A.In a bookstore. | B.In a library. | C.In a cinema. |
1. What’s the talk mainly about?
A.The return of two lost notebooks. |
B.The value of two priceless notebooks. |
C.The display of Darwin’s two notebooks. |
A.A policeman. | B.A professor. | C.A librarian. |
A.They were originally in a pink box. |
B.They are in good condition. |
C.They belong to a national library. |
1. What is the woman?
A.A writer. | B.A reporter. | C.A hostess. |
A.It’s inspiring. | B.It’s boring. | C.It’s relaxing. |
A.Twice a week. | B.Once a week. | C.Once a month. |
A.Before they go to bed. |
B.When they’re on the subway. |
C.When they’re on the bus. |
1. What did the woman do this morning?
A.She visited a bookstore. |
B.She read a book to her kid. |
C.She searched for books online. |
A.To sell books. |
B.To help children read more. |
C.To recommend books to people of all ages. |
A.Disappointed. | B.Worried. | C.Interested. |
A.A book. | B.A movie. | C.A war. |
1. 学生阅读英语文学作品的现状及其原因;
2. 阅读英语文学作品的益处;
3. 呼吁多读英语文学作品。
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参考词汇:literature文学
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7 . Best Books Of All Time
If you want to fill your shelves with the best books of all time, you’re in the right place.
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein(1974)
The imagination of Shel Silverstein is on full display in this classic collection of short stories and poems. Where the Sidewalk Ends is truly one of the best poetry books of all time because of its staying power for children The stories of this American poet, author, singer, and folk artist have something for everyone.
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy(1878)
Most critics regard it as one of most iconic literary love stories. Leo Tolstoy’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” Described by Fyodor Dostoevsky as “flawless”, this one belongs on any book collector’s shelf.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery(1943)
The Little Prince is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey from planet to planet in search of adventure. What he finds, however, are interactions with adults who leave him frustrated. In the Sahara Desert, he runs into the books narrator, and the two start an eight-day journey filled with lessons. It’s one of the most fascinating short books we’ve ever read. It’s also one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world.
The Shining by Stephen King(1977)
The maser of suspense(悬念) must be included in any lit of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you’ll find Stephen King’s The Shining here. Jack Torrance is a middle-aged man looking for a fresh start. He thinks he’s found it when he lands a job as the caretaker at an old hotel. But as snow piles higher outside, the hotel begins to feel more evil and dangerous, less freeing. Fans take note: This is one of the scariest and best Stephen King books of all time.
1. In which book can we read about lovers?A.Anna Karenina. | B.The Shining. |
C.The Little Prince. | D.Where the Sidewalk Ends. |
A.They are both love stories. | B.They both talk about adults. |
C.They are both for children. | D.They were both written in 1940s. |
A.Stephen King. | B.Leo Tolstoy. |
C.Shel Silverstein. | D.Antoine de Saint-Exupery. |
8 . Background noise—like the chatter in a coffee shop or the drone of passing traffic—might slow our reading speed, but according to a study of Russian readers, it doesn’t
“Overall, previous studies reported a harmful effect of both auditory and visual noise on reading fluency and
One of the language processing theories examined was the noisy channel model, which proposes that our brain deals with noise by looking at the meaning of
The second theory is the good enough model; that’s when our brains aren’t analyzing every single detail of a text but instead only grabbing enough words for a ‘good enough’ understanding. By focusing less on the precise words, our brains can
To see how reading was affected by noise
There’s a lot going on in this study, but overall it’s a bigger win for the good-enough language processing theory and an indication that auditory and visual noise doesn’t make us
With so many variables to measure in terms of what’s being read and what the
A.reinforce | B.estimate | C.affect | D.interpret |
A.First of all | B.For example | C.Above all | D.To start with |
A.context | B.efficiency | C.comprehension | D.device |
A.evaluated | B.identified | C.established | D.employed |
A.individual | B.different | C.new | D.unfamiliar |
A.confirm | B.imply | C.refer | D.infer |
A.exploit | B.spare | C.commit | D.consume |
A.on account of | B.regardless of | C.in regard to | D.in contrast to |
A.make up for | B.live up to | C.catch up with | D.put up with |
A.declined | B.shrank | C.expanded | D.increased |
A.embarrassing | B.depressing | C.puzzling | D.annoying |
A.associated | B.compared | C.replaced | D.mixed |
A.take | B.set | C.rely | D.base |
A.accompanying | B.strange | C.deafening | D.distant |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Instead | D.Otherwise |
9 . Did you know that some people don’t do their reading tasks? It’s shocking, but it’s true. Some students don’t even read short texts they are given in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may not want to focus. They may be not confident readers.
Even a “boring” text can teach you new words.
It can help you see things in a different light. It can make you know about the world better. You can learn how people live in faraway places. You can learn about cultures different from your own.
Reading benefits your state of mind.It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can take a break from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it’s a positive break.
The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a stupid person. So keep in mind:
A.Reading broadens your view. |
B.It is like a workout for your brain. |
C.the next time you get a reading task |
D.if you find it is difficult to accept reading |
E.Whatever the reason is, it has to stop today. |
F.Reading encourages you to communicate well with others. |
G.Having a larger vocabulary will help you better express yourself. |
10 . Guide to Stockholm University Library
Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.
Zones
The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor is the zone where you can talk. Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.
Computers
You can use your own computer to connect to the wi-fi specially prepared for notebook computers; you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office. They are located in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.
Group-study Places
If you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor. Some study rooms are for 2-3 people and others can hold up to 6-8 people. All rooms are marked on the library maps.
There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website. To book, you need an active University account and a valid University card. You can use a room three hours per day, nine hours at most per week.
Storage of Study Material
The library has lockers for students to store course literature. When you have obtained at least 40 credits (学分), you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a year’s rental period.
Rules to be Followed
Mobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library. Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.
Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.
1. What can students do on the library’s upper floor?A.Read in a quiet place. | B.Have group discussions. |
C.Take comfortable seats. | D.Get their computers fixed. |
A.A group must consist of 8 people. |
B.Three-hour use per day is the minimum. |
C.One should first register at the university. |
D.Applicants must mark the room on the map. |
A.Candy. | B.Hamburgers. | C.Mobile phones. | D.Apple juice |