China is facing a reading crisis, with more than 50% of people surveyed believing they don't spend enough time reading and only 20% satisfied with their reading time, China Daily said.
According to Xu Shengguo, head of the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication, the country's reading rate last year was 78.6%, which means that percentage of people read books, periodicals or newspapers or were involved in online reading, while 21.4% read nothing at all.
The Academy launched an annual survey on the reading quantity of Chinese people in 2005 and found that each read 4.5 to 4.7 books on average per year between 2005 and 2014. Last year, Chinese people read only 4.56 books, compared with 12 in France, 11 in South Korea, 9 in Japan and about 7 in the United States. In addition, more tha 40% of Chinese people read less than one book throughout the year outside of textbooks.
A training meeting on reading supported by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television was held in Beijing last week. It was the first meeting for the Leading Reader project, a training series for teachers, officials, college students and bookstore owners to promote nationwide reading. It will be held on weekends during September and October.
In addition to factors such as the large population base in China and imbalance of regional economic development, the shortage of public libraries is widespread. Reading parties in the community are in need of greater promotion. If we want to promote the nationwide reading rate, we have to encourage more grassroots reading programs.
1.What is the reading rate of China last year?
A. 20%. B. 21.4%
C. 40%. D. 78.6%.
2.What's the training meeting held on weekends for?
A. For promoting nationwide reading.
B. For supporting the Beijing Municipal Bureau.
C. For training teachers and middle school students.
D. For advertising related books, films and Televisions.
3.Which is NOT the factor of the reading crisis?
A. China has a large population base.
B. Most Chinese people no longer like reading.
C. Some regions have no enough public libraries.
D. There is an imbalance in regional development.
4.What does the author want to tell us?
A. More Chinese like reading now.
B. China faces a reading crisis at present.
C. China has to promote the reading rate.
D. More grassroots should be encouraged to read.
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China is facing a reading crisis, with more than 50% of people surveyed believing they don't spend enough time reading and only 20% satisfied with their reading time, China Daily said.
According to Xu Shengguo, head of the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication, the country's reading rate last year was 78.6%, which means that percentage of people read books, periodicals or newspapers or were involved in online reading, while 21.4% read nothing at all.
The Academy launched an annual survey on the reading quantity of Chinese people in 2005 and found that each read 4.5 to 4.7 books on average per year between 2005 and 2014. Last year, Chinese people read only 4.56 books, compared with 12 in France, 11 in South Korea, 9 in Japan and about 7 in the United States. In addition, more tha 40% of Chinese people read less than one book throughout the year outside of textbooks.
A training meeting on reading supported by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television was held in Beijing last week. It was the first meeting for the Leading Reader project, a training series for teachers, officials, college students and bookstore owners to promote nationwide reading. It will be held on weekends during September and October.
In addition to factors such as the large population base in China and imbalance of regional economic development, the shortage of public libraries is widespread. Reading parties in the community are in need of greater promotion. If we want to promote the nationwide reading rate, we have to encourage more grassroots reading programs.
1.What is the reading rate of China last year?
A. 20%. B. 21.4%
C. 40%. D. 78.6%.
2.What's the training meeting held on weekends for?
A. For promoting nationwide reading.
B. For supporting the Beijing Municipal Bureau.
C. For training teachers and middle school students.
D. For advertising related books, films and Televisions.
3.Which is NOT the factor of the reading crisis?
A. China has a large population base.
B. Most Chinese people no longer like reading.
C. Some regions have no enough public libraries.
D. There is an imbalance in regional development.
4.What does the author want to tell us?
A. More Chinese like reading now.
B. China faces a reading crisis at present.
C. China has to promote the reading rate.
D. More grassroots should be encouraged to read.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Last winter, many places of southern China were struck by heavy snowstorms, _____ more than 120 people were killed.
| A．from which | B．in which | C．at which | D．for which |
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Faced with the financial crisis, many people prefer to be a saver rather than a spender and manage to _______ 40 to 50 percent of their salary.
