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段落二
According to a survey on reading conducted in 2001 by the U.S. National Education Association (NEA), young Americans say reading is important, more important than computers and science.
根據(jù)美國教育協(xié)會2001年的讀書調(diào)查顯示，年輕的美國人認(rèn)為讀書很重要，并且比電腦和科學(xué)還重要。
Over 50% of the 12 to 18 years old interviewed say they enjoy reading a lot. 79% find it stimulating and interesting. And 87% think it is relaxing. About 68% of those surveyed disagreed with the opinion that reading is boring or old-fashioned.
在12歲到18歲的受訪者中，超過半數(shù)的人很喜歡讀書。79%的人認(rèn)為讀書很有趣，富有啟發(fā)性，87%的人認(rèn)為讀書使人放松。當(dāng)中68%的人反對讀書是無聊，過時的觀點(diǎn)。
Over half teenagers interviewed said they read more than ten books a year. The results also show that middle school students read more books than high schoolers.
超過一半的青少年說他們每年讀10本以上的書。結(jié)果還顯示初中生讀書的數(shù)量比高中生多。
Over 66% of teens like to read fiction, such as novels and stories. Only 26% are interested in non-fiction, such history books.
66%以上的青少年喜歡讀虛構(gòu)作品，如小說和故事。只有26%的人喜歡非虛構(gòu)的作品，如歷史書籍。
64% of students listed reading stories about people my own age. That's a favorite topic.
64%的學(xué)生喜歡讀同齡人的故事書。這是他們最喜歡的話題。
Mysteries and detective stories came second on the list at 53%. Just under 50% said they were interested in reading about their own culture in tradition.
位居第二位的是有53%的人喜歡的玄幻、推理故事。只有不到半數(shù)的人喜歡讀關(guān)于他們傳統(tǒng)文化的書籍。
Of the teenagers who participated in the survey, 49% said that libraries are where they get most of their books. However, many complain that their school libraries do not have enough up-to-date interesting books and magazines.
參與調(diào)查的青少年中，49%的人說圖書館是他們獲取多數(shù)書籍的地方。然而，許多人抱怨學(xué)校的圖書館沒有足夠多有趣的新書和雜志。
Even though many teenagers in the US enjoy reading, they still have other interests.
即使許多美國青少年喜歡讀書，他們?nèi)杂衅渌膼酆谩?/div>
When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music. TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.
當(dāng)問及哪種活動是一周中最難戒掉的時候，48%的人選擇聽音樂。25%的人選擇看電視。
Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
問題30至32是基于你剛才聽到的文章。
Question 30. What does the survey on teenager reading show?
問題30. 學(xué)生讀書調(diào)查表明了什么？
Question 31. What books are most popular among teenagers according to the survey?
問題31. 根據(jù)調(diào)查，哪種書最受青少年歡迎？
Question 32. What activity do teenagers find the most difficult to give up for a week?
問題32. 青少年認(rèn)為哪種活動一周中最難戒掉？
