Children’s books that teach kids to love animals
“Before You Were Mine”
written by Maribeth Boelts; illustrated by David Walker G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books
“Boelts’s restrained (婉约的) text and Walker’s affecting illustrations combine to touch the hearts of dog-loving children who will almost certainly give their pets an extra hug afterwards. A note on adopting a shelter pet follows this powerful emotional offering.”
-- Kirkus Reviews
“Hachiko”
written by Pamela S. Turner; illustrated by Yan Nascimbene Candlewick Press
“This touching tale of a dog’s devotion to -his master is a well-known story in Japan, told here in the first person through the eyes of a fictional boy named Kentaro. The boy and many others care for the dog, who becomes a celebrity due to his faithful nature, with a statue of the dog put up in the station even before the dog’s death from old age.”
-- School Library Journal
“A Boy and a Jaguar”
written by Alan Rabinowitz, illustrated by Citia Chien Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
“It’s a picture book about Alan Rabinowitz’ s own childhood. Rabinowitz grew up with a severe stutter (口吃的), something he had to overcome before he could pursue career that has made him a voice for the endangered animals.”
-- NPR
“Talking Tails”
written by Ann Love & Jane Drake; illustrated by Bill Slavin Penguin Random House
“Amusing ink-and-watercolor illustrations from Slavin are integrated into the text of this entertaining look at the history of pet keeping. With information about keeping fish, birds, horses and ferrets (雪貂), most of the space is devoted to cats and dogs.”
-- Publishers Weekly
1. What do the first two books have in common?| A．Both tell a well-known true story. | B．Both tell a touching story about dogs. |
| C．Both are published by the same press. | D．Both are written by the same person. |
| A．“Hachiko”. | B．“Talking Tails”. |
| C．“A Boy and a Jaguar”. | D．“Before You Were Mine”. |
| A．Bill Slavin. | B．Catia Chien. | C．David Walker. | D．Yan Nascimbene. |
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【推荐1】How many books have you finished since high school? Between study, work, family, and social lives, trying to find time to read needs more effort than a relaxing hobby. How to get reading books into your full schedule?
Borrow more books than you can read. Libraries have very large “limits” on books you can take out.
Try the 50-page rule. If you feel you have to finish all the books you start, you may be stuck in something boring and not read again for weeks.
Don’t care about any thoughts about what you “should” be reading. It is OK if you are not so interested in the world’s great literature. Read what you want.
| A．Read more than one book at a time. |
| B．People don’t do well with the feelings of pain and unhappiness long term. |
| C．You may have trouble deciding what to read first. |
| D．So go crazy and borrow anything that looks interesting. |
| E．Quit after a few dozen pages if you’re not feeling into it. |
| F．Reading is one of the most pleasurable activities out there. |
| G．Here’s how to make more time for your favorite books. |
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn wasn't a new book when my mother was young. It's the story of Francie Nolan struggling up in a tenement slum(贫民区)through the cracks in the pavement to reach the sun.It may be the best book I've ever read about poverty,parenthood, the immigrant experience,and just about everything else.My firstborn daughter is named
Francie Nolan.To buy:$18,amazon.com.
The Maltese Falcon,by Dashiell Hammett
My all-time personal favorite. I love this book, all of it: the plot,the characters,the dialogue,much of which was lifted verbatim(逐字逐句地)by John Huston for his screenplay for the beloved movie of the same name.The single best monologue in fiction appears toward the end,when Sam Spade tells Brigid O'Shaughnessy why he's giving her to the police.
To buy:$14,amazon.com.Gilead,by Marilynne Robinson
Oh-so hard to choose!But I'll go with Gilead.An uplifting tale of love in its many forms,told in a style in which every word is perfect.A joyous read.
To buy:$15,amazon.com.Far From the Tree:Parents,Children and the Search for Identity,by Andrew Solomon
If you think 700 pages on the many ways in which unusual kids(autistic, deaf, criminal, genius)can stretch(延伸)their families' conception(理解) of love doesn't sound like summertime reading,Far From the Tree:Parents,Children and the Search for Identity will teach you otherwise.
