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bar v.
part v.
share v.
prove v.
glance v.
approve v.
caution v.
cater v.
correspond v.
donate v.
update v.
decorate v.
reflect v.
acquaintance n.
seed n.
dynasty n.
expansion n.
Buddhism n.
astronomy n.
shadow n.
altitude n.
specialist n.
advance n.
failure n.
suffering n.
corruption n.
merchant n.
realist n.
reflection n.
alcohol n.
disorder n.
channel n.
appeal n.
surplus n.
sponsor n.
expense n.
barrier n.
bench n.
preview n.
departure n.
carriage n.
chorus n.
homeland n.
enterprise n.
anniversary n.
zone n.
independence n.
imagination n.
surgeon n.
tolerant adj.
irregular adj.
mental adj.
long-term adj.
damp adj.
shabby adj.
literary adj.
merry adj.
arbitrary adj.
upwards adv.
typically adv.
whichever pron.
常用短語
take hold of
approve of sth
a chorus of
cater for
correspond with
词汇短语园地
1. acquaintance n. 相识的人;泛泛之交
Mr Smith is one of my acquaintances.
我认识史密斯先生。
make an acquaintance of sb 结识某人;接近某人
I made an acquaintance of Jenny through his introduction.
通过他的介绍，我认识了珍妮。
2. part v. 分手;分离
I hope we can part as friends.
希望我们能像朋友般和气分手。
（1） part from 离开 The children were parted from their father.
孩子们和父亲分开了。
（2） part with 和……分别;放弃
He was sorry to part with his friends.
他和朋友们分别，心里很不好受。
The little girl refused to part with her old doll.
这个小女孩拒绝放弃她的旧布娃娃。
3. tolerant adj. 宽容的;容忍的
搭配：
be tolerant of 对……容忍/宽容
Luckily， my parents were always tolerant of my choice of music.
幸运的是，我父母对我选择音乐这件事总是宽容的。
（1） tolerate v. 容忍，容許，宽容;忍受，忍耐
The cousins tolerated each other， but did not really get on well together.
这对表亲互相容忍，但是相处得并不真正融洽。
The ability to tolerate pain varies from person to person.
对疼痛的忍受力因人而异。
（2） tolerance n. 宽容，容忍;忍耐（力）;耐受性
Many old people have a very limited tolerance to cold.
许多老人的耐寒性非常有限。
4. share v. 分享，共享
Share with somebody if you have left your book at home.
如果你把书落在家里的话，你可以和别人共看一本。
share n. 一份，份额，股份
He bought 1，000 shares in the company.
他买了1000股那家公司的股份。
If you want a share of the pay， you’ll have to do your fair share of the work.
要是你想得到一份报酬，你就必须做好你该分担的那一份工作。
5. failure n. 失败者（可数）
Elgar often considers himself as a failure.
埃尔加常觉得自己是个失败者。
（1） failure n. 失败（不可数）
The success or failure of the plan depends on you.
这项计划的成败取决于你。
（2） fail v. 失败，未能（做到）;不及格
I failed in my attempt to persuade her.
我未能说服她。
He failed his driving test.
他驾驶执照考试不及格。
6. prove v. 证明是;被发现是
He proved himself determined to succeed.
他证明了自己不达目的不罢休的决心。
Shares in the industry proved a poor investment.
事实证明投资这个行业的股票是一个失败。
proof n. 证据
There’s no proof that someone burst into the room.
没有证据证明有人闯入过这间屋子。
7. glance v. 一瞥;迅速看一眼
glance at/down/over/through 匆匆一看;浏览;粗略地看
She glanced at her watch.
她匆匆看了看表。
She glanced down the list of names.
她浏览了一下名单。
He glanced over the morning paper and went out.
他匆匆地浏览了晨报，然后出去了。
He glanced through the report.
