Teens Enjoy Reading
According to a survey on reading conducted by the U.S. National Education Association (NEA), young Americans say reading is important—more important than computers and science. Over 50% of the twelve to eighteen years old children interviewed said they enjoy reading a lot. Seventy-nine percent find it stimulating and interesting, and 87% think it is relaxing. Most of those surveyed (68%) disagree with the opinion that reading is boring, or old-fashioned.
Teens Read Variety of Material
Over half the teenagers interviewed said they read more than ten books a year. The results also showed that middle-school students read more books than high school students. Most teens (66%) like to read fiction, such as novels and stories. Only 26% were interested in non-fiction, such as biographies and history books. Sixty-four percent of students liked reading ‘stories about people of my own age’ as their favorite topic. Mysteries and detective stories came second on the list at 53%. Just under 50% said they were interested in reading about their own culture and heritage.
Other Interests
Of the teenagers who participated in the survey, 49% said that libraries are where they get most of their books. However, many complained that their school libraries do not have enough up-to-date, interesting books and magazines. Even though many teenagers in the U.S. enjoy reading, they still have other interests. When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music. TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.
Another survey which is published by www. SmartGirl.com studied the differences between teenage boys’ and girls’ reading habits. According to the report, more girls than boys read for fun. Many more girls (77%) than boys (6%) read fashion and beauty magazines. More boys (47%) than girls (7%) read magazines about video games, but an equal number of each like to read adventure stories and newspapers. Girl also read more material about celebrities and social issues such as crime, drugs, or poverty. Boys, on the other hand, read more about sports.Most teens enjoy reading______.
| A．history books | B．novels and stories |
| C．about their own culture | D．about science |
The teens think that ________ is the most difficult to give up.
| A．reading books | B．watching TV |
| C．reading magazines | D．listening to music |
The proper headline for paragraph 4 is ______.
| A．Teens’ Reading Habit | B．Another Survey about Teens |
| C．Boys’ and Girls’ Interests | D．Boys’ and Girls’ Habits Differ |
It is reported that over 300 million people in China are suffering from nearsightedness. As more children have got eye trouble, their parents hope to cure the disease by some different ways, such as by correcting the way children read and sit. But in fact, one should start with the exercise with one’s feet. Here are three ways to save eyes.
First, don’t tie your shoes too closely. Try to wear comfortable and soft shoes and socks or walking without shoes and socks at home. While you are travelling, try to wear cloth shoes in order to improve blood circulation.
Second, walking on tiptoe is good for one’s eyesight. It can fight against eyesight trouble. Numbers show that most of ballet performers’ eyesight is better..
Third, rope skipping does good to one’s eyesight. When skipping the rope, one has to move quickly, making both the brain and the eyes excited. It may also help make one grow taller.
Besides foot exercises, it is good to pull one’s ears. Pulling the ears 20 times quickly is also a great way. It can keep one’s eyes healthy.
根据上面短文内容填空。It is reported that _________ people have got eye trouble, especially_________.
In fact, one should start with the exercise with one’s feet instead of __________ children read and sit and there are ____________ ways to save eyes.
When we are traveling, we should try to wear ________ because they are ______________.
Numbers show that most of ___________ eyesight is better because ___________ is good for one’s eyesight.
It is also a great way _________20 times quickly besides__________ .
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It was December 25. Marie, a 13-year-old Australian girl, was happy. It was Christmas, and Marie's mother was making a special cake. She put four small coins into the cake, and then she baked (烤) it. The four coins were for good luck. After dinner Marie and her family ate the cake. They found three coins in the cake and put them on the table. Where was the fourth coin? It was missing, but Marie's mother didn't notice.
After Christmas, Marie got sick. She coughed, and she couldn’t speak. After six weeks she felt better, but she still couldn't speak. Marie's parents took her to hospital. Doctors at the hospital looked her over, and then said, "We are sorry, but we can't help her." For 12 years Marie didn't speak. She grew up, she got a job, and she got married. But she never spoke. One day, when Marie was 25 years old, she got a sore throat ( 嗓子疼 ) at work. She began to cough. She coughed up something small and black. What was it? Marie didn't know. She took it to the hospital. A doctor at the hospital said, "This is a coin!" The doctor told Marie, "I think you can speak again." Marie went to a special doctor, and soon she could talk.
根据上面短文的内容回答问题。What did Marie's mother make at Christmas?
__________________________________________________________What did Marie's mother put some coins in the cake for?
__________________________________________________________ How many coins did Marie's family find after eating the Cake?
___________________________________________________________How long didn’t Marie speak?
__________________________________________________________Could Marie speak at last?
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It’s a long-awaited day for China. The navy now has its first aircraft carrier(航空母舰), Liaoning. It’s a unique experience to get to know the life in the carrier. The carrier is just like a small city on the sea. It has all the functions for daily life. There are 4 words to sum up its characters: big, small, much and high. The carrier Liaoning is such a huge one that the total length of the whole corridor（过道）could reach over 20 kilometers. But the living space for the sailors（水手）is quite small. That’s because the carrier is designed for researching purposes, rather than comfortable living. Over 1,000 sailors, both men and women, are living onboard. They are arranged among over 3,000 tiny rooms below the deck.. For visitors, it’s so easy to get lost. So the first thing the new sailors have to learn is their way around. The number of female sailors is much less than that of the males, taking about 5 percent of the total. But they play a key role in carrying out some special missions.
