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America’s top comic book stores

New York City, NY － JHU Comic Books

NYC has a number of impressive comic book stores. While other comic book stores in the city fill their shelves with other products like cards and board games, JHU focuses only on the comics themselves, with shelves filled with great selections of the latest releases and back issues from wall to wall. (32 East 32nd St, 212 — 268 — 7088)

Austin, TX－Austin Books & Comics

Opened in 1977, Austin Books &. Comics is one of Texas’ biggest and longest running comic book stores. Not only do they sell the latest issues, they also carry many first editions and back issues. Good news is that they often hold regular book purchase discount activities, which means that you’d better consult them before your visit. (5002 N Lamar Blvd, 512－454－4197)

Washington D. C. － Big Planet Comics

This store, originally from Georgetown, prefers the more independent, small-press titles as well as stuff from Europe and Japan that your kids probably haven’t even heard of, but they also carry the more popular ones. True to its name, BPC has established its own comic book world, with book signing and meet-and-greet events, and their very own, though tiny, comic book publishing house. (1520 U St NW, 202 —342 —1961)

Portland 9 OR － Floating World Comics

Floating World Comics is not only a comic book store but a community hosting art shows. Priding itself on cool style, this is an ideal place for comic books, where art books fill shelves just as much as the more mainstream comics. Both the future artists and the comic book lovers in your family will more than appreciate a stopover during your Portland vacation. (400 NW Couch St, 503－241－0227)

1.Which of the following can you purchase at JHU Comic Books?

A. Cards.　　 B. Board games.

C. Comic books.　　 D. Art books.

2.Where can you learn about art shows besides buying comic books?

A. JHU Comic Books　　 B. Austin Books & Comics

C. Big Planet Comics　　 D. Floating World Comics

3.Which number should you dial if you want to buy comic books at a discount?

A. 212－268－7088　　 B. 512－454－4197

C. 202－342－1961　　 D. 503－241－0227

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Generations of children grew up reading comic(漫画) books secretly, hiding out from parents and teachers who saw them as a waste of time and a risk to young minds. Comics are now gaining a new respectability at school. That is thanks to an increasingly popular and creative programme, often aimed at struggling readers, that encourages children to plot, write and draw comic books, in many cases using themes from their own lives.

The Comic Book Project was started in 2001 by Michael Bitz at an elementary school in Queens. Since its creation, the programme, which is mainly conducted after school, has spread to more than 850 schools across the country. It has gotten a big push from the craze(狂热) among adolescents for comic book clubs and for Manga, a widly popular variety of comic originating in Japan.

The point is not to drop a comic book on a child’s desk and say “read this”. Rather, the workshops give groups of students the opportunity to collaborate(合著) on often complex stories and charac-ters that they then revise, publish and share with others in their communities.

Teachers are finding it easier to teach writing, grammar and punctuation with material that students are fully invested in(投入). And it turns out that comic books have other built-in advantages. The pairing of visual and written plotlines that they rely on appear to be especially helpful to struggling readers. No one is suggesting that comic books should substitute for traditional books or for standard reading and composition lessons. Teachers who would once have dismissed comics out of hand are learning to exploit(利用) a style that clearly has a powerful hold on young minds. They are using what works.

1.Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?

A. Japanese Comic Books.

B. Comic Books in the Classroom.

C. Reading Efficiently.

D. A Current Craze.

2.The main purpose of the Comic Book Project is to 　　　　　　　　 .

A. develop the cooperation among adolescents

B. make sure that students live a rich and colourful life after school

C. help students who have some difficulty in reading

D. popularize a new method of teaching

3.It can be inferred that 　　　　　　　　 .

