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Many times when people hear the words social networking, their brains automatically go to sites such as Twitter or Facebook．However, there are sites for those into social networking and into reading． Sound crazy? It"s really not．
If you" ve ever wanted a site where you can receive book recommendations, follow your favorite authors, and keep up with what your friends are reading．then look no further than Goodreads, com．
Goodreads provides useful services for those in the reading world, It is a site where you can win books by going to giveaways and simply entering your information．Some giveaways are even signed by the author．And the books aren"t boring, old or torn copies - many of them are ARC’s （Advanced Readers Copies）, for which you can write a short review on the site．Anyone can post reviews of their favorite books or series so that others may feel inclined to read them as well．
Another function of the site is offering book clubs and interest groups．You can have interactive discussions with groups of people reading the same things, sort of like a blog．You can also make friends with people and post statuses similar to Facebook．Your friends can send you hook recommendations and you can add them to your shelf if you choose．
Shelves are by far one of the best features on the site．You can categorize your entire library and put hooks you want to read on your "to - read" shelf．These virtual （虚拟的）shelves allow you to see what you" ve read and also let you keep track of the number of books you" ve read in a year．
You can even read original writing for free because many people post their own writing on the site to gain feedback and advice on how to improve．Anyone can join this site for free and fall in love with not just a hook, but a book site as well．
小题1:People who go to the site Twitter mostly want to ．| A．get more books to read | B．buy goods for their daily life | | C．Set to know more people | D．post their book recommendations |
小题2:According to the author, if you want to interact with others about reading, ．| A．you have a lot of websites to log on | | B．you"d better go to Goodreads．com | | C．you should go to bookstores or libraries | | D．you can go to Twitter or Facebook |
小题3:The underlined part "feel inclined" in．Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to “____” ．
A． have a tendency C． have no difficulty
C． have a possibility D． have no doubt
小题4:You can do all of the following things on Goodreads．com EXCEPT ．| A．receiving books signed by the authors | | B．publishing your comments on books | | C．exchanging your ideas with other people | | D．buying all kinds of books that you like |
小题5:What do we know about the shelves on Coodreads．com?| A．They are filled with all kinds of books from some libraries． | | B．They are real bookshelves presented to readers by the site． | | C．That is where people put books they have read or want to read． | | D．New books will continuously be added to readers shelves by the site． |
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答案
小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:D
小题5:C |
解析
试题分析：
小题1:推理题。根据第一段1,2行Many times when people hear the words social networking, their brains automatically go to sites such as Twitter or Facebook．说明在Twitter or Facebook中人们在那里可以与别人有交流。故C正确。
小题2:细节题。根据第二段If you" ve ever wanted a site where you can receive book recommendations, follow your favorite authors, and keep up with what your friends are reading．then look no further than Goodreads, com说明如果你既想读书也想教朋友，那么你就到Goodreads, com这个网站来。故B正确。
小题3:推理题。根据本句．Anyone can post reviews of their favorite books or series so that others may feel inclined to read them as well．人们可以对他们喜欢的书发表评论以至于其它的人看了这些评论也想去看这样的书，说明该词是指倾向于。故A正确。
小题4:细节题。根据文章第三段It is a site where you can win books by going to giveaways and simply entering your information．Some giveaways are even signed by the author和you can write a short review on the site．Anyone can post reviews of their favorite books or series 说明ABC三项在这个网站上都是可以做的，只有D项没有提及，故D符合题意。
小题5:推理题。根据文章倒数第二段中Shelves are by far one of the best features on the site．You can categorize your entire library and put hooks you want to read on your "to - read" shelf．说明在这里的书架上，你可以把你看过的书放在上面，也可以把你想要看的书放在上面。故C正确。
点评：本文实际上是介绍了Goodreads, com这样的一个读书网站，在这里你可以发表书评，你可以和别人进行交流。也有书架可以把自己想读的，或者已经度过的书都放在上面。本文的难点在于准确理解文章的细节和具体的考查内容的定位，要求根据上下文的语义串联确定具体的考查点。 |
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Research shows that much of our predisposition （倾向） towards determination, sociability and self - control and sense of purpose is in our genes．In fact, our DNA plays a bigger role in influencing these traits （ characteristics）than our upbringing （儿童期的教养）and the company we keep．Taken together, these aspects of personality can make the difference between success and failure, say the Edinburgh University researchers．
They questioned more than 800 pairs of twins about their attitudes to life to tease apart the influences of nature and nurture．Comparing identical twins, who share all their DNA and their up bringing, with non-identical twins, who have a shared background but are no more genetically alike than other brothers and sisters, is a technique often used by researchers to quantify the influence of genetics．
The results, published in the Journal of Personality, showed that genes play a much bigger role than lifestyle, with self-control particularly etched （铭刻） into our DNA．
Our genes a222so largely determine how determined and persistent we are．This is important in terms of success, as someone who refuses to give up is more likely to achieve their dreams than someone who throws in the towel at the first hiccough．
Researcher Professor Timothy Bates said, "Ever since the ancient Greeks, people Lave de hated the nature of a good life and the nature of a virtuous life．Why do some people seem to manage their lives, have good relationships and cooperate to achieve their goals while others do not? Previously, the role of family and the environment around the home often controlled people" s ideas about what affected psychological well-being．However, this work emphasizes a much more powerful influence from genetics．"
However, those who haven" t been dealt a helpful hand of genes shouldn" t he too depressed．The professor says a sense of purpose is the key and advises those who are eager for success to focus their thoughts on making a difference．
小题1:What does the result of the research indicate?| A．Our DNA is the only factor to decide our traits． | | B．Our DNA plays a decisive role, in achieving success． | | C．Education plays little part in the formation of our character． | | D．Society has Little effect on us in our personality． |
小题2:The underlined part in Paragraph 4 refers to someone who ．| A．is born successful | B．determines to make a difference | | C．makes great effort | D．admits defeat easily |
小题3:Timothy Bates mentions the ancient Creeks in order to indicate that ．| A．some people can live a good life because they can manage their lives | | B．people haven"t made it clear yet what is the key personality trait（持点,特征） to be a success | | C．in ancient Greece the role of family and the environment was ignored | | D．the relationship between personality and success has always been people"s concern |
小题4:According to the passage, the key personality trait is ．| A．determination | B．kindness | C．politeness | D．sociability |
小题5:What is the best title for the passage?| A．How do people work hard? | B．Why can some people succeed? | | C．DNA determines success or failure | D．Several factors determine personality |
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Here are six steps to better studying.
