I had a bad habit of skipping to the last pages of a book. I just wanted to see how it ended 36 I was still in the middle of it. This habit 37 first my mom, then my friends, and 38 even my own daughter. Often my 39 wouldn’t be limited just to the books I read but also to what others were 40 as well. Then one day my daughter told me in anger, “Dad, please just read a book one 41 at a time like everyone else!”

At times I didn’t 42 this bad habit to just books either. I also tried to skip ahead in my own life and 43 out what to do months and even years from now 44 enjoying each day at present. Although I knew that the 45 of my life wasn’t done yet and that I had many

pages 46 to go, I still couldn’t control my burning desire to write the 47 of it half-way through. Time and again, I would 48 jump ahead and try to solve every potential(潜在的) problem before it happened. Life, 49 , doesn’t work like that. It loves to 50 us, and you never know what new problems, changes, or opportunities each new day will 51 .

Recently when I found myself living in the 52 again, I felt a voice that gently told me I needed to “live one day at a time.” When I heard those words, I 53 , turned the book of my life back to the 54 page, and thanked God for today.

Each of us has to 55 the book of life line by line, moment by moment and trust that our story will be brought to its perfect end.

36. A. since　　　　　　　　 B. for　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. while　　　　　　　　　　　 D. because

37. A. confused　　　 　　 B. annoyed　　　　 C. delighted　　　　 　　 D. embarrassed

38. A. usually　　 　 B. obviously　　　 C. accidentally　　　 　　　 D. finally

39. A. impatience B. misunderstanding C. disappointment　 　　　 D. disagreement

40. A. saying　　　　 　　 B. reading　　　　 C. doing　　　　　　 　　 D. watching

41. A. page　　 　　　　　　 B. copy　 　　　　　　　　 C. chapter　　　 　　 D. edition

42. A. contribute　　 　　　 B. devote　　　　 　 C. apply　　　　　 　 D. limit

43. A. try　　　　　 　　　 B. figure　　　　　 C. let　　　　　 　　 D. turn

44. A. on the part of　 B. other than　　　 　 C. instead of　　　　 　　 D. on the basis of

45. A. book　　　 　　 B. river　　　　　 　 C. picture　　　　　 D. play

46. A. forgotten　　 　　　 B. left　　　　　　 C. kept　　　　　　 D. regretted

47. A. feelings　　　 　　 B. beginning 　　　 　　　　C. ending　　　　　 D. comments

48. A. consciously　　 　　 B. strangely　　　　 　　 C. foolishly　　　　 D. critically

49. A. otherwise　　 B. moreover 　　　　　　 C. therefore　　　　 　　　 D. however

50. A. surprise　　　 　　 B. cheat　　　　　　 　　 C. satisfy　　　　　 D. frighten

51. A. make　　　　 　　 B. bring　　　　　　 　　　 C. take　　　　　　 D. award

52. A. present　　　　 B. future　　　　　 　　 C. memory　　 　　 D. dream

53. A. cheered　　　 　　 B. cried　　　　　　 　　　 C. lost　　　　　　 D. smiled

54. A. exciting　　　 　　 B. hopeful　　　　 　 C. favorite　　　　　 　　　 D. right

55. A. write　　　 　 B. review　　　　　 C. explain　　　　 D. translate

I’ve always known my kids use digital communications gear (装置) a lot.But my cellphone bill last month really grabbed my attention.My son had come up to nearly 2,000 incoming text messages，and had sent nearly as many.Of course，he was out of school for the summer and communicating more with friends from a distance.Nevertheless，he found time to hold down a summer job and complete a college course in between all that typing with his thumb.

I was even more surprised to learn that my son is normal.“Teenagers with cellphones each send and receive 2,272 text messages a month on average，” Nielsen Mobile says.

Some experts regret that all that? keyboard jabber is making our kids stupid，unable to read non?verbal cues such as facial expressions，gestures，posture and other silent signals of mood and attitude.Unlike phones，text messaging doesn’t even allow transmission of tone of voice or pauses，says Mark Bauerlein，author of a book called The Dumbest Generation：How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future.

