# Children’s literature studies today - 科目：雅思阅读真题（Part 3） - 考频：高频 - 最近考试：2025.3.15Asia/2023.8.19 - 题目数：14 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/59f4d50f-851a-4240-a950-ab8178147953（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 .Who studies children’s literature and what is it that they study? The answers to this question are complex and messy, because of the many confounding factors which exist in this field. A Firstly, unlike literature for adults. Children’s literature is not generally written by its own readers. Adults write for children, and thus adult perceptions of what children are and of what they could and should be become woven into the literature. B Furthermore, some of those who study children’s literature (and those who write certain kinds of children’s books) are less interested in literary values than in the kinds of lessons it can teach- either in terms of creating better children or in terms of serving a particular curriculum. The issue of how a teacher can use a children’s book is often contentious, but even outside the classroom, much material for children is still didactic. C Thirdly, while almost all literature is currently promoted within a strong commercial matrix, children’s literature is often especially targeted for marketing initiatives. This fact means that readers are often recruited with a message that is negligibly literary and significantly oriented to ideas of consumption. Daniel Hade (2002) has raised useful questions about whether children’s experience of reading is altered when their books are part of a larger marketing framework involving the movie, the game, and the toy of a popular children’s book. How children perceive and respond to their stories in this new context is an important question. D It is also important to note that texts in an ever-increasing range of new media compete with print media for the attention of the child reader, and create definitional issues for scholars. Does the term literature’ exclusively imply a verbal text? If not, where are the limits? Could a literary computer game ever be considered a work of literature? If not, what kind of attention should be paid to it, since children themselves undoubtedly perceive their print literature as part of a broader continuum? The internet provides one forum through which children now communicate with each other. (In 2003, the internet search engine Google listed 7,920,000 sites relating to the Harry Potter novels; even allowing for duplication and dead ends, that is a number with revolutionary implications.) E Finally, in the context of the higher education institutions where the formal study of children’s literature of often located, at least three disciplinary frameworks (English, education, and librarianship) fragment the focus of scholarly study of children’s literature. F How is the value of the imaginative encounter with the work of literature sustained and honored among such a welter of conflicting interests? One route through this maze is to ask the child readers for help. As David Lewis (2001) has perceptively noted, what children think of reading is not usually the same as what adults think, whether teachers or parents. As Lewis points out children ‘sometimes see more and they often see differently’. If those who study reading can explore children’s perceptions as well as those of adults, their understanding of the nature of reading will be enhanced. G Lewis makes a further valid point when he adds that exploring children’s perceptions is usually justified for educational reasons: “It is true that a better understanding of how children read and how they learn to read, is a prerequisite to improved approaches to teaching. However, it can also be argued, as Lewis rightly does, that when children’s responses to literature are accessed and interpreted, they frequently lead to an understanding of how picture books appeal to children. H Young people’s accounts of what and how they read also enable a more sophisticated description of many of the complex processes involved in reading. All descriptions of reading run the risk of solipsism: i.e. this is how I read so this is what reading is for everyone. Asking other readers how they read, however, reduces that risk. For example, if I am a strong visualizer as I read, I may consider that visualization is a key component of successful reading and I may judge books by their capacity to evoke a vivid visual response. Other readers, however, may help me to realize that not everyone reads with mental pictures. Some readers respond to the patterns of the words, ‘hearing’ them inaudibly like a subliminal radio program. Others respond to the patterns of feelings in the story, responding with an emotional connection. Talking to competent readers, of all ages, provides a better understanding of reading experiences. I Children’s insights are even more important when it comes to understanding the significance of print literature as one aspect of literary culture. Too often adults assume that reading any book at all is a more worthwhile experience than playing a digital game of any kind. A humbler approach would include asking why the game appeals to the player. Many adults will probably never develop the automatic skills to process a game as readily as they can read a book. This does not indicate that a book is better, but that a particular set of skills is absent. Non-players must acknowledge that some fictional universes are thus closed to them, and a logical response would be to find someone who can guide them to the pleasures and challenges of the gaming world. Games need to be judged individually just as books do, and any evaluative framework needs to take this into account. ## 题目与答案 ### 27. 27 Which of the following best summarises the writer’s argument in the second paragraph? 27 Which of the following best summarises the writer’s argument in the second paragraph? - A Children are portrayed as adults see them. - B Children are unable to write their own stories. - C Adults fail to stimulate children’s imaginations. - D Adult literature is too difficult for children. **答案**：A Children are portrayed as adults see them. 原文定位：Adults write for children, and thus adult perceptions of what children are and of what they could and should be become woven into the literature ### 28. 28 In the third paragraph, what does the writer say is the main interest of some people who study children’s literature? 28 In the third paragraph, what does the writer say is the main interest of some people who study children’s literature? - A the quality of the writing - B the imaginative content of stories - C the instructive nature of children’s books - D the way children are written about in stories **答案**：C the instructive nature of children’s books 原文定位：some of those who study children’s literature (and those who write certain kinds of children’s books) are less interested in literary values than in the kinds of lessons it can teach;even outside the classroom, much material for children is still didactic ### 29. 