A. comic books were first used in Japaneseschools

B. parents have different opinions about their children reading comic books

C. more and more teachers will realize the advan-tages of comic books

D. comic books will be allowed to enter all the schools in the country

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Spiderman is one of the most famous comic book heroes of all time．He was created by Stan Lee in 1963 and was first introduced to the world in the pages of Marvel comic books．

Spiderman’s story is the story of Peter Parker，a child who lost his parents and lives with his aunt and uncle．Peter is a shy，quiet boy wearing glasses and has few friends．One day，on a high school class trip to a science lab，he gets bitten by a special spider．Soon Peter realizes he has amazing powers：he is as strong and quick as a spider and also has a type of sixth sense．He no longer needs his glasses and he can use his super power to fly through the city streets! Remembering something his Uncle Ben has told him，that“with great power，there must also come great responsibility(责任)，”Peter decides to use his powers to fight enemies who do cruel things to people．And so，Spiderman is born．

Life is not easy for Peter even though he is a superhero．He is in love with Mary Jane but cannot tell her about his amazing powers．Besides，his best friend Harry hates Spiderman! Peter is also short of money and time．He has to sell photos of Spiderman(himself!)to a newspaper and he keeps losing his other jobs because he’s so busy saving people! Yet he has to fight different kinds of cruel enemies．

1.

Who created Spiderman?

A．Stan Lee．    B．Marvel．    C．Peter Parker．    D．Superman．

2.

What happened to Peter Parker after he was bitten by the spider?

A．He could not see with his eyes．       B．He became a spider．

C．He developed spider-like powers．     D．He was sick．

3.

．What does“with great power，there must also come great responsibility”mean?

A．Powerful people can do whatever they like．

B．People with power are always good．

C．Powerful people should have a responsibility to do good．

D．Powerful people are to blame for all the bad things that happen．

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Spiderman is one of the most famous comic book heroes of all time．He was created by Stan Lee in 1963 and was first introduced to the world in the pages of Marvel comic books．

Spiderman’s story is the story of Peter Parker，a child who lost his parents and lives with his aunt and uncle．Peter is a shy，quiet boy wearing glasses and has few friends．One day，on a high school class trip to a science lab，he gets bitten by a special spider．Soon Peter realizes he has amazing powers：he is as strong and quick as a spider and also has a type of sixth sense．He no longer needs his glasses and he can use his super power to fly through the city streets! Remembering something his Uncle Ben has told him，that “with great power，there must also come great responsibility(责任)，”Peter decides to use his powers to fight enemies who do cruel things to people．And so，Spiderman is born．

Life is not easy for Peter even though he is a superhero．He is in love with Mary Jane but cannot tell her about his amazing powers．Besides，his best friend Harry hates Spiderman! Peter is also short of money and time．He has to sell photos of Spiderman(himself!)to a newspaper and he keeps losing his other jobs because he’s so busy saving people! Yet he has to fight different kinds of cruel enemies．

1.Who created Spiderman?

A. Peter Parker．    B．Marvel．    C．Stan Lee    D．Superman．

2.What happened to Peter Parker after he was bitten by the spider?

A．He could not see with his eyes．      B．He became a spider．

C．He was sick．         D． [He developed spider-like powers．

3.What does “with great power，there must also come great responsibility” mean?

A．Powerful people can do whatever they like．

B．People with power are always good．

C．Powerful people are to blame for all the bad things that happen．

D．Powerful people should have a responsibility to do good．

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I don’t really care how many claws the animal in a comic book (漫画书) has. I’m not overly concerned whether the bird is colored green or grey. In fact I don’t think comic book “collector” really applies to me at all. I’m probably more of a comic book “appreciator”. My interest has always been in what can be accomplished with the medium of “visual story - telling”. In the respect, comic books are the best thing going. And there are some great comics out there.

I’m not sure exactly where this interest of mine came from. I do know that as a child, comic books allowed me to improve my reading – skills. The Mighty Thor made me develop an interest in Norse legends; Challengers of the Unknown got me interested in science fiction. The combination of words and pictures was a perfect springboard (起点) for my childhood imagination.

So just how does one learn to appreciate comic book art? There is a classic example. Writer Scott Macloud was philosophical (达观的) about what makes a comic book stand out in his best – selling book Understanding Comics. The book, first published in 1994, has been translated into 13 languages and is practically useful for students studying graphic illustration (图示说明).

On the Internet there are some cool comic book sites to be found. More than a few are mainly about superheroes and the like. But there are some choice sites that I would describe as “literary (文学的),” in that you can find some great resources that discuss the comic book as an art form. Among them there is a great article and interview at www.rcharvey.com discussing the influence of several artists and writers in the field.

