外研版（2019）高中英语选择性必修第二册 Unit3Times change! Starting out and Understanding ideas 备作业（含答案）
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Starting out & Understanding ideas同步练习题 (原卷版)
Ⅰ.单词拼写
During the past ________ (十年), we have made tremendous achievements in the information industry.
2．About half of them are children, while another 8% are ________ (年老的)．
3．He showed great ________ (同情) for her, yet he didn't know what to say.
4．They started walking down the ________ (布满灰尘的) road in the moonlight.
5．Please lift the box down from the ________ (架子) for me.
6．We got to a magnificent hall where we saw all kinds of ancient ________ (家具).
7．The early morning ________ (薄雾) cleared before we set out.
8．The house is enclosed with a high ________ (砖) wall.
9．Can we reduce our risk of cancer by eating ________ (有机的) food
10．We have to learn to cooperate and ________ (竞争) with each other.
Ⅱ.选词填空
pop up, take over, drop in， drop by， a bunch of， wave goodbye to， for good， in good hands， turn into
1．The gang was nothing more than ________ kids seeking excitement and danger.
2．Up to now, the 90 year old man has been ________ with his children.
3．There's some routine to follow, but more often than not, something unexpected will ________.
4．Why don't you ________ the bookstore or library and pick a book up
5．My father is determined to give up smoking ________.
6．I think I have got to stop or I might ________ a machine.
7．Last summer, I went to Chongqing to ________ on one of my friends, who was living in a small department in a village.
8．She ________ his family and went on board the plane.
9．She decided that I was the ideal person to ________ the post.
Ⅲ阅读理解
A
A long weekend is a great opportunity to do something a little different. Many people use a long weekend for a getaway,_ a short trip to leave the stress of their everyday lives behind and explore, learn, or relax.
Hotel romance
Many hotels and resorts feature something special to start the getaway, such as champagne (香槟酒), flowers, or a fruit basket in the room on arrival. Getaway packages usually include a room with something special, for example a heart shaped bed. Additional benefits could be room service meals or other private dining, plus tickets or discounts for local attractions.
Visit a spa
Spa getaways can take place at a location that focuses only on spa services or at a hotel that offers a spa as one of its features. Some spas emphasise treatments fit for their geographic area or a local attraction. A spa in a grape growing region might provide grape juice masks, or a hotel near a hot spring could offer mineral baths. Most spas offer a range of massage (按摩), and health and beauty treatments, so a spa getaway can be relaxing with other benefits.
Learn a skill
A long weekend may not be enough time to become an expert on something new, but it provides a way for people to begin their explorations. Some organisations offer intensive (集中的) courses that last two or three days. People with special interests can get away from their routines while learning such things as how to make beer, speak a new language, or take better photos.
Help others
Some organisations cooperate with businesses to offer accommodations and activities for short term volunteers. Most volunteer vacations involve ecology friendly or charity activities. A volunteer getaway is a way to relieve stress and help others at the same time.
Stay in a national park
For those who want to relax in a rural environment, a national park fits the bill. Most national parks provide camping areas with tents and trailers. Several have cabins (小屋) within the parks available to rent. A getaway to a national park provides privacy, stress relief, and the time to get to know some important natural resources.
1．The underlined word “getaway” in Paragraph 1 most probably means a(n) ________.
A．exciting exploration
B．interesting location
C．short vacation
D．unforgettable experience
2．It can be learnt from the text that ________.
A．spas are offered in the tourist attractions all over the country
B．intensive courses of some organisations help people get away from home
C．helping others at weekend makes people feel more stressful
D．people may get close to nature in a national park
3．Which of the following can be rented in some national parks
A．Cabins. B．Trailers.
C．Camping areas. D．Tents.
4．Which of the following can be the title of the passage
A．Stay Away From Our Busy Work
B．Good Ways to Relieve Stress
C．Enjoy Life and Help Others
D．Long Weekend Getaway
B
“There's a mother in PICU (儿童重症监护病房) who wants to talk about a kit she received.” the nurse told me. “Something about it made her cry.”