Pay attention in class
Do you have trouble paying attention in class? Are you sitting next to a loud person? Tell your teacher or parents about any problem that is preventing you from paying attention.
Take good notes
Write down facts that your teacher mentions or writes on the board. Try to use good handwriting so you can read your notes later. It’s a good idea to keep your notes organized by subject.
Plan ahead for tests and projects
Waiting until Thursday night to study for Friday’s test will make it hard to do your best. One of the best ways to make sure that doesn’t happen is to plan ahead. Write down your test dates. You can then plan how much to do after school each day, and how much time to spend on each topic.
Break it up
When there’s a lot to study, it can help to break things into several parts. Let’s say you have a spelling test on 20 words. Instead of thinking about all of the words at once, try breaking them down into five-word groups and work on one or two different groups each night.
Ask for help
You can’t study effectively if you don’t understand the material. Be sure to ask your teacher for help. If you’re at home when the confusion occurs, your morn or dad might be able to help.
Sleep tight
So the test is tomorrow and you’ve followed your study plan—but suddenly you can’t remember anything! Don’t panic. Your brain needs time to digest all the information you’ve given it. Try to get a good night’s sleep and you’ll be surprised by what comes back to you in the morning.
小题1:We know from the passage that a loud person is .| A．a student who always answers questions loudly in class | | B．someone who likes to talk with others in a loud voice | | C．a student who likes speaking with others in class | | D．a person who makes a lot of noise in public places |
小题2:According to the author, which of the following is an effective studying method?| A．Don’t try to review everything you have learned in one go. | | B．Try to review what you’ve learned in one go. | | C．To read all your notes the night before the test. | | D．Try to remember everything on the first try. |
小题3:If you don’t understand what you have learnt, you can .| A．read your notes over and over again | | B．turn to people around you for help | | C．put aside the material for later review | | D．ask your teacher to explain it the next day |
小题4:By saying “Sleep tight”, what does the author mean?| A．Sleep again after waking up. | | B．Sleep holding your breath deep. | | C．Get a good night’s sleep. | | D．Go to sleep early every night. |
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Little Mark is only 6, but he has an IQ of 200, a genius among geniuses. But his intelligence comes at a cost. His parents must keep him intellectually simulated（启发）while making sure he is like any other little boy.
Mark has been attracted by the way how the world works since he was a baby. When he was 3, Mark was reading fluently, mostly self-taught. His parents haven"t been able to keep him away from books since.
"I tried many times to stop him reading. We worry about his crazy fond of reading because he constantly wants to read every-thing whatever it is.”
A psychologist at the Centre for gifted children tested Mark and gave him an IQ of 200. The average child of Mark"s age has an IQ of 100. At 200, Mark is a genius-even compared with other child geniuses.
"With children like Mark you can tell that"s a bright child as soon as they walk in. They just have this sort of intensity, and maybe they"re not so good at communicating with people," the psychologist said. "He will never fit perfectly into a class where he"s with children of his age.”But Mark"s mother worries about the "socially isolated" labels. "Nobody wants their child to grow up with that image. I want him to communicate with others freely, but not to be frustrated academically, so it"s really hard to find a balance," she says.
Helen Dudeney from the Talented and Gifted Children Association says Mark is one in a million with such a high IQ. She points out that geniuses are still rare and difficult for the public education system to handle. "The lack of coping comes because teachers aren"t trained in teaching gifted children," says Dudeney.
Helen believes it"s also extremely important for them to be recognized and supported in their talents. Mark"s parents are trying to figure out how best to help Mark. At the moment, there are few options. Mark finds first year work boring and simple, but he must learn to complete the work. His mother says, "We just want to be happy. Just to have a happy childhood and want to go to school every day.”
