BEIJING, Oct. 8(Xinhua)——There are ten times ...

BEIJING, Oct. 8(Xinhua)——There are ten times as many Chinese newspapers and magazines than there were 30 years ago. That’s when the country adopted the reform and opening-up policy.

Figures from the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP)show there were 186 newspapers and 930 magazines in China in 1978. Today, the country has 2,081 newspapers and 9,363 different magazines.

In the meantime, official figures show China has some 600 publishing houses producing nearly 300,000 kinds of books. That’s a dramatic increase from the 105 publishers of the past that produced only 10,000 different books.

Rapid economic development and universal education since China adopted the reform has helped fuel the need for more information sources.

Under the market economy, hundreds of publishing houses and newspapers have taken steps to restructure management systems into corporations listed on the stock market.

The legal system overseeing the news and publishing industries in China has also changed over the last three decades. Since 1990 a law and five relevant(相关) regulations were adopted in 1990 to govern the sectors.

Since it started in 1993, digital publishing has flourished. Its industrial volume amounted to 20 billion yuan (2.93 billion U.S. dollars) in 2006. More than 500,000 kinds of digital books were produced last year alone in China, which is more than any other country in the world.

1.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A. Digital books take the place of common ones in China.

B. China has more newspapers and magazines.

C. More information sources are developing with the economy.

D. A law should be adopted to govern the publishing industries.

2.There are ten times as many newspapers and magazines because ________.

A. the publishing houses want to make more money.

B. there are more readers along with the bigger population.

C. economic and education have developed under the policy.

D. the legal system overseeing the publishing industries has changed.

3.Which is true according to this text?

A. The development of publishing industry in the past was out of control.

B. Hundreds of publishing houses have closed down and turned to stock market.

C. China adopted the reform and opening-up policy about 20 years ago.

D. China produces more digital books than any other country.

4. The underlined word “flourished” in Paragraph 7 probably means ________.

A. first appeared                   B. fell down

C. well developed                   D. successfully ended

5. You will probably read this text in the ________ column of XINHUA NET?

A. culture and education                B. entertainment

C. science and technology           D. business

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As we grow old, we realize that we have so little time to read and there are so many great books that we’ve yet to get around to. Yet re-readers are everywhere around us. For certain fans, re-reading The Lord of the Rings is a conventional practice annually. One friend told me that Jane Austen’s Emma can still surprise him, despite his having read it over 50 times.

New sudden clear understandings can be gained from the process of re-reading. Journalist Rebacca Mead, a long-time Englishwoman in New York, first came across George Eliot’s Middlemarch at 17. Since then, she has read it again every five years. With each re-reading, it has opened up further; in each chapter of her life, it has resonated (引起共鸣) differently. Mead evidenced the large number of ways in which really good books not only stand the test of repeat reads, but also offer fresh gifts each time we crack their spines. These kinds of books grow with us.

Scientists have also recognized the mental health benefits of re-reading. Research conducted with readers in the US found that on our first reading, we are concerned with the “what” and the “why”. Second time round, we’re able to better appreciate the emotions that the plot continues to express. As researcher Cristel Russell of the American University explained, returning to a book “brings new or renewed appreciation of both the great book and its readers.”

It’s true that we often find former selves on the pages of old books (if we’re fond of making notes on the pages). These texts can carry us back to a time and place, and remind us of the kind of person that we were then. We’re changed not only by lived experience but also by read experience – by the books that we’ve discovered since last reading the one in our hand.

More so than the movie director or the musician, the writer calls upon our imaginations, using words to lead us to picture this declaration of love or that unfaithfulness in life. A book is a joint project between writers and readers, and we must pour so much of ourselves into reading that our own life story can become connected with the story in the book.

Perhaps what’s really strange is that we don’t re-read more often. After all, we watch our favorite films again and we wouldn’t think of listening to an album only once. We treasure messy old paintings as objects, yet of all art forms, literature alone is a largely one-time delight. A book, of course, takes up more time, but as Mead confirms, the rewards make it adequately worthwhile.

