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After the Summer Olympics are over, when all the athletics have gone home and the television audience has switched off, another group of athletics and fans will arrive at the host city, and another competition will begin. These are the Paralympics, the games for athletes with a disability. But in Beijing in 2008, for the first time, one of the greatest Paralympics will not be taking part.
She is a British athlete by the name of Tanni Grey-Thormpson. Born with spine hifida (脊椎裂) which left her paralysed from the waist down. Tanni used a wheelchair from the age of 7. at first, she was not keen on sport, apart from horse-riding, which gave her a sense of freedom. But in her teens, she started taking sports more seriously. She tried swimming, basketball and tennis. Eventually she found athletics, and never looked back.
Indeed, Tanni’s athletic career took off. In 1984, when she was 15, she pulled off a surprise victory in the 100metres at the Junior National Wheelchair Games.
In 1988, Tanni went to her first Paralympic Games in Seoul. She won bronze in the 400 metres. Even greater success followed at the 1992 Barcelona. Paralympics. Tanni won gold in the 100, 200, 400 and 800 metres relay, setting two world records in the process. In the same year she achieved she first of her six London Wheelchair Marathon victories.
Tanni’s enduring success had been part motivation(动机), part preparation, “The training I do that enables me to be a good sprinter(短跑运动员) enables me to be good at a marathon too. I train 50 weeks of the year and that keeps me prepared for whatever distance I want to race…. I am still competing at a very high lever, but as I get older things get harder and I want to retire before I fall apart.”
Indeed Tanni retired finally after the Visa Paralympic World Cup in 2007. Her wish is to coach young athletes for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
In spite of ups and downs, she never take her fate lying down. In her splendid life, she has won an amazing eleven gold medals, four silvers and one bronze in series of Paralympics- a top lever athletic career covering two decades. She has won the London Wheelchair Marathon six times, more than any other competitor, and she has set over thirty world records.
What advice does she have for young athletes? “Work hard at your studies, and then train, train and train again.”

  1. 1.

    Which of the following sports did Tanni like before thirteen?

    1. A.
      Basketball
    2. B.
      Swimming
    3. C.
      Tennis
    4. D.
      Horse-riding
  2. 2.

    When did Tanni win her first Olympic gold medal?

    1. A.
      In 1984
    2. B.
      In 1988
    3. C.
      In 1992
    4. D.
      In 2007
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “that” in the 5th paragraph refers to _______

    1. A.
      fifty weeks’ training
    2. B.
      being a good sprinter
    3. C.
      training almost every day
    4. D.
      part motivation and part preparation
  4. 4.

    What’s the right order of the events related to Tanni?
    a. She works as a coach.      b. She took up athletics.
    c. She won four gold medals in Barcelona.   d. She competed in her first Paralympic Games.
    e. She achieved a victory in her first London Wheelchair Marathon

    1. A.
      b, d, c, e a
    2. B.
      a, d, b, c ,e
    3. C.
      A,d,c,e,b
    4. D.
      b.d.a.e.c
  5. 5.

    What can we learn from Tanni’s success?

    1. A.
      Union is strength
    2. B.
      Never too late to learn
    3. C.
      Well begun is half done
    4. D.
      No pains, no gains

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The garden city was largely the invention of Ebenezer Howard (1850-1928). After immigrating from England to the USA, and an unsuccessful attempt to make a living as a farmer, he moved to Chicago, where he saw the reconstruction of the city after the disastrous fire of 1871. In those days, it was nicknamed “the Garden City”, almost certainly the source of Howard’s name for his later building plan of towns. Returning to London, Howard developed his design in the 1880s and 1890s, drawing on ideas that were popular at the time, but creating a unique combination of designs.
The nineteenth-century poor city was in many ways a terrible place, dirty and crowded; but it offered economic and social opportunities. At the same time, the British countryside was in fact equally unattractive: though it promised fresh air and nature, it suffered from agricultural depression (萧条) and it offered neither enough work and wages, nor much social life. Howard’s idea was to combine the best of town and country in a new kind of settlement, the garden city. Howard’s idea was that a group of people should set up a company, borrowing money to establish a garden city in the depressed countryside, far enough from existing cities to make sure that the land was bought at the bottom price.
Garden cities would provide a central public open space, radial avenues and connecting industries. They would be surrounded by a much larger area of green belt, also owned by the company, containing not merely farms but also some industrial institutions. As more and more people moved in, the garden city would reach its planned limit--- Howard suggested 32,000 people; then, another would be started a short distance away. Thus, over time, there would develop a vast planned house collection, extending almost without limit; within it, each garden city would offer a wide range of jobs and services, but each would also be connected to the others by a rapid transportation system, thus giving all the economic and social opportunities of a big city

  1. 1.

