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Reading is one of the most wonderful activities in the world. It not only helps us gain knowledge but also makes us learn new words and ideas. Over the years, many people 1 the joy of reading, and it 2 an important part of their lives.
When you 3 a book, you can travel to faraway places without leaving your home. You can meet interesting characters, experience exciting adventures, and learn about different cultures. Reading also 4 your vocabulary and helps you become a better writer. Many students 5 that reading regularly has improved their grades in school.
Some people prefer to read fiction (小说), 6 others enjoy non-fiction. Fiction books, such as novels and short stories, take you to imaginary worlds. Non-fiction books, on the other hand, 7 facts and information about real-life topics for you. No matter what type of book you choose, reading can be 8 fun and educational.
Libraries are great places to find books. They offer different kinds of books for free, and you can borrow as 9 as you like. Recently, many libraries 10 e-books and audiobooks (有声读物) to their collections, making 11 easier for people to read in different ways. If you don't have a library card, you should get one soon!
Reading is not just for children 12 students. Adults can also benefit from reading. It helps reduce stress, improves concentration, and keeps the mind active. So far, some studies 13 that people who read regularly are more likely to have 14 memory and problem-solving skills.
In conclusion, reading is a magical activity that can enrich your life in many ways. Whether you read for fun or for learning, it is a habit that everyone should develop. So, 15 a book today and start your reading journey!
()1. A. experiences
B. experienced
C. have experienced
D. will experience
()2. A. become
B. became
C. has become
D. will become
()3. A. look
B. find
C. read
D. watch
()4. A. changes
B. improves
C. produce
D. keep
()5. A. find
B. found
C. have found
D. has found
()6. A. when
B. while
C. however
D. because
()7. A. provides
B. provide
C. offer
D. offers
()8. A. all
B. both
C. neither
D. none
()9. A. much
B. more
C. many
D. most
()10. A. add
B. added
C. have added
D. will add
()11. A. it
B. that
C. this
D. them
()12. A. and
B. or
C. without
D. with
()13. A. has shown
B. have shown
C. show
D. showed
()14. A. good
B. better
C. well
D. best
()15. A. pick up
B. give up
C. open up
D. set up

1.C 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.B 9.C 10.C 11.A 12.B 13.B 14.B 15.A

1. 考查时态。"Over the years"是现在完成时的标志，主语"many people"是复数，故用"have experienced"，选C。
2. 考查时态。此处表示“它已经成为他们生活的重要部分”，用现在完成时，主语"it"是第三人称单数，故用"has become"，选C。
3. 考查动词辨析。表示“读书”用"read a book"，选C。
4. 考查动词辨析。"improve vocabulary"表示“扩大词汇量”，主语"reading"是单数，一般现在时谓语用第三人称单数形式，选B。
5. 考查时态。此处表示“很多学生发现定期阅读提高了成绩”，强调过去动作对现在的影响，用现在完成时，主语"many students"是复数，故用"have found"，选C。
6. 考查连词。前后是对比关系，"while"表示“而”，符合语境，选B。
7. 考查动词辨析和主谓一致。主语"Non-fiction books"是复数，谓语用动词原形；"offer sth for sb"是固定搭配，意为“为某人提供某物”，选C。
8. 考查固定搭配。"both...and..."表示“两者都”，符合“阅读既有趣又有教育意义”的语境，选B。
9. 考查形容词。"books"是可数名词复数，"as many as"表示“和……一样多”，选C。
10. 考查时态。"Recently"是现在完成时的标志，主语"many libraries"是复数，故用"have added"，选C。
11. 考查代词。"make it + adj + for sb to do sth"是固定结构，"it"作形式宾语，选A。
12. 考查连词。否定句中连接并列成分用"or"，表示“不只是为孩子或学生”，选B。
13. 考查时态。"So far"是现在完成时的标志，主语"some studies"是复数，故用"have shown"，选B。
14. 考查比较级。根据后文"problem-solving skills"，此处表示“更好的记忆力”，用比较级"better"，选B。
15. 考查动词短语。"pick up a book"表示“拿起一本书”，符合语境，选A。