2）Interactive reading

Another way of thinking about reading is to describe it as an interactive process, where the text brings something to you and you bring something to the text. Readers bring together all their knowledge of the world with what they see on the page in front of them. That is why, when reading in our own language, we don’t need to read every word. We add meaning which is not actually stated. 3）From supported reading to independent reading

Language learners start by needing considerable support as they read. Textbooks supply this support in the form of introductions that summaries the contents, glossaries, pictures, explanations of new grammar points. In your reading you need to move gradually from this support to reading more the text itself. 51．According to the author, ________.

A．looking up the dictionary is of great help for the understanding B．reading more promotes the gaining of vocabulary C．the more you read，the clearer the meaning is D．the amount of vocabulary is the key to reading 52．Successful learners recommend ________. A．trying to look first at the big picture B．looking carefully at each of the small pieces C．focusing on every word D．“bottom-up”approach

53．The word “chore” in the first paragraph maybe means ________. A．an important aspect B．a difficult and tiring thing C．an easy question D．something special

54．You come across a new or doubtful word when you are reading, you can ________. A．just miss it and let it be

B．keep looking at the surrounding words C．look it up in the dictionary each time D．make sense of it with the help of dictionary

B

China is likely to surpass the U.S. to become world’s largest online game market this year, according to a recent report by market research firm iResearch. China’s online game market generated revenue(总收入) of 20.8 billion yuan($3.04 billion) in 2008, up 52.2% over the previous year. Over 80% of the revenue came from big, multiplayer online games, with the rest generated from Web games and mobile games.

The overall market is expected to keep growing at an average annual rate of 20% in the coming five years. And iResearch forecasts that the Chinese online market will be worth more than 68 billion yuan by 2012, which will account for almost half of the global market by then. At present, U.S., China and Korea are the world’s top three largest online game markets, making up about 29%, 27% and 21% respectively of the global online game market, according to the report.

U.S. game companies derive a major part of their revenue from sales of games overseas. South Korea’s online game industry generates half of its revenue from games in its home market. In China, however, most of the money comes directly from its own game players. Negatively influenced by the global economic downturn, both the U.S. and Korea markets will see a drop in game exporting, iResearch estimates. In China, the enormous base and fast growing of online gamers will further boost China’s online game industry, said the report. China is currently home to 55.5 million online game players, according to the latest stats by the China Internet Network Information Center(CNNIC). In its report, iResearch found that figures for gamers under 18 and above 40 grew at their fastest rate yet last year, though it didn’t disclose specifics. 55．The second and third paragraphs show that ________.

A．The global online game market will be worth more than 136 billion yuan in 2012. B．China’s online game market increased by 20% in 2008. C．China’s online game market will become 60% less in 2009.

D．US, China and Korea together account for 90% of the global online game market.

56．China’s online game industry is different from that of the US and Korea because it’s ________. A．made up of online, Web and mobile games B．easily affected by the global economy C．mainly based upon its home market

D．among the three largest online game markets

57．Which of the following things is mentioned as a factor in the rapid development of China’s online game industry?

A．The rapid growth of online gamers in China. B．A drop in game imports to China. C．The global economic downturn. D．The development of technology in China.

58．According to the last paragraph, which of the following is TRUE? A．CNNC and iResearch worked together on the report.

B．Gamers under 18 were one of the age groups which grew the fastest last year. C．At present there are 55.5 million online game providers in China. D．The statements of CNNC and iResearch are contradictory.

C

Several years ago I worked in an office, which I had a locust tree growing outside the window. It had grown into a tall tree and must have been there for a long time. The tree blocked the view and made the office seem dull, unfortunately this happened to be the room assigned to me and I was depressed by it for quite some time.

When the first spring came, everything was green except the locust tree. Secretly, I was very happy because I had thought it had died.

One morning when I opened the window for fresh air, I unexpectedly smelt a familiar sweet scent floating into my office but I couldn’t name it. Suddenly, I realized it was the locust tree! The tree that I thought dead was blossoming in full glory.

From then on, I usually came to the office very early to see dew forming on the locust tree blossoms and every year was eager to see spring again.

During summer, the green leaves provided shade protecting me from the harsh sunlight, but allowing enough light in to make it pleasant. In autumn, the leaves turned into many different colors. Its beauty

touched my soul. Many times I thought to take photos but never did. Then I had to leave in a hurry. Later in life it became a great regret that I had not done so.

Actually, many times in our lives, we think we own something, therefore we don’t cherish it. We don’t feel regretful until we lose it one day! Moreover, sometimes, we have to accept the things we don’t want and need to discover the hidden beauty to find unexpected joy! 59．The author of the passage employed a writing way ________. A．of holding and releasing B．that released first, then held C．that held first, then released D．that was not holding or releasing

60．What the author wanted to tell us is that ________.

A．not being delighted for what you have got and not feeling pity on the lost B．think twice before you leap C．treat everything calmly D．cherish what you’ve owned

61．The reason the author came to the office early is ________. A．to enjoy the dew B．to finish her work early C．to do some cleaning D．to avoid the burning sun

62．The underlined word “so” in the fifth paragraph perhaps refers to ________. A．that I couldn’t see the tree any longer B．that I should have taken some photos C．that I had to leave D．that the tree died

D