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D. they don't allow us to smoke here
Many times when people hear the words social networking, their brains automatically go to sites such as Twitter or Facebook.However, there are sites for those into social networking and into reading. Sound crazy? It's really not.
If you' ve ever wanted a site where you can receive book recommendations, follow your favorite authors, and keep up with what your friends are reading.then look no further than Goodreads, com.
Goodreads provides useful services for those in the reading world, It is a site where you can win books by going to giveaways and simply entering your information.Some giveaways are even signed by the author.And the books aren't boring, old or torn copies - many of them are ARC’s (Advanced Readers Copies), for which you can write a short review on the site.Anyone can post reviews of their favorite books or series so that others may feel inclined to read them as well.
Another function of the site is offering book clubs and interest groups.You can have interactive discussions with groups of people reading the same things, sort of like a blog.You can also make friends with people and post statuses similar to Facebook.Your friends can send you hook recommendations and you can add them to your shelf if you choose.
Shelves are by far one of the best features on the site.You can categorize your entire library and put hooks you want to read on your "to - read" shelf.These virtual (虚拟的)shelves allow you to see what you' ve read and also let you keep track of the number of books you' ve read in a year.
You can even read original writing for free because many people post their own writing on the site to gain feedback and advice on how to improve.Anyone can join this site for free and fall in love with not just a hook, but a book site as well.
【小题1】People who go to the site Twitter mostly want to .
| A.get more books to read | B.buy goods for their daily life |
| C.Set to know more people | D.post their book recommendations |
| A.you have a lot of websites to log on |
| B.you'd better go to Goodreads.com |
| C.you should go to bookstores or libraries |
| D.you can go to Twitter or Facebook |
A. have a tendency C. have no difficulty
C. have a possibility D. have no doubt
【小题4】You can do all of the following things on Goodreads.com EXCEPT .
| A.receiving books signed by the authors |
| B.publishing your comments on books |
| C.exchanging your ideas with other people |
| D.buying all kinds of books that you like |
| A.They are filled with all kinds of books from some libraries. |
| B.They are real bookshelves presented to readers by the site. |
| C.That is where people put books they have read or want to read. |
| D.New books will continuously be added to readers shelves by the site. |
Abraham Lincoln was born into poverty 200 years ago. At any other time and place, this lowly origin would have dictated his future, but in Lincoln’s case, his self-determination and force of will made it possible for him to secure his seat in his country's history. He has become a role model in the self-made America.
If you want to learn about somebody who didn’t quit, look no further. Abraham Lincoln had two business ventures failed, and the second one made him bankrupt, so he had to spend the next 17 years of his life paying for the debt. He also lost 8 different elections. It seemed that he had never done things right at the first time: the first time he ran for state legislature for Congress, for land officer, for Senate, all of these failed, and the first time he sought the vice-presidential nomination, he got less than 100 votes nationally. But he never found it too shameful to carry on his mission. Then later in 1860, on such a rough road, he made it to the White House. He lived up to his famous saying, “Always bear in mind that your own determination to success is more important than any other.”
He could have quit many times-—-but he didn’t and because he didn’t quit,he became one of the greatest presidents in the history of America. One important way Lincoln influences present society is that we look back on his lifeas a role model for future generations. Lincoln’s high character influences us because we compare present-day politicians to the example Lincoln set. A major influence Lincoln has on the united States today is simply through the good example he set when it came to honesty, persistence and leadership.
【小题1】According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is true?
| A. Lincoln was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. |
| B. Like Lincoln, a poor origin leads to a bright future. |
| C. America is considered self-made because of Lincoln. |
| D. Self-determination and will contributed to Lincoln’s success. |
| A. How Lincoln made his way to the White House. |
| B. Lincoln suffered various failures. |
| C. Lincoln was a man who never quit. |
| D. Lincoln once lost two business ventures. |
a. He was paying off his debt. b. He failed in the run for land officer,
c. He got less than 100 votes nationally. d. he stuck to his mission, e. He went bankrupt.
| A.b-c-c-d-a | B.e-a-b-c-d | C.e-c-a-b-d | D.d-c-a-b-c |
| A. To tell us that determination is the most important to success. |
| B. To attract readers1 attention. |
| C. To show why Lincoln was able to carry on in hard times. |
| D. To summarize Lincoln’s story. |
| A. Because he still influences America as a role model. |
| B. Because he set a good example to the present politicians. |
| C. Because of his great personalities. |
| D. Because he went through diverse difficulties. |