The publication of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" gladdens booksellers across China. The British and American editions were No. 1 and No. 3 respectively on the sales chart of the Beijing Xidan Book Building last week. The book's poster is highlighted and news about the book can often be heard on the radio.
Why is the book so attractive to children? With curious mood, the author got a copy of "Harry Potter". Originally, I wanted to glance over it and made some criticisms. But, out of expectation, the author has been deeply attracted by the magic world. On the other hand, one cannot help asking: where is our own "Harry Potter"?
The Chinese nation has a history of 5,000 years, which cannot be regarded as short and its culture as not profound. With a vast market of youngsters, China did publish many books popular among children. However, why are the present works not as good as those imported?
There come two major reasons: Firstly, quite a number of children's books are of strong sense of teaching, and lack interest and entertainment. Children often have a feeling of being "educated". No wonder they don't like them. Secondly, children's reading materials involving "idiom stories" and "Chinese talents' stories", though always in different covers, are usually much the same or plagiarized. One knows the ending as early as in the beginning. In final analysis, the authors of the books seldom take children's requirements into consideration.
As a matter of fact, each child has his own wonderful imagination. They long to understand the world and nature. Similarly they have their own choices. They dislike similar stories, even if the stories are excellent. First-class reading for children should be very interesting, which contains knowledge and the essence of national culture, which are presented in children's language.
Market is a touchstone for products. The theory also holds true for cultural products. It is hoped that the authors of children's books can learn something from the good market of "Harry Potter" and write out more and better books loved by children.
64. The disadvantages of our books are the following except____
A. they have little sense of interest and entertainment
B. many of our books are of the same
C. the authors didn’t pay much attention to the children’s tastes.
D. Our authors never know what our children need.
65. The reason why the imported book is so popular is that _____.
A. it has no sense of teaching B. it opens a wonderful world for children to explore
C. it is only written in children’s language D. it is advertised more on TV or poster.
66. What’s the feeling of the writer when he finishes reading “Harry Potter”?
A. He is so angry that he wants to criticize the book
B. He is also attracted by the book
C. He is shocked by the book, meanwhile he is worried about our books.
D. He can’t help looking for Harry Potter.
67. What does the writer mean by writing “where’s our own Harry Potter”?
A. We are short of books for children
B. We Chinese must produce books as popular as “Harry Potter”.
C. Authors should write books in the same way as “Harry Potter”
D. Our authors are hoped to make the market of our books for children take off
D
Peaceful Use of Space Resources Drives China's Space Program
China's successful launch of its second manned spacecraft Shenzhou-6 has drawn worldwide applause. It has become the third nation in the world capable of putting men into space.
It is widely believed home abroad that the latest progress made by China will surely improve national cohesiveness（内聚性）and make the country's 1.3 billion people more confident in their future in terms of social and economic progress.
However, some people in and outside China describe China's manned space program as a prestige project which yields little economic benefit.
They argue that billions of US dollars spent on the decade-old space program may be better used for poverty relief and education as millions of Chinese still have a poor living and many children cannot afford basic schooling. However, mankind does need to make use of space resources for sustainable human development.
Space technology has become increasingly important for the exploration and peaceful use of space resources due to the shrinking reserve of natural resources on the Earth.
Lunar reserve of isotope helium 3 is sufficient for human need for about 10,000 years, which is attractive to the mankind being troubled by high oil prices and limited oil reserve.
China has benefited from the dividend of its investment in space sector. Space technology has become an indispensable part of people's daily life, such as weather forecast, telecommunications, disaster reduction, and resources prospecting.
Striving hard to feed its 1.3 billion people and more in the future, China has been developing improved species of crops on the basis of space technology, mostly through recoverable satellites and spacecraft.
Information obtained from Shenzhou-3 and Shenzhou-4 in Earth observation has been used for maritime(海上的) pollution control and desertification(沙漠化) control projects, which is useful for China and other parts of the world.
China has listed space technology and information technology among the country's seven high-tech fields in its national high-tech research and development program initiated in 1986.