    How did Howard get the name for his building plan of garden cities?

    1. A.
      Through his observation of the country life
    2. B.
      Through the combination of different ideas
    3. C.
      By taking other people’s advice
    4. D.
      By using the nickname of the reconstructed Chicago
  2. 2.

    According to Howard, garden cities should be built _____

    1. A.
      as far as possible from existing cities
    2. B.
      in the countryside where the land was cheap
    3. C.
      in the countryside where agriculture was developed
    4. D.
      near cities where employment opportunities already existed
  3. 3.

    What can we learn about garden cities from the last paragraph?

    1. A.
      Their number would continue to rise
    2. B.
      Each one would continue to become larger
    3. C.
      People would live and work in the same place
    4. D.
      Each one would contain a certain type of business
  4. 4.

    What could be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      City and Countryside
    2. B.
      The Invention of the Garden City
    3. C.
      A New City in Chicago
    4. D.
      A Famous Garden City in England

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If you have questions about developing your study practices,the first place to look is in our Study Guides. However,if you don't find the answers you need here, or you feel the guidance would make more sense in the situation of your own work, then you may find it helpful to talk to an adviser individually.
We offer subject-focused sessions(辅导课) -with friendly professional advisers. These 30-nunute sessions (longer if necessary)are "tailor-made" to your individual needs and completely secret.
What to expect from an individual advice session
Our individual advice sessions are quite informal and tailored to your needs. Your adviser will usually want to talk a bit about how your studies are going generally, and what you would like to discuss. As sessions are quite short, it's useful if you can be prepared by tlunking about this before you arrive. It will be helpful for us if you can bring any marked work that you have, so that we can see what areas of your work markers have commented on.
We aimto help you developyour skills to study more effectively andachievesubject success. So we will not correct work for you, but will help you understand what youneed to know to correct it yourself in the future. Everyone works differently, so we may make a number of suggestions - it will be up to you to try them out and see what worksest for you.
If you'd like to discuss a coursework assignment which you are currently working on,it may be helpful if you can email your work to the adviser you are seeing oefore your meeting (contact details are here), with a note sessions are quite short, you might prefer that develop your work, rather than reading it!
Please note:
Saying what you would like to discuss. Aswe spent the time discussing how you can.  We cannot pravide subject-specific advice. For this,it is best to consult your course    tutor. If you would prefer to talk to someone else, try your personal tutor, or the    Senior Tutor in your department. Your department or school office will be able to advise on who that is.
We do not proof-read work. See our guide to Effective Proof-reading to help you to develop develop your own proof-reading practices.
Study Advisers are not trained to teach English as a Foreign Language. For basic     principles relating to common errors in academic English, please see our guide to       Academic Writing. If you feel you need more detailed help, there are also links on the    Academic Writing pages to more comprehensive websites, including some with  interactive exercises.
If  English is not your first language, the In-sessional English SLrpport Programme    (IESP) provides training courses in academic writing skills, speaking skills, and  pronunciation practice.There is a smll charge for students not paying full overseas fees.
Booking an advice session
Sessions may be booked in advance by calling 0118 378 4242 0r emailing studyadvice@reading.ac.uk. Please include a contact phone number in any messages you  leave

  1. 1.

    The underlined word "tailor_made" in Paragraph 2 most probably means      

    1. A.
      valuable
    2. B.
      suitable
    3. C.
      available
    4. D.
      acceptable
  2. 2.

    As sessions are time-limited,it is helpful if you can______.

    1. A.
      predict what suggestion works best for you
    2. B.
      bring some non-marked work for comments
    3. C.
      prepare what you'd like to discuss in advance
    4. D.
      consult with your adviser on your work by phone
  3. 3.

    If a Chinese student plans to take an English pronunciation training course, he/she can see the guide to       

    1. A.
      Study Guides
    2. B.
      Effective Proof-reading
    3. C.
      Academic Writing
    4. D.
      In-sessional English Support Programme
  4. 4.

    What is the purpose of the passage?

