Frankenstein,
Aliens have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed human beings. Humans couldn’t lose anymore. Therefore, the world government has started to train military geniuses in the arts of war. Ender Wiggin is taking part in this training. He wins all the games. He knows time is running out, but can he save the planet?It’s good science fiction for boys.
The Broken Earth Trilogy (三部曲) by N.K. Jemisin
Moving into more modern territory, each entry of N.K. Jemisin’s The Broken Earth Trilogy won a Hugo Award when it was first published. It’s a science-fiction story married to fantasy elements that is one of the most famous pieces of literature.
The Expanse series by James S.A.Corey
This spectacular series consists of nine books. I know that looks like a lot of novels, but trust me, they are absolutely worth reading. The Expanse is easily one of the best sci-fi series in history, and now the TV adaptation has become one of the best sci-fi shows in history. The first book starts in our solar system and expands beyond it with a growing cast of characters that will feel like family after a dive into this fantastic series.
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
This is the only stand-alone book on this list, so if you don’t feel like investing in 300,000 pages of content, Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash is for you. This author of the book uses virtual reality as the setting, and the main character is a pizza deliveryman in one world and a warrior prince in another.
1. Which book is suitable for you if you favor award-winning ones?| A．The Broken Earth Trilogy | B．Ender’s Game |
| C．Snow Crash | D．The Expanse |
| A．They all have TV adaptations. |
| B．They are based on true stories. |
| C．They are best-sellers on shelf. |
| D．They are fiction worth reading. |
| A．To advertise. | B．To introduce. |
| C．To recommend. | D．To instruct. |
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删除：把多余的词用( \) 划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
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Poetry probably dates back tens of thousands of years ago, when writing had not been inventing. People would sit around the fire at night sang songs to entertain themselves, that reflected themes from the peoples daily lives. Since nothing was written down, over the years different versions of these songs developed and each area would have its own respectively rhythm. In an addition, people would recite stories of past hero. While in the beginning such songs and stories had very simple formats, over time it became more complicated and more polished. These were no longer the works of amateurs sitting around a fire, and works of true poets who cared about their art and sometimes makes a living from it.
4 . Like a Lily Among the Thoms by Karen S. Bell is a touching and appealing novel. Bell explores the theme of a sense of belonging through the perspective of her main character, Gabrielle Bernstein. Gabrielle is an optimistic young woman, and she never takes life for granted. She enjoys working as a librarian, and she loves her community. One day, she receives a notice to force her out of her apartment because her building is being pulled down, making room for luxury apartments. She only has a few days to find a new living situation. Soon after, she receives news:her long-lost father has passed away and left her an inheritance(遗产). Throughout this journey, Gabrielle struggles internally about whether to accept or decline this sudden inheritance from the man who has caused her so much pain.
From the start, Bell establishes a sharp contrast between- Gabrielle’s inner and outer self. For example,Gabrielle-has a generally positive outlook on life internally, and she never lets negative thoughts poison her mind. However, the author shows that when people come across Gabrielle, they see an external image of someone who seems angry, frustrated, and unhappy. In essence, Gabrielle is happy on the inside, but it does not reflect on her face. Later, the author explains this dichotomy(双面) when she finally pours out her childhood to her friend. In this revealing scene, Gabrielle’s face suddenly begins to change because she finally unburdens herself of how she truly feels about her upbringing. Indeed,"the more Gabrielle starts to let go of her painful past, the more her face comes across as pleasing.
Bell expertly describes the main character’s emotions with extreme honesty, and readers will undoubtedly be pleased with the results.
1. How did Gabrielle probably feel about the news?| A．Excited. | B．Relieved. | C．Hesitant. | D．Annoyed. |
| A．Letting go is the best relief. | B．Family is the most precious. |
| C．Never take things for granted. | D．People with double natures gain twice. |
| A．Immature. | B．Average. | C．Strange. | D．Remarkable. |
| A．A realistic novel. | B．A book review. |
| C．A critical biography. | D．A diary entry. |
The Story Behind Sherlock Holmes
Every year, thousands of people visit one of the world’s most famous addresses: 221B Baker Street, London. It is famous
A lot of people are so taken with the stories
It is often said that the character Sherlock Holmes was based on a real person named Benjamin Bell, a forensic surgeon (法医) for
Sherlock Holmes’ problem-solving ability and powers of observation are based on the surgeon. Bell was even called on by the police
Conan Doyle found the inspiration for the name of his famous detective elsewhere, though. He was an expert cricket player and combined the names of two other well-known players, Shacklock and Sherwin, to make the name “Sherlock”.
