Reading for pleasure is the easiest way to become a better reader in English. It is also the most important way.

Some students say they don’t want to read for pleasure. They say they want to use their time to learn the rules of the language and new words. They say that pleasure reading is too easy.

Many experts (专家) say pleasure reading is very important for learning English. Dr. Stephen Krashen, a famous expert on learning languages, says that pleasure reading helps you learn many important things about English. Students learn more grammar and more words when they read for pleasure. They also learn more about good writing.

Dr. Krashen tells us that pleasure reading helps each student in a different way. Each student needs to learn something different. Pleasure reading makes it possible for each student to learn what he or she needs.

Reading for pleasure is not the same as studying. When you read for pleasure, you choose your own books, and you don’t have to remember everything. There are no tests on your pleasure reading books. Pleasure reading will help you:

●learn how English speakers use English

●read faster in English

●find examples of good writing in English

●learn new words

●learn about the culture (文化) of English speakers

1.What’s the most important way to become a better reader?

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2.What may some students who don’t want to read for pleasure spend their time on?

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3.What do some students think of pleasure reading?

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4.Why does Dr. Krashen think pleasure reading is good for students?

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5.Can pleasure reading help you improve your English writing skill?

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Before every Mother's Day, you may rush around to try to find the perfect present. But stores don't always have what most moms want. Moms know you love them, but they like reminders. So some kids shared what they appreciate (感激) about their moms. Here are some.

I appreciate my mom because she helps me know when I’m wrong or right.When I don’t know what to do,she is there.The thing I appreciate most about her is that she kisses my head every night.

——Amy,ll

My mother shows me that she loves me in so many ways.She helps me with my homework,drives me to camps.makes delicious breakfasts for me and reads books with me.She is a great role model to me because she keeps studying while working full time and taking care of our family.My mother is a great mom!

——Miles.11

What I appreciate about my mom is that she is funny and nice.When I am in any difficult situation,she is always the first one there.When I have games,she comes every time.She always cares about me.She knows how good I can be,and pushes me to do what I want to.

——Lisa,13

I love my mom because she is very different from most moms.She is my best friend and she is the only one who understands me.She helps me see the world in a different way.She also pushes me to follow my dreams.I'll remember everything she did.

——Scott,13

根据材料内容,选择最佳答案。

1.What does Amy appreciate her mother best?

A. Telling her what is wrong.

B. Kissing her head every night.

C. Helping her solve problems.

D. Telling her what she should do.

2.What is TRUE about Miles' mother?

A. She's a housewife.

B. She does part-time work.

C. She works all day,

D. She is a cook.

3.Who regards his or her mother as the best friend?

A. Amy. B. Miles. C. Lisa. D. Scott.

4.How many mothers encourage their children to achieve their dreams?

A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.

5.Where is this material probably taken from?

A. A novel. B. A dictionary.

C. A diary. D. A magazine.

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