Four International Books Every Child Should Read
Konstantin, Gerda Wagener
Written in German, this book follows a shy crocodile named Konstantin who plays the instrument in secret in the jungle. The jungle’s other inhabitants are hiding and listening to him play. In the end, the shy and lonely animal finally finds friendship through his music.
Everyone Poops, Taro Gomi
Written in Japan, this book features the introduction of the toilet habits of a range of animals before explaining that everyone has to use the toilet. Designed to teach children that going to the toilet is nothing to be embarrassed about, the book helps kids to deal with toilet training.
Pettson and Findus, Sven Nordqvist
Pettson and Findus is a series about the adventures of an old man, Pettson, and his cat, Findus, living in the countryside. These stories are beloved in their home country of Sweden. The book describes lots of funny stories which will delight any child.
The Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas
The Three Musketeers was written in France in 1844. A young man named D’Artagnan who leaves home to pursue his dream of joining the Musketeers (火枪手) of the Guard. D’Artagnan isn’t accepted at first, but in the end manages to befriend three musketeers. This book is a must-read for any fans of action and adventures.
1. Which book tells of an animal who can play the instrument?| A．Konstantin. | B．Everyone Poops. |
| C．Pettson and Findus. | D．The Three Musketeers. |
| A．It helps children to deal with toilet training. |
| B．It helps children develop an interest in Japanese. |
| C．It begins by introducing the toilet habits of animals. |
| D．It stresses the importance of training children in going to the toilet. |
| A．Both of them were written in France. | B．Both of them were written in the 19th century. |
| C．They both contain adventures. | D．They both tell a story about an old man. |
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【推荐2】Summer Holiday Fun 2017!
The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum's main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits！Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember！The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in August.
Call 01733 864663 for details.
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun: Young people aged 13－19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm. PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday, 12th August between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
Call 01353 720274 for details.
Houghton Mill
Through the Looking Glass－a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th, August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30 pm, performance 6:30 pm－8:30 pm. Tea room will be open until the end of the interval. Adult ￡ 10. Child ￡7. Family ￡20.
Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Games: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner！No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday, 19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above, each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price. Tickets Cost: ￡ 7 per child.
For further information, call 01223 810080.
1. If you are interested in cooking, you can go to ________.| A．Saxon Youth Club | B．Houghton Mill |
| C．Farmland Museum | D．Peterborough Museum |
| A．￡ 17 | B．￡ 27 | C．￡ 20 | D．￡ 7 |
| A．Watching the new play. | B．Competing in sports activities. |
| C．Visiting the dinosaur exhibition. | D．Playing farmland games. |
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Space Pirate
It lets you go through the Galaxy (银河系) on your own starship. You will find interesting stars and learn science along the way.
Crazy Cooking
In Crazy Cooking, you can choose meat and vegetables, cook them in your video kitchen and ask your friends to eat with you. At the same time, you will learn math by working with lots of numbers and measurements (尺寸).
Time Machine
It lets you go back to any time in history to see what it was like. You can find out almost all things you want to know. You can meet George Washington or study a map with Columbus.
Word Search
It takes you on a trip through the English language — where it began, who started it, and why something is different now. On your trip, you will learn new words and spellings.
Each of these new games comes on CD-ROM and costs only $ 15.95. Or you can get all four games for only $ 50. These are the best new games! They will give you lots of fun, and you’ll learn many things from them. So don’t wait! Go to the shop now!
1. According to the passage, what can you learn by playing Crazy Cooking?| A．Science. | B．Math. |
| C．English. | D．Geography. |
| A．$ 50. | B．$ 31.9. |
| C．$ 25. | D．$ 15.95. |
| A．To talk about computer games. | B．To tell readers how CD-ROM games work. |
| C．To ask readers to buy computer games. | D．To help readers play computer games. |
| A．newspaper | B．dictionary |
| C．storybook | D．diary |
【推荐1】There are numerous benefits of reading good books.
Determine your reading goal.
Get a responsible reading partner to promote your reading. Goals need to be backed up in order to help put a check and encourage you during times you don’t feel motivated.
To develop a reading culture, you must first analyze your current reading habits. Do you read at all?
| A．You study hard at school |
| B．Do you start off and stop at some point |
| C．Make a list of books for each month |
| D．Get up early and go to bed late to back up your goal |
| E．It can make you think deeper, sharpen your skills and teach you more about your field |
| F．Get a reading partner willing to read |
| G．It’s important to start off by setting a goal to create a reading habit |
【推荐2】In 2000, a group of innovators in Denmark came up with a different kind of library —the Human Library. It has since transformed into a global phenomenon where “readers” can check out a human “book”. Each “title” offers an opportunity for dialogue over difficult questions, a process which the library hopes will help us all “un-judge” one another.