Besides,
Although the character is made-up, most of the locations are real. One of Conan Doyle’s strengths as an author is describing a London that seems so real to the readers. Most of the famous locations in the books are in London and Sherlock Homes fans love to visit the locations in the books and those
One of the largest research libraries in the world, the British Library houses more than 170 million items. The library usually selects works based on
Recently, 16 Chinese online novels have been added to the
Good Spring Time
Readers can see
Great Power, Heavy Industry tells of how China’s manufacturing industries have rapidly grown
7 . As a student at a medical school, Sam thinks poetry is a big part of his life, thanks to his new teacher, Rafael Campo, who believes poetry can benefit every doctor’s education and work. Rafael is a physician, professor and a highly respected poet.
“Poetry is in every encounter with my patients. If we do anything when we’re with our patients, we’re really immersed in their stories, really hearing their voices. And, certainly, that’s what a poem does,” he said.
Rafael worries that something important has been lost in medicine and medical education today: humanity, which he finds in poetry. To end that, he leads a weekly reading and writing workshop for medical students and residents. He thinks medical training focuses too much on distancing the doctor from his or her patients, and poems can help close that gap.
Third-year resident Andrea Schwartz was one of the workshop regulars. She said, “I think there’s no other profession other than medicine that produces as many writers as it does. And I think that is because there’s just so much power in doctors and patients interacting when patients are at their saddest moments.” Not everyone believes that’s what doctors should do, though.
Rafael said, “I was afraid of how people might judge me, actually. In the medical profession, as many people know, we must always put the emergency first. But, you know, that kind of treatment, if it’s happening in the hospital, very regrettably, sadly, results in a bad outcome. The family is sitting by the bedside. The patient hasn’t survived the cancer. Don’t we still have a role as healers there?”
In a poem titled “Health”, Rafael writes of the wish to live forever in a world made painless by our incurable joy. He says he will continue teaching students, helping patients and writing poems, his own brand of medicine.
1. What’s Rafael Campo?| A．He’s a doctor. |
| B．He’s a physicist. |
| C．He is a teacher in a senior school. |
| D．He is a student at a medical school. |
| A．Committed. | B．Forced. | C．Absorbed. | D．Persuaded. |
| A．It contributes to medical work. |
| B．It is mostly produced by doctors. |
| C．It has nothing to do with doctors. |
| D．It keeps doctors away from patients. |
| A．Gifted but overconfident. |
| B．Capable and responsible. |
| C．Honest and modest. |
| D．Cold but respected. |
| A．A good medicine tastes bitter |
| B．Poetry heals the pain |
| C．Sad poetry is a ready medicine |
| D．A poem a day keeps the doctor away |
Recently, 16 Chinese online novels have entered a
The British Library usually collects works
As the Chinese online literature industry has
China Literature’s international portal Webnovel,
As I began to wade through thirteen pages of the credit-card company’s new policy, I wasn’t sure how it was going to affect me personally. As I waited to be connected to a customer service rep, I considered whether I should even write the fifth novel in my Old Cape House series. Did my readers really enjoy the mysterious historical stories I told? Should I take on more debt to buy my paperback books? I thought about all the author events, book signings, and book fairs that might be canceled because of the virus. When would normal life return?
“Hello, Ms. Struna, this is Thomas. May I have your account information?”
After repeating the information he needed, I explained my dilemma in trying to understand the new policy and asked how it would affect my future purchases.
“Please, do not worry. You will have no change.”
“Are you sure? I am an author and travel frequently. I need to have access to my card at all times for big or small purchases.” I laughed to myself, thinking I wasn’t going anywhere for a while, at least until there was a vaccine.
“Let me reassure you. There will be no change to your card, but Ms. Struna, may I ask you one more question? Are you the author of The Old Cape House?”
My jaw dropped. He was talking about my first novel of suspenseful historical fiction, The Old Cape House, published in 2013. I was stunned and I stammered, “Why, yes I am.” I was still skeptical about what he wanted from me.
Thomas kept talking. “I thought it was you. I recognized your name, and when you told me you were an author, I knew it was you.”
“Oh, my goodness.” My heart started to beat faster with delight at the connection I was making with an unknown foreign reader.
“Ms. Struna, your book changed me. It changed how I look at the world. It showed me ways to be more adventuresome and to be open to new things. Thank you so very much.”
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I was stunned at the idea that I had made a difference in someone’s life.
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I hung up, ending this coincidental connection to a fan reader in a faraway place.
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