1 . I arrived home from work, my mind racing. I was scheduled to perform an experiment using a pricey piece of equipment, but I had spent the whole day worrying about the experiment which was on the top of my agenda (日程), and I amazingly longed to shut off my anxious thoughts. So after dinner, I made a cup of hot chocolate, stretched myself on my sofa, and opened a page. Almost instantly, my mind left behind the details of experimental design and stepped into a land of monsters, magic dust, and man-like bears comprising a wonderful world distinct (不同的) from my daily life. It was exactly what I needed.
Growing up, I was virtually never a big fan of novels. My classmates would be crazy about the latest Harry Potter book, while my copy sat collecting dust on a shelf. Instead, I would choose to read through the reference books related to my academic fields for better grades. After I started graduate school, extracurricular reading didn’t appeal to me at all but I spent most of my time on campus digesting research papers and textbooks and my mind couldn’t handle processing fact-filled nonfiction books at home, too. So I knew that I needed to find a way to enjoy reading again.
To help me stick with it, I made a New Year’s resolution: I would read two fiction books per month for the entire year. The result was an almost instant appreciation of fiction, along with many unexpected results including ones that have benefited my schoolwork.
What surprised me the most was how much I learned. Some of the best books I read were historical fictional stories happening in a realistic historical setting. I learned about life in different countries, as well as struggles people there faced during difficult periods in their histories. The books have helped me build sympathy and understanding, with an unexpected benefit: I’ve started to think more deeply about the diversity of issues in the scientific community and could serve it, heart and soul.
1. What did the author do to wipe out the anxiety?| A．He drowned it in chocolate. | B．He conducted an experiment. |
| C．He slept on the sofa leisurely. | D．He escaped into a fantasy world. |
| A．Reading novels was a waste of time. |
| B．Reading a good book was time well spent. |
| C．He was too busy to take good care of his books. |
| D．The Harry Potter book wasn’t as good as expected. |
| A．More sympathy went out to him. |
| B．His moral values were strengthened. |
| C．He learned much about religious diversity. |
| D．He gained new insight into his academic fields. |
| A．Reading: A Lifelong Hobby | B．The Power of Research Papers |
| C．Novels: Love at Second Sight | D．The Benefits of History Reading |
2 . Many people like reading books for fun. Actually reading is good for more than just entertainment.
◆Reading can improve intelligence.
People who exhibit strong reading skills early in life grow up to be more intelligent. That was the finding of a study that measured the cognitive（认知的）development of many sets of twins.
◆Reading helps increase empathy（共鸣）.
Reading can make you a kinder person. According to a study, people who consume literary fiction have an easier time sensing and relating to emotions（情感）in other people.
◆Reading lets you fall asleep more quickly.
Reading a physical book before going to bed is a great alternative to looking at your phone. Smartphone use at night makes it harder for people to fall asleep and leads to an overall decline in sleep quality. On the contrary, reading books can improve sleep quality.
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Reading doesn’t have to be a solitary（独自）activity. When parents read out loud to their children，they can not only pass on the benefits of reading but also encourage meaningful interactions. A recent study found that reading can promote the deepest connections between caretakers and children.
| A．Reading lets parents and kids have fun. |
| B．Reading can help families bond together. |
| C．They have the same family environment. |
| D．That’s because reading can have relaxing effects. |
| E．Sticking to reading can have many other positive effects. |
| F．This effect has something to do with the way such books are written. |
| G．In the tests twins with early reading skills were better at reasoning and imagining. |
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1. What do the four books have in common?| A．The contents. | B．The means of cover packing. |
| C．The prices. | D．The dates of publication. |
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