Do you ever run out of great books to read? So what should I read next? Is fast-paced crime fiction your thing?

Try the new Patricia Cornwell book, Scarpetta （Putnam）. She is such an able writer and handles complex forensic（法庭的） intelligence with ease. You need to be prepared, though, for the world you're entering—this isn't for the faint of heart, let's say.

If peace is more your thing, try Mary Pipher's wonderful new book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World （Riverhead）. Mary is a lovely, comfortable writer who takes the reader through her personal awakening after reputation and fortune came her way. Even if you've never experienced life as a bestselling writer （as she has done, in her book years back, Reviving Ophelia）, you'll totally understand and sympathize with her renewed need for privacy, distance and quiet.

What if you want a straightforward, totally thrilling read with vivid characters, set about World War II? You cannot go wrong with Jim Lehrer's new novel, Oh, Johnny （Random House）, about a young Marine whose life is changed forever when he meets a woman on his way to war. His relationship with her lasts him through danger and hardship, and there's an impressive ending. See our interview with the productive novelist/newsman in the current issue of Reader's Digest （March, on stands now）, by the way, for insight into the very talented Mr. Lehrer and what interests him.

Well, what about something wickedly funny and totally offbeat? Does the name Carrie Fisher do anything for you? Try her vivid and new life in Hollywood and elsewhere, Wishful Drinking （Simon & Schuster）. Be prepared for humor as sharp as knives.

61. What does the writer want to tell us by the underlined sentence?

A. The world is complex and hard.          B. Scarpetta is a thriller.

C. The fiction is hard to understand.     D. Society is hard to fit into.

62. Which of the following is true of Mary Pipher?

A. She is an adventurous writer.   B. She doesn’t care about fortune.

C. Her books normally sell well.   D. She can help you achieve writing skills. 

63. To get further information about Jim Lehrer, you may________.

A. go to Reader’s Digest issued in March     B. go to Random House

C. analyze the characters in Oh, Johnny    D. read the novel Oh, Johnny

64. Which book isn’t directly based on the writer’s own life?__________________

A. Seeking Peace.            B. Reviving Ophelia.

C. Wishful Drinking.         D. Oh, Johnny.

根据下列各句句意和空白之后的汉语提示词，在横线上写出对应单词的正确、完整形式，每空只写一词。
【小题1】The snow storm was the worst natural        (灾难) to hit the city.
【小题2】Mary is a stubborn girl that no one can       (劝服，劝说) her to do anything.
【小题3】She never forgets the important papers so she is very       (可信赖的，可靠的).
【小题4】The shopping center was in       (废墟，毁灭) after the big fire.
【小题5】The       (东方的) sky was just turning pink.
【小题6】Unluckily, they were       (使陷入困境) in the river.
【小题7】David watched the bus until it disappeared       (逐渐地).
【小题8】He wants to be a       (记者) when he leaves university.
【小题9】Many countries are       (遭受，经历) from air pollution now.
【小题10】Some animals choose to live in       (洞穴) to protect themselves.

根据下列各句句意和空白之后的汉语提示词，在横线上写出对应单词的正确、完整形式，每空只写一词。

1.The snow storm was the worst natural        (灾难) to hit the city.

2.Mary is a stubborn girl that no one can       (劝服，劝说) her to do anything.

3.She never forgets the important papers so she is very       (可信赖的，可靠的).

4.The shopping center was in       (废墟，毁灭) after the big fire.

5.The       (东方的) sky was just turning pink.

6.Unluckily, they were       (使陷入困境) in the river.

7.David watched the bus until it disappeared       (逐渐地).

8.He wants to be a       (记者) when he leaves university.

9.Many countries are       (遭受，经历) from air pollution now.

10.Some animals choose to live in       (洞穴) to protect themselves.

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—35各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Mary’s parents are different from the average. While she was growing up they required her to 21. First of all she had to work around their home. Later on Mary worked for other people.
When Mary was 14 years old, her mother and father told her that they were no 22 going to buy her clothes. Sure, they would continue to buy shoes for her and also the special clothes like suits, but 23 else was her responsibility. Some people thought that they were 24, but they wanted to teach Mary some 25 lessons. One thing she learned was that nothing is cheap or 26. She learned how to deal with her money carefully. Another thing she learned was 27 to keep from wearing out(穿破)her clothes too fast.
Also, even 28 Mary went to school she was 29 to work. All through her high school and 30 years she worked as well as studied. Mary’s parents had plenty of 31 but they felt she would 32 her education more if she had to 33 it. And strange as it may seem, they had heard that students who worked part- time generally got 34 grades than students who did no work.
Now Mary is a mother herself. She requires her children to do the same 35 she did, especially working part- time as they go to school.
21．A．study                  B．play                   C．learn                   D．work
22．A．longer                 B．money                C．any                     D．hope
23．A．what                   B．that                     C．nothing              D．everything
24．A．responsible       B．lazy                   C．poor                   D．careless
25．A．difficult             B．daily                  C．valuable              D．useless
26．A．free                    B．expensive            C．useful                 D．proper
27．A．how                    B．when                  C．why                    D．where
28．A．when                  B．as                       C．until                   D．since
29．A．permitted            B．required              C．going                  D．forced
30．A．hard                   B．work                  C．happy                 D．college
31．A．time                   B．children              C．money                D．work
32．A．value                 B．have                   C．use                     D．receive
33．A．enjoy                 B．pay                     C．pay for                D．enjoy
34．A．worse                 B．better                 C．more                   D．less
35．A．as                      B．what                   C．which                 D．like

Do you ever run out of great books to read? So what should I read next? Is fast-paced crime fiction your thing?

Try the new Patricia Cornwell book, Scarpetta （Putnam）. She is such an able writer and handles complex forensic（法庭的） intelligence with ease. You need to be prepared, though, for the world you're entering—this isn't for the faint of heart, let's say.

If peace is more your thing, try Mary Pipher's wonderful new book, Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World （Riverhead）. Mary is a lovely, comfortable writer who takes the reader through her personal awakening after reputation and fortune came her way. Even if you've never experienced life as a bestselling writer （as she has done, in her book years back, Reviving Ophelia）, you'll totally understand and sympathize with her renewed need for privacy, distance and quiet.

What if you want a straightforward, totally thrilling read with vivid characters, set about World War II? You cannot go wrong with Jim Lehrer's new novel, Oh, Johnny （Random House）, about a young Marine whose life is changed forever when he meets a woman on his way to war. His relationship with her lasts him through danger and hardship, and there's an impressive ending. See our interview with the productive novelist/newsman in the current issue of Reader's Digest （March, on stands now）, by the way, for insight into the very talented Mr. Lehrer and what interests him.

Well, what about something wickedly funny and totally offbeat? Does the name Carrie Fisher do anything for you? Try her vivid and new life in Hollywood and elsewhere, Wishful Drinking （Simon & Schuster）. Be prepared for humor as sharp as knives.

What does the writer want to tell us by the underlined sentence?

A. The world is complex and hard.           B. Scarpetta is a thriller.

C. The fiction is hard to understand.     D. Society is hard to fit into.

Which of the following is true of Mary Pipher?

A. She is an adventurous writer.    B. She doesn’t care about fortune.

C. Her books normally sell well.   D. She can help you achieve writing skills. 

To get further information about Jim Lehrer, you may________.

A. go to Reader’s Digest issued in March     B. go to Random House

C. analyze the characters in Oh, Johnny     D. read the novel Oh, Johnny

Which book isn’t directly based on the writer’s own life?__________________

A. Seeking Peace.             B. Reviving Ophelia.

C. Wishful Drinking.            D. Oh, Johnny.