【推荐1】Do you enjoy reading? Do you read newspapers or magazines? Chances are, if you do any of these activities, your pre-school child is on his way to becoming a reader.
The process of learning to read is complex, and one of the most important things to know is that parents can help their children learn to read. As children have conversations with adults, they hear both new and familiar words and their vocabulary grows.
There are many opportunities for adults and children to talk together, such as when riding in the car or in a bus, doing housework like fixing dinner, or bathing and getting ready for bed. A major part of conversation is listening. When children talk, adults listen and respond. Then children listen and respond, and so the flow of conversation happens.
Have you watched you pre-school child pretend to read to his younger sisters or brothers? Have you read his favorite story over and over? These experiences tell children that reading is fun. And when things are fun and they are repeated, your child will see letters. He begins to connect them to familiar words, especially the letters that make up his name. A natural next step for him to take is to write the letters.
When children see parents make a grocery list, they want to use a pencil and paper to make their own list. To encourage these beginning writing activities, have pencils, markers, crayons and scrap paper within your children’s reach.
The more children get connected with talking, listening, reading and writing, the easier it is for them to become active readers. While you as a parent have a big influence on these early behaviors, it is important to remember that opportunities for literacy experiences happen when you and your child share in the basic routines（日常生活）of everyday life.
1. The third paragraph tells us that parents can talk with their children__________.

A．during daily routines	B．only in quiet places
C．in their spare time	D．when they are eager to walk

2. During the process of learning to read, children may _________.

A．copy the action of the adults.

B．prefer to talk with those of their own age.

C．show no interest in reading at all.

D．waste a lot of paper and other materials.

3. When do children want to learn to write?

A．When their parents ask them to do so.

B．When they believe they can write well.

C．When they know what they want to know

D．When they can connect letters with familiar words.

4. The passage is written to _____________.

A．talk about parents’ influence on their children’s behavior

B．encourage parents to set a good example to their children

C．advise parents to make reading a part of their children’s daily life

D．make parents believe in the importance of early reading

【推荐2】Planning to get away? Think about your passport first

If you’re planning to get away from it all this year, you should think about your passport first. Checking whether you have a valid passport before you book your trip takes minutes but can save you the trouble and the cost of not being able to go.

Renew your passport before it runs out.

You can renew your passport up to 9 months before it can no longer be legally used. So take the time now and save the tears later.

Applying for a passport for the first time

Our eligibility (资格) checks mean that it takes a minimum of one week to issue (签发) a passport. So make sure you don’t leave it to the last minute, and apply in plenty of time.

Help with your application is just around the corner

Selected Post Office branches and Worldchoice travel agents offer a Check and Send service that helps you with your application. It’s convenient and you should receive your passport within 2 weeks.

If you need to apply for or renew a passport, you can either pick up a Passport Application Form at Selected Post Office branches and Worldchoice travel agents, or call the Application Form Request line at 0901–4700– 100 or visit www.passport.gov.uk.

If your need is urgent, call 0870–521–0410 for an appointment at one of our offices. We can’t guarantee (保证) to receive customers without an appointment.

From 14th January a guaranteed same-day (passport renewals only) or one week service will be available from passport public counters.

*Calls will be charged 60p per minute and the cost per call should not normally be more than 90p.

*Calls are charged at national rates.

1. When applying for a passport for the first time, what should you know?

A．Passports can be legally used forever.	B．Passports are issued at the last minute.
C．Application checks take at least one week.	D．Applications are selected by post office branches.

2. According to the passage, how can you meet your urgent need?

A．By going to the offices directly.

B．By making a call for an appointment.

C．By visiting www.passport.gov.uk for a guarantee.

D．By getting in touch with Worldchoice travel agents.

3. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Certain types of passports.	B．Different functions of passports.
C．Advantages of holding passports.	D．Instructions on applying for passports.

【推荐1】This is a true story. Tristin Saghin enjoyed the movie Black Hawk Down very much, which is about the conflict in Somalia. The battle scenes and the exciting rescues of people who are dying, interested him greatly.

There was just one problem: Tristin was only 9 years old, and it was thought that movie was not for children. When his parents caught him watching it on TV, they made him turn it off, though he had finished his homework and it was not late. Then one day, Tristin and his family were visiting his grandmother in Mesa, Arizona. Tristin’s 20-year-old sister got out of the house and fell in the backyard pool. Realizing the little girl was missing, the family ran outside, only to find the girl had fallen into the water.

Pulled from the pool and placed on the ground, the child wasn’t breathing. The family called the ambulance (救护车), but no one knew how to do first aid. No one, that is, except for Tristin. A scene in Black Hawk Down describes a doctor giving first aid. Tristin remembered it. Then the 9-year-old gave first aid to his sister at once and saved her life.

His parents don’t stop him seeing the movies he likes any more. Tristin taught himself how to do first aid but he had never thought he could use it to save his little sister’s life. Any skill can be used in time, so you should always learn.