The first human library was organized by Ronni Abergel, his brother, and two colleagues. As a four-day event at a festival, the project was experimental. However, over a thousand readers came to read the human books available. The books themselves were chosen to represent often misunderstood groups. The initial library was a success leading to the foundation of the Human Library Organization, which has since carried on the lending of human books.
People can be part of the Human Library in two ways. One can volunteer to be a book and to offer first-hand knowledge of an experience or identity. Among the Human Library are books entitled “Alcoholic,” “Depression,” and so on. While these titles may seem simple and direct, the Human Library hopes readers will pick a topic but come to know the book for so much more than just the cover and title. Volunteer books agree to share their experiences — a commitment which requires patience, empathy (共情), and a level of comfort in sharing.
Another way to experience the Human Library is as a reader. Readers check out books for a certain amount of time. While being respectful, the library create s a space where readers can listen to the stories of books. Readers are encouraged to ask the difficult questions they always wondered but never had a chance to ask. Specifically, the library hopes it will be “a place where people who would otherwise never talk find room for conversation.”
The Human Library Organization today holds pop-up events around the world and even has permanent borrowing locations in several cities. They also work with companies as a rather unique provider of diversity and inclusion training.
1. What can we learn about the first human library?| A．It was well received. | B．It had only four workers. |
| C．It was misunderstood. | D．It was a weekly project. |
| A．Eagerness to learn. | B．Painful experiences. |
| C．Willingness to share. | D．Remarkable achievements. |
| A．By creating a space for them to talk freely. |
| B．By encouraging them to open up to strangers. |
| C．By showing them how to be respectful of others. |
| D．By teaching them to solve difficult questions alone. |
| A．The origin of the Human Library | B．How to manage a Human Library |
| C．Borrowing people instead of books | D．How to get along with human books |
【推荐3】The creativity TikTok stimulates allows for a broad range of content that encourages users to participate in trends that integrate their passions and hobbies. Specifically, content related to literature on TikTok has generated its own domain. Commonly referred to as “BookTok,” this side of the platform focuses on all things about books: book recommendations, tips for pleasing bookshelves and edits related to literature-based fandoms (粉丝圈).
With heightened demand for new media to comfort themselves during the pandemic period of severe challenges, many young adults have regarded literature as a form of escape. Restarting former literary passions, BookTok users have turned their attention to the app to praise the novels that have helped serve as a brief getaway to worlds within bound pages.
Through a revival of novels that shaped the childhoods of many who are now young adults, even younger generations on the app have been exposed to foundational novels in young adult literature. Along with this emphasis on nostalgic (怀旧的) fandoms, BookTok takes advantage of TikTok trends in order to attract those who may not be familiar with literature to read. The popularity of BookTok and the novels that are recommended to young adults on the app have had a direct effect on bookstores and book sales, with both independent bookstores and chains such as Barnes & Noble taking notice of the broader range of readers that are influenced by TikTok and updating their stock to appeal to users.
As of March 2021, BookTok has over 6 billion views and will only continue to grow larger. Though the popularity of BookTok brought many significant questions regarding the future of the book industry and the books that receive mass attention on social media, the importance of the BookTok phenomenon perhaps lies mainly with the readers who claim their love for books and the creative channels through which they express this admiration. TikTok has demonstrated, at least through BookTok, that brilliant literature is written for a broad audience — the perfect book for you is waiting somewhere on a shelf and, through BookTok, you will surely discover it.
1. What can users do on BookTok?| A．Share favorable books. |
| B．Buy pretty bookshelves. |
| C．Make profits from editing. |
| D．Create their own platforms. |
| A．TikTok has lost quantities of users. |
| B．The elderly take up children’s books. |
| C．The bookstores change their books accordingly. |
| D．Youths start treasuring their memories of childhood. |
| A．Its bright future. | B．Its big challenges. |
| C．Its amazing function. | D．Its minor disadvantages. |
| A．Why BookTok had an effect on bookstores |
| B．How BookTok expanded its range of audience |
| C．Why BookTok gained popularity among elderly |
| D．How BookTok repopularized young adult fiction |
【推荐1】Discover world-class culture on a walking tour of four of the German capital’s best museums.
DDR MUSEUM
Begin on the banks of the River Spree at the brilliant DDR Museum, which provides a unique look into everyday life in former East Germany. Visitors are encouraged to get hands-on with the exhibits, many of which have come from private households. Niitors eanJgo for a drive in a model Trabant—the cars were nicknamed ‘Trabis ‘—or explore a detailed reconstrction of a flat in an East Berlin tower block.
