The great pilosopher Vlaire once said “Reding makes people see and think clearly.” If you want to be a better self, try the following books.
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice is kind of a literary Rosetta Stone, the inspiration, basis, and model for so many modern novels. For a book written in the early 19th century, its modernity is surprising only until you realize that this is the novel that in many ways defined what a modern novel is.
A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals
From New York Times bestselling author Millie Marotta comes this gorgeous celebration of the animal kingdom. Highlighting the difficulty of 43 endangered species from around the world, the book takes readers on a trip through freshwater, oceans, forests, mountains, deserts, grasslands and wetlands while learning about rare and well- known animals and their habitats.
Patriarchy and Capitalism
Chizuko Ueno, a leading Japanese sociologist, feminist (女权主义) critic and public intellectual, has been a pioneer in women’s studies and the author of many books, including Patriarchy and Capitalism, which discusses the status of Japanese women.
Know My Name
Chanel Miller’s breathtaking memoir is praised to be the Best Book of the Year in People magazine. In this book, she recalls all her whole life. It’s a story of trauma (创伤) and transcendence (超越), shining with the courage required to move through suffering and live a full and beautiful life.
1. What is special about Pride and Prejudice?| A．It has a long history. | B．It encourages readers. |
| C．It defines modern novels. | D．It includes surprising plots. |
| A．Marcovaldo. | B．Pride and Prejudice. |
| C．The Rings of Saturn. | D．A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals. |
| A．A record about endangered animals. | B．A folk tale. |
| C．A novel discussing female status. | D．An autobiography. |
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【推荐1】The years 1347—1351 saw Europe suffer from the worst disease—the Black Death. At least one third of the population in Europe lost their lives. Even the Catholic priests(牧师) with all their influence could not survive either.
Against this background, Giovanni Boccaccio, an Italian writer, decided to collect stories from history to both comfort victims and challenge the church.
In the book,10 people get together at a faraway place to stay away from the disease and share stories there to deal with boredom.
| A．Each person prepares a story based on certain themes everyday, including wisdom and love. |
| B．The Decameron, as a symbol of the Renaissance(文艺复兴) period, has an influence that goes far beyond one specific country or area. |
| C．It was no surprise, then, that people’s belief in the church began to break down. |
| D．Everyone can learn a lesson from the book. |
| E．When I first read this book, the world was fighting against COVID-19. |
| F．This is what inspired his most famous book, The Decameron. |
| G．The Decameronis one of the most famous literary work in the Italian Renaissance period. |
【推荐2】Book Recommendation
Olive, Mabel and Me by Andrew Cotter
This is a funny telling of how a sports commentator turned his two dogs into Internet sensations (轰动). If you’ve seen videos of dogs and laughed your but t off, the book provides the same humor, along with wonderful pictures of dogs and Scottish highlands. Let’s face it—who doesn’t need a good laugh, and pictures of dogs?
—Isabel Quintana
Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker
A mystery series focused on Bruno Courrèges, the chief of police in the small town of St. Denis in the Périgord region of southwestern France. Walker brings his knowledge both as a journalist and as a resident of St. Denis to these pages, as he explores the culture and socio-economic changes occurring in contemporary rural France.
—Edward Copenhagen
Land of Aeolia by Ilias Venezis, translated by Therese Sellers
The author writes of his peaceful childhood summers in Anatolia, before the horrors of World War I and the loss of his homeland. This is a beautiful novel that is beyond language and country and brings back memories of a lost world. I have found some English translations of modern Greek literature lacking the ability to express the richness of the Greek language, but Sellers deals with this playful and magical language beautifully.
—Rhea Lesage
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
I wish everyone hoping to start a home garden could read the chapter The Three Sisters. The author, an authority on plant study, describes how the three work and play together. She expertly creates a sense of mystery and beauty of everyday life. And she reminds readers how much we could learn from our sisters and brothers.
