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In a recent class I was asked “What is a short story?” My first answer was that it was something that could be read in one sitting and brought an illumination (启示) to the reader, sudden and golden like sunlight cracking through heavy cloud. I went on to say that in my opinion a “real” short story was closer to poetry than to the novel.
Here are some definitions of the short story. My favorite is Benet’s: “something that can be read in an hour and remembered for a lifetime”. One writer said: “the theme of a novel won’t fit into the framework of a short story; it’s like trying to squeeze (压缩) a large painting done on a wall into a miniature. And as in a miniature painting, the details need to be sharp.”
The short story is an example of one aspect of human nature. Short stories usually “say something”, often a character undergoes some event, often a small thing, but something similar to a life experience, even a life-moment for some readers. A short story is an account, rarely over 10,000 words or below 500 words— more commonly 1,500-5,000 words— a single-sitting read, but with enough time and weight to move the reader.
Writer Isabelle Allende once wrote: “Novels are, for me, adding up details, just work, work, work, then you’re done. Short stories are more difficult— they have to be perfect, complete in themselves.”
45. The underlined word “undergoes” in the third paragraph probably means ________.
A. discovers              B. experiences        C. discusses       D. appreciates
46. Which statement of the following is true?
A. The ideal short story should be at most 10,000 words in length.
B. The ideal short story should be below 500 words in length
C. The ideal short story should be around 1,500 words in length
D. The ideal short story should be over 5,000words in length
47. What’s the difference between novels and short stories?
A. Novels are too long for us to read.
B. Short stories are too short for us to read.
C. Novels are more details than short stories.
D. Short stories are more perfect and difficult than novels.
48. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. How Do You Write a Short Story?             B. Is a Short Story Similar to Poetry?
C. What Exactly Is a Short Story?          D. Are Short Stories Perfect and Complete?

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SHE dresses in saggy (宽松的) pants and is crazy about the pop star, Rain. Bin Xue is in love with South Korean culture. The 19-year-old from Sichuan Province feels a strong connection with the neighboring country.

"The two nations have a long history of friendship and there are many similarities between them," she said. "But Koreans are iron-willed, and we could learn this quality from them."

Bin is not the only Chinese deeply affected by Korean culture. A recent survey shows that most Chinese teenagers think highly of their eastern neighbor.

However, Koreans do not view the Chinese in the same good light. In a recent survey, only 5.5 per cent of Korean teens thought the Chinese people friendly.

The survey among high school students in China, Japan, South Korea and the United States, was conducted in 156 high schools. More than 7,000 teenagers were questioned on success, family, their self-identity (自我意识), as well as their opinions about the world at large.

Results showed that most Korean teens gave a low score to the Chinese for patriotism (爱国心), responsibility and honesty. In their eyes, Chinese people are not hard-working and don't obey the rules.

"The result is surprising, but it does reflect a real information gap between teenagers in the two countries," said Lei Li, a psychology professor from the Capital Normal University.

Experts say that Chinese students' positive feelings about South Korea were a result of the booming (繁荣) popularity of Korean pop music. Korean movies and TV series have flooded China. And 73 per cent of the Chinese respondents said they watched Korean TV serials and cartoons.

On the other hand, Lei added, Korean teenagers don't have much access to China. The survey found that only 6.7 per cent of Korean students have ever read Chinese books or news magazines or watch Chinese TV programmes.1

Professor Lei thinks that Chinese teens should give themselves a better basis for appreciating the cultures of their neighbors. It's not enough to simply enjoy their music, TV and fashion sense. "The survey shows that Chinese teens should make friends with their foreign peers . They shouldn't judge other countries by their media alone," said Lei.

Luo Xi'er, 17, from Hunan Province, hopes Chinese people can improve their image. "In my opinion, it is the bad behavior of Chinese tourists which has destroyed our image abroad," she said.

The girl has read several online articles in which Koreans put Chinese tourists' bad manners under the spotlight. "I would like to go to South Korea some day and show them that most Chinese are good-mannered."

