PartⅢ Reading Comprehension(40 minutes,40 point) 
Directions: www.mpacc.net.cn There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. www.mpacc.net.cn 
Passage One 
Writing, as a career, offers a range of personal rewards. It enables people to express themselves, as well as to entertain, inform, and influence others. With only a few tools—paper, a typewriter, a pencil, and often a personal computer—a writer can have an impact on the surrounding world . But most autors spend hundreds of hours perfecting their skills before they can sell any of their works. 
A person who wants to be a writer should set aside some time to write every day. Learning to express ideas clearly and effectively in writing takes a great deal of practice. Many experienced writers keep a journal. A journal can serve as a storehouse for information, observations, and ideas . It can also be a place to develop new material. 
Beginning writers should read many kinds of writing encountered every day and pay special attention to what they find most interesting . News items, feature stories , textbooks, cookbooks, repair manuals, poems, essays, short stories, novels, and plays differ in their methods of organizing and presenting material. A beginning writer who reads widely and carefully will develop an appreciation of different writing approaches and styles. In time, the writer can acquire a more flexible approach to his or her own work. 
Successful authors write about subjects they know and understand. They sometimes take weeks or months revising or refining an article , poem, or story. Beginning writers usually benefit from finding one or more friendly critics who will read their work and discuss its strengths and weaknesses with them. 

High schools and colleges offer many learning opportunities for young writers. Composition and literature courses can be helpful. Creative writing and journlism courses may further assist a beginning writer in developing his or her skills. Many students work on literary magazines, newspapers, or yearbooks published by their schools. They may write stories, edit articles, or gain other valuable experience. 

31. How important is writing according to this passage? 
A.   People benefit a lot from writing. 
B.   We are entertained with different writings. 
C.   Writing can influence the world. 
D.   Books can be an important part of an industry. 
32. What does a journal NOT help to contribute? 
A. Service.              B. Information. 
C. Observations.          D. Ideas. 
33. What should a beginning writer do to enjoy different writing styles? 
A.   He or she should read as much of writing as possible. 
B.   He or she should study different writing methods. 
C.   He or she should learn the ways to present materials. 
D.   He or she should carefully read as many kinds of writing as possible 
34. Which of the following should a beginning writer avoid in order to improve his or her writing? 
A.   Developing new subjects.          B. Finding helpful critics 
C. Attending writing courses          D. Doing editing work 
35. Whom do you think this passage is most probably addressed to? 
A. Most writers                    B. Successful writers. 
C. Beginning writers.                D. College students. 
Passage Two 
Tracking down cybercriminals who steal credit card numbers, transfer money from other people’s accounts, or e-mail viruses around the world takes a knowledge of the technology used to  commit the crimes. Intead of using fingerprints or following suspects, government agents painstakingly sort out the mess of number and symbols and letters that can lead them back through the computer system to the cybercriminals.