From good reading we can get pleasure, companionship, experience, and instruction．A good book may absorb our attention so completely that for the time being we forget our surroundings and even our identity．Reading good books is one of the greatest pleasures in life．It increases our contentment when we are cheerful, and lessens our troubles when we are sad．Whatever may be our main purpose in reading, our contact with good books should never fail to give us enjoyment and satisfaction．
With a good book in our hands we need never be lonely．Whether the characters portrayed are taken from real life or are purely imaginary, they may become our companions and friends．In the pages of books we can walk with the wise and the good of all lands and all times．The people we meet in books may delight us either because they resemble human friends whom we hold dear or because they present unfamiliar types whom we are glad to welcome as new acquaintances．Our human friends sometimes may bore us, but the friends we make in books need never weary us with their company．By turning the page we can dismiss them without any fear of hurting their feelings．When human friends desert us, good books are always ready to give us friendship, sympathy, and encouragement．
One of the most valuable gifts bestowed by books is experience．Few of us can travel far from home or have a wide range of experiences, but all of us can lead varied lives through the pages of books．Whether we wish to escape from the seemingly dull realities of everyday life or whether we long to visit some far-off place, a book will help us when nothing else can．To travel by book we need no bank account to pay our way; no airship or ocean liner or stream-lined train to transport us; no passport to enter me land of our heart's desire．
Through books we may get the thrill of risky adventure without danger．We can climb lofty mountains, brave the danger of an Antarctic winter, or cross the hot sands of the desert, all without hardship．In books we may visit the studios of Hollywood; we may walk among the gay crowds of the Paris wide streets; we may join the picturesque peasants in an Alpine village or the kindly natives on a South Sea island．Indeed, through books the whole world is ours for the asking．The possibilities of our literary experiences are almost unlimited．The beauties of nature, the enjoyment of music, the treasures of art, the triumphs of architecture, the miracles of engineering, are all open to the wonder and enjoyment of those who read．
60．Why do we sometimes forget our surroundings and even our identity while reading?
A．No one has come to disturb you．
B．Everything is so quiet and calm around you．
C．The book you are reading is so interesting and attractive．
D．Your book is overdue; you are finishing it at a very fast speed．
61．What can we learn from this passage?
A．Your wish to visit some far-off place can be realized through the pages of the books．
B．To escape from the dull realities of everyday life you should take up reading．
C．Books can always help you to live a colorful life．
D．You may obtain valuable experience from reading good books．
62．The underlined word "weary" means ____．
A．to attract someone's attention B．to distract someone's attention
C．to make someone very tired D．to make someone interested
63．The last paragraph of the passage implies that through books ____．
A．the whole world is more accessible to us
B．we can ask to go anywhere in the world
C．it is possible for us to make a round-the-world trip free of charge
D．we can ask for everything in this world
Situated along Wangfujing Avenue, the Wangfujing Grand Hotel enjoys a prime location with easy access to many tourist attractions such as the Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square and Beihai Park.
Each luxurious room at the Wangfujing Grand is elegantly furnished and comes equipped with modern amenities including satellite TV, internet access and attached bathroom. Most rooms overlook the Forbidden City or Wangfujing Avenue, providing stunning views.
Hotel guests can swim in the indoor pool or workout at the fitness centre while a sauna and spa lets visitor relax and unwind. Other hotel facilities include a beauty salon, gift shop and travel and tickets service.
The Regent Beijing
Surrounded by the modern business district and the ancient streets of old Beijing, Regent Hotel is truly the place to enjoy a world of luxury at a good value.
Situated within walking distance of the main commercial district, Regent Beijing is very close to shops, entertainment outlets, eateries and nightlife. Major attractions like Forbidden Palace and Tiananmen Square are just a 5-minute drive away.
The world-class Regent Beijing not only offers excellent facilities for leisure and business, it also provides personalized and thoughtful service.
Pamper yourself with a treatment in one of the spa’s private rooms or relax in the elegant indoor pool. Energize in the large fitness centre or enjoy some retail shopping at the luxury boutiques.
Raffles Beijing Hotel
Raffles Beijing Hotel is in the heart of the prestigious business and commercial districts and a few minutes from the mystical Forbidden from the mystical Forbidden City, historical Tian’anmen Square, the Silk Market and other famous sights. It is also a short 15 minutes walk from Beijing railway station and less than 5 minutes from Wangfujing subway station, and approximately 40 minutes by car from Beijing Capital International Airport.