To buy:$37.50,amazon.com.1. What is special about The Maltese Falcon?
| A．It can't be bought online. | B．It was made into a film. |
| C．It's about how to be a parent. | D．It tells how to treat the loved. |
| A．$52.50. | B．$29. | C．$32. | D．$55.50. |
| A．Gilead |
| B．The Maltese Falcon. |
| C．A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. |
| D．Far From the Tree:Parents,Children and the Search for Identity. |
【推荐3】Three in five people in the UK hold a library card. For some, they’re a shelter from the stresses of day-to-day life.
Most libraries in the UK allow members of the general public to come and go as they like.
Libraries develop with times. They have changed greatly since decades ago.
Libraries are one of very few spaces left in towns and cities where members of the public can come together and actually be and feel like a community. They have notice boards to offer services like exercise classes or learning centers.
| A．Libraries help people learn. |
| B．Libraries help educate the kids. |
| C．They create a great sense of community. |
| D．You can go in, settle down and read a book without being charged a penny. |
| E．Most libraries now have computers and allow people to borrow CDs and DVDs. |
| F．Libraries help us save money as we’re borrowing books rather than buying them. |
| G．For others, particularly the homeless and people in poverty, a lifeline to the world. |
【推荐1】Saint Paul has four ice rink (溜冰场) locations. All hockey (冰球) rinks have boards and nets. See below for locations, hours, and updates.
Cold Weather Policy: Rinks will close if temperatures reach -25F.
Warm Weather Policy: In order to prevent extended closures due to damaged ice, rinks will close if melt water is visible on the surface.
Rink Hours & Locations:
Rink hours and conditions are subject to change without notice. Rinks will close periodically for maintenance. Appointed hockey rinks may be unavailable for open skating during hockey practices or scheduled open hockey times. Please call the numbers listed below to confirm details.
Our maintenance crew and dedicated volunteers work hard to keep the rinks clean, but Saint Paul snow piles up fast and freezes easily, which can quickly reduce the skateable surface area of the rink. Even if you feel you can't commit to volunteering, you are still desired to help by clearing snow while visiting the rinks. Thank you for doing your part to make Saint Paul rinks great.
1. What situation can cause rinks to close?| A．No water is found on the surface. |
| B．The temperatures are below 25F. |
| C．Rinks undergo maintenance checks. |
| D．The boards and nets are almost broken. |
| A．Phalen. | B．Palace. | C．Groveland. | D．Langford Park. |
| A．To advertise Saint Paul's ice rinks. |
| B．To stimulate visitors to remove snow. |
| C．To present Saint Paul's snow piles. |
| D．To praise rinks' crew and volunteers. |
【推荐2】Although dinosaurs became extinct nearly 65 million years ago, they are very much alive in the hearts and minds of today’s children. The Dinosaur Museum is a perfect learning environment for children.
STAGE 1
Children should learn to identify and name different kinds of dinosaurs.
STAGE 2
Children should be taught to:
● compare and group together different kinds of rocks based on their appearance;
● describe in simple terms how fossils (化石) are formed.
STAGE 3
Children should be taught to:
● recognise that living things can be grouped in different ways;
● identify and name different living things in their local and wider environment;
● recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes cause danger to living things.
STAGE 4
Children should be taught to recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that lived on the Earth millions of years ago.
INTRODUCTORY TALKS
Introductory talks are available if required and are free. In case you want your group to have an introductory talk, it must be booked ahead of time.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES
Visitors to the Dinosaur Museum are encouraged to touch and use all their senses to experience the dinosaur world. Information on dinosaurs is given in a fun way and the very latest information on dinosaurs is presented — there is always something new to learn.
DINOSAUR SCHOOL PARTY ENTRANCE FEES
FOR GROUPS OF 15 OR MORE | |
| Children | £4.95 |
| Teachers / Extra adults | £5.95 |
Telephone: 01305 269880
Email: info@thedinosaurmuseum.com
1. When can children learn the influence of environments on living things?
| A．At STAGE 1. | B．At STAGE 2. |
| C．At STAGE 3. | D．At STAGE 4. |
| A．Pay extra fees. |
| B．Book the service earlier. |
| C．Form a large enough group. |
| D．Finish related science programmes. |
| A．£ 17.85. | B．£ 148.5. | C．£ 163.35. | D．£ 166.35. |
HOLIDAY HOMES IN MALLORCA
Holiday houses in Mallorca, sailing and fishing in port—quiet even in summer. Beautifully situated houses with sights of sea and mountains, yet near to shops and restaurants. Cars and bicycles for hire. Sailing and sports clubs nearby.
