China is facing a reading crisis, with more than 50% of people surveyed believing they don't spend enough time reading and only 20% satisfied with their reading time, China Daily said.
According to Xu Shengguo, head of the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication, the country's reading rate last year was 78.6%, which means that percentage of people read books, periodicals or newspapers or were involved in online reading, while 21.4% read nothing at all.
The Academy launched an annual survey on the reading quantity of Chinese people in 2005 and found that each read 4.5 to 4.7 books on average per year between 2005 and 2014. Last year, Chinese people read only 4.56 books, compared with 12 in France, 11 in South Korea, 9 in Japan and about 7 in the United States. In addition, more than 40% of Chinese people read less than one book throughout the year outside of textbooks.
A training meeting on reading supported by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television was held in Beijing last week. It was the first meeting for the Leading Reader project, a training series for teachers, officials, college students and bookstore owners to promote nationwide reading. It will be held on weekends during September and October.
In addition to factors such as the large population base in China and imbalance of regional economic development, the shortage of public libraries is widespread. Reading parties in the community are in need of greater promotion. If we want to promote the nationwide reading rate, we have to encourage more grassroots reading programs.
1. What is the reading rate of China last year?| A．20%. | B．21.4% |
| C．40%. | D．78.6%. |
| A．For promoting nationwide reading. |
| B．For supporting the Beijing Municipal Bureau. |
| C．For training teachers and middle school students. |
| D．For advertising related books, films and Televisions. |
| A．China has a large population base. |
| B．Most Chinese people no longer like reading. |
| C．Some regions have no enough public libraries. |
| D．There is an imbalance in regional development. |
| A．More Chinese like reading now. |
| B．China faces a reading crisis at present. |
| C．China has to promote the reading rate. |
| D．More grassroots should be encouraged to read. |
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【推荐1】A good deal of fascinating research has been done about the reading patterns of young people, and it is surprising to discover at what an early age children start expressing preferences for particular kind of books. A recent report, which examined in detail the reading habits of primary-school children, showed that even seven-year-old boys and girls have clear views about what they want to read. Girls, in general, read more, and far more girls than boys preferred reading stories. Boys were showing a taste for the more instant appeal of picture stories, or else books about their hobbies．
These tastes continue unchanged until the children are teenagers. Apparently girls read more in general, but more fiction in particular. You could say that there are more opportunities for girls to read fiction: magazines encourage the fiction habit in girls in their early teens, and by their late teens they have probably moved on to the adult women’s magazines. Teenage boys tend to buy magazines about their hobbies：motorcycles, heavy transport and to on.
Adult reading tastes are also the subject of research. Again the number of women who read for pleasure is considerably higher than the number of men. It seems that the majority of women still want love stories. There has also been some analysis of what men actually read. Apparently only 38 percent of men read anything, but 50 percent of what they read is fiction in the form of action-packed (内容丰富有趣的) stories of space or gunmen
1. What has the recent research into children’s reading show?| A．Children begin to read very fast at an early age |
| B．Children examine in detail what they read at school |
| C．Children can read clearly in primary school |
| D．Children form their reading tastes by the time they are seven |
| A．girls are more interested in fiction than boys |
| B．girls are more interested in action-packed stories than boys |
| C．boys read much more than girls |
| D．boys have no interest in fiction |
| A．boys change their reading tastes more often than girls |
| B．people usually do not change their reading tastes when they grow up |
| C．boys and girls form their reading habits by reading magazines |
| D．people have no definite(确切的)reading tastes |
【推荐2】The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is one of the best books I have read in years. This is a page turner with complex characters and situations that will make you think hard about friendship, good and evil, betrayal, etc. It is intense and a great book by many measures.
On one level, The Kite Runner is the story of two boys in Afghanistan and Afghan immigrants in America. It is a story set in a culture that has become of increasing interest to Americans since the September 11, 2001 attacks. It also explores the history of the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan. On this level, it provides a good way for people to learn more about Afghan history and culture in the context of the story.
Looking at The Kite Runner as a story about culture, however, misses what the book is really about. This is a novel about humanity. This is a story about friendship, loyalty, cruelty, longing for acceptance, redemption, and survival. The core story could be set in any culture because it deals with issues that are universal.
The Kite Runner looks at how the main character, Amir, deals with a secret in his past and how that secret shaped who he became. It tells of Amir’s childhood friendship with Hassan, his relationship with his father and growing up in a privileged place in society. I was drawn in by Amir’s voice. I sympathized with him, cheered for him and felt angry with him at different points. Similarly, I became attracted by Hassan and his father. The characters became real to me and it was difficult for me to put the book down and leave their world.
I highly recommend this book, especially for book clubs. For those of you who are not in a reading group, read it and then loan it to a friend. You are going to want to talk about it when you finish.
1. The underlined words “a page turner” probably mean that the book is ________.| A．abstract | B．thrilling | C．ridiculous | D．tough |
| A．the beauty of language | B．the history of the Taliban |
| C．the reflection of humanity | D．the culture of immigrants |
| A．The story can provide inspiration for readers of various cultures. |
| B．The author always feels sympathy for the main character, Amir. |
| C．The story is set in the September 11, 2001 attacks in America. |
| D．The secret helped Amir to grow up in a privileged place in society. |
| A．An advertisement of a book. | B．An introduction to a book. |
| C．A summary of a book. | D．A review of a book. |
【推荐3】I study English literature at university and have always been proud of Britain’s literary heritage. Some British authors that you may have heard of are Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. These writers are famous all over the world because their books have been translated into many different languages. In the UK, their novels are celebrated as some of the best that have ever been written. We say that these novels are “classic” because they are still read and enjoyed years after their publication.
I read classic novels not only because they are part of my university lessons but also because I enjoy them. They can teach you a lot about how people used to live and what society was like in the past. Novels like Hard Times by Charles Dickens remind us of the poverty in London during the Industrial Revolution while Jane Austen’s fiction (小说) shows us what family life was like in the 18th century.
Classic novels usually have memorable stories and interesting characters. One of my favourite books is Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. It is about a boy called Pip who suddenly receives a lot of money from a mysterious supporter. As he grows up, his character changes: he becomes quite selfish and mean. Another important character is Miss Havisham. When she was young, her fiancé ran away on their wedding day. She lives in a dark house and still wears her wedding dress. She is a fascinating (迷人的) character, both sad and easy to be frightened.
Reading classic novels enriches my knowledge and life experience. And it has become part of my life.
1. Classic novels are the ones __________.| A．that are taught at universities. | B．that have stood the test of time. |
| C．that are written by famous authors. | D．That are translated into many languages. |
| A．to introduce the university lessons. |
| B．to remind people of the poverty in London. |
| C．to let people know about what family life was like. |
| D．to prove classic novels help people know the past. |
| A．She is selfish and mean. | B．She lives an unhappy life. |
| C．She loves wedding dresses most. | D．She becomes rich with others’ support. |
| A．Why I like classic novels | B．Why some novels are classic |
| C．How to read classic novels | D．What are classic novels |