他大致浏览了一下报告。
glance n. 一瞥;扫视
（1） at a glance （看）一眼;马上 （2） at first glance 乍一看;乍看之下
（3） take a glance at 对……粗略地看一下
辨析：
比较glance，look，glare和stare
这四个动词都有“看”的意思，通常都作不及物动词，但“看”的动作和侧重有所不同。
glance指“匆忙地看一眼”，也指“粗略地、随便看看”;look表示“有意识地注意看”，将视线集中于某人或某物上，着重于看的动作;glare指“愤怒、凶狠地看”，强调敌对或威胁的态度;stare指“呆呆地看”，含有粗鲁的意味。
I didn’t read the whole paper. I just glanced at the headlines.
我没有读完报纸，只看了看标题。
I found the child opposite looking at my red hat.
我发现对面的孩子在看我的红帽子。
Don’t glare at me like that; you deserved the scolding.
不要那么瞪著我，你就该受到训斥。
It’s rude to stare at other people.
直勾勾地看人不礼貌。
8. caution v. 警告;劝……小心
搭配：
（1） caution sb about/against 警告某人关于/不要……
Experts have cautioned about global warming for a while now.
就全球变暖这一问题，专家提出警告已有一段时间。
Tony cautioned against misrepresenting the situation.
托尼告诫说不要歪曲形势。
（2） caution sb that... 警告某人……
American and European officials caution that the new talks cannot be open-ended.
美国及欧洲的官员警告说，重启的谈判不能无限期拖延下去。
caution n. 谨慎;慎重;警告
cautious adj. 谨慎的;慎重的;小心的
9. reflect v. 反映，显示;表达
That choice reflects your good taste.
那个选择反映了你的高雅品位。
The still water reflected a full moon.
平静的水面映出了一轮满月。
reflection n. 映像;倒影;反映
The deer gazed at its reflection in the forest pool.
鹿凝视着它倒映在森林水池里的影子。
Your clothes are often a reflection of your personality.
穿着常常反映出一个人的个性。
10. take hold of 抓住
Please take hold of the rope.
请抓紧绳子。
take hold of，catch hold of和get hold of都有“抓住，握住”的意思，一般可以互换。
They each take （catch/get） hold of one end of the table and move it easily.
他们各自抓住桌子的一端，很容易就把它搬开了。
11. approve of sth 赞成某事;满意某事
She doesn’t approve of me/my leaving school this year.
她不同意我今年离校。
approve v. 赞成，同意;批准
I told my husband I meant to go to America but he didn’t approve.
我告诉丈夫我想去美国，但是他不同意。
The Senate promptly approved the bill.
参议院迅速通过了这一法案。
12. a chorus of 异口同声的
The proposal was greeted with a chorus of approval.
大家对该建议异口同声表示赞成。
chorus n. 合唱曲;合唱团
the Hallelujah Chorus 哈利路亚合唱曲 The chorus was singing The Ode to Joy.
合唱團那时正在唱着《欢乐颂》。
13. cater for 满足……的要求
The hotel can cater for receptions of up to 300 people.
这家酒店最多可以同时接待300人。
cater v. 满足需求
They only publish novels which cater to the mass-market.
他们只出版迎合大众市场的小说。
14. correspond with 与……通信
The two scientists have corresponded with each other about the problem.
关于这个问题，两位科学家有过书信来往。
You should correspond with your uncle in America， advising him to return.
你应该给在美国的叔叔写信，建议他回来。
（1） correspond with 和……符合/一致
I don’t like those whose actions don’t correspond with their words.
我不喜欢那些言行不一的人。
（2） correspond to 和……相类似/相当
The arms of a man correspond to the wings of a bird.
人的手臂如同鸟的翅膀。
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Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun， according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.
While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers， some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives， and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.
According to the report’s key findings， “the proportion （比例） who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”
The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children， ages 2—8， remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined， from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.
When it comes to technology and reading， the report does little to counsel （建议） parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading， mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.
The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently， compared to infrequent readers， have more books in the home， more books purchased for them， parents who read more often， and parents who set aside time for them to read.
