第一部分 阅读理解（共15题，每题2分，共30分） Passage A Ways to Improve Vocabulary in Just One Day The average American has a vocabulary in the thousands. Try these tricks to make sure yours builds up. ①Watch movies“If you see the movie version of your favorite book you’re likely to have a deeper understanding and knowledge of the words in it,” says Neuman, professor of Childhood and Literacy Education at New York University . “Seeing and reading something on the same topic is really important.” ②Read magazinesIf you want to improve vocabulary, don’t just flip through your favorite magazine, really read it. ③Listen to how words sound[来源:学+科+网Z+X+X+K]Many people won’t remember tricky words unless they come across them frequently. But if you hear a word that you think sounds interesting, you become word conscious(有意识的) and start using it yourself, says Neuman. ④Join a book club“Book clubs are a wonderful strategy(策略) to learn new words,” says Neuman. Not only will it force you to set aside time in your day to read, it’s also a good way to discover books you might not normally be drawn to. ⑤Listen to the radioThose types of programs can expose you to topics you may not be familiar with. Don’t miss these middle school vocabulary words adults still don’t know. ⑥Pay attention to your surroundingsNext time you walk down a busy street or take a walk in the park, try to describe what you’re seeing as much as possible inside your head. ⑦Read, read, readEven if you don’t stop to look up every single foreign word, chances are you can improve vocabulary simply by figuring out(想出) their meaning based on the context 21. How many tricks mentioned above are through hearing?A. 0 B. 1C.2D. 3 22. According to the passage, how will you find some special and unusual books?A. By listening to the radioB. By joining a book clubC. By walking around[来源:学。科。网Z。X。X。K]D. By watching movies 23. Where does this passage probably come from?A. textbookB. science reportC. novelD. website .