I've been a child life specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital since 2000. I help families understand diagnoses and treatment plans and manage the ups and downs that come with caring for a sick child. Tough talks with parents are part of the job, it still makes me feel nervous.
The kit the nurse was talking about were something I had recently introduced to the hospital: Comfort Kit from Guideposts. It was supposed to make a child's experience here easier, not upsetting.
When I came across the kit at a conference, I fell in love with them. A treasure box of items designed not only to entertain kids, but to comfort and inspire them. There are a colouring book, a stress ball, a CD of relaxing music, a hairy star named Sparkle, a journal and much more. I really believed the kit would help kids. I wished I hadn't been mistaken.
At the patient's room in PICU I saw a little girl, sleeping soundly, surrounded by tubes and machines. My eyes met her mother's. The kit was open on her lap and tears were running down her cheeks.
“I'm Shannon. I manage the Child Life Department，” I said. “I'm sorry if the kit upset you. It's a new item ...”
The mother shook her head. “This has been one of the worst days of my life. I felt so scared and alone. Then I was handed this box. I know it's for my daughter, but it's just the comfort I need. I wanted to say thank you.”
With that I knew Comfort Kit belonged here. We've been using them for almost three years now. Each child who's admitted to the hospital receives one. Every day I see kids colouring, journaling, playing with Sparkle.
But as this mom showed me Comfort Kit isn't just for kids. The hope it bring, which_can_be_in_short_supply_in_hospitals_sometimes,_is felt by the whole family.
5．The author introduced Comfort Kit to the hospital to ________.
A．relax nurses B．cure kids of diseases
C．comfort parents D．benefit sick kids
6．Why was the girl's mother crying
A．She couldn't wake her kid.
B．She felt alone and scared.
C．She was moved to tears.
D．She worried about her kid's illness.
7．Which of the following can replace the underlined sentence in the last paragraph
A．There may be lack of hope in hospitals.
B．Comfort Kit is in great need in hospitals.
C．Parents are often in low spirits in hospitals.
D．Medical supplies are not enough in hospitals.
8．What's the author's attitude towards Comfort Kit
A．Disappointed. B．Excited.
C．Nervous. D．Confident.
Starting out & Understanding ideas同步练习题 (答案解析版)
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．During the past ________ (十年), we have made tremendous achievements in the information industry.
答案 decade
2．About half of them are children, while another 8% are ________ (年老的)．
答案 elderly
3．He showed great ________ (同情) for her, yet he didn't know what to say.
答案 sympathy
4．They started walking down the ________ (布满灰尘的) road in the moonlight.
答案 dusty
5．Please lift the box down from the ________ (架子) for me.
答案 shelf
6．We got to a magnificent hall where we saw all kinds of ancient ________ (家具).
答案 furniture
7．The early morning ________ (薄雾) cleared before we set out.
答案 mist
8．The house is enclosed with a high ________ (砖) wall.
答案 brick
9．Can we reduce our risk of cancer by eating ________ (有机的) food
答案 organic
10．We have to learn to cooperate and ________ (竞争) with each other.
答案 compete
Ⅱ.选词填空
pop up, take over, drop in， drop by， a bunch of， wave goodbye to， for good， in good hands， turn into
1．The gang was nothing more than ________ kids seeking excitement and danger.
答案 a bunch of
2．Up to now, the 90 year old man has been ________ with his children.
答案 in good hands
3．There's some routine to follow, but more often than not, something unexpected will ________.
答案 pop up
4．Why don't you ________ the bookstore or library and pick a book up
答案 drop by
5．My father is determined to give up smoking ________.
答案 for good
6．I think I have got to stop or I might ________ a machine.
答案 turn into
7．Last summer, I went to Chongqing to ________ on one of my friends, who was living in a small department in a village.
答案 drop in
8．She ________ his family and went on board the plane.
答案 waved goodbye to
9．She decided that I was the ideal person to ________ the post.
