-Do you know in which book it is______ you can read a lot of interesting world records?

____I think it's the Guinness Book of the World Records．

　 A．where 　　　 B．which 　　　 C．in which　 　　 D．that

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

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. 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. 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. 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. 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

       In last week’s edition I read “Novel Without a Plot(情节)”, by Carlo Dante, a review of Adele Kman’s latest novel. I, too, have read The Newcomer. Dante insists The Newcomer lacks a plot. He fails to recognize that some novels are plot-driven and others are character-centered. Clearly Dante prefers to read the former and feels it reasonable and acceptable to force readers to accept his preference. There are many readers who do not require a story to drive us quickly from one action-packed moment to the next. We are content to get to know an interesting character who meets challenges and tries various ways to overcome them.

       Violet Wang is a wonderful example of this type of character, and we are fortunate that the novel is told from her point of view. We first experience her world in San Francisco, where she is surrounded by Chinese American traditions and the support of a large family. We feel her confusion and upsetting sense of loss as she must leave all that is familiar to her.

       When Violet arrives in the area that will be her new home, we see its beauty and mystery through her eyes. As she tries to adapt to the life in a place where she feels like an outsider, many of us may remember similar times in our own lives. We ache when she hurts and feel great success in our hearts when she experiences progress.

       I won’t tell you why Violet has had to make such a great life change or how she comes terms with it, Unlike Dante, I think that most readers would greatly enjoy this book. In these times of action-adventure movies and computer games, many have lost the patience to be readers, thinkers, and human beings concerned with various feelings. I think that someone who fails to see the value in this book is missing out on a lot.

1．According to the author, what do we learn about Carlo Dante?

       A．He has the same experience as Violet Wang.

       B．He has a positive view on Adele Kwan’s novel.

       C．He likes novels having action-packed moments better.

       D．He thinks most readers would appreciate The Newcomer.

2．What do we know about Violet Wang?

       A．She is misunderstood by Carlo Dante.

       B．She has experienced great changes in her life.

       C．She is confused by Chinese American traditions.

       D．She has become more outgoing since her move.

3．In the author’s opinion, what kind of book is The Newcomer?

       A．It’s a fine character-centered novel.

       B．It’s Adele Kwan’s latest best seller.

       C．It’s a novel accepted by action movie fans.

       D．It’s about a typical story full of deep sadness.

4．The author writes this passage to         .

       A．tell a real story of Violet Wang

       B．argue why she prefers The Newcomer

       C．persuade people to buy Adele Kwan’s latest novel

       D．present the characteristics of different types of novels

5．In which section of the newspaper can we read this article?

       A．Entertainment.  B．Social affairs    C．Technology.     D．Literature.