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    While reading a book in English, every few lines of text, you run across a word or two that you don't know.
You look up every new word in the dictionary. Bad move. All that does slow you down. Even electric or CD-
ROM dictionaries can get in the way of your reading progress. A dictionary is like a road map. It can help you
if you get lost and point you in the right direction. But if you stop to look at the"map" each time you take a step,
you'll get nowhere fast.
    On your English learning "journey", a dictionary can be a helpful "travel companion"-if it is not overused. To
help you start thinking in English, use an English-to-English dictionary. Otherwise, you will always depend on
your native language and end up translating in your head. 
    A good dictionary can help you do more than just find the meaning of a word. It can help you verify spelling,
check word forms and grammar usage, find example sentence and learn pronunciation. Some dictionaries even
provide exercises to teach you how to use their resources.
    Take time to get to know your dictionary. Learn the pronunciation symbols. Understand what the
abbreviations (缩写字) mean. Try to master the important grammar rules. Look for charts, diagrams and lists
that might be useful in the future. You will discover how helpful it can be to make friends with your dictionary.
And as they say, "A friend in need is a friend indeed."
1. Why do we need a good English-to-English dictionary?
[     ]
A. Because it is a good friend.
B. Because it can help us to find the right direction if we get lost.
C. Without it we'll always depend on our native language and end up translating in our head.
D. Because it can help us to start thinking in English and in Chinese.
2. The underlined word "that" in the last paragraph refers to _____.
[     ]
A. pronunciation symbols and grammar rules
B. abbreviations and usage for grammar rules
C. the meaning of a word, spelling and grammar usage
D. charts, diagrams and lists
3. According to the passage, which statement can lead you to believe?
[     ]
A. The more you use a dictionary, the better you can understand the article.
B. The more you use a dictionary, the faster you may read.
C. The more you use the resources in a dictionary, the more you can benefit from it.
D. The better a dictionary is, the more expensive it is.
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阅读理解。
     One year ago today, seven patients shared their stories of illness and recovery on the New York Time Well
(a blog), according to a report published in April,2009.
     They were the first Patient Voices, a regular series that offers a first person (第一人称的) description of
the challenges patients face as they deal with different kinds of health problems. Since the first Patient Voices
appeared, New York Times producer Karen Barrow has continued to give a voice to a lot of patient stories.
     We heard from Jacqueline Castine of Bloomfield Hills, Mich,who had bipolar disorder (躁郁症), and whose
son also suffered from mental (精神的) illness."I could not save him," she said."I could not fix (惩罚 ) him.
He leaves a beautiful daughter and a very sad mother."
     And there is runner Alyssa Johnson,43,who was training for the Boston Marathon in 2003 when she began
showing the first signs of Parkinson's disease." Sometimes when I'm running I'll come to a long downhill, and
my legs work the way they used to work and my arm swings (摆动) the way it used to. It's like running before Parkinson's, and that's the best feeling.
     And then there's the voice of Robin Grinsted, 50, of Swansea, S. C.,who has H. I. V. She is refused by her
church and feels lonely."They're not accepting," she said." But I know there will be people putting their arms
around me some day."
      To hear more from these patients and the many others wh. have taken part in the series, explore the links (链接) below to all the Patient Voices we've heard from in the past 12 months.
1. When did the seven patients begin to share their stories of illness?
A. In 2009.
B. In 2008.
C. In 2003.
D. In 2002.
2. According to the passage, Patient Voices refers to ______ .
A. a series of suggestions from patients
B. a magazine published by patients
C. a series of patients' stories
D. a blog shared by patients
3. From what Jacqueline Castine said, we know her son  _____.
A. might have killed himself
B. died of bipolar disorder
C. was killed in an accident
D. didn't want to stay at home
4. What do we know about Alyssa Johnson?
A. She tried hard to fight Parkinson's disease.
B. She is preparing for the Boston Marathon.
C. She was depressed at the thought of Parkinson's disease.
D. She didn't like running before she had Parkinson's.

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