For a student, reading ability is very important in our study. How to read faster and understand better? Here is some advice for you.
1. Find Your Purpose for Reading
Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. Most people read for two main reasons---pleasure or knowledge. Being clear about your reading purpose not only helps you to stay away from books that you don't need to read. It also reminds you why reading the. book is important to you when you are reading it. You can easily keep reading and finish the book faster.
2. Read Only What You Are Interested in
Whether you're reading fiction or nonfiction, it's important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may share books they love, but those books might not be the ones you enjoy.
3. Give up Books That You Don't Enjoy
You may have chosen books that agree with your purpose. You may have chosen books that you are interested in. But when you are reading them, there may still be some books that you won't enjoy reading, Whenever you realize that you aren't enjoying the book you are reading, give it up. Remember reading shouldn't be a chore. 4. Give Yourself a Deadline to Finish Each Book
Before you read each book, ask yourself when you need to finish this book by. What I find interesting is that I read books that I borrow from libraries faster than the books I bought. The reason is the books I bought don't have a due date! I don't need to return those books, When you don't set a deadline to finish your book. There isn't a sense of urgency(紧迫). And when something isn't urgent, you will like to put it off. Before reading a book, you should .
A.pay attention to the price |
B.find your reading purpose |
C.ask your friends for advice |
D.find a library |
When you find that you aren't enjoying the book you are reading, you should .
A.share with your friends | B.keep reading it |
C.give it up | D.take it easy |
The writer reads books borrowed from the library faster than the books he bought because .
A.they are easy |
B.he has more time to read them |
C.he likes them better |
D.the books he bought have no due date |
The underline word "deadline" means .
A.死期 | B.期限 | C.边界 | D.死线 |
阅读下面的图表,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
Lefeng Swimming Pool |
|
Opening time |
◆ 9: 00 a.m.—10: 00 p.m. from Monday to Sunday (Summer) ◆ 10: 00 a.m.—9: 00 p.m. from Monday to Sunday (Winter) |
Ticket price |
◆ Adults: 35 yuan/person ◆ Children: above 1.2 meters, 15 yuan/person; under 1.2 meters, free |
Should not take |
Food, pets, knives, rings |
Things to remember |
◆ Children under 1.2 meters should stay with adults. ◆ If you have health problems, you are not allowed to come in. ◆ You should follow the rules in the swimming pool. |
(1)You can get into Lefeng Swimming Pool at ________ in summer.
A. |
8: 00 a.m. |
B. |
10: 00 a.m. |
C. |
10: 30 p.m. |
(2)An adult and a child(above 1. 2 meters) should pay ________ for tickets.
A. |
35 yuan |
B. |
45 yuan |
C. |
50 yuan |
(3)What can visitors probably take to Lefeng Swimming Pool?
A. |
Swimming caps. |
B. |
Food. |
C. |
Rings. |
阅读下面语篇,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
There are two paths (路) in life: Should and Must. We arrive at these crossroads over and over again. And each time, we get to choose.
Should is how others want us to show up in the world—what we should or shouldn’t do. When we choose Should, the risk is small.
Must is who we are, what we believe, and what we do when we are alone with our truest self. Must is why Van Gogh painted his whole life without ever receiving public recognition (认可). Must is why Reyna Marder Gentin started to write for the first time after 23 years of being a lawyer.
Choosing Must sounds fantastic, right? But Must is scary, hard, and a lot like jumping off a high building where you can’t see anything down below. How can we actually choose Must?
Ask yourself, “What is my Must?” If you don’t know the answer, write down your biggest, most impossible dreams! Don’t worry! It’s just the first step.
Now, think about what’s actually in your way. Is it your parents? Maybe they’re just worried that you haven’t thought it through. Try to make a practical(切实可行的) plan for what you want to do. Your parents may find it a good one. Is it money? Well, the best way to make money is to do what you love because it’s very likely that you will pay great attention to it. Choosing Must doesn’t mean we need to give up everything we already have. It’s about changing one small thing at a time.
If you believe that you have something special inside of you, it’s about time you gave Must a try—today.
(1)What happens if we choose the path of “Should”?
A. |
We don’t need to take great risks. |
B. |
We have to give up what we have. |
C. |
We’ll have a clear picture of ourselves. |
(2)The writer develops his idea in Paragraph 3 by ________.
A. |
listing numbers |
B. |
asking questions |
C. |
giving examples |
(3)What should we do if we choose the path of “Must”?
A. |
Try to make a practical plan. |
B. |
Turn to other people for help. |
C. |
Change many things at a time. |
(4)The writer wrote this passage to ________.
