Christmas is around the corner.If you look for a book as a gift for your child，you will be spoiled for choice even in a year there is no new Harry Potter.J．K Rowling's wizard is not alone．The past decade has been a harvest for good children's books, which has set off a large quantity of films and an increased sales of classics such as The Lord of the Rings．
Yet despite that, reading is increasingly unpopular among children．According to statistics in 1997, 23% said they didn't like reading at all．In 2003, 35% didn't．And around 6% of the children leave primary school each year unable to read properly．
Maybe the decline is caused by the increasing availability of computes games．Maybe the books boom has affected only the top of the educational pile．Either way, Chancellor Cordon Brown plans to change things for the bottom of the class．In his pre-budget report, he announced the national project of Reading Recovery to help the children struggling most．
Reading Recovery is aimed at six-year-olds, who receive four months of individual daily half-hour classes with a specially trained teacher．An evaluation this year reported that children on the school made 20 months' progress in just one year, whereas similarly weak readers without special help made just five months' progress ,and so ended the year even further below the level expected for their age．
International research tends to find that when British children leave primary school, they read well, but read text often for fun than those elsewhere．Reading for fun matters because children who are keen on reading can report lifelong pleasure and loving books is an excellent indicator of future educational success．According to the OECD, being a regular and enthusiastic reader is of great advantage．
1. Which of the following is true of Paragraph 1?
A.Many high-quality childrem’s books have been published.
B.Many children’s books have been adapted from films
C.The sales of classics have led to the popularity of films.
D.The sales of presents for children have increased.
2.Statistics suggested that____________．
A.the number of top students increased with the use of computers.
B.a large percentage of children read regularly
C.a minority of primary school children read properly
D.a decreasing number of children showed interest in reading.
3. What do we know about Reading Recovery?
A.An evaluation of it will be made sometime this year.
B.Weak readers on the project were the most hardworking.
C.Children on the project showed noticeable progress in reading.
D.It aims to train special teachers to help children with reading.
4.Why is reading for fun important?
A.Because book-loving children take greater advantage of the project.
B.Because book-loving children show the potential to enjoy a long life.
C.Because book-loving children would make excellent future researchers.
D.Because book-loving children are likely to succeed in their education.
5.The aim of this text would probably be _________．
A.to overcome primary school pupil reading difficulty
B.to introduce a way to improve early childhood reading.
C.to remind children of the importance of reading for fun.
D.to encourage the publication of more children’s books.
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Christmas is around the corner.If you look for a book as a gift for your child，you will be spoiled for choice even in a year there is no new Harry Potter.J．K Rowling's wizard is not alone．The past decade has been a harvest for good children's books, which has set off a large quantity of films and an increased sales of classics such as The Lord of the Rings．
Yet despite that, reading is increasingly unpopular among children．According to statistics in 1997, 23% said they didn't like reading at all．In 2003, 35% didn't．And around 6% of the children leave primary school each year unable to read properly．
Maybe the decline is caused by the increasing availability of computes games．Maybe the books boom has affected only the top of the educational pile．Either way, Chancellor Cordon Brown plans to change things for the bottom of the class．In his pre-budget report, he announced the national project of Reading Recovery to help the children struggling most．
Reading Recovery is aimed at six-year-olds, who receive four months of individual daily half-hour classes with a specially trained teacher．An evaluation this year reported that children on the school made 20 months' progress in just one year, whereas similarly weak readers without special help made just five months' progress ,and so ended the year even further below the level expected for their age．
International research tends to find that when British children leave primary school, they read well, but read text often for fun than those elsewhere．Reading for fun matters because children who are keen on reading can report lifelong pleasure and loving books is an excellent indicator of future educational success．According to the OECD, being a regular and enthusiastic reader is of great advantage．
1. Which of the following is true of Paragraph 1?
A.Many high-quality childrem’s books have been published.
B.Many children’s books have been adapted from films
C.The sales of classics have led to the popularity of films.
D.The sales of presents for children have increased.
2.Statistics suggested that____________．
A.the number of top students increased with the use of computers.
B.a large percentage of children read regularly
C.a minority of primary school children read properly
D.a decreasing number of children showed interest in reading.
3. What do we know about Reading Recovery?
A.An evaluation of it will be made sometime this year.
B.Weak readers on the project were the most hardworking.
C.Children on the project showed noticeable progress in reading.
D.It aims to train special teachers to help children with reading.
4.Why is reading for fun important?
A.Because book-loving children take greater advantage of the project.
B.Because book-loving children show the potential to enjoy a long life.
C.Because book-loving children would make excellent future researchers.
D.Because book-loving children are likely to succeed in their education.
5.The aim of this text would probably be _________．
A.to overcome primary school pupil reading difficulty
B.to introduce a way to improve early childhood reading.
C.to remind children of the importance of reading for fun.
D.to encourage the publication of more children’s books.
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If you are looking to putting a tree in your home for Christmas, there is always one debate that seems to arise in most households: whether you want a real tree or fake tree. Year after year, as we find ourselves cleaning old pine needles (松针) for months on end, we decide that we will never get another real tree. So that begs the question: Which kind of tree is better?
There is certainly a lot to be said for real trees. There is something fun about gathering the family together, going to a Christmas tree farm, and selecting or even cutting down your own tree. Real Christmas trees have that lovely holiday pine needle smell and they look great in your home.
