Question

Lots of people like a good fright at Halloween. Yet, the most frightening thing of all about the night is that twice as many children are killed while out and about on Hallween compared to any other day of the year, according to a study by Safe Kids Worldwide. It can also be a worrying time for others, especially elderly people living alone. Bu many people think it’s just harmless fun.

But is it harmless fun?

Police forces across Britain are giving warnings about Halloween night. They are asking all those wishing to celebrate Halloween this year to respect those who don’t want to join in.

Some forces, like West Mercia Police, have produced “Sorry, No Trick or Treat” posters which can be downloaded from their website, and put up in windows. They want people to send them to the old or anyone who may be frightened by ghosts(鬼)knocking on their doors.

A spokesman said: “Children should not call on houses where the posters are put up, neither should they call on strangers, as this can put young people at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those who are elderly or living alone.”

The police want all trick or treaters to remember that disturbing other people or throwing objects at their homes or cars are all criminal offences(刑事罪). “What may start off as a bit of fun could end up with someone getting a criminal record,” they warn. “Parents may want to consider having a Halloween party at home, instead.”

Kent Police are warning young people never to go into the home of someone they don’t know----and to remember not to frighten people.

Warwickshire Police are also warning that tricks may seem like harmless fun but can cause trouble to others. They say behaviour such as throwing eggs can quickly cross the line between being anti-social and causing criminal damage. This can result in fines of ￡2,500 for small offences.

1.What has the study made by Safe Kids Worldwide found?

A. Halloween brings people no fun

B. Halloween night puts some kids at risk

C. kids are involved in criminal offences

D. kids are afraid of Halloween

2.Why are British police forces making efforts to?

A. Control anti-social behaviours

B. Put an end to trick or treat

C. Make Halloween safe and trouble-free

D. Punish those who frighten others

3.Why are the “Sorry, No Trick or Treat” posters designed?

A. To express disagreement with Halloween

B. To ask people to respect the elderly

C. To warn little kids to behave themselves

D. To make some people free from harm

4.Which of the following things is encouraged by the police during Halloween?

A. Having a Halloween party at home

B. Inviting the elderly to join in the celebration

C. Going trick or treating from door to door

D. Giving strangers a good fright

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.A

【解析】本文介绍了英国万圣节的时候儿童会因为受到惊吓而死亡，很多人因为万圣节的“trick or treat”而受到伤害。警察也在采取行动帮助人们免受其害。

2.D 推理题。故D正确。

1.推理判断题。根据第一段the most frightening thing of all about the night is that twice as many

 children are killed while out and about on Halloween compared to any other day of the year,可知在万圣节这天的晚上死亡的儿童是平时的两倍。以及文章第五段this can put young people 

at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those whoare elderly or living alone.可知万圣节的这一活动让一些孩子处于危险之中。故选B。

2.推理判断题。根据最后三段可知：英国警方正在警告年轻人不要做那些他们认为是harmless fun的事情，警察的目的在于把万圣节搞成是没有任何危险和伤害的节日。故选C。

3.推理判断题。根据They want people to send them to the old or anyone who may be frightened by ghosts(鬼)knocking on their doors. 英国警方设计了“对不起不要捣蛋”的标语让那些老人和胆小的人贴在窗户上。可以判定是为了让这些人免受伤害。故选D。

4.推理判断题。根据“Parents may want to consider having a Halloween party at home, instead.”

英国警方建议家长们在家里举办万圣节派对。故选A。