1 . Reading is not just an important professional skill. It is also a way to enjoy informative, creative, and inspiring works of literature that enrich our life experiences. Like any skill worth mastering, a reading habit requires time to develop.     1    

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When you read, read for the main idea of each paragraph, along with its supporting reasons. When you are building up reading skills, it can be helpful to read with a pencil in hand to take notes or underline the key idea of each paragraph.

Look up unfamiliar words

It is quite normal to meet with some unfamiliar words when reading. Merriam Webster online is a wonderful and thorough resource for defining unfamiliar words.     3     When you reach a good stopping point, return to each word and look it up, re-reading the sentence it appeared in. This helps understand the word and its usage in case there are different meanings.

Become familiar with literary devices

Particularly if you are a fan of novels and short stories, becoming familiar with common literary tools like metaphor, simile, parallel structure and personification is an important part being a better reader.     4    

Don’t rush

Reading for learning and enjoyment is never a sprint (冲刺). Instead, take your time, advance your skills and their development at your own pace.     5     Each day, as you read, your mind will take the reading skills it learned before and apply them again, often with greater efficiency.

A．Read for content

B．Read to get the author’s attitude

C．You will be an excellent reader if you stick.

D．Simply underline or make a list of these words.

E．Understanding them can enrich the reading experience greatly.

F．To enjoy your reading, practicing good reading skills is a must.

G．Do not get discouraged if you are a slow reader, especially at first.

3 . How to read more and learn more

Today, more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone. It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends. But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks, the more, the better. It can open my eyes and improve my language skills.     1     Do you know how to read more and learn more? Here are some tips for you.

◆ Clear your purpose for reading

    2     Most people read for two main reasons, pleasure or knowledge. Clearing about your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read, but also remind you why reading the book is important to you, so you will keep reading and complete the book faster.

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No matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may tell you the books they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.

◆ Give up books that you don’t enjoy

You may have chosen books that you are interested in, and they are right to your purpose. But while you are reading them, there may still be some books that you don’t enjoy reading. Whenever you realize that you aren’t enjoying the book you are reading, give it up.     4    

◆ Set a reading goal

It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought. The reason is the books I bought don’t have a due date! I don’t need to return those books.     5     Before you read each book, ask yourself what time you need to complete this book by.

A．Read only what you are interested in

B．Read the books borrowed from others.

C．Remember reading shouldn’t be a chore (烦恼事).

D．Of course, it also can help me to get good grades.

E．We need to get the latest news and communicate with friends.

F．Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book.

G．Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day.

4 . 每年的4月23日为世界读书日，针对同学们阅读课外图书较少的现状、校学生会决定向同学发出倡议，号召大家多读书。请你根据以下要点代表学生会写一篇英文倡议信。要点如下：
1. 同学们的读书现状;
2. 读书的好处;
3. 发出倡议。
写作要求：
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
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Student Union

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Are you crazy about traveling? Do you have the dream of     1     (go) around the world? Have you ever failed in starting your journey for the reason of time and money? Come on! Forget all your confusion and give yourself     2     opportunity to realize your dream! Let’s go on traveling between the lines,     3     will surely touch your soul!

We will guide you in seeking for the happy destination in the world which are seldom known to others. Though alone, you can enjoy your travel in     4     (silent) while thinking quietly. Being interested     5     life and the scenery of another country, so far the author     6     (travel) around the world and appreciated the unique beauty of those     7     (country) with his own mind from Japan to Nepal, from India to East Timor, from Cuba to Venezuela.

Following us, you will be     8     (amaze) at the wonderful scenery! After having taken many journeys, your dream of traveling around the world will surely come true. Most     9     (important), you should never miss any opportunity     10     (realize) your dream.

7 . The world is full of great books, just waiting to be read. How can you pick one you'll really like? Here are some tips：

Depend on your hobby. If you have a favorite hobby, look for books about that activity.    1    You're more likely to enjoy reading a book if you're already interested in its subject.

Choose fiction or nonfiction.    2    Those are called fiction books. These books can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience. Nonfiction books tell stories using facts, but that doesn't mean they're boring. Nonfiction books can bring to life everything from the first trip to the moon to what it's like to explore the deepest oceans.

    3    Your local library is a great place to find books that you love. Tell a librarian about your interests, and the librarian can help you find other books that you're sure to love. Your teacher is another good person to ask.

