高考英语真题阅读（15）

Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.

While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.

According to the report’s key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”

The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.

When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel (建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.

The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.

As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom (逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.

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1.What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?

A Children’s reading habits. 

B Quality of children’s books.

C Children’s after-class activities.

D Parent-child relationships.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第一段Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report released Monday.可知报告主要是关于阅读习惯的，故选A。

2.Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?

A In paragraph 2.

B In paragraph 3.

C In paragraph 4. 

D In paragraph 5.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第三段...the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.可知，很少为乐趣而读书的人所占比例从1984年的8%(13岁孩子)和9%(17岁孩子)分别上升到今天的22%和27%。也就是说，为乐趣而读书的人越来越少了。故选B。

3.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?

A E-books are of poor quality. 

B It could be a waste of time.

C It may harm children’s health.

D E-readers are expensive.

解析：选C。推理判断题。根据第五段It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.可知，许多父母限制孩子进行电子阅读主要是担心增加他们看屏幕的时间，也就是怕伤害孩子的视力，即：损害他们的健康。故选C。

4.How should parents encourage their children to read more?

A Act as role models for them.

B Ask them to write book reports.

C Set up reading groups for them.

D Talk with their reading class teachers.

解析：选A。推理判断题。根据第六段可知，在读书方面父母是孩子的榜样。数据显示经常读书的孩子家里有更多的书，他们的父母给他们买的书也更多，父母也更经常读书。由此可推断，父母如果想鼓励孩子多读书，自己应该为孩子树立榜样。故选A。