A.In a library. | B.In a computer lab. | C.In an office. |
1. What is the aim of the magazine according to the woman?
A.To help with children’s school careers. |
B.To encourage people to save animals. |
C.To broaden children’s scientific and natural knowledge. |
A.They’re color-blind. |
B.They have a longer history than dinosaurs. |
C.They can normally live for nearly 90 years. |
A.Annoyed. | B.Surprised. | C.Uninterested. |
3 . We don’t think with a pen and paper. We “think” with Google. We don’t even have to complete the search question ourselves. Google’s auto-complete function takes that burden off our shoulders by telling us what we should be searching for and what we should be thinking. We then sort through selected results to find the answer to life, the universe, and everything. This process gives us the false impression of thinking — when, in realty, we’ve lost touch with one of the most basic of human experiences.
Thinking for yourself isn’t just about reducing external inputs. It’s about making thought an intentional practice and thinking about an issue before researching it. It’s about forgetting the habit of immediately looking to others for answers and instead becoming curious about our own thoughts.
Deep thinking requires time. It’s only by concentrating on the problem or question long enough that you’ll dive deeper and locate better insights. Most of us resist setting aside time for deep thinking because it doesn’t produce immediate obvious results. But ideas, as the filmmaker David Lynch puts it, are like fish: “If you want to catch little fish, you can stay in the shallow water. But if you want to catch the big fish, you’ve got to go deeper.”
After you’ve gone deeper on a question by thinking about it yourself, turn to reading what others have written about it. But don’t pause your own thinking. The goal of reading isn’t just to understand. It’s to treat what you read as a tool — a key to unlocking what’s inside of you. Some of the best ideas that come up when I’m reading a book aren’t from the book. An idea I read will often knock out a related thought in me that was previously hidden. The text will act as a mirror, helping me see myself and my thoughts more clearly.
Breakthroughs lie-not in absorbing all the wisdom outside of you -but in uncovering the wisdom within you.
1. Why does the author mention Google in the first paragraph?A.To compare it with pens and paper. | B.To stress its convenience to our life. |
C.To give examples of its multi-function. | D.To remind us to do the real thinking. |
A.Sharing your ideas online. | B.Asking questions about life. |
C.Seeking answers from others. | D.Making intentional thoughts. |
A.It is worth the endeavor. | B.It turns out to be time-consuming. |
C.It requires some basic skills. | D.It presents an exciting challenge. |
A.To find out ideas from books. | B.To fully take in others’ wisdom. |
C.To bring out our inner thoughts. | D.To understand the question better. |
1. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Close friends. | B.Student and teacher. | C.Assistant and customer. |
A.Late returns will be fined. |
B.No books can be renewed. |
C.ID cards are needed each time. |
A.Buy a coffee. |
B.Pay for the book. |
C.Photocopy the ID card. |
5 . Last summer at a bookstore, my son Henry was fascinated by the cover of the first novel from Peter Brown’s middle-grade trilogy (三部曲). He then finished it in just two days. “Dad, why did The Wild Robot have to be so sad?” He tearfully asked me.
The story is set on a remote island, where a robot named Roz learns to survive and communicate with the island’s creatures, and becomes part of the community. For my son, it was the first book he discovered on his own; the first to impact him with the mix of tragedy (悲剧) and joy.
When I finished the book, I knew why Henry loved it. In our book club discussion, he described how Brown’s pictures and words had made the story feel real. When talking about its final scenes, where Roz leaves to find repairs for her injured body, Henry cried again. His previous reading experiences had cheerful, “happily-ever-after” endings, but this book introduced him to the beauty of complex emotions. I tried to explain how sadness can enhance the meaning of happy moments, but failed to fully convince him.
Once our discussion ended, Henry requested to buy The Wild Robot Escapes and instantly fell in love with it. He read the first two books repeatedly, so you can imagine his excitement when we finally got a copy of The Wild Robot Protects.
We both agree it is worth the wait. Roz leaves the island again to stop an underwater threat: “the poison tide.” Brown expertly balances between breathtaking adventure and unsettling ideas- not just happiness and sadness, but also, given the climate-change undercurrents, hope and despair.
And, here’s something special about Roz: her physical clumsiness and confusion about life, conveyed through her expressive eyes and downturned mouth. Her story reflects the challenges of surviving in a strange place, much like a child’s journey. Readers love Roz. They learn from her. Even better, they learn alongside her. Roz gave Henry the power to push through the first book’s sad parts, getting him ready to appreciate that, sometimes, sadness isn’t a bad thing to feel.
1. What drove the author to read The Wild Robot?A.Its tragic ending. | B.Henry’s tearful recommendation. |
C.Its attractive cover. | D.Henry’s emotional response to it. |
A.Family and community. | B.Concerns of global issues. |
C.Exploration of the ocean. | D.Man-robot relationship. |
A.Her childlike expressions. | B.Her robotic power. |
C.Her struggling experiences. | D.Her adventurous spirit. |
A.Misfortune inspires great literary works. | B.Robot stories work like magic on children. |
C.Book discussions help kids survive tragedies. | D.Reading literature facilitates personal growth. |
Reading out loud
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Therefore, his team is working on a standard reading demonstration
1. 个人经历事例;
2. 个人感受;
3. 倡议多阅读
注意:(1)词数100词左右;
(2)使用演讲稿的文体格式;可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Good morning! My dear fellows, My name is Li Hua.
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8 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1. I When did people first celebrate books?A.In 1922. | B.In 1926. | C.In 1930. |
A.Once a month. | B.Once a year. | C.Once every two years. |
A.Alexandria. | B.New Delhi. | C.Madrid. |
9 . International Literacy (读写能力) Day, also called World Literacy Day, was set in 1966 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The purpose was to help improve the world’s ability to read and give people better opportunities in life.
·Collect Books to Donate
Kids in some poor communities might have difficulty getting chances to read the books they need to improve their skills and become better readers.
·Tutor (辅导) a Student How to Read and Write
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In addition to helping someone read locally, it’s also possible to get connected with a literacy organization through the World Literacy Foundation. This organization mainly focuses on helping children from low-income backgrounds.
A.Connect with a Literacy Organization |
B.Some children struggle to read and write |
C.Collect books for them from used bookstores |
D.And it also helps the children to become lifelong readers |
E.Here are tips about how to celebrate International Literacy Day |
10 . It’s summer. You’re on your favourite beach towel, a friend beside you. You’re both absorbed in books, occasionally taking sips of water. But what happens when it’s time to head home? Will you carry on reading together later? Generally speaking, reading tends to be seen as a solitary (孤独的) pastime.
Spending time together reading can strengthen friendships. As you turn the pages, you might discover interesting facts to pass a long or funny anecdote to giggle (咯咯笑) over. Sometimes, you’ll come across more serious themes, such as losing a loved one or a cherished pet, or facing any one of life’s many challenges.
Reading fiction has been shown to enhance empathy (同理心), which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. As you know, novels allow us to live countless experiences through their characters, which will result in heightened sensitivity.
A.Reading with others is comforting in many ways. |
B.And this sensitivity can lead to an immediate impact. |
C.Reading can surely bring the joy of relaxation to people. |
D.Besides, you don’t need to find a specific place to get into this zone. |
E.So it might seem unusual to pull out a novel in the company of others. |
F.Reading in pair may help you and your friend stay more committed to reading. |
G.Discussing these themes can help deepen the bond between you and your friend. |