答案 take over
Ⅲ阅读理解
A
A long weekend is a great opportunity to do something a little different. Many people use a long weekend for a getaway,_ a short trip to leave the stress of their everyday lives behind and explore, learn, or relax.
Hotel romance
Many hotels and resorts feature something special to start the getaway, such as champagne (香槟酒), flowers, or a fruit basket in the room on arrival. Getaway packages usually include a room with something special, for example a heart shaped bed. Additional benefits could be room service meals or other private dining, plus tickets or discounts for local attractions.
Visit a spa
Spa getaways can take place at a location that focuses only on spa services or at a hotel that offers a spa as one of its features. Some spas emphasise treatments fit for their geographic area or a local attraction. A spa in a grape growing region might provide grape juice masks, or a hotel near a hot spring could offer mineral baths. Most spas offer a range of massage (按摩), and health and beauty treatments, so a spa getaway can be relaxing with other benefits.
Learn a skill
A long weekend may not be enough time to become an expert on something new, but it provides a way for people to begin their explorations. Some organisations offer intensive (集中的) courses that last two or three days. People with special interests can get away from their routines while learning such things as how to make beer, speak a new language, or take better photos.
Help others
Some organisations cooperate with businesses to offer accommodations and activities for short term volunteers. Most volunteer vacations involve ecology friendly or charity activities. A volunteer getaway is a way to relieve stress and help others at the same time.
Stay in a national park
For those who want to relax in a rural environment, a national park fits the bill. Most national parks provide camping areas with tents and trailers. Several have cabins (小屋) within the parks available to rent. A getaway to a national park provides privacy, stress relief, and the time to get to know some important natural resources.
1．The underlined word “getaway” in Paragraph 1 most probably means a(n) ________.
A．exciting exploration
B．interesting location
C．short vacation
D．unforgettable experience
解析 词义猜测题。根据第一段第二句中的“Many people use a long weekend for a getaway,_a short trip...”可知，getaway与short vacation同义。
答案 C
2．It can be learnt from the text that ________.
A．spas are offered in the tourist attractions all over the country
B．intensive courses of some organisations help people get away from home
C．helping others at weekend makes people feel more stressful
D．people may get close to nature in a national park
解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“A getaway to a national park provides ...the time to get to know some important natural resources.”可知，在国家公园度短假可以接触大自然，因此D项正确。
答案 D
3．Which of the following can be rented in some national parks
A．Cabins. B．Trailers.
C．Camping areas. D．Tents.
解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句可知，有些国家公园里有可供出租的小屋。
答案 A
4．Which of the following can be the title of the passage
A．Stay Away From Our Busy Work
B．Good Ways to Relieve Stress
C．Enjoy Life and Help Others
D．Long Weekend Getaway
解析 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了五个周末度短假的去处，因此D项是最佳标题。
答案 D
B
“There's a mother in PICU (儿童重症监护病房) who wants to talk about a kit she received.” the nurse told me. “Something about it made her cry.”
I've been a child life specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital since 2000. I help families understand diagnoses and treatment plans and manage the ups and downs that come with caring for a sick child. Tough talks with parents are part of the job, it still makes me feel nervous.
The kit the nurse was talking about were something I had recently introduced to the hospital: Comfort Kit from Guideposts. It was supposed to make a child's experience here easier, not upsetting.
When I came across the kit at a conference, I fell in love with them. A treasure box of items designed not only to entertain kids, but to comfort and inspire them. There are a colouring book, a stress ball, a CD of relaxing music, a hairy star named Sparkle, a journal and much more. I really believed the kit would help kids. I wished I hadn't been mistaken.
At the patient's room in PICU I saw a little girl, sleeping soundly, surrounded by tubes and machines. My eyes met her mother's. The kit was open on her lap and tears were running down her cheeks.
“I'm Shannon. I manage the Child Life Department，” I said. “I'm sorry if the kit upset you. It's a new item ...”