1. Most Chinese teenagers think highly of South Korea because _____.

A. they are crazy about pop stars in South Korea

B. Korean people have certain qualities they respect

C. there are many similarities between China and South Korea

D. all of the above

2. Korean teens probably have low opinions of Chinese because ______.

A. they are friendly and iron-willed B. they don't know much about China

C. they hate Chinese because of historical conflicts

D. they only watch Korean TV serials and cartoons

3. According to professor Lei, ______.

A. Chinese teens should not enjoy the pop music of South Korea

B. Chinese teens should help Korean peers learn more about China

C. we should prevent Korean movies and TV series from flooding in China

D. we should have a better understanding of Korean peers

4. We can infer from the survey _________.

A. Chinese teenagers think highly of South Koreans

B. most Korean teens gave a low score to the Chinese

C. it is necessary to strengthen cultural communications

D. bad behavior of Chinese tourists destroyed our image abroad

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     Faced with a tough job market, fresh graduates are dreaming of running their own businesses instead.
But a recent survey has showed that such ambitions lack the required support and remain just that-dreams.
The Shanghai Municipal Employment Promotion Centre poll of 1,276 graduates in several universities and colleges in the city, released last Friday, showed 59.78 percent of respondents considered the possibility
of setting up a company or at least a small store. "But they just stop at the 'thinking stage'," it stated.
     Respondents put the top reasons for not going it alone down to a shortage of investment and a lack of
business opportunity. They also listed lack of business experience and social networks, the need for
advanced study and objections from family members as factors that stood in their way.
     More than 90 percent of the interviewees said they would rather take up a job after graduating and then consider starting their own business two or three years down the road.
Guo Bin, a senior student in Shanghai International Studies University majoring in English, decided he
wanted to be his own boss last year. But he is looking for a job first. "If I fail to find a satisfying job, I
would like to establish a company in exhibition services," Guo said.
     The Shanghai native has some relatives working in a local printing plant. With their help, Guo hopes to produce exhibition brochures at a relatively low price. He is also confident that his English language skills
can help him do well in the industry.
     "Social networking is an important factor leading to business success," Guo said.
     Guo said that the shortage of graduate jobs is the main reason driving more university students to set up a business right after their graduation.
    Jiang said the university sets up a business guide team made of government officials and prof essionals.
They regularly give training courses to students who show an interest in having their own business. The
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Once you win the support of your family, you have won half the battle," Guo added.

1. Which of the following can be the best title?

A. A tough job market
B. Graduates can only dream of being boss
C. The ambitions of fresh graduates
D. The story of Guo Bin

2. Which of the following is NOT true about stopping fresh graduates realising their dreams of being boss?

A. The lack of business opportunity and investment.
B. The shortage of business experience.
C. Less skilled English language.
D. Their family members' objections.

3. In the view of Guo Bin, what is the key factor that makes fresh graduates dream of being boss soon
after graduation?

A. Their family don't support them.
B. Their social networking is not good.
C. There are not enough graduate jobs.
D. They want to achieve greater success.

4. Who is this article mostly intended for?

A. The parents whose child will graduate from university soon.
B. Those who will graduate from university.
C. Those who want to be boss.
D. The officials who work in the government.

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     Faced with a tough job market, fresh graduates are dreaming of running their own businesses
instead. But a recent survey has showed that such ambitions lack the required support and remain
just that-dreams.
     The Shanghai Municipal Employment Promotion Centre poll of 1,276 graduates in several
universities and colleges in the city, released last Friday, showed 59.78 percent of respondents
considered the possibility of setting up a company or at least a small store. "But they just stop at
the 'thinking stage'," it stated.
     Respondents put the top reasons for not going it alone down to a shortage of investment and a
lack of business opportunity. They also listed lack of business experience and social networks, the
need for advanced study and objections from family members as factors that stood in their way.
     More than 90 percent of the interviewees said they would rather take up a job after graduating
and then consider starting their own business two or three years down the road.
     Guo Bin, a senior student in Shanghai International Studies University majoring in English, decided
he wanted to be his own boss last year. But he is looking for a job first. "If I fail to find a satisfying job,
I would like to establish a company in exhibition services," Guo said.
     The Shanghai native has some relatives working in a local printing plant. With their help, Guo hopes
to produce exhibition brochures at a relatively low price. He is also confident that his English language
skills can help him do well in the industry.
     "Social networking is an important factor leading to business success," Guo said.
     Guo said that the shortage of graduate jobs is the main reason driving more university students to
set up a business right after their graduation.
     Jiang said the university sets up a business guide team made of government officials and prof
essionals. They regularly give training courses to students who show an interest in having their own
business. The parents of university graduates are more willing to help their children start up alone.
The survey showed "Once you win the support of your family, you have won half the battle," Guo
added.

1．Which of the following can be the best title?

A．A tough job market
B．Graduates can only dream of being boss
C．The ambitions of fresh graduates
D．The story of Guo Bin

2．Which of the following is NOT true about stopping fresh graduates realising their dreams of being
boss?

A．The lack of business opportunity and investment.
B．The shortage of business experience.
C．Less skilled English language.
D．Their family members' objections.

3．In the view of Guo Bin, what is the key factor that makes fresh graduates dream of being boss soon
after graduation?

A．Their family don't support them.
B．Their social networking is not good.
C．There are not enough graduate jobs.
D．They want to achieve greater success.

4．Who is this article mostly intended for?

A．The parents whose child will graduate from university soon.
B．Those who will graduate from university.
C．Those who want to be boss.
D．The officials who work in the government.

"The two nations have a long history of friendship and there are many similarities between them," she said. "But Koreans are iron-willed, and we could learn this quality from them."

Bin is not the only Chinese deeply affected by Korean culture. A recent survey shows that most Chinese teenagers think highly of their eastern neighbour.

However, Koreans do not view the Chinese in the same good light. In a recent survey, only 5.5 per cent of Korean teens thought the Chinese people friendly.

"The result is surprising, but it does reflect a real information gap between teenagers in the two countries," said Lei Li, a psychology professor from the Capital Normal University.

Professor Lei thinks that Chinese teens should give themselves a better basis for appreciating the cultures of their neighbours. It's not enough to simply enjoy their music, TV and fashion sense. "The survey shows that Chinese teens should make friends with their foreign peers . They shouldn't judge other countries by their media alone," said Lei.

Luo Xi'er, 17, from Hunan Province, hopes Chinese people can improve their image. "In my opinion, it is the bad behaviour of Chinese tourists which has destroyed our image abroad," she said.

64. Most Chinese teenagers think highly of South Korea because ___________.

A. they are crazy about pop stars in South Korea

B. Korean people have certain qualities they respect

C. there are many similarities between China and South Korea

D. all of the above

65. Korean teens probably have low opinions of Chinese because ______________.

A. they are friendly and iron-willed

B. they don't know much about China

C. they hate Chinese because of historical conflicts

D. they only watch Korean TV serials and cartoons

66. According to professor Lei, _______________.