A. put aside B. put off C. put forward D. put up
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
When mentioning China, what comes to mind? As a country with a history of more than 5000 years, China is rich in civilization and culture. What best represents China?
Confucius (551BC - 479 BC)
Confucius was a teacher and philosopher from the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius stresses individual morality including kindness, fairness, politeness, and sincerity. Confucius’ principles have a broad basis in common Chinese tradition and belief.
Dragon
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with winding or crawling characters. The dragon symbol is frequently used on ancient Chinese emperor’s items including chairs or costumes. It is considered a representation of power.
Peking Opera
Peking Opera is considered the essence of China. As the larger form of Chinese opera, it has many “firsts” in Chinese dramas: the abundance of talents, the number of artists, opera groups and audience.
The Great Wall
There is an old saying that goes, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man.” The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, is a destination one must see when visiting China.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Developed in China, TCM has a tradition dating back to more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, cupping, massage, exercise (Qigong), and dietary therapy.
1.What do we know about Confucius according to the passage?
A. He died at the age of 82.
B. He put stress on teamwork spirits.
C. He was a teacher in the Warring States Period.
D. He created common Chinese tradition and belief.
2.Which of the following is regarded as symbol of power?
A. Confucius. B. Dragon. C. Peking Opera. D. The Great Wall.
3.What must you do when coming to China according to the passage?
A. Learn to exercise Qigong. B. Appreciate Peking Opera.
C. Pay a visit to the Great Wall. D. Experience the treatment of cupping.
4.What is probably the best title of this passage?
A. Cultural Symbols of China B. Rich in Civilization and Culture
C. Famous People and Places in China D. One of the Greatest of the World
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
China Daily is _____ a newspaper; it keeps us in touch with the world．
| A．no more than | B．not more than | C．more than | D．less than |
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
China has recently been faced with serious issues of product safety. In Panama，it is said that medicine made with a poisonous chemical sickened some people.A Chinese company had identified it as diethylamide glycol(乙二醇)，a lowcost substitute commonly used in automobile antifreeze(防冻剂)．
Some countries have banned Chinesemade toothpaste containing diethylamide glycol. China has now told companies to discontinue its use，even though it says the toothpaste is safe. Another industrial chemical，melamine，was found in wheat flour used to make pet food in North America.
Thousands of dogs and cats became sick.
The United States has restricted some imports of Chinese seafood because they contained banned substance. And questions have been raised about other products，including children's toys covered with lead paint.
Chinese officials promised to provide the European Union，the biggest trading partner，with detailed reports on enforcement efforts against unsafe goods.
Meglena Kuneva，commissioner(理事) for consumer protection of the European Union said China should have kept its promise.
China recently closed three companies linked to the Panama and the pet food scare. And it dismissed the former head of its food and drug administration. He was found guilty of corruption(腐败)for approving unsafe drugs. This week，a conference of the State Council approved a proposed special measure on the supervision of food safety. The Xinhua News Agency said it calls for stronger controls over producers，greater responsibilities for government and more serious punishment for illegal activities.
But Chinese officials have accused some foreign media of overstating problems with goods made in China. They say food imports from the United States also fail inspection sometimes. Next week，American and Chinese food safety officials are planning to hold 5 days of meetings in Beijing to discuss cooperation.
1.How many cases with safety problems are mentioned in the passage?
A．Six. B．Five. C．Four. D．Three.
2.How was Panama case dealt with afterwards?
A．Three companies linked to it were closed down.
B．The former head of food and drug administration was removed from his position.
C．More serious punishment was conducted for leaders linked to it.
D．Both A and B.
3.It can be implied but not clearly stated that________.
A．Chinesemade toothpaste is safe
B．the safety of “Made in China” is doubted
C．there are safety problems with one more Chinese products
D．stronger control over Chinese products is in need
4.The passage is mainly about________.
