Three in five people in the UK hold a library...

Three in five people in the UK hold a library card. For some, they’re a shelter from the stresses of day-to-day life. 1. If you’re considering joining your local library, now is the time to do so. And if you need any more encouragement, here are several reasons why you should.

Most libraries in the UK allow members of the general public to come and go as they like. 2. You can also take out a library card and borrow books for free, although you will inevitably face a fine for late returns.

3. Imagine just how many books you have at your fingertips with a library card? There are lots of modern ones, as well as originals, and you can continue to expand your learning and vocabulary all the time. It’s a priceless experience, especially for kids, and also a great way to level the educational playing field.

Libraries develop with times. They have changed greatly since decades ago. 4. Some libraries have apps so you can see when your books are due back and even reserve books in some cases. There are also libraries which let you access books in digital formats on your mobile device — pretty cool.

Libraries are one of very few spaces left in towns and cities where members of the public can come together and actually be and feel like a community. They have notice boards to offer services like exercise classes or learning centers. 5.

A. Libraries help people learn.

B. Libraries help educate the kids.

C. They create a great sense of community.

D. You can go in, settle down and read a book without being charged a penny.

E. Most libraries now have computers and allow people to borrow CDs and DVDs.

F. Libraries help us save money as we’re borrowing books rather than buying them.

G. For others, particularly the homeless and people in poverty, a lifeline to the world.

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Some experts hold the view that knowledge is now everything for people . They think people’s moral character is ______as _____they have learned .

A．as much of importance; what

B．as much of importance; which

C．as much important; that

D．important as much ; which

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Alice is now in the UK, but she _____ English for three months in Hong Kong.

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—Has Nancy gone back to her home in the UK?

—Yes. She ______ here only for three days with her friend.

A. stayed    B. had stayed    C. has stayed    D. is staying

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Now in China some young people ______ important positions in the government．

A．hold             B．seize            C．catch            D．grasp

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Some people hold that, since we live in a money-oriented society, the average individual cares little about solving ______ problems.

A. anyone elses’         B. anyone’s else   C. anyone else’s  D. any one else’s

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How many people are there in the woman’s family?

A. Three.　　 B. Five.　　 C. Seven.

2.How did the man feel when he first had his own room?

A. Proud.　　 B. Indifferent.　　 C. Disappointed.

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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.How many people are there in the woman’s family?

A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.

2.What did the children think about having dinner together at home?

A. They thought it was funny.

B. They disliked the idea at first.

C. They liked eating with friends.

3.How often did the family finally decide to have meals together?

A. Every Sunday. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.

4.Who finally set the time for these family dinners?

A. The children. B. The father. C. The woman speaker.

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My name is Miranda Gibson. I have been at the top of a tree for five months now. Some people might wonder _______ on earth I would choose to do that.

I have walked through this forest many times. On 12 December 2011, _______rolled into the forest and the destruction(摧毁) began. I couldn’t _______ the thought that these forests would be _______ forever. So, on 14 December 2011, I packed up my life, _______ of my job plans, and climbed 60 meters to the top of this tree. I have been here ever since.

Life in the tree tops can be _______ at times. I have times when I feel frustrated(沮丧) and wish I could _______, to anywhere, just have a _______ of scenery for a minute！There are times too, when I feel terribly _______. I miss my friends and family. ________ these times, I find myself loving the ________.

Living on the tree has been inspiring. I am willing to ________ up here for as long as it takes, ________ I honestly hope it won’t be too ________ before I can put my feet on the ground below and stand in a forest that will never be ________.

1.A.why B.when C.how D.where

2.A.water B.animals C.machinery D.tourists

3.A.bear B.help C.keep D.spare

4.A.sold B.stolen C.protected D.lost

5.A.grew out B.fell short C.ran out D.let go

6.A.refreshing B.risky C.challenging D.rewarding

7.A.get up B.get away C.give in D.give up

8.A.change B.look C.search D.touch

9.A.confused B.nervous C.sorry D.lonely

10.A.Beyond B.Without C.Despite D.Unlike

11.A.height B.experience C.background D.position

12.A.return B.stop C.stay D.hide

13.A.but B.though C.because D.so

14.A.soon B.long C.near D.bad

15.A.moved B.logged C.burned D.missed

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There are plenty of people in the UK for whom even Basic English is a problem. According to the survey, 726,000 people in England and Wales said they could not speak English well, and another 138,000 said they did not speak it at all.

Ling, 40, who arrived five years ago from China,, found it difficult to learn English. “After I came here, I was at home for the next three years. It took me longer to learn as I was very busy with my children.” Eventually she was able to begin taking classes and now speaks good conversational English. But even with classes, it can be a long process to pick up the language.

Age is the most important factor in language study, said Mila Vulchanova, professor of linguistics (语言学) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. “There is a key time in language learning, which is biologically determined. So the younger the immigrants(移民)， the better. Since this decline is only gradual, teenagers are at an advantage over adults,”he said.

There are a number of systems for grading English. The government expects immigrants to reach “ESOL Entry 3”or “B1 level” in Scotland, before they can be given citizenship. It means to be able to hold a confident conversation and it might take 360 hours of study to achieve.

George Osborne, the UK chancellor(财政大臣)，said in June that benefit claimants (申请救济金者) who don’t speak English will have their benefits cut if they fail to attend language courses. Huan Japes, deputy chief executive of English UK, a trade body for language colleges, said it needed 360 hours-----120 hours for each of three stages ---- to get to the result the government expected benefit claimants to reach.

“Using 120 hours, for each stage of English fluency(流利)，is a rather traditional way to course book learning,” said Dr Elaine Boyd, head of English language at Trinity College London. “If someone is really highly motivated, they can learn really quickly. It’s common for children under the age of 11 to be fluent in about six months.”

1.The first paragraph serves as a(n) _______.

A. introduction　　 B. discussion

C. explanation　　 D. conclusion

2.What does Mila Vulchanova mainly stress?

A. The importance of key teaching ways.

B. The necessity of working hard at English.

C. The advantages of learning English.

D. The importance of starting learning English early.

3.The UK government hopes that benefit claimants ______.

A. reach “ESOL Entry 1”.　　 B. are advanced English learners.

C. study English for about 360 hours.　　 D. get citizenship from the government first.

4.What Dr Elaine Boyd said suggested that _____.

A. 120 hours is a high level for learners.　　 B. one can learn English fast if active.

C. English fluency can be easily achieved.　　 D. children under 11 learn English hard.

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