Beyond that，though，I’m not sure I see as much harm as critics of this trend.I’ve posted before on how I initially tried to control my kids’ texting.But over time，I have seen my son suffer no apparent ill effects，and he gains a big benefit，of easy，continuing contact with others.

I don’t think texting make kids stupid.It may make them annoying，when they try to text and talk to you at the same time.And it may make them distracted，when buzzing text messages interrupt efforts to noodle out a math problem or finish reading for school.

But I don’t see texting harming teens’ability to communicate.My son is as accustomed to nonverbal cues as any older members of our family.I have found him more engaged and easier to communicate with from a great distance，because he is constantly available via text message and responds with faithfulness and speed.

1.What does the underlined word “distracted” in the fifth paragraph mean?

A．Confused.? B．Absent?minded.

C．Comfortable.? D．Bad?tempered.

2.What would be the best title for this passage?

A．For Teens，Texting Instead of Talking

B．For Parents，Caring Much for Their Kids

C．Advantages and Disadvantages of Texting

D．The Effect of Communication

3.The author’s attitude towards texting is________.

A．objective? B．opposed

C．supportive? D．doubtful

4.According to the passage，which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．It is normal for a teen to send or receive 60 text messages a day.

B．Texting is a very popular way of communication among teens.

C．When texting，teens never mind talking with others.

D．The writer limited his son to send or receive text messages at first.

Read a whole book in English? Me?

      Yes, you. Believe it or not, that may be easier than you think. Not all classics are too difficult or complicated. So you’re not limited to the simplified versions. And the easier books are not all for children.

      Books in their original versions may send you to the dictionary. And you might not understand everything you read. But reading one from cover to cover will give you a real sense of accomplishment（成就）. The key is to find the right books. Let’s take a look at these.

      The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (C.S. Lewis)

      Stepping into an old wardrobe, four English schoolchildren find themselves in the magical world of Narnia. On this delightful land, they find friends among the many talking creatures. The children soon discover, however, that Narnia is ruled by the White Witch. Edmund, one of the children, falls under her power. Who can free Narnia? Only Aslan, the great and noble lion. He alone knows the Deeper Magic. But the children themselves must help fight the battle against the White Witch and those who serve her.

      The Old Man and the Sea (Ernest Hemingway)

      Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman, hasn’t caught any fish in more than 80 days. Sailing far out from land, the old man hooks an enormous fish. That begins an agonizing three day battle. First he struggles against the great fish. Then he must fight off the sharks that circle the little boat and threaten to eat his fish. Exhausted and bleeding, the old man arrives back at shore. But his fish, his beautiful fish . . .

      Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for this superb story of strength and courage, of victory and regret.

      A Wrinkle in Time (Madeleine Lingle)

      Meg’s father, a U.S. government scientist, has been missing for many months. He had been experimenting with time travel when he mysteriously disappeared.

      Now Meg, her little brother Charles Wallace and her friend Calvin will try to rescue him. But first they must outwit the forces of evil they encounter（遇到） on their journey through time and space. Can they find Meg’s father before it’s too late?

      This novel is more than just a science fiction adventure. It’s an exploration of the nature of our universe.

      The Pearl (John Steinbeck)

      One day Kino, a poor Mexican pearl diver, finds a magnificent pearl. With it he dreams of buying a better life, new clothes and schooling for his son. Instead, it brings only evil. His wife pleads with him to get rid of it. "No," says Kino. "I will have my chance. I am a man." But when he kills a man who is trying to steal the pearl, Kino and his wife must run for their lives.This tale of dreams, justice and the power of greed is told simply and beautifully.

      The Long Winter (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

      It’s winter, 1880—1881, on America’s northern prairies. Mr. and Mrs. Ingalls and their four girls stay near the kitchen stove to keep warm. Heavy snowstorms cut them off even from neighbors. With the trains stopped, no supplies can reach the town. Food and fuel are running out. Day after day the girls must grind wheat for bread and twist hay to burn. At times they nearly lose the battle to keep their spirits up.

      This story provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of early American settlers.

