【推荐3】The task of Books For Africa is to end the book shortages in Africa. Books For Africa appreciates all book donations. It costs 50 cents to ship each book to Africa. Consider making a financial donation to cover the costs of shipping the books you donate. Please send financial donations separately in an envelope to the BFA office:Books For Africa,253 East 4th Street, Suite 200. St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Or make a donation online.
If mailing books, please send book donations to or drop off books at the St. Paul warehouse, 635 Prior Ave. N, Suite 100, St. Paul. Minnesota. Warehouse book drop-off hours in Minnesota are as follows: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; First and third Saturdays of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Books For Africa accepts:
popular fiction and nonfiction reading books
books that are 15 years old or newer
primary, secondary, and college textbooks with a 2000 or newer publish date
reference books such as dictionaries published in 2005 or later
medical, nursing, IT, and law books with a 2000 or newer publish date
Books For Africa does NOT accept:
magazines or journals of any kind, including academic journals
home decorating or wedding books
cookbooks
foreign language books except for French books American history or civics (市政学）
After dropping off or mailing your books, please send an email to bfa@.booksf.orafrica.org with your full name, address, and the number of books you donated. We will email you a thank-you letter for your records.
1. How can you make your financial donation to BFA?

A．By mailing it to the St. Paul warehouse.

B．By sending it to the BFA office in Minnesota.

C．By paying it to bfa@.booksf.orafrica.org.

D．By giving it to BFA on the phone.

2. Which of the following books will be accepted by Books For Africa?

A．The Secret of Making French Dishes

B．The Oxford Dictionary of 2004

C．The Old Man and the Sea

D．Home Decorators

3. Whom is the text mainly written for?

A．Wealthy booksellers.	B．Learned journalists.
C．Generous officials.	D．Helpful readers.

【推荐2】Jacob hated finishing things almost as much as he loved starting them. As a result, he had gotten into a million hobbies and activities, but he never stuck with any of them long enough to get any good.

He begged his mother for months for a guitar so that he could play songs to Angie, a girl he liked, but after he finally got one for Christmas, he found out that guitars didn’t play themselves. He took a few lessons, but the strings hurt his fingers, so now the five-hundred dollar guitar lives under his bed.

After reading an ad in the back of one of his comic books, Jacob decided that he wanted a metal detector (探测器), so that he could find buried treasure. By the time spring came he had saved $200 and purchased the metal detector. He beeped it around the park for a while, but soon found out that no one had ever left any treasure in his neighborhood. He buried the metal detector in his closest.

Given Jacob’s history with hobbies, it was no surprise that Jacob’s father was unwilling to buy him a magician’s kit (魔术包) for his birthday. “Dad, this time I’ll stick with it for real. I promise!” Jacob begged. Jacob’s father sighed. But he was reminded of his own youth long ago, when he quit football and started boxing practice before hardly getting his equipment dirty. So when Jacob’s birthday came around, he was both surprised and pleased to find the magician’s kit that he had desired so badly. As Jacob continued pulling plastic thumbs and giant playing cards out of the kit, an ad on the TV caught his attention.

“Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to go to space? For only $195 you can go to space camp and live life like an astronaut for a whole weekend!” As the ad continued playing, Jacob walked away from the magic kit and stared at the TV screen eagerly. Jacob’s cry rang throughout the house as he yelled, “MOM!” He now knew what his true purpose in life was.

1. Why did Jacob stop playing the guitar?

A．It was too expensive.	B．He disliked the lessons.
C．It hurt his fingers.	D．He became interested in comic books.

2. Jacob’s father decided to buy him the magician’s kit because ________.

A．Jacob reminded his father of himself	B．Jacob’s birthday was coming
C．Jacob quit many expensive activities	D．Jacob insisted on having it

3. Which of the following is Jacob most likely to do next based on the end of the story?

A．Become a great magician.	B．Raise money to go to space camp.
C．Detect an incredible hidden treasure.	D．Learn to play guitar well.

4. What can be learned about Jacob according to the passage?

A．He was determined in pursuing his dreams.	B．He finally found his true purpose in life.
C．He has always wanted to be a magician.	D．He never stuck with anything for long.

【推荐3】One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me: “Christine Bo-Bean.” By day four, I was given a new name —Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bee to my mother.

Now, I am Bo to her and close friends. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.

People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.

Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bee really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have changed. The Bo I am is ever-changing, ever-growing and ever-learning.

When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.

As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single spotlight; I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.

I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.

1. When was the author given a nickname?

A．When she was three years old.