Also, you will be surprised by the high level of education of today’s sailors. The captain said that over 90 percent of the sailors are college graduates. Six hold Doctor’s Degrees and 45 have a Master’s. The whole team is young but vigorous. The complex work on the carrier requires high management abilities for the commanders onboard(在船上). Why do we visitors get lost easily inside the carrier?
| A．Because they don’t have a map. |
| B．Because the living space is quite small. |
| C．Because there are too many corridors for rooms. |
| D．Because the corridor inside the carrier is too long. |
Why is the living space for the sailors（水手）quite small?
| A．Because the carrier is designed for researching purposes, rather than comfortable living. |
| B．Because the carrier is small. |
| C．Because It has all the functions for daily life. |
| D．Because the whole corridor（过道）could reach over 20 kilometers. |
What does the word “high” in Line 4 refer to（指代）？
| A．The aircraft carrier is high since it is just like a small city. |
| B．Most of the soldiers received good education. |
| C．The expense（花费）to run a carrier is high. |
| D．The high-level of their training. |
The number of female sailors is about ____________
| A．50 | B． 150 | C．200 | D．600 |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Liaoning is our country’s first aircraft carrier. |
| B．Most of the sailors on the carrier are college graduates. |
| C．There are far fewer women sailors than men sailors on the carrier. |
| D．It is comfortable for the sailors to live in the carrier. |
Chinese Restaurant We specialize in banquets and parties. Authentic(正宗) Chinese food. Special lunchtime dishes. licensed and BYO(bring your own) SUNDAY DIM SUM(点心）LUNCH Situated in Smithfield Shopping centre. Tel: 361 9042 Place: 589 Walkley Road, Smithfield |
Hamburger Joe’s Dine in or take away 7 days a week. Friendly, polite waitress service. Pleasant, informal and air-conditioned surroundings. Time: Mon. Noon—10pm Tues. Noon—11pm Wed.—Sat. Noon—Midnight Sun. Noon—9pm Place: 14 Jetty Road, Glenelg Tel: 295 7783 |
The Seafood Inn Licensed Café We offer lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere（气氛）with indoor or outdoor seating. We have an interesting wine list and freshly prepared foods. Time: Tuesday to Friday 12:00—3:00 pm 6:30—11:30 pm Tel: 306 2481 Place: 482 Spring Street, Carlton |
Peppi’s Italian Restaurant Pasta just like Mama used to make Italian or Australian wines or BYO Time: Open 7 days for lunch and dinner Car parking available Tel: 224 1086 Place: 28 O’Connell ST CITV |
| Pizza Palace Pizza ·Beer ·Wine Fully Licensed Full take-away service Special children’s menu Everard Park, Glenelg City |
If you’d like to order some dim sum, you should dial ______________.
| A．361 9042 | B．306 2481 | C．224 1086 | D．295 7783 |
Pizza Palace is the best place for children to eat because ______________.
| A．the waitress service is friendly and polite |
| B．there is a special children’s menu |
| C．there are indoor or outdoor seats |
| D．it’ s close to Smithfield Shopping centre |
How many hours a day is the Seafood Inn open from Tuesday to Friday?
| A．3. | B．5. | C．8. | D．12. |
The address of Hamburger Joe’s is ______________.
| A．589 Walkley Road, Smithfield | B．14 Jetty Road, Glenelg |
| C．28 O’Connell ST CITV | D．482 Spring Street, Carlton |
The following statements are true EXCEPT ___________.
| A．Peppi’s Italian Restaurant allows you to bring your own drinks |
| B．You can’t buy breakfast at Hamburger Joe’s |
| C．You can enjoy authentic Chinese food in Chinese Restaurant |
| D．You can dine in or take away from Pizza Palace |
It was the Greek shopkeeper who taught me about the power of being kind.
In 2008, I left Spain to study alone in London. My parents had to bring up my three younger sisters and two younger brothers, so I found three part-time jobs to pay for my studies. I worked early mornings and late nights, so I was tired, really tired, all the time.
Unfortunately, I got a cold and had a very high fever. Because I had spent all my free time working since I came to London, I hardly took part in any activities and I had no friends. Besides, I was too shy to communicate with others and ask others for help. After sleeping on the sickbed for two days, I went out to get some food. Normally, I went to the supermarket, but this time I went into the Greek shop, a small corner shop, because it was closer.
I picked up some food and gave it to the shopkeeper, who asked me, ‘You look terrible, my boy! You are not feeling well, right?’
I said YES in a low voice.
She pointed at the salami (腊肠) and bread I was buying and offered, ‘I can make you a sandwich, so you don’t have to do it yourself.’
I nodded without saying a word.
So, she made the sandwich and asked me to wait a moment. She went into the back room and came again with a bowl of hot soup.
‘It will warm you up,’ she said with a friendly smile.
What really warmed me up was not the soup. It was her smile that told me she cared me. Her kindness reminded me of my mother.
I had been quite shy, but from that day on, I did not let shyness prevent me from communicating with and being kind to others. Now I work in a children’s hospital in Africa. I love my work and people around me. I always bring my smile and kindness to them.When did the writer leave for London?
| A．In 2003. | B．In 2009. | C．In 2008. | D．10 years ago. |
What can we learn about the writer and his family?
| A．His parents could not afford his studies. |
| B．There are five kids in his family. |
| C．The writer is the youngest child in the family. |
| D．In 2008 the writer left London to study in Spain. |
What happened to the writer?
| A．He lost his part-time jobs. |
| B．He had an argument with his friends. |
| C．He got a cold and had a very high fever. |
| D．He was not popular at his school. |
What did the shopkeeper not do for the writer?
| A．She made the sandwich |
| B．She cooked a bowl of hot soup |
| C．She made some bread |
| D．She sold him some salami |
Which of the following words can’t describe the Greek shopkeeper?
| A．Friendly. | B．Shy. | C．Nice. | D．Kind. |
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