16.The idea for the book H arry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone came to Joanne Kathleen Rowling in 1990.It took her seven years to finish writing it.During those seven years she had a number of jobs,including one job as an English teacher.
     Rowling sent the book to four publishers (出版社) before one of them bought it.She was very happy to sell her book because it was her life's dream to be a published writer.Before she sold her book,Rowling was living in a small apartment with her daughter and was so poor that she could not afford heat in the winter.
     Harry Potter became very successful with children and adults in England.The book also really took off in the United States.After her second and third books were published,the three Harry Potter books filled the top three places on many newspapers'lists of best-sellers.Then the books were made into popular movies.Without question,Rowling's life had completely changed,in just three years.
    Harry Potter books have now sold more than 30 million books around the world and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages.In 1997,Rowling was earning£70 a week.
By the end of 2001,she had earned over£150 million,making her one of the most successful female writers of all time.

46.Which sentence is TRUE about the first Harry Potter book?B
A.Rowling got the idea from her daughter.
B.It took the writer seven years to finish it.
C.Four publishers bought it.
47.Rowling's dream wasC
A.to be a magician       
B.to make a movie     
C.to have her books published
48.How many languages have Harry Potter books been translated into?A
A.More than 35.
B.About 135.
C.About 90.
49.From the passage,we know that.A
A.not many writers are as successful as Rowling is
B.Rowling lived a rich life before her books were published
C.Rowling became successful because of a movie
50.This passage is mainly aboutB
A.why Harry Potter is popular      
B.Rowling's life          
C.Harry Potter's life.
14.When I was a kid,I got interested in astronomy(天文学),I often watched northern lights in my hometown in Lapland.I used to wonder how big theuniverse might be and what are"behind"the stars.But as I grew up and finally went to college,I hardly had any time to develop my hobby because of too much homework.It was in 2009that I rediscovered astronomy.I found an astronomy magazine in a library and immediately I got interested in astronomy again.
When I start reading astronomy books and magazines,I start finding out how many interesting things there are outside the planet.I realize that the information I am reading,hearing and watching opens a door to a huge world of interesting things.
However,I do not have much time for my hobbies.Many times I would like to observe an object in the night sky,but I am working or I have to look after my kids.So I share my hobbies with my kids.I encourage them to observe the stars together with me.I need kids'astronomy books for them and tell them about the moon,stars,the sun and many other interesting things.We all find it interesting at the same time.
I enjoy astronomy as a hobby and I hope other parents like me can read book and magazines about it.Just imagine that you and your family sit together watching the stars and talking in the yard on a summer night!How cool it will be!

67.We can know from the passage thatA.
A.the writer was married when she took her hobby for the second time
B.the writer has written many articles about astronomy since 2009
C.the writer's children are not interested in astronomy at all
68.What does the underlined word"universe"mean?C
A.大学     B.天空     C.宇宙
69.The writer wants toC in the last paragraph.
A.advise readers to watch the sky at night
B.show the importance of books and magazines
C.encourage people to develop a hobby in astronomy
70.What would he the best title(标题) of the passage?B
A.It is hard to keep a good hobby
B.My life-long hobby---Astronomy
C.Encourage your kids to love astronomy.
12.
Once you open the book,you will become a good speaker.Susan Weinschenk's excellent ideas on how to make a perfect speech are very helpful to you.With the help of the book,you will be confident to know how to give your speech.Also,you will learn how to attract your audience during the speech.

Car and Driver is the world's most popular automotive magazine.The people who like cars can get information and entertainment from it.It offers the best vehicle (机动车) tests in the business.The magazine also covers the latest(最新) developments in car technology.

There are four parts in IELTS:listening,speaking,reading and writing.Listening is very important.Are you confident?Have you made good preparation?The book IELTS Listening is helpful for your preparation for IELTS.

The book offers healthy and delicious food.These dishes can all be completed (完成)in less than half an hour,and in many cases,in just a few minutes.Sisson and Meier show you how to delight your family or guests every time with quick,delicious meals using local materials:meats,healthy fats (yes,and real butter) and common herbs and spices.

66.Who wrote Designing Effective Speech Interfaces?A
A.Susan Weinschenk   
B.Sisson            
C.Meier              
D.Jack Smith
67.Suppose you are going to join in an English talk show,which of the following can you refer toD
A.IELTS Listening           
B.Car and Driver
C.Quick & Easy Meals.
D.Designing Effective Speech Interfaces.
68.We can find the latest developments in car technology in theB of Car and Driver.
A.newspaper        
B.magazine         
C.passage            
D.article
69.The book Quick & Easy Meals teaches us how to makeD in a short time.
A.Chinese food                
B.junk food
C.common herbs and spices      
D.healthy and delicious food
70.What's the meaning of the word"delight"in Quick & Easy Meals?C
A.cook the food well        
B.turn on the light
C.make people happy        
D.show people how to cook.
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