As the end of school approaches， and school vacation reading lists loom （逼近） ahead， parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore. 1. What is the Common Sense Media report probably about？
A. Children’s reading habits.
B. Quality of children’s books.
C. Parent-child relationships.
D. Children’s after-class activities.
2. Which paragraph best supports the idea “children are reading a lot less for fun”？
A. Paragraph 2. B. Paragraph 3.
C. Paragraph 4. D. Paragraph 5.
3. Why do many parents limit electronic reading？
A. E-books are expensive.
B. It could be a waste of time.
C. E-books are of poor quality.
D. It may harm children’s health.
4. How should parents encourage their children to read more？
A. Act as role models for them.
B. Tell them to write book reports.
C. Set up reading groups for them.
D. Talk with their reading class teachers.
B
On my granddaughter Mary’s 21st birthday， I sat with her and her expired （過期的） driver’s license on a hard wooden bench at the DMV （the Department of Motor Vehicles）， waiting for our number to be called. The broadcast system announced numbers to call ticket holders to reach the desk to take an eye test or renew a registration. I felt as though we were staying at a bingo game， waiting for the winning number to be called so we could jump up and collect the prize.
And on that bench， I had a thought： The seemingly ordinary events I’ve shared with my granddaughter were both my adventures and my rewards for just showing up. I grew up in an immigrant family in the suburb of Boston. A vacation for us was a bus trip to Central Square， with shopping bags filled with delicious foods followed by the muddy sand sucking our toes.
I looked forward to these small outings. It sounded boring to seek out the simple pleasures， but it was not. I traveled to remote islands， to Europe， and to many of America’s cities. Those trips were refreshing， but they were breaks. I prefer the mainstream of the ordinary.
I like the day trips. But the most wonderful time was when Mary and I stayed in the reading room. We talked about her homework， and played the roles of two thinkers discussing the Enlightenment （启蒙运动）. We had our private book club， reading A Prayer for Owen Meany and copying the voice of the main character.
All of these ordinary moments are more valuable than the time it will take to travel around the world. Many people love adventures， like skydiving or climbing Mount Everest. But that is not who I am. I don’t need those adventure experiences. In the end， it turns out that just showing up is enough for me. 5. What was the author doing at the DMV according to Paragraph 1？
A. Being with Mary to renew a license.
B. Preparing to take a driving exam.
C. Playing a bingo game with Mary.
D. Celebrating Mary’s 21st birthday.
6. Why does the author mention her childhood？
A. To express her enthusiasm for traveling.
B. To show her simple pleasures as a kid.
C. To show her identity as an immigrant.
D. To make a comparison with her life afterwards.
7. What can we infer about the author from the text？
A. She was fond of reading by herself.
B. She served as the best teacher for Mary.
C. She had a good relationship with Mary.
D. She was a sociable and caring grandmother.
8. What can be the best title for the text？
A. The Unforgettable Experience at DMV
B. My Pleasant Childhood Memories
C. My Life with My Granddaughter
D. Happiness from Ordinary Events
閱读七选五
How to Test Best
It’s back to school， which means it’s back to tests. It might also mean it’s back to being very stressed out. Here are some simple ways to prepare thoroughly for tests.
Schedule study time.
Trying to do all studying the night before a test makes it impossible to master all the material. Instead， prepare for a test by scheduling study time each day several days before.
Use your time wisely.
Before studying， clear your desk so you can concentrate. Also， make sure you have all the supplies you need to study so you don’t lose focus.
Get a snack， take a bathroom break or play a quick computer game when it feels as if your brain is about to explode.
Form a study group.
Studying with a parent or friends can help you understand the material better and to learn from one another. Have every person or pair take a part of the material， and come up with questions to quiz the group.
Have everyone take turns as the group leader who will assign （分配） the material， and make sure that conversation stays on what is being studied.
Don’t forget last-minute preparation.