小题1:By saying "But his intelligence comes at a cost. ",the author means that | A．Mark must pay for his intelligence at a high price | | B．Mark"s intelligence brings him negative effects at the same time | | C．Mark"s intelligence results from his parents | | D．Mark"s parents make Mark clever at all costs |
小题2:Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? | A．Mark"s parents are very satisfied with his love for reading. | | B．Mark began to teach himself reading at the age of 3. | | C．Many child geniuses are not good at communicating with others. | | D．It is hard for parents to bring up a genius. |
小题3:If there are 6. 6 billion people in the world, the number of geniuses with an IQ of 200 will be
________．| A．about 4,400 | B．about 5,500 | C．about 6,600 | D．about 7,700 |
小题4:What would be the best title for the passage? | A．A genius" craziness for books | | B．The life of the genius" parents | | C．The burden of being gifted | | D．The characteristics of Mark |
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During the school year many parents take on the role of driver as they drive their children from one lesson to another .Understandably so. Many of us want our children to have a little taste of everything, from organized sports to music, dance and more. But we can overdo it, leaving our children feeling a little burnt out, and according to parent educator Diane Loisie ,it’s their school work which suffers the most. “After school, if they’re busy in a number of sporting events, besides they need to do their homework, then the time they’ll feel sleepy is in the classroom. Your child needs free time. So if you’re filling up that after school time, then it’s during the day that they’re going to be taking a break.”
Professor Claire McDermott agrees that there’s a lot to be gained from sometimes putting those scheduled lessons and activities away. “Relaxing time is important for children. It’s time just to do the things they want to do. A child can go up to their room, or they can play around. It doesn’t look like productive time; parents certainly wouldn’t be saying ‘Wow, are they ever learning things now?’ But this relaxing time gives both the body and the brain just a wonderful chance to relax after a day. It helps a child prepare for sleep, but it also helps to understand the learning that’s gone on that day.”
It’s hard to prevent signing our kids up for some activities and lessons. After all, many of us want our children to have a head start in life and the chance to join in great activities in the arts or sports is a part of that. However, Loisie feels that in the long run most children feel better with just a few key activities because it gives them an opportunity to master them. “When we get our children in too many activities because we want our children to experience everything, then what we’re doing is setting them up not to be good at one thing or gaining a skill.” So choose your children’s activities wisely. It may be one of the best things you’ve ever done for your kids… and for the family drivers!
小题1:What is the biggest disadvantage for children to attend too many lessons after school?| A．They can get bored easily about everything. | | B．They might have no time to do the homework. | | C．They might not pay much attention to learning. | | D．They cannot easily focus on learning during the day. |
小题2:What should we think of children’s playing around aimlessly?| A．It is productive. | B．It is helpful. | C．It is a bad habit. | D．It is a waste of time. |
小题3:Why should parents limit the activities our children attend?| A．Because children have no time. | | B．Because children cannot learn many things. | | C．Because children do not have enough sleep. | | D．Because children cannot focus on too many activities. |
小题4:What is the main idea of this passage?| A．Don’t be children’s drivers after school. | | B．Choose activities for your children wisely. | | C．Make your children learn as much as possible. | | D．Let children learn something from various subjects. |
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Many of us don’t like what we see around us but the last thing we do is to change it. I think that is the beginning of failure and that is why what we hate remains around us. If you don’t want to see things around you, don’t just hope it’ll change.
We have such an amazing power of creativity inside us to change the way things work around us. Only lazy people go about and say that is the way things have been working. I’ve come to discover that things around us depend on our actions and inactions. What I mean is that the circumstances that we like depend only on the things we do and the things we don’t do.
Do you want your country to change? Start by changing the small things around you. Before you think too far about any small thing to change, your habit should be the first thing to change. Change what you think about and talk about. Can you remember how difficult it was for you to break a habit that you desired to break some years back? If so, then you must accept that things aren’t just going to change by a magic thought. If it isn’t so easy to change yourself when you want to, it isn’t going to be so easy to change the people around you.
I think the best way I’ve changed people around me is that I changed myself. When you change, they’ll change. Just change yourself and see how many people will tell you later that you are the one who changes them. That’s one simple way young people can change their nations.
小题1: According to the text, why do we fail to change what we don’t like? _______| A．Because we lack the power of creativity. | | B．Because we never plan to change them. | | C．Because they cannot be changed. | | D．Because we don’t have the ability. |
小题2:The author can change people around him because he has realized that .| A．things around us decide what we do | | B．the further you think, the better | | C．his actions can affect things around him | | D．he has to change the nation first |
小题3:The third paragraph aims at .| A．telling readers one of the author’s interesting experiences | | B．giving an example to show how to change things around us | | C．showing readers how to change a nation | | D．asking us to remember to change our nation |
小题4:What can we learn from the text? ________| A．Circumstance creates a person. | | B．It is never too late to change your habits. | | C．A long journey begins with the first step. | | D．Changing ourselves means changing others. |
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