Check it out. Spend two dollars on a comic book and read it with your children. You may find yourself enjoying what you see and read. You may even find yourself wanting more.

And wanting to read more is a good thing!

53．According to Para. 1 the author is concerned about          .

A．the color of the characters in a comic book

B．how many comic books he has collected

C．what he can learn from a visual story

D．whether a story is true to life

54．What do we know about Scott Macloud’s best – selling book?

A．There are many classic examples if comic books in it.

B．It is helpful 1 for students studying science fiction.

C．It suggests what good comic books are like.

D．It is mainly intended for parents.

55．In the passage, the author encourages people to         .

A．follow the example of superheroes from comic books

B．join in the discussion at www.rcharvey.com

C．consider comic books to be literary.

D．buy and read more comic books

56．What is the best title for the passage?

A．Children’s favorite books

B．Well – known comic books

C．Comic books – cooler than you think

D．How to become a good comic book writer

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When Gretchen Baxter gets home from work as a New York City book editor, she checks her Blackberry (黑莓手机) at the door. ‘I think we are attached to these devices in a way that is not always positive,’ says Baxter，who’d rather focus at home on her husband and 12-year-old daughter. ‘It’s there and it beckons (召唤). That’s human nature (but)…we kind of get crazy sometimes and we don’t know where it should stop.’

Americans are connected at unprecedented (前所未有的) levels一93% now use cell phones or wireless devices；one third of those are ‘smart phones’ that allow users to browse the Web and check e-mail，among other things. The benefits are obvious: checking messages on the road，staying in touch with friends and family，efficiently using time once spent waiting around. The downside：often，we’re effectively disconnecting from those in the same room.

That's why，despite all the technology that makes communicating easier than ever，2010 was the Year We Stopped Talking to One Another. From texting at dinner to posting on Facebook from work or checking e-mail while on a date，the connectivity revolution is creating a lot of divided attention，not to mention social anxiety. Many analysts say it's time to step back and reassess.

‘What we’re going to see in the future is new opportunities for people to be plugged in and connected like never before,’ says Scott Campbell. ‘It can be a good thing，but I also see new ways the traditional social fabric (社会结构) is getting somewhat torn apart.’

Our days are filled with beeps and pings·----many of which pull us away from tasks at hand or face-to-face conversations. We may feel that the distractions are too much，but we can’t seem to stop posting，texting or surfing.

‘We're going through a period of adjustment and rebalancing,’ says Sherry Turkle and she wants to remind people that technology can be turned off.

‘Our human purposes are to really have connections with people,’ she says. ‘We have to reclaim it. It’s not going to take place by itself.’

1.What can be the best title for the passage?

A. 2010: The year technology developed quickly.

B. 2010: The year technology sped up our life pace.

C. 2010: The year technology replaced talking.

D. 2010: The year technology made communicating easier.

2.According to Paragraph l，Gretchen Baxter thinks_________.

A. the new technology always influences people’s life in a positive way

B. the new technology is so tempting that she could even put her daughter and husband behind

C. it is encouraging to see progress on the new technology every year

D. people are too dependent on the new technology to let go

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The wide use of mobile devices has nothing to do with the ‘traditional social fabric’.

B. Mobile devices play a less important part in American life.

C. Mobile devices create a lot of divided attention and social anxiety.

D. Many analysts speak highly of the wide popularity of mobile devices.

4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. Something must be done to get connection with people in reality again·

B. Using mobile services can help people get connection with each other.

C. Mobile services have a strong impact on people’s life.

D. The connection with people can happen naturally.

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Most funny stories are based on comic situations. In spite of national differences, certain funny situations have a universal attraction. No matter where you live, you would find it difficult not to laugh at, say Charlie Chaplin's early films. However, a new type of humour, which starts largely from the U．S., has recently come into fashion. It is called “sick humour”．

Comedians base their jokes on tragic situations like violent death or serious accidents. The following “sick humour” will enable you to amuse yourself.

