1. These days, more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone. It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends. But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks, the more, the better. It can open my eyes and improve my language skills. Of course, it can also help me to get good grades. Do you know how to read more and learn more? Here are some tips for you.

◆Clear your purpose for reading

Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. Most people read for two main reasons, pleasure or knowledge. Clearing about your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read, but also remind you why reading the book is important to you, so you will keep reading and complete the book faster.

◆Read only what you are interested in

No matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may tell you the books they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.

◆Give up books that you don't enjoy

You may have chosen books that you are interested in, and they are right to your purpose. But while you are reading them, there may still be some books that you don't enjoy reading. Whenever you realize that you aren't enjoying the book you are reading, give it up.Remember reading shouldn't be a chore.

◆Set a reading goal

It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I buy. The reason is that the books I buy don't have a due date! I don't need to return those books.Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day.Before you read each book, ask yourself what time you need to complete this book.

1. （1） According to the passage,the writer might be a 　　　.

   A . teacher B . doctor C . student D . scientist
3. （2） Why do most people read books?

   A . To get the latest news and communicate with friends. B . For pleasure or knowledge. C . To open their eyes and improve their language skills. D . To get good grades.
5. （3） What should you do when you find the book which you are reading is boring?

   A . Keep on reading. B . Set a reading goal. C . Read the books your friends love. D . Give up the book.
7. （4） This passage mainly tells us 　　　.

   A . how to read more and learn more B . how to choose a good book C . how to read faster D . why we should read more books