Day 1

Teach differently (P3)
阅读短文并根据文章内容回答问题,注意答案不要超过题目要求的词数。
1. Why does the author mention Steve Jobs and Michael Dell in the first paragraph? (No more than 12 words)

2. What did the author think of American students before he went to the US? (No more than 10 words)

3. Why does the author think it’s unfair to label Americans as “not smart”? (No more than 20 words)

4. What does the author think is one problem with Chinese people’s way of assessing students’ abilities? (No more than 5 words)

5. What is the author’s main purpose in writing this article? (No more than 10 words)


Day 2

Best cities for... (P4)
Choose the best answer:
1. According to the article, the Artic Snow Hotel is unique in that ______.
A. it is located at the exact North Pole
B. it is entirely made up of snow and ice
C. it provides free gingerbread cookies and hot tubs for tourists
D. it has a history dating back to the 1820s

2. We can learn from the article that visitors to Quebec during Christmas season ______.
A. will be given free Christmas cards
B. are mostly there to watch the lighting of the huge Christmas tree
C. might find precious copies of Charles Dickens’s Christmas stories at the German Christmas market
D. can enjoy themselves with various kinds of snow entertainment

3. The main purpose of the article is ______.
A. to supply readers with information on interesting Christmas celebrations
B. to tell readers where to go for fun on Christmas
C. to show readers how to appreciate the Christmas spirit
D. to offer readers some money-saving tips for Christmas spending


Day 3

Pictures that don’t... (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. The author mentioned Henkel’s trip to the Grand Canyon at the beginning to ______.
A. describe the great view of the Grand Canyon
B. complain about some tourists’ bad habits
C. point out people’s obsession with taking pictures
D. give suggestions on how to enjoy one’s tour

2. Which of the following statements about Henkel’s study is TRUE according to the article?
A. Taking pictures in a museum tour helps students recognize objects better.
B. Reviewing pictures always helps people bring back memories.
C. Pictures that focus on the details of objects are likely to improve people’s memories.
D. People should spend more time studying real objects than taking pictures of them.

3. The underlined word “amassing” in the last paragraph probably means ______.
A. displaying
B. collecting
C. ignoring
D. remembering

4. What is the article mainly about?
A. Some skills to learn for taking pictures.
B. People’s obsession with taking pictures and its influence.
C. How pictures remind us of our past.
D. How to deal with pictures after taking trips.


Day 4


Red-nosed classic (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following statements about the storybook Bob May created for his daughter is TRUE according to the article?
A. The book is full of romantic stories about Bob and Evelyn.
B. The book describes how Rudolph later became popular.
C. The book is about a reindeer that finds it difficult to get along in the world.
D. The book introduces a lot of popular Christmas traditions in the US.

2. What does the author mean by “But the story didn’t end there” in Paragraph 4?
A. Bob May also made reindeer toys for his daughter.
B. Bob May and his family had to face more difficulties later.
C. Something unexpected happened to Bob May after he finished the story.
D. Many people created Christmas stories following the example of Bob May.

3. Which of the following order of events is correct according to the article?
a. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was adapted to a hit Christmas song.
b. Bob May got a job as a copywriter at Montgomery Ward.
c. Bob May lost his wife to cancer.
d. Bob May sold the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer story to Montgomery Ward.
e. Bob May drew on his own experiences to create a Christmas story to comfort his daughter.
A. cbeda B. bceda C. bcead D. cebad

4. What kind of message does the author want to convey through the article?
A. Life is full of unexpected yet lucky turns.
B. There is nothing wrong with being different from others.
C. People have to work hard to fit in with society if they want to survive.
D. People will be rewarded in the end if they keeping giving love to others.


Day 5


Choose the best answer:
Finally, a cell phone
That’s... a phone
With rates as low as $3.75 per week!
“Well, I finally did it. I finally decided to enter the digital age and get a cell phone. My kids have been annoying me and the last straw was when my car broke down, and I was stuck by the highway for an hour before someone stopped to help. But when I went to the cell phone store, I almost changed my mind. The phones all have cameras, computers and a “global-positioning” something or other that’s supposed to spot me from space. Goodness, all I want to do is to be able to talk to my grandkids! The people at the store weren’t much help. They couldn’t understand why someone wouldn’t want a phone the size of a postage stamp. And the rate plans! They were confusing, and expensive... and the contract (合同) lasted for two years! I’d almost given up until a friend told me about her new Jitterbug phone. Now, I have the convenience and safety of being about to stay in touch – with a phone I can actually use.”
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1. What made “I” finally think of getting a cell phone?
A. Being stuck by the highway.
B. Being urged by his grandkids.
C. Being persuaded by cell phone salespersons.
D. Being attracted by the friendly return policy.
2. On the monthly basis of 100 minutes, the Jitterbug weekly rate is about ____.
A. $3.75 B. $4.99 C. $14. 99 D. $19.99
3. An advantage of Jitterbug mentioned in the passage is _____.
A. its discount price with a free gift
B. its reasonable rate plans without a contract
C. its “global-positioning” system with 911 access
D. its good customer service all over the world
4. The main purpose of the passage is to _____.
A. tell a customer’s story of Jitterbug
B. provide two ways to order Jitterbug
C. give a brief introduction of Jitterbug
D. attract potential customers to Jitterbug


（答案见下期）


上期参考答案


D1 1. Its wonderful display of the space world and the psychological challenges the characters go through.
2. 该杂志评论道：“在描绘我们头顶上那个令人畏惧又美轮美奂的太空世界时，《地心引力》从多个层面上震撼了我们。” 3. To repair the Hubble space telescope. 4. She is calm, strong-minded and independent. 5. They enjoyed the film and connected with its characters.
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