    1. A.
      To give some professional subject advice
    2. B.
      To promote the individual advice sessions
    3. C.
      To stress the importance of a friendly adviser
    4. D.
      To provide four websites offering study guides

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A few months before I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a few months later.
As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special position. My parents were complementary instructors:Mom taught me the words, and Dad taught me to obey them. But the stranger... He was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and comedies(喜剧).
If I wanted to know anything about politics,history or science,he always knew the answers about the past, understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future! He made me laugh, and he made me cry. The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad didn't seem to mind.
I now know that my early concepts about relationship were influenced strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he opposed the values of my parents, yet he was seldom blamed...and NEVER asked to leave.
More than fifty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our family. He has blended(融合) right in but is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first. Still, if you were to walk into my parent's room today, you would still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures. His name?
We just call him...“TV”.
He has a younger sister now. We call her “Computer”

  1. 1.

    When the stranger came to live with our family, he was ________

    1. A.
      ignored by the children
    2. B.
      driven away for no reason
    3. C.
      abandoned because it was too noisy
    4. D.
      accepted by every family member
  2. 2.

    The stranger can do all the following things EXCEPT that he can ________

    1. A.
      tell us some funny stories
    2. B.
      reject our proposals(提议)
    3. C.
      influence the children's character
    4. D.
      predict the future
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “spellbound” in Paragraph 2 most probably means ________

    1. A.
      concentrated
    2. B.
      puzzled
    3. C.
      fascinated
    4. D.
      astonished
  4. 4.

    What can we learn from the last three paragraphs of the passage?

    1. A.
      The computer is more advanced and has gained greater popularity
    2. B.
      Old as he is,we like the stranger best
    3. C.
      The TV set is out of fashion and often breaks down
    4. D.
      We decide to throw the TV set away immediately

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A little boy went to a farmer who had some puppies (小狗)to sell and said, “I want to buy one of your puppies.” Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer. “I’ve got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look.”
“Sure,” said the farmer. Then he called his dog, “Here, Dolly!”
Out from the doghouse and down the ramp(斜坡) ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight.
As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else moving inside the doghouse. Slowly, another little ball appeared. This one was much smaller than the others. Down the ramp it slid(滑行). Then in a somewhat awkward manner the little pup began hobbling(蹒跚) toward the others, doing its best to catch up…
“I want that one,” the little boy said, pointing to the slow dog.
The farmer knelt down at the boy’s side and said, “Son, you don’t want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs will.”
With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of trousers. There was a steel brace(支架) running down both sides of his leg. It was joined to a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, “You see, sir, I don’t run very well myself, and he will need someone who understands.”
The world is full of people who need someone who understands

  1. 1.

    It can be inferred that “Dolly” in the passage was _______.

    1. A.
      a mother dog
    2. B.
      the little boy’s name
    3. C.
      the farmer’s son
    4. D.
      one of the puppies
  2. 2.

    How many puppies did the farmer have in all?

    1. A.
      3
    2. B.
      4
    3. C.
      5
    4. D.
      6
  3. 3.

    The little boy decided to buy the smallest puppy because _______.

    1. A.
      he was disabled and decided to be a vet (兽医) to cure it
    2. B.
      he knew the smallest puppy needed understanding and care most
    3. C.
      he liked puppies that were unable to run fast
    4. D.
      he didn’t have enough money to buy a different one

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Some people think that they will get ill if they use their brains(大脑)too much.  It is not true.  Through many researches, scientists show us that the more you use your brains, the better they will be, and the wiser you will become.
Of course, if you want to keep your mind clear and be energetic(充满活力的), you must take a proper rest and study properly.  To the teenagers, using their brains in the morning is good for their health.
There are many ways to rest.  One is a peaceful rest.  Sleep is a peaceful rest.  Another is an active rest.  For example, take a walk outdoors, do morning exercises every day.  To change the way of the brains’activities(活动)is also a good way to rest.
In everyday life, to eat some eggs, meat, fresh vegetable and fruit is also good for the brains.
Wish you a wise man and a happy life

  1. 1.

    If _______ ,your mind will be clean?

    1. A.
      You go swimming in a lake
    2. B.
      You are active in learning
    3. C.
      You have a good rest and study properly
    4. D.
      You can sing a song
  2. 2.

    Which of the following statements is false?

    1. A.
      Sleep is a kind of good rest
    2. B.
      Doing morning exercises is a peaceful rest
    3. C.
      Going out for a rest is an active rest
    4. D.
      Different activities are a good rest
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is true according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Illness comes from the fact that the brains are used too much
    2. B.
      Fruits are the most important for the brains
    3. C.
      The brains will be better if they are used often
    4. D.
      Sleep is the only way of having a rest
  4. 4.