68. Which point of view may the author not agree to?
A. The successful launch is significant to the development of our country.
B. The successful launch proves that our space technology is advanced in the world.
C. Though the launch is successful, it benefits little in term of economy.
D. It’s necessary to explore resources in space.
69. Some people think China’s manned space program yields little economic benefits as they think about the following except _____.
A. there are many poor areas in China lacking supports.
B. many children can’t go to school because of poverty.
C. it will delay the progress of economy.
D. it costs too much on the space program.
70. Which supports the idea of the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Resources are shrinking all over the world
B. There are not enough useful resources for human use.
C. The mankind is worrying about less and less oil resource D. All above
71. What does the underlined word “prestige” perhaps mean in the 3rd paragraph?
A. fame B. success C. failure D. pride
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Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
Global English Center
*General English in all four skills：listening，speaking，reading，and writing．
*3-month（700 yuan），6-month（1，200 yuan）and one-year（2，000 yuan）courses．
*Choice of morning or evening classes，3 hours per day，Mon—Fri．
*Experienced college English teachers．
*Close to city center and bus stops．
Tel：67705272 Add：105 Ahongshan Road，100082
Modem Language School
*Special courses in English for business，travel，banking．hotel management and office skills．
*Small classes（12-16 students）on Sat. & Sun. from 2︰00-5︰00 p. m.
*Native English teachers from Canada and USA．
*Language lab and computers supplied．
*3-month course：1，050 yuan；6-month course：1，850 yuan．
Write or phone；Modem Language School，675 Park Road．100056
Tel：67353019
The 21 st Century English Training Centre
*We specialize in effective（卓有成效的）teaching at all levels．
*We offer morning or afternoon classes．both three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan．
*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays．
*Entrance exams：June 1 and Dec．1．
*Only 15-minute walk from city center．
Call 67801642 for more information．
The International House of English
*Three／Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost：60 yuan for
12 hours per week；convenient（方便的）class hours：9︰00-12︰00 a. m. and 2︰00-5︰00
p.m.
*A four-month evening programmer for developing speaking skills （same cost as day classes）.
*Free sightseeing and social activities（活动）．
*Very close to the Central Park．For further information call 67432308.
72．You work from 9︰00 a. m. to 4︰30 p. m. every day. Which school will you choose?
A. Global English Center and Modem Language School.
B. Global English Center and the International House.
C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century.
D. The 21st Century and the International House.
73．The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that________.
A. its teaching quality is better B. it is nearest to the city center
C. its courses are more advanced D. it requires an entrance examination
74．You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it________.
A. offers free sightseeing and social activities B. has a special course in spoken English
C. costs less than the other schools D. has native English teachers
75．If you take the evening programmed at the International House, you will pay about________.
A. 60 yuan B. 240 yuan C. 720 yuan D. 960 yuan
2006-2007学年度上学期第一次月考英语试卷(II卷)
第一节：阅读下面对话，掌握其大意，并根据所给首字母的提示，在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。
Mary: So John, what are you going to do after college?
John: I think I’ll go into teaching.
Mary: Wow, that sounds interesting. (1) W________ teaching?
John: Well, for one thing, you get long (2) h________. You can take the summer off.
Mary: Sure, but teachers make much (3) l________ money
(4) t________ office workers.
John: Well, I think things are (5) i________ . Most people recognize how important teachers are to the country. (6) O________ time I think the pay will be getting better.
Mary: That’s a good point, I (7) g________. But don’t you think you’d get
(8) b________ doing the same thing year after year, teaching the same materials?
John: To me teaching is a thrilling job. The children are so excited and energetic. It (9) m________ me feel like a kid again. (10) P________, if you’re a good teacher you can have a positive effect on your students’ life.
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第二节：书面表达
从小学到高三，即将参加高考的学生在12年的求学生涯里，已遇到许许多多的老师。有人认为理想的老师应该工作热情，学识丰富，待人友善，细心耐心；还有人认为理想的老师应该能理解学生，谈吐幽默，永远鼓励支持学生不断上进。请以An Ideal Teacher为题，写一篇作文，谈一谈你对理想的老师看法。词数120左右。
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