Raffles Beijing Hotel was built in the 1900s, now already as an icon of Beijing’s historical heritage. It is ideally situated at the crossroads of famous Chang An Avenue and the district of Wangfujing.The underlined word “anmenities”, as used in the passage, can best be defined as “ ”.
| A．comfortable accommodation. |
| B．convenient transportation. |
| C．nutritious food. |
| D．amusing toys. |
If you choose to stay in Wangfujing Grand Hotel, you can do the following except .
| A．doing some swimming in the pool. |
| B．doing physical exercise at the fitness centre. |
| C．going to Forbidden Palace without leaving the hotel. |
| D．buying souvenirs in the gift shop. |
We can learn from the passage that .
| A．Regent Beijing is very close to Beijing railway station. |
| B．Regent Beijing is a world-class hotel with excellent facilities. |
| C．Only in the Regent Beijing can you enjoy some retail shopping. |
| D．Regent Beijing is now an icon of Beijing’s historical heritage. |
Which of the following is closest to Raffles Beijing Hotel ?
| A．Beijing railway station. |
| B．Wangfujing subway station. |
| C．Wangfujing Grand Hotel. |
| D．Beijing Capital International Airport. |
The passage is written for .
| A．students. | B．passengers. |
| C．tourists. | D．businessmen. |
Dealing with a difficult roommate can be both annoying and challenging. However, by becoming aware of the context of the situation, steps can be taken in order to improve the circumstance.
Identify the source of the problem. Sometimes, when someone is annoying, it is difficult to tell exactly which aspect of the situation is causing the anger. Therefore, it is important to find the one element that caused your anger to begin with.
Evaluate the source of the conflict. Is the conflict trivial, or is it serious ? Sometimes, people can become angry over things that seem like a big deal at the time, but when contemplated (深思), are really unimportant. Nevertheless, before any problem is dealt with, it is necessary to determine how serious it is.
Talk to the roommate about what is bothering you. Communication is very important when dealing with problems. The problems will only become worse if measures are taken without telling one another what is even wrong to begin with.
Listen to the explanation that the roommate has to over. Listening is also important when dealing with conflicts. Hearing each side of the story will make it easier to arrive at a possible solution.
Compromise with one another in order to form a solution. Sometimes, conflicts can be resolved simply by changing small occurrences.The main idea of the passage is .
| A．how to identify the source of the problem. |
| B．how to evaluate the source of the conflict. |
| C．how to contend with a difficult roommate. |
| D．how to communicate with your roommate. |
In the third paragraph, “trivial” is closest in meaning to “ ”.
| A．unconsidered. | B．unconscious. |
| C．unusual. | D．unacceptable. |
The author thinks that all of the following are important to deal with conflicts except .
| A．communicating. | B．listening. |
| C．compromising. | D．challenging. |
How many tips does the writer offer to deal with a difficult roommate ?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
We can find the text in the section of a newspaper.
| A．science. | B．relationship. |
| C．recreation. | D．education. |
Recently I met a former student Jeanie, for lunch. She had been one of my sixth grade students. Before she had moved away, I had been asked to speak as someone who had been a motivator. I spoke telling the crowd gathered that she was a blessing and encouragement to me. She was a child that had come from a family with some problems. When we finally met, she told me that the thing that made me her favorite teacher was the speech I gave every year. I tell my students that when they wake each morning and come to school, they spend more time with me than they spend with their parents. They may be in the same house, but that does not mean that they spend time with them. I told them that my job was to teach them, comfort them, encourage them, and discipline them as needed. However, my most important job was to love them so that they could put away all other thoughts and prepare to learn. I have no losers in my class. They should therefore consider me their mom away from home.
Over lunch, Jeanie asked if she could have the honor of calling me “Mom”, because over the years I have always been a second mom to her. She said she has heard from many friends and this is what they all remember about me That I was not only their teacher, but their mom; someone to comfort them, guide them and teach them.Which of the following statements is NOT true about Jeanie ？
| A．She is a former student of the author. |
| B．She is one of sixth grade students. |
| C．She was from a family with problems. |
| D．She was a blessing to the author. |
It can be concluded that the author is her job.
| A．tired of. | B．worried about. | C．crazy about | D．fond of. |
By saying “I have always been a second mom to her”, Jeanie meant that “ ”.
| A．I was a teacher as good as a mother. |
| B．She was so lucky to have two moms. |
| C．She would treat me as her mom forever. |
| D．I was always less concerned about her. |
What is the most important job for the author ?
| A．To teach students. | B．To comfort students. |
| C．To encourage students. | D．To love students. |
Which of the following is the best title ?
| A．Former Students. | B．Second Mom. |
| C．Good Teachers. | D．Unforgettable Speech. |
More women are graduating from colleges than men.The situation is causing some people to worry about the future.The trend could cause social problems，according to a report on July 8 by the Washington Post.
Women received about 57 percent of the bachelor’s degrees awarded this year from colleges and universities in the United States.The figure of 57 percent has been the highest since World War Ⅱ ended in 1945.During the war，many men were in the military.
