Books by Economist writers
More. By Philip Coggan. Hachette; 496 pages; $34. Profile Books; ￡25
A history of the global economy by our Bartleby Columnist. Covering the development of key sectors such as manufacturing and energy production, it shows how links between people and countries have allowed individuals to grow not just more prosperous, but taller and stronger, and to live longer and have more choice in how they run their lives. A “brilliant survey”, thought the Times; a “fantastic sweep”, reckoned the Financial Times.
Coveted. By Melanie Grant. Phaidon; 208 pages; $89.95 and ￡69.95
When, asks the picture and luxury editor of 1843, does jewelry make the leap from fashion accessory to art? Her richly illustrated profiles of leading designers range from Faberge’s and Cartier’s links to Art Nouveau and Art Deco, to the collaboration between Georg Jensen, a Scandinavian brand, with the architect Zaha Hadid. The New York Times said “the book showed the complexity, power and artistic impact of great design.”
Independence Square. By A. D. Miller. Pegasus Books; 228 pages; $25.95. Harvill Secker; ￡14.99
A nation’s future, and a man’s fate, hang in the balance in this novel of revolution and betrayal. Set between an icy unheaval in Kyiv and a London summer, it stars a sly oligarch, an idealistic young activist and a disgraced British diplomat. “Utterly gripping,” said the Observer, “a novel with its finger on the pulse of geopolitics that still manages to move deeply.” The Spectator called it “a searing indictment of our times”.
Unconventional Wisdom. Edited by Tom Stand-age. Economist Books; 272 pages; $11.99. Profile Books; ￡8.99
A compendium of our explainer articles and daily charts, which spell out how much a ghost reduces a house’s value, how pregnancy makes people more law-abiding and why friends prefer sloppily wrapped Christmas gifts. Compiled by one of our deputy editors.
The Best. By Tim Wig-more and Mark Williams. Moblus; 256 pages; $24.95. Nicholas Brealey; ￡20
A contributor on sport and his co-author cover topics such as why younger siblings have more chance of becoming elite sportsmen, why mid-sized towns produce the most champions and the science of performance. They draw on interviews with Marcus Rash-ford, Pete Sampras and Steph Curry, among others. “Excellent”, said the Australian.
The Classical School. By Callum Williams. Hachette; 288 pages; $16.99. Profile Books; ￡20
A high-speed history of Western economic thought, by our senior economics writer, told in the form of 20 biographies. Alongside household names such as Adam Smith and John Stuart Mill, there are chapters on lesser-known figures such as Harriet Martineau and Dadabhai Naoroji. The Times called it a “brisk, absorbing and entertaining history lesson” with “an engaging cast of characters” that “leaves you a lot wiser”.
The Wake-Up Call. By Adrian Woold-ridge and John Micklethwait. HarperVia; 176 pages; $18. Short Books; ￡9.99
The pandemic, say our political editor and Bloom-berg’s editor-in-chief, proves that government is not just a diversion for politicians but a matter of life and death. The poor performance of Western democracies, particularly America and Britain, shows how far they have fallen behind the Far East, notably China. “A shot in the arm,” said the Financial Times. “Full marks for sounding the alarm,” said the Times Literary Supplement.
1. Which one of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?| A．More is a detailed survey of individual opinions about how global economy has developed through the links between people and countries so far. |
| B．All of the books are originally written by the writer(s) listed after the name of the book. |
| C．Independence Square is a novel, which describes historical issues in different cities such as Kyiv and London through the life of individuals. |
| D．According to The Wake-Up Call, the pandemic serves as an alarm for western democracies to reflect on the role of a government. |
| A．Coveted | B．Unconventional Wisdom |
| C．The Best | D．The Classical School |
| A．economics | B．arts | C．sports | D．geography |
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【推荐1】Old-school fairy tales-stories by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen，Oscar Wilde，Sophie，or Andrew Lang-are filled with a richness and complexity that is often missing from their big-screen renderings.
