14.As we grow old,we realize that we have so little time to read and there are so many great books that we've yet to get around to.Yet re-readers are everywhere around us.For certain fans,re-reading The Lord of the Rings is a conventional practice annually.One friend told me that Jane Austen's Emma can still surprise him,despite his having read it over 50times.
New sudden clear understandings can be gained from the process of re-reading.Journalist Rebacca Mead,a long-time Englishwoman in New York,first came across George Eliot's Middlemarch at 17.Since then,she has read it again every five years.With each re-reading,it has opened up further; in each chapter of her life,it has resonated (引起共鳴) differently.Mead evidenced the large number of ways in which really good books not only stand the test of repeated reading,but also offer fresh gifts each time we crack their spines.These kinds of books grow with us.
Scientists have also recognized the mental health benefits of re-reading.Research conducted with readers in the US found that on our first reading,we are concerned with the"what"and the"why".Second time round,we're able to better appreciate the emotions that the plot continues to express.As researcher CristelRussell of the American University explained,returning to a book"brings new or renewed appreciation of both the great book and its readers."
It's true that we often find former selves on the pages of old books (if we're fond of making notes on the pages).These texts can carry us back to a time and place,and remind us of the kind of person that we were then.We're changed not only by living experience but also by reading experience.More than the movie director,the writer calls upon our imaginations,using words to lead us to experience mixed feelings in literature.
Re-reading a book takes up more time,but as Mead confirms,the rewards make it extremely worthwhile.
28.The two books are mentioned in Paragraph 1mainly toB.
A.a(chǎn)ttract the attention of readers          
B.introduce the topic of the passage
C.provide some background information   
D.show the similarity between re-readers
29.The underlined expression"crack their spines"in Paragraph 2refers toB.
A.recite them     
B.re-read them      
C.recall them     
D.retell them
30.It can be learned from the passage thatC.
A.reading benefits people both mentally and physically
B.readers mainly focus on feelings on their first reading
C.we know ourselves better through re-reading experience
D.writers inspire the same imaginations as film directors do
31.The purpose of the passage is toC.
A.call on different understandings of old books
B.focus on the mental health benefits of reading
C.bring awareness to the significance of re-reading
D.introduce the effective ways of re-reading old books.

分析 隨著我們漸漸變老,我們意識(shí)到我們讀書的時(shí)間很少,有很多好書,我們沒有去讀.再讀的時(shí)候會(huì)得到一些新鮮東西.科學(xué)家們還認(rèn)識(shí)到重讀會(huì)給心理健康帶來好處.

解答 28.B.推理判斷題.根據(jù)第一段第一句As we grow old,we realize that we have so little time to read and there are so many great books that we've yet to get around to.隨著我們漸漸變老,我們意識(shí)到我們讀書的時(shí)間很少,有很多好書,我們沒有去讀.故選B.
29.B.詞義猜測題.根據(jù)第二段倒數(shù)第二句中but also offer fresh gifts each time而且提供新鮮禮物每一次---,可知:再讀的時(shí)候會(huì)得到一些新鮮東西,故選B.
30.C.推理判斷題.根據(jù)第三段前兩句Scientists have also recognized the mental health benefits of re-reading.Research conducted with readers in the US found that on our first reading,we are concerned with the"what"and the"why".科學(xué)家們還認(rèn)識(shí)到重讀帶來的心理健康的好處.根據(jù)對美國的讀者研究發(fā)現(xiàn),在我們第一次閱讀我們關(guān)心的是"什么"和"為什么".故選C.
31.C.主旨大意題.根據(jù)最后一段最后一句A book,of course,takes up more time,but as Mead confirms,the rewards make it adequately worthwhile.一本書,當(dāng)然,占用更多的時(shí)間,但是米德確認(rèn),獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)使它得到充分的價(jià)值.故選C.

點(diǎn)評(píng) 考察學(xué)生的細(xì)節(jié)理解和推理判斷能力,做細(xì)節(jié)理解題時(shí)一定要找到文章中的原句,和題干進(jìn)行比較,再做出正確的選擇.在做推理判斷題不要以個(gè)人的主觀想象代替文章的事實(shí),要根據(jù)文章事實(shí)進(jìn)行合乎邏輯的推理判斷.

