Are you a book lover? Here are some of the hottest books of the season.
The One Thing You’d Save
The One Thing You’d Save is about a homework assignment. Ms. Chang has students choose what they’d save if their home was on fire. Some choose baseball cards or animal toys. One picks a sweater that was passed down for generations. Another chooses a box of memories about a sister who died. This book helps readers learn to figure out what matters most in life.
War and Millie McGonigle
It’s 1941. Millie McGonigle, a 12-year-old girl, was supposed to be living a carefree life. However, she lives in the shadow of World War Ⅱ. War and Millie McGonigle is an inspiring story that tackles the topic of life and death. The story line is driven by vivid characters and their relationships. The interaction between Millie and her little sister, Lily, mirrors the real-life sibling (兄妹) relationships in many families.
Simon B. Rhymin’
Simon is starting fifth grade and hopes to become a famous singer. But he’s shy about using his voice to express his ideas and thoughts. When a teacher asks the class to give an oral presentation, Simon must find the strength to change and overcome his fears. Simon B. Rhymin’ is a book that gives confidence to readers who are going through similar struggles.
Rez Dogs
Rez Dog is a book about an eighth grader named Malian. She’s visiting her grandparents on a Wabanaki reservation when COVID-19 hits. To stay safe, Malian has to stay away from school” and her friends. Many kids will understand this tough situation. During the lockdown, Malian learns to think about what other people have gone through and how they are feeling during the pandemic (疫情).
1. How can The One Thing You’d Save influence us?A.It gets us to preserve sweet family memories. |
B.We may find it essential to ensure home safety. |
C.We will try our best to improve our academic performance. |
D.It reminds us to discover what we should treasure most in life. |
A.They are both inspirational stories. |
B.They are both set in cruel war times. |
C.They both reflect character weaknesses. |
D.They both involve principles of survival. |
A.The One Thing You’d Save. | B.War and Millie McGonigle. |
C.Simon B. Rhymin’. | D.Rez Dogs. |
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【推荐1】Neil Armstrong: A Life of Flight
Much has been written about Neil Armstrong, America’s modern hero and history’s most famous space traveler. Yet shy of fame and never one to steal the spotlight Armstrong was always reluctant to discuss his personal side of events. Here for the first time is the definitive story of Neil’s life of flight he shared for five decades with a trusted friend — Jay Barbree.
This New Ocean
It was all part of man’s greatest adventure — landing men on the Moon and sending a rover to Mars, finally seeing the edge of the universe and the birth of stars,and launching planetary explorers across the solar system to Neptune and be-yond.
Starman
Starman, Jamie Doran and Piers Bizony’s biography of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, was originally published in 1998 and rereleased in 2011 to capitalize on the 50th anniversay of the first manned flight into space. The book covers Gagarin’s childhood, his cosmonaut training, his historic flight as the first human being to leave the earth’s atmosphere, and his mysterious death.
Night Sky Almanac 2021: A Stargazer’s Guide
What belter gift for an amateur astronomer than an answer to all of their queries, pocket - sized companion? Connect with the universe that surrounds us with his stylish companion to the night sky. All evenly are clearly presented month-by-month with easy-to-understand explanations and charts, including stars, planets, comets, and so on.
1. What is Jay Barbree?A.A spaceman in history. | B.A character in Starman. |
C.A novelist on space adventure. | D.A friend of Neil Armstrong. |
A.Science fiction. | B.Play. |
C.Autobiography. | D.Biography. |
A.They are intended for teenagers. | B.They are set in moon landing. |
C.They are about space and astronomy. | D.They show concern over star wars, |
【推荐2】Whitehead is on his way to a larldmark place in African-American history in more ways than one. Three years ago, he published a novel, The Underground Railroad, which earned him fame in literature. With it, he became only the second writer of color and sixth writer ever to win both a National Book Award and a Pultzer Prize for the same novel. The book, which imagines an actual railroad for the transportation of enslaved(被奴役的)people in search of freedom, was also an Oprah's Book Club selection, sold over a million copies and earned the praise of President Obama. Barry Jenkins. the Oscar-winning director of Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, is adapting it into a limited series.