1.The two books are mentioned in Paragraph 1 mainly to __________.

A. attract the attention of readers

B. introduce the topic of the passage

C. provide some background information

D. show the similarity between re-readers

2. The underlined expression “crack their spines” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A. recite them　　　　 　 B. re-read them

C. recall them　　　　　　 D. retell them

3. The purpose of the passage is to __________.

A. call on different understandings of old books

B. focus on the mental health benefits of reading

C. bring awareness to the significance of re-reading

D. introduce the effective ways of re-reading old books

4.It can be learned from the passage that __________.

A. reading benefits people both mentally and physically

B. readers mainly focus on feelings on their first reading

C. we know ourselves better through re-reading experience

D. writers inspire the same imaginations as film directors do

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Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

(“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛)

BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said, “The Belt and Road Initiative (倡议) 1. (be) ’a project of the century’ that will benefit people across the world.”

Xi made the remarks when 2. (deliver) a speech at the opening ceremony of the two-day Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Named after the historic Silk Road, the Belt and Road Initiative 3. (propose) by Xi in 2013 to chart out new fields for international cooperation.

“Going through thousands of miles and years, the 4. (anciently) silk routes embody (体现) the spirit of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness (包容), mutual learning 5.mutual benefit,” Xi told an audience of more than 1,500 from across the globe. “The Silk Road spirit 6. (become) a great heritage (遗产) of human civilization so far,” he said.

A total of 29 foreign 7. (head) of state and government leaders attended the forum, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. Other delegates (代表) include officials, entrepreneurs, financiers and journalists 8. over 130 countries and representatives of key international organizations. The United States sent a delegation 9. (lead) by Matt Pottinger.

By all means, the forum, 10. also features a round-table summit of global leaders on Monday, is one of the premium gatherings in today’s world.

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Many Chinese students who have learnt English for more than ten years are still unable to speak English very well when they meet a foreigner. They seem to have mastered the basic language structure, but a conversation in English will make them feel uneasy. They are afraid that other people might find out their mistakes.

It’s uncommon that many students who are bad speakers of English can write English perfectly. This proves that they are unable to organize their ideas in English. The center of the problem is that they lack practice and confidence(自信).

Why should you be afraid? Do you fear those foreigners with whom you are speaking? Don’t be shy, they will not laugh at you just for a little mistake you make. The best way to get rid of trouble is to learn to speak by speaking more. I am sure that constant practice will help you succeed.

1.What’s the best topic for the passage?

2. Many Chinese students can write English very well, but they cannot speak English freely because_______.

3. So many Chinese students are afraid to speak to foreigners because _________.

4.According to the passenger, which of the following is NOT true?

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There were many famous poets from different periods of time in Chinese history, and thousands of their poems are still read and appreciated today.

To arouse people’s interest in those classic Chinese poems and promote cultural heritage, China Central Television (CCTV) produced a TV show—Chinese Poetry Competition. The finale (终场) of the hit show’s second season was shown on Feb.7 this year.

Wu Yishu，16，who studies at the High School Affiliated to Fudan University in Shanghai, came out on top. In an earlier episode (一集), Wu wowed the audience when performing in a section entitled “Feihualing”. The game’s theme was “yue”, meaning “moon” or “month” in Chinese. She recited the lines from the Classic of Poetry, the earliest collection of poems in China: “In July, the crickets (蟋蟀) are in the field. In August, they are in the yard. In September, they are at the door. In October, they enter and crawl under our beds.”

“I really admire her knowledge of poems,” said Huang Zijin, 16, a Senior 2 student from Ningbo High School in Zhejiang province, “The first time I saw her wearing traditional Han clothing on TV, I was very impressed by her classical looks. She fulfills all my fantasies for classic Chinese women’s talents. What’s more, she always appears so calm throughout the show, which is very unusual for her age.”