B．On the fourth day after she was born.

C．Seven days after she was born.

D．When she received the old “Christine” box.

2. What do the people know about the author as Christine?

A．They think the author is active and crazy.

B．They care about the author’s most recent feelings.

C．They don’t realize the author has changed.

D．They don’t know the author has changed her name.

3. What kind of person was the author in the past?

A．She showed no interest in reading.

B．She took pleasure in finding new things.

C．She loved reading and sharing books with friends.

D．She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Bo—the True Name

B．A Unique Name

C．Remember the Past

D．The Meaning of Nickname

【推荐2】ESSEX-Sorrowful families in Vietnam are struggling to bring home the bodies of loved ones who died in a refrigerated truck while trying to illegally enter the United Kingdom on Oct 23. Many of the relatives of the 39 people who died in the freezing, airless vehicle are too poor to bring the bodies back to Vietnam.

Ten of the 39 victims were from the Can Loc district of Ha Tinh province, where Bui Huy Cuong is deputy chairman of the people's committee. He told the Guardian Newspaper that officials have visited bereaved(新近丧失亲人的) families to encourage them to receive ashes, instead of bodies, because it would be cheaper. But he said families want bodies so they can be honored in traditional funerals and are hoping the authorities will pay. "At the moment, we are not sure if the British or the Vietnamese government will take responsibility for bringing victims back to Vietnam, " he said. "Families know nothing about it. It should be clear soon which government (if any) will take responsibility …how much can British and Vietnamese governments pay, and how much will Vietnamese families need to contribute."

The brother of 26-year-old Pham Thi Tra My told the paper his family does not want ashes. Pham Manh Cuong said, “My family wishes to bring my older sister's body back home because we all agreed we want to see her for the last time. If they do not pay for the transportation fee. we have to pay the fee. We have to accept my sister's ashes in Vietnam, because we are in a very difficult position. '' Pham Thi Tra My was the victim who came to prominence when her final text home was made public in which she said, "I'm sorry, Mum. My journey abroad has not succeeded. Mum, I love you so much I'm dying because I can't breathe. ”

Nguyen Dinh Gia, the father of another victim, Nguyen Dinh Luong, from Nghe An province, said his family also wants a body. He said villagers have been visited by local authorities but do not understand their options. “They did not tell me how much the transport fee is, but told us 让's costly …so it's easier to bring back ashes instead of the body," he said. “I said we are asking for help from two governments ... We've had to wait for many days now and are falling into depression.”

The Vietnamese government has not commented on the repatriations(调回本国).Police in the UK and in Vietnam have made several arrests in connection with the incident that claimed the lives of 31 male and 8 female victims, of whom 10 were teenagers.

1. What does Bui Huy Cuong mainly want to express in Para. 2?

A．How officials care about the bereaved families.

B．Some authorities encourage families to receive ashes.

C．How money will be raised to bring the victims back to Vietnam.

D．Families want bodies so they can be honored in traditional funerals.

2. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word “prominence” in Para. 3?

A．Being likely to cause harm.

B．The state of being noticeable.

C．The quality of being pleasant or attractive.

D．Behavior acquired through frequent repetition.

3. We know about Nguyen Dinh Luong from the news report?

A．brother is Pham Manh Cuong.

B．He is from Nghe An province, Vietnam.

C．His family will fly to England to sec his body.

D．His body will soon be brought back to Vietnam.

4. What Can be the best title for the news report?

A．39 People die in the freezing, airless vehicle

B．39 People try to illegally enter the United Kingdom.

C．Relatives struggling to take 39 UK truck death victims back to Vietnam.

D．Arrests in connection with the incident that claim the lives of Vietnamese.

【推荐3】阅读理解。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。
Thanks for signing up for the 2016 Black Friday Turkey Trot! This email will provide some basics about the race and some great news!
First, your race packet (参赛物品包) is ready and can be picked up at the Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa location you’ve specified during registration.
Hours for pickup.
Tuesday, 10 am to 8 pm (Fleet Feet Kings Point)
Tuesday, 10 am to 7 pm (Fleet Feet Blue Dome)
Wednesday, 10 am to 5 pm (both stores, closing early for Thanksgiving)
Packets can also be picked up on the race day at BOK Center, beginning at 8:30 am.
Race Start Times
1)   5 mile, 8:30 am             2) 1 mile fun run, 9:30 am
Parking
There is surface parking to the east of the BOK Center, and some surface parking to the west of the Convention Center. Many lots will be pay-lots. Please pay attention to the signs. We suggest arriving early to find parking.
Racing Timing
The 5 km run will be timed using the BIB-TAG system. Your race number will have a timing device attached to the back of the race number; don't remove or bend this device. Simply wear the Bib on the front of your body on the outside of your clothing so it is visible and facing forward. You don't need to return the Bib, which is disposable.
The Turkey Trot is also a kick-off event for our weekend long “FITNATIC” celebration---we also have a huge number of events and specials all weekend. For more information, please visit http://www.fleetfeettulsa.fitnatic.com.
See you on Friday.
1. Where should a runner go to pick up his packet at 8:30 am on Friday?

