—Are you surprised by the ending of the film?
—NO, I ________ the book, so I already knew the story.
A.was reading B.had read C.am reading D.have read
It’s difficult to be_____when we’re stuck in a traffic jam, but we have to be.
A.energetic B.patient C.impressive D.relaxing
----Mary and Jack will marry next week.
----____________ They were strangers to each other only a month ago.
A.I’m glad to hear that. B.Congratulations.
C.You can’t be serious. D.I believe so.
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I finished my junior middle school in boarding school. At first, I felt very lonely because I hardly know anybody. I couldn’t get on well with my classmates and just looked forward to go back home to meet my parents. I even couldn’t concentrate on my subjects. As time went by, besides, I gradually got used to the school life. I made many new friends or often took part in activities, in that I improved my communicating skills. As I had a lot of interested things to do, I finally enjoyed with my school life. Now, whenever I think of my first boarding school experience, I think of them as being instructive and unforgettably.
For most people, traveling overseas to a foreign country can be an amazing experience. However, for those who are not prepared to take part in a new culture, they may be totally overwhelmed（不知所措的） by having to go through unfamiliar events. This phenomenon is called culture shock, and often happens when people visit a country for which they are not ready. 1. .
First of all, one must remember to prepare themselves by reading some materials for their visit. 2. . Instead, take some time to read, research, and look up information on the exact country you are traveling to.You can do it either through the use of a library or a bookstore, or through the Internet.
3. . Many times these people can answer questions you may have about the country, especially when you can’t find the answers from the research you have done online or in books. 4. . So you can turn to the people who have been to the country and their experience must be of great use to you.
Lastly, after you have done everything you can do to get prepared, you are on your way to your destination. 5. . It is so important to be flexible（灵活的）in your travel, which really helps to break down any culture shock you might experience.
Keep these tips in mind, and be open in your travel experience.Happy traveling!
A. Many people think traveling abroad is terrible
B. What’s more, first-hand experience is very valuable
C. Besides, talk with people who have visited the country
D. Remember to deal with unexpected situations flexibly
E. Here are some ways on how to study and live happily in a foreign country
F. Do not just show up in a new country with no idea about what to expect even in the least
G. One can avoid embarrassment and enjoy the trip more if they have made some preparations against such “shock”
If you enjoy reading, the world in books will become a place which is not to be experienced in watching television only for entertainment. Studies have shown how those who read for pleasure achieve more in literacy（读写能力）and thinking abilities than those who don’t.Actually, there is nothing else that will expand your language skills and make your imagination fly.
To begin with, language skills can be better learned through reading for pleasure than through watching TV for entertainment. At its best, television can be educational as well as entertaining, but nobody wishes to improve his literacy by simply sitting in front of a TV box. Therefore, only by reading can you enlarge your vocabulary. However, it must be made clear that the relation between literacy and reading is like comparing health to sport. One is something practical and the other is something you do because you enjoy it.
The books that help you most in imagination are those that make you think most. In this point, reading for pleasure, both paper-based and on-screen, is far more helpful than watching TV. For example, there is always a book which is opened with expectation and closed with profit: imagination. Unluckily, some people's love of books is lost influenced by television, which is considered as a decline in thinking abilities.
On the whole, watching TV is largely harmless as an entertainment and information tool, but there is no better way to improve your language skills and imagination than reading for pleasure. For those who would continue to enjoy reading, there is a paradise（天堂） not yet being lost. Having got an amount of language skills through wide reading, you might as well imagine that such a paradise would not be very unlike a kind of library.
1.What does the writer mainly talk about in Paragraph 1?
A.The advantage of reading books.
B.The way of improving language skills.
C.The pleasure in watching TV.
D.The advantage of our imagination.
2.What does the writer say about reading in the text?
A.People can get the latest information through it.
B.It offers more pleasure than watching TV.
C.It plays a bigger role in kids’ growth than watching TV.
D.More language skills will be gained as people read more.
3.Which word can replace the underlined word “decline” in Paragraph3?
A.Development.
B.Decrease.
C.Destroy.
D.Improvement.
4.What does the writer think of watching TV?
A.It’s a waste of time and energy.
B.It’s a paradise for those who like watching TV.
C.It’s helpful in some aspects.
D.It’s done only for entertainment.
