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A survey of reading habits shows adult Chinese read 7.78 books a year on average(平均), and children and teenagers under 17 read 8.81 books, according to survey results released on Wednesday in Beijing. This year’s survey, the 15th edition, was conducted and released by Chinese Academy of Press and Publication starting in 1999. The survey focused on the data in 2017.
“Compared with 2016, growth was stable,” said Xu Shengguo, a member of the academy’s research team. “We see it is the result of government efforts. It also shows the reading platforms are different. Besides books in print, there are e-books on computers, smartphones and kindles.”
Xu said although the number is still rising, the average of books Chinese people read are outnumbered by Japan with 11, South Korea with 9, France with 8 and the United States with 7.
The survey found 67.5 percent of urban residents(城市居民)had a habit of reading books in 2017, while 49.3 rural residents(农村居民)did. In recent years, digital reading has grown in the countryside.
73 percent of adult Chinese read digitally, including online, mobile, digital readers and smart phones, compared to 68.2 percent in 2016.
When it comes to favorite types of books, Chinese readers love literature most, followed by lifestyle, history and psychology. As for digital reading, urban love stories are the most popular, followed by history/military, literature classics and fantasy.
Other interesting points from the survey:
●On average, about one in ten adult Chinese reads more than ten books in print in 2017, and about one of twenty reads more than ten digital books.
●12 percent of Chinese read books for more than one hour a day on average.
●Adult Chinese spent 80.43 minutes a day on their smartphones in 2017, a more than six-minute increase from 2016. During this period of time, an average of 27 minutes is spent on WeChat.
●22.8 percent of adult Chinese listened to audio books regularly in 2017, an increase of 5.8 percent compared to 2016.
1.How many ways can people use to read e-books according to Para 2?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
2.What is the meaning of the underlined sentence “Compared with 2016, growth was stable.”?
A. The books Chinese read in 2016 on average are more than those in 2017.
B. The books Chinese read in 2016 on average are fewer than those in 2017.
C. The books Chinese read in 2016 on average are as many as those in 2017.
D. The books Chinese read in 2016 on average are better than those in 2017.
3.How long did Chinese spend on their smartphones in 2016?
A. 74.43 minutes. B. 80.43 minutes. C. 27 minutes. D. 86.43 minutes.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Chinese only read books in print.
B. Chinese love literature classics most for digital reading.
C. More and more rural residents prefer to have digital reading these years.
D. 12 percent of adult Chinese read books for over one hour a day on average.
5.The purpose of the passage is to _________________.
A. show us why Chinese read books
B. encourage more Chinese to read on the smartphones
C. talk about the basic situation of Chinese reading in 2017
D. prove Chinese love reading better than people in any other country in 2017
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A nationwide survey released earlier this year said an average Chinese adult read less than eight books in 2015, among which 4.58 were paper books and 3.26 e-books. With digital books becoming more popular, many people would find it hard to remember the last time they sat down in a bookstore and enjoyed a quiet moment.
But this does not mean that bookstores are losing their customers. To lure more readers, bookstores are now bigger, more beautiful and grander. Here are some of them.
Zhongshuge
Walking into a Zhongshuge bookstore is like entering a sea of books, above the ceiling overhead, beneath the floor under your feet, on the walls, and under the steps of the staircases. Zhongshuge is known for its beautiful designs. The brand now has chains in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Yangzhou.
The Bookworm
The bookworm is a bookshop, bar and café all in one. Hidden in downtown Beijing’s Sanlitun bar area, the place is among the most popular for foreigners looking for some international experiences in the Chinese capital.
In addition to a larger variety of books, the European-style shop also holds lectures and cultural events. It’s often possible for visitors to meet famous authors unexpectedly in the comfortable place.
Paradise Time Travel Bookstore
Tibet（西藏）is a must-visit on many people’s travel lists. You can find the beauty of the ancient Tibetan style. Paradise Time Travel Bookstore is decorated in this way. But if you look closely, you will find it is a foreignlanguage bookshop. This kind of mixture is a great surprise, isn’t it?
The Paradise Time Travel Bookstore is located near the princess Wencheng Theater in
Lhasa(拉萨).
Poplar Kid’s Republic
The Poplar Kid’s Republic, sitting in Beijing’s CBD area, is a fairyland of picture books for children. Thebookshop was selected among one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world by Flavorwire, a popular US news website about art and culture, in 2012.