His another novel. The Nickel Boys, out July 16. follows two boys struggling through their sentences at an abusure reform school under the specter of segregation(种族歧视)in the 1960s,. It's a book that will further cement his place in the list of influential American writers.
He has Written seven books of fiction and two books of nonfiction over a 20-year career. And even before The Underground Railroad, he had earned prizes and become a best seller. Explorations of race and history have been a through line from his early works--his first and second novels, The Intuitionist and John Henry Days—to the present.
But Whitehead is unwilling to be boxed in by any school of thinking, any mode of creating. He has also written satire(讽刺文学)(Apex Hides the Hurt), zombie horror(Zone One)and a humorous non-fiction book on poker(The Noble Hustle), George Saunders, a popular contemporary, writes to TIME: "He is a splendidly talented writer, with more range than any other American novelist currently working—he can be furmy. Iyrical, satirical, earnest—whatever is needed by the work."
1. Why does the author mention Oprah, President Obama and Barry Jenkins in the first paragraph?A.To indicate that Whitehead is as famous as them. |
B.To describe the contents of The Underground Railroad. |
C.To show the popularity and success of The Underground Railroad. |
D.To introduce the relationship between Whitehead and other famous figures. |
A.Connect. | B.Strengthen |
C.Explain. | D.Declare |
A.The Underground Railroad is his first novel that won prizes. |
B.The Nickel Boys, set in the 1960s, was published on July 16. |
C.The Intuitionist is his second novel whose theme is race and history. |
D.The Noble Hustle is a good fiction book that can bring people laughter. |
A.Whitehead is boxed in by a certain mode of creating. |
B.Whitehead is best known for his talent for writing novels. |
C.Whitehead is considered the best American novelist at present. |
D.Whitehead is expert at creating works of various writing styles. |
【推荐3】The Middler
by Kirsty Applebaum
Eleven-year-old Maggie lives in Fennis Wick, enclosed and protected from the outside world. Her brother Jed is the eldest, a hero. Her younger brother is Trig—everyone loves Trig. But Maggie's just a middler; she is left behind. In this book, we experience the sadness of being the forgotten middle child, the child with no voice, even in her own family.
Dennis in Jurassic Bark
by Nigel Auchterlounie
Beanotown is in trouble again, and this time the danger is Jurassic! Dennis, latest adventure is filled with fun, including Vikings, Victorians and soon, along with puzzles for you to finish. Can you help Dennis save Beanotown from the prehistoric invasion?
Little Book for Big Changes
by Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann
Including more than 100 activities, try-outs, games, puzzles and tips, Little Book for Big Changes offers fun and creative ways to bring people together to help change the world. Understand more about big problems in the world such as inequality and climate change, and be empowered to help make the world a better place.
The Saga of Erik the Viking
by Terry Jones
In this illustrated story, Erik the Viking sets out with his trusty team of men in search of the land where the Sun goes at night. On his journey, he will meet adventures that will put his courage to the test.
1. Who told a story about an unseen child in a family?A.Terry Jones. | B.Kirsty Applebaum. |
C.Nigel Auchterlounie. | D.Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann. |
A.The Middler. | B.Little Book for Big Changes. |
C.Dennis in Jurassic Bark. | D.The Saga of Erik the Viking. |
A.It is about two people. | B.It is an adventure book. |
C.It has pictures inside to help kids read. | D.It teaches kids to care for the world. |
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I didn’t tell my son where they came from...but he LOVES them.
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My son is 15 and still growing which makes me resistant to investing a ton in his wardrobe. These pants fit him perfectly and are so cute on him!
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Low Quality Material for price. Pockets sewn.
