Computers are useful machines. They can help people a lot in their everyday life. For example, they can help people save much time, and they can help people work out many problems they can't do easily: Our country asks everyone to learn to use computers except the old people.
Today more and more families own computers. Parents buy computers for their children.
They hope computers can help them improve(提高) their studies in school. Yet many of the children use computers to play games, to watch video or to sing Karaoke instead of studying. So many teachers and parents complain that computers can not help children to study but make them fall behind. So computers are locked by parents in the boxes.
In some other countries, even some scientists hate computers. They say computers let millions of people lost their jobs or bring them a lot of trouble.
Will computers really bring trouble to people or can they bring people happiness? It will be decided by people themselves.
【小题1】Why do we say the computer is a useful machine? Because _______.

A．our country asks us to learn it

B．it can help us a lot

C．we can use it to play games

D．it can help us to find jobs

【小题2】What do many teachers and parents complain about?

A．Their students and children use computers to study.

B．Computers let them lost their jobs.

C．Computers make the students and children fall behind.

D．Computers bring people a lot of trouble,

【小题3】 In this passage we know computers _______.

A．also bring us trouble

B．bring us happiness only

C．are hated by people

D．are bad for people's health

【小题4】Why do some scientists hate computers?
A. Because computers let people lost their jobs.
B. Because computers bring them trouble.
C. Because some sciestists don't know how to use computers.
D. Both A and B.
【小题5】How do you understand the last sentence of this passage? I think it means _______.

A．computers are used by people

B．people can live well without computers

C．one must decide how to use computers

D．computers are strange machines

I am a mother of two children. Like many other parents, I worry(担心) that my children watch too much TV. Why? First, there are lots of bad programmes (节目) on TV. They may learn from them. Second, watching too much TV is bad for their eyes. Many students wear glasses because they watch TV for long hours. Third, watching too much TV makes children think little(少). I think it is very important for children to read some books. Reading books makes children think more. When I tell this to my children, they just don't listen to me. So I decide to sell the television set. Maybe it is a good idea.
【小题1】Where are there a lot of bad programmes that the woman worries?

A．In films.

B．On the Internet.

C．On TV.

D．On books.

【小题2】Why do many students wear glasses according to the passage(文章)?

A．Because they study too hard.	B．Because they read many books.
C．Because they watch too much TV.	D．Because they have a pair of glasses.

【小题3】What is the best title of the passage?

A．An interesting story.	B．A mother's worry
C．Bad programmes on TV	D．Don't read books.

On the bus, on the subway, every head is lowered to a cell phone, iPad, or other digital device. But does this mean more and more people are getting into reading the digital way?
According to the National Reading Survey, before the 17^th World Reading Day on April 23, only 1.2 percent of Chinese people said they read a lot. But 38.6 percent said they read on digital devices like cell phone and e-books. This is a 17.7 percent increase from 2010.
Many experts are talking about a trend toward fragmented reading ––reading many short messages or items on a digital device like a cell phone instead of one long text in a book.
Zhao jianmin, a professor at Shanghai University, said fragmented reading was part of modern life. “The fast pace of life leaves many people no time to sit and read a whole book,” he said. “So making use of fragmented time to read is sure to be a trend”
Fragmented reading has its advantages. People can enjoy large amounts of information, knowledge and entertainment in a short time. Digital reading is faster than traditional deep reading.
However, some experts fear the trend of digital reading will lead people to read in a simple way. Xu Guosheng, at a Chinese Academy of Press and Publication, says fragmented reading makes it harder for people to think more about what they read. He also warned fragmented reading could make people lazy about remembering facts because they know they can always just search for answers online.
“Fragmented reading is sometimes good, but don’t let it take all your time,” suggested Tian Zhilng, an editor. He said it was important to read quality books in a deeper way, and we should read for knowledge, for practical use and for pleasure. He suggested people choose easy books first, then move onto more difficult ones.
【小题1】 How many disadvantages of fragmented reading have been mentioned?

A．1

B．2

C．3

D．4

【小题2】 How does Tian Zhiling think about people should read?

A．They should spend more time reading on digital device.

B．They should spend days reading whole novels at a time.

C．They should read both on digital devices and quality books.

D．They should read a fun way instead of a traditional way.