63. In the passage, the author intends to _______.

   A. recommend a few simplified versions of classics

   B. recommend a few original versions of classics

   C. tell us how to read an English book from beginning to end

   D. tell us how to find proper English books to read 

64. In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the White Witch is probably _____.

   A. an evil woman with magic power           B. a friendly woman with magic power

   C. a delightful talking creature                D. a powerful lion

65. The underlined word "outwit" in the passage probably means ______.

   A. get rid of                              B. take advantage of  

   C. beat by being cleverer                    D. make the most of

66. Which book deals with history?

   A. The Pearl.                            B. The Old Man and the Sea.   

   C. A Wrinkle in Time.                     D. The Long Winter.

67. A Wrinkle in Time is different from other books mentioned in the passage in that _____.

   A. it is not a science fiction                 B. it tells a true story

   C. it provides some scientific knowledge      D. it tells the battle between justice and evil

Read a whole book in English? Me?
Yes, you. Believe it or not, that may be easier than you think. Not all classics are too difficult or complicated. So you’re not limited to the simplified versions. And the easier books are not all for children.
Books in their original versions may send you to the dictionary. And you might not understand everything you read. But reading one from cover to cover will give you a real sense of accomplishment（成就）. The key is to find the right books. Let’s take a look at these.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (C.S. Lewis)
Stepping into an old wardrobe, four English schoolchildren find themselves in the magical world of Narnia. On this delightful land, they find friends among the many talking creatures. The children soon discover, however, that Narnia is ruled by the White Witch. Edmund, one of the children, falls under her power. Who can free Narnia? Only Aslan, the great and noble lion. He alone knows the Deeper Magic. But the children themselves must help fight the battle against the White Witch and those who serve her.
The Old Man and the Sea (Ernest Hemingway)
Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman, hasn’t caught any fish in more than 80 days. Sailing far out from land, the old man hooks an enormous fish. That begins an agonizing three day battle. First he struggles against the great fish. Then he must fight off the sharks that circle the little boat and threaten to eat his fish. Exhausted and bleeding, the old man arrives back at shore. But his fish, his beautiful fish . . .
Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for this superb story of strength and courage, of victory and regret.
A Wrinkle in Time (Madeleine Lingle)
Meg’s father, a U.S. government scientist, has been missing for many months. He had been experimenting with time travel when he mysteriously disappeared.
Now Meg, her little brother Charles Wallace and her friend Calvin will try to rescue him. But first they must outwit the forces of evil they encounter（遇到） on their journey through time and space. Can they find Meg’s father before it’s too late?
This novel is more than just a science fiction adventure. It’s an exploration of the nature of our universe.
The Pearl (John Steinbeck)
One day Kino, a poor Mexican pearl diver, finds a magnificent pearl. With it he dreams of buying a better life, new clothes and schooling for his son. Instead, it brings only evil. His wife pleads with him to get rid of it. "No," says Kino. "I will have my chance. I am a man." But when he kills a man who is trying to steal the pearl, Kino and his wife must run for their lives.This tale of dreams, justice and the power of greed is told simply and beautifully.
The Long Winter (Laura Ingalls Wilder)
It’s winter, 1880—1881, on America’s northern prairies. Mr. and Mrs. Ingalls and their four girls stay near the kitchen stove to keep warm. Heavy snowstorms cut them off even from neighbors. With the trains stopped, no supplies can reach the town. Food and fuel are running out. Day after day the girls must grind wheat for bread and twist hay to burn. At times they nearly lose the battle to keep their spirits up.
This story provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of early American settlers.

1. 1.

   In the passage, the author intends to _______.
   

   1. A.
      recommend a few simplified versions of classics
   2. B.
      recommend a few original versions of classics
   3. C.
      tell us how to read an English book from beginning to end
   4. D.
      tell us how to find proper English books to read 
2. 2.

   In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the White Witch is probably _____.
   

   1. A.
      an evil woman with magic power          
   2. B.
      a friendly woman with magic power
   3. C.
      a delightful talking creature               
   4. D.
      a powerful lion
3. 3.

