Do you know that a fast reader can get the ideas better than a slow reader can? Of course, you save time by reading fast, but this is not the main reason for fast reading. The main reason is that you understand better what you are reading when you read fast.

As your eyes move along the line of print, they make fixations (固定) or pauses. It is important that you see several words at a fixation. It is also important that your eyes leave a group of words quickly and move on to another group. The number of letters or words that you see at a fixation is called your eye span. Pay more attention to improving your rate of reading. With practice you can learn to read faster than you usually read.

The way in which you read always depends on what you are reading and for what purpose. You should know the different ways of reading so that you can apply whatever method that is necessary. Here are four ways of reading:

(1) Skimming is an important kind of reading. This method can be used when you wish to review something that you have forgotten. You can skim to get the main points.

(2) Rapid first reading and then rereading certain parts carefully is important. You may use this type of reading to study a science lesson or a history lesson.

(3) You need to do careful reading and rereading sometimes. This type of reading is necessary for making an intensive (精深的) study of your school subjects, solving Maths problems or reading directions.

(4) Rapid reading is used when reading stories for enjoyment. you may also do rapid reading when reviewing material that you already know well.

1.The main reason for reading fast is that you can _______what you are fast reading.

2.The way of reading always depends on _______.

3.The underlined word "skimming" in the fourth paragraph means _______.

4.Careful reading is an important kind of reading _________.

You can _______ what is happening in the world by the Internet.

1. A.
   touch
2. B.
   make
3. C.
   hear
4. D.
   learn

Do you know that a fast reader can get the ideas better than a slow reader can? Of course, you save time by reading fast, but this is not the main reason for fast reading. The main reason is that you understand better what you are reading when you read fast.

As your eyes move along the line of print, they make fixations (固定) or pauses. It is important that you see several words at a fixation. It is also important that your eyes leave a group of words quickly and move on to another group. The number of letters or words that you see at a fixation is called your eye span. Pay more attention to improving your rate of reading. With practice you can learn to read faster than you usually read.

The way in which you read always depends on what you are reading and for what purpose. You should know the different ways of reading so that you can apply whatever method that is necessary. Here are four ways of reading:

 (1) Skimming is an important kind of reading. This method can be used when you wish to review something that you have forgotten. You can skim to get the main points.

 (2) Rapid first reading and then rereading certain parts carefully is important. You may use this type of reading to study a science lesson or a history lesson.

 (3) You need to do careful reading and rereading sometimes. This type of reading is necessary for making an intensive (精深的) study of your school subjects, solving Maths problems or reading directions.

 (4) Rapid reading is used when reading stories for enjoyment. you may also do rapid reading when reviewing material that you already know well.

68. The main reason for reading fast is that you can _______what you are fast reading.

A. get the ideas   B. save time    C. understand better    D. learn well

69. The way of reading always depends on _______.

A. the method that you like                B. your reading material 

C. your reading purpose                   D. both B and C

70. The underlined word "skimming" in the fourth paragraph means _______.

A. reading very fast                      B. looking carefully

C. reading only the main points              D. reading some parts of the material

71. Careful reading is an important kind of reading _________.

 A. when you read a story for enjoyment

B. when you go over a lesson that you have already known well

C. when you read the directions before using a camera which is expensive

D. when you wish to find a lost place that you have read

Ever since Stephanie’s 13th birthday we have been receiving comments from other adults expressing their sympathies because our daughter is now a teenager.We’ve heard everything from，“Sure she’s a good kid，but just wait，now that she’s teenager…”to the ever inspiring，“Well，all kids are rotten when they are teenagers，just try to go through it the best way you can.”What’s more upsetting is that many of these insensitive adults feel the need to share their negative predictions well within the hearing of both our daughters.
I know that teenagers can be moody（闷闷不乐）and difficult at times，but I’m 38 and I can also be difficult and moody.We worry about the future and want today’s kids to know that we care
for them and that there are opportunities that wait for them.However, at the very point they set out on that journey toward adulthood we stand there watching them disapprovingly（不赞成），just waiting for them to make mistake.“just like we knew they would.”We tell them to respect themselves and to say no to drugs，yet we fail to set a positive example by treating them with kindness and consideration，demonstrating（示范）our respect for them.
I have，at times been guilty of this behavior but am now realizing that the more I see each person as a person，the more I am pleasantly surprised in some way or another. For example，a few weeks ago my husband and I were having dinner at our favorite restaurant and two teenage boys came in and sat down right beside US.I must admit that my first thought was，“perfect，there goes our quiet, peaceful dinner.”I was so wrong! These young men were well behaved.quiet and left a nice tip for the waitress.Once I looked beyond the jeans so loose they were practically falling off and the multi-colored hair, I saw what fine people these kids were.
Many of the people who，perhaps unknowingly, treat teens with disrespect are unhappy about the fact that pop singers and sports stars are our children’s heroes. I feel that unless We give them something better to go after, we really shouldn’t complain.

1. 1.

   When their children reach their teens，parents usually expect_________.

   1. A.
      trouble                                                     
   2. B.
      sympathy
   3. C.
      congratulations                                          
   4. D.
      inspiring comments
2. 2.

   In the author’s opinion，the trouble with parents is that________.

   1. A.
      they are too watchful of their teenage children
   2. B.
      they are too concerned about their children’s future
   3. C.
      they fail to treat teenagers with enough kindness and respect
   4. D.
      they speak ill of their children within their hearing
3. 3.

   When two teenagers came into the restaurant and sat beside the author, her first thought was that__________.

   1. A.
      they were wrong to have chosen this restaurant for dinner
   2. B.
      something interesting was going to happen over dinner
   3. C.
      her quiet dinner with her husband would be ruined
   4. D.
      she and her husband were going to have a pleasant surprise
4. 4.

   What does the author think of the two teenage boys?

   1. A.
      They may become nice people if they are willing to change their lifestyle.
   2. B.
      They are typical of teenagers who wear ill-fitting clothes and dye their hair.
   3. C.
      They’re fine young men despite their loose jeans and multi-colored hair.
   4. D.
      They will respect you if you respect them.
5. 5.

   What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

   1. A.
      There is nothing wrong with teenagers admiring pop singers and sports starts.
   2. B.
      If our children admire pop singers and sports starts，it is the parents who are to blame.
   3. C.
      Pop singers and sports stars should not be heroes of our children.
   4. D.
      Parents should set a good example for their children to follow.

 (   )22. You can _______ what is happening in the world by the Internet.

            A. touch           B. make          C. hear           D. learn