On a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.
Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets, by Patricio Pron
In April 1945, Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.
When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi
At thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.
To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
Set in a small Alabama town in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.
Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story by Bess Kalb
Bess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby’s mother, who traveled alone from Belarus to America to survive, and Bess’s mother, who always fought against convention.
1. Which book is about the author’s own story?| A．To Kill a Mockingbird. |
| B．When Breath Becomes Air. |
| C．Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets. |
| D．Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story. |
| A．Bobby Bell. | B．Bess Kalb. | C．Bess’s mother. | D．Bobby’s mother. |
| A．Advertisement. | B．Opinion. | C．Lifestyle. | D．Science. |
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【推荐1】The Sun Walks Down
—by Fiona McFarlane
The Sun Walks Down is the book I’m always longing to find: brilliant, fresh and compulsively readable. It is fantastic. I loved it from start to finish.—Ann Patchett, author of These Precious Days
Wonderful storytelling and superb characters are among the glories of The Sun Walks Down. Fiona McFarlane is an extraordinary writer, one of the best working today. Her magnificent reworking of the lost child story shows the profound(深刻的) understanding she brings to people, places and the past. I lived in this wise, noble novel for days and never wanted it to end.— Michelle de Kretser, dual Miles Franklin-winning author of Scary Monsters
Accomplished, assured, elegant and insightful, this beautifully told novel took me on the most unexpected and dramatic of journeys. I admired it. —Sofie Laguna, Miles Franklin-winning author of Infinite Splendours
MacFarlane’s great gifts as a storyteller are on full display in this bright and assured novel. Its extraordinary characters are at once revealed and shadowed by loss and by history, and by their fears for a child missing in a droughty place few can read or know. All are infused(灌输)—adults, children and the landscape they walk and search— with a complexity and dignity that is her feature. —Kristina Olsson, author of Boy, Lost
The Sun Walks Down is an extraordinary work of fiction that I have no doubt will become a classic of Australian literature. McFarlane’s writing is assured, masterful, nothing short of brilliant. —Emily Bitto, Stella Prize-winning author of The Strays and Wild Abandon
1. Who tries to stop but cannot read The Sun Walks Down?| A．Ann Patchett. | B．Michelle de Kretser. | C．Sofie Laguna. | D．Kristina Olsson. |
| A．These Precious Days. | B．Scary Monsters. | C．Infinite Splendours. | D．Wild Abandon. |
| A．An announcement. | B．A book review. | C．An advertisement. | D．An instruction. |
【推荐2】How are you and your family going to celebrate Earth Day? It’s a great day to get outside and ride a bike, but there are other ways you could spend the day. Here are four books. You can learn more about the earth and the animals that make the world a special place to live in.
The Busy Beaver, by Nicholas Oldland
Beaver is very, very busy, and he doesn’t always think carefully. As a result, he makes a mess of the forest and ends up in hospital. Finally, he realizes how careless he’s been and decides to make things right when he returns to the forest.
Lessons from Mother Earth, by Elaine Mcleod
Five-year-old Tess is visiting her grandmother and, for the first time, she visits the garden. Along the way, Tess’s grandmother tells her the rules of the garden, “You must always take good care of our garden. Never throw rubbish around. There is plenty for everyone to share if we don’t destroy the soil.” The story is beautifully told as a caring conversation between a child and her grandmother.
Luz Sees the Light, by Claudia Davila
When Luz’s community (社区) experiences a series of black-outs (停电), she quickly comes to understand the need to save energy and find other ways of doing things. With the help of her friends and neighbors, she creates a community garden and park that everyone can use. The book attracts many young readers.
The Lorax, by Dr Seuss
A young boy learns of the role of the Lorax as protector (保护者) of the trees, and how his home became polluted. The book contains memorable forestry conservation (森林保护).
1. We can learn from the passage that Beaver .| A．always plans things carefully |
| B．never takes care of the forest |
| C．decides to leave the forest forever |
| D．gets hurt because of his carelessness |
| A．The Busy Beaver and The Lorax. |
| B．Luz Sees the Light and The Lorax. |
| C．The Busy Beaver and Lessons from Mother Earth. |
| D．Lessons from Mother Earth and Luz Sees the Light. |
| A．To provide some activities to Earth Day. |
| B．To offer some books to young children. |
| C．To tell readers how to write children’s books. |
| D．To teach readers how to protect our environment. |
【推荐3】Book Week Scotland 2023
Book Week Scotland, launched in 2012 by the Scottish Book Trust, is a yearly event that brings people of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate the joy of reading. It lasts for a week and includes various events that highlight the transformative power of reading. This year, it will be held from November 15 to 19, themed with the social work profession.
