You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling, just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel. Here are several books we recommend that you take on your trip.
1. On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac
The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.
2. Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, ''Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. '' The book tells a young artist's romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams and has a relationship. Experience the artist’s passionate life in the book during a trip to Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.
3. The Stories of the Sahara, 1967, by Sanmao
The book narrates the author's simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author's romantic and intensive emotions will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.
4. Lotus,2006, by Annbaby
This novel set in Tibet, tells three people's stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modern people's emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism. The book is a good partner to bring you to the scared land Tibet.
1. Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?| A．On the Road. | B．Life is Elsewhere. |
| C．Lotus. | D．The Stories of the Sahara. |
| A．Annbaby's. | B．Sanmao's. |
| C．Milan Kundera's. | D．Jack Kerouac's. |
| A．To advertise four travel guidebooks. |
| B．To introduce four novels about traveling. |
| C．To arouse readers' interest in reading books. |
| D．To recommend four books you can take on your trip. |
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【推荐1】Helping your children learn to read is of great importance. It might mean finding support if they are having difficulties, which can affect their future success.
Choose some activities
As your child begins to read, there are many activities you can choose. The activities include pointing out letters, practicing sounds, singing nursery (童谣), and reading stories together.
When your child is reading more independently, you can help make it enjoyable for them. Listening to your child read aloud, going to the library to check out new books or old favorites, and reading books in series are ways to help your child get more interested in reading and continue growing as a reader.
Find right books
Lots of kids love non-fiction books because they are about the world they know and see around them. There are many books about topics such as animals, sports, other countries and famous people.
Adjust your methods
If your child is struggling to read, there is no need to panic.
| A．They can ask teachers for help. |
| B．They are just a few examples of such activities. |
| C．These books may get your child excited about reading. |
| D．Here are some ways to help your children learn to read. |
| E．Make reading interesting |
| F．Help your child read |
| G．Every child learns in his or her own way. |
【推荐2】Treasure hunts have excited people's imagination for hundreds of years both in real life and in books such as Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Kit Williams，a modern writer， had the idea of combining the real excitement of a treasure hunt with clues found in a book when he wrote a children's story，Masquerade，in 1979. The book was about a hare，and a month before it came out Williams buried a gold hare in a park in Bedfordshire. The book contained a large number of clues to help readers find the hare，but Williams put in a lot of "red herrings"， or false clues，to mislead them.
Ken Roberts，the man who found the hare，had been looking for it for nearly two years. Although he had been searching in the wrong area most of the time，he found it by logic （逻辑），not by luck. His success came from the fact that he had gained an important clue at the start. He had realized that the words："One of Six to Eight" under the first picture in the book connected the hare in some way to Katherine of Aragon，the first of Henry VIII's six wives. Even here，however，Williams had succeeded in misleading him. Ken knew that Katherine of Aragon had died at Kimbolton in Cambridgeshire in 1536 and thought that Williams had buried the hare there. He had been digging there for over a year before a new idea occurred to him. He found out that Kit Williams had spent his childhood near Ampthill，in Bedfordshire，and thought that he must have buried the hare in a place he knew well，but he still could not see the connection with Katherine of Aragon，until one day he came across two stone crosses in Ampthill Park and learnt that they had been built in her honor in 1773.
Even then his search had not come to an end. It was only after he had spent several nights digging around the cross that he decided to write to Kit Williams to find out if he was wasting his time there. Williams encouraged him to continue，and on February 24th 1982，he found the treasure. It was worth ￡3000 in the beginning，but the excitement it had caused since its burial made it much more valuable.
