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People choose where to live for many reasons—the house, the location, or good schools—but almost never because of who their neighbors might be. Since we can’t choose our neighbors, fences help create comfortable boundaries(边界) between homes.
According to sociologist(社会学家) Douglas B. Currivan, most people want to know their neighbors 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 neighbor problems like noisy pets or children wandering into others’ yards.
Research shows that clear boundaries actually help neighbors get along better. “When property lines are unclear, arguments between neighbors are more likely,” explains Professor Daniel Stokols. Surprisingly, fences can even improve neighborhood safety. 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.
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 neighbors, which sometimes lead to legal problems.
While fences separate properties, they can also bring neighbors 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 neighbors are careful about each other’s space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance.
(
A. To decorate the yard beautifully.
B. To attract wildlife to the neighborhood.
C. To provide shade for outdoor activities.
D. To show where one person’s land stops and another’s starts.
(
A. Because fences are too expensive to climb over.
B. Because fences signal that the owners care about their property.
C. Because fences make too much noise when they are touched.
D. Because fences are always dangerous.
(
A. Her neighbors became much friendlier.
B. She felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space.
C. Her property value increased immediately.
D. Burglars started targeting her home.
(
A. They are built to protect pets.
B. They are designed to be beautiful.
C. They are meant to annoy neighbors.
D. They help neighbors become closer.
(
A. The History of Fences
B. Why We Should Remove All Fences
C. Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
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 neighbors might be. Since we can’t choose our neighbors, fences help create comfortable boundaries(边界) between homes.
According to sociologist(社会学家) Douglas B. Currivan, most people want to know their neighbors 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 neighbor problems like noisy pets or children wandering into others’ yards.
Research shows that clear boundaries actually help neighbors get along better. “When property lines are unclear, arguments between neighbors are more likely,” explains Professor Daniel Stokols. Surprisingly, fences can even improve neighborhood safety. 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.
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 neighbors, which sometimes lead to legal problems.
While fences separate properties, they can also bring neighbors 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 neighbors are careful about each other’s space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance.
(
D
)56. What is the main purpose(目的) of fences in marking properties?A. To decorate the yard beautifully.
B. To attract wildlife to the neighborhood.
C. To provide shade for outdoor activities.
D. To show where one person’s land stops and another’s starts.
(
B
)57. 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 the owners care about their property.
C. Because fences make too much noise when they are touched.
D. Because fences are always dangerous.
(
B
)58. What did Karen Pace discover when she removed her old fence?A. Her neighbors 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
)59. 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 neighbors.
D. They help neighbors become closer.
(
C
)60. 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 Neighbors
D. The Most Expensive Fences in the World
答案
