2.Cushing Academy used to have 20,000books in its library.But this small American high school began to use electronic books (e-books) instead of printed books since last summer.Why?School leaders say it's the way of the future."The school wants to put its focus on 21st-century learning,"the library's manager,Tom Corbett,says.Few students are using library books to do their homework now.Most do their research online.Changing the library seems like the best way to meet students'needs.Without printed books to care for,librarians can now pay more attention to helping students use the online library in new and better ways.
Teacher Nancy Boyle says her students still enjoy regular books.But they also read different kinds of electronic books."I read them sometimes.So far,it's been a success.It's great.The kids are reading more,"she says.
Sixteen-year-old Meghan Chenausky says,"I love the feeling of reading books.I was really slow when I started reading electronic books.But now I read fast and I love them very much.It's so convenient.You can have so many books right at your fingertips (指尖)."
61.The words"Cushing Academy"in the first passage isB.
A.a small school library
B.the name of a school
C.a company selling books
D.the collection of books
62.They use electronic books instead of printed books becauseD.
A.they've had too many printed books
B.people want to know the 21st century
C.students don't use printed books
D.they want to meet the students'needs
63.What were things like when there were only printed books?A
A.The librarians had less time helping students.
B.The students didn't do their homework.
C.Most students did their research online.
D.The school paid much money for them.
64.How do the teacher and the student think about the e-books?C
A.The teacher likes them,but the student doesn't.
B.The student likes them,but the teacher doesn't.
C.Both the teacher and the student like them.
D.Neither the teacher nor the student likes them.
65.Which is the best title for this passage?A
A.E-books,the way of the future.
B.E-books and printed books.
C.How do students use e-books?
D.Why do people use e-books?
分析 短文详细的讲述了电子书,电子书可以满足学生们的需求,很快捷,很方便,老师和孩子都喜欢上了电子书,到目前为止,电子书是成功的,这也是以后的需求方向.
解答 答案:61.B 细节推理题.根据第一段第一行句子Cushing Academy used to have 20,000books in its library.But this small American high school began to use electronic books (e-books) instead of printed books since last summer.Cushing Academy曾经在图书馆里有20,000本书.但是去年夏天这个小美国高中开始用电子书代替纸质书.可知Cushing Academy应是一个学校的名字.故选B.
62.D 细节理解题.根据第二段第二行句子Changing the library seems like the best way to meet students'needs.改变图书馆似乎是满足学生的需要最好的方法.可知为了满足学生的需求.故选D.
63.A 细节推理题.根据第二段最后一句librarians can now pay more attention to helping students use the online library in new and better ways.图书馆员现在可以更多地关注帮助学生更好的在线使用新的图书馆.可推知以前图书管理员有很少的时间帮助学生.故选A.
64.C 细节理解题.根据倒数第二段第一行句子So far,it's been a success.到目前为止,它是成功的.和最后一段第一行句子But now I read fast and I love them very much.It's so convenient.但现在我读得很快,我很爱他们,很方便.可知老师和学生都很喜欢电子书.故选C.
65.A 主旨归纳题.根据整篇文章内容及其第二段第一行句子it's the way of the future."The school wants to put its focus on 21st-century learning,"这是未来的方向."学校希望把重点放在第二十一世纪的学习上.可知电子书是未来的方向.故选A.
点评 本文中长句较多,一时很难读懂句子含义,注意多读几遍,不要强求非得理解一词一句的含义,能把握文章大意就行.瞻前顾后,仔细推敲,确定最佳答案.