【推荐1】       We feel it important to start reading to your child right from the start—the younger the better! With little ones (children from birth to 4) it is very important to read and reread books. Starting early makes the job of the listener (for you will be teaching your child how to listen) easier, as it helps to develop an early love of the written and spoken word.

We believe that you should read aloud to your child at least once every day. Set a special reading time during the day or evening when you can settle down (安静下来) and enjoy a book, without interruption. For most families, reading aloud at bedtime is a common practice.

We understand that it can be quite discouraging to read to a child who takes no interest. Take heart! Learning to listen takes experience. The more you read, the more your child will learn to sit for a story. Children have a natural development of responses (反应) to your reading. By the time your child reaches 6-7 months, she/he is attracted by the book in your hand, and would like to test it out by using it as a chew (咀嚼) toy. This is natural! By one year, your child is learning to listen and talk about the pages, often shouting out things she/he recognizes. Encourage this! And at the onset (起始) of walking, you have your biggest challenge yet, your child is always on the go. You need to set your reading time for a time in the day when your child is preparing to settle down. This means bedtime. Remember, it is your right and duty to teach your child about the power of books. Of course, it doesn’t happen overnight, but the returns are great!

1. Who does “the listener” in the first paragraph refer to?

A．The writer	B．The parent
C．The child	D．The teacher

2. The best time of the day to read stories to a child is ______.

A．when the child is still active in the early evening

B．when the parents finish the day’s housework

C．when the child has a chew toy to play with

D．when the child is quiet and peaceful

3. Parent may find it most difficult to read to their child when she/he _______.

A．is 6-7 months old	B．is one year old
C．start to walk	D．start to talk

【推荐3】When I was 16 years old, I skipped school for the first time. It was easily done: Both my parents left for work before my school bus arrived, so when it showed up at my house on that cold winter morning, I simply did not get on. The perfect crime!

And what did I do with myself on that glorious stolen day, with no adult in charge and no limits on my activities? Did I get high? Hit the mall for a shoplifting extravaganza (狂欢)?

Nope. I built a warm fire in the wood stove, prepared a bowl of popcorn, grabbed a blanket, and read. I was thrilled and transported by a book — it was Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises — and I just needed to be alone with it for a little while. I ached to know what would happen to Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley and Robert Cohn. I couldn’t bear the thought of sitting in a classroom taking another biology exam when I could be traveling through Spain in the 1920s with a bunch of expatriates (异乡客).

I spent that day lost in words. Time fell away, as the room around me turned to mist, and my role — as a daughter, sister, teenager, and student — in the world no longer had any meaning. I had accidentally come across the key to perfect happiness: I had become completely absorbed by something I loved.

Looking back on it now, I can see that some subtle things were happening to my mind and to my life while I was in that state of absorption. Hemingway’s language was quietly braiding itself into my imagination. I was downloading information about how to create simple and elegant sentences, a good and solid plot. In other words, I was learning how to write. Without realizing it, I was hot on the trail of my own fate. Writing now absorbs me the way reading once did and happiness is their generous side effect.

1. Why did the author skip school on that day?

A．Because her parents left home early.

B．Because it was a cold winter morning.

C．Because she was fascinated by a novel.

D．Because she hated to take the biology exam.

2. What did the author think is the source of true joy?

A．Reading by the fire.	B．Travelling in Spain.
C．Breaking the regulations.	D．Being occupied by one’s passion.

3. Which can best replace the underlined phrase “braiding itself into” in the last paragraph?

A．Entering.

B．Destroying.

C．Mending.

D．Blocking.

【推荐1】Dear Alcohol,

You’ve been around forever. I can remember all the pain you’ve caused for me.

Do you remember the night you almost took my father’s life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. He’s addicted to you, to the way you promise to rid him of his problems only to cause more of them. You just sat back and laughed as his car went spinning through the street, crashing into two other cars. He wasn't the only one hurt by you that night.

