1 . You might find a few good recommendations to be helpful when it comes to adding to your reading list.

Young Mungo

by Douglas Stuart

$26.67

Jess needs a fresh start and leans on her half-brother, Ben, who lives in Paris, for a place to stay. When she arrives at his apartment, however, he’s not there. Although she comes to the city of lights to escape the past that has been disturbing her, she finds herself digging into Ben’s future.

The It Girl

by Ruth Ware

$26.67

It’s a mystery about one woman’s search to find answers about her friend’s murder. Hannah must search for the truth all over again, which might hit closer to home than she expects. You can start reading this pick on July 12.

The Candy House

by Jennifer Egan

$25.20

Bix Bouton is 40, father of four kids and hungry for new ideas. After he joins a conversation group, he gets his big new idea: “Own Your Unconscious.” With this technology, you can access every memory you’ve ever had — and exchange them for the memories of others. You can find this book on shelves on April 5.

South to America

by Imani Perry

$26.67

In this story, a native Alabaman returns home and looks at her state with fresh eyes — and learns about the stories and experiences of others she’s met along the way. By weaving these stories together, Perry has crafted (精心制作) a book that takes you not only below the Mason-Dixon line but also through the country as a whole. It will be available starting Jan. 25.

1. What is Yong Mungo about?

A．How we can make candy easily at home.

B．What an Alabaman experiences in his state.

C．How a girl travels to someone else’s future.

D．What is the truth behind a person’s murder.

2. Which would you choose if you’re interested in recalling your memories?

A．The Candy House	B．Young Mungo
C．The It Girl	D．South to America

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A textbook.	B．A book list.
C．A course plan.	D．An academic article.

2 . The excitement was rising in me as I held a brand new laptop in my hands. This was a reward for scoring straight As for my examination. I had always ________ my friends who were exchanging news about “chat rooms”, “instant messaging” and “e-mailing”, all of which I knew nothing about. Now I was going to ________.

It started out simply. I was searching for some information ________ when I came across a social networking site. Soon I became ________ to my new-found electronic friend. I could easily spend a few hours ________ on my laptop. It came to a point where I chose to lock myself in my room, ________ to come out and take part in family activities. Soon, my ________ at school also began to worsen.

Hearing that my grades dropped, my parents started voicing their ________ constantly. And I was asked to ________ my usage of the Internet. ________, no matter how hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away. I was desperate for just another ________, just another look at my e-mail or message. Then one day, my ________ took away my laptop. I screamed and ________ but to no avail (效用). Dad had made up his mind. Over time, I realized that Dad and Mum had always wanted the best for me. That was when I decided to take the big step-to get rid of my Internet________. Quitting was harder than I expected. But with dogged determination, I knew that I would be able to do it. I ________ my parents that I would turn over a new leaf.

1.

A．believed

B．bothered

C．envied

D．reminded

2.

A．take off

B．find out

C．break down

D．wake up

3.

A．online

B．outdoors

C．full-time

D．single-handed

4.

A．related

B．exposed

C．glued

D．opposed

5.

A．on end

B．by accident

C．in turn

D．with care

6.

A．managing

B．pretending

C．planning

D．refusing

7.

A．appetite

B．performance

C．temper

D．reputation

8.

A．misunderstanding

B．sacrifice

C．disapproval

D．content

9.

A．reduce

B．continue

C．track

D．delay

10.

A．Therefore

B．Otherwise

C．Moreover

D．However

11.

A．challenge

B．click

C．thrill

D．switch

12.

A．father

B．brother

C．mother

D．teacher

13.

A．sighed

B．cried

C．trembled

D．doubted

14.

A．operation

B．memory

C．fear

D．addiction

15.

A．warned

B．taught

C．promised

D．persuaded

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Sooner or later, you all have to face big decisions regarding your ambitions and your future roles in society. That might mean selecting school subjects that will lead to     1     fulfilling career or it might mean deciding what kind of job you think will suit you.

    2     (luck), you aren’t restricted(限制) to a choice between academia and the workplace. You might decide to follow a vocational(职业的) course,     3     (get) a qualification(资格) in business, for example. Or you might consider doing in an apprenticeship(学徒工作) and working for an employer who will train you     4     (do) a specific job.

When making decisions, don’t forget to put your hearts into your     5     (strong). You can get a sense of what academic area you are stronger in,     6     (base) on your success in assessments.

Dig a little deeper to find out what combination of personality traits(特征) and skills are involved in your past success, and which can     7     (apply) to other areas. Online personality tests which try to match you to a particular job can help you to focus     8     your interests.

Consulting parents and other people as well as gathering information about different options     9     (be) important too. Although it may be possible to change your mind at a later stage, there’s no doubt     10     life is easier if you get it right early on.

4 . The Biggest Stadiums in the World

People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.

These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat — tend to keep stadium capacities (容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.

For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.

All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.

·Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.

·Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.

·Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, 1960.

·Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.

·Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.

1. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?

A．104,944.

B．107,601.

C．About 150,000.

D．About 250,000.

2. Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest?

A．Michigan Stadium.

B．Beaver Stadium.

C．Ohio Stadium.

D．Kyle Field.

3. What do the listed stadiums have in common?

A．They host big games.	B．They have become tourist attractions.
C．They were built by Americans.	D．They are favored by architects.