The mother shook her head. “This has been one of the worst days of my life. I felt so scared and alone. Then I was handed this box. I know it's for my daughter, but it's just the comfort I need. I wanted to say thank you.”
With that I knew Comfort Kit belonged here. We've been using them for almost three years now. Each child who's admitted to the hospital receives one. Every day I see kids colouring, journaling, playing with Sparkle.
But as this mom showed me Comfort Kit isn't just for kids. The hope it bring, which_can_be_in_short_supply_in_hospitals_sometimes,_is felt by the whole family.
5．The author introduced Comfort Kit to the hospital to ________.
A．relax nurses B．cure kids of diseases
C．comfort parents D．benefit sick kids
解析 细节理解题。根据文章第三段最后一句“It was supposed to make a child's experience here easier, not upsetting.”可知，作者引进这套组合包是为了帮助患病的孩子在医院里过得好些，而且确实让孩子们受益不少。故选D。
答案 D
6．Why was the girl's mother crying
A．She couldn't wake her kid.
B．She felt alone and scared.
C．She was moved to tears.
D．She worried about her kid's illness.
解析 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段中的“I know it's for my daughter, but it's just the comfort I need.”可以推断出，文中所提到的女孩的母亲哭是因为她被感动了。故选C。
答案 C
7．Which of the following can replace the underlined sentence in the last paragraph
A．There may be lack of hope in hospitals.
B．Comfort Kit is in great need in hospitals.
C．Parents are often in low spirits in hospitals.
D．Medical supplies are not enough in hospitals.
解析 句意猜测题。根据文章最后一段中的“The hope it bring, which_can_be_in_short_supply_in_hospitals_sometimes,_is felt by the whole family.”可以猜测出，此处表示在医院里患者及其家属可能缺乏希望。故选A。
答案 A
8．What's the author's attitude towards Comfort Kit
A．Disappointed. B．Excited.
C．Nervous. D．Confident.
解析 观点态度题。根据文章第四段中的“I really believed the kit would help kids. I wished I hadn't been mistaken.”以及文章最后一段可以推断出，作者对Comfort Kit充满信心。故选D。
答案 D
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Ⅰ.单词拼写
During the past ________ (十年), we have made tremendous achievements in the information industry.
2．About half of them are children, while another 8% are ________ (年老的)．
3．He showed great ________ (同情) for her, yet he didn't know what to say.
4．They started walking down the ________ (布满灰尘的) road in the moonlight.
5．Please lift the box down from the ________ (架子) for me.
6．We got to a magnificent hall where we saw all kinds of ancient ________ (家具).
7．The early morning ________ (薄雾) cleared before we set out.
8．The house is enclosed with a high ________ (砖) wall.
9．Can we reduce our risk of cancer by eating ________ (有机的) food
10．We have to learn to cooperate and ________ (竞争) with each other.
Ⅱ.选词填空
pop up, take over, drop in， drop by， a bunch of， wave goodbye to， for good， in good hands， turn into
1．The gang was nothing more than ________ kids seeking excitement and danger.
2．Up to now, the 90 year old man has been ________ with his children.
3．There's some routine to follow, but more often than not, something unexpected will ________.
4．Why don't you ________ the bookstore or library and pick a book up
5．My father is determined to give up smoking ________.
6．I think I have got to stop or I might ________ a machine.
7．Last summer, I went to Chongqing to ________ on one of my friends, who was living in a small department in a village.
8．She ________ his family and went on board the plane.
9．She decided that I was the ideal person to ________ the post.
Ⅲ阅读理解
A
A long weekend is a great opportunity to do something a little different. Many people use a long weekend for a getaway,_ a short trip to leave the stress of their everyday lives behind and explore, learn, or relax.
Hotel romance
Many hotels and resorts feature something special to start the getaway, such as champagne (香槟酒), flowers, or a fruit basket in the room on arrival. Getaway packages usually include a room with something special, for example a heart shaped bed. Additional benefits could be room service meals or other private dining, plus tickets or discounts for local attractions.