HUMBOLDT FORUM
Head over Karl-Liebkheeht Bridge to Museum Island and the new Humboldt Forum. Built on the footprintof the 18th-century Royal Palace, badly damaged in the Second World War, the building combines the palace’s reconstructed baroque(巴洛克) architecture with contemporary style. As well as an exhibition showing the site’s history, the Humboldt Forum houses the Berlin State Museums’collections of global art.
PERGAMON MUSEUM
Walk past the Altes Museum to the Pergamon Museum, which displays ancient Roman,Greek and Middle Easterm art and archacology. The three-winged complex houses a wealth of treasurcs and splendid reconstructions of architectural monuments, including the vivid blue, sixth-century Ishtar Gate of Babylon and the 170 BC Pergamon Altar (note that the hall housing the latter is closed for reconstruction until 2025).
GEMALDE GALERIE
Walk along Berlin’s central avenue,Unter den Linden, all the way to the Brandenburg Gate. From there , head southwest across leafy Tiergarten park and you’ll emerge at the modernist Berlin Kulturforum. Here you’ll find the Gemailde Galerie—the Gallery of Old Masters—one of the world’s most important collections of European paintings. Take time to admire masterpieces by the likes of Caravaggio , Rembrandt and Raphael.
1. What can visitors do in DDR Museum ?| A．Experience royal life. |
| B．Drive a real Trabant car. |
| C．Explore rebuilding of a tower. |
| D．Operate the exhibits with hands. |
| A．DDR Mnseum |
| B．Humboldt Forum. |
| C．Pergamon Mnseum. |
| D．Gemailde Galerie. |
| A．They were reconstructed. |
| B．They display modern art. |
| C．They are located in Berlin. |
| D．They provide driving tours. |
【推荐2】Try Making Them into Treats
It’s fine to shop at farmers’ markets and grocery stores for recipe ingredients（原料）. But what if you could gather some of them by yourselves, and at the same time, help rid your region of non-native plant species that are harming the ecosystems?
According to the National Wildlife Federation, about 42 percent of today’s threatened or endangered species are at risk because of invasive（有侵略性的）species. Here are four invasive plants and ideas for serving them up.
KUDZU
Brought to the US from Japan, the kudau vine can grow a foot a day, robbing other plants of sunlight. Its beautiful flowers bloom from July to September, but its leaves, roots, and vine tips are more readily available. Pick flowers to use in making drinks.
HIMALAYAN BLACKBERRY
Native to Armenia, the plant has threatened other species. It blocks access through woods and affects livestock. Its fruit starts to ripen in midsummer and the berries can be added to hake goods such as muffins.
SOW THISTLE
Its roots crowd out useful crops and suck water and nitrogen from the soil. Native to Europe and western Asia, it grows all over North America in spring and summer. Try coking the leaves in olive oil and adding them to a cake.
WATERCRESS
European settlers brought this leafy green to the Colonies. It spreads along waterways, crowding out native plants.
Harvest it from the edge of a running stream in spring and fall to make sandwiches.
1. Which species will you choose if you want to make drinks?| A．KUDZU. |
| B．SOW THISTLE. |
| C．WATERCRESS. |
| D．HIMALAYAN BLACKBERRY. |
| A．They are harvested in autumn. |
| B．They are all invasive species. |
| C．They can grow a foot per day. |
| D．They are picked to make sandwiches. |
| A．To introduce the harms of the four species. |
| B．To advertise some recipe ingredients for readers. |
| C．To prove the findings of National Wildlife Federation. |
| D．To provide ideas to make the invasive species into treats. |
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| A．being a woman | B．knowing how to use a computer |
| C．having been an accountant | D．having an accountant certificate |
【推荐1】In my 30s, I had two kids, a career, a husband and no time for anything else. Then my stepfather called to say he had cancer. Stage four. The words that were circling in my mind wouldn’t form a sentence. Finally, I said, “I’m sorry. I love you. I will support you as best I can…”
It felt as though everything had changed. I needed some control, so I made a list：
1. Find chemo-friendly foods
2. Make soup and freezer meals
3. Find babysitter for hospital visits
4. Start guitar lessons
I know, the last item seems strange, but in that moment, my soul reached through my body and wrote the words, “start guitar lessons”.
My stepfather played the guitar his entire life. It was his way to relax. After work he would sit on the couch, pick up his guitar and let the stress of the day fade away. He wasn’t a performer but he did perform once, for me, as a gift at my wedding.
I rented a guitar and started taking lessons. When my stepfather was allowed to leave the hospital, I brought my guitar to his house. As he lay in bed, I’d show him what I’d learned and play bad versions of classic rock songs. Even though I sounded rough, he tapped his feet and listened enthusiastically. Sometimes, I would “conveniently” leave my guitar at home in the hopes of being able to play his Martin guitar. It sounded rich and soulful compared to my rental instrument.