A．China is facing product safety problems
B．more controls are taken of Chinese goods
C．overstated problems with Chinese goods
D．China is losing its trade partners
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
China has recently been faced with serious issues of product safety. In Panama, it is said that medicine made with a poisonous chemical sickened some people. A Chinese company had identified it as diethylamide glycol （ [化]乙二醇）, a low – cost substitute commonly used in automobile antifreeze（防冻剂）.
Some countries have banned Chinese-made toothpaste containing diethylamide glycol. China has now told companies to discontinue its use, even though it says the toothpaste is safe. Another industrial chemical, melamine, was found in wheat flour used to make pet food in North America. Thousands of dogs and cats became sick.
The United States has restricted some imports of Chinese seafood because they contained banned substance. And questions have been raised about other products, including children’s toys covered with lead paint.
Chinese officials promised to provide the European Union, the biggest trading partner, with detailed reports on enforcement efforts against unsafe goods.
Meglena Kuneva, commissioner (理事) for consumer protection of the European Union said China should have kept its promise.
China recently closed three companies linked to the Panama and the pet food scare. And it dismissed the former head of its food and drug administration. He was found guilty of corruption (腐败) for approving unsafe drugs. This week, a conference of the State Council approved a proposed special measure on the supervision of food safety. The Xinhua News Agency said it calls for stronger controls over producers, greater responsibilities for government and more serious punishment for illegal activities.
But Chinese officials have accused some foreign media of overstating problems with goods made in China. They say food imports from the United States also fail inspection sometimes. Next Week, American and Chinese food safety officials are planning to hold 5 days of meetings in Beijing to discuss cooperation.
1.How many cases with safety problems are mentioned in the passage?
A．Six B．Five C．Four D．Three
2.How was Panama case dealt with afterwards?
A. Three companies linked to it were closed down.
B. The former head of food and drug administration was removed from his position.
C. More serious punishment was conducted for leaders linked to it.
D. Both A and B.
3.We can infer the followings except that ________.
A．Chinese- made toothpaste is safe
B．the safety of “made in China” is doubted
C．there are safety problems with more Chinese products
D．the Chinese government is to blame partly for the product safety problems.
4.The passage is mainly about ________.
A．China is facing product safety problems
B．more controls are taken of Chinese goods
C．overstated problems with Chinese goods
D．China is losing its trade partners
5.What does “ it ” refer to in the last but one paragraph?
A．China B．The European Union
C．Chinese officials D．The Chinese company
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
--- What’s reported in the news
--- The earthquake yesterday is said _______ more than 5 hundred people.
A. to kill B. that it is C. to have killed D. that it has killed
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
China is a big old country，1. has a history of more than five thousand years. We are proud of2.(it)culture and part of the culture even influences the world 3.(great)， for example， the thought of Confucius(孔子). As Chinese economy develops very fast and plays4.important role in the world， more and more 5.(foreign) learn mandarin(普通话) in Confucius institutions. The Chinese traditional culture can 6. (test) by the time It unites the whole nation 7.no matter what kind of disaster comes， we will fight together for the country's future. Today， many young people lose faith 8.traditional culture and they are crazy about the western culture They follow the western fashion， 9.( think) we are the old style. But some day， they10.(realize)it is wrong for them to ignore traditional culture.
高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填空1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The Great Wall of China is more than 6, 000 kilometers long. It winds 1. (it) way from west to east, across deserts, over mountains, through valleys and at last it reaches the sea. The Great Wall has a history of over twenty centuries. The first part of it 2.(build) during the Spring and Autumn period. During the Qin Dynasty, to keep the enemy out of his empire, Emperor Qin Shi Huang had all the walls 3.(join) up. Thus, the Great Wall came into being. The Great Wall is wide enough at the top for five horses or ten men to walk side by side. Along the wall are watchtowers, 4.soldiers used to keep watch. Fires were lit on the towers as a warning when the enemy came.
It was 5.(extreme) difficult to build such a wall in the ancient days without any modern machines. All the work was done 6.hand. Thousands of men died and were buried under the wall they built. The Great Wall was made not only of stone and earth, but of the flesh and blood of millions of men.
高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析