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.

1. How many disadvantages of fragmented reading have been mentioned?

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

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.

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

A. 行走                       B.步骤                              C. 节奏                       D. 步测

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.

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.  

 

完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）
通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选
择最佳选项。
Twelve-year-old Kitty O’Neil asked her coach, “Let me try.” She was already on the swim team, but this was different. One of the divers had not arrived, and Kitty needed much help. Her coach looked 36  at her. She had been practicing dives, but could she really stand up to the competition? Besides, 37  was completely deaf. Many people thought a person who was deaf wouldn’t be able to dive well. However, Kitty 38 , and she won first place at that swimming meet and went on to win the Junior Olympics in the area.
Kitty began diving with Dr. Sammy Lee, a famous coach and former Olympic diving champion. The teenager went to school in the morning and then spent most afternoons diving. It was 39  work, and Kitty often hit the water the wrong way. However, she was able to 40  practicing. While she was diving , Kitty won many gold medals, but she wanted 41 . Perhaps she learned something from her 42 . Kitty lost her hearing at the age of four months. Because she wanted Kitty to lead a normal life, Kitty’s mother went to college to 43  about teaching people who are deaf. Kitty’s mother finally started a school for those who are deaf.
Kitty’s life was 44  but normal, and as an athlete, Kitty was much bettter than others. When she gave up diving, she wanted danger and adventure. She raced cars, boats, and motorcycles. Many of these 45  usually require at least some hearing. For example many racers judge their speed by the sound of the engine. Kitty did it by  46 .
In 1972 she began to learn doing dangerous action for movies and television. Soon she became one of the   47  women in Hollywood. In 1976 Kitty O’Neil also became the fastest woman in the world in a rocket-powered car that went more than 512 miles per hour.

【小题1】

A．up B．down C．carefully D．closely

【小题2】

A．she B．he C．I D．it

【小题3】

A．worked B．did C．practiced D． came

【小题4】

A．easy B．usual C．pleasant D．hard

【小题5】

A．like B．finish C．keep D．begin

【小题6】

A．fewer B．more C．some D．many

【小题7】

A．father B．mother C．coach D．teacher

【小题8】

A．learn B．read C．write D．listen

【小题9】

A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything

【小题10】

A．classes B．meetings C．activities D．parties

【小题11】

A．listening B．learning C．speaking D．feeling

【小题12】

A．latest B．fastest C．prettiest D．busiest

Feeling lonely can make you sick. Doctors have long known that loneliness can cause many health problems and even death. What they didn’t know is   16   this feeling causes illness. A study in the online magazine Genome Biology   17   that loneliness actually influences the important part of our bodies—our genes.

In a small population of patients, researchers   18   more than 20,000 genes to compare how the genes of lonely and non-lonely individuals (个体) express themselves in molecular processes (分子过程) and in personal health. They found that gene expression is   19   in chronically (长期地) lonely people. “We now have a new way for understanding the relationship   20    social experience and physical health,” explains the study’s lead author, Steve Cole of University of California, Los Angeles.

“This study—the first to link (联系)   21   with gene changes—is special and exciting,” says Emma Adam, a professor of human development at Northwestern University. “It   22   in the black box.”

According to John Cacioppo, an author of the study from the University of Chicago, the

work suggests that loneliness is a warning   23  , much like physical pain. “This feeling is so bad because   24   of us wants to be forgotten; that’ s also what human means,” he says. “It makes us   25   for other people and want to be with friends when we’re lonely.”