Five months after his diagnosis, he died. He left me the Martin guitar. I would always pick up the guitar and cry. If only I had started earlier. If only we had longer to play music together. If only... Then, one day, realized that our connection was still alive. When I pull out that Martin, I know I’m not alone.
1. Why did the stepfather play the guitar?| A．He was a professional performer. | B．He always played for weddings. |
| C．He loved it as a stress reliever. | D．He wanted to teach his stepdaughter. |
| A．She felt at a loss when learning her stepfather’s cancer. |
| B．She didn’t play well at the beginning of learning to play the guitar. |
| C．She often forgot to take her guitar and left it at home. |
| D．Her stepfather showed his great support though she didn’t play well. |
| A．To share with the readers her saddest story. |
| B．To inform the learners how to play the guitar |
| C．To persuade daughters to love their fathers. |
| D．To memorize her connection with her stepfather. |
【推荐2】In early December,a new set of rules governing behavior inside Shanghai's subway came ffect, forbidding listening to electronic devices without earphones inside subway coaches.
This was long called for. Subway cars are public spaces where nobody should annoy others. However, in reality there are many who play their music or movies without the aid of earphones, disturbing co-passengers. Even if the music and movies are not loud enough, the disturbing elements also scream with joy or laughter in reaction, and they are indifferent to how it affects others inside the coaches.
In the absence of clear rules forbidding such behavior inside the coaches, there was nobody the disturbed passengers could turn to for assistance. Even if they had complained, the authorities inside the subway would have said they were not empowered(授权)to help them. However, noise inside a subway cannot be a personal matter. A person has no right to impose his movie or music on others in the shared space. Every passenger has the right to be undisturbed by any movie or music that other passengers are enjoying.
Thanks to the new rules. those taking a subway cmi now complain to staff members about smartphone noises. That the news about new subway rules was read by nearly 300 million times on the micro blog is the biggest evidence of l)ow people are happy and are looking forward to die absence of noise in the public space.
The new rules also forbid people from eating or drinking inside subway coaches, which, too, is a welcome change, as sometimes die food is smelly and lets off an unpleasant smell that can cause discomfort to fellow passengers. The new rules will help create a better environment for everyone inside the subway coaches.
The only drawback with the new rules is that it does not give specific punitive(处罚的) measures .For example, there is no listed punishment such as fines or warnings for those disobeying the rules. Maybe the subway staff members will have to be artful and persuasive while carrying out the new rules.
1. Which can be allowed in subway cars according to the new rules?| A．Playing music in a loud voice. |
| B．Eating or drinking something tasty. |
| C．Listening to songs using earphones. |
| D．Watching movies without using earphones. |
| A．Indifferent. | B．Annoyed. |
| C．Supportive. | D．Critical. |
| A．They still need to be further improved. |
| B．They can help protect the environment. |
| C．They seem not to meet the passengers' demands. |
| D．They offer detailed punishment for improper behaviors. |
| A．The subway staff ought to be stricter |
| B．The new rules have many disadvantages. / |
| C．Complaining to staff members is unwise. |
| D．Carrying out the new rules is challenging. |
【推荐3】Four Places to Visit Before You Die
Santorini, Greece
It is actually an island of Cyclades. There are a lot of islands in this city and sunbathing around any of these would be an unforgettable experience. The most ideal period of the year to go to this miracle is from April to September.
Sydney
It is the most populous city of New South Wales in Australia. Its Harbor Bridge is the most famous tourist's place in the world. Every year, the celebrations of new year take place at this bridge where millions of people gather from the world to welcome the new year.
Rome
It is also called the center of Western civilization. The Colosseum(罗马圆形大剧场) which is the world's most iconic monument is also in Rome. There is no one who wishes to return from Rome without seeing this monument. Moreover, The Pantheon and Piazza Navona are also worth visiting in Rome.
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal, located in the city of Agra in India is also called the monument of love. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in love of his wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1932. It is located at the South bank of Yamuna River. Its ivory white color attracts the tourists from a distance.
1. Which of the following is a natural wonder?| A．Santorini, Greece. | B．Sydney. | C．Rome. | D．Taj Mahal. |
| A．The best time to visit Santorini is spring. |
| B．Sydney is the most populous city in Australia. |
| C．The Colosseum is a must-see of visitors to Rome. |
| D．All the four amazing places mentioned are in Europe. |
| A．To persuade people to travel before dying. |
| B．To introduce four amazing places worth a visit. |
| C．To make some comparisons of four amazing places. |
| D．To advertise four amazing places for a travel agency. |