Have your sharpened pencils and other things in your bag ready the night before the test. It’s important to get a good night’s sleep and then eat a healthy breakfast the next morning.
Follow the instructions above， and you will find tests easier than ever.
A. Keep the group small. B. Stay cool before the test.
C. It doesn’t have to be this way.
D. This will help you store important information.
E. While studying， be sure to make regular short breaks.
F. This way， both your mind and body are fully prepared.
G. It will also make you tired and stressed out on the day
of the test.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
完形填空
There is an interesting， but at the same time a sad phenomenon now： There is a rise in the of singers and bands that have little to do with good music. Many singers or bands know little about what good music . What is the cause of this ？
Most of these singers have music as a “job” because it is a good of making money. And if you have a good appearance and also original or clothes to show off at your concerts or have different appearances in public， then your is not as important as it should be. The public will prefer to more the most interesting parts of your body， whether you are a girl or a boy.
Therefore， we can see many young girls on TV who look very but have nothing to do with . They choose to wear very provocative （挑逗性的） clothes to attention， but when it comes to singing they are a complete and one doesn’t need to have an ear for music to their lack of talent. But anyway， they have concerts and they traveling from one place to another. People who enjoy this kind of music are generally people while adults prefer listening to good bands.
However， the young generation should while appearance is important， it is less important than and a good voice. It is very necessary to be able to sing well when a concert. If someone has a great voice and wants to become a singer， he should take some in this area， because they will help him improve his abilities.
1. A. combination B. amount C. number D. population
2. A. reveals B. means C. produces D. leads
3. A. suffering B. state C. effect D. rise
4. A. imagined B. agreed C. taken D. thought
5. A. attitude B. beginning C. source D. behavior
6. A. formal B. expensive C. ordinary D. traditional
7. A. appearance B. voice C. gift D. impression 8. A. admire B. indicate C. avoid D. stress
9. A. shy B. good C. calm D. rich
10. A. music B. dancing C. money D. entertainment
11. A. pay B. catch C. escape D. fix
12. A. mess B. expert C. genius D. success
13. A. watch B. notice C. welcome D. face
14. A. enjoy B. consider C. miss D. suggest
15. A. clever B. gentle C. young D. interesting
16. A. stylish B. amateur C. western D. old
17. A. understand B. say C. inform D. conclude
18. A. concerts B. talent C. belief D. roles
19. A. hearing B. designing C. joining D. preparing
20. A. actions B. courses C. protections D. risks
语法填空
In many places like Britain and Italy， if you leave the house without your wallet， you’ll be in a tough situation all day. But in China， you can enjoy your day just 1 a smartphone.
The other day， I set out 2 （see） how far a phone would get me in the country’s capital. Admittedly， I was surprised to discover how 3 （convenience） it was.
I used my phone to call a taxi to meet my Chinese friend， Gu Yu， 4 would guide me to get around Beijing. We paid for breakfast by scanning （掃描） a QR code on the window of a restaurant 5 （sell） jianbing， one of China’s most popular street breakfasts. My purchase cost 6 yuan and 6 （take） just a few seconds. At a nearby coffee shop， 7 （it） owner scanned a QR code on my phone. As we sipped our coffee， Gu Yu paid her household water bill. She used the same simple process to pay other bills and even her rent. We also paid by phone for our movie 8 （ticket）， takeout food， shopping and for delivery.
I have known from Gu Yu that from tiny street stands to large chains， 9 huge number of people accept mobile payment， 10 （most） through popular apps Alipay and WeChat.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
短文改错
I ever worked as a tour guide. One day I saw the advertisement in the newspaper. I rang up the company， and I was giving the job immediate. They asked us to take a tour around the city the next morning. The manager just told me say anything that I could think about the city. My first tour is terrible. The old bus was not air-conditioned， but it was the middle of summer. It was uncomfortable outside the bus. The tourist soon became very hot and angry. I had a very hard time. I stayed there for a few weeks， and then left and joined in a better company.
bar v.
part v.
share v.
prove v.
glance v.
approve v.
caution v.
cater v.
correspond v.
donate v.
update v.
decorate v.
reflect v.
acquaintance n.
seed n.
dynasty n.
expansion n.
