Graham Moore is the best-selling author of The Sherlockian and the screenwriter of The Imitation Game. His new book The Last Days of Night is out now. He is talking about some of his favorite books.
Murder in Three Acts
BY AGATHA CHRISTIE
My mother is a crime fiction（侦探小说）lover and，when I was having trouble learning to read, we’d sit in my bed at home in Chicago and take it in turns to read a paragraph. It was the first book I read cover-to-cover and I later became a writer because of that experience. Not only did it give me a love of crime fiction but, more importantly, it taught me that reading can be a shared experience.
Cryptonomicon
BY NEAL STEPHENSON
This book showed me that historical fiction need not be dry, but can be lively and enjoyable. Stephenson asks readers to take science seriously, but writes the story in a funny way. I’d long known of Alan Turing, but Stephenson’s technique (手法）of describing him was surprising; I saw how a writer can bring a real person to life for modern readers.
A Visit from the Goon Squad
BY JENNIFER EGAN
Egan uses a technique that I drew on when writing The Imitation Game. She tells stories from different voices and times, and uses many styles that say to readers, “I’ve done a lot of work, but now you have to join in and work it out for yourselves.”
With my latest book, my greatest hope is that readers will want to get other people discussing the book. I’ve just started the conversation.
1. What influenced Moore to be a writer?| A．Reading crime fiction in secret. | B．Having trouble learning to read. |
| C．Reading a book with his mother. | D．Writing stories at a young age. |
| A．Boring. | B．Serious. |
| C．Imaginative. | D．Humeorous. |
| A．Write her some letters. | B．Think for themselves. |
| C．Tell their own stories. | D．Ask her some questions. |
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1. Why is long-distance running a great sport for beginners?| A．Because you do not need any special equipment. |
| B．Because you do not need to be a member of a gym. |
| C．Because you only need a good pair of shoes for it. |
| D．All of the above. |
| A．relieving aches |
| B．relieving tension |
| C．long-distance running |
| D．strengthening your immune system |
| A．warm up and cool down before and after running |
| B．jog slowly before running |
| C．relax your body before running |
| D．cheer yourself up before running |
| A．A textbook. | B．A website. |
| C．An advertisement. | D．A guide book. |
【推荐2】Youth Wildflower Art Contest
Have wildflowers ever inspired the inner artist in you? Shenandoah National Park’s annual Youth Wild flower Art Contest is coming again! This year’s artists can share their creativity by uploading their entries (参赛作品) online.
Who
The contest is open to all K-12 students (including home-schooled students) in the following counties (县):
Albemarle, Augusta, Greene, Madison, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren.
What
Each student may submit one piece of artwork. For the subjects of their artworks, artists must use wild flowers that are native to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Shenandoah National Park. To help you choose, we’ve put together a list of native wildflower species.
Submissions must be on flat media, and may include watercolor, pencil, fabric (织物), etc. Photographs, computer-generated, or computer-enhanced artworks will not be accepted. Works will be judged on the basis of original designs and artistic compositions.
If you’d like some art tips before getting started, be sure to check out our virtual wildflower water color workshops with artist Betty Gatewood.
When
We will kick off National Park Week with accepting submissions! You can submit your artwork from April16 through May 4. The winners will be notified after the judging process has been completed.
How
You can get started any time with your work! Participants will upload an image or scan of their art works online through Call for Entry website.
In order to upload your artwork, you must first sign up for a free Call for Entry account. After creating an account, you can upload your artwork. Detailed instructions for uploading artwork may be found on the website. Last, follow the instructions for applying to the contest and you’re all done.
Questions
Email shen_education@nps.gov for more information and questions!
1. Which of the following works is a disqualified entry?| A．A photo of flowers. |
| B．A piece of fabric. |
| C．A pencil painting. |
| D．A watercolor work. |
| A．On April 15. | B．On April 20. | C．On May 12. | D．On May 16. |
| A．Email shen_education@nps.gov. |
| B．Donate money to a virtual workshop. |
| C．Create a free Call for Entry account. |
| D．Ask for Betty Gatewood’s permission. |
【推荐3】Finally, the holidays are upon us! What better way to spend the hot days ahead than curled up on the sofa with a cold drink?
