2 .

A．She only read the contents of the book.

B．She didn’t omit a single detail.

C．She scanned the whole book.

D．She read only some chapters of the book.

3 .

A．The beginning is truly dissatisfactory.

B．The end of the book is disappointing.

C．Looking into the future is its selling point.

D．It is good in spite of the scary part.

4 .

A．Chicago.	B．San Francisco.
C．Boston.	D．London.

5 .

A．A furnished house.

B．A recent book.

C．A further study.

D．A new record.

6 . Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.

If you want to make sure that you understand this story as fully as possible, you might consider printing the article and reading it on paper. That is one of the findings of a recent study of research done on the differences between paper and screen reading.

Virginia Clinton, a professor of Education, Health and Behavior at the University of North Dakota, carried out the research examination. She found what she called a “small but significant” difference in reading text from screen versus paper.

Clinton’s examination found that reading from paper generally led to better understanding and improved a person’s performance on tests connected to the reading material. And, she found no major differences in reading speed between the two.     1    

Such differences were notable only when the reading materials were expositive texts — or explanatory and based on fact. Clinton said she found no major difference when it came to narrative, fictional texts.

Clinton also found that paper readers usually have a higher recognition of how well they have understood a text than screen readers. This skill is called metacognition.     2     “Metacognition” simply means thinking about one’s own thinking.

Clinton and other researchers have found screen readers often believe they understand a text better than they really do. And, they are more likely than paper readers to overestimate how well they would do on a test of the materials they have read.

She said, “We think that we’re reading the story or the book better than we actually are. We think we understand what we are reading better than how we are actually reading.”

Yet, this inflated sense of understanding, or overconfidence, is especially common among screen readers.

There are many possible reasons for such findings. Overconfidence of screen readers, for example, could be the result of a distracted, less focused mind.     3     Research shows the majority of people — of all ages — prefer reading from paper. But, if someone prefers screen reading to paper reading, that person’s understanding of the material is not likely to suffer.

Clinton said, “If you are enjoying the reading process, you’re going to be more involved. You’re going to be paying better attention. Preferences are a key issue here.”

    4     “If you are reading from paper, your mind thinks, ‘This is something important. I need to pay attention to it’,” Clinton said.

Although her findings may support paper reading over screen reading, Clinton says she does not believe screen reading should be avoided.

Instead, she points to new and developing tools that can be used to improve a screen reader’s understanding and focus.

A．Several studies show that people often think of paper materials as more important and serious.

B．A less focused mind on books may find its way to focus on screen.

C．In other words, paper reading was found to be more efficient.

D．Reader preference is also important, she said.

E．That is to say, paper and screen reading have no effect on one’s getting information.

F．The word “cognition” means the mental action of increasing knowledge and understanding.

7 . Grammar

London has a new magazine. But it is not printed on paper. Everyone     1     has a television can receive it because it is on TV.

In order to read this magazine, each page of     2     is numbered, you have to have a decoder, and you only have to dial the number to choose which subject you want to read about. There is a wide choice that everything     3     (include) from cooking to the latest sports news.

    4     you want to read the news, the first thing you have to do is to turn to the index page which has     5     easy-to-remember page number, 100 for example. Then you start choosing     6     you want to read. The news is on pages 101 to 109 so you push out the numbers and the news appears written across your screen. Perhaps you want to go out in the afternoon, so you press 181, and a brightly colored weather map appears on the screen. But the weather is terrible so you decide to go shopping and dial 162 for a list of the week’s best bargains. But should you drive or take the train?     7     (answer) that question you only have to press 189 for the traffic report. It is very simple to use. But probably the     8     (good) thing about the service is     9     it is being updated all the time. Journalists type new material directly onto the screen and whole pages of the magazine     10     be replaced in minutes.

8 .

A．He doubts the woman’s words.	B．He hasn’t read the novel yet.
C．He enjoyed reading the novel a lot.	D．He is not interested in the novel at all.

9 .

A．A furnished house.

B．A recent book.

C．A further study.

D．A new record.

10 .

The Campus Bookstore Bookie’s , the campus bookstore is located at the Campus Activity Centre , main floor . Bookie’s is the only place in Kamloops to buy your course textbooks . There is a booklist in the bookstore listing the books required for each course . If you need help in finding your course textbooks , ask any of the staff in the bookstore . There are more than just textbooks at bookie’s . They carry a wide variety of stationary , art supplies and gift items . You can also buy telephone cards , postage stamps and bus passes . You must show your student card to get a discount for the bus passes .
TEXTBOOK RETURNS 1) Do I need my receipt to return books ? Yes . 2) How long do I have to return books ? Books purchased must be returned within ten working days of the date of the purchase . 3) What if I wrote my name in the book ? Unfortunately , we cannot give you a full refund for books not in mint condition as publishers will not accept this for credit . 4) What happens if I miss the last day for return ? We may purchase the text book as “ used ” in accordance with our Buyback program . 5) What if I discover that my book has missing Pages half way through the semester ? We will replace the defective books , new or used , for a like copy of that title . Cash refunds are not given for defective books returned outside the normal return dates .	BUYBACKS 1) What books do you buy back ? We buy back all current edition textbooks . If we do not use them at UCC , we buy them 2) How much do I get for my books ? If bookie’s is buying the book for use at UCC , you will receive 50% of the current new retail price . In order to receive optimum buyback price , discs and supplements must accompany the book . 3) What happens to the books that I sell ? Books for bookie’s are processed by our staff and sold to students at 75% of the new retail price . 4) What condition do my books need to be in ? Books should be in good condition , meaning that the cover is still attached and all pages intact . Highlighting , notes and markings on the pages are perfectly fine . Workbooks and study guides are generally not purchased back unless they are free of all markings . No sales receipt is required for these books .
Bookstore Hours Monday—Thursday 9:00am—6:00pm Friday 9:00am—5:00pm Saturday and Sunday Closed

1. The intended readers of this passage are __________ .

A．Book dealers	B．University students
C．Publishers	D．Campus staff

2. The underlined word “ defective ” can best be replaced by __________ .

A．faulty

B．adapted

C．new

D．latest

3. Bookie’s will not buy back your used textbook if __________ .

A．you have lost the sales receipt

B．there are markings and notes on the pages

C．the cover of the book is missing

D．you miss the last day for return

4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage ?

A．Bookie’s is a place for students to buy their course textbooks .

B．Student cards are needed to get a discount for the textbooks .

C．Books bought in bookie’s can be returned within ten working days .

D．Books bought back are processed by the staff and sold to students .