III .阅读理解

Everybody knows that words can carry messages. People communicate with words. Books,magazines,TV and radio and films all help us to communicate with others. They all help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.

Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hand in class,the teachers know you want to say something or ask a question. You shake your head and people know you are saying “No”. You nod and people know you are saying “Yes'

Other things can also carry messages. For example,a sign at a bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs on doors tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and you receive messages from them all the time?

People can communicate in many ways without words. For example,an artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains,about the sea and many other things.

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

   A. It is a most popular way for man to communicate with words.

   B. Words are the only way for man to communicate.

   C. Using radio is one of the ways for man to communicate.

   D. TV can help people to know the world better.

2. Which of the following signs is usually used to show you the direction?

   A. A picture. B. A number.

   C. A kind of colour. D. An arrow.

3. How does an artist carry messages to people?

   A. He writes articles. B. He gives reports.

   C. He sings songs. D. He draws pictures.

III.阅读填空

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Everyone needs a break,and vacations are not meant for serious study. 1. The Spring Festi- val is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey.

Before getting into the recommendations,you need to determine your English reading comprehension level. If youJre at the beginner level,there are two options: reading a children's book or reading a book that you’ve read in Chinese translation. 2.

If you’re at the intermediate level,popular books like pop fiction,mysteries and thrillers are good options. For advanced readers,classic works of literature or modern prize winners ( Nobel,Pulitzer ) are good options.

3. When I pick up a book I like,even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through,I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses. Generally,after the first few chapters,things get a lot easier,especially if I get involved in the story.

Another great way to keep yourself motivated is to find a friend who's interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve. 4.

Some quick recommendations :Harry Potter,start with the first book and go on from there;the Narnia series;anything by US writer Michael Crichton;and if you like horror,US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun. 5. Happy reading!

   A. If you pick a book which is so challenging,it will be too stressful.

   B. The most important thing is to pick a book that you’re really interested in.

   C. You may also enjoy your reading when hanging out with your family.

   D. You should just find a topic or an author you?re interested in,and the rest will go from there.

   E. You can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or email.

   F. Instead,they’re a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book.

   G. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases,since you’re already familiar with the story.

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