A man who had broken his right leg was taken to hospital a few weeks before Christmas. From the moment he arrived there, he kept on bothering his doctor to tell him when he would be able to go home. He was afraid of having to spend Christmas in hospital. Though the doctor did his best, the patient's recovery was slow. On Christmas Day, the man still had his right leg in plaster(石膏)．

He spent a miserable day in bed thinking of all the fun he was missing. The following day, however, the doctor consoled him by telling him that his chances of being able to leave hospital in time for New Year celebrations were good. The man took heart and, sure enough, on New Year's Eve he was able to hobble(蹒跚) along to a party. To make up for his unpleasant experiences in hospital, the man drank a little more than it was good for him. In the process, he enjoyed himself thoroughly and kept telling everybody how much he hated hospitals. He was still murmuring something about hospitals at the end of the party when he slipped on a piece of ice and broke his left leg.

1.Which is right?

A. All the humour stories are funny in spite of different nationalities.

B. One can realize the humour of the stories in his own country.

C. Charlie Chaplin made it difficult to laugh at his action.

D. Almost all the audience can be made to laugh at some famous comedians' action.

2.What does the underlined word “consoled” mean?

A. Comfort.　　 B. Overcome.

C. Confuse.　　 D. Disturb.

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A. No pains, no gains.　　 B. Extreme joy begets sorrow.

C. Once a thief, always a thief.　　 D. Good medicine tastes bitter.

4.What's the main idea of the passage?

A. A new kind of humour came into being.

B. How to cure your legs is important.

C. Christmas is more necessary than anything else.

D. Holding a party is interesting for the westerners.

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Crosstalk(相声)，a traditional form of comic storytelling，is making a comeback in China’s tea houses and theaters．

Audiences can laugh the night away every Saturday at the Qianxiangyi Teahouse in Tianjin，entertained by the apprentices(学徒)of Hou Baolin，Ma Sanli or Yin Shoushan—all leading crosstalk artists of years past—for only 20 yuan($2．40)．

The success in Tianjin has also caused the rejuvenation(复活) of crosstalk in Beijing and other places．

Although the art form originated in Beijing in the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911)，Tianjin became a place where rising stars formed their styles and new pieces were tried out．The city was well—known nationwide for the quality of its crosstalk performances．

Known in Chinese as xiangsheng(1iterally，“face and voice”)，crosstalk was the predominant(支配的)form of comedy throughout most of the 20th century．In the old days in Tianjin and elsewhere，temple fairs and markets were the main places for crosstalkers to perform，although they occasionally also appeared in teahouses or theaters．

Crosstalk pieces draw on every aspect of Chinese culture，from history and folk tales to social issues of the time．Although there’re hundreds of traditional pieces，they’re constantly rewritten to suit the times and the audience, while new works are written as well．It’s one of the features that have made crosstalk a

public art form throughout its history．

“Crosstalk was in the doldrums(萎靡不振)with competition from other art forms，especially TV，”said Wang Xiaochun，headmaster of the Northern Storytelling Arts School of China(NSAS)．“But it has regained its status with crosstalk fans，especially young people，growing aware of its rare qualities．”

“More and more students are coming to NSAS to study crosstalk，including some girl students，”said Wang, “They’re sure that crosstalk will have a strong market.”

1.Crosstalk means“__________ ”in Chinese．

A．storytelling    B．face and voice    C．folk tale  D．dialogue

2.According to the text, crosstalk is so popular throughout its history because____________．

A．it is constantly changed and renewed    B．it is often performed at temple fairs

C．it is different from other arts      D．it is comic and humourous

3.Crosstalk makes a comeback mainly because__________．

A．it is a popular traditional art after all

B．the pieces contain some famous folk tales

C．the crosstalkers make it return to teahouses

D．the pieces are made to suit the times and the audience

4.We can learn that the future of crosstalk first lies in ____________．

A．setting up more storytelling art schools    B．beating TV and other arts

C．young people’s awareness of its value      D．a strong market

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Crosstalk(相声)，a traditional form of comic storytelling，is making a comeback in China’s tea houses and theaters．

Audiences can laugh the night away every Saturday at the Qianxiangyi Teahouse in Tianjin，entertained by the apprentices(学徒)of Hou Baolin，Ma Sanli or Yin Shoushan—all leading crosstalk artists of years past—for only 20 yuan($2．40)．

The success in Tianjin has also caused the rejuvenation(复活) of crosstalk in Beijing and other places．