Do you remember the night of my first high school party? You were there. My friends were intrigued by you. They treated you as if they were never going to see you again, drinking all of you that they could. I spent two hours that night helping my friends who had fallen completely. “I’m so embarrassed,”they said as I held their hair back so that they could vomit . “I’m sorry,”they said when I called taxies for them, walking them out and paying the driver in advance. “This won’t happen again,”they said as they were sent to the hospital to have their stomachs pumped. Two 15- year-old girls slept in hospital beds that night thanks to you.

Do you remember the night when you took advantage of my 17-year-old neighbor who had to drive to pick up his sister from her dance lessons? Do you know how we all felt when he hit another car and killed the two people in the other car? He died the next morning too. His sister walked home from her dance lesson, and passed police cars and a crowd of people gathering on the sidewalk just two blocks away from the dance studio. She didn't realize her brother was in the midst of it all. She never saw him again. And it’s all your fault.

I wish you’d walk out of my life forever. I don’t want anything to do with you. Look at all the pain you’ve caused. Sure, you’ve made people happy too from time to time. But the damage you’ve caused in the lives of millions is inexcusable. Stop luring (引诱) in the people I love. Stop hurting me, please.

Sincerely, Anonymous

1. What did alcohol do to the author’s father?

A．It took his life away one night.

B．It helped to get rid of his problems.

C．It pushed him to hurt others when driving.

D．It got him seriously injured in a car accident.

2. The underlined phrase “were intrigued by”is closest in meaning to ______.

A．were familiar with	B．were curious about
C．were disappointed with	D．were satisfied with

3. Which of the statements is TURE about the author’s neighbor or his sister?

A．He drove to pick up his drunken sister.

B．His sister was to blame for the car accident.

C．He crashed into a car from the other direction.

D．His sister was too scared to look at the scene of the accident.

4. What is the tone of the article?

A．Critical.

B．Doubtful.

C．Unconcerned.

D．Humorous

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1. If you don’t know how to use a computer, you can just apply for the position as         .

A．a secretary	B．a waiter or a waitress
C．an accountant	D．a salesclerk

2. If you want to get the position of accountant in Wilson Bookstore, you have to satisfy the following conditions EXCEPT        .

A．being a woman	B．knowing well how to use a computer
C．having been an accountant	D．having n accountant certificate

3. If you want to try for a job in Fairmont Hotel, you           .

A．have to be a woman and know foreign languages

B．should be a university graduate

C．have to be taller than 1.72 meters

D．should be younger than 30 years old

4. From the ads we can conclude that           .

A．you’ll be better paid in Wilson Bookstore than in Fairmont Hotel

B．all the jobs offered require experience

C．the better education you’ve received, the more money you’ll make

D．if you want to be an accountant, you may call 465-4768

【推荐3】Music and art festivals are fun and exciting events. If you're panning to go to a festival, it's important to plan your trip carefully to ensure that you re safe and have a good time.

■Bring clothes to keep warm or cool

In addition to your fun festival clothing, pack a raincoat, some light tank tops, and a sweater or sweatshirt. Don't forget longer pants for cool evenings or bad weather. In general, it's best to leave your umbrella at home because they can be dangerous in large crowds.

■Get a cheap tent and sleeping bag for multi - day festivals

A majority of people end up throwing their tent away after long festivals, since they normally break from the use. Pick up a less expensive tent with enough room for you and your friends and pack a comfortable seeping bag for yourself, 1f you don't want to camp at the festival, remember to book an AirBnb or a hotel room nearby!

■Place a first aid kit in a proper place

Before the festival, buy a small first aid kit with band aids, and any medication that you need to take, in case you get minor injuries or a headache. Keep it in a proper place that's easily accessible, like your tent or car.

1. Why should umbrellas be left at home?

A．They take up too much space.	B．The weather will be terrible.
C．They might hurt someone.	D．Travelers prefer raincoats,

2. What do most people do with tents after festivals?

A．Sell them.

B．Return them.

C．Pack them up.

D．Throw them away.

3. What is suggested about the first aid kit?

A．It should be put at hand.	B．It ought to be big enough.
C．It must contain all medicines.	D．It has to be placed in the car.