China’s online literature industry is making an increasing impact overseas with some even
Overseas readers of Chinese web novels exceeded(超过) 150 million in 2022, mainly Generation Z born between 1996 and 2010. Among 15 major
In June, Wang Xiang,
Last year, 16 Chinese online works of literature were included in the British Library’s Chinese collection for the first time, all of which were first published on digital reading platform Qidian
2 . Calling all poets! Time for Kids has a challenge for you: Write a rhyming poem and enter it in the TFK Poetry Contest. It must be a poem that does not copy another poet's work.
How to enter: This contest begins at 12pm on May 14 and ends at 12 pm on July 15. To enter online, visit timeforkids. com/poetrycontest and follow instructions to submit the following:(a) an original and previously unpublished poem;(b)the entrant's first name only and e-mail address;(c)a parent’s e-mail address. Limit one entry per person or e-mail account.
Judging: All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following criteria: creativity and originality(50%),use of language and rhyme(25%)and appropriateness to the theme of the contest(25%).Winners will be notified bye-mail during the month of August and must respond within five days.
Eligibility(资格):Open to legal citizens of the United States who are elementary school students and are 8 to 13 years old at the time of entry
Prizes: Our judge will select four semi-finalists(半决赛选手), from which one winner and three finalists will be chosen. The winner will receive an online class taught by Kenn Nesbitt. All the finalists will receive a signed copy of Bigfoot Is Missing, which is worth about $275. The semi-finalists’ poems will be published at timeforkids. com.
1. How long will the poetry contest last?A.One month. | B.Two months. | C.Three months. | D.Four months. |
A.Whether the poem is novel. |
B.Whether the poem is humorous. |
C.Whether the poem is written in rhyme. |
D.Whether the poem is suitable for the theme of the contest. |
A.A $275 bonus | B.An online class. |
C.The position of assistant editor. | D.A signed copy of Bigfoot Is Missing |
3 . How to Read a Poem
You’ve selected the poem you want to read — congratulations! Now it’s time for the business of reading it.
Examine the title and the shape
Read the poem as you normally read anything
Reading poetry doesn’t require a clever approach; you can read as you’d read anything else. On the first pass through, absorb whatever it is that arises upon first impression.
Next, try reading the poem out loud or search for readings of the poem online. This is where the music of a poem emerges, and you can feel the shape of each word and line as you move through it.
Add context to paint a full picture
Finally, return to the poem context.
A.Re-read for sound |
B.Re-read for meaning |
C.Dig into the author’s history |
D.Notice where in the poem you react |
E.Look for where the poem offers a moment of surprise |
F.Before you start a poem, you should first read the title |
G.Long messy forms might mean it’s coming from a place of confusion or anger |
4 . I have always loved the Arthurian legend (传奇), as there is something quite special about King Arthur, and of course Merlin, my favourite character from the stories.
Death of an Empire is the second volume in MK Hume’s “Merlin” series which details Merlin’s life from birth. Merlin travels across the Roman Empire in search of his father, a voyage of discovery to understand just who he was. Eventually Merlin gets involved in the fight against the Hun’s invasion (入侵) of Europe at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plain.
Serving under the General Flavius Aetius, Merlin builds a reputation by saving the lives of thousands of soldiers. When he finally reaches Rome, he saves many more. But a far deadlier conflict between Emperor Valentinian and Senator Petronius Maximus is around the corner and Merlin must use all his strength to carry out his work.
If I had to choose just one word to describe this novel, there would be no other choice than “immersive (身临其境的)”. There has clearly been a serious amount of research carried out by the author. Combined with the descriptive prose and imaginative story, the book really does attract you from almost the very start. The story really does feel like you are a part of it as Merlin travels across the Roman Empire.
The author does a great job of mixing the rich history with established Arthurian legend. The battle scene is handled very effectively. The author employs a very effective form to show the main fight and this not only adds a degree of tension and a good level of excitement but almost makes you feel like you are right there hearing about what happened.
Death of an Empire is a very fine novel, a wonderfully rich tale and a rewarding story.
