A
Friends and Buddies
This program is planned for children who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers. The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendship. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12—18, numbers of members are limited. Contact: Gloria Bass. This program is held 2 Fridays per month. For free.
Club Saturday Swim
This program is available to anyone aged 5—14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. The program will be held free of charge each Saturday afternoon, 12:00—12:30 pm or 12: 30—1:00 pm.
Sibshops
Sibshops is a program for siblings of children with challenges. It includes group activities and talk treatment ways with the focus on improving sibling relationships and whole family happiness. Ages 10—13. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Wednesday: 4:00—5:00 pm. Fees: $50/$65
Banana Splits
Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9—13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal, physical, and artistic experiences. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Tuesday: 4:30—5:30 pm. Fees: $50/$65
1. Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendship are held ______.
A. 2 Fridays per month B. each Saturday afternoon
C. 4:30—5:30 pm, Tuesday D. 4:00—5:00 pm, Wednesday
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the four passages?
A. They are all held at the same place. B. They are all free of charge.
C. They are all intended for children. D. They all hold activities each week.
3. The purpose of this passage is to ________.
A. help children deal with their trouble B. encourage children to be happy and brave
C. list some problems children meet with D. advertise some programs for children
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个针对孩子开展的项目情况，介绍了项目的特色、针对年龄段、时间和费用等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendship.(这个项目的目的是为了更好地理解友谊)”以及“This program is held 2 Fridays per month.(这个项目在每个月的两个星期五举行)”可知，关于如何更好地了解友谊的活动在每个月的两个星期五举行。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“This program is planned for children who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers.(这个项目是为有特殊需要的儿童计划的，目标是在社区内与其他同龄人见面)”；第二段中“This program is available to anyone aged 5—14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. (这个项目适用于年龄在5岁到14岁，受到精神、身体或情感问题挑战的人)”；第三段中“Sibshops is a program for siblings of children with challenges. (Sibshops是一个为有困难的儿童的兄弟姐妹提供的项目)”以及最后一段中“Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9—13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal, physical, and artistic experiences. (Banana Splits是一个为有家庭问题的孩子提供教育支持的组织。9到13岁的孩子将有机会见到其他父母分居或离婚的孩子，学习识别情感，思考健康的应对技巧，并有一个地方通过语言、身体和艺术体验来分享他们的挣扎)”可知，关于项目的说法中，C选项“它们都是为孩子准备的”正确。故选C。
3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章主要介绍了四个针对孩子开展的项目情况，介绍了项目的特色、针对年龄段、时间和费用等信息。可推知，文章的目的是为一些儿童项目做广告。故选D。