—Steve Shutt
1. Which book should you read to learn about French culture?| A．Olive, Mabel and Me. | B．Bruno, Chiefof Police. |
| C．Land of Aeolia. | D．Braiding Sweetgrass. |
| A．It’s well translated. | B．It lacks richness. |
| C．It’s about World War I. | D．It tells a story of magic. |
| A．A botanist. | B．A journalist. | C．A language expert. | D．A sports commentator. |
【推荐3】Oct. 15th was International White Cane Safety Day. You may have never heard of it, but it was a day to remember for Peng Baier of Nanjing Foreign Language School. After school that day, he visited the local Disabled Persons’ Federation (残疾人联合会). He wanted to know about the sales and feedback (反馈) of his newlypublished book, How to Help a Disabled Person.
Since he lives with his disabled grandparents, he understands that life can be hard for this group of people. Peng decided to write the book because he wanted to create a better life for disabled people in China.
“Crossing the street is a big problem for them,” Peng said. “Speeding cars, people walking in a hurry, bikes on the sidewalk—accidents can happen everywhere for the blind. That’s why we hardly ever see disabled people on the street, even though there are millions of disabled people in China.”
Peng’s book with pictures is easy to understand. It is a guide to the right and wrong ways to treat disabled people. The lefthand pages show the reader the right way; the righthand pages point out mistakes that are commonly made.
The teenager had 2, 000 copies of his book printed. With the help of the Disabled Persons’ Federation, he gave them to the disabled community. “The book is bilingual, so foreigners can also use it,” said Peng.
Peng put great efforts into the book. For example, he interviewed many disabled people to get first hand materials. He also studied textbooks from different schools for the disabled. Peng finally completed his handbook, but he still had the problem of getting it printed. How did a high school student raise money needed for that?
With a smile, Peng said how he went about it. “I visited three local companies, dressed up in a suit and tie. I was lucky. The companies were warmhearted and willing to give me a hand.”
1. Why is Peng able to understand the hard life of the disabled people?| A．Because he was born disabled. |
| B．Because he has a disabled friend. |
| C．Because he lives with his disabled grandparents. |
| D．Because he once read a book about the disabled. |
| A．Written in two languages. |
| B．Using different pictures. |
| C．Very easy to understand. |
| D．Very popular around the world. |
| A．raising the money needed |
| B．giving away his pocket money |
| C．interviewing many disabled people |
| D．studying textbooks for the disabled |
| A．Devoted and honest. | B．Brave and confident. |
| C．Kind and helpful. | D．Friendly and lovely. |
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| C．Ask at the local station. | D．Check the train schedule. |
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【推荐2】Fill your free time with these options on offer in New York City this month.
Pop & Rock
Dec. 1 at Webster Hall, Manhattan
On tour in support of her new release of Softscars, the singer and producer Nat Cmiel will play at Webster Hall on Sunday. A frequent subject of her songs is the solution to the tensions between digital and physical existence. Tickets are $25.
Family Concert
Dec. 10 at the Scheuer Auditorium, Manhattan
Joanie Leeds is adding her voice to those calling for children’s books in libraries and children’s classrooms. With a guitar and other musicians, she’ll celebrate the release of her new work, starting at 10: 30 a. m., in an hour-long concert intended to make young listeners first grow up and later sit down and read. Tickets to the concert are required to be reserved online, starting at $14. Children are admitted free.
Jazz
Dec. 20 at the Village Vanguard, Manhattan
Bold and carefree, Johnathan Blake has come to represent certain of present jazz. This week’s Vanguard stand features his My Life Matters, calling for people to let one another live and grow. Watching the performance of the band will have a lasting impression on you. Tickets are $40.
Sketch Comedy
Dec.22 at the Peoples Improv Theater, Manhattan
The Peoples Improv Theater is welcoming comedy troupes (剧团) across the country for a celebration and discussion of sketch comedy, with Birch & Caven as the opening show. Tickets start at $ 15 per show. Four-day passes are $79, and one-day passes are $30. Tickets are to be bought at the ticket office in person.
