二、阅读短文，回答问题
At the weekend, Kitty loves to chat with her friends on the internet. She also likes to watch TV. She doesn’t like being outside, so she seldom does outdoor activities.
Ann usually goes to her grandparents’ farm at the weekend. In spring, she helps them plant orange trees. In autumn, she helps pick oranges. She enjoys the peace and quiet on the farm.
Ben doesn’t like to stay at home. He often goes to the park near his house at the weekend. There is a lake, two islands and lots of trees and flowers in the park. He likes to go there for a walk or a picnic with his family.
1. Why does Kitty seldom do outdoor activities?
Because she doesn’t like being outside.
2. What does Ann do on the farm in spring?
She helps plant orange trees.
3. Where does Ben often go at the weekend?
He often goes to the park near his house.
4. What do Ann and Ben have in common?
They both like getting close to nature./They both like being outside.
解析：
【分析】
本题是英语阅读理解的细节类题目，解题思路为：先通读短文把握各人物的活动情况，再针对每个问题，定位短文中对应人物的相关描述，精准提取所需信息即可。具体来说，第1题需找Kitty很少做户外活动的原因，第2题找Ann春天在农场的活动，第3题找Ben周末常去的地点，第4题对比Ann和Ben的活动特点找共同点。
【解析】
1. 定位短文第一段关于Kitty的描述，找到原因句“She doesn’t like being outside, so she seldom does outdoor activities.”，提取原因作答；
2. 定位短文第二段Ann的相关内容，找到春天的活动“In spring, she helps them plant orange trees.”，整理作答；
3. 定位短文第三段Ben的描述，找到周末常去的地点“He often goes to the park near his house at the weekend.”，提取作答；
4. 对比Ann（在农场活动）和Ben（在公园活动）的场景，可知二者都在户外自然环境活动，提取共同点作答。
【答案】
1. Because she doesn’t like being outside.
2. She helps plant orange trees.
3. He often goes to the park near his house.
4. They both like getting close to nature./They both like being outside.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解（细节理解）、信息提取
【点评】
本题为基础英语阅读理解题，主要考查学生定位原文、提取关键信息的能力，题目难度较低，适合基础阶段学生练习。
【难度系数】
0.8
