3 . 2002 it was, and I, a young girl who set out with the idea of getting my own library card, was permitted by my mother, Nichelle Nichols, to walk the mile from Prince George to the library in nearby Port Perry.

Down the street from Port Perry High was the library—a dark-brown brick building, imposing to a child of only seven years old.

To the left of the sidewalk was a series of steps that I climbed to push through a heavy door into a very large room filled with books. To an older lady I said, “I’d like a library card, please.”

She replied, “The children’s section is downstairs.”

“But I want adult books, because I can read.”

“Well, you are a child. You can’t get a card up here.”

“I’m six and I can read and write.”

“Go along child,” she said in a pleasant but authoritative voice.

I found the side door and walked in, seeing short and low shelves full of children’s books. Upon opening one, I read, “See Spot run. Run Spot. Run.” I opened another book. It read, “Once upon a time there was.” Sighing quietly, I walked out and back up to the main desk. By now, it was getting dark and I had to hurry.

“You’re back.” said the librarian.

“Yes. I will make you a deal. You hand me any book you like. If I can read a paragraph in it, you’ll give me a library card.” Shrugging (耸肩) happily, she handed me a thick book, I opened it and began to read. When I finished, the lady took the book back without a word.

I waited for a while and finally the lady stood up, handing me two cards. On one was printed the days and times the library was open to adults, and on the other were the precious words, Bonita Sue Nichols. I thanked her and quickly left the library.

1. What was the librarian’s response to the author’s request at first?

A．She made fun of it.	B．She turned it down.
C．She took it seriously.	D．She considered it reasonable.

2. What did the author think of the books downstairs?

A．Childish.

B．Outdated.

C．Short.

D．Strange.

3. Why did the librarian give the author a card?

A．She took pity on the author.

B．She was eager to get off work.

C．She found the author a good reader.

D．She was moved by the author’s courage.

4. What does the story intend to tell us?

A．Courage is a solution.	B．Age is a restriction.
C．Optimism leads to success.	D．Ability opens a door.

5 . Directions:   Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
76. 假设你是浦润中学高三学生李青。学校社团就本学期开展的“经典作品阅读（Classics reading）”活动发起征文。主题是：Classics connect me and _________。征文要求如下：
 根据主题补全标题；
 阐述二者（classics和“______”）的联系及其对你（“me”）的影响
（注：文中不得出现真实的姓名及学校名称。）
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8 .

A．In a library.	B．In a bookstore.
C．In an office.	D．In a furniture store.

9 .

No, it’s not their shoe size.

They read. At least two books a month. They’re also among the top 10 richest people in the world. And they’re not alone in their love for books, with 1, 200 other millionaires, who quote reading as a core part of their self-education.

You knew that reading books makes your life better. It’s not even all about money, fame and success. It’s about becoming a more knowledgeable and valuable person. Additionally, reading helps you prevent stress and keep depression at bay, while enhancing your confidence, improving your decision-making, increasing your empathy and overall satisfaction with life.

You know all the benefits of reading, so what’s stopping you from reading more books?

Time!

“I don’t have time to read.”

Have you said those words before?

You say it because...

you have an incredibly demanding college degree to study for…

your loved ones are sitting at home, counting on you to put food on the table…

you are too occupied with work to open a book…

But let’s imagine another reality for a second. What would your life look like if you read just two books every month?

Would you finally…

have what it takes to start that business?

be a better parent?

feel more fulfilled?

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1. Where does this passage probably come from?

A．A leaflet publicizing a reading activity.

B．A website promoting a reading course.

C．A TV program advertising reading skills.

D．A handbook providing reading materials.

2. Why does the author mention the four famous people at the beginning?

A．To express his admiration for them.

B．To indicate the importance of reading.

C．To highlight their time management skills.

D．To illustrate the success of the course.

3. Who are most likely to be interested in Time 2 Read?

A．Those who are willing to read more but struggle with time.

B．Those who are sick of making excuses to delay their life plans.

C．Those who are eager to become a millionaire like the four guys.

D．Those who are determined to be more and more self-disciplined.