56. D 【解析】细节理解题。根据“Fences mark where one property ends and another begins.”可知，栅栏在标记房产方面的主要目的是显示一个人的土地在哪里结束，另一个人的土地从哪里开始，也就是说篱笆标志着房产的边界，故选D。
57. B 【解析】细节理解题。根据“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.”可知，研究表明，窃贼不太可能盯上有栅栏的住宅，即使是小型装饰性栅栏也是如此，因为栅栏是主人关心自己财产的信号。由此可见，窃贼避开有栅栏的房屋是因为栅栏示意房主关心他们的房产，故选B。
58. 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，纽约居民Karen Pace在拆除旧栅栏时发现了这一点，她突然觉得没有了私人户外空间很不自在。由此可见，Karen Pace拆除旧栅栏后，发现没有私人户外空间她会感到不舒服，故选B。
59. C 【解析】词句猜测题。根据“unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbors, 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，所以画线部分“spite fences”的意图是“为了故意惹恼邻居”，故选C。
60. C 【解析】最佳标题题。根据“Good neighbors are careful about each other's space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance.”并通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了栅栏在邻里关系中的作用，好的栅栏能帮助邻居保持合适的友好距离，对邻里关系有积极影响。因此C选项“Good Fences Make Good Neighbors（好栅栏造就好邻居）”最能概括文章主旨，故选C。
57. B 【解析】细节理解题。根据“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.”可知，研究表明，窃贼不太可能盯上有栅栏的住宅，即使是小型装饰性栅栏也是如此，因为栅栏是主人关心自己财产的信号。由此可见，窃贼避开有栅栏的房屋是因为栅栏示意房主关心他们的房产，故选B。
58. 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，纽约居民Karen Pace在拆除旧栅栏时发现了这一点，她突然觉得没有了私人户外空间很不自在。由此可见，Karen Pace拆除旧栅栏后，发现没有私人户外空间她会感到不舒服，故选B。
59. C 【解析】词句猜测题。根据“unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbors, 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，所以画线部分“spite fences”的意图是“为了故意惹恼邻居”，故选C。
60. C 【解析】最佳标题题。根据“Good neighbors are careful about each other's space when putting up fences, and good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance.”并通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了栅栏在邻里关系中的作用，好的栅栏能帮助邻居保持合适的友好距离，对邻里关系有积极影响。因此C选项“Good Fences Make Good Neighbors（好栅栏造就好邻居）”最能概括文章主旨，故选C。
解析
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，包含细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意三类题型。解题思路为：针对细节理解题，需定位题干关键词，在原文中找到对应句子匹配选项；针对词义猜测题，结合上下文语境分析词汇含义；针对主旨大意题，梳理全文核心内容，找到体现主旨的关键句匹配最佳标题。
【解析】
56. 细节理解题：题干问栅栏标记房产的主要目的，定位原文第二段“Fences mark where one property ends and another begins”，对应选项D“显示一个人的土地在哪里结束，另一个人的土地从哪里开始”，故选D。
57. 细节理解题：题干问窃贼避开有栅栏房屋的原因，定位原文第三段“Studies show that burglars are less likely to target homes with fences... because they signal that the owners care about their property”，对应选项B“栅栏示意房主关心他们的房产”，故选B。
58. 细节理解题：题干问Karen Pace拆除旧栅栏后的发现，定位原文第五段“One New York resident, Karen Pace... suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space”，对应选项B“没有私人户外空间她会感到不舒服”，故选B。
59. 词义猜测题：题干问“spite fences”的意图，定位原文第四段“unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbors”，对应选项C“故意惹恼邻居”，故选C。
60. 主旨大意题：题干问最佳标题，梳理全文核心，最后一段“Good neighbors... good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance”是主旨句，对应选项C“好栅栏造就好邻居”，故选C。
【答案】
56.D 57.B 58.B 59.C 60.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解（细节理解题）、英语阅读理解（词义猜测题）、英语阅读理解（主旨大意题）
【点评】
本题围绕“栅栏与邻里关系”展开，题目均为基础题型，解题关键是精准定位原文信息，难度适中，能有效考查学生的阅读理解定位能力。
【难度系数】
0.8
本题为英语阅读理解题，包含细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意三类题型。解题思路为：针对细节理解题，需定位题干关键词，在原文中找到对应句子匹配选项；针对词义猜测题，结合上下文语境分析词汇含义；针对主旨大意题，梳理全文核心内容，找到体现主旨的关键句匹配最佳标题。
【解析】
56. 细节理解题：题干问栅栏标记房产的主要目的，定位原文第二段“Fences mark where one property ends and another begins”，对应选项D“显示一个人的土地在哪里结束，另一个人的土地从哪里开始”，故选D。
57. 细节理解题：题干问窃贼避开有栅栏房屋的原因，定位原文第三段“Studies show that burglars are less likely to target homes with fences... because they signal that the owners care about their property”，对应选项B“栅栏示意房主关心他们的房产”，故选B。
58. 细节理解题：题干问Karen Pace拆除旧栅栏后的发现，定位原文第五段“One New York resident, Karen Pace... suddenly felt uncomfortable without her private outdoor space”，对应选项B“没有私人户外空间她会感到不舒服”，故选B。
59. 词义猜测题：题干问“spite fences”的意图，定位原文第四段“unusually tall or ugly fences built just to annoy neighbors”，对应选项C“故意惹恼邻居”，故选C。
60. 主旨大意题：题干问最佳标题，梳理全文核心，最后一段“Good neighbors... good fences help neighbors maintain just the right amount of friendly distance”是主旨句，对应选项C“好栅栏造就好邻居”，故选C。
【答案】
56.D 57.B 58.B 59.C 60.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解（细节理解题）、英语阅读理解（词义猜测题）、英语阅读理解（主旨大意题）
【点评】
本题围绕“栅栏与邻里关系”展开，题目均为基础题型，解题关键是精准定位原文信息，难度适中，能有效考查学生的阅读理解定位能力。
【难度系数】
0.8
