Do you ever run out of great books to read? So what should I read next? Is fast-paced crime fiction your thing? Try the new Patricia Cornwell book, Scarpetta (Putnam). She is such an able writer and handles complex forensic(法庭的) intelligence with ease. You need to be prepared, though, for the world you're entering—this isn't for the faint of heart, let's say.
If peace is more your thing, try Mary Pipher's wonderful new book, Seeking Peace:Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World (Riverhead). Mary is a lovely, comfortable writer who takes the reader through her personal awakening after reputation and fortune came her way. Even if you've never experienced life as a bestselling writer (as she has done, in her book years back, Reviving Ophelia), you'll totally understand and sympathize with her renewed need for privacy, distance and quiet.
What if you want a straightforward, totally thrilling read with vivid characters, set about World War II? You cannot go wrong with Jim Lehrer's new novel, Oh, Johnny (Random House), about a young Marine whose life is changed forever when he meets a woman on his way to war. His relationship with her lasts him through danger and hardship, and there's an impressive ending. See our interview with the productive novelist/newsman in the current issue of Reader's Digest (March, on stands now), by the way, for insight into the very talented Mr. Lehrer and what interests him.
Well, what about something wickedly funny and totally offbeat? Does the name Carrie Fisher do anything for you? Try her vivid and new life in Hollywood and elsewhere, Wishful Drinking (Simon & Schuster). Be prepared for humor as sharp as knives.
【小题1】 In which column will you probably find the above passage?

A.Advice.B.News story.
C.Advertisement.D.Comments.
【小题2】 What does the writer intend to tell us by the underlined sentence?
 
A.The world is complex and hard.B.Scarpetta is a thriller.
C.The fiction is hard to understand.D.Society is hard to fit into.
【小题3】 Which of the following is true of Mary Pipher?
A.She is an adventurous writer.
B.She doesn’t care about fortune.
C.Her books normally sell well.
D.She can help you achieve writing skills.
【小题4】To get further information about Jim Lehrer, you may________.
A.go to Reader’s Digest issued in March
B.go to Random House
C.analyze the characters in Oh, Johnny
D.read the novel Oh, Johnny
【小题5】Which book isn’t directly based on the writer’s own life?
A.Seeking Peace.B. Reviving Ophelia.
C.Wishful Drinking. D.Oh, Johnny.


Do you ever run out of great books to read? So what should I read next? Is fast-paced crime fiction your thing?
Try the new Patricia Cornwell book, Scarpetta (Putnam). She is such an able writer and handles complex forensic(法庭的) intelligence with ease. You need to be prepared, though, for the world you're entering—this isn't for the faint of heart, let's say.
If peace is more your thing, try Mary Pipher's wonderful new book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World (Riverhead). Mary is a lovely, comfortable writer who takes the reader through her personal awakening after reputation and fortune came her way. Even if you've never experienced life as a bestselling writer (as she has done, in her book years back, Reviving Ophelia), you'll totally understand and sympathize with her renewed need for privacy, distance and quiet.
What if you want a straightforward, totally thrilling read with vivid characters, set about World War II? You cannot go wrong with Jim Lehrer's new novel, Oh, Johnny (Random House), about a young Marine whose life is changed forever when he meets a woman on his way to war. His relationship with her lasts him through danger and hardship, and there's an impressive ending. See our interview with the productive novelist/newsman in the current issue of Reader's Digest (March, on stands now), by the way, for insight into the very talented Mr. Lehrer and what interests him.
Well, what about something wickedly funny and totally offbeat? Does the name Carrie Fisher do anything for you? Try her vivid and new life in Hollywood and elsewhere, Wishful Drinking (Simon & Schuster). Be prepared for humor as sharp as knives.
61. What does the writer want to tell us by the underlined sentence?
A. The world is complex and hard.          B. Scarpetta is a thriller.
C. The fiction is hard to understand.     D. Society is hard to fit into.
62. Which of the following is true of Mary Pipher?
A. She is an adventurous writer.   B. She doesn’t care about fortune.
C. Her books normally sell well.   D. She can help you achieve writing skills. 
63. To get further information about Jim Lehrer, you may________.
A. go to Reader’s Digest issued in March     B. go to Random House
C. analyze the characters in Oh, Johnny    D. read the novel Oh, Johnny
64. Which book isn’t directly based on the writer’s own life?__________________
A. Seeking Peace.            B. Reviving Ophelia.
C. Wishful Drinking.         D. Oh, Johnny.


HIGHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
SCHOOL REPORT
Form Teacher: G. Baker            Pupil’s Name:  Simon Watkins
Term:        Summer 2012   Form:        Ⅳ B
Subject
Exam
Class work
Comments
English
59
61
Simon has reached a satisfactory standard but now needs to apply himself with more determination.
Mathematics
77
85
Sound work and progress throughout the year. Well done!
History
46
53
A disappointing exam result. He is unable to give attention to this subject for long.
Chemistry
78
85
His obvious ability in the subject was not fully reflected in his exam work, but I have high hopes for him nevertheless.
Physics
86
94
An excellent term’s performance. He goes from strength to strength. A born scientist, I feel.
Biology
57
60
This time next year he will be taking the “0” exam. He needs to concentrate on the work, not on class conversation.
French
41
46
Clearly he didn’t bother to revise. His general attitude is far too casual.
Physical
Education
/
31
Weak. It’s time he exercised his body more and his voice less. He should try to work with a team.
FORM TEACHER’S REMARKS                     HEADMASTER
Basically satisfactory work and progress              I shall be keeping an eye on though he will now have realized, I hope, that         his progress in his weaker    in certain subject areas he needs to make               subjects though his
speedy progress.                           success in the sciences is improvement.
【小题1】According to the comments of the Physical Education teacher, Simon_______.
A.is too talkative in the class
B.likes to work with his classmates
C.doesn’t exercise his body at the right time
D.becomes weak because he doesn’t exercise at all
【小题2】Which of Simon’s subjects will attract the headmaster’s attention in future?
A.Biology and Maths. B.History and French.
C.English and Chemistry.D.Physics and Physical Education.
【小题3】Which of the following statements best describes Simon?
A.He has made great progress in language classes.
B.His potential has been fully reflected in science classes.
C.His grade in maths makes him a born scientist.
D.He needs to improve his attitude on certain subjects.
【小题4】 Based on the school report, which of the following statements is true?
A.Simon didn’t bother his teacher to revise French.
B.Basically, Simon did a good job in science.
C.Simon is a determined learner in English.
D.Simon is able to pay attention to history for long.

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项标号涂黑。
A

HIGHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
SCHOOL REPORT
Form Teacher: G. Baker            Pupil’s Name:  Simon Watkins
Term:        Summer 2010       Form:        Ⅳ B
Subject
Exam
Class work
Comments
English
59
61
Simon has reached a satisfactory standard but now needs to apply himself with more determination.
Mathematics
77
85
Sound work and progress throughout the year. Well done!
History
46
53
A disappointing exam result. He is unable to give attention to this subject for long.
Chemistry
78
85
His obvious ability in the subject was not fully reflected in his exam work, but I have high hopes for him nevertheless.
Physics
86
94
An excellent term’s performance. He goes from strength to strength. A born scientist, I feel.
Biology
57
60
This time next year he will be taking the “0” exam. He needs to concentrate on the work, not on class conversation.
French
41
46
Clearly he didn’t bother to revise. His general attitude is far too casual.
Physical
Education
/
31
Weak. It’s time he exercised his body more and his voice less. He should try to work with a team.
FORM TEACHER’S REMARKS                  HEADMASTER
Basically satisfactory work and progress              I shall be keeping an eye on his
though he will now have realized, I hope, that          progress in his weaker subjects
in certain subject areas he needs to make speedy        though his success in the sciences is
improvement.                                   most pleasing.
【小题1】According to the comments of the Physical Education teacher, Simon   .
A.is too talkative in the class
B.likes to work with his classmates
C.doesn’t exercise his body at the right time
D.becomes weak because he doesn’t exercise at all
【小题2】Which of Simon’s subjects will attract the headmaster’s attention in future?
A.Biology and Maths. B.History and French.
C.English and Chemistry.D.Physics and Physical Education.
【小题3】Which of the following statements best describes Simon?
A.He has made great progress in language classes.
B.His potential has been fully reflected in science classes.
C.His grade in maths makes him a born scientist.
D.He needs to improve his attitude on certain subjects.
【小题4】 Based on the school report, which of the following statements is true?
A.Simon didn’t bother his teacher to revise French.
B.Basically, Simon did a good job in science.
C.Simon is a determined learner in English.
D.Simon is able to pay attention to history for long.

B

HIGHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

SCHOOL REPORT

Form Teacher: G. Baker            Pupil’s Name:  Simon Watkins

Term:        Summer 2010            Form:         B

Subject        Exam   Class work    Comments

English        59     61          Simon has reached a satisfactory standard but now needs to apply himself with more determination.

Mathematics    77     85          Sound work and progress throughout the year. Well done!

History        46     53          A disappointing exam result. He is unable to give attention to this subject for long.

Chemistry      78     85          His obvious ability in the subject was not fully reflected in his exam work, but I have high hopes for him nevertheless.

Physics        86     94          An excellent term’s performance. He goes from strength to strength. A born scientist, I feel.

Biology        57     60          This time next year he will be taking the “0” exam. He needs to concentrate on the work, not on class conversation.

French        41     46          Clearly he didn’t bother to revise. His general attitude is far too casual.

Physical

Education      /      31          Weak. It’s time he exercised his body more and his voice less. He should try to work with a team.

FORM TEACHER’S REMARKS                                       HEADMASTER

Basically satisfactory work and progress               I shall be keeping an eye on his

though he will now have realized, I hope, that          progress in his weaker subjects

in certain subject areas he needs to make speedy     though his success in the

improvement.                               science is most pleasing.

1.According to the comments of the Physical Education teacher, Simon _____.

A.is too talkative in the class

B.likes to work with his classmates

C.doesn’t exercise his body at the right time

D.becomes weak because he doesn’t exercise at all

2. Which of Simon’s subjects will attract the headmaster’s attention in future?

A.Biology and Maths.                      B.History and French.

C.English and Chemistry.                    D.Physics and Physical Education.

3.Which of the following statements best describes Simon?

A.He has made great progress in language classes.

B.His potential has been fully reflected in science classes.

C.His grade in maths makes him a born scientist.

D.He needs to improve his attitude on certain subjects.

4.Based on the school report, which of the following statements is true?

A.Simon didn’t bother his teacher to revise French.

B.Basically, Simon did a good job in science.

C.Simon is a determined learner in English.

D.Simon is able to pay attention to history for long.

 

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