Visit a spa
Spa getaways can take place at a location that focuses only on spa services or at a hotel that offers a spa as one of its features. Some spas emphasise treatments fit for their geographic area or a local attraction. A spa in a grape growing region might provide grape juice masks, or a hotel near a hot spring could offer mineral baths. Most spas offer a range of massage (按摩), and health and beauty treatments, so a spa getaway can be relaxing with other benefits.
Learn a skill
A long weekend may not be enough time to become an expert on something new, but it provides a way for people to begin their explorations. Some organisations offer intensive (集中的) courses that last two or three days. People with special interests can get away from their routines while learning such things as how to make beer, speak a new language, or take better photos.
Help others
Some organisations cooperate with businesses to offer accommodations and activities for short term volunteers. Most volunteer vacations involve ecology friendly or charity activities. A volunteer getaway is a way to relieve stress and help others at the same time.
Stay in a national park
For those who want to relax in a rural environment, a national park fits the bill. Most national parks provide camping areas with tents and trailers. Several have cabins (小屋) within the parks available to rent. A getaway to a national park provides privacy, stress relief, and the time to get to know some important natural resources.
1．The underlined word “getaway” in Paragraph 1 most probably means a(n) ________.
A．exciting exploration
B．interesting location
C．short vacation
D．unforgettable experience
2．It can be learnt from the text that ________.
A．spas are offered in the tourist attractions all over the country
B．intensive courses of some organisations help people get away from home
C．helping others at weekend makes people feel more stressful
D．people may get close to nature in a national park
3．Which of the following can be rented in some national parks
A．Cabins. B．Trailers.
C．Camping areas. D．Tents.
4．Which of the following can be the title of the passage
A．Stay Away From Our Busy Work
B．Good Ways to Relieve Stress
C．Enjoy Life and Help Others
D．Long Weekend Getaway
B
“There's a mother in PICU (儿童重症监护病房) who wants to talk about a kit she received.” the nurse told me. “Something about it made her cry.”
I've been a child life specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital since 2000. I help families understand diagnoses and treatment plans and manage the ups and downs that come with caring for a sick child. Tough talks with parents are part of the job, it still makes me feel nervous.
The kit the nurse was talking about were something I had recently introduced to the hospital: Comfort Kit from Guideposts. It was supposed to make a child's experience here easier, not upsetting.
When I came across the kit at a conference, I fell in love with them. A treasure box of items designed not only to entertain kids, but to comfort and inspire them. There are a colouring book, a stress ball, a CD of relaxing music, a hairy star named Sparkle, a journal and much more. I really believed the kit would help kids. I wished I hadn't been mistaken.
At the patient's room in PICU I saw a little girl, sleeping soundly, surrounded by tubes and machines. My eyes met her mother's. The kit was open on her lap and tears were running down her cheeks.
“I'm Shannon. I manage the Child Life Department，” I said. “I'm sorry if the kit upset you. It's a new item ...”
The mother shook her head. “This has been one of the worst days of my life. I felt so scared and alone. Then I was handed this box. I know it's for my daughter, but it's just the comfort I need. I wanted to say thank you.”
With that I knew Comfort Kit belonged here. We've been using them for almost three years now. Each child who's admitted to the hospital receives one. Every day I see kids colouring, journaling, playing with Sparkle.
But as this mom showed me Comfort Kit isn't just for kids. The hope it bring, which_can_be_in_short_supply_in_hospitals_sometimes,_is felt by the whole family.
5．The author introduced Comfort Kit to the hospital to ________.
A．relax nurses B．cure kids of diseases
C．comfort parents D．benefit sick kids
6．Why was the girl's mother crying
A．She couldn't wake her kid.
B．She felt alone and scared.
C．She was moved to tears.
D．She worried about her kid's illness.
7．Which of the following can replace the underlined sentence in the last paragraph
A．There may be lack of hope in hospitals.
B．Comfort Kit is in great need in hospitals.
C．Parents are often in low spirits in hospitals.