Buddhism n.
astronomy n.
shadow n.
altitude n.
specialist n.
advance n.
failure n.
suffering n.
corruption n.
merchant n.
realist n.
reflection n.
alcohol n.
disorder n.
channel n.
appeal n.
surplus n.
sponsor n.
expense n.
barrier n.
bench n.
preview n.
departure n.
carriage n.
chorus n.
homeland n.
enterprise n.
anniversary n.
zone n.
independence n.
imagination n.
surgeon n.
tolerant adj.
irregular adj.
mental adj.
long-term adj.
damp adj.
shabby adj.
literary adj.
merry adj.
arbitrary adj.
upwards adv.
typically adv.
whichever pron.
常用短語
take hold of
approve of sth
a chorus of
cater for
correspond with
词汇短语园地
1. acquaintance n. 相识的人;泛泛之交
Mr Smith is one of my acquaintances.
我认识史密斯先生。
make an acquaintance of sb 结识某人;接近某人
I made an acquaintance of Jenny through his introduction.
通过他的介绍，我认识了珍妮。
2. part v. 分手;分离
I hope we can part as friends.
希望我们能像朋友般和气分手。
（1） part from 离开 The children were parted from their father.
孩子们和父亲分开了。
（2） part with 和……分别;放弃
He was sorry to part with his friends.
他和朋友们分别，心里很不好受。
The little girl refused to part with her old doll.
这个小女孩拒绝放弃她的旧布娃娃。
3. tolerant adj. 宽容的;容忍的
搭配：
be tolerant of 对……容忍/宽容
Luckily， my parents were always tolerant of my choice of music.
幸运的是，我父母对我选择音乐这件事总是宽容的。
（1） tolerate v. 容忍，容許，宽容;忍受，忍耐
The cousins tolerated each other， but did not really get on well together.
这对表亲互相容忍，但是相处得并不真正融洽。
The ability to tolerate pain varies from person to person.
对疼痛的忍受力因人而异。
（2） tolerance n. 宽容，容忍;忍耐（力）;耐受性
Many old people have a very limited tolerance to cold.
许多老人的耐寒性非常有限。
4. share v. 分享，共享
Share with somebody if you have left your book at home.
如果你把书落在家里的话，你可以和别人共看一本。
share n. 一份，份额，股份
He bought 1，000 shares in the company.
他买了1000股那家公司的股份。
If you want a share of the pay， you’ll have to do your fair share of the work.
要是你想得到一份报酬，你就必须做好你该分担的那一份工作。
5. failure n. 失败者（可数）
Elgar often considers himself as a failure.
埃尔加常觉得自己是个失败者。
（1） failure n. 失败（不可数）
The success or failure of the plan depends on you.
这项计划的成败取决于你。
（2） fail v. 失败，未能（做到）;不及格
I failed in my attempt to persuade her.
我未能说服她。
He failed his driving test.
他驾驶执照考试不及格。
6. prove v. 证明是;被发现是
He proved himself determined to succeed.
他证明了自己不达目的不罢休的决心。
Shares in the industry proved a poor investment.
事实证明投资这个行业的股票是一个失败。
proof n. 证据
There’s no proof that someone burst into the room.
没有证据证明有人闯入过这间屋子。
7. glance v. 一瞥;迅速看一眼
glance at/down/over/through 匆匆一看;浏览;粗略地看
She glanced at her watch.
她匆匆看了看表。
She glanced down the list of names.
她浏览了一下名单。
He glanced over the morning paper and went out.
他匆匆地浏览了晨报，然后出去了。
He glanced through the report.
