If you want to improve your English skills. Here are four online books which aim to strengthen spoken and writing skills for English learners.
Arnie the DoughnutSuggested grade level: 1st-2nd
Arnie looks like an average doughnut (圈饼) made by one of the best bakeries in town. Still, a doughnut is just a doughnut, right? WRONG! Click to see what happens.
Themes in the story: Imagination, Humor, Friendship
Clark the SharkSuggested grade level: Kindergarten-2nd
Clark is a shark who loves life, but his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, so his teacher helps him find a way to turn it down. Finally, Clark knows how to get along with his friends.
Themes in the story: Self-Control, Manners, Friendship
Brave IreneSuggested grade level: lst-2nd
Brave Irene is a dressmaker’s daughter. One day, Irene volunteers to send the dress made by her mum to the palace on time in spite of the snowstorm. Click and see how she overcomes difficulties.
Themes in the story: Courage, Overcoming difficulties
The Empty PotSuggested grade level: 1st-2nd
The Chinese Emperor announces a test to choose the country’s next king. The child who raises the best flowers from a seed given by the Emperor will be the one. Ping is unable to get his seed to come out, but his empty pot is the best of all. Why?
Themes in the story: Honesty, Learning from failure
1. What makes
Clark the Shark different from other three books?
A.It deals with the topic of friendship. | B.It is suitable for kindergarten children. |
C.It can improve the readers’ writing skills. | D.It needs imagination to understand the story. |
2. What are the themes of
Brave Irene?
A.Self-Control and manners. | B.Friendship and learning from failure. |
C.Imagination and humor. | D.Courage and overcoming difficulties. |
3. Which of the following books is about honesty?
A.Arnie the Doughnut. | B.Clark the Shark. | C.Brave Irene. | D.The Empty Pot. |