原文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 chidren'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 of 17﹣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． （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． （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． （3）Why do many parents limit electronic reading？　 　 A．E﹣books are of poor quality． B．It could be waste of time． C．It may harm children's health． D．E﹣readers are expensive． （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． 译文根据常识媒体周一发布的一份报告，青少年和更小的孩子为了好玩而阅读的次数要少得多。 尽管青少年读者在过去十年中的下降幅度很大，但报告中的一些数据显示，阅读仍然是许多儿童生活的重要组成部分，并表明父母可能会如何帮助鼓励更多的阅读。 根据该报告的主要调查结果，“说自己‘几乎从不’读书取乐的比例已经从1984年13岁儿童的8%和17岁儿童的9%上升到今天的22%和27%。” 报告数据显示，年龄较小的2-8岁儿童的快乐阅读水平基本保持不变。但每次阅读花费的时间有所下降，从接近一小时或更长时间下降到接近半小时。 当谈到技术和阅读时，该报告几乎没有为寻找电子阅读器和平板电脑对阅读影响数据的家长提供建议。它确实指出，许多家长仍然限制电子阅读，主要是因为担心屏幕时间增加。 报告中分享的最有希望的数据显示，有明确的证据表明，在阅读方面，父母是孩子的榜样和重要指南。数据显示，与不经常阅读的人相比，经常阅读的孩子和青少年家里的书更多，为他们购买的书也更多，父母更经常阅读，父母也留出时间让他们阅读。 随着学校即将结束，学校假期阅读清单迫在眉睫，家长们可能会借此机会列出自己的夏季阅读清单，并计划一次去图书馆或书店的家庭旅行。 （1） 常识媒体的报道可能是关于什么的　 　 A.儿童的阅读习惯。B.儿童书籍的质量。 C.儿童课外活动。D.亲子关系。 （2） 你在哪里可以找到最能支持“孩子们为了好玩而读书的次数减少了”的数据　 　 A.第2.B.段。第3.C.段。第4.D.段。第5段。 （3） 为什么许多家长限制电子阅读　 　 A.电子书质量很差。B.这可能是浪费时间。 C.它可能损害儿童的健康。D.E阅读器价格昂贵。 （4） 父母应该如何鼓励孩子多读书　 　 A.为他们树立榜样。B.请他们写读书报告。 C.为他们建立阅读小组。D.与他们的阅读课老师交谈。

1 段译 一小群无人机能否保证铁路的安全性和可靠性，同时帮助铁路运营商每年节省数十亿欧元？这是应用今天的“天空之眼”技术以确保全球数百万公里的铁轨和基础设施全天候安全的未来。

Can a small group of drones (无人机) guarantee the safety and reliability of railways and, at the same time, help railway operators save billions of euros each year? 句译 一小群无人机能否保证铁路的安全性和可靠性，同时帮助铁路运营商每年节省数十亿欧元？ That is the very likely future of applying today's “eyes in the sky” technology to make sure that the millions of kilometres of rail tracks and infrastructure (基础设施) worldwide are safe for trains on a 24/7 basis. 句译 这是应用今天的“天空之眼”技术以确保全球数百万公里的铁轨和基础设施全天候安全的未来。

2 段译 无人机已经被用于检查高压电线。他们可以做同样的事情来检查铁路线和铁路基础设施的其他重要方面，如铁轨和道岔的正确位置。越是定期检查，铁路的安全性、可靠性和准时性就越能得到提高。成本将被削减，运营将全面提高效率。

Drones are already being used to examine high-tension electrical lines. 句译 无人机已经被用于检查高压电线。 They could do precisely the same thing to inspect railway lines and other vital aspects of rail infrastructure such as the correct position of railway tracks and switching points. 句译 他们可以做同样的事情来检查铁路线和铁路基础设施的其他重要方面，如铁轨和道岔的正确位置。 The more regularly they can be inspected, the more railway safety, reliability and on-time performance will be improved. 句译 越是定期检查，铁路的安全性、可靠性和准时性就越能得到提高。 Costs would be cut and operations would be more efficient (高效) across the board.句译 成本将被削减，运营将全面提高效率。

