1、Already well over 400 of the total of 6,800 languages are close to extinction(消亡), with only a few elderly speakers leftPick,at random,Busuu in Cameroon (eight remaining speakers),Chiapaneco in Mexico(150)Lipan Apache in the United States(two or three)or Wadjigu in Australia (one,with a question-mar
2、k):none of these seems to have much chance of survival28What can we infer about languages in hunter-gatherer times? AThey developed very fast BThey were large in numberCThey had similar patters DThey were closely connected29Which of the following best explains dominant underlined in paragraph 2?ACom
3、plex BAdvanced CPowerful DModem30How many languages are spoken by less than 6,000 people at present?AAbout 6, 800 BAbout 3,400 CAbout 2,400 DAbout 1,20031What is the main idea of the text?ANew languages will be createdBPeoples lifestyles are reflected in languagesCHuman development results in fewer
4、languagesDGeography determines language evolution二、(2018年全国卷)CTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published MondayWhile the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big
5、 part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more readingAccording to the reports 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 of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respe
6、ctively today”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remain largely the sameBut 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 sessionWhen it comes to technology and reading, the r
7、eport does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on readingIt does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen timeThe most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of paren
8、ts 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
9、to readAs 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 bookstore28What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?AChildrens reading habit
10、s BQuality of childrens booksCChildrens after-class activities DParent-child relationships29Where can you find the data that best supports children are reading a lot less for fun?AIn paragraph 2 BIn paragraph 3CIn paragraph 4 DIn paragraph 530Why do many parents limit electronic reading?AE-books are
11、 of poor quality BIt could be a waste of timeCIt may harm childrens health DE-readers are expensive31How should parents encourage their children to read more?AAct as role models for them BAsk them to write book reportsCSet up reading groups for them DTalk with their reading class teachers三、(2018年全国卷
12、)DAdults understand what it feels like to be flooded with objectsWhy do we often assume that more is more when it comes to kids and their belongings? The good news is that I can help my own kids learn earlier than I did how to live more with lessI found the pre-holidays a good time to encourage youn
13、g children to donate less-used things, and it workedBecause of our efforts, our daughter Georgia did decide to donate a large bag of toys to a little girl whose mother was unable to pay for her holiday due to illnessShe chose to sell a few larger objects that were less often used when we promised to
14、 put the money into her school fund(基金)(our kindergarten daughter is serious about becoming a doctor)For weeks, Ive been thinking of bigger, deeper questions:How do we make it a habit for them? And how do we train ourselves to help them live with, need, and use less? Yesterday, I sat with my son, Sh
15、epherd, determined to test my own theory on this I decided to play with him with only one toy for as long as it would keep his interestI expected that one toy would keep his attention for about five minutes, ten minutes, max I chose a red rubber ball-simple, universally availableWe passed it, he tri
16、ed to put it in his mouth, he tried bouncing it, rolling it, sitting on it, throwing itIt was totally, completely enough for himBefore I knew it an hour had passed and it was time to move on to lunchWe both became absorbed in the simplicity of playing togetherHe had my full attention and I had hisMy
17、 little experiment to find joy in a single object worked for both of us32What do the words “more is more” in paragraph 1 probably mean? AThe more, the better BEnough is enough CMore money, more worries DEarn more and spend more33What made Georgia agree to sell some of her objects? ASaving up for her
18、 holiday BRaising money for a poor girl BAdding the money to her fund DGiving the money to a sick mother34Why did the author play the ball with Shepherd? ATo try out an idea BTo show a parents love CTo train his attention DTo help him start a hobby35What can be a suitable title for the text? ATake I
19、t or Leave It BA Lesson from Kids CLive More with Less DThe Pleasure of Giving四、(2018年天津卷)DGive yourself a testWhich way is the wind blowing? How many kinds of wildflowers can be seen from your front door? If your awareness is as sharp as it could be, youll have no trouble answering these questionsM
20、ost of us observed much more as children than we do as adults A childs day is filled with fascination, newness and wonderCuriosity gave us all a natural awareness But distinctions that were sharp to us as children become unclear;we are numb(麻木的)to new stimulation(刺激), new ideasRelearning the art of
21、seeing the world around us is quite simple, although it takes practice and requires breaking some bad habitsThe first step in awakening senses is to stop predicting what we are going to see and feel before it occursThis blocks awarenessOne chilly night when I was hiking in the Rocky Mountains with s
22、ome students, I mentioned that we were going to cross a mountain stream The students began complaining about how cold it would beWe reached the stream, and they unwillingly walked aheadThey were almost knee-deep when they realized it was a hot springLater they all admitted theyd felt cold water at f
23、irstAnother block to awareness is the obsession(痴迷) many of us have with naming things I saw bird watchers who spotted a bird, immediately looked it up in field guides, and said, a ruby-crowned kinglet and checked it offThey no longer paid attention to the bird and never learned what it was doingThe
24、 pressures of time and destination are further blocks to awarenessI encountered many hikers who were headed to a distant campground with just enough time to get there before dark It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a moment to see whats around them I asked them what theyd seen Oh, a
25、few birds, they saidThey seemed bent on their destinationsNature seems to unfold to people who watch and wait Next time you take a walk, no matter where it is, take in all the sights, sounds and sensationsWander in this frame of mind and you will open a new dimension to your life51According to Parag
26、raph 2, compared with adults, children are more _Aanxious to do wonders Bsensitive to others feelingsClikely to develop unpleasant habits Deager to explore the world around them52What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 3?ATo avoid jumping to conclusions BTo stop complaining all the timeCTo follow the teachers advice DTo admit mistakes honestly53The bird watchers behavior shows that they _Aare very patient in their observation Bare really fascinated by natureCcare only about the names of birds Dquestion the accuracy of the field guides54Why do the hikers take no notice of t
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