D．Medical supplies are not enough in hospitals.
8．What's the author's attitude towards Comfort Kit
A．Disappointed. B．Excited.
C．Nervous. D．Confident.
Starting out & Understanding ideas同步练习题 (答案解析版)
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．During the past ________ (十年), we have made tremendous achievements in the information industry.
答案 decade
2．About half of them are children, while another 8% are ________ (年老的)．
答案 elderly
3．He showed great ________ (同情) for her, yet he didn't know what to say.
答案 sympathy
4．They started walking down the ________ (布满灰尘的) road in the moonlight.
答案 dusty
5．Please lift the box down from the ________ (架子) for me.
答案 shelf
6．We got to a magnificent hall where we saw all kinds of ancient ________ (家具).
答案 furniture
7．The early morning ________ (薄雾) cleared before we set out.
答案 mist
8．The house is enclosed with a high ________ (砖) wall.
答案 brick
9．Can we reduce our risk of cancer by eating ________ (有机的) food
答案 organic
10．We have to learn to cooperate and ________ (竞争) with each other.
答案 compete
Ⅱ.选词填空
pop up, take over, drop in， drop by， a bunch of， wave goodbye to， for good， in good hands， turn into
1．The gang was nothing more than ________ kids seeking excitement and danger.
答案 a bunch of
2．Up to now, the 90 year old man has been ________ with his children.
答案 in good hands
3．There's some routine to follow, but more often than not, something unexpected will ________.
答案 pop up
4．Why don't you ________ the bookstore or library and pick a book up
答案 drop by
5．My father is determined to give up smoking ________.
答案 for good
6．I think I have got to stop or I might ________ a machine.
答案 turn into
7．Last summer, I went to Chongqing to ________ on one of my friends, who was living in a small department in a village.
答案 drop in
8．She ________ his family and went on board the plane.
答案 waved goodbye to
9．She decided that I was the ideal person to ________ the post.
答案 take over
Ⅲ阅读理解
A
A long weekend is a great opportunity to do something a little different. Many people use a long weekend for a getaway,_ a short trip to leave the stress of their everyday lives behind and explore, learn, or relax.
Hotel romance
Many hotels and resorts feature something special to start the getaway, such as champagne (香槟酒), flowers, or a fruit basket in the room on arrival. Getaway packages usually include a room with something special, for example a heart shaped bed. Additional benefits could be room service meals or other private dining, plus tickets or discounts for local attractions.
Visit a spa
Spa getaways can take place at a location that focuses only on spa services or at a hotel that offers a spa as one of its features. Some spas emphasise treatments fit for their geographic area or a local attraction. A spa in a grape growing region might provide grape juice masks, or a hotel near a hot spring could offer mineral baths. Most spas offer a range of massage (按摩), and health and beauty treatments, so a spa getaway can be relaxing with other benefits.
Learn a skill
A long weekend may not be enough time to become an expert on something new, but it provides a way for people to begin their explorations. Some organisations offer intensive (集中的) courses that last two or three days. People with special interests can get away from their routines while learning such things as how to make beer, speak a new language, or take better photos.
Help others
Some organisations cooperate with businesses to offer accommodations and activities for short term volunteers. Most volunteer vacations involve ecology friendly or charity activities. A volunteer getaway is a way to relieve stress and help others at the same time.
Stay in a national park
For those who want to relax in a rural environment, a national park fits the bill. Most national parks provide camping areas with tents and trailers. Several have cabins (小屋) within the parks available to rent. A getaway to a national park provides privacy, stress relief, and the time to get to know some important natural resources.
1．The underlined word “getaway” in Paragraph 1 most probably means a(n) ________.
A．exciting exploration
B．interesting location
C．short vacation
D．unforgettable experience
解析 词义猜测题。根据第一段第二句中的“Many people use a long weekend for a getaway,_a short trip...”可知，getaway与short vacation同义。
答案 C
2．It can be learnt from the text that ________.