Of course, on the other hand, they also leave a complete mess behind and needles that seem to keep appearing for weeks or even months after the tree comes down. You must also find a way to deal with your real Christmas tree after you’re done, which may mean cutting it into pieces so it will fit in the trash. Many dustmen will refuse to take away a tree that is left beside your regular trash, especially if it is a big tree or an old, yellow one with falling needles, making it hard to pick up. They don’t want a face full of sharp needles any more than you do!
With a fake Christmas tree, there is no mess, but there is also no Christmas smell and no exciting trip to the Christmas tree farm. Of course, these trees look the same in appearance as a real tree when decorated. Many of them come already with lights, so using that old, messy string of lights will be a thing of the past. For some people, a can of pine air freshener is enough to recreate the pleasant smell of a real tree.
As to which tree is the better choice, it is really a matter of personal preference. Both real and fake trees certainly have their benefits, and knowing which is better for you this Christmas really depends on what your family wants.
1.Which of the following shows the benefits of real Christmas trees?
a.providing more fun
b.easy to clean up
c.giving off a natural smell
d.easy to decorate
A. a, c B. a, d C. b, c D. b, d
2.The third paragraph is mainly about ________.
A. why many dustmen refuse to take away a real tree
B. how long a real tree can live
C. how to cut a real tree into pieces
D. what weaknesses a real tree has
3.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 shows that fake Christmas trees _______.
A. look more beautiful B. are more fashionable
C. can be used longer D. are more convenient
4.What is the author’s attitude towards this debate?
A. Objective. B. Disapproving.
C. Skeptical. D. Optimistic.
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It’s Dec.20. Christmas is just________ the corner.
A. on B. at C. around D. off
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Would you please _____________ the paper for me and see if there are any mistakes?
A.look around B.look into C.look up D.look through
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As you move around your home, take a good look at the things you have. It is likely that your living room will have a television set and a video, and your kitchen a washing machine and a microwave oven. Your bedroom drawers will be filled with almost three times as many clothes as you need. You almost certainly own a car and possibly a home computer, holiday abroad at least once a year and eat out at least once a week.
Now, perhaps, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for. Seeking material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world. They feel that the long hours work culture to make more money is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family or pastimes. Many are turning to other ways of living and downshifting is one of them. Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year.
One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz. They used to work in central London. He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank. They would go to work by train every day from their large house in the suburbs, leaving their two children with a nanny. Most evenings Daniel wouldn’t get home until eight or nine o’clock and nearly twice a month he would have to fly to New York for meetings. They both earned a large amount of money but began to feel that life was passing them by.
Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales. “I always wanted to have a farm then,” says Daniel, “and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift. It’s taken some getting used to, but it’s been worth it. We have to think twice now about spending money on car repairs and we no longer have any holidays. However, I think it’s made us stronger as a family, and the children are a lot happier.
Liz, however, is not quite sure. “I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours. I’m not really a country girl, but I suppose I’m gradually getting used to looking after the animals. One thing I do like, though, is being able to see more of my children. My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much or you might not do it at all.”
1.The passage tells us that .
A. people seldom work long hours to make money
B. people hardly buy more things than necessary
C. people are sure everything they own is in the right place
D. people realize there is more to life than just making money
2.Daniel and Liz both agree that the move to the farm ____.
A. was easy to organize B. has improved family life
C. was extremely expensive D. has been a total success
3.What does the author mean by saying “the long hours work culture to make more money is eating up their lives” in the second paragraph?
A. People work long hours to earn their living.
B. To make more money through hard work is the aim of people’s life.
C. Long hours of hard work occupy too much of people’s life.
D. People spent too much time and money eating meals.
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As our trip to Nanjing is just around the corner, the schedule is ________.
A.worth considering B.worthy of considering
C.worth being considered D.worthy to consider
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On top of the books ____ the photo album you’re looking for.
| A．is | B．are | C．has | D．have |
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The summer holiday is just ____ the corner. How do you plan to spend it?
A. at B. around C. on D. in
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The summer holiday is just ____ the corner. How do you plan to spend it?
| A．at | B．around | C．on | D．in |
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If you are looking for the place that has everything,there is only one place to visit,and that's New York.It's a whole world in a city.
The World of Theater: All of New York is a stage.And it begins with Broadway.Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place?Only in New York!
The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center.Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village.Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance spots found anywhere.
The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso.From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees.Whatever kind of art you like,you will find it in New York.
The World of Fine Dining: Whether it's Roast Beijing Duck in Chinatown,lasagna in little Italy,or the finest French coq au vin found everywhere,there is world of great taste waiting for you in New York.
The World of Sight: What other city has a statue（雕塑）of Liberty?A Rockefeller Center?Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-draw carriage through Central Park,only in New York.
1.From the text we know that "Rembrandt" is most likely to be the name of a famous______.
A. actor B. painter
C. cook D. musician
2.Which of the following can visitors do only in New York?
A. To eat Roast Beijing Duck. B. To taste the finest French coq au vin.
C. To enjoy a Beethoven concert. D. To see the statue of Liberty.
3.This passage may be taken from______.
A. a guidebook for foreign travellers B. a handbook for English learners
C. a pocketbook for businessmen D. a storybook for local readers
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