1 . 假定你是李华，你校拟在周末举办“名著读书会”。请你写一张留言条邀请交流生Lucy参加。内容包括：
1. 活动的时间和地点；
2. 活动内容。
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；
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Lucy,
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Yours,

Li Hua

2 . What are the speakers probably talking about?

A．A dictionary.

B．A page.

C．A book.

3 . There are always some persons in your life who touch your soft heart with kindness.

As a little girl, my favorite thing was _________. And when I thought about _________ I wanted to be when I grew up, I figured I’d be a librarian, just because the two librarians changed my life.

At that time, the town library limited the number of books a person borrowed _________ two once a week. I _________ the books in just three days. So to read more, I was _________ about what books to choose. The librarian, Mrs. Tonne, was a warm person. Every time I went into the library, she greeted me, _________. When learning about my trouble, she often _________ some better books. Thanks to her help, I _________ a lot from these books.

Gradually, I developed an interest in writing, _________ poems. When I was in fourth grade, our school librarian, Mrs. Ketelsen, encouraged me to write more. When my poem was not accepted, she __________ me with comfortable words. Once she helped __________ some poems I’d written about dinosaurs to Highlights magazine. It was my first published writing!

Later, at the University of Iowa, __________ I majored in journalism, my dream was different. I realized that I was shy about interviewing people, which made me __________. When I recalled Mrs. Tonne and Mrs. Ketelsen, I made a decision without __________ to be devoted to writing. And now I am an editor at Reader’s Digest.

Whenever I think of the help from them, how __________ I am. It is their kindness that makes me what I am.

1.

A．reading

B．painting

C．exploring

D．creating

2.

A．how

B．why

C．where

D．what

3.

A．of

B．to

C．from

D．between

4.

A．published

B．edited

C．presented

D．finished

5.

A．in the lead

B．in panic

C．at a loss

D．on the rocks

6.

A．shouting

B．smiling

C．crying

D．dancing

7.

A．exchanged

B．recommend

C．designed

D．adapted

8.

A．reflected

B．devoted

C．expected

D．benefited

9.

A．extremely

B．fortunately

C．especially

D．slightly

10.

A．inspired

B．challenged

C．contented

D．tricked

11.

A．admit

B．send

C．revise

D．settle

12.

A．although

B．because

C．when

D．since

13.

A．relaxed

B．satisfied

C．impressed

D．upset

14.

A．hesitation

B．tension

C．exception

D．argument

15.

A．concerned

B．relieved

C．grateful

D．regretful

4 . Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website BookCrossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.

Members go on the site and register (登记) the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an ID number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.

Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both.”

Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.

People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. Emails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated (及时了解) about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.

BookCrossing is part of a trend (趋势) among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual (虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than 135 countries.

1. Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?

A．To explain what they are.	B．To introduce BookCrossing.
C．To stress the importance of reading.	D．To encourage readers to share their ideas.

2. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．The book.

B．An adventure.

C．A public place.

D．The ID number.

3. What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it?

A．Meet other readers to discuss it.	B．Keep it safe in his bookcase.
C．Pass it on to another reader.	D．Mail it back to its owner.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A new reading habit	B．A social activity of exchanging books
C．A new trend of online reading	D．A website that connects people through books

6 . A recent study suggests that when it comes to the benefits of reading, just doing it matters more than the content. Researchers have found that reading novels helps the brain development in understanding others and imagining the world. They also have found that people who spend a few hours per week reading books live longer than those who don’t read.

But how to build a habit of reading? Like any habit, the trick is in figuring out what suits you. The hardest part about reading is actually picking up a book. You have to sit down, pick up a book and start reading. “I always have a book next to wherever I put my phone,” My friend Jimmy once told me. “So if I want to check my phone,I physically can see the book there. Nine times out of ten. I end up reading the book instead of using my phone for nothing.”

Another challenge is time, and in that case, audio-books (有声书) can be a good choice. Audio-books are great for filling the mind while you’re on the way to work , washing dishes or working out at the gym.

If you’re still stuck on the way to developing a reading habit, the best way is to revisit your old favorite books to get your youthful reading pleasure. You should free yourself from the opinion that only important or educational books are worth reading. There’s no shame in rereading the books that made you fall in love with reading in the first place. Restarting the practice of reading is a little like picking up painting. It takes some work to get into the best state, but once you begin, the results are beautiful and satisfying.

1. What is the most difficult part in forming the reading habit?

A．Getting reading skills.	B．Finding a great book.
C．Having limited time.	D．Getting reading started.

2. What is the advantage of audio-books according to the text?

A．They are time saving.	B．They provide more pleasure.
C．They help brain development.	D．They offer more book choices.

