四、阅读理解。〔人与社会——历史、社会与文化〕
Reading is a good habit in your daily life. Good books are always your best friends because they support you and lead you to the correct path in life. When you start reading,it can open up a whole new world. If you start loving the habit,you will finally find that reading helps you a lot.
As you know,books can help you learn about cultures,traditions,the arts,history,geography,health and even life. They share plenty of information and knowledge with you at any time you need. But more than that,reading books keeps your mind active and improves your creative ability. You are building new and creative pictures and ideas in your mind while reading. It takes you to the world full of creative ideas and helps you to find out more about life.
What's more,reading helps you learn how to use language creatively. It not only improves your communication skills but also makes you a better writer. Good communication is important in everyday life.
Reading books is also a way to relax. It is important to read a good book for at least a few minutes each day to stimulate(刺激) your mind in order to keep your brain healthy and strong. When I read a book,I usually read it for fun. Every time I start reading,I never want to leave it until I finish,since it always gives me a lot of happiness to remember for a lifetime. Moreover,people may find that journeys for long hours can be quite boring. In this situation,books are always very useful for keeping you from feeling bored.
Reading is always a wonderful time. If you feel lonely,there is no better
companion than a good book. Do you agree?
1. From the passage,reading keeps our mind active and creative by
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A. making us become a better writer
B. improving our communication skills
C. helping us build new pictures and ideas
D. sharing information and knowledge with us
2. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?
A. Books are useful during a long and boring journey.
B. Reading can provide us with plenty of knowledge.
C. The writer usually reads books to improve herself.
D. People keep healthy by reading for at least one hour.
3. What does the underlined word "companion" in the last paragraph mean?
A. A real situation.
B. A good friend.
C. A helpful guide.
D. A wonderful time.
4. (创新考法·篇章结构)What is the structure of this passage?