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C.Nations would not need to tighten their emissions targets.
D.The Agreement's minimum goal would not be reached.
23.If those island nations not far above sea level are to survive,the maximum temperature rise,since the start of the industrial age,should beB.
A.0.8℃
B.1.5℃
C.2℃
D.3.5℃

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1.A university degree is no(51)C of a job,and job hunting in itself requires a whole set of skills.if you find you are not getting past the first interview,ask yourself what is happening.Is it a(n)(52)A to communicate or are there some skills you lack?And find out what you need t do to bring yourself up to the level of(53)D that would make you more attractive t them.
Do not be too discouraged if you are(54)B for a job,but think about the reasons the employers give.Those who made the second interview might have been studying the same subject as you and be of (55)C ability level,but they had something which made them a(56)A match to the selector's ideal.That could be experience gained through projects or vacation work,or it might be that they were better at communicating what they could offer.Do not take the comments at (57)B value:think back to the interviews that generated them and make a list of where you think the shortfall in your performance lies.With this sort of analytical approach you will eventually get your foot in the door.
Deciding how long you should stay in your first job is a tough call.Stay too long and future employers may question your(58)D and ambition.Of course,it depends on where you are aiming.If you are a graduate,spending five or six years in the same job is not too long provided that you take full advantage of the (59)B.However,do not use this as a(n) (60)C for lacking interest or enthusiasm.Graduates sometimes fail to take ownership of their careers and take the initiative.It is up to you to make the most of what's available within a company,and to monitor progress in case you need to(61)C.This applies particularly if you are still not sure where your career path lies.
It is helpful to think through what kind of experience you need to get your(62)B job and it is not a problem to move around to a certain extent.But in the(63)D stages of your career you need a definite strategy for reaching your goal,so think about that carefully before deciding to step forward from your first job.You must cultivate(64)A to be competent for any role.There is no guarantee that you will get adequate training,and research has shown that if you do not receive proper help in a new role,it can take 18months to (65)C it.

51.A.inputB.causeC.guaranteeD.preparation
52.A.failureB.keyC.introductionD.contribution
53.A.highlightB.commentC.fluencyD.qualification
54.A.a(chǎn)skedB.refusedC.headedD.helped
55.A.differentB.highC.similarD.low
56.A.closerB.betterC.strongerD.poorer
57.A.depthB.faceC.dataD.test
58.A.characterB.personalityC.behaviorD.drive
59.A.knowledgeB.experienceC.skillD.loyalty
60.A.substituteB.equivalentC.excuseD.requirement
61.A.pass byB.switch onC.move onD.stick to
62.A.part-timeB.dreamC.secureD.well-paid
63.A.criticalB.lastC.middleD.early
64.A.patienceB.loveC.habitsD.friendship
65.A.knowB.prohibitC.masterD.select.

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2.Brian arrived at the San Francisco airport two hours before the flight to Paris.He was wearing three shirts,a jacket,two pairs of socks,a pair of shorts,and two pairs of jeans.He was carrying one small backpack,which was very full,but he didn't have any other luggage.Brian needed to meet a man named Tony before he checked in for his flight.He found Tony near the Air France counter.Tony gave him a round-trip ticket and a small package.
"Give this package to Jean-Paul at the airport in Paris.He will have a sign with your name on it.I think you can find him easily,"Tony said."You don't have any luggage,right?"
"Only this backpack,"Brian answered."You said I could bring one carry-on bag."
"That's right,one carry-on bag is fine.Have a good trip."
"Thanks."
      Is Brian a criminal (犯罪)?Not at all.He is an air courier.And he paid only $110 for the round-trip ticket to Paris.Air couriers get cheap airline tickets because they take important packages and papers to foreign countries.Businesses sometimes,need to get Packages and papers to people in foreign countries by the next day.Often,the only way they can do this is to use an air-courier company.It is not cheap for a business to send  a package with an air courier,but it is quick.
     Every year about 80,000 people worldwide travel as air couriers.The number of tickets for courier travel is growing by about 10 percent a year.However,air-courier travel isn't for everyone.But if you have very little money,can be flexible (靈活的) about your travel plans,and don't mind wearing the same clothes for a week,it can be a great way to take a vacation!

26.Why was Brian wearing so many clothes for his travel?C
     A.Because they were the uniform for air couriers.
     B.Because that made him easier to be recognized.
     C.Because his backpack had no room for his clothes,
     D.because he did not have any luggage with him.
27.An air courier is a person whoD   
     A.manages a business company in foreign countries
     B.organizes international flights for tourists
     C.travels around the world with cheap tickets
     D.delivers papers and packages to foreign countries
28,Businesses choose the air-courier service becauseC    
     A.it costs less                     B.it is flexible
     C.it saves time                     D.it grows fast
29.One of the disadvantages of traveling as an air courier is that heA    
     A.cannot decide when and where to travel
     B.cannot take any luggage with him
     C.has to wear two pairs of jeans
     D.saves little money from the travel
30.Which would be the best title for the passage?D
     A.Activities of a Law-breaker
     B.An Ideal Way to Travel
     C.No Air-courier Travel
     D.A Developing Business.

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