3. Why is rereading old favourite books a good idea?

A．It helps restart reading.	B．It is of great convenience(方便).
C．It improves the taste for art.	D．It can increase your patience.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Method of killing free time	B．Advantages of using audio-books
C．Way to choose educational books	D．Advice on developing a reading habit

7 . A recent study suggests that when it comes to the benefits of reading, just doing it matters more than the content. Researchers have found that reading novels helps the brain development in understanding others and imagining the world. They also have found that people who spend a few hours per week reading books live longer than those who don’t read.

But how to build a habit of reading? Like any habit, the trick is in figuring out what suits you. The hardest part about reading is actually picking up a book. You have to sit down, pick up a book and start reading. “I always have a book next to wherever I put my phone,” My friend Jimmy once told me. “So if I want to check my phone, I physically can see the book there. Nine times out of ten. I end up reading the book instead of using my phone for nothing.”

Another challenge is time and in that case, audiobooks (有声书) can be a good choice. Audiobooks are great for filling the mind while you’re on the way to work, washing dishes or working out at the gym.

If you’re still stuck on the way to developing a reading habit, the best way is to revisit your old favorite books to get your youthful reading pleasure. You should free yourself from the opinion that only important or educational books are worth reading. There’s no shame in rereading the books that made you fall in love with reading in the first place. Restarting the practice of reading is a little like picking up painting. It takes some work to get into the best state, but once you begin, the results are beautiful and satisfying.

1. What is the most difficult part in forming the reading habit?

A．Mastering reading skills.	B．Getting a great book.
C．Finding a comfortable place.	D．Getting reading started.

2. What is the advantage of audiobooks according to the text?

A．They are time-saving.	B．They provide more pleasure.
C．They help brain develop.	D．They offer more book choices.

3. Why is rereading old favourite books a good idea?

A．It leads your way to reading.	B．It is cheap to get.
C．It improves the taste for art.	D．It can increase your patience.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Methods of Killing Free Time	B．Advantages of Using Audiobooks
C．Ways to Choose Educational Books	D．Tips on Developing a Reading Habit

8 . 假如你是高一学生李华，你校英语阅读社 (English Reading Club)正在招募(recruit) 新成员，你非常渴望加入。请你用英语写一封申请信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 加入英语阅读社的原因；
3. 希望获准。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按照以下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/ Madam,

My name is Li Hua, a freshman in our school.

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Yours,

Li Hua

9 . GET A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE WORLD’S MOST ATTRACTIVE FEATHERED ANIMALS WITH THESE BOOKS.

Flamingo

Biologist and photographer Claudio Contreras Koob spent 20 years travelling deep into the wet lands and forests of his native Mexico — and beyond — to feed his flamingo attraction. This book offers a unique window into the behavior and life of red-feathered birds, with more than 120 show-stopping shots displaying their beauty. teNeues, £35.

Around the World in 80 Birds

Inspiring secrets, national pride or scientific discoveries, every bird has a story to tell, from the weaver bird building multi-nest “apartment blocks” in Namibia to the bar-headed goose taking on a twice-yearly trans- Himalayan journey at an extreme altitude. Mike Unwin’s tour is accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Ryuto Miyake. Laurence King Publishing, £22.

A World on the Wing

Pulitzer-shortlisted Weidensaul, who’s at the forefront of research into bird migration, here tracks some of nature’s most remarkable journeys. He sails through the stormy Bering Sea, encounters trappers in the Mediterranean and visits former headhunters in northeast India, where a bird migration crisis has become a conservation success story. Pan Macmillan, £9.99.

Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds

Explore this updated version of the 1968 title, Galapagos: Islands of Birds, by late bird expert Bryan Nelson, with previously unpublished material from his wife, June. The couple spent a year living on two Galapagos islands, studying birds, including the Galapagos albatross. This is their clever and amusing description. Bradt Guides, £11.99.

1. By whom is the second most expensive book illustrated?

A．Claudio Contreras Koob.

B．Ryuto Miyake.

C．Mike Unwin.

D．Weidensaul.

2. Which book best suits those concerned about the survival of migratory birds?

A．Flamingo.	B．Around the World in 80 Birds.
C．A World on the Wing.	D．Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds.

3. What feature may Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds have?

A．Its moving plot.	B．Its vivid imagination.
C．Its romantic style.	D．Its humorous content.

10 . 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。

What do you read when you’re travelling by train or bus? What are other passengers reading? Perhaps a woman     1    (sit) near you is reading a romantic novel (言情小说). A man is reading a serious book about a famous person. And there     2    (be) a student reading an English textbook.

What do their     3    (choice) say about them? Do you judge (判断) them by what they’re reading? I have got to tell you that     4    (you) impressions of them may be     5    (complete) wrong. The woman reading the romantic novel is a banker. She just wants a light read     6    (take) her mind off work. The man reading the serious book wants you to think that he is well     7    (educate). The student     8     is reading the textbook isn’t a student at all. She’s an English teacher.

Book companies know some people care     9    what they read on public transport, so they put out different versions (版本) of a cover. For example, books about Harry Potter have     10     bright cover for young readers and then another more serious version for adults.

Here is a saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”