A．spas are offered in the tourist attractions all over the country
B．intensive courses of some organisations help people get away from home
C．helping others at weekend makes people feel more stressful
D．people may get close to nature in a national park
解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“A getaway to a national park provides ...the time to get to know some important natural resources.”可知，在国家公园度短假可以接触大自然，因此D项正确。
答案 D
3．Which of the following can be rented in some national parks
A．Cabins. B．Trailers.
C．Camping areas. D．Tents.
解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句可知，有些国家公园里有可供出租的小屋。
答案 A
4．Which of the following can be the title of the passage
A．Stay Away From Our Busy Work
B．Good Ways to Relieve Stress
C．Enjoy Life and Help Others
D．Long Weekend Getaway
解析 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了五个周末度短假的去处，因此D项是最佳标题。
答案 D
B
“There's a mother in PICU (儿童重症监护病房) who wants to talk about a kit she received.” the nurse told me. “Something about it made her cry.”
I've been a child life specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital since 2000. I help families understand diagnoses and treatment plans and manage the ups and downs that come with caring for a sick child. Tough talks with parents are part of the job, it still makes me feel nervous.
The kit the nurse was talking about were something I had recently introduced to the hospital: Comfort Kit from Guideposts. It was supposed to make a child's experience here easier, not upsetting.
When I came across the kit at a conference, I fell in love with them. A treasure box of items designed not only to entertain kids, but to comfort and inspire them. There are a colouring book, a stress ball, a CD of relaxing music, a hairy star named Sparkle, a journal and much more. I really believed the kit would help kids. I wished I hadn't been mistaken.
At the patient's room in PICU I saw a little girl, sleeping soundly, surrounded by tubes and machines. My eyes met her mother's. The kit was open on her lap and tears were running down her cheeks.
“I'm Shannon. I manage the Child Life Department，” I said. “I'm sorry if the kit upset you. It's a new item ...”
The mother shook her head. “This has been one of the worst days of my life. I felt so scared and alone. Then I was handed this box. I know it's for my daughter, but it's just the comfort I need. I wanted to say thank you.”
With that I knew Comfort Kit belonged here. We've been using them for almost three years now. Each child who's admitted to the hospital receives one. Every day I see kids colouring, journaling, playing with Sparkle.
But as this mom showed me Comfort Kit isn't just for kids. The hope it bring, which_can_be_in_short_supply_in_hospitals_sometimes,_is felt by the whole family.
5．The author introduced Comfort Kit to the hospital to ________.
A．relax nurses B．cure kids of diseases
C．comfort parents D．benefit sick kids
解析 细节理解题。根据文章第三段最后一句“It was supposed to make a child's experience here easier, not upsetting.”可知，作者引进这套组合包是为了帮助患病的孩子在医院里过得好些，而且确实让孩子们受益不少。故选D。
答案 D
6．Why was the girl's mother crying
A．She couldn't wake her kid.
B．She felt alone and scared.
C．She was moved to tears.
D．She worried about her kid's illness.
解析 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段中的“I know it's for my daughter, but it's just the comfort I need.”可以推断出，文中所提到的女孩的母亲哭是因为她被感动了。故选C。
答案 C
7．Which of the following can replace the underlined sentence in the last paragraph
A．There may be lack of hope in hospitals.
B．Comfort Kit is in great need in hospitals.
C．Parents are often in low spirits in hospitals.
D．Medical supplies are not enough in hospitals.
解析 句意猜测题。根据文章最后一段中的“The hope it bring, which_can_be_in_short_supply_in_hospitals_sometimes,_is felt by the whole family.”可以猜测出，此处表示在医院里患者及其家属可能缺乏希望。故选A。
答案 A
8．What's the author's attitude towards Comfort Kit
A．Disappointed. B．Excited.
C．Nervous. D．Confident.
解析 观点态度题。根据文章第四段中的“I really believed the kit would help kids. I wished I hadn't been mistaken.”以及文章最后一段可以推断出，作者对Comfort Kit充满信心。故选D。
答案 D
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