“How many common English words were invented by Shakespeare?”
How long did it take people to find the answer to this question 15 years ago? And now! You can google it and find the answer immediately!
Google is the most popular Internet search engine（搜索引擎）in the world. It was invented by two students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. They met in 1993, when they were studying computer science at Stanford University, USA. They dreamed of producing something that could also answer any question in seconds.
Internet search engines at that time were slow and gave many websites that weren’t useful. In January 1996, Page and Brin decided to make a better and faster search engine. They thought the results should be based on the most popular websites.
Nobody would give them money for their project, so they used their own money. They also borrowed money from family and friends. Then, in 1998, they were given a cheque for $100,000, and they started their own company(公司). Their first office was in a friend’s garage(车库).The company name is Google, a word which comes from mathematics. A “google” is a very high number — 1 followed by a hundred zeros.
The Google search engine was soon used by thousands of people worldwide because it was fast, easy and correct. By 2002 it was the biggest search engine on the Internet. Now, more questions have been answered by Google than any other Internet service, from sport to science, and from music to medicine. Google hopes that in the future all the world’s information will be put on the Internet, so that everybody can find everything.Why did the writer begin this passage by asking you a question?
| A．Because he or she liked to begin this passage by asking readers a question. |
| B．Because he or she was afraid that the readers didn’t know this question. |
| C．Because he or she wanted to make the readers interested in this passage. |
| D．Because Shakespeare is one of the most famous people in the world. |
The underlined word “cheque” in the fifth paragraph means _______.
| A．楼房 | B．账单 | C．订单 | D．支票 |
From the passage we know that at the beginning of their project, _______.
| A．there was not any search engine on the Internet |
| B．nobody supported them except their family and friends |
| C．Larry Page and Sergey Brin dreamed to answer any question |
| D．one of the most popular websites gave them a cheque for $100,000 |
Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Now the Google search engine is widely used in the world. |
| B．The Google search engine was not the biggest one before 2002. |
| C．Larry Page and Sergey Brin named google after a hundred zeros. |
| D．The service of the Google search engine is very popular. |
The passage mainly tells us _______.
| A．the development of the Google search engine |
| B．about Larry Page and Sergey Brin |
| C．how to find information on the Internet |
| D．how to use the Google search engine |
◆More than 22，000 pubs（酒馆） have a weekly quiz（智力测试） night.Some people say that the success of modern﹣day pub quizzes is caused by a board game from the 1980s，called Trivial Pursuit.In the game players had to answer questions about unimportant details.But whatever the reason，pub owners now say they hold quiz nights because quizzers drink like fish，so it is good business for them. |
◆In the quiz，the quiz master reads questions out loud and people answer questions in teams.A lot of the time，people choose funny names for their teams.There are normally several rounds，and a quiz can go on for 2 to 3 hours!Each round can be about a different topic，or questions can be mixed.Topics can be about nature，culture，life，health，food，science，sports，music and more. |
◆Many pubs have old names referring to monarchs（君主），such as The King's Head or The Queen Victoria，but of course this doesn't mean they are only for kings or queens.Pubs have always welcomed people from all classes and parts of society.In some pubs you can get drinks on the house，meaning they are free.If you've paid to be in the quiz，there is usually a surprising prize. |
◆More than half of the people in a recent survey on the Internet answered these questions incorrectly：How many countries make up Great Britain？What is the world's largest desert？ Study!Make sure you know the names of the winners of sporting events，Oscars and TV shows.Also there is need to have a look at the world map.Besides studying，it's very important to choose your team wisely.Try to have a mix of men and women，and no more than five people.Don't choose someone who is always completely sure that they're right，in fact sometimes they're wrong!Once you've got your team together，always trust your first answer，and don't think about it too much.Make sure that not everyone in your team drinks too much，otherwise the last round is going to get really difficult！ |
（1）Pub owners are willing to hold the quiz night because .
A.it is held freely once a week to meet customers
B.they can ask quizzers some difficult questions
C.it can provide a good chance for their business
D.they believe Trivial Pursuit is still popular now
（2）Which of the following is true according to Parts 2&3？
A.Quizzers usually group their teams with funny names.
B.Normally each round will go on for two to three hours.
C.Pubs with names of monarchs are for kings and queens.
