摘要： The purpose of the author in writing this passage is . A. to explain and persuade B. to comment and criticize C. to interest and entertain D. to argue and demonstrate Passage 4 Million of people pass through the gates of Disney's entertainment parks in California, Florida and Japan each year. What makes these places an almost universal attraction? What makes foreign kings and queens and other important people want to visit these Disney Parks? Well, one reason is the way they're treated once they get there. The people at Disney go out of their way to serve their "guests, as they prefer to call them, and to see that they enjoy themselves." All new employees, from vice presidents to part-time workers, begin their employment by attending Disney University and taking "Traditions I.' Here, they learn about the company's history, how it is managed and why it is successful. They are shown how each department relates to the whole. All employees are shown how their part is important in making the park a success. After passing "Traditions I," the employees go on to more specialized training for their specific jobs. No detail is missed. A simple job like taking tickets requires four eight-hour days of training. When one ticket taker was asked why it took so much training for such a simple, ordinary job, he replied, "What happens if someone wants to know where the restrooms are, when the parade starts or what bus to take back to the campgrounds? ... ... We need to know the answers or where to get them quickly. Our constant aim is to help our guests enjoy the party. " Even Disney's managers get involved in the daily management of the park. Every year, the managers leave their desks and business suits and put on special service clothes. For a full week, the bosses sell hot dogs or ice cream, take tickets or drive the monorail and take up any of the 100 jobs that make the entertainment park come alive. The managers agree that this week helps them to see the company's goals more clearly. All these efforts to serve the public well have made Walt Disney Productions famous. Disney is considered by many as the best mass service provider in America or the world. As one long-time business observer once said, "How Disney treats people, communicates with them, rewards them, is in my view the very reason for his fifty years of success ...... I have watched, very carefully and with great respect and admiration, the theory and practice of selling satisfaction and serving millions of people on a daily basis, successfully .It is what Disney does best." 5. This passage is mainly about . A. how Disney employees are trained B. the history and traditions of the Disney enterprises C. why Disney enterprises make a lot of money D. the importance Disney places on serving people well Correct answers: 1-5 BBCAD NMET 98 A Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn't exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer. One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball . He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room. Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin. On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin's grand entrance for a long time!

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      One-hundred-and seventh birthdays aren't usually celebrated for authors who aren't alive anymore.
But Theodor Seuss Geisel-better known as the children's books author Dr. Seuss -who came into the
world on 2 March, 1904, was an unusual man.
     Like generations of children I was raised on his wonderful stories. But when I now read them to my
children it's not just the childhood memories I enjoy. His writing is brilliant and imaginative and flows with
a self-confidence as sure as the words of a Shakespeare poem. Readers ride his characteristic rhythm (韵律) with an effortless joy that cannot be matched by any other modern writer:
     You have brains in your head
     You have feet in your shoes
     You can steer yourself any direction you choose
     And will you succeed?
     Yes indeed, yes indeed!
     Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed.
     Seuss's brilliant cartoons and clever words make his books a delight for adults but they attract mostly
children of course. His stories teach kids moral lessons but in indirect and entertaining ways.
     The first Seuss book I was given was The Lorax, written just as the 60s were becoming the 70s.
Seuss was ahead of his time, and in this book the dawn of concern for environmental problems are shown as the Lorax "who speaks for the trees" battles against an evil businessman who wants to destroy the
forest and make goods "which everyone needs".
     It's not only a warning of the heavy price of environmental destruction, written well before most people had thought to worry, but it's also a smart analysis of consumer societies: "Unless someone like you cares
a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." This is of course a moral message, but not of the kind designed to persuade the youngsters into behavior that adults want.
I could go on, but hey, it's a birthday, and I'm sure you folks have some good toasts to raise for the party…

1. What's the purpose of this passage?

A. To introduce Dr. Seuss's life.
B. To analyze Dr. Seuss's books.
C. To describe Dr. Seuss's writing style.
D. To celebrate Dr. Seuss's achievements.

2. Why does the author include Dr. Seuss's poem?

A. To encourage readers to use their brains and choose their own way.
B. To give readers a sample of Seuss's story The Lorax.
C. To provide readers with an example of Seuss's writing style.
D. To explain how relevant Seuss's stories remain today.