ITALY IN COMFORT
Luxury coach trips of Italy, out of normal holiday season 21 days to visit five Italian cities starting from London 1st May, 1st September. The trips are guided by Professor Martin Davis, Head of Italian Studies, London University. See the arts and culture of historic Italy.
KIBBUTZ HOLIDAYS IN ISRAEL
Working holidays on a kibbutz (co-operative farm) in Israel. All nationalities welcome for one to three months, if prepared to work morning with kibbutz members. Accommodation (住宿), food and trips to historic sights all provided free—you pay only for the special low-cost return flight.
TWO WEEKS ON A CARIBBEAN ISLAND
Two-week holidays in the Hotel Splendid, on a lovely beach with golden sands, warm sunshine and deep-blue sea. Tennis, golf, sailing and all water sports, trips around the island arranged. Near to town of Castries with lively evening entertainment—dancing.
1st November—31st March=£72 0 per person 1st April—30th October=£850 per person
(PartⅡ)
Jack and his wife Mary, who have recently retired, want to see places of cultural and historic interest abroad, but Mary hates flying.
Peter and Maria, university students, want to travel as far as possible on little money, and would like to get to know a country by working there for three months with other young people.
Michael, a young computer programmer, has been working hard and needs a holiday to relax in winter. He would like to go somewhere warmer and sunny, where he can swim in the sea, and he enjoys sports and dancing.
Harry and Kate, both teachers, and their two sons, have to take their 
holiday during the school summer holidays. There must be plenty for the boys to do, although Harry and Kate just want to have beautiful scenery, good food and wine—and peace.
| A．Italy | B．Israel |
| C．Mallorca | D．a Caribbean island |
| A．an Italian city | B．a kibbutz in Israel |
| C．a Caribbean island | D．the port in Mallorca |
| A．the 21-day coach trip of Italy |
| B．the 2- week stay in the Hotel Splendid |
| C．the 14-day trip around a Caribbean island |
| D．the working holidays for 1-3months on a kibbutz in Israel |
| A．a school library | B．a tourist agency |
| C．the post office | D．the museum |
【推荐1】Beatrix Potter's stories of animals have captured the imagination of children since 1902, when her first story, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, was published. It records the adventure of a rabbit who angers a bad-tempered farmer and finds himself participant in an epic escape. Peter, brother to Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail, did what children do best — not listen! Not even the fact that only a couple years ago his dad was caught by the evil former and made into a pie by the farmer's wife. But boys will be boys, right?— Even ones who have sisters with cute names.
Her apparently funny fiction attempts to make pleasant the consequential (随之而来的) horrors arising from poor decision making. At its most literal, her stories suggest that naughty children are likely to die or encounter loss of limbs. Jemima Puddle-duck is persuaded into attending a dinner party with a polite 'gentleman', who so happens to be a fox. The story is a total 'stranger danger' alert for little listeners, similar lo Perrault's Little Red Riding Hood — the moral at the end of which reads:
“Children, especially attractive young ladies, should never talk to strangers, for if they should do so, they may well provide dinner for a wolf. But there are various kinds of wolves. There are also those who are charming, quiet, polite and sweet. And unfortunately, it is these gentle wolves who are the most dangerous ones of all.”
Yet the strange thing is kids don't seem particularly upset by all the cruelty and violence that goes down in Potter's tales. And isn't this the very thing that makes her stories so accomplished so loved? Potter's creatures teach and entertain young readers, who as adults, will revisit the stories with their own children, appreciating the unexpected dark humor and marveling at the hidden horror and wondering why their little ones aren't having nightmares when they should be!
1. Why is The Tale of Peter Rabbit mentioned in Paragraph 1?| A．To show Beatrix Potter's achievement. |
| B．To criticize Peter Rabbit's bad behavior. |
| C．To introduce the topic of the passage. |
| D．To describe the characters in the story. |
| A．They are both world famous. |
| B．They share similar structures. |
| C．They both tell stories of little girls. |
| D．They teach children similar lessons. |
| A．They have bad dreams at night. |
| B．Their kids don't fear these stories. |
| C．They don't notice the humor. |
| D．Their kids don't like these stories. |
| A．The dark side of Potter's stories |
| B．The stories of Jemima Puddle-duck |
| C．The readers' reaction to fairy tales |
| D．The language in Potter's stories |
【推荐2】Traditional fairytales(童话) are being given up by parents because they are too scary for their young children, a study found．
Research uncovered that one in five parents has got rid of old literature such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and Rapunzel in favor of more modern books.