D.Every quizzer will receive a surprising prize in the end.
（3）In order to win the quiz，quizzers had better .
①have a complete understanding of different topics
②be in a mixed team no more than five members
③trust their first answers to the questions
④drink as much as they can till the last round
A. ①②
B. ②③
C. ①④
D. ③④
Have you ever wondered how a book is made？It takes a lot of people to make a book.It can take months，or even years，for a book to go from an idea to a finished product.
A book begins when an author comes up with an idea for a book.Authors get ideas in different ways.They may get ideas from their own lives，from watching the world around them，or from reading.
Next，an author may plan the book by making an outline （提纲）.Sometimes authors do research to gather information.They may read books or articles.They may interview people or visit places.
Then，the author begins to write.Authors may write for months or years to finish a manuscript.A manuscript is the text an author produces for publication.
Finally，the author sends the completed manuscript to a publisher.If the publisher decides to publish the book，the author works with an editor.An editor reads the manuscript.Then he or she recommends changes to improve the book.A copy editor reads the manuscript to correct any grammatical mistake.
After an author makes the suggested changes，a designer may decide how the book will look.The designer may choose the size，shape，and type styles for the book.Some picture book authors create their own illustrations（插图）.If not，an illustrator is chosen to create pictures for the book.
The illustrator makes sketches of pictures that will go on each page.The sketches are sent to the publishing company.The editor makes sure the pictures clearly tell the story.The designer checks how the words and pictures will fit together on the pages.
After the design changes are made，the illustrator begins creating the final pictures.He or she may change the colours，the perspective，or the composition of pictures.It may take months to create all the pictures.
The finished art is then sent to the publisher.The designer adjusts（调整） how the pictures and words fit together on the pages.The completed pages are sent to the printer.Many books are still made into books with paper pages.
The printer uses huge printing presses to make the pages.The pages are fixed together.The book cover is added.The finished books are then sent to the publisher's warehouse.They are stored there until they are bought by libraries and bookstores.
E﹣readers have changed how some books are made.Some authors do not use a publisher at all.Instead of sending a manuscript to a publisher，some authors turn their manuscripts into e﹣Books themselves.Finally，an author's eBook is uploaded（上传） to virtual bookstores on the Internet.Customers can buy and download e﹣Books from these websites.
（1）According to the passage，the designer's job is to .
A.create pictures for the book
B.make an outline of the book
C.decide how the book will look
D.correct grammatical mistakes in the book
（2）Your first book will be published soon.What will first happen to it after the illustrator has created the final pictures？
A.
A designer often chooses a style for the book.
B.
The editor and the designer check the words and pictures.
C.
The designer finishes the pages.
D.
The printer prints the pages.
（3）The writer uses the LAST paragraph to .
A.introduce the history of e﹣Books
B.describe the disadvantages of e﹣Books
C.show the development of making a book
D.ask customers to support authors in making a book
（4）The writer explains how to make a book by .
A.giving causes
B.showing steps
C.providing examples
D.expressing opinions
（5）What is the best title for the passage？
A.From Idea to Book
B.Different Kinds of Books
C.Workers in the Publishing House
D.Between Publishers and Customers
To improve your reading，you can try the form of reader's theatre，a formatted（编排）script for readers to read aloud.It's so interesting!
Cast of Characters：Narrator，Kayla，Ms.Lee，Zack
Narrator：On a sunny day in southern Texas，Ms.Lee's students gathered in the school playground.
Ms.Lee：Tomorrow is the day of the sidewalk（人行道） chalk﹣art festival.The principal has allowed us to practise our wet﹣chalk drawing on the playground sidewalk，which will be our studio.Remember，whenever you want to draw on a sidewalk，always ask an adult in charge for permission before you draw.Now let's review the steps of wet﹣chalk drawing.What do we do first？
Narrator：As the students told her the steps in order，Ms.Lee wrote them on a large pad of paper.When she finished writing，she pulled the paper off the pad and displayed the directions so everyone could read them.Then the students chose and soaked（浸湿） their pieces of chalk.Meanwhile，Kayla and Zack planned their drawing.
Kayla：Let's draw a jungle feast.Parrots can be eating all kinds of fruit.
Zack：I'll draw a model train carrying food to the birds.