Although the art form originated in Beijing in the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911)，Tianjin became a place where rising stars formed their styles and new pieces were tried out．The city was well—known nationwide for the quality of its crosstalk performances．

Known in Chinese as xiangsheng(1iterally，“face and voice”)，crosstalk was the predominant(支配的)form of comedy throughout most of the 20th century．In the old days in Tianjin and elsewhere，temple fairs and markets were the main places for crosstalkers to perform，although they occasionally also appeared in teahouses or theaters．

Crosstalk pieces draw on every aspect of Chinese culture，from history and folk tales to social issues of the time．Although there’re hundreds of traditional pieces，they’re constantly rewritten to suit the times and the audience, while new works are written as well．It’s one of the features that have made crosstalk a

public art form throughout its history．

“Crosstalk was in the doldrums(萎靡不振)with competition from other art forms，especially TV，”said Wang Xiaochun，headmaster of the Northern Storytelling Arts School of China(NSAS)．“But it has regained its status with crosstalk fans，especially young people，growing aware of its rare qualities．”

“More and more students are coming to NSAS to study crosstalk，including some girl students，”said Wang, “They’re sure that crosstalk will have a strong market.”

1.Crosstalk means“__________ ”in Chinese．

2.According to the text, crosstalk is so popular throughout its history because____________．

3.Crosstalk makes a comeback mainly because__________．

4.We can learn that the future of crosstalk first lies in ____________．

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When Angela Makey knew her autistic(患自闭症的) son wanted to open a comic shop, she laughed out loud. She knew he’d been _______ to comics since childhood. But how would he _______ customers and suppliers and all the other jobs that are necessary for _______ a business?

At that time, Adam was looking for a job. He had a(n) _______ in philosophy and had learned to live independently, _______ there didn’t seem to be any suitable jobs for him. The family had hoped he and his younger brother Guy, also with autism, could find work that _______ their strengths: reliability, punctuality(守时) and attention to detail. But there were no _______ opportunities.

So the “laughable” comic shop idea began to _______ Angela. _______ she used her savings to buy a shop in Cambridgeshire, and Niche Comics was born.

Like many autistic people, Adam loves comics ________ their world of rich detail and visual expression. He ________ an interest in Marvel comic heroes on TV when he was seven years old. “They are a ________ that it’s OK not to be like everyone else,” Adam said. He’s now 30, and comics and their heroes are ________ part of his life.

In the comic shop, the brothers share their encyclopaedia(百科全书般的) knowledge of comics with customers. The brothers act as ________ in this universe, introducing customers to new comics.

The shop attracts many autistic customers. And being autistic themselves ________ to be a big help for the brothers to cope with customers. They are good at ________ the customers’ needs and feelings. “Maybe it’s the tone of the voice, the motion of a hand — small details that most people won’t pick up on — ________ we might have insight(洞悉) into.”

Of course, the majority of customers who come to the shop are not autistic. Now the brothers get a steady ________ of customers who are, both male and female, from young children to retired people. ________ the shop had itself accepted, the brothers also began reaching out to people with autism ________ the shop.

Seven years on, Angela is glad she took the risk of helping her sons create their dream shop. “This shop has a soul,” the mother says proudly.

1.A.tied B.addicted C.linked D.sensitive

2.A.deal with B.go with C.help with D.fight with

3.A.holding B.catching C.running D.getting

4.A.degree B.interest C.belief D.research

5.A.but B.however C.also D.therefore

6.A.gave B.established C.cultivated D.matched

7.A.valuable B.possible C.capable D.available

8.A.come on B.grow on C.hold on D.go on

9.A.Firstly B.Gradually C.Eventually D.Naturally

10.A.with B.for C.to D.in

11.A.developed B.grew C.realized D.found

12.A.program B.message C.reminder D.hero

13.A.ever B.even C.still D.then

14.A.consumers B.customers C.consultants D.guides

15.A.turns out B.comes out C.tests out D.finds out

16.A.spotting B.meeting C.satisfying D.giving

17.A.when B.which C.where D.that

18.A.line B.stream C.queue D.crowd

19.A.Unless B.Before C.Once D.If

20.A.beyond B.in C.from D.to

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