   The underlined word "outwit" in the passage probably means ______.
   

   1. A.
      get rid of                             
   2. B.
      take advantage of  
   3. C.
      beat by being cleverer                   
   4. D.
      make the most of
4. 4.

   Which book deals with history?
   

   1. A.
      The Pearl.                           
   2. B.
      The Old Man and the Sea.   
   3. C.
      A Wrinkle in Time.                    
   4. D.
      The Long Winter.
5. 5.

   A Wrinkle in Time is different from other books mentioned in the passage in that _____.
   

   1. A.
      it is not a science fiction                
   2. B.
      it tells a true story
   3. C.
      it provides some scientific knowledge     
   4. D.
      it tells the battle between justice and evil

Read a whole book in English? Me?

Yes, you. Believe it or not that may be easier than you think. Not all classics are too difficult or complicated. So you’re not limited to simplified versions (简写本). And the easier books are not for young children.

Books in their original versions (原著) may send you to the dictionary. And you might not understand everything you read. But reading one from cover to cover will give you a real sense of accomplishment. The key is to find the right books. Let’s take a look at these.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (C.S. Lewis)

Stepping into an old wardrobe, four English schoolchildren find themselves in the magical world of Narnia. In this delightful land, they find friends among the many talking creatures.

The children soon discover, however, that Narnia is ruled by the White Witch. Edmund, one of the children, falls under her power. Who can free Narnia? Only Aslan, the great and noble lion. He alone knows the Deeper Magic. But the children themselves must help fight the battle against the White Witch and those who save her.

The Old Man and the Sea (Ernest Hemingway)

Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman, hasn’t caught any fish in more than 80 days. Sailing far out from land, the old man hooks an enormous fish. That begins an agonizing three-day battle. First he struggles against the great fish. Then he must fight off the sharks that circle the little boat and threaten to eat his fish. Exhausted and bleeding, the old man arrives back at shore. But his fish, his beautiful fish…

Hemingway won the Pulitzer Prize for this superb story of strength and courage, of victory and regret.

A Wrinkle in Time (Madeleine Lingle)

Meg’s father, a US government scientist, has been missing for many months. He had been experimenting with time travel when he mysteriously disappeared.

Now Meg, her little brother Charles Wallace and her friend Calvin will try to rescue him. But first they must outwit the forces of evil they encounter on their journey through time and space. Can they find Meg’s father before it is too late?

This novel is more than just a science-fiction adventure. It’s an exploration of the nature of our universe.

The Pearl (John Steinbeck)

One day Kino, a poor Mexican pearl diver, finds a magnificent pearl. With it he dreams of buying a better life, new clothes and schooling for his son. Instead it brings only evil. His wife pleads with him to get rid of it. “No,” says Kino. “I will have my chance. I am a man.” But when he kills a man who is trying to steal the pearl, Kino and his wife must run for their lives.

This tale of dreams, justice and the power of greed is told simply and beautifully.

The Long Winter (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

It’s winter, 1880-8-1, on American’s northern prairies. Mr. and Mrs. Ingalls and their four girls stay near the kitchen stove to keep warm. Heavy snowstorms cut them off even from neighbors. With the trains stopped, no supplies can reach the town. Food and fuels are running out. Day after day the girls must grind wheat for bread and twist hay to burn. At times they nearly lose the battle to keep their spirits up.

This story provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of early American settlers.

64. In this passage, the author intends to ________.

A. recommend a few simplified versions of classics

 B. recommend a few original versions of classics

C. tell us how to read an English book from beginning to end

D. tell us how to find proper English books to read

65. In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the White Witch is properly _________.

A. an evil woman with magic power                B. a friendly woman with magic power

C. a delightful talking creature                     D. a powerful lion with magic

66. The underlined word “outwit” in the passage probably means _________.

A. get rid of  B. seize control of        C. beat by being cleverer  D. make the most of

67. A Wrinkle in Time is different from other books mentioned in the passage in that _______.

A. it is not a science-fiction             B. it tells a true story of adventure

C. it provides some scientific knowledge     D. it tells the battle between justice and evil