What made the whole nation sad was that more than 100 miners were buried in the underground coal mine.
A．live B．living C．alive D．lively
—What do you think of Zhang Qiang?
— does he study hard in school, does he keep the school rules.
A．Not only; but also B．Neither; nor
C．Either; or D．Hardly; when
The organization has decided to hold campaign to raise money for poor in the city.
A．a; a B．the; the C．the; a D．a; the
Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. Instead, they’re a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book. The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey or while you’re hanging out with the family.
Before getting into the recommendations, we need to determine your English reading comprehension level so you don’t pick a book which is so challenging that it’s stressful or so simple that it’s boring.
If you’re at the beginner level, there are two options: reading a children’s book or reading a book that you’ve read in Chinese translation. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since you’re already familiar with the story. If you’re at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options, as they’ll be guaranteed page turners and that will increase the possibility of your getting all the way through the book. For advanced readers, science fiction, classic works of literature or contemporary prize winners （Booker, Nobel, Pulitzer） are good options.
The most important thing is to pick a book that you’re really interested in. When I pick up a new book in Chinese, the first few chapters are always really hard to get through, as I have to get accustomed to the way the individual author uses the language. But after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story. Some of my favorite Chinese-language eye candy are books that are series like Brothers by Yu Hua or The Dancer by Hai Yan. I like them because there’s always a lot of action and story development to keep me involved, which helps me make it through those first few chapters.
Another great way to keep yourself motivated over the holiday is to find a friend who’s interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve and discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or e-mail. I’m currently doing that with my friend Laura. We’ve been doing this since we were classmates in Chinese at college.
Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton or British writer Agatha Christie; and if you like horror, US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun. But really you should just find a topic or author that you’re interested in, and the rest will go from there. Happy reading!
－from 21st Century （January 21, 2009）
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Enjoy English language literature on vacation |
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Theme |
Find a good book to read on your journey to a 1.___________ place. |
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2.____________ of proper books |
●Beginners may pick a children’s book or a book whose story is 3. ____________ to them. ●Poplar books might make it4.____________for intermediate-level readers to read them from cover to cover. ●Science fiction, classic works of literature or contemporary prize winners may be 5._____________ for advanced readers. |
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Ways to keep up your 6. ____________ for reading |
●Choose a book that is interesting enough to 7.____________ you in the story and help get through some difficult chapters . ●Read along with a friend a book you both feel interested in and 8._____________views on plot lines or vocabulary to achieve your common goals. |
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Books 9.________ |
●Harry Potter series ●Narnia series ●Works by Michael Crichton ●Works by Agatha Christie ●10._____________ fiction by Stephen King |
People in the United States honor their parents with two special days：Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible(有责任感的) citizens. They give love and care. These two days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with child care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery(墓地).On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.
1.Which of the following is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?
A．Parents bring up children.
B．Parents give love and care to children.
C．Parents educate children to be good persons.
D．Parents pass away before children grow up.
2.What do you think “florists” do?
A．They sell flowers.
B．They make and sell bread.
C．They offer enough room for having family parties.
D．They sell special gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
3.Which do you think is right about “carnation”?
A．It has only two kinds of colors.
B．It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.
C．It’s a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.
D．People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May.
4.What do you know from the passage?
A．Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both in May.
B．Fewer women worked outside the home in the past.
C．Not all the children respect their parents
D．Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.
5.On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, .
A．people usually have family parties
B．everyone goes to visit the cemetery
C．children always go to parents’ home
D．hand-made cards are the most valuable gifts
The office has always been a place to get ahead. Unfortunately, It is also a place where a lot of natural resources start to fall behind. Take a look around next time you’re at work. See how many lights are left on when people leave. See how much paper is being wasted. How much electricity is being used to run computers that are left on. Look at how much water is being wasted in the rest-rooms. And how much solid waste is being thrown out in the rubbish cans. We bet it’s a lot.
Now, here are some simple ways you can produce less waste at work. When you are at the copier, only make the copies you need. Use both sides of the paper when writing something less important. Turn off your lights when you leave. Use a lower watt bulb in your lamp. Drink your coffee or tea out of your mugs instead of single-use cups. Set up a recycling box for cans and one for bottles. And when you’re in the bathroom brushing your teeth or washing your face, don’t let the tap run. Remember, if we use fewer resources today, we’ll save more for tomorrow.
1.The main purpose of the passage is to tell people _______.
A．the disadvantages of working in an office
B．the waste produced in an office
C．to save resources when working in an office
D．how to save water in a restroom
2.How many kinds of waste are mentioned in the passage？
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
3.From the passage we can infer that in the office ________.
A．using computers is a waste of resource
B．many people don’t turn off the computers after using them
C．computers are run by electricity
D．a computer is not a must for working
4.It is suggested that we use both sides of the paper at the copier because _______.
A．we are short of paper B．the printing is not important
C．we should save paper D．we have to pay for the paper
5.The underlined word mugs is most likely to be _______.
A．a machine that makes coffee
B．a container that can be used again and again
C．a paper product for tea
D．something that can only be found in an office