Narrator：The students removed their pieces of chalk from the water and drew.As Zack drew a sweeping curve of train track，his hand knocked over the jar of water.He and Kayla watched water streak across their drawing.
Zack：Our drawing is ruined（毁坏）!
Kayla：Don't be so worried!Quick，mix the water and the chalk together!Now let's use more chalk and smear（涂抹） it around.
Narrator：Kayla and Zack worked quickly.The smeared colours looked glorious，like rich，thick frosting on a cake.
Ms.Lee：That looks great!That's a special method you're using，kids.Are you two interested in taking part in the chalk﹣art festival tomorrow？The timetable for the festival says that drawing starts at 9：00 a.m.
Kayla and Zack：Sure!
Kayla： Tomorrow well pour water over our drawing on purpose.
Zack：Then we'll know just what to do!
（1）What do we know about readers' theatre？
A.A place for readers to enjoy plays.
B.A reading material for people to read aloud.
C.A series of steps for children to draw on the sidewalk.
D.A number of people gathering together to play games.
（2）What does the underlined word "streak" in the passage mean？
A.Rise rapidly.
B.Move quickly.
C.Disappear suddenly.
D.Swim slowly.
（3）The narrator in the readers' theatre .
A.tells the whole story in a silent way
B.gives instructions to the characters
C.helps the characters understand the story
D.describes settings and events
（4）What does the underlined sentence "Tomorrow we'll pour water over our drawing on purpose."at the end of the passage mean？
A.Kayla and Zack will ruin their drawing with water for fun.
B.Kayla and Zack will find the steps by accident by themselves.
C.Kayla and Zack will draw as well as their teacher by pouring water.
D.Kayla and Zack will draw pictures using the method they discovered today.
About art
Art is a vast subject，including all kinds of pictures and sculptures.This book introduces 32 works by some of the world's most famous artists.This is only a small selection，but it reveals（揭示） huge differences in what artists do.
Why make art？
Artists make art for many reasons.Sometimes，they just want to create something beautiful.But hundreds of years ago﹣ when many people couldn't read﹣ paintings were often designed to illustrate stories.
Very grand paintings were usually made to order，for wealthy clients who wanted to impress people.More recently，artists have begun to paint to express their own feelings or explore ideas.
About this book
The pictures reproduced in this book were painted over the last 500 years.They are arranged（排列） in order of date，so you can see how ideas about art have changed over time.If you would like to see more art，there is lots on the Internet﹣ ﹣just follow the links recommended throughout the book.If you can，visit an art gallery too，so you can experience seeing the"real thing".
（1）Why are the works introduced in the book？
A.To tell readers huge differences in what artists do.
B.To offer readers all kinds of pictures and sculptures.
C.To share every famous artists life story with readers.
D.To introduce a number of works from an artist to readers.
（2）The works in the book are arranged in order of .
A.size
B.space
C.time
D.importance
（3）The passage above mainly .
A.gives an introduction to the book
B.shows the size of each part in the book
C.shows the number of the artists in the book
D.gives the reasons to order paintings in the book
You must have many hobbies，reading，painting and so on.One day，you happen to see a poster，"World Book Day".Interested，you stop and read the poster.
Hello and welcome to World Book Day |
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Celebrate reading for pleasure in your school—all year round! |
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Word Book Day is here to change lives through a love of books and shared reading，and bring books to the children who need them most.World Book Day an excellent chance for everyone to celebrate the joy of reading. ●Share A Story Live—our exciting digital events programme，beaming authors（作家）straight into your school. ●World Book Day Book Club—a new online reading community. ●Raising money，raising reader—our fundraising ideas to help us change lives through reading. ●Share A Story Corner—stories to encourage families to read together. |
Happy World Book Day! For up﹣to﹣date information，visit our website worldbookday.com! |
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（1）World Book Day is a special day for people to .
A.celebrate the joy of reading
B.change lives by raising money
C.meet famous authors at home
D.enjoy writing in local communities
（2）According to the poster，if you want to read stores with your parents，you can join .
A.Share A Story Live
B.Share A Story Corner
C.World Book Day Book Club
D.Raising money，raising readers
（3）The designer uses words and pictures in the poster to .
A.catch readers' attention
B.encourage families to write books
C.help readers form reading habits
D.recommend different types of books
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