3 段译 这包括大幅节省维护成本和更好地保护铁路人员安全。据计算，仅欧洲铁路每年就花费约200亿欧元用于维护，包括派遣维护人员（通常在夜间）检查和修复铁路基础设施。这可能是一项危险的工作，无人机协助机组人员可以避免这项工作。

That includes huge savings in maintenance costs and better protection of railway personnel safety.句译 这包括大幅节省维护成本和更好地保护铁路人员安全。 It is calculated that European railways alone spend approximately 20 billion euros a year on maintenance, including sending maintenance staff, often at night, to inspect and repair the rail infrastructure. 句译 据计算，仅欧洲铁路每年就花费约200亿欧元用于维护，包括派遣维护人员（通常在夜间）检查和修复铁路基础设施。 That can be dangerous work that could be avoided with drones assisting the crews' efforts. 句译 这可能是一项危险的工作，无人机协助机组人员可以避免这项工作。

4 段译 通过使用最新技术，无人机还可以开始为铁路提供更高价值的服务，在铁路或道岔出现故障之前检测出故障。为了执行这些任务，铁路无人机不需要在头顶上飞行。工程师们正在研究一个新概念：未来的轨道无人机。它们将在列车前方的轨道上移动，并被编程为自主运行。配备先进传感器和人工智能的超小型无人机可以像副驾驶一样引导列车。凭借他们的预见能力，他们可以发出任何问题的信号，以便快速行驶的列车能够及时做出反应。

By using the latest technologies, drones could also start providing higher-value services for railways, detecting faults in the rail or switches, before they can cause any safety problems.句译 通过使用最新技术，无人机还可以开始为铁路提供更高价值的服务，在铁路或道岔出现故障之前检测出故障。 To perform these tasks, drones for rail don't need to be flying overhead.句译 为了执行这些任务，铁路无人机不需要在头顶上飞行。 Engineers are now working on a new concept: the rail drones of the future. 句译 工程师们正在研究一个新概念：未来的轨道无人机。 They will be moving on the track ahead of the train, and programmed to run autonomously. 句译 它们将在列车前方的轨道上移动，并被编程为自主运行。 Very small drones with advanced sensors and AI and travelling ahead of the train could guide it like a co-pilot.句译 配备先进传感器和人工智能的超小型无人机可以像副驾驶一样引导列车。 With their ability to see ahead, they could signal any problem, so that fast-moving trains would be able to react in time. 句译 凭借他们的预见能力，他们可以发出任何问题的信号，以便快速行驶的列车能够及时做出反应。

28. What makes the application of drones to rail lines possible?翻译 28.是什么使无人机在铁路线上的应用成为可能？

A. The use of drones in checking on power lines.翻译 使用无人机检查电线。

B. Drones' ability to work at high altitudes.翻译 无人机在高空工作的能力。

C. The reduction of cost in designing drones.翻译 无人机设计成本的降低。

D. Drones' reliable performance in remote areas.翻译 无人机在偏远地区的可靠性能。

29. What does “maintenance” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?翻译 29.第3段中加下划线的“维持”指的是什么？

A. Personnel safety. 翻译 人员安全。

B. Assistance from drones.翻译 来自无人机的援助。

C. Inspection and repair.翻译 检查和修理

D. Construction of infrastructure. 翻译 基础设施建设。

30. What function is expected of the rail drones?翻译 30.轨道无人机的预期功能是什么？

A. To provide early warning. 翻译 提供早期预警。

B. To make trains run automatically.翻译 使列车自动运行。

C. To earn profits for the crews.翻译 为船员赚取利润。

D. To accelerate transportation.翻译 加速运输。

31 Which is the most suitable title for the text?翻译 31哪一个标题最适合这篇文章？

A. What Faults Can Be Detected with Drones翻译 无人机可以检测到哪些故障

B. How Production of Drones Can Be Expanded翻译 如何扩大无人机的生产

C. What Difficulty Drone Development Will Face翻译 无人机开发将面临哪些困难

D. How Drones Will Change the Future of Railways翻译 无人机将如何改变铁路的未来

答案 28.A 29.C 30.A 31.D   温馨提示：选项可点击，红色为错误选项，绿色为正确选项