Question

【题目】七选五

Reading books can be a great way to pick up new vocabulary, see grammar in action and develop your understanding of a language.【1】

For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple. Avoid the classics, for they often use very old English words and can involve complex themes. Children's books are a great place to start.【2】.Dr Seuss writes his books in thyme and they are all very funny. Starting with something like this means you are more likely to finish the book and want to read more.

【3】The book isn't too long and if you've seen the film it may be easier to follow. If you like reading about historical events, Anne Holm’s I am David is a good read.

If you're not quite ready to read a full book, why not try Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes? 【4】Or, try a very short book like one from Roger Hargeaves's Mr Men and Little Miss series. Although they are intended for young children, they are a good way to pick up some more basic vocabulary.

My final piece of advice would be to read something that interests you. Look at the short summary of the book on the back cover and see if it looks like something that you would enjoy. Think about the type that is in your own language and find one of that type in English. 【5】.

A. Dr Seuss's books are guaranteed to make you laugh.

B. The key to success is choosing the right book for you.

C. Reading can bring you a lot of fun as well as knowledge.

D. For more advanced learners, you could try the Hobbit by J.R.R.Tolkien.

E. This way, you're more likely to enjoy reading, rather than see it as a headache.

F. How much you can understand a book depends on your vocabulary.

G. This book contains lots of short stories, based on fairy tales, all written in thyme.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】D

【4】G

【5】E

【解析】

【1】B 本段第一句说明阅读的对于英语学习意义重大，接着2、3、5段第一句For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple. 和The book isn't too long and if you've seen the film it may be easier to follow. 以及My final piece of advice would be to read something that interests you.说明选择合适的阅读材料更重要。所以B项The key to success is choosing the right book for you.符合整个上下文串联。

【2】A 根据上一句Children's books are a great place to start.可知儿童读物更适合初学者，因为儿童读物更简单易懂。横线后一句Dr Seuss writes his books in thyme and they are all very funny.介绍了Dr Seuss的书的特点，可知作者是在推荐Dr Seuss的书给初学者。故A正确。

【3】D 本段和第二段向对应，根据第二段第一句For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple.可知第二段是对初学者的建议，那么本段应该是给知识层次更高一点的学习者的建议。故D项or more advanced learners, you could try the Hobbit by J.R.R.Tolkien.符合段落串联。

【4】G 根据上句If you're not quite ready to read a full book, why not try Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes?作者推荐了Roald Dahl的Revolting Rhymes，那么本句就是介绍这本书的特点。故G项This book contains lots of short stories, based on fairy tales, all written in thyme.符合上下文串联。

【5】E 根据上句Think about the type that is in your own language and find one of that type in English.先考虑你自己的母语的类型的书，然后再在英语中找出类似的书，用这种方法提高阅读的兴趣。故E项正确。