As the old saying goes, “One who is filled with knowledge always behaves with elegance.” “Learning poems isn’t about winning or losing. The power of poetry lies in shaping one’s view of life and developing one’s inner world,” said Li Bo, an expert guest at the Chinese Poetry Competition’s second season.

When it comes to teaching people about poetry, Li Dingguang, the show’s academic advisor, suggested that teachers should explain more about the beauty of the poetry from both the aesthetic (审美的) and emotional sides, and guide the students to lose themselves in the poems’ rhythmic (有节奏的) and rhyming lines.

“Although the amount of ancient Chinese poetry in the textbooks of primary and secondary schools has increased, many students still learn them for exams,” Li Dingguang told China.org.cn. “Therefore, it’s important to help students truly appreciate the artistry and fun of poetry. ”

1.What’s one of the purposes of the TV show Chinese Poetry Competition?

A. To entertain people by enjoying Chinese poems.

B. To see who can recite the most classic Chinese poems.

C. To fulfill people’s fantasies for Chinese women’s talents.

D. To make more people interested in classic Chinese poetry.

2.From Paragraphs 3 and 4, what can we infer about Wu Yishu?

A. She is a talented and elegant Chinese teenager.

B. She has learned a large amount of poetry from textbooks.

C. She is always calm in the show like other competitors of her age.

D. She amazed the audience with the lines from the Classic of Poetry in the finale.

3.According to Li Bo, why do people learn poetry?

A. To get good marks in examinations.

B. To help build up their inner world.

C. To win the Chinese Poetry Competition.

D. To appreciate the beauty of rhythm and rhyme.

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As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let’s look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, “a homeless dog”, “a mad dog”, “a running dog” and “a dog catching a mouse”, have negative meanings. But in western countries, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use the dog to describe positive actions. For example, “you are a lucky dog” means you are a lucky person. And “every dog has its day” means each person has good luck sometimes. To describe a person’s serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”. The word “dog-tired” means very tired. However, Chinese love cats very much. But in western culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel. There are many other examples of how “cat” is used differently as well.

The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries. People think the rose stands for love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national flower of England, America and many other countries.

The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used.

1.“Every dog has its day” means “__________”.

A. Everybody in the world is lucky.

B. Each person lives his own way of life.

C. If one works hard, he’s sure to succeed.

D. Everybody has a time in life to be lucky.

2.Western people usually use “cat” to refer to “_____________”.

A. a tired person　　　　 B. a brave man

C. a homeless person　　 D. an unkind woman

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

A. Words show differences in culture.

B. Chinese people prefer dogs to cats.

C. Western people think cats to be good friends.

D. Rose is the national flower of all western countries.

4.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Negative and Positive Words.

B. Different Countries Have Different Culture.

C. Rose Means the Same in Chinese and English.

D. What Dog and Cat Mean in English and Chinese.

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_______ is surprising is that there are so many Chinese restaurants in Toronto.

A．It                B．That              C．Such             D．What

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Many of us live with a roommate at times. Sometimes, there can be problems.Such as whose turn it is to take out the trash, or who should be the one to clear up after dinner?1.

2.There' s always someone to talk to, so you need never be lonely.

Besides these obvious benefits, there are some　 you may not notice.3.when living　　 with others.To examine the effect of living alone,Australian university researchers did much research and found that people living alone tended to eat less fresh food including fruits and vegetables,which can have side effects on long-term health. However, those living with others generally got benefits from a more varied diet compared to those living alone.

4. The researchers believe the social and cultural roles played by cooking, food preparation and eating may be important considerations. For example,those living with friends have someone else to go shopping with, and thus, they are more likely to buy higher-quality　 fresh food regularly.

In addition, a person living alone can eat whatever they want at any time of the day. However, it' s helpful to have someone around who questions your decision to eat frozen pizza at 3:O0 am.5.

So, if you now live alone, fighting a losing battle against poor eating habits, why not　 consider sharing a home with someone else ?

