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阅读理解     It is true that good writers rewrite and rewrite and then rewrite some more.But in order to work up
the desire to rewrite，it is important to learn to like what you write at the early stage.
     I am surprised at the number of famous writers I know who say that they so dislike reading their own
writing later that they even hate to look over the publishers" opinions.One reason we may dislike reading
our own work is that we"re often disappointed that the rich ideas in our minds seem very thin and plain
when first written down.Jerry Fodor and Steven Pinker suggest that this fact may be a result of how our
minds work.
     Different from popular belief，we do not usually think in the words and sentences of ordinary
language but in symbols for ideas (known as‘mentalese’)，and writing our ideas down is an act of
translation from that symbolic language.But while mentalese contains our thoughts in the form of a
complex tapestry (织锦)，writing can only be composed one thread at a time.Therefore it should not be
surprising that our first attempt at expressing ideas should look so simple.It is only by repeatedly rewriting
that we produce new threads and connect them to get closer to the ideas formed in our minds.
     When people write as if some strict critics (批评家) are looking over their shoulder，they are so
worried about what this critic might say that they get stuck before they even start.Peter Elbow makes an
excellent suggestion to deal with this problem.When writing we should have two different minds.At the
first stage，we should see every idea，as well as the words we use to express it，as wonderful and
worth putting down.It is only during rewrites that we should examine what we excitedly wrote in the first
stage and check for weaknesses.

1. What do we learn from the text about those famous writers?

A. They often regret writing poor works.
B. Some of them write surprisingly much.
C. Many of them hate reading their own works.
D. They are happy to review the publishers" opinions.

2. What do people generally believe about the way human minds work?

A. People think in words and sentences.
B. Human ideas are translated into symbols.
C. People think by connecting threads of ideas.
D. Human thoughts are expressed through pictures.

3. What can we conclude from the text?

A. Most people believe we think in symbols.
B. Loving our own writing is scientifically reasonable.
C. The writers and critics can never reach an agreement.
D. Thinking and writing are different stages of mind at work.

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阅读理解Columbus College,241 Queen Elizabeth
Drive，Kowloon City
Memo
To：All Staff
From：Jakie Mok，Secretary；Sports Development Committee
Date：May 20,
    A week ago，“Sports for Life”programme was sent to the parents，requiring them to select a sport
they wanted their child to play.Since then，our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for
more information about it.Here is a memo(备忘录)for your reference when you answer the phones.
Sports 1：Basketball
    We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports.Therefore，students should be advised
to sign up as soon as possible.Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park.To
cover the cost of hiring a bus，each student will have to pay $10 each time.There will be four basketball
courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game.
Sports 2：Gym
    We will be using St.Peter"s Memorial Park.There are two reasons for choosing this park.First，it is
not very busy and crowded before 6：00 pm.Second，it has lots of trees with plenty of shade.Students
must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst.Three activities，skipping，jogging，outdoor
aerobics(有氧运动)，all of which are free of charge，will be arranged.And there will be a teacher on
duty for each of the activities.
Sports 3：Hiking
     Hiking(远足)will take place at Kowloon Peak.The activity will start at 2：30 pm and finish 90
minutes later.Three teachers will accompany the students，and a hiking instructor will accompany each
group of 15 hikers.Each instructor will cost $75/hr.Students are advised to bring plenty of water and
sunscreen.
Sports 4：Swimming
     The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10minute walk from our school.Four teachers will go to the
pool and conduct the goingson from the poolside.We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour
(i.e.2：45 pm to 3：45 pm). Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity.The pool will
have two lifeguards present.Girls must wear a swimming suit.The cost is $10 per visit.

1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Students selecting basketball had better register early.
B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6：00 pm.
C. Hiking usually begins at 2：30 pm and lasts 2 hours.
D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.

2. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A. students taking part in basketball will walk to the courts
B. every student can gain admission to one of the four sports
C. hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees
D. students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water

3. It can be concluded that ________.

A. each sport will take only one hour
B. students will be charged for the four sports
C. all the sports will take place at Kowloon Peak
D. teachers will accompany students on each sport

4. The purpose of the memo is to ________.

A. attract students" interest in the programme
B. require the parents to select a sport for their child
C. help the staff explain the programme to the parents
D. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time

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阅读理解     根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为
多余选项。
     For several years, Americans have enjoyed teleshoppingwatching TV and buying things by phone.
  1   In a number of European countries, people can turn on their TVs and shop for clothes，jewelry,
food, toys, and many other things.
      2      For example, the biggest Swedish company sells different kinds of things on TV in 15 European
countries, and in one year it made $100 million. In France there are two teleshopping channels, and the
French spend about $ 20 million a year to buy things through those channels.
      In Germany, until last year teleshopping was only possible on one channel for 1 hour every day. Then
the government allowed more teleshopping. Other channels can open for telebusiness, including the
largest American teleshopping company and a 24hour teleshopping company.   3
     Some people like teleshopping because it allows them to do their shopping without leaving their
homes. With all the problems of traffic in the cities, this is an important reason, but at the same time,
other Europeans do not like this new way of shopping.    4   Many Europeans usually worry about the
quality of the things for sale on TV. Good quality is important to them，and they believe they cannot be
sure about the quality of the things on TV.
        5 They will have to be more careful about the quality of the things they sell. They will also have to
w ork harder to sell things that the buyers cannot touch or see in person.