1. Why does Merlin travel across the Roman Empire?A.To visit King Arthur. | B.To enjoy a nice view. |
C.To get a well-paid job. | D.To find out his origin. |
A.It is a mixture of history and legend. |
B.It features difficult language. |
C.It speaks highly of an emperor. |
D.It is a masterpiece of Merlin. |
A.An effective description. | B.A long-running battle. |
C.A wonderful feeling. | D.A well-known legend. |
A.A news report. | B.A history story. |
C.A book review. | D.A science fiction. |
The two gentlemen had been having a heated argument for a couple of
The Million Pound Bank Note
It was the summer of 1903. Two old and wealthy brothers, Roderick and Oliver, made a bet. Oliver believed that with a million pound bank note a man could survive a month in London. His brother Roderick doubted it. At that moment, they saw a penniless young man
The next morning Henry had just about given himself
The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie by Chavonne D. Stewart The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie is the first book in a wonderful children's books series, which is fun and exciting and also teaches kids valuable lessons. It tells the story of Amilya Rose Patterson, a creative eight-year-old with “can do” attitude and full of imagination, who is determined to set out on a new adventure, even if it means getting into trouble in the end and learning a lesson. Once she sets her mind to do something, nothing can stop her. |
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The Little Prince, the most translated book in the French language, tells the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his own tiny planet to explore the universe, learning the unexpected and unpredictable changes of adult behaviour through a series of his personal journeys to Earth and further adventures. |
Chester and Gus by Cammie McGovern Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his test, though, it seems like that dream might never come true—until a family adopts (收养) him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus, who has autism (自闭症). But Gus acts so differently from anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester, and sometimes he doesn't even want him in the room. Chester is not sure how to help Gus since this isn't exactly the job he trained for—but he's determined to find it out and show he's the right dog for the job. |
Invisible Emmie by Terri Libenson The novel tells the story of two totally different little girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect (相交) one day, when a note falls into the wrong hands. |
A.Gus. | B.Emmie. |
C.Katie. | D.Amilya. |
A.The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie. |
B.The Little Prince. |
C.Chester and Gus. |
D.Invisible Emmie. |
A.They are stories about children. |
B.They are written for parents. |
C.They are about popular people. |
D.They are love stories. |
8 . Discover Britain through literature
Literature gives you the safety of travelling within the comforts of your own home. I would like to take you on a journey through Great Britain. Through these novels you will be able to transport yourself and discover the beauty and the culture of Great Britain.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Jane Austen's romantic novel centres around the Bennet family during the 19th century and the importance of marriage and social expectations. The style of the novel is using exaggerated (夸张的) characters to make fun of the society.
Setting: Longbourn (a fictional town) in Hertfordshire
The Harry Potter Series by J K. Rowling
It's highly unlikely that you've managed to avoid hearing of Harry Potter, even if you are a muggle (不会魔法的人). It is a fantastic series of novels which makes you believe in magic and that anything is possible.
Setting: Hogwarts
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
The novel follows Oliver's life as an orphan in London and the characters he meets while living on the streets.
Setting: London
How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn
In the novel, Llewellyn writes about a Welsh family and their life among a mining community. It gives readers a really good representation of the struggles faced by those living in this sort of community.
Setting: South Wales
1. Which deals with the main character's childhood ?A.Pride and Prejudice | B.The Harry Potter Series |
C.Oliver Twist | D.How Green Was My valley |
A.It introduces the history of a mining community. |
B.It helps readers learn how to face difficulties. |
C.It encourages readers to explore the beauty of nature. |
D.It presents a mining family's life. |
A.Jane Austen. | B.J. K. Rowling. | C.Charles Dickens. | D.Richard Llewellyn. |
1. 比赛目的;
2. 比赛时间、地点。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。
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10 . Classical Chinese poetry is traditional Chinese poetry
Development of Classical Chinese poetry
Of the key aspects of Classical Chinese poetry is its close inter - relationship with other forms of Chinese art, such as Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy (书法). Classical Chinese poetry has proven lo have a strong influence