A．Kings Point.	B．Convention Center.
C．Blue Dome	D．BOK Center

2. How long will the FITNATIC celebration last?

A．Seven days.	B．Five days
C．Two days	D．One day.

3. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract sports fans to apply for the activity.

B．To inform the race participants of the activity.

C．To describe details related to the activity.

D．To collect money for the parking-lots.

【推荐1】Organic food, grown without artificial chemicals, is increasingly popular nowadays. Consumers have been willing to pay up to twice as much for goods with organic labels. However, if you think paying a little more for organic food gets you a more nutritious and safer product, then you'd better save your money. A study led by researchers at Stanford University says that organic products aren't necessarily more nutritious, and they're no less likely to suffer from disease-causing bacteria, either.

For their new study, Smith-Spangler and her colleagues conducted a review of two categories of research,   including 17 studies that compared health outcomes between consumers of organic against traditional food products, and 223 studies that analyzed the nutritional content of the foods, including key vitamins, minerals and fats.

While the researchers found little difference in nutritional content, they did find that organic fruit and vegetables were 20% less likely to have chemicals remaining on the surfaces. Neither organic nor traditional foods showed levels of chemicals high enough to go beyond food safety standards. And both organic and traditional meats, such as chicken and pork, were equally likely to be harmed by bacteria at very low rates. The researchers did find that organic milk and chicken contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat also found in fish that can reduce the risk of heart disease. However, these nutritional differences were too small, and the researchers were unwilling to make much of them until further studies confirm the trends.

Organic food is produced with fewer chemicals and more natural-growing practices, but that doesn't always translate into a more nutritious or healthier product. The U. S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) states that “whether you buy organic or not, finding the freshest foods available may have the biggest effect on taste.” Fresh food is at least as good as anything marketed as organic.

1. What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph mean? ______

A．Organic food helps you save money.	B．Organic food contains much more nutrients.
C．Organic food is worth the high price.	D．Organic food is not always nutritious.

2. Smith-Spangler and her colleagues found that ______ ．

A．organic food could reduce the risk of heart disease

B．traditional food was grown with more natural methods

C．both organic and traditional food they examined were safe

D．there was not a presence of any forms of bacteria in organic food

3. Which of the following is relatively healthier according to the passage?

A．Organic chicken and pork	B．Organic milk and chicken
C．Traditional chicken and pork	D．Traditional fruit and vegetables

4. What is the author's attitude toward organic food？ ______

A．Doubtful

B．Unconcerned

C．Positive

D．Supportive

【推荐2】While the United States celebrates Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November every year, some Americans mark the day with sadness. The United American Indians of New England call the national holiday a National Day of Mourning. They will mark the day in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the place where some of North America's first European settlers landed. Organizers describe the event as a time to remember “the genocide (种族灭绝) of millions of native people, the theft of native lands and the attack on native culture.”

Native American groups have been holding the National Day of Mourning since 1970. But they say their message is especially urgent now. That is because the town of Plymouth is getting ready to hold a number of events marking the settlers' arrival. The original settlers, known as the pilgrims (清教徒), first landed in the Native Americans' land, which is now Massachusetts, nearly 400 years ago. As the anniversary nears, the native people whose ancestors met the pilgrims want to make sure the world hears the whole story. The Wampanoag tribe helped the European settlers survive. Its members say the settlers brought diseases, racism and oppression.

On November 28, 2019, people Taking part in the National Day of Mourning gathered on Cole's Hill. The hill overlooks Plymouth Rock, a memorial to the colonists' arrival. The area also has a large statue of the Wampanoag leader in 1620. At the gathering, Native Americans from tribes around New England beat drums, offered prayers and read speeches. Then they marched through the streets of Plymouth joined by like-minded supporters.

Organizers said that the marchers called attention to the situation of missing and murdered native women. They also noted government action on migrants from Latin America and the detention (拘留) of children.