1. The underlined word "them"（paragraph1）refers to _______.| A．red herrings |
| B．treasure hunts |
| C．Henry VIII's six wives |
| D．readers of Masquerade |
| A．Two stone crosses in Ampthill. |
| B．Stevenson's Treasure Island. |
| C．Katherine of Aragon. |
| D．Williams' hometown |
a. Henry VIII's six wives
b. Katherines' burial place at Kimbolton
c. Williams' childhood in Ampthill
d. Katherine of Aragon
e. stone crosses in Ampthill Park
| A．a﹣b﹣c﹣e﹣d | B．d﹣b﹣c﹣e﹣a |
| C．a﹣d﹣b﹣c﹣e | D．b﹣a﹣e﹣c﹣d |
| A．An exciting historical event. |
| B．A modern treasure hunt. |
| C．The attraction of Masquerade. |
| D．The importance of logical thinking. |
【推荐3】World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on April 23. If you love to read, this April holiday may be perfect for you.
By Attending Special Events.
Local bookstores may hold events on this date, including literacy activities for children and reading.
One celebrated aspect of World Book and Copyright Day is the role that libraries play in making books accessible and enjoyable for so many people around the world. Pay a visit to your local library on April 23, even if it isn’t hosting a special event. Spending the day on books, you can create your own special event.
By Reading.
Reading is very important in human history.
| A．By lending books to your friends. |
| B．Here are three ways to celebrate the day. |
| C．When you read a book, you will become a part of the ongoing transfer of information and culture. |
| D．Perhaps the easiest way to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day is to read a book. |
| E．The holiday is a great opportunity to introduce the significance of books and reading to your child. |
| F．Read books on plants, and you will be knowledgeable about them. |
| G．By visiting the local library. |
【推荐1】Welcome to Iceland! I hope that your trip will be pleasant and that __________ will help you during your stay. It includes very important information you might find useful for your travel and we hope you will enjoy it.
Iceland is becoming a very popular place to visit all year round and we are not surprised. The country with its spectacular, unspoiled, fragile and raw nature, hot springs, icebergs and waterfalls is a feast for the eyes both during summer and winter. Our history and culture is young compared to most other countries. We speak our own language, Icelandic, which due to the country’s isolation in the past, has been very well preserved.
Driving in Iceland can be a bit different from many other countries. We do have a number of gravel roads, single lane bridges, narrow roads, rough mountain roads with unbridged rivers, animal stock near or on the road and weather conditions can change quickly. Therefore driving in Iceland needs your full care during your stay because we want you back safe and happy.
We kindly ask you to help us improve our quality by giving us feedback on how we are doing and what we can do better. Not less importantly, we ask you to help us preserve the Icelandic nature which can be very fragile. Off-road driving is strictly forbidden and please do not litter.
In case of trouble, accident or breakdown please don’t hesitate to contact our emergency phone numbers 840-6010 for south and west Iceland, or 840-6000 for north and east Iceland or one of our many locations around the country and we will do our very best to help you to safely continue your journey.
I trust that your travel in Iceland will be comfortable and pleasant. I wish you a safe journey.
1. Which of the following statements might be most suitable for the blank in Paragraph 1?| A．our travel agency magazine | B．this newspaper article |
| C．the traffic regulations | D．police travel guides |
| A．Travelling in Iceland is only popular in summer and winter. |
| B．The country is not much visited because of its special language. |
| C．Travelers can enjoy nice food when travelling in Iceland. |
| D．A traveler can both have hot and cold experiences in Iceland. |
| A．He may have his car repaired. |
| B．He may call 840-6010 for help. |
| C．He may push his car off the road. |
| D．He may drive in the other direction. |
【推荐2】Of Special Interest to Freshman
| Freshman Seminars are small classes just for freshmen, with some of York’s most distinguished faculty members. Some seminars provide an introduction to a particular field of study; others take an interdisciplinary (跨学科的) approach to a variety of topics. All seminars provided a friendly environment for developing relationships with faculty members and peers. | STARS (Science, Technology, and Research Scholars) provides undergraduates of every year with an opportunity to combine research, course-based study, and development of mentorship skills. The program offers research opportunities and support to students historically underrepresented in the fields of natural science and quantitative reasoning, such as racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the physically challenged. More than 100 students each year participate in STARS, during the academic year or over the summer months. |