Remember the line from The Princess Bride: “I do not think it means what you think it means.” Many of the moral lessons in the original stories are quite different from the Disney versions. Hans Christian Andersen didn’t write The Little Mermaid to teach us how to marry a prince，but to warn us that our actions have consequences.
Hope.
Many fairy tales offer hope-hope that good can conquer evil，hope that our enemies will be conquered. G.K. Chesterton said it best, “Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist.
Short stories.
Hard truths.
Like life, many fairy tales don’t have happy endings.
Gateway to fantasy.
Fairy tales introduce children to the genre of fantasy. In fact, fairy tales are beloved by many fantasy authors, like J.R. R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Fairy tales pave the road for more reading about fantasy worlds.
| A．Bad things do happen. |
| B．Valuable life lessons. |
| C．They stimulate kids’ appetites for magic. |
| D．Fairy tales expand our idea of what’s possible. |
| E．Children already know that dragons exist. |
| F．Fairy tales don’t require hours of reading. |
| G．Read the great fairy tale authors to see for yourself. |
| The Flight Attendant, by Chris Bahamian WHAT It's ABOUT: When flight attendant Cassie Bowden wakes up in a Dubai hotel room next to a dead man, hung over and with no idea what happened, she makes the mistake of lying to everyone, including the FBI. WHAT's SPECIAL: “As intellectually satisfying as it is emotionally entertaining," says Booklist in a starred review. |
| Picasso and the Painting That Shocked the World , by Miles J. Unger WHAT It's ABOUT: This real life story of the great Spanish painter focuses on his early years in Paris when he painted Les Demoiselles d 'Avignon, which led to the rise of Cubism. WHAT's SPECIAL: “interesting .. fascinating" says Publishers Weekly. |
| The Rising Sea, by Clive Cussler and Graham Brown WHAT It's ABOUT: In the 15th edition in the NUMA adventure series, Kurt Austin and his team trace a mysterious rise in sea levels to a plot to upset the balance of power in Asia. WHAT's SPECIAL: Nighthawk, the previous edition in the NUMA series, landed at No.3 on USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books list last year. |
| Fade to Black, by David Rosen felt WHAT It's ABOUT: New Jersey state police officer Doug Brock, recovering from a gunshot wound, is led to a scary murder case through a support group. WHAT's SPECIAL: Rosen felt also writes other frightening stories. |
| A．Fade to Black | B．The Rising Sea |
| C．The Flight Attendant | D．Picasso and the Painting That Shocked the World |
| A．14th | B．15th | C．16th | D．17th |
| A．romance | B．thriller | C．news report | D．history book |
【推荐3】Have you ever started to read a book in English, then stopped because it was too hard !Don’t worry! You’re on the right track. Books are an amazing tool for learning languages but some are easier to use than others.
1. Read dual-language books
Dual-language books (or ‘parallel texts’) are the same story written in two languages. They have your native language on one page and your target language on the other, so you can quickly check what a word means.
2.
Learning a language is the perfect excuse to dive back into the magical land of fairy tales and unicorns or the exciting world of spies and secret agents.
3. Read your favorite childhood book in English
Do you have a beloved childhood book in your own language?
4. Make notes!
If you are using a book to learn English, buy a cheap copy you can write in. Don’t be afraid to write translations and thoughts in the margins, as your notes can help you to remember.
Starting to read in a foreign language does not need to be scary. With the advice above, you will be reading in English in no time at all!
| A．Read comic books. |
| B．Read new children’s books. |
| C．Find a copy of it in English. |
| D．Here are my top tips for using books to lean English. |
| E．Buy a cheap copy you can write in. |
| F．Children’s books use simpler language and are fun to read. |
| G．Remember that you can use these tips for films and television, too. |
【推荐1】BBC Young Reporter Competition
If you are 11-18 years old, tell us about a story you think the BBC should be reporting.