Atomic Habits by James Clear
If you’re looking for some self-reflection time these holidays, then you absolutely need to read Atonic Habits. This book is one of the world’s best-selling works in self-help and is sure to awaken some new thoughts within you.
Let it Snow: Three Holiday Romances by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle
This novel consists of three stories about a massive snowstorm in a small North Carolina town, and all feature some aspect of romance. Reviewers have praised the novel’s strong characters and humorous hidden meanings. The stories are appealing and optimistic, and would make for a wonderful holiday read! You can also watch its movie edition to find out more!
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Shiver revolves around the main character, Grace, who becomes convinced that a wolf is watching over her and protecting her each winter. She loves to watch the wolves, but she especially loves to watch a wolf with beautiful, yellow eyes, who watches back. When her wolf becomes a human named Sam, they instantly fall in love with each other. Are you hooked yet? The novel has been adapted for the screen.
A Year of Sundays by Belinda Jeffery
If you’re looking for a soft reminder to enjoy your slow days, this book, A Year of Sundays, is the perfect holiday pick-me-up. Join Belinda Jeffery as she shares the recipes and memories that made up her memorable year of Sundays. This is however more than just a cookbook! It is reflective, inspiring and a beautiful reminder to slow down.
1. What is the book Atomic Habits probably about?| A．The rules of physics. | B．The harms of bad habits. |
| C．The methods of self-study. | D．The ways to reshape ourselves. |
| A．It has co-authors. | B．It was made into a film. |
| C．It teaches survival skills. | D．It creates humorous characters. |
| A．Atomic Habits. | B．Let it Snow. | C．Shiver. | D．A Year of Sundays. |
【推荐1】Best Nonfiction Books of 2022
To Boldly Grow: Finding Joy, Adventure, and Dinner in Your Own Backyard, by Tamar Haspel
$18 At Amazon
This how-to guide by Tamar Haspel digs into the joy of “first-hand food”. The self-assumed “gardener” wants to show others how growing, fishing, or even hunting for our own food can change the way we think about not just what we eat but also who we are.
Release date: March 8, 2022
The Lonely Hunter: How Our Search for Love Is Broken, by Aimée Lutkin
$12 At Amazon
After finding herself at a dinner party surrounded by couples asking about her dating life, writer Aimée Lutkin decided to start a social experiment. She set out to see if there’s a trick to escaping loneliness by going on hundreds of dates, reading books by all the experts, and exploring the wellness industrial complex.
Release date: February 8, 2022
The Nineties: A Book, by Chuck Klosterman
$15 At Amazon
New York Times best-selling author Chuck Klosterman analyzes the iconic (象征性的) decade that was the 1990s. He talks about it all: the fall of the Berlin Wall, Titanic, the rise of the Internet, 9/11, Seinfeld, Cop Killer, and much more.
Release date: February 8, 2022
In the Margins: On the Pleasures of Reading and Writing, by Elena Ferrante
$19 At Amazon
Although she may not have wanted to show her identity, famous Italian novelist Elena Ferrante is willing to share the origins of her literary talents. In four essays, she talks about herself as a reader and writer, her influences and the challenges she’s faced.
Release date: March 15, 2022
1. Which book might be suitable for you if you are interested in food?
| A．The Nineties. | B．To Boldly Grow. |
| C．In the Margins. | D．The Lonely Hunter. |
| A．They are both aimed at experts. | B．They both cover the same topics. |
| C．They have the same release date. | D．They are written by best-selling authors. |
| A．Tamar Haspel’s. | B．Aimée Lutkin’s. |
| C．Elena Ferrante’s. | D．Chuck Klosterman’s. |
【推荐2】For perfect summertime reading, Jane Mosse’s recently published first novel ‘Barking mad!
Confessions (告白) of a dog sitter certainly fits the bill.