【小题3】 The underlined word “pace” means _________ in Chinese.

A．行走

B．步骤

C．节奏

D．步测

【小题4】What can we learn from the article?

A．Chinese people read in a simple way these days.

B．Students should read more to get high marks.

C．Reading on a digital device is harmful to health.

D．People’s reading habits are changing.

【小题5】What is the main idea of the article?

A．The results of a national reading survey.

B．An explanation of a new trend in reading.

C．The advice on how to read the digital way.

D．A call to return to traditional deep reading.

On the bus, on the subway, every head is lowered to a cell phone, iPad, or other digital device. But does this mean more and more people are getting into reading the digital way?
According to the National Reading Survey, before the 17^th World Reading Day on April 23, only 1.2 percent of Chinese people said they read a lot. But 38.6 percent said they read on digital devices like cell phone and e-books. This is a 17.7 percent increase from 2010.
Many experts are talking about a trend toward fragmented reading ––reading many short messages or items on a digital device like a cell phone instead of one long text in a book.
Zhao jianmin, a professor at Shanghai University, said fragmented reading was part of modern life. “The fast pace of life leaves many people no time to sit and read a whole book,” he said. “So making use of fragmented time to read is sure to be a trend”
Fragmented reading has its advantages. People can enjoy large amounts of information, knowledge and entertainment in a short time. Digital reading is faster than traditional deep reading.
However, some experts fear the trend of digital reading will lead people to read in a simple way. Xu Guosheng, at a Chinese Academy of Press and Publication, says fragmented reading makes it harder for people to think more about what they read. He also warned fragmented reading could make people lazy about remembering facts because they know they can always just search for answers online.
“Fragmented reading is sometimes good, but don’t let it take all your time,” suggested Tian Zhilng, an editor. He said it was important to read quality books in a deeper way, and we should read for knowledge, for practical use and for pleasure. He suggested people choose easy books first, then move onto more difficult ones.
【小题1】How many disadvantages of fragmented reading have been mentioned?

A．1

B．2

C．3

D．4

【小题2】 How does Tian Zhiling think about people should read?

A．They should spend more time reading on digital device.

B．They should spend days reading whole novels at a time.

C．They should read both on digital devices and quality books.

D．They should read a fun way instead of a traditional way.

【小题3】The underlined word “pace” means _________ in Chinese.

A．行走

B．步骤

C．节奏

D．步测

【小题4】What can we learn from the article?

A．Chinese people read in a simple way these days.

B．Students should read more to get high marks.

C．Reading on a digital device is harmful to health.

D．People’s reading habits are changing.

【小题5】What is the main idea of the article?

A．The results of a national reading survey.

B．An explanation of a new trend in reading.

C．The advice on how to read the digital way.

D．A call to return to traditional deep reading.

At East China University of Science and Technology, students who finish their food in the dining hall can get a coupon(优惠券) when they return their tray(餐盘). They can exchange coupons for small gifts, such as books, magazines, mobile phone covers and hand warmers.
“It’s been a big surprise,” said Liang Zhaoyun, 19, a student in the university of Shanghai. “It makes us try our best to finish the food!”
But some food in the dining hall is so poorly prepared that students are reluctant to finish it all. Some schools have paid some attention to it.
“The dishes in our canteen are all right, generally speaking. We’ve tried our best to make it tasty. But of course it’s difficult to make all the students love it.” said Wang.
Other universities also pay attention to the size of food. At Nanjing University, rice is divided into three different-sized bowls that students can choose from.
“I like to try different dishes at each meal. So I had to throw away a lot of food because the bowls were too big. But now the dining hall offers small sizes. It’s great because I can try different dishes at half price and don’t waste so much food,” said Fan Peng, a student from Nanjing University.
But what if you really can’t finish all your food? Some universities also provide a take-away service. If you can’t finish all your food, you can get a box to take the leftovers home. Even if you feed the cat, it’s not wasted.
So you see, if we call on students not to waste food, schools should also improve the service and meal quality.
【小题1】How can the students at East China University of Science and Technology get a coupon?

A．They eat up all the food and wash the tray.

B．They return the tray in the dining hall.

C．They finish all the food and return the tray.

D．They wash the tray and return it.

【小题2】In some universities, if you can’t finish all your food, you can __________________.

