If you’re a fan of The Hunger Games，you shoul...

If you’re a fan of The Hunger Games，you shouldn’t miss another trilogy called Divergent．

The second book，by US author Veronica Roth，1.______ (publish) in 2012.It has spent 105 weeks on the USA Today best-selling books list and 2.______ (current) ranks No .

The trilogy’s story begins in a futuristic Chicago 3.______ people are divided into five distinct groups．Each group is characterized by certain traits – Abnegation (the selfless)，Dauntless (the brave)，Erudite (the intelligent)，Amity (the peaceful) and Candor (the honest)．Every child，at 16，takes a test 4.______ (see) which of the five factions he or she belongs to．But Beatrice Prior，born in Abnegation，is qualified 5.______ three，meaning she is a Divergent．And she is told not to tell 6.______ if she wants to stay alive．

So the decision is between staying with her family or being true to herself．Beatrice ends up 7.______ (choose) the Dauntless．After joining her new group，Beatrice renames herself Tris and tries to prove her 8.______ (brave) with amazing things like jumping off a moving train onto a rooftop．While undergoing these extreme physical tests，Tris must also determine who her real friends are．

The story of the trilogy “explores a more common adolescent anxiety – the painful realization 9.______ coming into one’s own sometimes means leaving family behind，both ideologically 10.______ physically”，commented The New York Times．

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

If you’re a fan of The Hunger Games, you shouldn’t miss another trilogy called Divergent.

The second book, by US author Veronica Roth, 1.______ (publish) in 2012. It has spent 105 weeks on the USA Today best-selling books list and 2.____ (current) ranks No 1.

The trilogy’s story begins in a futuristic Chicago3._____ people are divided into five distinct groups. Each group is characterized by certain traits – Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Erudite (the intelligent), Amity (the peaceful) and Candor (the honest). Every child, at 16, takes a test 4.______ (see) which of the five factions he or she belongs to. But Beatrice Prior, born in Abnegation, is qualified 5._____ three, meaning she is a Divergent. And she is told not to tell 6._____ if she wants to stay alive.

So the decision is between staying with her family or being true to herself. Beatrice ends up 7._____ (choose) the Dauntless. After joining her new group, Beatrice renames herself Tris and tries to prove her 8._____ (brave) with amazing things like jumping off a moving train onto a rooftop. While undergoing these extreme physical tests, Tris must also determine who her real friends are.

The story of the trilogy “explores a more common adolescent anxiety – the painful realization 9.______ coming into one’s own sometimes means leaving family behind, both ideologically 10.______ physically”, commented The New York Times.

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

If you’re a fan of The Hunger Games，you shouldn’t miss another trilogy called Divergent．

The second book，by US author Veronica Roth，1. (publish) in 2012．It has spent 105 weeks on the USA Today best-selling books list and 2. (current) ranks No 1．

The trilogy’s story begins in a futuristic Chicago3. people are divided into five distinct groups．Each group is characterized by certain traits – Abnegation (the selfless)，Dauntless (the brave)，Erudite (the intelligent)，Amity (the peaceful) and Candor (the honest)．Every child，at 16，takes a test 4. (see) which of the five factions he or she belongs to．But Beatrice Prior，born in Abnegation，is qualified 5. three，meaning she is a Divergent．And she is told not to tell6. if she wants to stay alive．

So the decision is between staying with her family or being true to herself．Beatrice ends up 7. (choose) the Dauntless．After joining her new group，Beatrice renames herself Tris and tries to prove her 8. (brave) with amazing things like jumping off a moving train onto a rooftop．While undergoing these extreme physical tests，Tris must also determine who her real friends are．

The story of the trilogy “explores a more common adolescent anxiety – the painful realization 9. coming into one’s own sometimes means leaving family behind，both ideologically 10. physically”，commented The New York Times．

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I don' t know if I am missing the greatest pleasure of my life. I am no fan of computer games. Some guys forget themselves and forget day and night when they play games. For example, a colleague has been playing since 1 o’clock this morning and now it is 7 o'clock. He is still commanding his army of little people to attack strange-looking animals. Some games could be fun, 1 admit, and it is therefore understandable that such a game catches players. For example, games like Red Storm or some role-play games, you do something and try to outwit(智胜) your computer. You get some fun out of these games. It is understandable that such a game pushes you into a pitfall(陷阱) of pleasures. But some games look quite stupid and simple. Again for example, my colleague has been interested in Stone Age, a cartoon-like game rooted in prehistoric time. The game is well made, full of strange people and animals and you can play on line with partners. You can have reference books to study so as to shortcut your rivals(对手) and increase your own conquering power.

I believe some kinds of games are really created for adults. But seeing these adults play the simple games with such interest, I just wonder if there is something wrong with me and if I am losing the greatest possible fun of my life. I ask why I don’t bother playing such games and why I seem to have some aversion(讨厌) to such games. I have no answers. Certainly computer games is no my idea of a good time. I would rather listen to some music or read a book. Take music for example. Good music tops my list of pleasures. Nothing could beat music, all in a harmony of sounds and emotions. But how about games? Why am I so strongly biased(偏见) against such games?