A. Now teleshopping is starting in European.
B. They call teleshopping “Junk on the air”.
C. Teleshopping is becoming popular in Sweden.
D. German businesses are hoping this new teleshopping    will help them sell more things.
E. The need for high quality means that European teleshopping companies will have to be different
    from the  American companies.
F. Teleshopping is popular among people.
G. German teleshopping business is controlled by American.

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阅读理解Dear Economist,
     My newlywedded wife and I are deeply in love. There is, however, one issue that threatens the
happiness of our marriage. I absolutely insist on shopping at Walmart. My  wife, meanwhile, would
rather  avoid Walmart at all costs. I have recently tried to convince her that not only does Walmart
offer the lowest prices known to man, but that the chain is also a force for good-lower prices mean
better standards of living for all consumers, increased global trade means a tighterknit(紧密团结的)
international community, and efficient operations translate into higher productivity growth for the
economy. My wife complains about poor labour policies, the fact that Walmart squeezes suppliers,
and that it puts local shops out of business.
     Who is right? Will our marriage survive?
     Brian Gee
     Dear Brian,
     I have to agree with you about Walmart. Jason Furman, then an economist at New York University,
now an adviser to President Obama, famously argued in 2005 that Walmart was unwittingly (不知不觉地) a  progressive success story.The chain"s prices don"t much affect me(I prefer Whole Foods)but
Furman estimated  that they benefited lowandmiddleincome Americans to  the sum of around $250
billion a year.
      Walmart does not pay much, so it may depress  wages.Then again, it may increase wages by
offering jobs to the otherwise-unemployed. Either way, the benefits of low prices to Walmart shoppers
far outweigh any seemingly reasonable costs to Walmart employees. And while it is true that Walmart
employees tend to be poor, the same is true of Walmart shoppers.
      Armed with this information you can face your wife with confidence. You are sure to win the
conversation. The divorce is likely to be more argued.
      Economist

1. What concerned Brian Gee so much that he wrote the letter?

A. His wife refuses to shop at Walmart.
B. They are faced with a divorce.
C. They  can"t  afford  the  costs  of  shopping  at   Walmart.
D. They are in conflict about shopping at Walmart.

2. Brian Gee"s wife tends to hold the opinion that________.

A. it is wrong for Walmart to depress its employees" wages
B. consumers" lives have improved thanks to Walmart
C. Walmart"s business operation increased productivity in economy
D. Walmart"s business increases global trade

3. What can be inferred from the reply letter?

A. Some employees accept the low pay to keep the job.
B. Walmart appeals to only poor consumers and poor employees.
C. Employees suffer from Walmart"s low prices more than consumers.
D. Jason Furman, a New York University economist, spoke highly of Walmart.

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阅读理解     根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余
选项。

                                                Making Peace with Your Parents
     As a teen, you"re going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are expanding.      1
     Here is the challenge:Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them
from the dangers in that world. These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses.
Sometimes conflicts can"t be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful
relationships, you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.
      For instance, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted or hungry.
A good time to talk is when you"re all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into
an argument, you"d better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation-for now.     2     Listen  to
what  your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that you"re listening.     3
     Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about
each others" feelings can disagree without things getting ugly.
        4   How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say you"re going to do. Some
t eens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships. Sometimes we forget
that parents are more than rulemakers-they"re interesting people who like to watch movies and go
shopping-just like their teenagers!
     What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be
rocky?    5 You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear.
     Remember you can only change your own behavior. Your parents are the only ones who can change
theirs.

A. It also gives them a chance to clear things up if    you"re not on the same page.
B. You can pick it up again when everyone"s more relaxed.
C. And then you"ll be able to accept what your parents say.
D. Faced with the challenge, children don"t know what to do.
E. You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents
    believe  in you.
F. And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.
G. You may consider seeking outside help

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阅读理解
     Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is
an occasion(时候)which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged, and
children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbors whose
helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.
     Over 60 years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost their
parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected, he developed in his mind the
idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this by giving them small gifts. With the help of
his friends and neighbors, he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration, which came to be called "Sweetest
Day". Over time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to include everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA.
     Sweetest Day is not based on any single group"s religious beliefs or on a family relationship. It is a
reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning.
     Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift giving, Sweetest Day offers us the
opportunity to show others that we care, in a positive way.
1. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Sweetest Day is a day to make others happy.
B. Sweetest Day is just an occasion to care about disabled people.
C. Sweetest Day is an occasion for lovers to express love.
D. Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in October.
2. What is Cleveland?
A. An island. B. A country.
C. A village in England.
D. A city in America.
3. What do most people usually do to show their care to others according to the passage?
A. They give money.
B. They give gifts.
C. They send regards.
D. They offer help.

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