3. Why do adults also enjoy Seuss's books?

A. His words and pictures are imaginative enough to be enjoyed by all.
B. His books give children obvious moral messages to learn from.
C. He writes about adult topics in a way that is understandable to children.
D. He was the first person to write about the environment.

4. When was the book The Lorax written?

A. Early 1960s.
B. Early 1970s.
C. Late 1960s.
D. Late 1970s.

5. Which of the following is true about Seuss?

A. Many of the issues he discussed attracted greater concern in later years.
B. He is widely considered as the twentieth-century Shakespeare.
C. His books are more popular now than when they were first published.
D. Most readers thought his ideas were difficult to understand.

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If you are hungry, what will you do? Grab a piece of your favorite meal and stay quiet after that? Just like stomach, even your mind will be hungry. But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your dream lover, favorite star and many such absurd things. So it silently begins to hide your needs and never lets itself grow. When mind loses its freedom to grow, creativity gets its full stop. This might be the reason why we all sometimes think “What happens next?”, “Why can’t I think?”, “Why am I always given the difficult problems?” Well, this is the after-effect of using our brain for thinking of not-so-worthy things.

Hunger of the mind can be actually satisfied through extensive reading. But why is it reading but not watching TV? Because reading has been the most educational tool used by us right from the childhood. Just like that to develop other aspects of our life, we have to turn to reading for help. You have a number of books in the world which will answer all your “how-to” questions. Once you read a book, you just don’t run your eyes through the lines, but your mind decodes (译解) it and explains it to you. The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. Now this seed is unknowingly used by you in your future to develop new ideas. The same seed, if used many times, can help you link and relate a lot of things, which you would never thought of in your wildest dreams! This is nothing but creativity. The more books you read, the wider your mind will become. Also this improves your oratorical (speech-making) skills to a large extent and also makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary. When you start speaking English or any other language fluently with your friends or other people, you never seem to run out of the right words at the right time.

Actually, I had a problem in speaking English fluently, but as I read, I could improve significantly. So guys, do join me and give food for your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading. Now what are you waiting for? Go, grab a book and let me know!

49. What’s the best title of the passage?

A. Hunger of the mind B. Stomach and Mind

C. Feed your Mind by reading D. Reading or Watching TV

50. You don’t know your mind is in hunger because _____.

A. you are not hungry

B. you keep it thinking of silly things

C. your creativity gets a full stop

D. you always meet with difficult problems

51. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the advantage of reading?

A. Reading can make your dream come true.

B. Reading can contribute to your vocabulary.

C. Reading can improve your spoken ability.

D. Reading can make people creative.

52. The purpose of the author in writing this passage is to _______.

A. comment and blame B. introduce and describe

C. explain and persuade D. advise and inform

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If you are hungry, what will you do? Grab a piece of your favorite meal and stay quiet after that? Just like stomach, even your mind will be hungry. But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your dream lover, favorite star and many such absurd things. So it silently begins to hide your needs and never lets itself grow. When mind loses its freedom to grow, creativity gets its full stop. This might be the reason why we all sometimes think “What happens next?”, “Why can’t I think?”, “Why am I always given the difficult problems?” Well, this is the after-effect of using our brain for thinking of not-so-worthy things.
Hunger of the mind can be actually satisfied through extensive reading. But why is it reading but not watching TV? Because reading has been the most educational tool used by us right from the childhood. Just like that to develop other aspects of our life, we have to turn to reading for help. You have a number of books in the world which will answer all your “how-to” questions. Once you read a book, you just don’t run your eyes through the lines, but your mind decodes (译解) it and explains it to you. The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. Now this seed is unknowingly used by you in your future to develop new ideas. The same seed, if used many times, can help you link and relate a lot of things, which you would never thought of in your wildest dreams! This is nothing but creativity. The more books you read, the wider your mind will become. Also this improves your oratorical (speech-making) skills to a large extent and also makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary. When you start speaking English or any other language fluently with your friends or other people, you never seem to run out of the right words at the right time.
Actually, I had a problem in speaking English fluently, but as I read, I could improve significantly. So guys, do join me and give food for your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading. Now what are you waiting for? Go, grab a book and let me know!