61.   From the passage we know that ______.

A. the author is a fan of computer games

B. the author spends much time playing computer games

C. the author once played a whole night

D. the author doesn't like playing computer games

62.   In this passage, the author tells us a fact that ______.

A. some computer games are interesting enough to attract people

B. many people fall into a dangerous pitfall

C. many people are suffering a lot from the computer games

D. computer games are pitfalls for most players

63.   The underlined word "bother" here means ______.

A. make trouble     B. take an interest in      C. disturb       D. confuse

64.   The author has a pleasure to ______.

A. make a computer game     B. read books

C. listen to good music  D. ask himself questions

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If you are crazy about paintings, you shouldn’t miss the following four famous masterpieces which have stood the test of time.

The Arnolfini Portrait

Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, in which a man and a woman hold hands with a window behind him and a bed behind her, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery, London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eyck’s heavy use of symbolism—while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.

The Starry Night

Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas(帆布), a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital near Saint-Rémy -de-Provence, France between 1889 and 1890. When the Museum of Modern Art in New York City purchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh’s most famous works.

The Harvesters

The Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector from Antwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 1919.

Guernica

Guernica, a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title “Guernica” refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofaí in Madrid.

1.Which of the following paintings was produced earliest?

A.The Arnolfini Portrait B.The Starry Night.

C.The Harvesters. D.Guernica.

2.What do we know about the painting The Starry Night?

A.It was painted on wood in oil.

B.It wasn’t widely recognized before 1941.

C.It described the painter’s life in hospital.

D.It was given away to the museum by a collector.

3.Who created the painting describing the tragedy of war?

A.Pieter Bruegel the Elder. B.Vincent van Gogh.

C.Jan van Eyck. D.Pablo Picasso.

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The trains leave every 15 minutes; if you miss ____ , you don’t have to wait long for another.

A. it　　　 B. this　　　　 C. one　　　　 D. some

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If you like tasting food from different countries, here are some events you shouldn’t miss in New York City this year.

Chinatown Restaurant Week---March 14-30

Various meals will be offered for $18.88 per person at participating Chinatown restaurants such as Golden Unicorn, Nom Wah Tea Parlor, HK Wonton Garden, Pho Grand, Red Egg and Shanghai Gourmet. Peking Duck House will offer a special at lunch only.

More Info: www.chinatownrestaurantweek.com

Martini Week---March 15-30

Martini Week is a two-week-long celebration of America’s proudest invention. It will be held at 23 bars and restaurants across the town. They’ll be offering their own unique specialities at low prices. Choose from places including Ava Lounge, Beaumarchais, Catch, Abe & Arthur’s. Sons of Essex, Bounce Sporting Club, Aspen Social, Revel, Rayuela, and more.

More Info: www.sociallysuperlative.com

Malaysian Restaurant Week---June 18-24

Malaysian restaurants will offer various $20.12 meals, while Asian-influenced restaurants will feature a special limited-time-only menu inspired by the country’s special flavors. Participating restaurants include Fatty Crab, Michelin-starred Laut, Penang and Spice Market.

More Info: www.malaysiakitchennyc.com

Italian Restaurant Week ---June 26-July 6

Celebrate New York City’s fifth Italian Restaurant Week---the Italian Dine Out. The 11-day event will offer special discounted lunch and dinner prices of $23 at New York City’s most authentic Italian restaurants. Sponsored(赞助) by the Italian Trade Commission, the Italian Dine Out offers diners special 3-course menus for lunch and dinner.

More Info: www.italianmade.com

Belgian Restaurant Week---July 21-28

This is your chance to enjoy tasty multi-course meals and some of the world’s finest beers. The Belgian restaurants in NY bring you amazing cuisines and great beers during a week-long celebration of Belgian food.

More Info: www.belgianrestaurantweeknyc.com

I’m sure you’ll have a great time during the events. Remember: don’t eat too much for the sake of you health.

1.To enjoy an $18.88 supper during Chinatown Restaurant Week, you probably should avoid going to _________.

A. HK Wonton Garden　　　　　　　　 B. Nom Wah Tea Parlor

C. Golden Unicorn　　　　　　　　　 D. Peking Duck House

2.Which website should you visit to find more about the event to take place on March 15-30?

A. www.italianmade.com

B. www.sociallysuperlative.com

C. www.malaysiankitchennyc.com

D. www.chinatownrestaurantweek.com

3.If you love eating at Michelin-starred Laut, you’d most probably expect _________.

A. Martini Week

B. Italian Restaurant Week

C. Malaysian Restaurant Week

D. Chinatown Restaurant Week

4.Which of the following is a feature of the Belgian Restaurant Week?

A. Bringing you free Chinese food.

B. Providing authentic Italian food.

C. Having a special limited-time-only menu.

D. Offering some of the world’s finest beers

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1.Which of the four books above was published the latest?

