2 . 听下面一段长对话，听下面以下小题。
1. What are the speakers talking about?

A．A survey.

B．A book.

C．A job.

2. What does the man think of the characters in the story?

A．Vivid.

B．Active.

C．Dull.

3. How does the man feel about the writer?

A．He never does a good job.

B．He always does the best.

C．He is a failure this time.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who read to the girls?

A．The woman.

B．Only the man.

C．The man and his wife.

2. When did the girls start reading well?

A．At five.

B．At six.

C．At seven.

3. What does the man think the woman’s son should do now?

A．Read a lot.

B．Do whatever he likes.

C．Learn from the man’s daughters.

4 . It has been heard for years: technology is ruining our lives. We are often told that it weakens our eyes light and productivity. I don’t buy into that mindset(心态) because we all have free will and can limit our technology intakes responsibly. However, one of the strongest bad effects of the technological age has been the downfall of reading books.

Before we had phones, books were sources of entertainment. I know I’m not the only one who spent nights as a child with a flashlight hidden under my covers so that I could finish a book when I was supposed to be sleeping. I still remember one of my favorite novels was Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, from which I learned about the value of friendship.

Reading a book often feels even more pleasant than watching a movie. We create our own worlds, pictures of the characters and views of the events described. Reading requires complete focus, so it pulls us out of our daily lives, our fears and our problems. Reading a book brings us into a state of peace and adventure, letting us dive into others’ worlds.

Reading a book takes time and requires attentions, which is almost impossible in a world in which plenty of distractions(使人分心的事) exist at the mere opening of a phone lock screen. Many people even report feeling distracted by their phones while watching TV. If people are feeling distracted when watching TV shows, how can they focus on reading a novel, a task that requires complete attention?

I was recently on vacation and found myself on an eight-hour plane ride with no Internet access. At first, this seemed unbearable, but then I remembered I had packed a book in my bag. I started the book, and within minutes, I was totally absorbed. I spent the rest of my journey reading it.

I advise anyone wanting to rediscover the joys of reading, to simulate(模拟) the environment I was forced to enter into by getting on the airplane. Turn your phone off and find a quiet space. Pickup an old favorite book from childhood or a new one. Then, sit down and begin to create your own world.

1. What can we know about the author?

A．She was into reading in her childhood.

B．She suffered from sleeping problems.

C．She prefers watching movies to reading books.

D．She thinks technology is bad for her health.

2. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The decline of reading habits.

B．The influence technology has on reading books.

C．The benefits of reading books.

D．The reasons why people are less likely to read books.

3. How did the author feel about reading a book on the plane?

A．It drove her mad.

B．It failed to bring her peace.

C．It made her stay focused.

D．It helped her fall asleep quickly.

4. What’s the author’s suggestion on reading?

A．Reading a book aloud.

B．Creating an undisturbed environment.

C．Finding an electronic book.

D．Practicing your attention and patience every day.

5 . 你校以4月23日世界读书日为主题，举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 阅读的重要性；
2. 个人的阅读经历。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Reading Matters

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7 . 假定你是李华。你的外国朋友John想通过阅读提高汉语水平，了解中国文化，希望你为他推荐一本中文书籍。请你用英语给他回一封信，内容包括: 1.推荐的书目及其作者；2.书目的内容；
3.推荐的理由；4.鼓励他坚持阅读，学好中文。
注意: 1.写作词数应为80个左右;     2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
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9 . Maybe, you are one of those who just paid a visit to a library several years ago. If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better.     1    . They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.

Check out a book. While libraries still loan out (出借) books, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you’re looking for, thanks to cooperation among the area libraries.     2    . Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.

Search for other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many forms. You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines.     3    . If what interests you isn’t available at the moment, the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.

Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions for various age groups.     4    , and the library may sponsor one you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.

    5    . If you want to do so, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find the needed information. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about management shared through companies, factories and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.

A．Set up a library in your own style

B．Some libraries even supply toys and games

C．There are some most popular libraries in the world

D．Start a business using the help of your local library

E．It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms with books

F．Perhaps you’d like to learn a language or improve your English

G．Via such networks, libraries share their books through the use of delivery vehicles

10 . 你校英文报以The Benefits of Extensive Reading为题举办征文活动。请你以此为题写一篇征文投稿，内容包括：
1.广泛阅读的意义；
2.介绍一本你喜欢的书；
3.喜欢的理由。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.短文题目已为你写好。

The Benefits of Extensive Reading

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