1.A. when           B. where       C. how              D. if

2.A. explains           B. talks     C. replies         D. answers

3.A. collected      B. grew             C. found            D. surveyed

4.A. important      B. different    C. interesting          D. difficult

5.A. in             B. between     C. about             D. both

6.A. work           B. health       C. life             D. feelings

7.A. fills              B. makes        C. builds           D. repairs

8.A. note           B. sign             C. sound       D. picture

9.A. each           B. nothing          C. any              D. none

10.A. look          B. live             C. care             D. think

 

To the students of Class3
◆Examinations start on June22nd and end on June23.
◆For the PE test, go to the gym. For the music test, go to the Piano Room.  All else are written tests. They will be held in classroom3.
English    June22         8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.   
Math           June22         10:30 A.M.—12:00 A.M.
History    June22         2:30P.M.—3:30 P.M.    
PE         June23         8:00A.M.—10:00A.M.
Music      June23         1:00P.M.—3:00P.M.
◆If you have questions, go to the Teachers’ Office before the test.
Hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD), characterized by fever, sores in the mouth and rashes(疹) on hands and feet, is not a new infection（传染） and is common among（在……之间）infants（幼儿）and children. It is caused by up to 20 types of virus（病毒）but has similar symptoms(症状). But it usually does not lead to death. Many kindergartens(幼儿园) have to be shut because of it.
When you have completed a writing task, allow 5-10 minutes to read it and check for mistakes. In particular, look for:
◆incorrect agreement（不正确的搭配）of subject and verb: My friend likes…  NOT My friend like…
◆ incorrect use of tenses（时态）
◆ wrong expressions
The 2008 Olympic torch which was named “lucky cloud” was lighted on Monday in Ancient Olympia, marking the start of the domestic(国内的) and international torch relay（火炬传递） that will end on August8 with the Games’ opening ceremony（仪式）.
The Beijing Games relay is the longest ever planned, lasting 130 days and covering 137,000 kilometers worldwide, traveling to 20 countries.
【小题1】When were the written tests held?

A．Only on the morning of June22.	B．Only on the morning of June23.
C．On the morning and afternoon of June22.	D．On the morning and afternoon of June23.

【小题2】Tom still has some questions about the exams, he can_____.

A．ask his teacher at any time	B．find his teacher on the playground
C．ask his teacher on June 22 or June23	D．go to the teachers’ office on June21 and ask about them

【小题3】Which of the following is true according to the second news ?
A. If a middle school student Tom has a fever, he must get HFMD.
B. HFMD is only caused by a new type of virus.
C. Everyone will die if he gets HFMD.
D. All the children should keep their hands and feet clean to stop HFMD.
【小题4】The third news mainly tells us _______.

A．the incorrect agreement of subject and verb	B．the incorrect use of tense
C．the wrong expressions	D．we should check our writing tasks after we have finished them

【小题5】Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the last news?

A．Who will be the first Chinese torchbearer (火炬手)	B．When the torch relay will end
C．How many countries the torch will travel to	D．The name of the torch

Stress is the feeling you get when you’re really worried about something. This is the kind of worry that troubles you for hours, or   1  days. It makes you feel blue, scared or angry. You may find it    2  to eat and sleep, or you might eat and sleep much more than usual.
Too much stress is bad for you. Stressing out can lead to serious   3  like heart illnesses. But a moderate (适度的) amount of stress keeps your body and   4  alert (警觉的) and can make your performance better, like when you are doing a presentation to your class or   5  to the finishing line.
But, if you are seriously stressed out, look at these quick and easy ways to   6 . Firstly, you can go for a run, play tennis or ride your bike for a while    7   exercise produces more beta-endorphin(B-内腓) that controls stress. Secondly, having a good   8  is very important. You should try to get at least eight hours of sleep every night. Thirdly, eating a healthy, balanced diet that   9  all the food groups will help. Also, you can talk to the people you trust . Keeping your feelings inside may make the situation 10 while talking to a person you trust may make you feel better. They may be able to give you advice and help you solve your problem.

【小题1】

A．still B．also C．even D．only

【小题2】

A．easy B．hard C．possible D．comfortable

【小题3】

A．worries B．sadness C．problems D．questions

【小题4】

A．personality B．strength C．talent D．mind

【小题5】

A．running B．leading C．replying D．turning

【小题6】

A．relax B．operate C．complain D．explore

【小题7】

A．although B．unless C．if D．because

【小题8】

A．walk B．rest C．time D．sense

【小题9】

A．includes B．creates C．develops D．produces

【小题10】

A．better B．worse C．angrier D．safer