他大致浏览了一下报告。
glance n. 一瞥;扫视
（1） at a glance （看）一眼;马上 （2） at first glance 乍一看;乍看之下
（3） take a glance at 对……粗略地看一下
辨析：
比较glance，look，glare和stare
这四个动词都有“看”的意思，通常都作不及物动词，但“看”的动作和侧重有所不同。
glance指“匆忙地看一眼”，也指“粗略地、随便看看”;look表示“有意识地注意看”，将视线集中于某人或某物上，着重于看的动作;glare指“愤怒、凶狠地看”，强调敌对或威胁的态度;stare指“呆呆地看”，含有粗鲁的意味。
I didn’t read the whole paper. I just glanced at the headlines.
我没有读完报纸，只看了看标题。
I found the child opposite looking at my red hat.
我发现对面的孩子在看我的红帽子。
Don’t glare at me like that; you deserved the scolding.
不要那么瞪著我，你就该受到训斥。
It’s rude to stare at other people.
直勾勾地看人不礼貌。
8. caution v. 警告;劝……小心
搭配：
（1） caution sb about/against 警告某人关于/不要……
Experts have cautioned about global warming for a while now.
就全球变暖这一问题，专家提出警告已有一段时间。
Tony cautioned against misrepresenting the situation.
托尼告诫说不要歪曲形势。
（2） caution sb that... 警告某人……
American and European officials caution that the new talks cannot be open-ended.
美国及欧洲的官员警告说，重启的谈判不能无限期拖延下去。
caution n. 谨慎;慎重;警告
cautious adj. 谨慎的;慎重的;小心的
9. reflect v. 反映，显示;表达
That choice reflects your good taste.
那个选择反映了你的高雅品位。
The still water reflected a full moon.
平静的水面映出了一轮满月。
reflection n. 映像;倒影;反映
The deer gazed at its reflection in the forest pool.
鹿凝视着它倒映在森林水池里的影子。
Your clothes are often a reflection of your personality.
穿着常常反映出一个人的个性。
10. take hold of 抓住
Please take hold of the rope.
请抓紧绳子。
take hold of，catch hold of和get hold of都有“抓住，握住”的意思，一般可以互换。
They each take （catch/get） hold of one end of the table and move it easily.
他们各自抓住桌子的一端，很容易就把它搬开了。
11. approve of sth 赞成某事;满意某事
She doesn’t approve of me/my leaving school this year.
她不同意我今年离校。
approve v. 赞成，同意;批准
I told my husband I meant to go to America but he didn’t approve.
我告诉丈夫我想去美国，但是他不同意。
The Senate promptly approved the bill.
参议院迅速通过了这一法案。
12. a chorus of 异口同声的
The proposal was greeted with a chorus of approval.
大家对该建议异口同声表示赞成。
chorus n. 合唱曲;合唱团
the Hallelujah Chorus 哈利路亚合唱曲 The chorus was singing The Ode to Joy.
合唱團那时正在唱着《欢乐颂》。
13. cater for 满足……的要求
The hotel can cater for receptions of up to 300 people.
这家酒店最多可以同时接待300人。
cater v. 满足需求
They only publish novels which cater to the mass-market.
他们只出版迎合大众市场的小说。
14. correspond with 与……通信
The two scientists have corresponded with each other about the problem.
关于这个问题，两位科学家有过书信来往。
You should correspond with your uncle in America， advising him to return.
你应该给在美国的叔叔写信，建议他回来。
（1） correspond with 和……符合/一致
I don’t like those whose actions don’t correspond with their words.
我不喜欢那些言行不一的人。
（2） correspond to 和……相类似/相当
The arms of a man correspond to the wings of a bird.
人的手臂如同鸟的翅膀。
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Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun， according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.
While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers， some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives， and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.
According to the report’s key findings， “the proportion （比例） who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”
The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children， ages 2—8， remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined， from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.
When it comes to technology and reading， the report does little to counsel （建议） parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading， mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.
The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently， compared to infrequent readers， have more books in the home， more books purchased for them， parents who read more often， and parents who set aside time for them to read.