A. |
take others’ advice |
B. |
be our truest self |
C. |
communicate with parents |
阅读下面语篇,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
Paper cutting or tearing is a cultural tradition in China. For centuries, it has been passed down from one generation(一代人) to the next, especially from mothers to daughters. This beautiful art created by skillful artists is used to decorate(装饰) doors, ceilings, and beds in people’s homes, or at celebrations such as birthdays and weddings. At Chinese New Year, window flowers are glued to windows, creating beautiful patterns of light and shadow.
The two main techniques(技艺) used are cutting the paper using a knife or scissors, or tearing it by hand. If the paper is cut, the edges(边缘) are very smooth. Paper cutting can produce very fine and delicate work. This type of work is typical of southern China. If the paper is torn by hand, the edges are more simple and natural. Tearing is used more in northeast China. In addition, different parts of China have their own motifs or pictures. These motifs can express many stories, ideas and emotions.
It can be hard to hold on to traditions like these because young people don’t know much about traditional art. Often they prefer spending their time on newer pastimes. The experts are getting older. If young people don’t learn the traditions, they won’t be able to pass them down to their own children. But recently there is a change. There are more exhibitions of traditional art. Artists are going into schools to teach children how to do paper cutting. Children enjoy working together with artists and talking to them about the meaning of their art. In this way, they are becoming proud of their culture and traditions.
(1)The underlined word “motifs” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________ .
A. |
habits |
B. |
reasons |
C. |
subjects |
(2)What is the writer’s opinion on paper cutting or tearing?
A. |
It is easy to hold on to this form of art. |
B. |
It will continue in China for future generations. |
C. |
It is so expensive that only the rich can afford to learn it. |
(3)From the passage we know that ________ .
A. |
young people know traditional art very well |
B. |
the edges are very smooth when the paper is cut |
C. |
girls were not allowed to learn paper cutting in the past |
(4)What could be the best title for the passage?
A. |
Chinese Paper Art |
B. |
Great Changes in China |
C. |
Famous Chinese Artists |
阅读下面语篇,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
(1)Central Park Tour begins at ________ o’clock in the morning every day.
A. |
six |
B. |
seven |
C. |
eight |
(2)How much should we pay for an adult bike for two hours?
A. |
$11.95. |
B. |
$16.95. |
C. |
$19.95. |
(3)A couple will need a ________ if they take their eight-month-old baby.
A. |
|
B. |
|
C. |
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(4)What is the text type of the reading material?
A. |
An ad. |
B. |
A poem. |
C. |
A speech. |
Choose the best answer according to the passage you read.
In August, 2021, some new rules came out to restrict(限制) young people’s online game time. People under the age of 18 can only play online games three hours a week. Online game providers can offer only one-hour service to young people from 8 p. m. to 9 p. m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. They are very popular with teachers and parents.
Zhang Zhe, a high school teacher in Nanjing, thinks online games influence students’ studies a lot. At home, parents often find it hard to stop their children from playing them. What’s worse, students might have no interest in developing friendship. “Students who become seriously addicted(上瘾的) to online games often find all kinds of excuses to play them. They also spend little on food or clothes to save their money for online games. So I think it is really necessary for the government to take action.” said Wu Li, a teacher in Wuhan.
Mrs Wang, a mother of a high school student in Shanghai, used to have difficulty keeping her son away from online games, so she felt really glad when the new rules came out. “Whenever I tried to stop him, he got really angry. For several months, he even refused to talk to me.” said Mrs Wang.
Thanks to the rules, students can have more time to take up new hobbies. To make sure that students develop healthier lifestyle(生活方式), schools, teachers and parents need to work closely to help young students find proper hobbies, and hold different after-school activities for them.
(1)According to the first paragraph, which one is TRUE?
A. |
A pupil can play online games 2 hours every day. |
B. |
A 16-year-old boy can play online games three hours a week. |
C. |
A student of 17 can play online games from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. |
D. |
A girl from a junior high can’t play online games from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the Spring Festival. |
(2)Which of the following may happen to the students who are addicted to online games?
A. |
They spend more on food and clothes. |
B. |
They have interest in making friends. |
C. |
Their studies are influenced a lot. |
D. |
They have a good relationship with their family. |
(3)What should schools, teachers, and parents do according to the last paragraph?
①They should work together to help young students.
②They should take up new hobbies.
③They should develop healthier lifestyle.
④They should hold different after-school activities for students.
A. |
①④ |
B. |
②③ |
C. |
①③ |
D. |
②④ |
(4)The passage mainly tells us _________.
A. |
some online games are harmful to students |
B. |
some students are addicted to online games |
C. |
some parents and teachers are against the new rules |
D. |
some parents and teachers welcome the new rules |