【附答案】2017年山西省运城市稷山县中考英语阅读理解训练：16.docVIP

山西省运城市稷山县2017中考英语阅读理解精品训练16 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。 Children with autism (自闭症) have difficulty with social skills and communication. They often behave in limited and repeated ways and have unusual strong interests. Autism is more common in boys than girls. What causes it is not clear. Scientists are studying genes(基因) and possible environmental influences. Doctors usually cannot confirm a diagnosis（诊断）of autism until a child is about three years old. Rebecca Landa is a professor and researcher in Maryland. Professor Landa wanted to find out what differences in development might be seen earlier. She led a new study that studied 235 babies between six and 36 months of age. “At six months of age, some signs of the development of communication and social is slow, like when you lay your baby on their back and you pull them by the arms gently into a seated position, it seems hard for the baby to raise his/her head . That does not mean the baby is going to have autism, but it does mean the baby needs to have some exercises. And when they strengthen their body, they are able to play with toys and people and grow better.” By the time a baby is one year old, signs of possible autism include difficulty in using words and not looking eye-to-eye or reaching out to other people. By 14 months, the baby might smile less and use language less. However, Professor Landa says these signs can be so small that they might be missed during a short health exam. Professor Landa says, it’s important for parents to care about their children’s development. The earlier parents notice signs, the sooner they can begin doing simple things that may help improve their child’s development, such as talking to the child about what they are doing, and playing simple games that keep the child’s attention. 42. In which part could you find this passage? A. Education Report. B. Health Report. C. Entertainment Report. D. Sports Report. 43. When a baby with signs of possible autism