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D(2025·南京玄武外国语学校期中)
People choose where to live for many reasons—the house, the location, or good schools—but almost never because of who their neighbours might be. Since we can't choose our neighbours, fences help create comfortable boundaries between homes.
According to sociologist Douglas B. Currivan, most people want to know their neighbours just a little bit, but not too much. Fences mark where one property ends and another begins. They let people enjoy their private space while still being able to wave hello from a comfortable distance. Fences also prevent common neighbour problems like noisy pets or children wandering into others' yards.
Research shows that clear boundaries actually help neighbours get along better. "When property lines are unclear, arguments between neighbours are more likely," explains Professor Daniel Stokols. Surprisingly, fences can even improve neighbourhood safety. Studies show that burglars are less likely to target homes with fences, even small decorative ones, because they signal that the owners care about their property.
However, the type of fence matters a great deal. A very tall, solid fence might seem unfriendly, while a shorter fence or a row of bushes feels more welcoming. Some people use plants or small walls to mark property lines in a nicer way. There are even "spite fences"—unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbours, which sometimes lead to legal problems.
While fences separate properties, they can also bring neighbours together by creating a sense of security and order. One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.
Good neighbours are careful about each other's space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbours maintain just the right amount of friendly distance.
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A. To decorate the yard beautifully.
B. To attract wildlife to the neighbourhood.
C. To provide shade for outdoor activities.
D. To show where one person's land stops and another's starts.
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A. Because fences are too expensive to climb over.
B. Because fences signal that owners care about their property.
C. Because fences make too much noise when they are touched.
D. Because fences are always dangerous.
(
A. Her neighbours became much friendlier.
B. She felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.
C. Her property value increased immediately.
D. Burglars started targeting her home.
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A. They are built to protect pets.
B. They are designed to be beautiful.
C. They are meant to annoy neighbours.
D. They help neighbours become closer.
(
A. The History of Fences
B. Why We Should Remove All Fences
C. Good Fences Make Good Neighbours
D. The Most Expensive Fences in the World
People choose where to live for many reasons—the house, the location, or good schools—but almost never because of who their neighbours might be. Since we can't choose our neighbours, fences help create comfortable boundaries between homes.
According to sociologist Douglas B. Currivan, most people want to know their neighbours just a little bit, but not too much. Fences mark where one property ends and another begins. They let people enjoy their private space while still being able to wave hello from a comfortable distance. Fences also prevent common neighbour problems like noisy pets or children wandering into others' yards.
Research shows that clear boundaries actually help neighbours get along better. "When property lines are unclear, arguments between neighbours are more likely," explains Professor Daniel Stokols. Surprisingly, fences can even improve neighbourhood safety. Studies show that burglars are less likely to target homes with fences, even small decorative ones, because they signal that the owners care about their property.
However, the type of fence matters a great deal. A very tall, solid fence might seem unfriendly, while a shorter fence or a row of bushes feels more welcoming. Some people use plants or small walls to mark property lines in a nicer way. There are even "spite fences"—unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbours, which sometimes lead to legal problems.
While fences separate properties, they can also bring neighbours together by creating a sense of security and order. One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.
Good neighbours are careful about each other's space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbours maintain just the right amount of friendly distance.
(
D
)11. What is the main purpose of fences in marking properties?A. To decorate the yard beautifully.
B. To attract wildlife to the neighbourhood.
C. To provide shade for outdoor activities.
D. To show where one person's land stops and another's starts.
(
B
)12. According to the article, why do burglars avoid homes with fences?A. Because fences are too expensive to climb over.
B. Because fences signal that owners care about their property.
C. Because fences make too much noise when they are touched.
D. Because fences are always dangerous.
(
B
)13. What did Karen Pace discover when she removed her old fence?A. Her neighbours became much friendlier.
B. She felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.
C. Her property value increased immediately.
D. Burglars started targeting her home.
(
C
)14. What can we infer about "spite fences" from the text?A. They are built to protect pets.
