1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Whose book has the woman been reading lately?

A．Aaron Esterson.

B．Lori Gottlieb.

C．Erik Erikson.

2. What does the woman say about the book?

A．It has an unexpected end.

B．It is very boring.

C．It is fantastic.

3. What is the man probably going to do?

A．Read the book.

B．Start writing a book.

C．Talk with someone.

2 . 将下列几个部分(A、B、C、D和E)按题号排序，构成一个符合逻辑的完整语篇。
A. Another is to read to them. Researchers found that 80%of children surveyed say they love being read to. Children aged 6 to 11 whose parents do not read to them anymore say they miss it.
B. The researchers also suggest permitting children to choose their own books. Of all the 6-to 17-year-olds in the study, over 90%said their favorite books are those they chose for themselves.
C. For some people, the warmest memories from childhood come from being read a great story. But reading to children does more than create warm memories. It develops children’s language skills and increases their ability to succeed in school.
D. The researchers identify some ways to develop a love of reading in a child. One is simply to have books at home. Elizabeth once wrote and illustrated children’s books, so the family always have plenty to read. All her children learn from books.
E. A new report says reading aloud is so important that parents should start as soon as their children are born and continue to read aloud even after their children can read by themselves. For young children, parents should ask questions about the book.
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3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man want the woman to do?

A．Read a book to him.

B．Recommend a book to him.

C．Return a book to him.

2. What did the man last read?

A．War and Peace.

B．The History of Jews in Russia.

C．Great Expectations.

3. What kind of books does the man want to read now?

A．More serious literature.

B．Ones about family life.

C．Best-sellers.

4. Who could the woman probably be?

A．A bookstore assistant.

B．An author.

C．A librarian

5 . With the popularity of mobile phones and other electronic devices, more and more e-book products are created and these products have brought convenience to many young readers.     1    . If you’re interested in printed books, here are some benefits they bring about.

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When people settle in to read the latest must-read novel in print, they don’t get those annoying notifications (通知) in electronic reading. “Unless you’ve taken the time to turn off all the notifications, a digital reader is designed to interrupt,” Baron says.

Less eyestrain (眼睛疲劳)

    3    . But it’s much worse reading on screens. “If you look at what students say — My eyes hurt or I have headaches — overwhelmingly they noticed greater eyestrain reading digitally,” says Baron.

Greater academic achievements

    4    . The authors of a June 2014 study published in Oxford Academics looked at data examining academic performance of 200,000-plus students in 42 nations taking the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and reached the conclusion.

Better sleep

There are plenty of studies that show that reading on digital devices like phones and e-readers will negatively impact sleep. In a 2015 study, researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, found that study participants reading digital books took longer to fall asleep and were less sleepy.     5    . In that way eyes and the mind have time to relax.

Educational trends come and go, so maybe the shift back to traditional books won’t last. But for the moment, I find myself standing at attention, relaxing my textbook-built shoulders and preparing for their glorious return.

A．Fewer notifications

B．Less interruption

C．Thus people had better turn e-reading devices off one hour before bedtime

D．The number of books in a family home strongly influences children’s academic performance

E．People experience eyestrain from reading in both media

F．People suffer eyestrain from digital reading

G．However, physical books are more learning-friendly than digital books

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do the speakers agree on heroes?

A．They are like Superman in films.

B．They achieve great success in their work.

C．They are common people making important contributions.

2. Who is the man’s hero?

A．His grandfather.

B．Great writers.

C．Superman.

3. What does the woman think of story books without heroes?

A．Unusual.

B．Realistic.

C．Dull.

4. What does the man mean in the end?

A．It’s hard to find great books.

B．It’s great to do some reading.

C．It’s good to help some people.

7 . Nowhere is the interconnection of the natural world more evident than in the delicate balance of its ecosystems. These books examine the secret to that balance, making complex concepts accessible to readers just beginning their scientific journeys.

The Elephant

By Jenni Desmond.Illustration: by the author. 2018.