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NO ZIPPER...SURPRISED AT HOW WELL THEY FIT...
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1. Where is the text probably taken from?A.A blog post. |
B.A shopping website. |
C.A fashion magazine. |
D.A guide brochure. |
A.MesEHair | B.The Mrs. | C.Acer Aspire R13 Buyer | D.Brett |
A.Its stretchy quality. |
B.Its khaki material. |
C.Its special design. |
D.Its green colour. |
【推荐2】Londoners love a market. It’s the combination of eating, chatting and browsing (逛), and lovely stuff. Locals and tourists continue to rush to the capital’s best stalls (货摊) and these days there’s a huge range of markets across London. Below you’ll find the very best markets in London.
Borough Market
Next to London Bridge, this food market has existed in some forms since at least 1014. It’s now best known as a foodie’s (美食家) paradise where Londoners come to buy top-quality meats, fish, fruits and vegetables, fresh-baked bread, cakes and sweet treats, oils and vinegar, and pretty much anything else they desire. Borough Market is open Monday to Saturday, with Saturday the busiest day.
Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road Market is really five markets in one, with different sections dedicated to second-hand goods, clothing and fashion, household essentials. You’ll find the greatest range of antiques stalls on Saturdays.
Brick Lane Market
The streets of East London’s Brick Lane are lined with stalls selling anything and everything on Sundays. You can find bargain fruits and vegetables, and electrical products, but this market’s Unique Selling Point is its unpredictability: You could bag a second-hand bargain, or spend hours selecting inexpensive goods.
Broadway Market
Since being reopened in 2004, this street market has become attractive to fashion lovers. It is packed every Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm with arty students and East End creative types filling their large bags with organic groceries, vintage clothes, fresh flowers, coffee, books and unusual handmade gifts.
1. Where can you find many old and valuable things on Saturdays?A.Brick Lane Market. | B.Broadway Market. |
C.Portobello Road Market. | D.Borough Market. |
A.It is open only at the weekend. |
B.It is in East London’s Brick Lane. |
C.It mainly sells unusual handmade gifts. |
D.It has a history of about one thousand years. |
A.It can appeal to fashion lovers. |
B.It keeps open seven hours a day. |
C.People can find many kinds of jewels. |
D.A variety of second-hand things are on sale. |
【推荐3】Exploring Britain
Trains, buses and boats
London is usually a visitor’s first stop. There is the underground system, the oldest in the world, or the traditional double-decker bus. A boat trip along the River Thames takes visitors to the Tower of London, once a royal residence and home to the Crown Jewels. Several famous figures were imprisoned here—including one of King Henry VIII’s wives, Anne Boleyn.
Museum marvels
There are over 240 museums in the capital, but the two most popular are in South Kensington and cost nothing to get in to. In the Natural History Museum the key word is BIG—whether it’s a life-size model of a blue whale or a cross-section of a 1,300-year-old giant sequoia tree; even the state of Charles Darwin weighs over two metric tons.
An Englishman’s home
When exploring outside the capital, people usually visit one of the most spectacular, Warwick Castle. It has everything you would expect in a castle; to enter you walk across a drawbridge, but be careful. There are “murder holes” through which the occupant used to drop hot oil or boiling water on the enemy. Under the castle are dungeons where prisoners were kept.
Roman remains
Like many countries in Europe, the Romans invaded Britain. They settled there for 400 years, building roads, towns and protective walls. They also introduced water pipe and sewage systems. In Bath you can still see the original Roman bathing complex, complete with heating system.
1. Who was once locked in the Tower of London?A.Anne Boleyn. | B.Charles Darwin. |
C.King Henry VIII | D.William the conqueror. |
A.The value of its collections. | B.The size of its collections. |
C.The variety of its collections. | D.The quality of its collections. |
A.Covering occupants. | B.Punishing prisoners. |
C.Defending against attackers. | D.Putting the enemy in prison. |