What is the BBC Young Reporter Competition?
It is a yearly opportunity for 11- to 18-year-olds across the UK to submit (提交) an original story idea to the BBC. BBC Young Reporter Competition winners will have the chance to tell their story on TV, radio, online or on social media with the help of BBC journalists, producers and program makers. We are not looking for finished reports but entries should just be an outline of a story idea. This can be submitted as a written description or videos.
Entries will be judged in two age categories: 11-15 and 16-18. There is one entry category: Me and My World. Entries should be an original and true story about your life, or the world you live in. It could be about your own identity or experience that impacts you or your community. You need to show how your report on this story can reflect the wider situation. Entries will only be considered when submitted via the online mechanism (机制). No other method of entry is permitted (this includes email or post).
Judging process
Stories will be judged on editorial merit (优点) — that means the strength of the story, originality, and the personal story or background related to it. Judges will be looking for 40 winning stories from across the UK. Judges include editors from across the BBC as well as presenters and reporters. Stories will not be broadcast until all the judging is completed and the winners are announced in June.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the BBC Young Reporter Competition, please contact a member of the team by emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk.
1. What do we know about the competition?| A．It is hosted every two years. |
| B．It is for professional journalists. |
| C．It includes three age categories. |
| D．It invites participants to present story ideas. |
| A．your life and your experience | B．the secret of your parents’ success |
| C．protecting the environment | D．public hygiene and health |
| A．By posting their works to the BBC. |
| B．By following the online mechanism. |
| C．By contacting a member of the competition team. |
| D．By emailing youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk. |
| A．They will finish all the judging in July. |
| B．They will be selected from school teachers. |
| C．They will select 40 winning stories for broadcasting. |
| D．They will judge participants based on their reporting skills. |
| A．fax | B．email |
| C．visiting their official website | D．leaving a message through calling |
【推荐2】Soon there will be a Review Blitz! In a month, we are searching for reasonable reviews that reflect your sincere opinions. Just keep in mind that the deadline for your reviews is October 23, 2023.
Rules:
To enter, you must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Creativity account.
Submissions ought to be relevant to the topic.
Each review must be no more than 250 words.
There is no restriction on the number of pieces you can submit.
Guidelines:
Give a brief summary of the book. Avoid explaining the entire plot or telling your reader how the book ends.
Inform the reader what you like or dislike about the book.
Recommend the book to specific readers. Does the book lend itself well to older teens? Would science fiction enthusiasts show interest in this book? It’s helpful for readers to think about the book in light of other books they’ve read.
Remember that it’s okay to have a strong opinion! Don’t start sentences with “I think”, “I believe” or “In my opinion”.
Prizes:
All participants will be given a certificate.
First prize winners will respectively have one review published in Teen Creativity magazine and obtain a free 6-month magazine subscription.
Second-place winners will each receive a free 3-month magazine subscription.
You’ll receive these prizes before December 28, 2023.
Submit your works to www.teencreativity.com. We hope reviewing books brings you joy.
1. Which of the following meets the requirement of Review Blitz?| A．A person can present no more than one piece of work. |
| B．Each piece of work can have a maximum of 250 words. |
| C．Reviews must be written by people under 20 years old. |
| D．Works must be uploaded by the end of October 2023. |
| A．The likes and dislikes of the book. |
| B．The recommendation to all readers. |
| C．Statements containing “In my opinion”. |
| D．A summary that demonstrates the whole plot. |
| A．Self-learners. | B．Teaching staff. |
| C．Professional trainers. | D．Bookish adolescents. |
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1. In Kristen’s advertisement her _____is not mentioned.| A．Family | B．experience |
| C．pay | D．education |
| A．likes to keep pets | B．loves babysitting |
| C．likes to stay up | D．is only a child |
| A．Jeanette | B．Kristen |
| C．Ashley | D．Kaitlyn |