A．leave the food on the table and go away	B．share it with your friends
C．give the food back to the dining hall	D．take it away with a box

【小题3】The underlined word “reluctant” in this passage means ___________ in Chinese.

A．开心的

B．饥饿的

C．不情愿的

D．不可能的

【小题4】 In order to reduce the waste, universities do a lot of things except _____________.

A．trying to make the food as delicious as possible.

B．offering different sizes of the food.

C．exchanging trays for coupons and gifts.

D．raising the price of the food.

【小题5】Where can we read this passage?

A．In a newspaper.	B．In a science book.
C．In a story book.	D．In a fashion magazine.

Square Dance ABC is an exciting new way to practice square dancing.
Enjoy a fan, easy beginner’s square dance, with no experience needed.
There are three different dances. The A, B and C dances can be experienced in any order. This is the main difference between Square Dance ABC and the traditional “lesson-based” way. You can do the three beginner’s dances in any order.
Instead of waiting until a class starts once a year, people can start Square Dance ABC any time!
After all three dances (in an order), dancers have learned 22 square dance movements. The next step is the experienced ABC dance, using all 22 movements.
It is easy to convince people to try square dancing any time. Most people that try it will like it. Square Dance ABC will bring lots of opportunities(机会) for fun, fitness and friends!
Come on, we’ll make this project as easy as A-B-C!
If you have questions or comments about this site, please e-mail us at Webmaster@Square Dance ABC.com.
【小题1】Who might be interested in this website?

A．Kids that are good at drawing.	B．Adults that want to go traveling
C．Volunteers that want to teach children	D．People that want to learn to dance.

【小题2】 If you join the Square Dance ABC, you can _________.

A．save lots of money for a holiday.

B．try square dancing only once

C．stay healthy and make lots of friends

D．learn the English letters ABC more easily

【小题3】 The passage is probably ________.

A．an advertisement by an English club

B．an invitation by an English club

C．an application by a sports club

D．an advertisement by a dance club

Recently, an Internet game has become a new fashion among young office workers and students. People can “farm” on a piece of “land” and “grow”, “sell” or even “steal vegetables”, “flowers” and “fruits” on the Net. They can earn some e-money and buy more “seeds”, “pets” and even “houses”.
Joyce interviewed some young people. Here are their opinions:
Harold: I don't quite understand why they are so mad about the childish game. Maybe they are just not confident enough to face the real world.
Allan: I enjoy putting some “bugs” in my friends’ gardens and we’ve become closer because of the game. Having fun together is the most exciting thing about it.                                
Laura: You know, people in the city are longing for（渴望）the life in the countryside. It reduces my work pressure（压力）. Besides, it gives me the exciting experience of being a “thief”.
Ivy: Well, it's just a waste of time. Teenagers playing the game spend so many hours on it that they can not focus on （专注于）their study.
【小题1】 According to the passage, people can’t          things in this game.

A．grow

B．borrow

C．steal

D．sell

【小题2】 Among the people Joyce interviewed, _____ likes the game while      dislikes the game.

A．Laura, Allan

B．Allan, Harold

C．Harold, Ivy

D．Ivy, Allan

【小题3】 From Laura's words, we can guess that she's most probably        .

A．a student

B．an office worker

C．a farmer

D．a thief

【小题4】Which is NOT the reason why people like the game?

A．They are longing for country life.

B．They can have fun with friends.

C．The game can relax people and give them a new experience.

D．They are confident enough to face the real world.

【小题5】Where can you find this passage?

A．In a car magazine.	B．In an advertisement.
C．In a newspaper.	D．In a science book.

Parking has been a problem for drivers for a long time in Taizhou. The Transportation Department(交通部门) is mapping out a new plan for the city’s parking system. There are about 100 thousand cars on the road inTaizhou but only enough parking space to provide room for 15 percent of these vehicles. It is no wonder that local drivers get so worried trying to find a place to park.
The number of the private(私人的) car owners is becoming lager and larger. In March, the city sent out 1,000 private car licenses, the highest number of licenses ever sent out in a month. And prices rose to over 200 yuan, 500 more than in February. Industry experts(专家) say this suggests that local people have a strong, active interest in buying cars.
By the year 2020, the number of cars in Taizhou will probably reach 200 thousand. If one parking lot（停车场） is for each car, then a lot of parking space should be built for these vehicles. The center of Taizhou is most short of parking space. However, experts point out that simply building more parking lots in these areas is not practical and doesn’t solve the problem. The idea of “ Park & Ride” system has been suggested. This means that underground train and city train should be developed quickly. Drivers can leave their vehicles in car parks nearby subway(地铁) and bus stations and then they can ride public transport to go to the city center. Based on this idea, the city will cut down the number of parking lots in the city center and need higher parking fees(费用). But it will build more parking areas near main subway and bus stops.
【小题1】The underlined phrase “ mapping out ” in the first paragraph means _____.