Find a family favorite. What was your mother’s favorite book when she was your age? What's about your father's? Ask them and give it a read. Then you can talk about what they like about it and share your thoughts.    4    

Launch a book exchange.    5    It's always fun to see what your friends are reading. Even if they're not exactly bookworms, you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. You also can look for book exchanges in your area. It's a great way to build your personal library for free!

A．Ask someone for help.

B．Learn to be a professional.

C．You should read as many books as possible.

D．Some books are entirely made up and imagined.

E．You can find books about almost anything you like.

F．It’s a fun way to get to know your family a little better.

G．Why not get some friends together and exchange favorite books?

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It’s one of the     1     (great) novels in world literature. First published in 1791, A Dream of Red Mansions, also     2     (know) as The Story of the Stone, is to Chinese people as William Shakespeare’s famous plays are to westerners.

The novel,     3     reflects the history of the Qing Dynasty, follows the rise and fall of the noble Jia family. Originally, the family seems     4     (be) wealthy and powerful, thanks in part to its close relationships with the royal family. Yet, the heir to the family, Jia Baoyu, enjoys     5     (live) a pure, carefree life, having no interest     6     politics at all.

Expected to pair with Xue Baochai, Jia     7     (stay) glued to his delicately brilliant cousin, Lin Daiyu. As the lovers head toward a tragic end, the family falls on hard times, fading away eventually.

The     8     (appreciate) of the classic novel is surely both a pleasant treat and a bittersome challenge. As always, the novel has experienced various adaptations. Making the detailed 120-chapter novel into just several hours is     9     (absolute) no piece of cake. “Still, choices have to be made,” the opera’s stage director Stan Lai concluded. “For everyone else, the challenge is to make it     10     excellent opera.”

9 . Three in five people in the UK hold a library card. For some, they’re a shelter from the stresses of day-to-day life.     1     If you’re considering joining your local library, now is the time to do so. And if you need any more encouragement, here are several reasons why you should.

Most libraries in the UK allow members of the general public to come and go as they like.     2     You can also take out a library card and borrow books for free, although you will inevitably face a fine for late returns.

    3     Imagine just how many books you have at your fingertips with a library card? There are lots of modern ones, as well as originals, and you can continue to expand your learning and vocabulary all the time. It’s a priceless experience, especially for kids, and also a great way to level the educational playing field.

Libraries develop with times. They have changed greatly since decades ago.     4     Some libraries have apps so you can see when your books are due back and even reserve books in some cases. There are also libraries which let you access books in digital formats on your mobile device — pretty cool.

Libraries are one of very few spaces left in towns and cities where members of the public can come together and actually be and feel like a community. They have notice boards to offer services like exercise classes or learning centers.     5    

A．Libraries help people learn.

B．Libraries help educate the kids.

C．They create a great sense of community.

D．You can go in, settle down and read a book without being charged a penny.

E．Most libraries now have computers and allow people to borrow CDs and DVDs.

F．Libraries help us save money as we’re borrowing books rather than buying them.

G．For others, particularly the homeless and people in poverty, a lifeline to the world.

10 . Reading books is one of the best hobbies. It not only helps you pass your time but also helps you increase your knowledge in a meaningful manner.     1     Here we will give you a few tips that can help you.

● Fall into the habit of borrowing books to read.

This is a very old school practice but still it can be highly effective. When you borrow a book, there is obviously a deadline set.     2    

● Read everywhere.

Keep a book in your bag and read it anywhere you go. This will help you to pass your time in a very productive manner.     3     Anyway, you can read your book 24 hours a day.

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This can easily be described as a new school technique. You can read out to your brother or sister and this will enable you to finish your book as well as increase the knowledge and understanding of your brother or sister.

● Choose your books very carefully.

    5     Thus choose your books very carefully in order to enjoy your time and also finish your book effectively. If you choose a good book that can keep you interested for a longer period of time, there is no way that you are going to leave it incomplete.

A．Therefore, it is necessary to develop the reading habit.

B．Realize the importance of reading books.

C．Read out to someone else.

D．Find an excuse to read every day just by visiting book clubs.

E．This can encourage you to read it often to finish the book on time.

F．It doesn’t matter whether you are traveling or are about to sleep.

G．Yes, life is too short to read a book that doesn’t impress you.