Do you like reading? Do you often read English stories, poems, short stories or any other books? As we all know, reading plays a very important role in English learning. It will help build your vocabulary, develop your sense of the English language, and open your mind. However, not all books are proper for you. If you are a beginner who learns English, here are some general rules to choose a book.

You should look for books for learners of English. To start with, look for beginning level books: Level 1 or Stage 1. Later, when your English becomes better, you can move on to a higher level. Ask your teacher where to find the books for your level. There may be some in the school or classroom library. You may also find books for learners in bookstores or public libraries.

Then, choose a book that interests you. Your teacher and friends may have good ideas. The important thing is to choose a book that you want to read.

At the end of this unit, there is a list of books. Before you choose a book, find out if it is proper for you. Follow these steps to preview (预览) it:

● Read the title, back cover and first few pages. What is the book about? Is it interesting?

● Look at the first few pages again. How many words are new for you?

> No new words. This book may be too easy for you.

> 1~5 new words on each page. This book is the right level for you.

> 6 or more new words on each page. This book may be too difficult for you.

Note: You may choose from these books, or you may choose different books.

1.1. How many advantages of reading English books are mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A One.

B Two.

C Three.

D Four.

解析：选C。细节计数题。解析：原文第一段 “It will help build your vocabulary, develop your sense of the English language, and open your mind.”，三点好处：积累词汇、培养语感、开阔思维，共三点。

2.2. Which paragraph or paragraphs tell(s) us the general rules to choose a book?

A Paragraph 2.

B Paragraphs 2 and 3.

C Paragraph 4.

D Paragraph 4 and the note.

解析：选B。段落主旨理解题。解析：第 2 段：选择匹配学习者水平的书籍；第 3 段：选择自己感兴趣的书。这两段是选书通用规则。第 4 段及之后是预览判断难度的操作步骤，不属于 general rules 通用准则。因此选 2、3 段。

3.3. According to the passage, the book with ________ new words on each page is proper for Liu Han, an English beginner.

A without any new words

B with 3 or 4 new words

C with 6 new words

D with more than 6 new words

解析：选B。细节理解题。解析：原文标准：每页 1-5 个生词难度最合适。3 或 4 个处于该区间；没有生词太简单；6 个及以上生词难度过高。

4.4. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A A novel.

B A poem collection.

C A textbook.

D A story book.

解析：选C。文章出处推断题。解析：文中出现 “In this unit（本单元）”，是教科书典型表述。小说、诗集、故事书不会出现 “本单元” 说法，故选 C 教科书。