Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now the website BookCrossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that th
e book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both.”
Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Peterson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual(虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries.
1.Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?
A. To explain what they are.
B. To introduce BookCrossing.
C. To stress the importance of reading.
D. To encourage readers to share their ideas.
2.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2refer to?
A. The book. B. An adventure.
C. A public place. D. The identification number.
3.What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it?
A. Meet other readers to discuss it. B. Pass it on to another reader.
C. Keep it safe in his bookcase. D. Mail it back to its owner.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A. Online Reading: A Virtual Tour
B. Electronic Books: A new Trend
C. A Book Group Brings Tradition Back
D. A Website Links People through Books
Steve and Yaser first met in their chemistry class at an American university. Yaser was an international student from Jordan. He was excited to get to know an American. He wanted to learn more about American culture. Yaser hoped that he and Steve would become good friends. At first, Steve seemed very friendly. He always greeted Yaser warmly before class. Sometimes he offered to study with Yaser. He even invited Yaser to have lunch with him.
But after the term was over, Steve seemed more distant. The two former(以前的) classmates didn’t see each other very much at school. One day Yaser decided to call Steve. Steve didn’t seem very interested in talking to him.. Yaser was hurt by Steve’s change of attitude. “Steve said we were friends,” Yaser complained. “And I thought friends were friends forever.” Yaser is a little confused.
He is an outsider(局外人) to American culture. He doesn’t understand the way Americans view friendship. Americans use the word “friend” in a very general way. They may call both casual acquaintances(熟人) and close companions(伙伴) “friends”. Americans have school friends, work friends, sports friends and neighborhood friends. These friendships are based on common interests.
American society changes rapidly. Studies show that one out of five American families moves every year. American friendships develop quickly, and they may change just as quickly. People from the United States may at first seem friendly. Americans often chat easily with strangers. They exchange information about their families, hobbies and work. They may smile warmly and say, “Have a nice day.” or “see you later.” schoolmates may say, “Let’s get together sometime.” But American friendliness is not always an offer of true friendship.
1.According to the text , what made Yaser a little confused ?
A. Steve’s inviting him to dinner B. Steve’s studying with him
C. Steve’s cold attitude D. Steve’s misunderstanding him
2.In Paragraph 4, what does the underlined word “ they ” refer to ?
A. American families B. American friendships
C. People from the United States D. Misunderstandings
3.Why do American friendships develop and change so quickly ?
A. Americans may not only call casual acquaintances but close companion “friends”.
B. American society changes rapidly, and the families move frequently.
C. Americans often seem friendly, and chat easily with strangers at first.
D. Americans think friendship means a strong lifelong relationship between two persons.
4.This text mainly tells us __________.
A. that people should not make friends with Americans.
B. that everyone needs friends.
C. the importance of keeping friendship.
D. how Americans view friendship.
Our neighbour’s son was getting married at an out-of-town church, and my husband and I were invited. We immediately rushed out to a store, and I bought a nice pink dress with a jacket. The dress was a little tight, but I had a month to go before the June 30 wedding and I would lose a few pounds.
June 29 came and, of course, I hadn’t lost a single pound; in fact I had gained two. But I figured a nice new girdle (紧身内衣)would cure everything. So on our way out of the city we stopped once again at the store. I ran in and told the clerk I needed a large-size girdle. The shop assistant found the box with the described girdle marked "LG", and asked if I would like to try it on. “Oh, no, a large will fit just right. I needn’t try it on.”
The next morning was rather hot, so I waited to get dressed until about 45 minutes before time to go. I opened the box only to find a new girdle in a small size. Since it was too late to find another one and the dress wouldn’t fit right without a girdle, a fight broke out in the hotel room between me and the girdle. Have you ever tried to shake 20 pounds of potatoes into a five-pound bag? That’s it. Finally my husband, laughing like crazy, got hold of each side and shook me down into it. At once I put on the pink dress, which didn’t match my red face well, and was ready to go.
Finally we got to the church. I heard one of the people say that they were having a High Mass. I turned to my husband and asked, "What is a High Mass?" He shrugged his shoulders.Unfortunately, I learned that this particular mass would last one hour, twenty-two minutes and eight and one half seconds—the priest (神父) was going to bless everything except my girdle.
1.The author most probably bought a nice pink dress with a jacket__________.
A. 4 weeks later B. 4 weeks earlier
C. a fortnight earlier D. a fortnight later
2.What had the author wanted to do with the tight dress ?
A. To make herself thinner B. To buy a large size girdle
C. To put on some weight D. To shake herself into it
3.What can we know about the author ?
A. She was very lucky to buy a girdle to go with her dress .
B. She had no choice but to put on the dress without a girdle .
C. She complained to the shop assistant about her carelessness .
D. She managed to put on the girdle with her husband’s help .
4.What would be the best title for the passage ?
A. A Funny Wedding B. A Wise Decision
C. A Tight Situation D. A Fierce Fight
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1.The purpose of ad 1 is to ________.
A. build a bridge between guitar players
B. look for teachers for several music schools
C. attract guitar players to attend music classes
D. help guitar beginners to improve their techniques
2.Sarah and Jessey decide to attend the dance classes for six months. They each will have to pay ___.
A. $135 B. $270
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A. traditional, gentle and unpopular
B. ancient, positive but complex
C. simple, effective but a little violent
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假设你是李华。英国交换生Kevin刚转到你班，对一切都很陌生。请根据提示给他发一封邮件教他如何尽快融入新环境。
主要内容：
1.与同学多交流；
2.积极参加校内活动；
3.求助老师等。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Kevin,
I know that you are having trouble fitting in at this new school.
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Peter,
Our school photography club are going to hold an International High School Student Photography Show. The theme of a show is environmental protection. It will start from June 15th and last three weeks. Any student which is interested in it is welcome to participate. I know you take good pictures but you've always wanted to do something for environmental protection. I remember you show me some photos on that theme the last time when you visited our school. This is sure a good chance for more people see them. If you want to join in, you can send our photos to intlphotosh.ow@gm.school.com.
Hope to hear of you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