Events
| Social Work Past, Present& Future | Monday 15th November 16:00~17:00 Join us to look at how social work has changed overtime. Hosted by Sarah McMillan, this session will link to a discussion and reflection on social work over the past years. |
| Poetry Helps Workshop | Thursday 16th November 16:00~17:50 It’ll be led by Dr Samuel Tongue, a widely published poet. In this relaxed workshop, we shall first read some poems about social issues and then work through a few simple exercises to produce poems of our own. |
| Poetry for Practice Workshop | Saturday 18th November 10:00~14:00 In this workshop, Dr Ariane Critchley and Dr Autumn Marsh will work with practitioners to explore poetry to enhance reflection and creativity within social work practice. There will be an opportunity to read poems, share poems and even write poems, both online and offline. |
| A．It is targeted at professional writers. | B．It is a yearly celebration of reading. |
| C．It has a history of less than a decade. | D．It promotes books about social work. |
| A．The historical development of social work. |
| B．Sarah McMillan’s career as a social worker. |
| C．Stories of Scottish People in the social changes. |
| D．The connection between books and social work. |
| A．They are led by well-known poets. | B．They will be broadcast live online. |
| C．They encourage poets to share poems. | D．They involve reading and writing poems. |
【推荐1】Great European Cities
PARISParis is the capital and largest city of France, situated on River Seine. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is visited by more than eight million tourists every year. The most popular place for tourists is the Eiffel Tower, the famous symbol of Paris. One of the world’s largest art galleries, the Louvre, is also located in Paris. The city is also famous for its restaurants, cafes and theatres. About two-thirds of France’s artists and writers live in Paris.
BARCELONABarcelona is the second largest city of Spain and is situated on the northeast coast, about five hundred kilometres east of the Spanish capital, Madrid. One of Barcelona’s most famous landmarks is the Church of Sagrada Familia (圣家族大教堂), which was designed by an architect called Antonio Gaudi. Gaudi worked on the project from 1882 until his death in 1926. The church hasn’t been finished yet!
FLORENCEFlorence is an Italian city which won its fame because of the Renaissance (文艺复兴), a great artistic movement which began in the 1300s and lasted for three hundred years. During the Renaissance, some of the greatest painters of all time lived and worked in Florence. Many of Florence’s most beautiful paintings and sculptures were produced by great artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Florence is visited each year by about a million tourists who come to see the art galleries, churches and museums. The Uffizi Palace (乌菲兹美术馆) is the most famous art gallery in the city.
ATHENSAthens, the capital of Greece, is known as the birthplace of western civilization. Two thousand four hundred years ago, it was the world’s most powerful city. Buildings such as the Parthenon (帕特农神庙) on the Acropolis (雅典卫城) Hill were built during this period. Greece’s best writers lived in ancient Athens. Their work has influenced other writers ever since.
1. Which of the following is TRUE about Paris?| A．Paris is the biggest city of Europe. |
| B．Louvre is the famous symbol of Paris. |
| C． The Eiffel Tower stands in the centre of Paris. |
| D．Paris is famous for its art galleries, restaurants, cafes and theatres. |
| A．It’s the capital of Spain. |
| B．It’s to the east of Madrid. |
| C．It’s the Largest city of Spain |
| D．The Church of Sagrada Familia was completed after Gaudi’s death. |
| A．Florence is known for the Renaissance. |
| B．Florence is a city with a history of three hundred years. |
| C．The Uffizi Palace is the most popular art gallery in Italy. |
| D．Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo produced most of Florence’s paintings and sculptures. |
| A．used to be the capital of Greece | B．used to be the centre of power |
| C．was a birthplace of great buildings | D．was home to most Greek writers |
| A．A course guide. | B．A summer camp notice. |
| C．A tourist brochure. | D．A business magazine. |
【推荐2】Auckland University Online Education-What to Expect
Most Auckland University (AU) online programs are 100 percent online so that students do not come to the school campus. Instead, AU has designed a media-rich, easy-to-use learning environment through a Learning Management System (LMS)
Discipline (纪律)
With disciplined work habits, you are likely to succeed as an online student. It is up to you to log on to your course and meet your own deadlines.
