1 . With the winter holiday on the way and time on your hands, you might be looking for something to read. The following are four great books for you.

The Bright Side

Chad Otis is an author and illustrator. His new book, The Bright Side, is about finding hope in desperate situations. Its hero is a boy who lives with his family in an old school bus because they can’t afford to live anywhere else. This is something Otis experienced when he was a kid. He wants kids who are going through similar struggles to know, “You are not alone. Stay strong. Stay optimistic.”

Bunheads

In Bunheads, Misty Copeland tells the story of how she fell in love with dance. As a girl. Copeland was shy and afraid of talking in front of people. Dance helped her get past her fears. “Ballet gave me a language to communicate in a way that worked for me,” she told TFK. “Ballet allowed me to speak... through my body.”

Little Daymond Learns to Earn

Linle Daymond Learns to Earn teaches kids about money. It’s by Daymond John, who is one of the stars of Shark Tank. With a little creativity and the help of his friends, little Daymond starts a small business. “Every single business that you create does one thing — it finds solutions to problems in life,” he says.

Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots

What’s the difference between a fact and an opinion? Sometimes, it can be hard to tell them apart. Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots is a new picture book. It teaches kids about facts and opinions. The book uses robots to show the difference between the two. Michael Rex wrote and illustrated the book, in which he asks questions of the reader.

1. What is Chad Otis’s purpose in writing The Bright Side?

A．To teach some life skills.	B．To share his life story.
C．To inspire kids in difficulty.	D．To help kids to make money.

2. What does Daymond John think all companies have in common?

A．They put profit first.	B．They launch new products.
C．They make discoveries.	D．They focus on solving problems.

3. Who overcame fear with the help of art?

A．Chad Otis.

B．Michael Rex.

C．Daymond John.

D．Misty Copeland.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Tang poetry is considered one of the most significant cultural     1     (achievement) of China. It is a form of poetry that flourished during the Tang dynasty, which lasted from 618 to 907 AD. This period is often referred to     2     the “Golden Age” of Chinese poetry, as it saw the emergence of some of     3     most celebrated poets in Chinese history. Tang poetry is characterized by its elegance, simplicity, and profound philosophical insights. It is also known for its use of vivid imagery, which often draws on nature and the natural world.

The Tang dynasty was a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in China. During this period, the country experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity,     4     allowed for the development of the arts. Poetry was     5     ( particular) popular, and many of the most famous poets of the Tang dynasty were members of the imperial court. These poets were often highly     6     (educate) and well-versed (通晓的) in classical Chinese literature, which they drew upon in their own work.

Tang poetry     7    (cover) a wide range of themes, from love and romance to politics and social commentary (评论). Many of the poems are deeply personal,     8     (reflect) the poet’s own experiences and emotions. Others are more philosophical, exploring the nature of     9     (exist) and the human condition. Despite the diversity of themes, however, all Tang poetry is characterized by its beauty and elegance, making     10     one of the most enduring and beloved forms of poetry in Chinese culture.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Wild Robot is a novel for young readers that was written by Peter Brown. It tells the story of Roz, a robot that learns to live among the animals on a     1     ( desert ) island.

Roz is produced as one of five hundred identical     2     ( robot ). When their ship is destroyed at sea, she is     3     only one to survive. All the other robots are broken or lost in the accident. Roz washes up on the shore of an island,     4     she is found by a group of sea otters (獭). The otters     5     ( accidental ) push her activation button (激活键), and Roz wakes up. The otters are frightened, and they run away. Roz is left alone     6     ( discover ) her new home.

    7     the time Roz lives on the island, she learns to imitate the animals. She studies their language, gains their trust and seeks their advice for     8     ( survive ). This provides an interesting look     9     what might happen when technology and nature are in contact with each other. The book is dedicated to “ all the robots of the future, ” and it makes     10     ( we ) wonder if robots like Roz could ever find a place to belong in our world.