As the end of school approaches， and school vacation reading lists loom （逼近） ahead， parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore. 1. What is the Common Sense Media report probably about？
A. Children’s reading habits.
B. Quality of children’s books.
C. Parent-child relationships.
D. Children’s after-class activities.
2. Which paragraph best supports the idea “children are reading a lot less for fun”？
A. Paragraph 2. B. Paragraph 3.
C. Paragraph 4. D. Paragraph 5.
3. Why do many parents limit electronic reading？
A. E-books are expensive.
B. It could be a waste of time.
C. E-books are of poor quality.
D. It may harm children’s health.
4. How should parents encourage their children to read more？
A. Act as role models for them.
B. Tell them to write book reports.
C. Set up reading groups for them.
D. Talk with their reading class teachers.
B
On my granddaughter Mary’s 21st birthday， I sat with her and her expired （過期的） driver’s license on a hard wooden bench at the DMV （the Department of Motor Vehicles）， waiting for our number to be called. The broadcast system announced numbers to call ticket holders to reach the desk to take an eye test or renew a registration. I felt as though we were staying at a bingo game， waiting for the winning number to be called so we could jump up and collect the prize.
And on that bench， I had a thought： The seemingly ordinary events I’ve shared with my granddaughter were both my adventures and my rewards for just showing up. I grew up in an immigrant family in the suburb of Boston. A vacation for us was a bus trip to Central Square， with shopping bags filled with delicious foods followed by the muddy sand sucking our toes.
I looked forward to these small outings. It sounded boring to seek out the simple pleasures， but it was not. I traveled to remote islands， to Europe， and to many of America’s cities. Those trips were refreshing， but they were breaks. I prefer the mainstream of the ordinary.
I like the day trips. But the most wonderful time was when Mary and I stayed in the reading room. We talked about her homework， and played the roles of two thinkers discussing the Enlightenment （启蒙运动）. We had our private book club， reading A Prayer for Owen Meany and copying the voice of the main character.
All of these ordinary moments are more valuable than the time it will take to travel around the world. Many people love adventures， like skydiving or climbing Mount Everest. But that is not who I am. I don’t need those adventure experiences. In the end， it turns out that just showing up is enough for me. 5. What was the author doing at the DMV according to Paragraph 1？
A. Being with Mary to renew a license.
B. Preparing to take a driving exam.
C. Playing a bingo game with Mary.
D. Celebrating Mary’s 21st birthday.
6. Why does the author mention her childhood？
A. To express her enthusiasm for traveling.
B. To show her simple pleasures as a kid.
C. To show her identity as an immigrant.
D. To make a comparison with her life afterwards.
7. What can we infer about the author from the text？
A. She was fond of reading by herself.
B. She served as the best teacher for Mary.
C. She had a good relationship with Mary.
D. She was a sociable and caring grandmother.
8. What can be the best title for the text？
A. The Unforgettable Experience at DMV
B. My Pleasant Childhood Memories
C. My Life with My Granddaughter
D. Happiness from Ordinary Events
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How to Test Best
It’s back to school， which means it’s back to tests. It might also mean it’s back to being very stressed out. Here are some simple ways to prepare thoroughly for tests.
Schedule study time.
Trying to do all studying the night before a test makes it impossible to master all the material. Instead， prepare for a test by scheduling study time each day several days before.
Use your time wisely.
Before studying， clear your desk so you can concentrate. Also， make sure you have all the supplies you need to study so you don’t lose focus.
Get a snack， take a bathroom break or play a quick computer game when it feels as if your brain is about to explode.
Form a study group.
Studying with a parent or friends can help you understand the material better and to learn from one another. Have every person or pair take a part of the material， and come up with questions to quiz the group.
Have everyone take turns as the group leader who will assign （分配） the material， and make sure that conversation stays on what is being studied.
Don’t forget last-minute preparation.
