1 . 不同的人有不同的爱好，有些人爱音乐，有些人好读书。请根据以下提示，以“I Love Reading”为题写一篇英语短文，谈谈读书的好处。
提示：1. 书是我们的好朋友；

2. 读书可以使人放松；

3. 读书可以提高阅读和写作能力；

4. 读书可以增长知识，了解历史、新闻。

要求：1. 涵盖所有要点，可适当发挥；

2. 100词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。

I Love Reading

Books are important in our daily life. _________________________________________________________

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2 . 某英文报社举办以 “I Like Reading”为主题的征文活动， 你打算投稿。 请根据以下要点些一篇短文：
　　1．你为什么喜欢读书；
　　2．你喜欢读哪一类的书（例如：历史、科学、文学等）？请给出至少两个理由。
　　注意：词数120左右；

3 . How do you deal with hunger of your stomach？ Eat your favorite meal and keep quiet after that？    1     But it never lets you know， because you keep it busy thinking about your friends or favorite stars.So it silently serves your needs and never lets itself grow.When mind loses its freedom to grow， creativity sets a full stop.This might be the reason why we all sometimes think “What happens next？”， “Why can’t I think？”

    2     Why reading but not watching TV？ It is because reading has been the most educative tool used by us right from childhood.Since it develops other aspects of our life， we have to get help from reading.

Once you read a book， you run your eyes through the lines and your mind tries to explain something to you.     3       Now this seed is unknowingly used by you to develop new ideas.If it is used many times， the same seed can give you great help to relate a lot of things， which you would have never thought of in your wildest dreams！

This is nothing but creativity.     4     Within no time you can start talking with your friends in English or any other language and never run out of the right words.

So guys， do give food to your thoughts by reading， reading and more reading.     5       Go and grab a book！

A．Hunger of the mind can be actually solved through wide reading.

B．Also this makes a great contribution to your vocabulary.

C．Reading can help you make more friends as well.

D．Now what are you waiting for？

E．Just like your stomach， your mind is also hungry.

F．Why not do some reading while you are hungry？

G．The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed.

4 . Chinese people read less than eight books last year, including both print and e-books, but the average(平均) time spent on mobile reading has for the first time exceeded one hour per day, showed statistics(数据） published by Chinese Academy of Press and Publication on Monday.

This is the academy’s 13th report regarding Chinese people’s reading habits in 17 years. The survey looked at the reading habits of both adults and children from 0 – 80, placing them in four different age groups, across 29 provinces in China.

The number of print books the average person read last year was 4.58, which basically remained the same level as that in 2014. The figure is rather low compared with other countries, with France being 12, South Korea being 11, Japan being 9 and the US being about seven, according to a report by Xinhua last year.

However, in contrast to the tiny increase in books being read last year, people’s interest in mobile reading has seen a rise. The average time Chinese people spent reading on their cellphones is 62.21 minutes, which nearly doubles the previous year’s average time of 33.82 minutes.

And more people are reading via their WeChat app as well. The most popular social networking phone app in China has also been providing public account services, which allow people to read comparatively long articles using the app. In 2015, 51.9% Chinese adults had used WeChat to read, a 17.5% increase on 2014.

But does that mean e-reading is replacing traditional reading in China? 

Wei Yushan, president of the Academy of Press and Publication told People’s Daily that it doesn’t seem likely to him. “Having gone through a rapid development between 2011 and 2013, e-books are seeing a slowdown in their sales. Taking the US as an example, the sales growth of e-books has fallen behind that of print books in the past year.” In China, nearly 60% of people still prefer traditional reading to e-reading.

1. What does the underlined word “exceeded” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．rejected

B．designed

C．outnumbered

D．explained

2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A．The time spent on e-reading is more than that on traditional reading.

B．Extra services have been provided to allow people to read short articles.

C．Compared with Chinese readers, the number of Americans is larger.

D．An increase in the interest of mobile reading has been seen.

3. How does the writer develop the text?

A．By giving explanations.

B．By analyzing reasons.

C．By listing figures(数据）.

D．By comparing books.

4. What does the last paragraph talk about?

A．All Chinese people like print books better.

B．Print books still gain popularity of readers.

C．The Sales of E-books have been improved.

D．Wei Yushan isn’t willing to give up e-reading.

5 . Reading benefits us a lot. First, reading books     1    (be) fun. You can always keep yourself     2    (interest) and it can help you have an enjoyable time if you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a(n)     3     (relax) hobby too.

Next, you can read a book anywhere: in a car, on a plane, in bed—even in the bath.     4    you need is a book! Reading is a convenient hobby as it is easy to stop and start again.

Another good reason for reading books is     5     it is useful. If you read as a hobby you     6     (get) better and better at it. This means that you will read faster and become better at understanding what you read. As your reading improves, you will     7     (probable) find your schoolwork becomes much     8     (easy). Many school subjects depend on good reading and, as you read you learn more and more.

        Good readers are most likely to be good     9    (write), too. They are usually good at spelling as well, and have more things to write     10    . Reading books is really a wonderful hobby.