Based on Jane s own experiences of pet sitting both in the UK and Europe ( although she insists that the animals and owners featured are mostly fictional), it’s an entertaining, engaging read, and the perfect accompaniment to a relaxed, sunny weekend.
Follow Christine and her husband, Rob, as they travel around the country, staying in their clients homes and looking after their pets. From luxurious houses in Mayfair to humble homes in out of the way places, our fearless couple are never quite sure what to expect, and that’s all part of the fun.
The characters they meet on their travels — both human, canine ( 狗类的 ) , feline (猫类的) and more — and the adventures they experience— some laugh-out-loud funny, others more challenging — are what makes this fiction so readable.
‘Barking mad!’ is published by Blue Ormer Publishing in Guernsey.
●Key feature: Enhancing the text throughout the book are lots of delightful illustrations by popular and well-known artist.
●Price:￡999, including free postage to the UK and the Channel islands.
●Available in paperback from: www. blueormer. co. uk; also available on Amazon kindle.
1. What do Christine and her husband, Rob do in this book?| A．They are travellers. | B．They are adventurers. |
| C．They are dog sitters. | D．They are entertainers |
| A．The book ‘Barking mad!’ is the writer’s number one works. |
| B．The animals and owners featured in the novel are mostly fictional. |
| C．It’s worthwhile for readers to buy and read the fiction during the summertime. |
| D．Colourful illustrations by big name are boosting the text throughout the book. |
| A．To introduce a writer. |
| B．To launch a readable book. |
| C．To recommend a travel destination. |
| D．To advocate animals’ accompaniment. |
Nick Carraway rents a small house in West Egg on Long Island, next door to the expensive house of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire who often holds extravagant（奢侈的）parties. Nick’s cousin, Daisy, and her husband, Tom, a college classmate of Nick’s, live in East Egg across the bay.
Nick later learns that Gatsby knew and fell in love with Daisy in 1917 and is still deeply in love with her. He spends many nights staring at her house across the bay from his house, hoping to recover their lost relationship one day. Gatsby’s extravagant lifestyle and wild parties are an attempt to impress Daisy in the hope that she will one day appear again at Gatsby’s doorstep. With the help of Nick, Gatsby and Daisy get in touch again. But after a short time, Tom forces the group to drive into New York City, saying that he and Daisy have a history that Gatsby could never understand. In addition, he announces that Gatsby is a criminal whose fortune comes from illegal activities. Daisy realizes that her allegiance（忠心）is to Tom, and Tom sends her back to East Egg with Gatsby, attempting to prove that Gatsby cannot hurt him.
When Nick and Tom drive home, they discover that Gatsby’s car has struck and killed Myrtle. Nick later learns from Gatsby that Daisy, not Gatsby himself, was driving the car at the time of the accident but Gatsby intends to take the blame anyway. Myrtle’s husband, George, arrives at Gatsby’s house and fatally（致命地）shoots both Gatsby and then himself.
Nick stages a small funeral for Gatsby with few coming to mourn the passing of his romantic dream. After that, Nick moves back to the Midwest, disillusioned（幻灭）with the Eastern lifestyle.
At first glance, the novel appears to be a simple love story, but further examination shows Fitzgerald’s masterful observation of American society during the 1920s and the corruption（堕落）of the American dream.
1. Gatsby often holds extravagant parties in order to ____________.
| A．show off his wealth |
| B．enjoy life with his neighbors |
| C．attract Daisy’s attention |
| D．memorize his love with Daisy |
| A．how powerful George is |
| B．what an honest cousin Nick is |
| C．what people care most in a world of money |
| D．how ugly the couple of George and Myrtle are |
| A．He loves Daisy so deeply that he chooses to sacrifice for her. |
| B．He falls in love with Daisy when she attends his wild parties. |
| C．He is a criminal who attempts to hurt Tom from time to time. |
| D．He is a mysterious millionaire who likes to stare at others’ houses. |
| A．the influence of The Great Gatsby on later novels |
| B．the wonderful writing skills of F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| C．the outstanding and unique theme of The Great Gatsby |
| D．the status of The Great Gatsby in American literature |