Have your sharpened pencils and other things in your bag ready the night before the test. It’s important to get a good night’s sleep and then eat a healthy breakfast the next morning.
Follow the instructions above， and you will find tests easier than ever.
A. Keep the group small. B. Stay cool before the test.
C. It doesn’t have to be this way.
D. This will help you store important information.
E. While studying， be sure to make regular short breaks.
F. This way， both your mind and body are fully prepared.
G. It will also make you tired and stressed out on the day
of the test.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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There is an interesting， but at the same time a sad phenomenon now： There is a rise in the of singers and bands that have little to do with good music. Many singers or bands know little about what good music . What is the cause of this ？
Most of these singers have music as a “job” because it is a good of making money. And if you have a good appearance and also original or clothes to show off at your concerts or have different appearances in public， then your is not as important as it should be. The public will prefer to more the most interesting parts of your body， whether you are a girl or a boy.
Therefore， we can see many young girls on TV who look very but have nothing to do with . They choose to wear very provocative （挑逗性的） clothes to attention， but when it comes to singing they are a complete and one doesn’t need to have an ear for music to their lack of talent. But anyway， they have concerts and they traveling from one place to another. People who enjoy this kind of music are generally people while adults prefer listening to good bands.
However， the young generation should while appearance is important， it is less important than and a good voice. It is very necessary to be able to sing well when a concert. If someone has a great voice and wants to become a singer， he should take some in this area， because they will help him improve his abilities.
1. A. combination B. amount C. number D. population
2. A. reveals B. means C. produces D. leads
3. A. suffering B. state C. effect D. rise
4. A. imagined B. agreed C. taken D. thought
5. A. attitude B. beginning C. source D. behavior
6. A. formal B. expensive C. ordinary D. traditional
7. A. appearance B. voice C. gift D. impression 8. A. admire B. indicate C. avoid D. stress
9. A. shy B. good C. calm D. rich
10. A. music B. dancing C. money D. entertainment
11. A. pay B. catch C. escape D. fix
12. A. mess B. expert C. genius D. success
13. A. watch B. notice C. welcome D. face
14. A. enjoy B. consider C. miss D. suggest
15. A. clever B. gentle C. young D. interesting
16. A. stylish B. amateur C. western D. old
17. A. understand B. say C. inform D. conclude
18. A. concerts B. talent C. belief D. roles
19. A. hearing B. designing C. joining D. preparing
20. A. actions B. courses C. protections D. risks
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In many places like Britain and Italy， if you leave the house without your wallet， you’ll be in a tough situation all day. But in China， you can enjoy your day just 1 a smartphone.
The other day， I set out 2 （see） how far a phone would get me in the country’s capital. Admittedly， I was surprised to discover how 3 （convenience） it was.
I used my phone to call a taxi to meet my Chinese friend， Gu Yu， 4 would guide me to get around Beijing. We paid for breakfast by scanning （掃描） a QR code on the window of a restaurant 5 （sell） jianbing， one of China’s most popular street breakfasts. My purchase cost 6 yuan and 6 （take） just a few seconds. At a nearby coffee shop， 7 （it） owner scanned a QR code on my phone. As we sipped our coffee， Gu Yu paid her household water bill. She used the same simple process to pay other bills and even her rent. We also paid by phone for our movie 8 （ticket）， takeout food， shopping and for delivery.
I have known from Gu Yu that from tiny street stands to large chains， 9 huge number of people accept mobile payment， 10 （most） through popular apps Alipay and WeChat.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
短文改错
I ever worked as a tour guide. One day I saw the advertisement in the newspaper. I rang up the company， and I was giving the job immediate. They asked us to take a tour around the city the next morning. The manager just told me say anything that I could think about the city. My first tour is terrible. The old bus was not air-conditioned， but it was the middle of summer. It was uncomfortable outside the bus. The tourist soon became very hot and angry. I had a very hard time. I stayed there for a few weeks， and then left and joined in a better company.