The gap between men and women is greater among African Americans and Hispanics.Two AfricanAmerican women receive a degree for every AfricanAmerican man.Only 40 percent of Hispanics who get a degree are males.
The USA Department of Education estimates 698,000 females received bachelor’s degree this year.The number of male graduates was 529,000.The trend toward more female graduates began in the mid1980s.Nobody seems to know why.However，many theories exist.
Researchers say the trend could lead to social problems.They also say this may indicate two things.It may reflect the increasing success of women.But it also may show the educational problems affecting men.
High school graduation rates are slightly lower for men than for women.Males also make up the vast majority of students in special education classes.
The Business Roundtable is studying the trend.The group is an organization of chief executives of some of the nation’s largest corporations.Susan Traiman is the director of the group’s education policy.Traiman said the nation couldn’t afford to let half its population fail to develop skills needed for the future.Some people worry about the future because ________.
| A．there are many social problems in America |
| B．more and more men don’t like the life in college |
| C．more AfricanAmerican women receive a degree |
| D．fewer and fewer men receive a degree than women in America |
Which one of the following statements is right according to this passage?
| A．There must be something wrong with the education system. |
| B．40% of the Hispanics get a degree in America. |
| C．Nobody knows the reason why more women get a degree than men. |
| D．More than half of the men received bachelor’s degrees this year. |
The underlined word “estimates” in the fourth paragraph means ________.
| A．guesses | B．explains | C．introduces | D．discovers |
What Susan Traiman said means that ________.
| A．the nation should prevent the women from receiving further education |
| B．the nation would be too poor to develop its education |
| C．the nation didn’t have enough money for women’s further education |
| D．the nation should encourage men to develop skills for the future |
What is the main subject discussed in the text?
| A．Women are more successful in America than men. |
| B．More women than men are graduating from college. |
| C．Men are more successful in America than women. |
| D．There are two kinds of social problems in America. |
Recently，scientists attending a meeting in Chicago presented new studies showing how food and its production affect global warming.They offered some suggestions for how to eat in a more environmentally friendly way.
For many years，scientists have warned us that our planet is getting warmer.If current trends continue，animals may start to die off and life could get very difficult for everyone.The temperature is rising because humans have been releasing massive amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere，which surround the planet and keep heat from escaping.One of these gases is carbon dioxide.
Most carbon dioxide we produce comes from the process of making and eating food，the scientists reported in Chicago.The production of meat contributes to a lot of carbon dioxide.And much of meat’s contribution comes from beef，which is responsible for releasing even more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
The process of making a hamburger，for example，requires a lot of energy.A cow has to be fed and raised，and cow’s wastes are a major source of greenhouse gases.After the cow is killed，the meat has to be processed and shipped to a consumer，which takes fuel.And most of the cow won’t even be used for meat people eat.
By the time a hamburger finally lands on a dinner plate，it has taken a heavy toll on the environment.It is believed that the process of making a halfpound allbeef burger adds about 19 times the weight of hamburgers in carbon dioxide.
The message is clear：We can greatly reduce the production of greenhouse gases by eating less beef.Other kinds of meat like pork and chicken do less harm to the environment—at least in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases released.Nathan Pelletier，a scientist at Dalhousie University in Canada，reported that if everyone in industrial countries ate chicken instead of beef，we would cut the Earth’s greenhouse gases by more than half.
All kinds of meat，the scientists reported，are harder on the planet than vegetables.To grow and eat a pound of potatoes，for example，sends less than one quarter pound of carbon dioxide into the air.So shifting our diet to less meat and more vegetables may do the world some good.The text mainly tells us ________.
| A．what we eat can affect the whole planet |
| B．the way we live affects the environment |
| C．how we can save energy on the Earth |
| D．how we can produce environmentfriendly food |
What is likely to happen if the climate is getting warmer according to the passage?
| A．Sea level will continue to rise sharply. |
| B．Human beings won’t have enough food. |
| C．It would be very hard for man to survive. |
| D．All the animals and plants will disappear. |
Why does the author mention the process of making a hamburger?
| A．To show meat is usually part of a hamburger. |
| B．To illustrate that our food contributes to greenhouse gases. |
| C．To prove making a hamburger is a complex process. |
| D．To suggest a lot of energy is needed to make hamburgers. |
The author believes one effective way to fight global warming is ________.
| A．we should eat no pork and no chicken |
| B．we should eat more chicken than beef |
| C．we should eat not meat but vegetables |
| D．we should eat less meat and more vegetables |
Which of the following statements would Nathan Pelletier agree to?
| A．Eating pork and chicken is more environmentally friendly. |
| B．Meat consumption is the main cause of greenhouse gases. |
| C．People in industrial countries consume more beef than fish. |
| D．Eating more beef is a more efficient way to save more energy. |
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