1.
What’s the best title of the passage?
1. A.
  Hunger of the mind
2. B.
  Stomach and Mind
3. C.
  Feed your Mind by reading
4. D.
  Reading or Watching TV
2.
You don’t know your mind is in hunger because _____.
1. A.
  you are not hungry
2. B.
  you keep it thinking of silly things
3. C.
  your creativity gets a full stop
4. D.
  you always meet with difficult problems
3.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the advantage of reading?
1. A.
  Reading can make your dream come true.
2. B.
  Reading can contribute to your vocabulary.
3. C.
  Reading can improve your spoken ability.
4. D.
  Reading can make people creative.
4.
The purpose of the author in writing this passage is to _______.
1. A.
  comment and blame
2. B.
  introduce and describe
3. C.
  explain and persuade
4. D.
  advise and inform

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We all love our children and we all know how competitive the world is these days. What’s it going to be like when our children leave school? Will they have the skills they need to stay ahead of the competition?
All children need two basic skills to succeed. They must be able to read and they must be able to write. And with so much information available to them these days, they must be able to read quickly and accurately. That’s why your children need to be able to speed-read.
It’s ironic (讽刺的) that at this time of space-age technology, we’ve gone back to one of the earliest forms of mass communication—the written word. The Internet has introduced a revival (重新流行) of writing, and if you can’t keep up, you’ll be left behind. You certainly don’t want your children to be left behind.
You can help to make sure that your children are excellent writers—you can help them to learn how to use their language. Better still, you can learn with them!
You and your children can spend time together in a worthwhile pursuit (事业)—learning how to write. Forget the theme parks, the computer games, the expensive movies and interesting sports. If you want your children to have treasured memories of time spent with you, learn together.
For less than you would pay for tickets to a theme park, you can invest in your children’s future—help them learn to write well with my six-part writing course.
Don’t stand by while your child is left further and further behind.

1.
From the last two paragraphs, we can know the main purpose of the passage is_______
1. A.
  To encourage students to be better prepared for the future.
2. B.
  To list the qualities children must have for their future success.
3. C.
  To persuade parents to choose a writing course for their kids.
4. D.
  To explain the difficult situation children have to face at present.
2.
In the author’s opinion, ______.
1. A.
  speed-reading is the first step in a child’s formal education
2. B.
  children today waste too much time on games, movies and sports
3. C.
  children’s success depends much on good skills in reading and writing
4. D.
  writing helps people communicate more effectively in modern society
3.
What does the author think of writing as a form of communication now?
1. A.
  Important.
2. B.
  Funny.
3. C.
  Informal.
4. D.
  Old-fashioned.
4.
What’s the advantage of children’s learning together with their parents?
1. A.
  They will learn more quickly and accurately.
2. B.
  They will not be affected by games and sports.
3. C.
  It will encourage them to work for a higher pursuit.
4. D.
  They will have good memories of time spent with parents.

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We all love our children and we all know how competitive the world is these days. What’s it going to be like when our children leave school? Will they have the skills they need to stay ahead of the competition?
All children need two basic skills to succeed. They must be able to read and they must be able to write. And with so much information available to them these days, they must be able to read quickly and accurately. That’s why your children need to be able to speed-read.
It’s ironic (讽刺的) that at this time of space-age technology, we’ve gone back to one of the earliest forms of mass communication—the written word. The Internet has introduced a revival (重新流行) of writing, and if you can’t keep up, you’ll be left behind. You certainly don’t want your children to be left behind.
You can help to make sure that your children are excellent writers—you can help them to learn how to use their language. Better still, you can learn with them!
You and your children can spend time together in a worthwhile pursuit (事业)—learning how to write. Forget the theme parks, the computer games, the expensive movies and interesting sports. If you want your children to have treasured memories of time spent with you, learn together.
For less than you would pay for tickets to a theme park, you can invest in your children’s future—help them learn to write well with my six-part writing course.
Don’t stand by while your child is left further and further behind.
【小题1】From the last two paragraphs, we can know the main purpose of the passage is_______

A．To encourage students to be better prepared for the future.

B．To list the qualities children must have for their future success.

C．To persuade parents to choose a writing course for their kids.

D．To explain the difficult situation children have to face at present.

【小题2】In the author’s opinion, ______.

A．speed-reading is the first step in a child’s formal education

B．children today waste too much time on games, movies and sports

C．children’s success depends much on good skills in reading and writing

D．writing helps people communicate more effectively in modern society

【小题3】What does the author think of writing as a form of communication now?

A．Important.

B．Funny.