| Directed Studies is a selective freshman interdisciplinary program focusing on Western civilization that includes three yearlong courses —literature, philosophy, and historical and political thought — in which students read the foundational works of the Western tradition. | Perspectives on Science and Engineering is a lecture and discussion course for about 75 selected freshmen who have exceptionally strong backgrounds in science or mathematics. The yearlong course explores a broad range of topics, exposes students to questions at the frontiers of science, and connects the first-year students to York’s Scientific community. |
| Academic Advising is a collective effort by the residential colleges, academic departments and various offices connected to York University Dean’s office. Students’ primary academic advisors are their residential college deans, to whom they may always turn for academic and personal advice. The deans live in residential colleges and supervise the advising networks in the college. Students also have a freshman advisor who is a York faculty member or administrator affiliated with their advisees’ residential college. Each academic department has a director of undergraduate studies (DUS) who can discuss with students the department’s course offerings and requirements for majors. | Science and Engineering Undergraduate Research York is one of the world’s foremost research universities. Independent engineering research and design projects and scientific research are an essential part of undergraduate science education at York. Science students can begin conducting original research as early as the freshman year. Ninety-five percent of undergraduate science majors engaged in research with faculty mentors. |
| A．Freshman Seminars | B．Directed Studies |
| C．STARS | D．Perspectives on Science and Engineering |
| A．Academic Advising. | B．Directed Studies. |
| C．STARS. | D．Freshman Seminars. |
| A．The one who has already got a novel published. |
| B．A medalist of the International Mathematical Olympiad. |
| C．The one who has designed an original engineering project. |
| D．An applicant for York’s Scientific Community. |
【推荐3】From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London’s most visited tourist attractions. Many of London’s top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, you’ll find it at one of these must-visit spots.
British Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.
National Gallery
The greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, London’s National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Coca-Cola London Eye
The Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London’s skyline. It has some of London’s best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tons and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London’s most famous landmarks — all in just 30 minutes!
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds, you’ll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you’ll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
1. What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?| A．Both exhibit modern and contemporary art. |
| B．Both are on the banks of the Thames. |
| C．Both have vast spaces and special shapes. |
| D．Both have chargeable exhibitions. |
| A．the Coca-Cola London Eye | B．the British Museum |
| C．the National Gallery | D．the Tate Modern |
| A．enjoy Shakespeare’s works | B．see figures of many influential people |
| C．watch Lady Gaga’s performance | D．talk to some famous people |
【推荐1】No poem should ever be discussed or “analyzed”, until it has been read aloud by someone, teacher or student. Better still, perhaps, is the practice of reading it twice, once at the beginning of the discussion and once at the end, so the sound of the poem is the last thing one hears of it.
All discussions of poetry are, in fact, preparations for reading it aloud, and the reading of the poem is, finally, the most telling “interpretation (解释)” of it, suggesting tone, rhythm, and meaning all at once. Hearing a poet read the work in his or her own voice, on records or on film, is obviously a special reward. But even those aids to teaching cannot replace the student and teacher reading it or, best of all, reciting (背诵) it.
I have come to think, in fact, that time spent reading a poem aloud is much more important than “analyzing” it, if there isn’t time for both. I think one of our goals as teachers of English is to have students love poetry. Poetry is “a criticism of life”, and “a heightening (提升) of life”. It is “an approach to the truth of feeling”, and it “can save your life”. It also deserves a place in the teaching of language and literature more central than it presently occupies.
I am not saying that every English teacher must teach poetry. Those who don’t like it should not be forced to put that dislike on anyone else. But those, who do teach poetry must keep in mind a few things about its essential nature, about its sound as well as its sense, and they must make room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it.