The caring nature,intelligence,and incredible size of African and Asian elephants shine through in Desmond’s magnificent presentation of these mammals. Her illustrations are showstoppers, and the text includes general characteristics and habits. Desmond’s writing,precise and inviting, calls attention to the elephant’s role as a keystone species in the ecosystem and humans’ roles in elephants’ declining numbers.

Beavers

By Rachel Poliquin. Illustration: by Nicholas John Frith. 2018.

This first in the Superpower Field Guide series, about the natural world’s resident superheroes, offers effervescent examinations of a beaver’s super characteristics. Poliquin explains in simple but exact language how these “wet land warriors” chew down trees,build dams and lodges,and most awesome of all, function as a keystone species to create entire new ecosystems.

The Wolves Are Back

By Jean Craighead George. Illustration: by Wendell Minor. 2008.

As George follows one wolf s growth from pup to adult, the emphasis is not as much on the wolves and their habits but on how their presence has changed the ecosystem of Yellowstone and returned its natural balance. Minor’s finely detailed illustrations feature spectacularly rendered animals in the foreground of the bold, western landscapes. Together the words and pictures make for a highly effective and enjoyable explanation of how the presence of one animal can profoundly affect an ecosystem.

1. Who illustrates the book The Elephant?

A．Jenni Desmond

B．Nicholas John Frith.

C．Rachel Poliquin.

D．Wendell Minor.

2. What can we learn from the text?

A．Poliquin describes beavers using complex language.

B．George does the research mainly on the wolves and their habits.

C．Desmond’s writing focuses on humans’ active roles in elephant conservation.

D．The species mentioned above are likely to influence the ecosystem.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A zoo guidebook.

B．An academic article:

C．A nature magazine.

D．A research report.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is probably the speaker?

A．A reporter.

B．A teacher.

C．A writer.

2. What did the coachman do outside the theater?

A．He read a book.

B．He looked after the horse.

C．He enjoyed the snow.

3. How did the young lady feel about the coachman’s situation?

A．Sad.

B．Moved.

C．Casual.

4. What does the speaker want to tell us?

A．Help those around us as much as we can.

B．Read as many books as we can.

C．Be grateful for what we have.

10 . ※ Brown Girl Dreaming

By Jacqueline Woodson

As a winner of the National Book Award, the Coretta Scott King Award, and a Newberry Honor Book, in her book, Brown Girl Dreaming, the author uses poetry to tell her true story of growing up as a black woman in the 1960s and 1970s. Woodson’s beautiful language explores big ideas while describing her family, her growing awareness of race and the civil rights movement, and her life in South Carolina and New York City.

※ When You Were Everything

By Ashley Woodfolk

Cleo and Layla have been best friends for years. But in their second year of middle school, everything changes. Layla starts hanging out with her new friends, and the two girls’ friendship slowly ends. Cleo is still trying to make sense of what happened as she tries to make new friends. Told across two timelines, Cleo’s story of sadness surrounding a lost friendship will be relevant for many 8th graders trying to deal with past middle school friend drama and looking forward to high school.

※ The Hound of the Baskervilles

By Arthur Conan Doyle

The famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Watson set out to look into a new case in Dartmoor, England. A man is dead, with many dog paw prints leading to his body. Holmes and Watson arrive in Dartmoor to find several unexplainable events and clues. Together, they start to figure out a puzzle that has defined mystery and detective fiction ever since.

※ The Hobbit

By J. R. R. Tolkien

This story is an opener to the longer and more challenging The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It’s an adventure story set in a fantasy world. With dwarves (小矮人), hobbits, sword fights, wizards and dragons, the book’s plot and humor have stood the test of time.

1. How is Brown Girl Dreaming different from the other books?

A．It focuses on city life.	B．It uses clear language.
C．It has won many awards.	D．It tells humorous stories.

2. What is When You Were Everything mainly about?

A．Friendship and growth.	B．Lost love and gained hope.
C．Learning to be more independent.	D．Dealing with pressure from schoolwork.

3. Which book suits whoever wants to read about adventures?

A．The Hobbit	B．Brown Girl Dreaming
C．When You Were Everything	D．The Hound of the Baskervilles