One third of parents said their children have been left in tears after hearing the gruesome details of Little Red Riding Hood.
And nearly half of mothers and fathers refuse to read Rumplesliltshin to their kids as the themes of the story are kidnapping and killing．
Similarly, Goldilocks and the Three Bears was also a tale likely to be left on the book shelf as parents felt it forgives stealing.
The survey of 2,000 adults was completed to mark the launch of the hit US drama GRIMM (格林童话剧), which starts tonight at 9pm on Watch, and sees six drama series based on traditional fairytales.
The survey found a quarter of parents questioned wouldn’t consider reading fairytales to their kids.
And 52 percent of the parents said Cinderella didn’t send a good message to their children as it describes a young woman doing housework all day.
Steve Hornsey, General Manager of Watch, said: "Bedtime stories are supposed to calm children down and send them off to sleep soundly.But as we see in GMMM, fairytales can be dark and dramatic so it’s understandable that parents worry about reading them to young children．As adults we can see the innocence in fairytales, but a five-year-old child could take them too literally.Despite the dark nature of classic fairytales as we see in GRIMM, good will defeat evil and there is always a moral to the story."
The study also found two thirds of mums and dads try to avoid stories which might give their children nightmares.The most popular book read at bedtime is now 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle.
However half of parents said traditional tales are more likely to have a strong moral message than a lot of modern kids' books, such as The Gruffato, The Hungary Caterpillar and the Mr. Men books.
1. Classical works for children are being avoided by parents they think .| A．they contain unmoral themes |
| B．they are terrifying |
| C．they encourage stealing, kidnapping and killing |
| D．they are tired of answering questions |
| A．Very horrible | B．Very amusing |
| C．Very disappointing | D．Very amazing |
| A．Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and Cinderella |
| B．The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Little Red Riding Hood. |
| C．The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Mr. Men |
| D．Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Cinderella |
| A．think it is different from the reality |
| B．dislike it because it is scary |
| C．believe exactly what the tale says |
| D．feel there is a moral to the story |
This year, Dec20 marked the 200th anniversary of publication of the tales. The Brimms collected the stories and gave them to the world because they wanted to show what German culture was about. In their time, Germany was not yet a nation; it was a collection of little states. Like many patriotic intellectuals(爱国知识分子),they thought they could help people in German territories(领土) to understand their own traditions.
Quite a few adult were shocked by brothers Grimm’s work. They wrote about a wolf who eats a little girl’s grandmother and an awful old woman who wants to put Hansel and Gretel in a stove. In fact, the original Grimm fairy tales are often far more unpleasant, and more adult in theme(主题).There is a lot of cruelty too. In the wedding scene of Snow White ,the stepmother dances in red-hot iron shoes that kills her.
However, other people came along and made these stories more “suitable” for children. The modern children’s writer Philip Pullman recently published a book of his versions of some Grimm tales. He points out that the Grimms themselves changed the stories, but for the better. They knew how to hold the attention of readers. “A Grimm tale,” he says, “moves with a dreamlike speed from event to event, pausing only to say as much as is needed and no more.” So, when we read a story from Grimms’ collection, we’re getting something from old Germany, but our enjoyment is also thanks to the brothers’ great storytelling skills.
1. According to Paragrah1, Red Riding Hood____.
| A．is popular with children all the time. |
| B．is too old for children to read |
| C．is a poorly organized story |
| D．is too stupid to be believed. |
| A．To improved children’s reading skills. |
| B．To develop educational system. |
| C．To introduce their country’s culture. |
| D．To make a living by selling books. |
| A．describes the achievement of the Brothers Grimm |
| B．present a different side of Grimm fairy tales |
| C．prove the excellence of the Grimm fairy tales |
| D．compare the difference between the two versions |
| A．Fun Times | B．Comment |
| C．Life and Style | D．Culture. |
