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1、A） assume I） optimisticB） confidential J） packageC） disagree K） radicallyD） formula L） realityE） forthcoming M） separatelyF） illustrating N ） spoilingG） mysteriously O） underestimateH） observe“Deep reading” as opposed to the often superficial reading we do on the Webis an endangered practice, one we

2、 ought to take steps to preserve as we would a historic building or a significant work of art. Its disappearance would jeopardize the intellectual and emotional development of generations growing up online, as well as the preservation of a critical part of our culture：the novels, poems and other kin

3、ds of literature that can be appreciated only by readers whose brains, quite literally, have been trained to understand them.Recent research in cognitive science and psychology has demonstrated that deep readingslow, immersive, rich in sensory detail and emotional and moral complexityis a distinctiv

4、e experience, different in kind from the mere decoding of words. Although deep reading does not, strictly speaking, require a conventional book, the built-in limits of the printed page are uniquely helpful to the deep reading experience. A books lack of hyperlinks （超链接）, for example, frees the reade

5、r from making decisionsShould I click on this link or not? allowing her to remain fully immersed in the narrative.That immersion is supported by the way the brain handles language rich in detail, indirect reference and figures of speech: by creating a mental representation that draws on the same bra

6、in regions that would be active if the scene were unfolding in real life. The emotional situations and moral dilemmas that are the stuff of literature are also vigorous exercise for the brain, propelling us inside the heads of fictional characters and even, studies suggest, increasing our real-life

7、capacity for empathy （认同）.None of this is likely to happen when were browsing through a website. Although we call the activity by the same name, the deep reading of books and the information-driven reading we do on the Web are very different, both in the experience they produce and in the capacities

8、 they develop. A growing body of evidence suggests that online reading may be less engaging and less satisfying, even for the “digital natives” to whom it is so familiar. Last month, for example, Britains National Literacy Trust released the results of a study of 34,910 young people aged 8 to 16. Re

9、searchers reported that 39% of children and teens read daily using electronic devices, but only 28% read printed materials every day. Those who read only onscreen were three times less likely to say they enjoy reading very much and a third less likely to have a favorite book. The study also found th

10、at young people who read daily only onscreen were nearly two times less likely to be above-average readers than those who read daily in print or both in print and onscreen.56. What does the author say about “deep reading”?A） It serves as a complement to online reading.B） It should be preserved befor

11、e it is too late.C） It is mainly suitable for reading literature.D） It is an indispensable part of education.57. Why does the author advocate the reading of literature?A） It helps promote readers intellectual and emotional growth.B） It enables readers to appreciate the complexity of language.C） It h

12、elps readers build up immersive reading habits.D） It is quickly becoming an endangered practice.58. In what way does printed-page reading differ from online reading?A） It ensures the readers cognitive growth.B） It enables the reader to be fully engaged.C） It activates a different region of the brain

13、.D） It helps the reader learn rhetorical devices.59. What do the studies show about online reading?A） It gradually impairs ones eyesight. C） It provides up-to-date information.B） It keeps arousing readers curiosity. D） It renders reading less enjoyable.60. What do we learn from the study released by

14、 Britains National Literacy Trust?A） Onscreen readers may be less competent readers.B） Those who do reading in print are less informed.C） Young people find reading onscreen more enjoyable.D） It is now easier to find a favorite book online to read.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the follow

15、ing passage.Many current discussions of immigration issues talk about immigrants in general, as if they were abstract people in an abstract world. But the concrete differences between immigrants from different countries affect whether their coming here is good or bad for the American people.The very

16、 thought of formulating immigration laws from the standpoint of what is best for the American people seems to have been forgotten by many who focus on how to solve the problems of illegal immigration.It is hard to look for “the ideal outcome” on immigration in the abstract. Economics professor Milto

17、n Friedman once said, “The best is the enemy of the good,” which to me meant that attempts to achieve an unattainable ideal can prevent us from reaching good outcomes that are possible in practice.Too much of our current immigration controversy is conducted in terms of abstract ideals, such as “We a

18、re a nation of immigrants.” Of course we are a nation of immigrants. But we are also a nation of people who wear shoes. Does it follow that we should admit anybody who wears shoes?The immigrants of today are very different from those who arrived here a hundred years ago. Moreover, the society in whi

19、ch they arrive is different. To me, it is better to build a wall around the welfare state than the country.But the welfare state is already hereand, far from having a wall built around it, the welfare state is expanding in all directions. We do not have a choice between the welfare state and open bo

20、rders. Anything we try to do as regards immigration laws has to be done in the context of a huge welfare state that is already a major, inescapable fact of life.Among other facts of life utterly ignored by many advocates of de facto amnesty（事实上的大赦） is that the free international movement of people i

21、s different from free international trade in goods.Buying cars or cameras from other countries is not the same as admitting people from those countries or any other countries. Unlike inanimate objects, people have cultures and not all cultures are compatible with the culture in this country that has

22、 produced such benefits for the American people for so long.Not only the United States, but the Western world in general, has been discovering the hard way that admitting people with incompatible cultures is an irreversible decision with incalculable consequences. If we do not see that after recent

23、terrorist attacks on the streets of Boston and London, when will we see it?“Comprehensive immigration reform” means doing everything all together in a rush, without time to look before we leap, and basing ourselves on abstract notions about abstract people.61. What does the author say about immigran

24、ts in America?A） They all hope to gain citizenship and enjoy the welfare.B） They come to America with different dreams and purposes.C） Their background may determine whether they benefit the American people.D） Their cultures affect the extent to which they will achieve success in America.62. What do

25、es the author try to say by citing Milton Friedmans remark?A） It is hardly practical to find an ideal solution to Americas immigration problem.B） Ideal outcomes could be produced only by comprehensive immigration reform.C） As for immigration, good results cannot be achieved without good intentions.D

26、） The proper solution of immigration issues is an ideal of the American public.63. What is the authors view regarding Americas immigration policy?A） America should open its borders to immigrants from different countries.B） Immigrants have contributed greatly to the welfare of American people.C） Unre

27、stricted immigration will undermine the American welfare state.D） There is no point building a wall around the American welfare state.64. What is the authors purpose in citing the recent terrorist attacks on the streets of Boston and London?A） To show that America should join hands with Europe in fighting terrorists.B） To prove that it is high time America made comprehensive immigration reforms.C） To prove that terrori