    Which of the following can be used as the best title of the passage?

    1. A.
      How to Use your Brain
    2. B.
      How to Rest
    3. C.
      How to Become a Wise Man
    4. D.
      Keep Your Mind Clear

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Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.
Recite and repeat in conversation.
When you hear a person’s name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
Ask the other person to recite and repeat.
You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name mad pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.
Admit you don’t know.
Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”
Use connections.
Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: "Vicki Cheng -- tall, black hair." To reinforce your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.
Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.
Go early.
Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. There’re fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others --- an automatic review for you

  1. 1.

    How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?

    1. A.
      They will be moved
    2. B.
      They will be upset
    3. C.
      They will be delighted
    4. D.
      They will be discouraged
  2. 2.

    If you can't remember someone's name, you may _______.

    1. A.
      tell him the truth
    2. B.
      tell him a white lie
    3. C.
      ask him for pity
    4. D.
      ask others to help you
  3. 3.

    When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember _______.

    1. A.
      all their names
    2. B.
      a couple of names first
    3. C.
      just their last names
    4. D.
      as many names as possible
  4. 4.

    What does the text mainly tell us?

    1. A.
      Tips on an important social skill
    2. B.
      Importance of attending parties
    3. C.
      How to make use of social skills
    4. D.
      How to recite and repeat names

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I recently ran into a friend I hadn’t seen for a long while.Our conversation was lively and full of news from both sides.Before we parted she said,“You'll have to drop in sometime.” I immediately sensed that if I simply  “dropped in’’  I would take my friend by surprise,and I would be discouraged by the image of her standing in her doorway,staring at me,and asking,“Oh,err …what brings you here?”
Whatever happened to the unannounced drop-in visit? When I was growing up in the 1960s, it seemed that people - mostly relatives, but also friends - were always popping in. My parents would put coffee on,and my mom would find something in the kitchen to serve along with it.Then the conversation would begin…The neighbor lady,a worrier,was unloading her sadness while my mom quietly listened.The Irish man next door had such an accent that I remember asking what language he spoke.My Polish relatives arrived in packs…But I never heard my parents say anything like “We weren’t expecting you’’ or “This isn’t a good time.”Drop-in visitors had a certain right of way and became No.1.
What happened to such visits? Actually I know the answer.Times have changed.Everybody gets busy with work.There is no longer a stay-at-home mom keeping a pot of hot coffee or tea ready throughout the day for a surprise guest.Exploding malls and stores are now replacing homes as a central form of entertainment.
Just the other day a former student of mine showed up.“I'm sorry for the surprise visit.”my student began.“I just wanted to see if you still lived here.I'll only stay a minute.”My response was immediate.“ No, you won’t,” I said.“Just come in, sit, have coffee, and we’ll talk.’’
I had nothing in the kitchen but we ordered pizza.And we had a lovely time.I have tried to keep the drop-in tradition alive though it takes some effort.

  1. 1.

    The author thought of his friend’s invitation --- “You’ll have to drop in sometime”--- as _______.

    1. A.
      a nice way of refusal
    2. B.
      an excuse of leaving
    3. C.
      a kind of politeness
    4. D.
      an expression of surprise
  2. 2.

    The underlined phrase “ pop in”  in the second paragraph means _______.

    1. A.
      make many friends
    2. B.
      make a special date
    3. C.
      have a good time
    4. D.
      pay a sudden visit
  3. 3.

    The woman from the neighborhood used to visit the author’s home to _______.

    1. A.
      seek comfort from my parents
    2. B.
      make new friends
    3. C.
      1isten to my parents’ story
    4. D.
      taste nice dishes
  4. 4.

    From the third paragraph of the passage,we can infer that _______.

    1. A.
      the author misses the lost good days
    2. B.
      unexpected visitors are still welcome now
    3. C.
      modern people prefer outdoor activities
    4. D.
      there are more jobs for the housewives now
  5. 5.

    The author writes the passage intending to _______.