The colorful designs inside are aimed at encouraging kids to explore books. Pushing the glass doors open, you will see children’s drawings and craftworks(工艺)hanging on the pink walls,
leading you into a world full of imagination.
1.According to the survey, an average Chinese adult read less thanin 2015.
A. 3.26 B. 4.5 C. 8 D. 9
2.We can find Zhongshuge in.
A. Yangzhou B. Beijing C. Suzhou D. Lhasa
3.The underlined word ‘lure’ in paragraph 2 most probably means.
A. contact B. attract C. observe D. choose
4.Flavorwire in the passage is.
A. a beautiful bookshop B. a recent survey C. a news website D. a noisy bar
5.Which of the following is wrong according to the passage?
A. Chinese adults don't read enough books on average.
B. We can meet some famous book writers in the Bookworm.
C. The Paradise Time Travel Bookstore is located in Beijing.
D. You will see children's drawings in the Poplar Kid's Republic.
6.The article is mainly about .
A. the importance of reading books
B. some popular E-books
C. the fun of travelling around
D. some beautiful bookstores in China
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―How can I improve my reading?
―I think the most important is to a good habit of reading.
A. show B. develop C. make D. take
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The survey shows that ________ of the students ________ reading English novels.
A.two-three; is B.two-three; are C.two-thirds; is D.two-thirds; are
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It is helpful to a good habit of reading in language learning.
A. take B. show C. develop D. match
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The Reader, the weekly talk show, is a great TV program ________ brings the habit of reading back into the public.
A. what B. that C. who
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It is helpful to ________ a good habit of reading in language learning.
A. take B. show C. develop D. match
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It is helpful to ________ a good habit of reading in language learning.
A. take B. show C. develop D. match
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The Healthy Habits Survey shows that only about one third of American seniors(老年人) have correct habits. Here are some findings and experts’ advice.
| 1. How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday? Finding: About 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day. Step: Remove(去除) the 300 types of bacteria(细菌) in your mouth each morning with a battery-operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day. 2. How many times did you wash your hands or take a shower yesterday? Finding: Seniors, on average, take a shower fewer than 3 days a week. And nearly 30% wash their hands only 4 times a day一only half of the number that doctors advised. Step: We touch our faces around 3000 times a day一often inviting germs (病菌) to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes. Use toilet paper to keep your hand from touching the door handle. And, most important, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds. 3. How often do you think about fighting germs? Finding: Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should. Step: Know about germs clearly. Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge(海绵)that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds. |
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
1.According to the survey, we can know about________ of American seniors have correct habits.
A. one second B. two thirds
C. one third D. one fourth
2.How long should people brush their teeth gently?
A. One minute. B. Two minutes.
C. Three minutes. D. Four minutes.
3.Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands________.
A. twice a day B. three times a day
C. four times a day D. eight times a day
4.What is found out about American seniors?
A. All of them have good habits.
B. All of them brush their teeth once a day.
C. They all take a shower every day.
D. They aren’t fighting germs better than expected.
5.Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. There are only 200 types of bacteria in the mouth.
B. We touch our faces four times a day.
C. We should wash our hands with cold water.
D. A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet.
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The Healthy Habits Survey shows that only about one third of American seniors(年长者) have correct habits. Here are some findings and expert advice.
1. How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?
·Finding：A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.
·Step： Remove the 300 types of bacteria(细菌) in your mouth each morning with a battery-operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day.
2. How many times did you wash your hands or bathe yesterday?
·Finding：Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 days a week. And nearly 30% wash their
hands only 4 times a day---half of the number which doctors recommend.
·Step：We touch our faces around 3,000 times a day-often inviting germs（病菌）to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes. Use toilet paper to avoid touching the door handle. And, most important, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.
3. How often do you think about fighting germs?
·Finding：Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should.
·Step： Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge（海绵）that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.
1.What is found out American seniors?
A. Most of them have good habits.
B. Nearly 30% of them bathe three days a week .
C. All of then are fighting germs better than expected .
D. About one third of them brush their teeth only once a day.
2. Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands .
A. twice a day B. three times a day
C. four times a day D. eight times a day
3.Which of the following is True according to the text ?
A. We should keep from touching our faces .
B. There are less than 300 types of bacteria in the mouth .
C. A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet .
D. We should wash our hands before touching a door handle .