A． The Help．　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B． The Hunger Games．

C． Publication Manual．　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D． Diary o f a Wimpy Kid．

2.Suzanne Collins' book was published by　　　　　　 ．

A． Berkley Trade

B． Amer Psychological Assn

C． Scholastic Press

D． Amulet Books

3.What is the list price of Josie Wags' book?

A．$9.　　　　　　　　　 B．$14　　　　　　　　　 C．$16　　　　　　　　　 D．$28

4.Which of the four books have something to do with science?

A． The Hunger Games and Publication Manual．

B． The Hunger Games and Diary of a Wimpy Kid ．

C． The Help and Publication Manual．

D． The Help and Diary of a Wimpy Kid．

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Harry potter and The Hunger Games haven’t been big hits for nothing．Lots of teens still read quite a lot．But a study shows a clear decrease over time．Nearly half of 17-year-olds say they read for pleasure no more than one or two times a year．That’s way down from ten years ago.
　　 The digital revolution (革命) means there are more platforms (平台) than ever to read on．Jim Steyer has been studying the effect of technology on children．He has four kids and has seen the trend most with his 16-year-old．“I start to see it in our 10-year-old as well, because he is reading less and less, and more and more attracted to some of the digital media platforms that he has access to, and that he didn’t have access to when he was 6 or 7 years old,” he says.
　　 The studies don’t say that kids are reading less because they’re spending more time online．But Steyer is convinced that’s at least part of the answer.
　　 “First of all, most children now have access to e-readers, or other smart electronic devices like phones and tablets (平板电脑),” he says．“ And they’re spending time on that．Many reports show the increasing use of new technology platforms by kids．It just strikes me as extremely logical that that’s a big reason.
　　 Researchers want to know more about how teens are spending their time in the digital age．But Kathryn Zickuhr of the Pew Research Center says it’s tricky．If a kid is looking at a book, you may think he or she is reading．But when it comes to looking at a smartphone or tablet, who knows?
　　 “We’ve heard from middle and high school teachers that sometimes the Internet is wonderful for enthusiastic students to do deep research,” says Zickuhr．“But on the other side, obviously there are many distractions on the Internet.”
　　 However, Jim Steyer says, “Kids with parents who read, who buy or take books out of the library for their kids, and who then set time aside in their kids’ daily schedule for reading, tend to read the most — whether it’s on a book, an e-book or some other devices.”
1.What did Jim Steyer see in his four kids?
A． They tend to read more on electronic devices.
B． They created their own digital media platform.
C． They improved their reading on electronic devices.
D． They have become more addicted to digital media.
2.What statement may Kathryn Zickuhr agree to?
A． Kids are easily distracted on the Internet.
B． Most kids pretend to be doing online reading.
C． Most kids like to read on a smartphone or tablet.
D． Kids rarely use the Internet to do serious research.
3.The last paragraph suggests that ________.
A． parents need to spare time to read for kids
B． parents should make a reading plan for kids
C． parents can do a lot to encourage more reading
D． parents working in a library tend to read the most
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A． What books do teens like to read the most?
B． Why aren’t teens reading like they used to?
C． How can teens read on electronic platforms?
D． When will teens turn to books for fun again?

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If you're not a fan of KFC's famous Double Down hot dog, don't worry! KFC in the UK is developing a new treat: an edible coffee cup.

The product is still in the trial stage and not yet available for purchase, but according to a KFC news report, the treat is made from a unique biscuit, wrapped in sugar paper, and lined with a layer of heat-resistant white chocolate, which helps keep the coffee hot. As you drink the coffee in the cup, the white chocolate lining will begin to melt slowly, and the biscuit begins to soften.

But it doesn't end there --- the cups are not only edible, they also have a pleasant smell. KFC partnered with The Robin Collective, an experimental food company, to make the cups with coconut sun cream, freshly cut grass and wild flowers scents. According to the news report, that's because the scents arouse the positive memories we associate with warm weather, sunshine and summer holidays. Sounds ... delicious?

A manager at KFC said, “We have been experimenting with the edible packaging in limited quantities to see if it could be a popular product in the market. We believe if our customers occasionally like to have their cake and eat it, why wouldn’t they want to have their cup and eat it instead! ”

The edible cups will only be available in the UK when it comes out. According to a spokesperson for KFC, there are at present no plans to bring it to the U.S. yet.

1.The cup is lined with a layer of white chocolate to_________.

A. make the cup smell delicious

B. prevent the heat giving off soon

C. help the cup look beautiful

D. keep the biscuit tasting soft

2.What does KFC do with the new product in its trial stage?

A. Promote it by adding different scents.

B. Sell it at a lower price in the US first.

C. Invite customers to eat it for free.

D. Test it in the market in small quantities.

3.Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The cup not only tastes good but also smells delicious.

B. The cup is developed with the help of The Robin Collective

C. Customers all over the world can soon try the edible cup.

D. The cup is made from biscuit, sugar paper and chocolate.

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. KFC’s new product---Edible coffee cups

B. A new treat---Coffee cups and positive memories

C. Coffee cups made from biscuits and chocolate

D. The development of KFC company in the UK

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