    1. A.
      encourage people to be drop-in visitors
    2. B.
      explain how to deal with unexpected visitors
    3. C.
      share his feelings about the drop-in tradition
    4. D.
      show the importance of making friends

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A study by St.. Louis University has found that a lovable dog named Sparky and a robotic dog, AIBO, were about equally effective at reducing the loneliness of nursing home residents. The study confirmed previous findings that dogs have a good effect on nursing home residents.
Dr. Andrew Smith led the Stanford University team that built a home-assistance robot. “If humans can feel an emotional tie with robots, some day they could be not just our assistants, but also our companions,” he said.
To test whether residents responded better to Sparky, a trained dog, or the Sony-made robotic dog, researchers divided 38 nursing home residents into three groups at three long-term care centers in St. Louis.
One group had weekly 30-minute one-on-one visits with Sparky; another group had similar visits with AIBO; a control group had no contact with either dog. The groups’ respective levels of loneliness were tested by having them answer a number of questions at the beginning and near the end of the visits.
After two months, both groups that had contact with the dogs were less lonely and more attached. Most of the elderly regarded Sparky, a 9-year-old dog, as an audience for their life stories, said investigator Marian Banks.
“He listened attentively, wagged his tail, and allowed them to pet him,” said Banks, who adopted and trained Sparky after finding him in a street behind her home seven years ago.
Those who were together with AIBO took a little longer to warm to the robotic creature. Over time, however, they grew comfortable with him, and petted and talked to him. He would respond by wagging his tail, vocalizing, and blinking his lights..
“AIBO is charming once you start to interact with him,” said the study’s author, Dr. William Banks, “He’s an attractive sort of guy. He gives a feeling of being personal, not just a robot.”

  1. 1.

    Before the new study, it was known that_______.

    1. A.
      robots were effective at reducing people’s loneliness
    2. B.
      robots could build close connection with humans
    3. C.
      dogs could help get rid of old people’s loneliness
    4. D.
      dogs and robots were equally effective at reducing loneliness
  2. 2.

    Those who had contact with the robotic dog found that _______.

    1. A.
      they didn’t feel comfortable with it
    2. B.
      it was hard for them to interact with it
    3. C.
      they weren’t comfortable with it at first
    4. D.
      the robot’s vocalizing and blinking confused them
  3. 3.

    The findings of the researchers tell us that_______.

    1. A.
      robots are better at caring for old people than nurses
    2. B.
      robots can to some degree replace dogs as companions for old people
    3. C.
      it’s easy for people to become close with robots
    4. D.
      every home will have a robot assistant one day
  4. 4.

    What would be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Robots Serve People Better Than Thought
    2. B.
      No More Lonely Old Age with Emotional Robots
    3. C.
      Advanced Technology Used to cheer up the Elderly
    4. D.
      Robots and Dogs Can Equally Cheer up the Elderly

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You are walking along a lane and never know what you will find. It might be a shop selling oil paintings, or a place where you can buy Dutch cheese. One thing is for sure, you will end up by a canal.
Welcome to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.
The year 2013 will be a good time to explore Amsterdam as the city has a lot to celebrate: the famous canal ring will turn 400 years old. Amsterdam will also celebrate the 160th birthday of Dutch painter of the Van Gogh museum, home to the biggest collection of the artist’s colorful works.
The famous canal ring is a trademark of the city. With more than 100 kilometers of canals, it is no wonder that Amsterdam is called the ‘Venice of the north’. But unlike the Italian town, where boats were originally used for transport, the canals in Amsterdam were mainly used for defense in the 17th century. Today ferries on canals offer a different way to explore the city.
But to truly experience Amsterdam, you can’t miss the city’s historic museums and monuments, among which Van Gogh museum is the most famous one. It holds 200 paintings, 700 letters and 500 drawings by the artist. Another famous museum is Anne Frank’s house. Anne Frank became famous around the world because of a diary she left explaining her and her family’s experience as a Jewish girl during World War II, hiding out in a house hoping that she would not be captured by German Nazis.
Amsterdam is small enough to walk or cycle almost anywhere, but it is rarely dull. Best of all it combines its glittering past with a rebellious edginess

  1. 1.

    Which of the following is TRUE of the canals in Amsterdam?

    1. A.
      They had to be rebuilt after years of use
    2. B.
      They protected the city in ancient times
    3. C.
      They were built to provide transport for the city
    4. D.
      They are the main theme of Van Gogh’s paintings
  2. 2.

    In the passage, Amsterdam is described as a city _______.

    1. A.
      that can be explored by foot
    2. B.
      that is completely built on water
    3. C.
      that has two historic museums in all
    4. D.
      that is famous for its modernization
  3. 3.

    What can we infer from the passage?

    1. A.
      People get lost easily in Amsterdam
    2. B.
      Van Gogh spent his life time in Amsterdam
    3. C.
      Many Jews in Amsterdam were caught by Nazis
    4. D.
      Taking a ferry ride is the most popular activity in Amsterdam

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