6 . 假如你是李华，最近你们学校倡议开展“读书月活动”。请根据提示，写信给《中国教育报》，谈谈你校“读书月活动”的事。“看法”可适当发挥。开头已给出。词数：100左右。

学校的倡议	你对读书月的看法
1.宣布5月4日至6月4日为全校“读书活动月”； 2.号召全校同学多读书，读好书	1.获取知识，充实自我； 2.远离网吧，健康成长； 3.读书是一种乐趣

Dear Editor,

I’m writing to tell you about “Reading Month” activity in our school. Recently

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Yours,

Li Hua

7 . 完形填空
When I was 18, I worked in a primary school. Twice a week, after their regular school day, 16 kids whose______are from 10 to 11 years old would gather round me in my reading club______as I read aloud the stories on the book bought from Canada.
At first, all the______were shy and I didn’t quite know what they could______from me. After all, as far as I could tell, ____of them had been exposed to story books before. After some time, they became_____enough to answer all my questions and______the story with others. After each session, one student would borrow the book to take home as long as they agreed to____the next time with a short written book report. They would also need to _____their reports to the class. In this way, the class was a big____and I was so proud to hear their reports. _____all the students were shy at first, they felt pretty_____later. All of them were very______to make reports. Every Monday was the day of our show, where we had those, who had prepared for book reports, ______their work on stage. What a ____time it was for us! And I was_____ proud of each one of them.
Mohamed was one of my students in this reading club. He always listened_____with his full attention and I could just_____in his eyes the thirst for learning, discovering and thinking. And then, 7 months later, I received the beautiful short email from his father to show his ______. It said, “It is you who made my son like_____.” He also let me know that Mohamed still had the little note of encouragement I once gave him when he had litter interest in his studies.1.

A．ages

B．grades

C．marks

D．goals

2.

A．playing

B．quarrelling

C．sleeping

D．listening

3.

A．teachers

B．students

C．parents

D．partners

4.

A．result

B．notice

C．benefit

D．choose

5.

A．plenty

B．one

C．any

D．none

6.

A．smart

B．comfortable

C．helpful

D．kind

7.

A．repeat

B．write

C．remember

D．discuss

8.

A．come back

B．walk away

C．give up

D．pass by

9.

A．copy

B．type

C．devote

D．deliver

10.

A．power

B．influence

C．hit

D．debate

11.

A．Because

B．Although

C．When

D．Before

12.

A．respectful

B．encouraged

C．grateful

D．touched

13.

A．eager

B．reluctant

C．shy

D．sensitive

14.

A．finished

B．presented

C．cooperated

D．prepared

15.

A．reasonable

B．difficult

C．memorable

D．convenient

16.

A．finally

B．simply

C．really

D．mainly

17.

A．carefully

B．lonely

C．anxiously

D．secretly

18.

A．see

B．invent

C．hunt

D．hope

19.

A．interest

B．patience

C．pride

D．thanks

20.

A．singing

B．dancing

C．reading

D．laughing

8 . World Book Day is a celebration of all things wonderful about books for all ages, with author events, school fancy-dress parades and a ￡1 book token（购书券）given to all school children under 18. It is a yearly event on 23rd April, organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) to promote reading.
In the United Kingdom, the day is recognized on the first Thursday in March. On 3rd March 2016 children of all ages in the UK will come together to appreciate reading. Sometimes, reading a modern novel can be tough ( Booker Prize winner The Luminaries runs to 832 pages! ), especially if reading is not your strong suit. In fact, one in six people in the UK never pick up a book because they’ve experienced difficulties or are out of the habit of reading for pleasure.       
The Galaxy Quick Reads series are designed to introduce reluctant readers to bestselling short funny novels, which bring the joy of reading without demanding hours of concentrated time. They cover a range of subjects, from romance to comedy.        
Jojo Moyes’s Paris For One is a romantic adventure in which 26-year-old Nell books a weekend away to Paris with her lazy, neglectful boyfriend. When he fails to turn up, she is alone in the city. That is, until she meets Fabien, who shows her the charms of the French capital -- in more ways than one.     
Adele Geras’s moving story Out In The Dark was set in World War I, in which young Rob came back from the battlefields. Determined to find the officer’s widow to return the photo of her and their daughter that the captain kept with him, he traveled several thousand miles but never gave up.     
Dead Man Talking is a fantastic tale of Pat, who had a terrible fight with his best friend, Joe, ten years ago -- but now hears that Joe is dead, and he must attend his funeral. But Joe is not going quietly that very night -- he’s lying in his coffin being very chatty indeed.
1. What is the main aim of the World Book Day?

A．To promote book selling.	B．To encourage reading.
C．To win authors fame.	D．To perfect education.

2. If you lack confidence in your reading skills, you will probably avoid reading _____.

A．The Luminaries	B．Paris For One
C．Dead Man Talking	D．Out In The Dark

3. What else do you expect the author to introduce?

A．A romance.	B．A comedy.
C．A horror story.	D．A moving story.

4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TURE ?

A．The Luminaries tells a story of a Booker Prize winner.

B．Paris For One tells a story of Nell and Fabien.

C．Out In The Dark is a story during World WarⅡ.

D．Dead Man Talking is a story of Pat and his talkative friend.

9 . Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study.     1     The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey.

Before getting into the recommendation, you need to determine your English reading comprehension level. If you’re at the beginner level, there are two options: reading a children’s book or reading a book that you’ve read in Chinese translation.     2     If you’re at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners (Nobel, Pulitzer) are good options.

    3     When I pick up a book I like, even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through, I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses. Generally, after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story.

Another great way to keep yourself motivated is to find a friend who’s interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve.     4    

Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton; and if you like horror, US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun.     5     Happy reading!

A．If you pick a book which is so challenging, it will be too stressful.

B．The most important thing is to pick a book that you’re really interested in.

C．You may also enjoy your reading when hanging out with your family.

D．You should just find a topic or author you’re interested in, and the rest will go from there.

E．You can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or e-mail.

F．Instead, they’re a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book.

G．This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since you’re already familiar with the story.

10 . 今年4月23日是第21个世界读书日（World Book Day or World Book and Copyright Day），请你以“I Like Reading”为题目写一篇参赛稿，参加校学生会在读书日来临之际举办的征文活动。要点如下：
1. 你为什么喜欢读书；
2. 你喜欢哪一类的书（例如：历史、科学、文学等）？请给出至少两个理由。
注意：词数120左右。
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