1. To have a better understanding of a poem, one should_______.| A．discuss it with others | B．analyze it by oneself |
| C．copy it down in a notebook | D．practice reading it aloud |
| A．Extending your life. | B．Saving your life. |
| C．Criticizing life. | D．Heightening life. |
| A．build a room | B．provide equipment |
| C．leave a certain amount of time | D．set aside enough space |
【推荐2】Literature reminds us of stories, fictions and classical works of ancient and modern times. Literature is defined as written works of a language or culture, produced by scholars and researchers.
Literature is not only a description of reality; it is rather a value addition. Literary works describe thinking ways and social norms. They show different aspects of common men’s life. Classical literary works serve as a food for thought and a medicine for imagination and creativity. Exposing(使暴露) an individual to good literary works is equal to providing him with the finest educational opportunities.
Some literary works like the Bible provide us with the guiding rules of life.
Some ancient poetic works by poets like Homer and Shakespeare’s sonnets are timeless. Some literary works are best-selling all the time. And there are also some greatest works in children’s literature. It is through reading great literary works that one understands life. They help a person take a closer look at different aspects of life. In many ways, they can change one’s attitude towards life. Lives of great people who have made a valuable contribution( 贡 献 ) to society are included in their biographies. These works give readers an insight into their lives.
Literature serves as a great information base. Research works by famous inventors and literary works by famous scientists often state stories of their creative discoveries and conclusions. Developments in the fields of science and technology are documented so that the world can know about them. Several ancient works connected with stories of human evolution(进化) and human life in those times have been of huge help to the human race.
1. Usually literature is considered as________.| A．language works | B．cultural works |
| C．written works | D．stories, fictions and classical works |
| A．best-selling | B．a guide to our lives |
| C．children’s great literature | D．never old-fashioned |
| A．add our contribution to our biography |
| B．write biographies for great people |
| C．improve our understanding of our lives |
| D．improve our writing ability |
| A．Literary works can be the source of some important information. |
| B．Many research works are related to human evolution and human life. |
| C．The stories of human evolution are considered as creative discoveries. |
| D．Developments of science and technology make us know more about human evolution. |
【推荐3】Every day around the world, thousands of people with little or no scholarly training in art history walk into museums. They may or may not read notice boards that share relevant information of the artworks or artists. Imagine, before being permitted to direct their eyeballs to the art on the walls, museum visitors were required to read a 15-or 20- page introduction to each piece or each artist. How many people would go to museums if that were the case?
Yet this seems to be the expectation when it comes to reading classic literature. Classic novels typically come with 15- or 20-page introductions, which often include spoilers, assuming that readers do not come to classic books to discover, be absorbed in, and be surprised by the story world. Also, evidently, we mustn’t read classics alone, without experts guiding our experiences.
However, classic literature is in a unique position to show us that we’re not alone in our pains and joys. By taking us out of our time, classic books free us to see beyond the set of beliefs we stick to and to connect human experiences that remain alive across time and place. What could be more grounding, more comforting, than seeing ourselves in the battles, longings, and pleasures that have played out across hundreds, thousands of years of human history? Our personal engagement (参与) is the first step of a longer journey of discovery that deepens our knowledge and understanding of ourselves and our world. We may, for example, feel for Hester Prynne from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter though we feel hopeless of the world she lived in.
While we’re letting go of things, let’s stop worrying about understanding everything. We can’t. It will be fun if we embrace (拥抱) curiosity, the pleasure of working out a mystery, and our common relationships as humans. We can feel, for example, the power of self-sacrifice (牺牲) in Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities even when we lack full understanding of the cultural references and language.
1. Most museum goers ________.| A．enjoy reading notice boards | B．understand the artworks well |
| C．lack professional art knowledge | D．share common interest in artworks |
| A．Story writers. | B．Readers’ expectations. |
| C．Guiding experts. | D．Content given away in advance. |
| A．Showing curiosity about the writers. | B．Letting go of things. |
| C．Trying to understand everything. | D．Working out mysteries. |
| A．We should find more fun from classics. |
| B．Reading classics is a personal exploration. |
| C．Experts need to give readers better guidance. |
| D．Classic literature benefits readers a great deal. |