B. They are designed to be beautiful.
C. They are meant to annoy neighbours.
D. They help neighbours become closer.
(
C
)15. 中考新考法 标题归纳 Which of the following would be the best title for this article?A. The History of Fences
B. Why We Should Remove All Fences
C. Good Fences Make Good Neighbours
D. The Most Expensive Fences in the World
答案
D【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了设置篱笆的好处。
11.D [解析]细节理解题。根据"Fences mark where one property ends and another begins."可知,篱笆标志着房产的边界。故选D。
12.B [解析]细节理解题。根据"Studies show that burglars(入室窃贼) are less likely to target homes with fences, even small decorative ones, because they signal(示意) that the owners care about their property."可知,窃贼较少选择有篱笆的房屋是因为篱笆表明房屋主人重视他们的财产。故选B。
13.B [解析]细节理解题。根据"One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space."可知,拆除篱笆后,她因失去私人空间而感到不适。故选B。
14.C [解析]短语理解题。根据"unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbours, which sometimes lead to legal problems."可知,为了惹恼邻居而建造的异常高大或丑陋的围栏有时会导致法律问题。因此,画线部分表示"为了故意惹恼邻居"。故选C。
15.C [解析]标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是"Good neighbours are careful about each other's space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbours maintain just the right amount of friendly distance."可知,文章主要介绍了设置篱笆来明确边界,从而促进邻里和谐,即"好篱笆成就好邻居"。故选C。
11.D [解析]细节理解题。根据"Fences mark where one property ends and another begins."可知,篱笆标志着房产的边界。故选D。
12.B [解析]细节理解题。根据"Studies show that burglars(入室窃贼) are less likely to target homes with fences, even small decorative ones, because they signal(示意) that the owners care about their property."可知,窃贼较少选择有篱笆的房屋是因为篱笆表明房屋主人重视他们的财产。故选B。
13.B [解析]细节理解题。根据"One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space."可知,拆除篱笆后,她因失去私人空间而感到不适。故选B。
14.C [解析]短语理解题。根据"unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbours, which sometimes lead to legal problems."可知,为了惹恼邻居而建造的异常高大或丑陋的围栏有时会导致法律问题。因此,画线部分表示"为了故意惹恼邻居"。故选C。
15.C [解析]标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是"Good neighbours are careful about each other's space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbours maintain just the right amount of friendly distance."可知,文章主要介绍了设置篱笆来明确边界,从而促进邻里和谐,即"好篱笆成就好邻居"。故选C。
解析
【分析】
本题是一篇英语说明文阅读理解，包含5道题目，考查细节理解、短语理解及标题归纳能力。解题思路为：先通读全文把握主旨（篱笆对邻里关系的作用），再针对每道题的关键词定位原文对应段落的关键信息，对比选项与原文内容排除错误选项，标题归纳题需提炼全文核心主旨选出最贴合的标题。
【解析】
11. 细节理解题：根据原文第二段关键句“Fences mark where one property ends and another begins.”可知，篱笆的核心作用是标记房产边界，对应选项D，故选D。
12. 细节理解题：根据原文第三段关键句“Studies show that burglars are less likely to target homes with fences... because they signal that the owners care about their property.”可知，窃贼避开有篱笆的房屋是因为篱笆表明主人重视自身财产，对应选项B，故选B。
13. 细节理解题：根据原文第五段关键句“One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.”可知，Karen拆除旧篱笆后发现失去私人户外空间会感到不适，对应选项B，故选B。
14. 短语理解题：根据原文第四段关键句“unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbours”可知，“spite fences”是为了故意惹恼邻居而建的，对应选项C，故选C。
15. 标题归纳题：通读全文，结合最后一段核心句“good fences help neighbours maintain just the right amount of friendly distance”可知，文章主旨是好篱笆帮助邻里保持友好距离，即“好篱笆成就好邻居”，对应选项C，故选C。
【答案】
11.D 12.B 13.B 14.C 15.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、标题归纳
【点评】
本文围绕篱笆与邻里关系展开，题目类型全面，解题关键在于准确定位原文信息，适合学生巩固阅读理解的解题技巧，能有效考查信息提取和主旨归纳能力，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7
本题是一篇英语说明文阅读理解，包含5道题目，考查细节理解、短语理解及标题归纳能力。解题思路为：先通读全文把握主旨（篱笆对邻里关系的作用），再针对每道题的关键词定位原文对应段落的关键信息，对比选项与原文内容排除错误选项，标题归纳题需提炼全文核心主旨选出最贴合的标题。
【解析】
11. 细节理解题：根据原文第二段关键句“Fences mark where one property ends and another begins.”可知，篱笆的核心作用是标记房产边界，对应选项D，故选D。
12. 细节理解题：根据原文第三段关键句“Studies show that burglars are less likely to target homes with fences... because they signal that the owners care about their property.”可知，窃贼避开有篱笆的房屋是因为篱笆表明主人重视自身财产，对应选项B，故选B。
13. 细节理解题：根据原文第五段关键句“One New York resident, Karen Pace, discovered this when she removed an old fence and suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.”可知，Karen拆除旧篱笆后发现失去私人户外空间会感到不适，对应选项B，故选B。
14. 短语理解题：根据原文第四段关键句“unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbours”可知，“spite fences”是为了故意惹恼邻居而建的，对应选项C，故选C。
15. 标题归纳题：通读全文，结合最后一段核心句“good fences help neighbours maintain just the right amount of friendly distance”可知，文章主旨是好篱笆帮助邻里保持友好距离，即“好篱笆成就好邻居”，对应选项C，故选C。
【答案】
11.D 12.B 13.B 14.C 15.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、标题归纳
【点评】
本文围绕篱笆与邻里关系展开，题目类型全面，解题关键在于准确定位原文信息，适合学生巩固阅读理解的解题技巧，能有效考查信息提取和主旨归纳能力，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7