A. However,There are always ways to solve these problems.

B. You know that there' s always someone else around who can help you feel safer.

C. However, living with another person also comes with many benefits.

D. For example, we 're actually more likely to eat healthier food.

E. In other words, roommates can draw your attention to such an unhealthy routine.

F.Living with roommates will have a good atmosphere.

G. What could explain this?

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There are many American expressions about insects--- like bees, for example. Bees are known as very hard workers. They appear to be busy, moving around their homes, or hives (蜂窝). So you might say you were as busy as a bee if you spent your weekend cleaning your house. In fact, you might say your house was a beehive of activity if your whole family was helping you clean. You also might say you made a beeline for something if you went there right away. When we go to see a movie, my friend always makes a beeline for the place where they sell popcorn (爆米花) .

Here is an expression about bees that is not used much any more, but we like it anyway. We think it was first used in the 1920s. If something was the best of its kind, you might say it was the bee’s knees. Now, we admit that we do not know how this expression developed. In fact, we do not even know if bees have knees!

If your friend cannot stop talking about something because she thinks it is important, you might say she has a bee in her bonnet (女帽). If  someone asks you a personal question, you might say “that is none of your beeswax”. This means none of your business.

Speaking of personal questions, there is an expression when their children ask, “Where do babies come from?” Parents who discuss sex and reproduction (生殖) say this is talking about the birds and bees.

Butterflies are beautiful insects, but you would not want to have butterflies in your stomach. That means to be nervous about having to do something, like speaking in front of a crowd. You would also not want to have ants in your trousers. That is, to be unable to sit still.

1. If you make a beeline for something, you ______ .

A. are as busy as a bee            B. go quickly and directly towards it

C. always go to the same place     D. buy something at a certain place

2.The underlined expression “ it is the bee’s knees” _______ .

A. is not used at all now          B. was first used in the 1820s

C. reminds us that bees have knees  D. means “it is very good”

3. If you ask your American friend Jack “How old is your wife?” he may say “______.”

A. It is none of your beeswax      B. You have a bee in your bonnet

C. It is the bee’s knees            D. You are talking about the birds and bees

4. When you have butterflies in your stomach, you ______ .

A. are too sick to sit still           B. have ants in your trousers

C. are nervous about something     D. have a stomachache

5.The passage mainly tells us _______.

A. some interesting and useful insects  B. some expressions about insects

C. the way of learning expressions     D. some newly-invented expressions

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There are many American expressions about insects--- like bees, for example. Bees are known as very hard workers. They appear to be busy, moving around their homes, or hives (蜂窝). So you might say you were as busy as a bee if you spent your weekend cleaning your house. In fact, you might say your house was a beehive of activity if your whole family was helping you clean. You also might say you made a beeline for something if you went there right away. When we go to see a movie, my friend always makes a beeline for the place where they sell popcorn (爆米花) .

Here is an expression about bees that is not used much any more, but we like it anyway. We think it was first used in the 1920s. If something was the best of its kind, you might say it was the bee’s knees. Now, we admit that we do not know how this expression developed. In fact, we do not even know if bees have knees!

If your friend cannot stop talking about something because she thinks it is important, you might say she has a bee in her bonnet (女帽). If  someone asks you a personal question, you might say “that is none of your beeswax”. This means none of your business.

Speaking of personal questions, there is an expression when their children ask, “Where do babies come from?” Parents who discuss sex and reproduction (生殖) say this is talking about the birds and bees.

Butterflies are beautiful insects, but you would not want to have butterflies in your stomach. That means to be nervous about having to do something, like speaking in front of a crowd. You would also not want to have ants in your trousers. That is, to be unable to sit still.

1. If you make a beeline for something, you _____ .

2. The underlined expression “ it is the bee’s knees” ______ .

3. If you ask your American friend Jack “How old is your wife?” he may say “_____.”

4. When you have butterflies in your stomach, you _____ .

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