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【題目】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

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】D

【4】A

【解析】本文介紹了英國萬圣節(jié)的時候兒童會因為受到驚嚇而死亡，很多人因為萬圣節(jié)的“trick or treat”而受到傷害。警察也在采取行動幫助人們免受其害。

2.D推理題。故D正確。

【1】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段themostfrighteningthingofallaboutthenightisthattwiceasmany

childrenarekilledwhileoutandaboutonHalloweencomparedtoanyotherdayoftheyear,可知在萬圣節(jié)這天的晚上死亡的兒童是平時的兩倍。以及文章第五段thiscanputyoungpeople

atriskandalsomakesomehouseownersanxious,especiallythosewhoareelderlyorlivingalone.可知萬圣節(jié)的這一活動讓一些孩子處于危險之中。故選B。

【2】推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后三段可知：英國警方正在警告年輕人不要做那些他們認為是harmlessfun的事情，警察的目的在于把萬圣節(jié)搞成是沒有任何危險和傷害的節(jié)日。故選C。

【3】推理判斷題。根據(jù)They want people to send them to the old or anyone who may be frightened by ghosts(鬼)knocking on their doors. 英國警方設計了“對不起不要搗蛋”的標語讓那些老人和膽小的人貼在窗戶上。可以判定是為了讓這些人免受傷害。故選D。

【4】推理判斷題。根據(jù)“Parents may want to consider having a Halloween party at home, instead.”

英國警方建議家長們在家里舉辦萬圣節(jié)派對。故選A。