第一节 阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　During the family travel ride, a chorus of "I'm bored" often echoes up from the back seat. Luckily for your sanity, you can leave boredom at home by using this list of fun-filled travel games!

◎license plate fun

　　Have the little ones see who can find all of the letters in alphabetical order on the license plates that go by. Or, give them a list of all 50 states and see how many of them they can find. For a shorter game, have them try to make phrases out of the license plates they see. For example, "BYSB 7845" could be "big yellow school bus."

◎map your journey

　　Showing your kids where you are on a map will help the miles fly by, and it's a great opportunity to teach them a little geography. If you bring a road map for each child, they can trace your trip in pen or crayon and draw landmarks on the map themselves. When they ask you how far away you are from the next stop, show them how to determine distance using the legend.

◎Counting games

　　Road trips provide lots of opportunities to practice counting. Assign each child a side of the car and see who can count the most cows, horses, billboards, or sheep. If you have one child, you can compete or see how fast your child can make it to 100 items. Try switching items every once in a while to ward off boredom.

◎Breathless

　　When you go through the tunnel, see which passengers can hold their breath all the way until the end. Another classic variation is holding your breath whenever you pass a cemetery. Some families include wish-making in this game: Successfully hold your breath until the end of the landmark, and your wish will come true.

◎the Frankie Game

　　In this game, the word "Frankie", as in our lovable mascot, is substituted for a verb. To play, one person picks a secret verb like "swim". Then everyone else asks questions using "Frankie" in place of the verb. "Can you Frankie in the ocean?" "Can you Frankie in the house?" The person who correctly guesses the secret verb gets to choose the next one.

1. Which game can help kids learn about geography?

A. The Frankie Game B. Map your journey C. License plate fun D. Counting games

2. What can you do if your child gets bored in Counting games?

A. Put the child on one side of the car B. Compete with your child

C. Change items occasionally D. Try different ways regularly

3. What do the games mentioned have in common?

A. They are full of fun B. They develop kids' interest.

C. They help parents control their kids D. They need to be played in groups

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