The living room is clean and tidy ,with a dining table already _____for a meal to be cooked.
A. laid B. laying
C. to lay D. being laid
Green vegetables nutrients, vitamin A and C.
A. include; contain B. include; containing
C. contain; include D. contain; including
The control of ________ bird flu in China finally proved to be ________ great success.
A. the; the B. the; / C. /; a D. /; /
Almost everyone has seen someone speed read.They appear to skim the text and still have read and absorbed the content.The people who have studied speed reading techniques will still read at different speeds；however they will undoubtedly beat those without experience.
The best and most efficient way to learn to read fast is to join in classes，where speed reading skills will be explained clearly.
The advantage of courses is that students will be shown several different strategies showing them to choose the ones they find easiest to understand the material they are reading.
Students should try to learn all the strategies presented during their courses as, once these are mastered，they will see a dramatic improvement in their reading rate，after which they can choose their preferred style. Students will see the benefits of speed reading as soon as the techniques are applied to their main field of study.
A traditional education builds habits in reading which a good speed reading course will push aside，replacing with new techniques. A comprehensive course will also advise students how to become more efficient readers；hopefully this will also encourage the desire for self improvement as well as the desire to read.
Lecturers in speed reading will usually take the time to teach students the importance of preparing the environment they work in before they read a single work remember reading at speed is all about increasing the speed of comprehension not just the speed of reading! The satisfaction of reading faster and with better comprehension skills cannot be ignored；the techniques of speed reading increase the enjoyment of reading.Speed reading is a skill to be encouraged in each and every generation of new readers.
1.What's the best title of this passage?
A．Speed Reading Is an Important Skill
B．Speed Reading Brings You Pleasure
C．Better Attend a Special Class
D．Your Reading Skill Have to Be Improved
2.What is the best way that readers can improve their speed reading according to the writer's opinion?
A．To practice reading at different speeds.
B．To read fast without complete understanding.
C．To attend classes that teach speed reading.
D．To experience satisfaction by reading.
3. How does the writer suggest readers learn the strategies provided by the class?
A．They should choose one suitable strategy to improve speed reading.
B．They should choose the method suitable to their main field of study.
C．They must follow the instructions of their teachers.
D．They should try all of them in order to choose the suitable one.
4. Which of the following can be inferred from the text?
A．The aim of the reading course is only to increase the speed of reading.
B．The writer thinks little of the reading habits formed by traditional education.
C．The desire to read is the key factor to improve one's reading skill.
D．The speed reading course in designed for future generations.
So long as teachers fail to distinguish between teaching and learning，they will continue to undertake to do for children that which only children can do for themselves.Teaching children to read is not passing reading on to them.It is certainly not endless hours spent in activities about reading.Douglas insists that “reading cannot be taught directly and schools should stop trying to do the impossible”．
Teaching and learning are two entirely different processes.They differ in kind and function.The function of teaching is to create the conditions and the climate that will make it possible for children to devise the most efficient system for teaching themselves to read.Teaching is also public activity.It can be seen and observed.
Learning to read involves all that each individual does to make sense of the world of printed language.Almost all of it is private, for learning is an occupation of the mind，and that process is not open to public scrutiny.
If teacher and learner roles are not interchangeable，what then can be done through teaching that will aid the child in the quest(探索)for knowledge? Smith has one principal rule for all teaching instructions.“Make learning to read easy, which means making reading a meaningful，enjoyable and frequent experience for children.”
When the roles of teacher and learner are seen for what they are，and when both teacher and learner fulfill them appropriately，then much of the pressure and feeling of failure both is eliminated.Learning to read is made easier when teachers create an environment where children are given the opportunity to solve the problem of learning to read by reading.
1.The problem with the reading course as mentioned in the first paragraph is that ________.
A．it is one of the most difficult school courses
B．students spend endless hours in reading
C．reading tasks are assigned with little guidance
D．too much time is spent in teaching about reading
2.The teaching of reading will be successful if________.
A．teachers can improve conditions at school for the students
B．teachers can enable students to develop their own way of reading
C．teachers can devise the most efficient system for reading
D．teachers can make their teaching activities observable
3.The underlined word “scrutiny” most probably means “________”．
A．inquiry B．observation C．control D．suspicion
Here's an unusual story：a diamond ring was recently found in an egg. The magician，Liu Qian，discovered it，in front of an audience of millions at CCTV's Spring Festival Gala. Liu's magic tricks have made the centuriesold art of magic fashionable once again，and made him the hottest magician in China.
As a seasoned young magician from Taiwan，Liu is popular worldwide for his magic shows. Countries he has performed in include the United States，Japan，South Korea and the UK.
Witnessing something impossible happen right before your eyes is the root of people's love for magic.
Liu is known for his interaction (互动) with his audiences. He has a unique understanding of showmanship (演出技巧)．
“It's actually thinking rather than one's manipulation (操作) skills that is more important to achieving a successful magic show. We think carefully about how to design the shows creatively，to make them appear more interesting.”Liu said.
Liu Qian's success dated back to his childhood. Born in 1976 in Taiwan，he found himself attracted to a magic toy in a shop when he was seven years old. At the age of 12，he won Taiwan's Youth Magic Contest，which was judged by the great American magician，David Copperfield.
Yet，Liu never planned on becoming a professional magician. He studied Japanese literature at university and only hoped to be an amateur (业余的) magician in his spare time. However，his failure to find a proper job after graduation pushed him towards magic as a career.
To refine his performing skills，he has performed on streets，roads and fields for passersby，policemen and farmers.
“Street shows are the biggest challenge for us magicians. We have to deal with unexpected situations and tough crowds，”Liu said.
1.The story is about ________.
A．Liu Qian's experiences of becoming a great magician
B．why people love magic
C．what magic tricks are
D．how fashionable magic is
2.People love to watch magic because ________.
A．they can't figure out the secret of magic
B．it makes them happy
C．they love watching magicians make something impossible happen
D．it is a centuriesold art
3.Which of the following is the key reason that Liu Qian decided to make magic his career?
A．He was interested in magic when he was young.
B．He had won Taiwan's Youth Magic Contest.
C．He became an amateur magician in his spare time.
D．He couldn't find an acceptable job after graduation.
4.From the story we know that ________.
A．Liu Qian competed in many magic competitions
B．Liu Qian often invites audiences to be in his magic show
C．Liu Qian performs on streets in order to increase his fame
D．Liu Qian does street show to make money