Paula Peter is a Wampanoag writer and activist. Peters sees progress in how Americans think about their history. They are starting to look past the false Thanksgiving story about pilgrims and natives living peacefully together, she says, She adds that the work of native groups continues to honor their ancestors. They are taking their history out of the margins and moving it to the center of attention.

1. Some Americans mourn on the day of Thanksgiving in memory of ________.

A．the death of native people.	B．the damage to native lands.
C．the loss of native culture.	D．the ruin of native places.

2. Why is it urgent for the Native Americans to spread their message now?

A．It has been 50 years since the last mourning day was held.

B．Events marking the settler's arrival are going to be held.

C．The world needs to know the truth about the pilgrims.

D．Native people are suffering racism and oppression now.

3. What happened on the National Day of Mourning 2019?

A．People gathered at Plymouth Rock.	B．Natives prayed and read speeches.
C．Americans won supporters in the streets.	D．Marchers looked for missing native children.

4. Paula Peter’s attitude towards the mourning day is ________.

A．critical.

B．indifferent.

C．tolerant.

D．supportive

【推荐3】Kincaid looked at his watch: eight-seventeen. The truck started on the second try, and he backed out, shifted gears, and moved slowly down the alley under hazy sun. Through the streets of Bellingham he went, heading south on Washington 11, running along the coast of Puget Sound for a few miles, then following the highway as it swung east a little before meeting U.S Route 20.

Turning into the sun, he began the long, winding drive through the Cascades. He liked this country and felt unpressed stopping now and then to make notes about interesting possibilities for future expeditions or to shoot what he called “memory snapshots.” The purpose of these causal photographs was to remind him of places he might want to visit again and approach more seriously. In later afternoon he turned north at Spokane, picking up U.S. Route 2, which would take him halfway across the northern United States to Duluth, Minnesota.

He wished for the thousandth time in his life that he had a dog, a golden retriever, maybe ,for travels like this and to keep him company at home. But he was frequently away; overseas much of the time and it would not be fair to the animal. Still, he thought about it anyway. In a few years he would be getting too old for the hard fieldwork. “I must get a dog then.” He said to himself.

Drives like this always put him into a sentimental mood. The dog was part of it. Robert Kincaid was alone as it’s possible to be—an only child, parents both dead, distant relatives who had lost track of him and he of them, no close friends.

He thought about Marian. She had left him nine years ago after five years of marriage. He was fifty-two now, that would make her just under forty. Marian had dreams of becoming a musician, a folksinger. She knew all of the Weavers’ songs and sang them pretty well in the coffeehouse of Seattle. When he was home in the old days, he drove her to the shows and sat in the audience while she sang.

His long absences—two or three months sometimes—were hard on the marriage. He knew that. She was aware of what he did when they decided to get married, and both of them had a vague sense that it could all be handled somehow. It couldn’t when he came from photographing a story in Iceland and she was gone. The note read, “Robert, it didn’t work out. I left you the Harmony guitar. Stay in touch.”

He didn’t stay in touch. Neither did she. He signed the divorce papers when they arrived a year later and caught a plane for Australia the next day. She had asked for nothing except her freedom.

1. Which route is the right one taken by Kincaid?

A．Bellingham—Washington 11—Puget Sound—U.S Route 20—U.S Route 2—Duluth

B．U.S. Route 2—Bellingham—Washington 11—Puget Sound—U.S Route 20—Duluth

C．U.S. Route 2—U.S Route 20—Duluth –Bellingham—Washington 11

D．Bellingham—Washington 11—U.S. Route 2—U.S Route 20—Duluth

2. Which statement is true according to the passage?

A．Kincaid’s parents were dead and he only kept in touch with some distant relatives.

B．Kincaid would have had a dog if he hadn’t been away from home too much.

C．Kincaid used to have a golden retriever.

D．Kincaid needed a dog in doing his hard fieldwork.

3. Why did Kincaid stop to take photos while driving?

A．To write “memory snapshots”

B．To remind himself of places he might want to visit again.

C．To avoid forgetting the way back.

D．To shoot beautiful scenery along the road.

4. What can you know about Marian?

A．She died after five years of marriage.

B．She was older than Kincaid.

C．She could sing very well and earned big money.

D．She was not a professional pop singer.

5. We can draw a conclusion from the passage that ________.

A．Marian knew what would happen before she married Kincaid.

B．Kincaid thought his absence would be a problem when he married Marian.

C．It turned out that Marian could not stand Kincaid’s absence and left him.

D．After Marian left him, they still kept in touch with each other.