1、.阅读理解ABookstores are a travellers best friend: they provide convenient shelter in bad weather, and they often host readings and other cultural events. Here is a look at the worlds six greatest bookstores.Adrian Harringtonsince 1971. Rare books; rare first editions; leatherbound sets and general anti
2、ques (古玩)Address：64A Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London，England, UK.Another Country Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany.Another Country is an English language secondhand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. They have about 20, 000 books that you can buy or borrow. Some regular events are hel
3、d at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and film nights.Atlantis Books Oa, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece，founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England，and the United States. Throughout the year i
4、t has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good oldfashioned dance parties.Barts Books Ojai, California, US.A. “The Worlds Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”， a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelves of books face the street, and regular customers are asked to d
5、rop coins into the doors coin box to pay for any books they take whenever the store is closed.10 Corso Como Milan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art, architecture, design, graphics and fashion，along with a strong emphasis on photography. It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by Carl
6、a Sozzani.The Bookworm A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with five locations in three cities in ChinaBeijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floortoceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.语篇解读本文是一篇应用文，主要
7、介绍了六个世界上赫赫有名的书店。1Which of the following bookstores has the longest history?AAdrian Harrington.BAtlantis Books.CBarts Books.D10 Corso Como.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的“Adrian Harrington since 1971”，第四段的“founded in 2004”，第五段的“founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964”及第六段的“It was founded in 1990 in Milan”可知，Barts Boo
8、ks有着最长的历史。答案：C2What can you do in Atlantis Books?AAttend a festival.BLearn photography.CEnjoy rare books.DBuy books anytime.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals.dance parties.”可知，在Atlantis Books你可以参加文学节。答案：A3How is The Bookworm different from the other bookstores?A
9、It is used as a library.BIt hosts all sorts of activities.CIt focuses on photography.DIt has branches in different cities.解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“now with five locations in three cities in ChinaBeijing，Suzhou and Chengdu”可知，The Bookworm与其他书店的区别在于它在不同的城市有分店。答案：DBThere is a lot to learn about the creations
10、of Beatrix Potternot only is she the author and illustrator of one of the worlds most famous childrens books，The Tale of Peter Rabbit，but also a pioneering conservationist with the spirit of a scientist.“Potter grew up as the daughter of a wealthy Victorian family, but along with her brother who fil
11、led an entire floor of their large house in London with all sorts of animals，” said Anne Lundin, a retired professor for the UWMadison School of Library and Information Studies.“As an adult, she was a frustrated botanical illustrator and scientist. That field was not open to her because she was fema
12、le，”Lundin said. Potter was urged to turn the charming illustrations and stories she wrote in letters to children into books. She wrote 23 books in alla body of work that has inspired plays, ballets, films and an astonishing amount of merchandise.“The Tale of Peter Rabbit is probably the most famous
13、 childrens book in the world, which was published in 1902 and has really stood the test of time. Its been translated into 36 languages. The parents and grandparents will share it with the next generation，”said Lundin.Potter also made a mark on the world through her land conservation. “In many ways,
14、she was like Peter Rabbit，venturing into a world of adventure and risk. She withdrew from London as soon as she started making some money on her books to the Lake District and became an extremely important farmer and conservationist. She preserved and passed on 15 farms and over 4,000 acres，which we
15、re given back to the country as gifts in the 20th century，”said Lundin.Even though she was born 150 years ago, she was amazingly modernher embracing of the natural world, commented Jennifer Blatchley Smith, an artistic director of the show Peter Rabbit Tales to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Pot
16、ters birth.语篇解读本文主要介绍了儿童作家Beatrix Potter的故事。4What helped Beatrix Potter to write The Tale of Peter Rabbit successfully?AHer life and work experiences.BHer specialty in animated (动画) pictures.CHer success in becoming a botanical scientist.DHer interest in animals in childhood alone.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段和第三段
17、的整体内容可推知，儿童作家Beatrix Potter成功地写出了The Tale of Peter Rabbit，这与她的生活和工作经历密不可分。答案：A5What does the word “frustrated” in the third paragraph mean?ADisappointed.BDevoted.CMotivated.DInspired.解析：词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“That field was not open to her because she was female”可推知，Potter在成为植物插图画家和科学家的道路上不是一帆风顺的，主要是因为当时这一领域
18、还未对女性开放，由此可推知frustrated意为“不得志的，失意的”，故选A。答案：A6What is Beatrix Potter?AA botanist and artist.BAn extremely important farmer and successful scientist.CA writer，conservationist and farmer.DAn artistic director.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段可知，Beatrix Potter是一个作家兼有科学家精神的保护主义者，结合倒数第二段可知，Beatrix Potter还是一个农民，故选C。答案：C7Why
19、does the author write the article?AIn celebration of Potters 150th birthday.BIn honour of Potters new contributions.CIn praise of Potters spirit of selflessness.DIn support of Potters book promotions.解析：作者意图题。根据最后一段的整体内容可知，作者写本文的目的在于庆祝Potter的150周年诞辰。答案：A.阅读七选五While you are travelling abroad, cultura
20、l mistakes are more serious than linguistic mistakes, which can lead to serious misunderstanding and even ill feeling between individuals.1 Touching Someone2 In Mediterranean countries, if you dont touch someones arm when talking to them or if you dont greet them with kisses or a warm hug, youll be
21、considered cold. But backslap(拍背)someone who isnt a family member or a good friend in Korea, and youll make them uncomfortable. In Thailand, the head is considered sacrednever even pat a child on the head.Talking over DinnerIn some countries, like China, Japan and some African nations, the food is t
22、he thing, so dont start chatting about your days adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner.3 Its not because your group is unfriendly, but because mealtimes are for eating, not talking.Removing Your Shoes or NotTake off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and th
23、e hostess will find you uncivilized, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and youll be considered disrespectful. So，if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your laces.4Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highl
24、y sensitive to native behavior.5 And dont feel offended if something seems offensive like queue jumping.After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.APersonal space varies as you travel the globe.BAsians consider removing shoes impolite at home.CNever be completely surprised by
25、 anything.DThe linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.ELook out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.FIf not，keep the shoes on.GYoull likely be met with silence.答案：1.E2.A3.G4.F5.C.语法填空Being raised in a family of teachers, I 1.have_got/gotten (get)
26、plenty of chances to connect myself with literature since a young age. So I have many stories about me and reading.It was my father who took me on the road to reading and made me appreciate 2.its(it)beauty. When I was a little girl，he bought me a book 3.named(name) Romance of the Three Kingdoms. I w
27、as too young to read this difficult work，so my father explained it to me 4.patiently(patient). From then on, I started to enjoy reading books.When I became a middle school student, I began to read some simplified English classics on my own. Sometimes, I would write down my thoughts and 5.feelings (f
28、eel) and share them with my father. Among all the books that I read during my middle school years, Jane Eyre left the 6.deepest (deep) impression on me. I was having some difficulties with my studies at that time, 7.but Jane Eyres persistence (坚持) and courage inspired me a lot. Thanks to my reading
29、habit, I managed 8.to_overcome (overcome) the difficulties of my studies.Now, Im a senior high school student and very busy with my studies. But I still keep on reading in my spare time. My mother told me that I should be absorbed 9.in my studies，but in my point of view，I regard reading as an oasis(
30、绿洲)that can make me relax.Recently，I thought about the benefits 10.that/which reading could bring us. Reading can clear our minds and motivate us. In addition, we may broaden our horizons and gain more knowledge through reading. I hope that my story can inspire you to start your own reading adventure.