Time Management
In order to earn competitive grades, plan on spending a minimum of 20-25 hours a week on each course. AU courses operate on a seven-week schedule, with start dates in January, March, May, July, September and November. Students are able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time
Professional Connections
Many of the AU faculty (教员) who teach online have connections to industry, so the online learning environment ensures access to diverse expertise and practice. It includes an extensive network of professionals in a variety of industries.
“I work as an IT manager: And right from the very beginning, every class I took was relevant to what I was doing at work. The wide range of courses gave me a strong foundation for my career development.”
——Jim Heilman, Computer Information System graduate
Technology
It goes without saying that technology plays a vital role in online learning. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and basic computer skills. For specifics, please click here to visit our Technology page.
1. How long does it take to complete one course?| A．One semester. | B．Seven weeks. |
| C．Several mouth. | D．At least 20-25 hours. |
| A．To set a good example. |
| B．To recognize an excellent graduate. |
| C．To prove benefits of professional connections. |
| D．To show effective methods of online learning. |
| A．A college website. | B．An academic magazine. |
| C．A course brochure. | D．An online advertisement. |
【推荐3】Four ways to spend a happy Spring Festival
No. 1 choice: ski!
Where to go: Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
Activity: the 2nd Bird Nest Snow Season
In winter, the Bird's Nest becomes a white world. The 2nd Bird Nest Snow Season has already started. During the Chinese New Year holiday, visitors can see a different Bird's Nest. The various snow sports will offer you a dynamic Spring Festival holiday.
There are 16 entertainments in the main venue and outfield to meet the requirements of visitors of different ages and tastes. Compared to last year, this year's event has the new skating zone and Snow Dodgem, covering a big area of 1150 square meters.
No. 2 choice: experiencing strong Chinese New Year flavor
Where to go: Wuzhen, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province
Activity: long street banquet
During the Spring Festival, People put up posters on their doors and walls. Many customs of the lunar New Year holidays are inherited(继承)in the town. The most distinctive one is the "long street banquet". In the past, wealthy families would hold banquets for guests in the Spring Festival. The neighbors set out tables and chairs along the street. The connected tables formed the lively and colorful "long street banquet".
Today, the "long street banquet" is still held in Wuzhen town.
No.3 choice: family tour
Where to go: Disneyland, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Disneyland is an ideal choice for a family tour especially with children. At the age of five, the Disneyland will formally start the grand ceremony "Leaping Wonders". The Disney Flying Cruise which has never been seen before, will appear.
No. 4 choice: express rail travel
Where to go: Wuguang (Wuhan-Guangzhou) Express Rail
The Wunguang (Wuhan-Guangzhou) Express Rail connects Wuhan, Changsha and Guangzhou. It shortens the distance between the two ends into three hours and sixteen minutes. The best scenery along the journey is Hengshan Mountain where visitors can enjoy the snow sight, appreciate the Zhurong Peak and search for the mysterious Fangguang Temple.
Delicacies along the way: Baoqing pork blood balls, Maojia braised pork, Hunan preserved fish, Wuhan hot dry noodles, Wuchang fish, Wuhan Doupi (a kind of snack made from sticky rice, beef, mushrooms and beans) and Jingwu duck neck.
1. From the first activity we can know that the 2nd Bird Nest Snow Season_______| A．has 16 entertainments in all | B．has two new programs this year |
| C．is only for children and the youth | D．covers a big area of 1150 square meters |
| A．Disneyland is at the age of five. |
| B．The long street banquet has a long history. |
| C．Wuguang Express Rail is from Wuhan to Guangzhou. |
| D．The 2nd Bird Nest Snow Season is held in Beijing National Stadium. |
| A．No. 1 choice: ski! |
| B．No.3 choice: family tour |
| C．No. 4 choice: express rail travel |
| D．No. 2 choice: experiencing strong Chinese New Year flavor |