A．making

B．arguing

C．replying

D．comparing

【小题2】About _____ drivers can find places to park their cars in Taizhou now.

A．8,500

B．10,000

C．15,000

D．20,000

【小题3】What can we infer from the second paragraph?

A．The city sent out more private licenses in February.

B．Less and less people bought cars in March.

C．The city sent out less private licenses in March.

D．More and more people are going to buy cars.

【小题4】According to the idea of a “ Park & Ride ” system, the city will _____.

A．send out more private car licenses

B．build more parking lots near bus stops

C．encourage people to buy more cars

D．build more parking areas in the city center

【小题5】This passage is mainly about_____.

A．parking problems	B．heavy traffic
C．pollution in Taizhou	D．building more parking lots in the city center

All over the world, people enjoy sports. Sports are good for people’s health. Many people like to watch others play games. They buy tickets or turn on their TV sets or may be online(上网) to watch.
Sports change with the seasons. People play different games in different seasons. Sometimes they play inside the room. Sometimes they play outside. We can find sports here and there. Some sports are interesting and people everywhere like them. Football, for example, is very popular in the world. People from different countries cannot understand each other, but after a game they often become very friendly to each other.
【小题1】Sports are good for _______.

A．the players	B．people’s health
C．the coaches	D．people who like sports

【小题2】If you like sports, you can _______.
A. buy tickets to watch the games
B. watch the games on TV
C. watch the games on the Internet
D. A、B and C
【小题3】People play _______ in different seasons.

A．the same game

B．different games

C．any games

D．all kinds of games

【小题4】_______ is very popular in the world.

A．Table tennis

B．Baseball

C．Football

D．Skating

【小题5】From this passage we can see that _______ can become very friendly.

A．people from different countries all

B．people from the same country

C．people who do the same sports

D．after a game, people from different countries

DIY, which means Do It Yourself, is quite popular in UK. Lots of stores and supermarkets sell DIY things. TV programmes show people how to DIY.
English people like DIY. There is a saying in UK—“As Englishman’s home is his castle”. If there is anything that needs fixing around their homes, such as painting the walls or putting in a new shower, they will do the jobs themselves. They share DIY experience with their friends. More and more people enjoy the joy of DIY. Sometimes people also DIY for saving money. They like making their house better without spending a lot of money. It is not surprising that DIY is so popular.
DIY can be difficult. There is a huge market for DIY furniture which people need to get together themselves with a few basic tools. However, people often find it not easy to build a piece of furniture because they can’t understand the instructions.
DIY can also be dangerous. For example, anything electrical should be done by a professional worker. Unluckily, many people don’t care about this warning and put themselves in danger. It is reported that in just one year over 230,000 people were hurt while doing DIY in UK, including 41,000 who fell off ladders.
DIY can bring us fun and help us save money, but it is not always as easy as it is thought to be if we bite off more than we can chew. Maybe factories should make products that are easier and safer for us to DIY.
【小题1】How do many English people spend their holidays to the passage?

A．Making their homes beautiful.

B．Visiting friends.

C．Travelling.

D．Making money.

【小题2】 Why do English people like DIY?

A．Many stores sell DIY things.	B．DIY can bring them fun.
C．TV programs teach them to DIY.	D．All DIY projects are easy.

【小题3】What can we learn from the passage?

A．DIY is a waste of money.	B．It is always difficult to DIY.
C．We should be careful while doing DIY.	D．It is very sage for us to DIY.

【小题4】In the passage, “we bite off more than we can chew” probably means ________.

A．we can eat everything we like	B．we should do something difficult
C．we do something that is too difficult	D．we eat too much food that is not safe