1. Whose song discusses digital and real-life interaction?| A．Nat Cmiel. | B．Joanie Leeds. | C．Birch & Caven. | D．Johnathan Blake. |
| A．At Webster Hall. | B．At the Scheuer Auditorium. |
| C．At the Village Vanguard. | D．At the Peoples Improv Theater. |
| A．Online tickets. | B．One-day passes. | C．Four-day passes. | D．Separate tickets. |
【推荐3】The Best Men's Crewneck Sweaters
Sweaters are one of the best things to wear in the fall. They can be thick or thin, cotton or wool. We've rounded up some of the best and most popular men's crewneck sweaters. Give your fall wardrobe a whole new look with these options.
Pendleton Men's Shetland Crew-Neck Sweater, $76
Pendleton is one of my personal favorite wool brands. I have two Pendleton blankets and their sweaters are gorgeous, too. This 100% wool sweater comes in 13 different colors. It's thick and ready to be worn throughout fall and winter.
Minus33 Merino Wool Men's Yukon Expedition Crew, $120
This is a 100% Merino wool sweater. It can be washed in a washing machine and is ready for any outdoor adventure you take as the temperature starts to drop.
State Cashmere Men's Essential Crewneck Sweater, $116
Made from 100% Mongolian cashmere, this smooth sweater comes in 9 colors. It’s soft, breathable and lightweight, yet will still keep you warm. What more could you want in a sweater?
J. Crew Mercantile Men's Waffle Crewneck Sweater, $70
There's more than just wool and cashmere when it comes to sweaters. This one is 100% cotton with a durable waffle knit (十字罗纹) that will give you a little bit of a fisherman feels. Also, this is one of the many pieces from classic brands like J. Crew that you can get on Amazon.
1. What do we know about the Pendleton Men's Shetland Crew-Neck Sweater?| A．It provides few color options. |
| B．It can be worn in cold weather. |
| C．It is made of wool and cashmere. |
| D．It is the cheapest of the four sweaters. |
| A．Pendleton. Men's Shetland Crew-Neck Sweater. |
| B．State Cashmere Men's Essential Crewneck Sweater. |
| C．J. Crew Mercantile Men's Waffle Crewneck Sweater. |
| D．Minus33 Merino Wool Men's Yukon Expedition Crew. |
| A．$140. | B．$152. | C．$232. | D．$240. |
【推荐1】My side of the Mountain is a novel about a boy called Sam Gribley. 14-year-old Sam Gribley lives in his family’s crowded New York apartment. Unsatisfied with the situation, Sam plans to run away to his great-grandfather’s abandoned farm in the woods near the small town of Delhi.
Sam’s father allows it. He strongly believes Sam will come back once he realizes what it’s like－to live without things like electricity and running water.
Then a bus takes Sam to Delhi. Sam uses fire to enlarge a tree’s inside and makes it his home. To seek food, he makes traps. While checking his traps, Sam spots a falcon hunting for animals. Wanting a falcon to help hunt, Sam studies falconry at the town’s library. He camps for days to track down the falcon’s nest. After finally piecing together its location, he steals a baby falcon and manages to train it to hunt for him. As winter approaches, Sam kills a deer for its skin and roasts deer meat for food.
Spring arrives. Matt, a teenager reporter, arrives at Sam’s tree house. Matt wants to write about Sam’s life on the Gribley farm and spends a week with Sam. Matt is very excited to be there while Sam is suddenly sad. Matt’s coming reminds him too much of life in New York City. There are his close friends and family members who were once around him, accompanying him, listening to him and talking to him.
In June, Sam’s father announces that the entire family is moving to the farm. Sam is happy but also upset. It is end of freedom.
My side of the Mountain is called “a pleasant flight from civilization, written with real feeling for the woods”. By 1998, the book had been translated into numerous foreign languages, and visitors to Delhi often ask to see the farm where the novel is set.