29 The main point of the writer’s argument in the fifth paragraph is to 29 The main point of the writer’s argument in the fifth paragraph is to - A demonstrate that academics consider computer games to be a logical extension of children’s literature. - B explore the impact of computers on the boundaries of children’s literature. - C illustrate that literature and computer games have from different origins. - D prove that children are using computers more than they are reading literature. **答案**：B explore the impact of computers on the boundaries of children’s literature. 原文定位：It is also important to note that texts in an ever-increasing range of new media compete with print media for the attention of the child reader, and create definitional issues for scholars. Does the term ‘literature’ exclusively imply a verbal text? If not, where are the limits? Could a literary computer game ever be considered a work of literature ### 30. 30 Children tend to make a clear distinction between print literature and electronic media. 30 Children tend to make a clear distinction between print literature and electronic media. - YES - NO - NOT GIVEN **答案**：NOT GIVEN 原文定位：since children themselves undoubtedly perceive their print literature as part of a broader continuum ### 31. 31 The study of children’s literature at higher education institutions is restricted to one subject area. 31 The study of children’s literature at higher education institutions is restricted to one subject area. - YES - NO - NOT GIVEN **答案**：NO 原文定位：at least three disciplinary frameworks (English, education, and librarianship) fragment the focus of scholarly study of children’s literature ### 32. 32 Exploring children’s perceptions of reading will assist parents to choose suitable books for children. 32 Exploring children’s perceptions of reading will assist parents to choose suitable books for children. - YES - NO - NOT GIVEN **答案**：NOT GIVEN 原文定位：If those who study reading can explore children’s perceptions as well as those of adults, their understanding of the nature of reading will be enhanced;exploring children’s perceptions is usually justified for educational reasons: “It is true that a better understanding of how children read and how they learn to read, is a prerequisite to improved approaches to teaching ### 33. 33 Adults may appreciate the appeal of illustrated stories better, if they have more information on how children read. 33 Adults may appreciate the appeal of illustrated stories better, if they have more information on how children read. - YES - NO - NOT GIVEN **答案**：YES 原文定位：However, it can also be argued, as Lewis rightly does, that when children’s responses to literature are accessed and interpreted, they frequently lead to an understanding of how picture books appeal to children ### 34. 34 Children should be asked what features they would like digital games to include. 34 Children should be asked what features they would like digital games to include. - YES - NO - NOT GIVEN **答案**：NOT GIVEN 原文定位：Too often adults assume that reading any book at all is a more worthwhile experience than playing a digital game of any kind. A humbler approach would include asking why the game appeals to the player;Games need to be judged individually just as books do, and any evaluative framework needs to take this into account ### 35. Young people’s accounts of how they read lead to Young people’s accounts of how they read lead to - A accepting that literature exists in a variety of forms today - B verbalising the words in their heads - C discovering the reading techniques used by others - D the style of written stories changing over time - E the lack of some specific abilities - F a deeper knowledge of the intricacies of reading **答案**：F a deeper knowledge of the intricacies of reading 原文定位：Young people’s accounts of what and how they read also enable a more sophisticated description of many of the complex processes involved in reading ### 36. The risk of solipsism is reduced by The risk of solipsism is reduced by - A accepting that literature exists in a variety of forms today - B verbalising the words in their heads - C discovering the reading techniques used by others - D the style of written stories changing over time - E the lack of some specific abilities - F a deeper knowledge of the intricacies of reading **答案**：C discovering the reading techniques used by others 原文定位：All descriptions of reading run the risk of solipsism;Asking other readers how they read, however, reduces that risk ### 37. Strong visualisers judge books on the basis that they are Strong visualisers judge books on the basis that they are - A accepting that literature exists in a variety of forms today - B verbalising the words in their heads - C discovering the reading techniques used by others - D the style of written stories changing over time - E the lack of some specific abilities - F a deeper knowledge of the intricacies of reading **答案**：H creating a variety of images in their minds 原文定位：For example, if I am a strong visualizer as I read, I may consider that visualization is a key component of successful reading and I may judge books by their capacity to evoke a vivid visual response ### 38. Children’s insights are important in Children’s insights are important in - A accepting that literature exists in a variety of forms today - B verbalising the words in their heads - C discovering the reading techniques used by others - D the style of written stories changing over time - E the lack of some specific abilities - F a deeper knowledge of the intricacies of reading **答案**：A accepting that literature exists in a variety of forms today 原文定位：Children’s insights are even more important when it comes to understanding the significance of print literature as one aspect of literary culture;Games need to be judged individually just as books do, and any evaluative framework needs to take this into account ### 39. When adults read a book more easily than they play a digital game it simply suggests When adults read a book more easily than they play a digital game it simply suggests - A accepting that literature exists in a variety of forms today - B verbalising the words in their heads - C discovering the reading techniques used by others - D the style of written stories changing over time - E the lack of some specific abilities - F a deeper knowledge of the intricacies of reading **答案**：E the lack of some specific abilities 原文定位：Many adults will probably never develop the automatic skills to process a game as readily as they can read a book. This does not indicate that a book is better, but that a particular set of skills is absent ### 40. 40 What was the writer’s main purpose in writing this article? 40 What was the writer’s main purpose in writing this article? - A to evaluate how the process of reading fits into children’s literature studies - B to discuss the impact of the increasing commercial influence on children’s literature studies - C to review the challenges in the field of children’s literature studies and suggest how to proceed - D to provide arguments in favor of including computerized forms of me children’s literature studies **答案**：A to evaluate how the process of reading fits into children’s literature studies 原文定位：Who studies children’s literature and what is it that they study? The answers to this question are complex and messy, because of the many confounding factors which exist in this field --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。