1. According to the text, Tristin Saghin _____.

A．was interested in war

B．disliked studying very much

C．was always ready to help others

D．was nine years old

2. Why did Tristin Saghin’s parents order him to turn off the TV?

A．They wanted him to help look after his sister.

B．They thought the film was not good for children

C．He was asked to finish his homework first.

D．. He often spent too much time watching films.

3. How was Tristin’s sister saved?

A．The ambulance arrived in time.

B．A doctor passing by gave a hand.

C．Tristin gave first aid to her.

D．Her parents sent her to hospital at once.

4. The author’s purpose in writing the text is to advise readers to _____.

A．see more movies	B．save others bravely
C．do what they like	D．learn more skills

【推荐2】Life in the summertime is often full of pests. Like most Long Island homeowners, I want to ensure my suburban life with pest-free living. So it was with wide-eyed wonder that I greeted the smiling exterminator (灭虫者) who rang my bell.

“We’ll be serving your neighbors, Mike and Sarah (I’m not familiar with either one by name),” he waved in the other direction. “Since we’ll have a team here tomorrow, we’re offering a discount.” He came out with numbers beginning from $299 then in seconds to $89.

“You’ve probably been seeing the ant hills around.” he moved toward my front walkway and lawn. “And have you seen the bees that dig nests in the ground?” he continued with his head shaking up and down pushing me to do the same.

“What we do is spray three feet out from your foundation and three feet up.” As he was talking, and without breaking eye contact, he opened his iPad cover and began operating at the screen to show me frightening images. “It also kills other pests, like spiders. It is the best pesticide (杀虫剂),” he said, pausing for effect.

He then went into soft talk to close the deal, correctly foreseeing that I would be concerned about safety and the environmental impact on my vegetable garden, plants and our little patch of planet here on Long Island. “The products are environmentally responsible, safe with children and pets,” he said.

I’m unkind when it comes to unwanted visitors entering on my out-of-doors moments. Any insect found in my house or on my deck is bound to be poisoned or pancaked.

Unfortunately for the exterminator, just as I was considering making an appointment, Billy, my fearless husband, pulled into our driveway, which made me ask for a business card out of politeness instead.

1. How did the author feel at the sight of the exterminator?

A．Frightened.	B．Disappointed.
C．Puzzled.	D．Surprised.

2. What did the exterminator offer the author if she accepted his service?

A．A discount.	B．A group rate.
C．An iPad for free.	D．A free pesticide.

3. Why was the author worried about the pesticide?

A．It might cause frightening images.

B．It might harm her family and surroundings.

C．It might be too expensive for her to afford.

D．It might have no effect on unwanted visitors.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Billy saw his neighbors cheated by the exterminator.

B．The author is sure to phone the salesman later.

C．The author had planned to buy the pesticide before Billy appeared.

D．Billy made up his mind to purchase the pesticide.

【推荐3】Whether you’re headed to another country for business or pleasure, it is likely that you need to keep in touch with family or business partners in the United States. But if you plan to do that using your cell phone, you could have an unwelcome surprise — U.S. cell phones don’t work abroad. U.S. companies use different forms of technology, not like most of the international community, including Europe.

However, there is an easy, cost-effective solution to staying in touch while you’re traveling. You can rent a phone that is guaranteed to work in the countries you’re visiting. Roadpost offers a 30-day cell phone rental plan that includes free incoming calls, free voicemail and call waiting services.

The service is convenient and simple. You can place your order online and your phone will be shipped to arrive on the date you want. If an unexpected business trip comes up, Roadpost can provide next-day delivery for most cities. In addition to the phone, Roadpost provides a spare battery, travel charger and a leather carrying case.

When your phone is shipped from Roadpost, you receive an e-mail confirmation that contains your international cell phone number so you can leave it with family members and business partners; Roadpost even provides business cards preprinted with your international phone number.

Those who don’t want to be without e-mail while traveling can rent an international BlackBerry. It can be hard to stay in touch by e-mail when traveling.With an international BlackBerry, you can email as much as you like, without worrying about an expensive bill. If you’re traveling to very remote areas, you may want to consider renting a satellite phone: Because they receive their signals from satellites, these phones work anywhere on the planet, including oceans and mountains. When you return, simply ship the phone or BlackBerry back to Roadpost using the return kit the company provides.

1. According to the text,Roadpost probably is_______.

A．an organization that offers some free services

B．a person who offers some advice to foreign tourists

C．a company that rents cell phones to Americans going abroad

D．a Person who makes travel plans for Americans

2. The first paragraph mainly tells us that______.

A．Americans need to change their cell phones

B．U.S.cell phones don't work abroad

C．European form of technology is different from America’s

D．Americans who go abroad will meet an unwelcome surprise

3. Which of the following will help you a lot in mountainous areas?

A．BlackBerry.	B．The return kit.
C．E-mail.	D．Satellite phones.

4. Which of the free services can you get from Roadpost?

A．Sending e-mail	B．Voicemail.
C．Shipping the phone back.	D．Call waiting services.