1. How does Sam’s father find the life on an abandoned farm?| A．Boring. | B．Colorful. | C．Inconvenient. | D．Satisfying. |
| A．Losing contact with his friends. | B．Missing his friends and family. |
| C．Having no opportunity to read Matt’s report. | D．Realizing that his freedom comes to an end. |
| A．It was published in 1998. | B．It is well recognized and popular. |
| C．It records Sam’s lonely growth process. | D．It features simple words and real plots. |
| A．Sam is unsatisfied to live with his family. |
| B．Sam is against his father’s will to live in the woods. |
| C．Sam is ignorant about survival in the wild. |
| D．Sam is eager for freedom, independence and adventure. |
【推荐2】A trick question: Can you name the only three writers who have won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction twice? Faulkner, yes; Updike. And? Hats off if you came up with Booth Tarkington.
And yet his two prize-winners——“The Magnificent Ambersons” and “Alice Adams”, just reissued in one volume by the Library of America — are not even the most commercially successful novels of his extraordinarily successful career. Nine of his books were ranked among the top ten sellers of their year, and the strangely dissimilar The Turmoil and Seventeen were the No. 1 sellers in consecutive(连续的) years. And then there's Penrod, probably the most beloved boys' book since Tom and Huck, though I can't recommend a stroll down that particular memory lane.
There are thirty or so novels, countless short stories and serials, a string of hit plays. And there were countless honors: Tarkington was not only commercial but literary — not just the Pulitzers but in 1933 the gold medal for fiction from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, which Edith Wharton and William Dean Howells had won previously. As early as 1922, the Times had placed him twelfth on a list of the twelve greatest contemporary American men.
As for booksellers, in 1921 they voted him the most significant contemporary American writer. Nothing ever changes. How to explain this remarkable career — the quick rise to fame, the unaffected reputation over several decades, and then the pronounced fall into shadowiness? If you read all his fiction, you find a steady although uninspired hand at the helm. Slowly, painstakingly (费力地), Tarkington had taught himself to write reliable prose (散文) and construct appealing fictions; he was modest — always literate but never showy. You could count on him to catch your interest even if he failed to grasp your imagination or your heart. And he was always a gentleman.
1. What does “Hats off” underlined in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Show respect. | B．Feel nervous. |
| C．Throw away hats. | D．Take off hats. |
| A．The Magnificent Ambersons. | B．Alice Adams. |
| C．Penrod. | D．Seventeen. |
| A．Tarkington’s works and honors. | B．Tarkington’s personality. |
| C．Tarkington’s social position. | D．Tarkington’s achievements. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Objective. |
| C．Negative. | D．Admiring. |
Text 1: In the churchyard
Well, get me a fle(锉刀) and some wittles(食物).And bring them to me tomorrow momning early. And don't tell anyone that you have seen me. if you don't do exactly what I've told you, I'll cut out your heart, roast it and cat it!
Text 2: At the moment when he was arrested
I took some wittles, from a house in the village over there. The one near the church. From the blacksmith's. I was hungry so I took a pork and some bread. I'm sorry. It was a good pic.
Text 3: At Pip s house
When I was sent to the other side of the worid. I thought about you all the time. I was working for you. It made me happy to think that you were spending my money. Yes, Pip, it was me. I made you a gentleman.
1. What can we learn from Text 1?| A．Magwitch was a cruel killer. |
| B．Magwitch was a penniless beggar. |
| C．Magwitch was a dangerous convict. |
| D．Magwitch was a church care-taker. |
| A．He preferred a pie rather than a pork |
| B．He did steal food from the blacksmith's. |
| C．He was arrested by the police for his theft. |
| D．He told a lie of his theft to protect his helper. |
| A．He had been helped by Pip to make a big fortune. |
| B．He had been helped by Pip with some bread and a pork. |
| C．He had been helped by Pip to cover the truth of his theft. |
| D．He had been helped by Pip to the other side of the world. |
| A．Grateful and generous. | B．Fierce and cruel. |
| C．Honest and hard-working. | D．Unkind and insensitive. |
| A．A man who works very hard to earn a living. |
| B．A man who leads a rich and respectable life. |
| C．A man who lives happily with family and friends. |
| D．A man who gets wealth and happiness from others. |
