【推荐2】The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by MARK TWAIN

"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is a novel that can be considered autobiography as it is based on the experiences of Mark Twain. Tom Sawyer stands out for his intelligent, wild and humorous nature. He is a person who can overcome any problem, and nothing is impossible for him. He looks at the difficulties as a challenge and tries to solve them. He is powered by great optimism despite everything bad that has happened to him.

The Happy Prince by OSCAR WILDE

The Happy Prince is a tale with multiple lessons. From one side it is the critic of the society that can be cruel and heartless and on the other side, it is about the sympathy for humans' troubles. Oscar Wild tried to state in a simple way the virtues and weaknesses of a person in all of his fairy tales and criticize the society which is insensible.

The Old Man and the Sea by ERNEST HEMINGWAY

"The Old Man and the Sea" is a novel which was published in 1952 for the first time in the magazine Life. The theme is the relationship between man and nature. Even though at the beginning Santiago is represented like a man who is defeated in life and has no strength, with time we find out that he is the real hero characterized by strength and faith.

Beauty and the Beast by JEANNE-MARIE LEPRINCE DE BEAUMONT

"Beauty and the Beast" is a heartfelt story about the birth of love and the capability of love to trans-form the way you look at people you love. The moral of this fairy tale is that person' s beauty comes from a heart in love and when the beauty realizes the inner beauty of the beast and the feelings it has, the outer appearance means nothing to her anymore.

1. What do Tom Sawyer and Santiago have in common?

A．They are men of great power	B．They are fond of comforts.
C．They are smart and humorous.	D．They are world-famous novelists.

2. What message does "Beauty and the Beast" convey to the readers?

A．Faith can remove mountains.	B．Love blinds a person to imperfection
C．The best hearts are always the bravest	D．The inner beauty outweighs the outer beauty.

3. What type of writing is the text probably?

A．Announcement.

B．Autobiograhy.

C．Book review.

D．Diary.

【推荐3】These are four events held in the libraries.

Talk Time

August 13, 2019       1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Little Walnut Creek Branch. 835 W . Rundberg Ln

Talk Time is a program for English conversation practice with other English learners and English-speaking volunteers. The program is open to any adult who speaks some English and wants an informal and safe place to practice with others.

Open Mic Poetry Showcase

August 17, 2019       3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Recycled Reads, 5335 Burnet Rd

Calling all performers! Participants are welcome to act out a scene, perform a monologue or play a theatrical score （乐谱）,The material can be original or an old standby （备用节目）, as long as it's family-friendly. We all love to hear what you've got：

Library Love Story Workshops

August 21, 2019       6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd

These workshops are to encourage and help people who want to submit a story about how the library changed their lives. We'll be collecting stories from the community through the summer and fall. Selected stories will be featured on the KUT airwaves.

Discover Exoplanets （外部行星）:The Search for Alien Earths

September 13, 2019 All day

620 Cedar Ave, Port Hadlock. 98339, WA

The Jefferson County Library is excited to host the free exhibit that explores the fascinating world of space and astronomy. In the exhibit, you can have the chance to see the tools, techniques and science used to explore space. All ages are welcome to experience this hands-on science exhibit, similar to what you'd find at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle.

1. Which event is most suitable for a girl who likes acting?

A．Talk Time.

B．Open Mic Poetry Showcase.

C．Library Love Story Workshops.

D．Discover Exoplanets: The Search for Alien Earths.

2. What kind of story should people submit to the Library Love Story Workshops⁹

A．Stories about how the library has changed in the past.

B．Stories about the positive changes in communities.

C．Stories about the changes brought by the library.

D．Stories that happen in the library.

3. When can you visit a science exhibit?

A．On August 13, 2019.	B．On August 17, 2019.
C．On August 21.2019.	D．On September 13. 2019.

【推荐1】Of all the Christmas traditions in my family, the most firmly defended is what’s known as the healthy walk: a non-negotiable walk that takes place in the thin sliver of daylight separating the end of a massive breakfast and the beginning of an even bigger Christmas dinner.

I think the origins of the name lie with my late grandmother (who was also fond of healthy 5 a. m. swims in the English Channel well into her 70s), but it was my parents’ generation who first embraced it at Christmas, working out that a walk was essential. Now, as my parents themselves approach their 70s, my brothers and I have taken up the baton (接力棒) enthusiastically.

But hiking in the depths of winter isn’t without its risks. There are times when the healthy walk has felt almost a little too healthy — there’s a fine line between the kind of weather my grandmother would have described as pleasant and that which will lead to full-blown hypothermia(体温过低). Getting soaked, suffering frozen fingers and slithering (滑) down a muddy bank on your backside are all risks at Christmas in my family. So far, no-one has ever seriously injured themselves, but whatever Michael Bublé might say, the reality of festive-season walking in the UK is always more “sodden (湿透的) mud patch” than “winter wonderland”.

Of course, the risk of being caught out by the elements increases further on longer hikes at this time of year. I’m always amazed that more people don’t do themselves serious damage during ultra-distance winter events. I’m in a we of those (including my sister) who’ve managed to complete things such as the two-day Original Mountain Marathon which takes place in October. In the end, however, the same principle applies to these big events as to our more gentle Christmas Day walk: if you get the right gear (装备), you can handle pretty much anything.

1. What’s the most strictly guarded Christmas custom in the author’s family?

A．A great breakfast.	B．The healthy walk.
C．A big Christmas dinner.	D．5 a. m. swims in the English Channel.

2. Which of the following can best describe the author’s grandmother?

A．Kind and caring.	B．Successful and rich.
C．Determined and energetic.	D．Ambitious and generous.

3. What can we infer about the people who complete ultra-distance winter events?

A．They should wear proper gear to deal with many things.

B．They can handle everything independently.

C．They should focus on more gentle activities.

D．They are risking their lives unnecessarily.

4. In which section of a website may the text be found?

A．Sports.

B．Education.

C．Entertainment.

D．Science.

【推荐2】If sticking with an exercise habit is a challenge for you, there may be an app for that. In a University of Pennsylvania trial, smartphone games helped subjects become more active.

Participants were randomly assigned to one of three versions of a game that recorded how many steps they took each week. The first version placed them in direct competition with others. In the second version, they worked as a group to gain points. In the third, players earned points on their own but were asked to choose a friend or family member to be their supporter. This person received an e-mail each week reporting on the player's performance in order to help cheer her or him on.

On average, all three groups took more steps than usual. That said, certain versions of the game worked better for people with different personality traits. For instance, players who were more outgoing and more motivated to persevere with their goals tended to accumulate more steps in the competitive mode. In contrast, quiet players responded well to the game whether it was competitive, cooperative, or supportive. A third type, made up of those who were prone to take risks with their health and safety (by not wearing a seat belt, for example), was not helped by the game at all.

So though not all of us benefit, exercise gamification can work—and work especially well when you keep your personality in mind as you choose from among the many available apps.

1. What can we learn from paragraph 2?

A．Each participant chose their version of a game.

B．The second version got the participants to cooperate to earn points.

C．Friends helped the player in the third version earn more points.

D．The first version placed participants in indirect competition.

2. In which mode did outgoing players exercise more?

A．Cooperative mode.	B．Competitive mode.
C．Supportive mode.	D．No mode.

3. Which of the following can best replace “were prone to” in Paragraph 3?

A．were likely to	B．were unwilling to
C．were afraid to	D．were hesitant to

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Challenge your body with different game versions.

B．Change your personality to suit different game versions.

C．Choose an exercise app with your personality in mind.

D．Cooperate with your family to accumulate more steps.