While your tween or teen is old enough to read books independently, reading with them can create an opportunity for meaningful connection. These following books are sure to pique the interest of both you and your child and help you further connect with kids.
Becoming
Before she was First Lady, Michelle Obama was a girl growing up on the South Side Chicago, then an executive, and finally a wife and mother supporting a man making history. In this memoir, Obama writes about her life, and the challenges, highlights, and wisdom she’s learned along the way.
The Boys in the Boat
This suspenseful nonfiction read is perfect for sports fanatics, dreamers, and anyone who loves a good underdog story. Follow Joe Rantz and the lives of eight other young men from the Pacific Northwest as they train to become the American gold medal rowing team at the 1936 Olympics.
The Omnivore’s Dilemma
Pollan’s investigative deep dive into America’s food chain will leave readers seriously pondering their food choices. Though conversational and entertaining in tone, his work brings a greater understanding of what we eat, where it came from, and both the personal and global implications of the food we put in our bodies.
Endurance
Among other remarkable accomplishments, Scott Kelly broke the record for the longest spaceflight by an American astronaut. In Endurance, Kelly writes about his childhood, the path to becoming an astronaut, and the trials and triumphs of his year-long mission in space.
Click brightlyfamilybookclub.com for more information.
1. Which book may attract sports fans?| A．Becoming. | B．The Boys in the Boat. |
| C．The Omnivore’s Dilemma. | D．Endurance. |
| A．They describe the experiences of the authors. |
| B．They all made history in respective fields. |
| C．They give an insight into our food choices. |
| D．They are written by well-known women. |
| A．A textbook. | B．An art magazine. |
| C．A biography. | D．A reading website. |
相似题推荐
【推荐1】Use the library — Borrowing
The Library is for everyone in our university community. Please use our physical items fairly and return books when others need them.
How to borrow
●You will always need your Ucard to borrow an item.
●There are self-service machines at all libraries.
Number of items
●Undergraduates and taught postgraduates can borrow 40 items.
●Staff and research postgraduates can borrow 75 items.
Loan period
●Standard items are currently guaranteed for 7 days.
●Some specialist items will have different loan periods. To find a specialist item’s loan period, check the individual page of the library that holds the item.
Automatic renewal
●If no one reserves the item, it will automatically renew and you will have it for another guaranteed loan period.
●Items will not automatically renew if your account is blocked.
Unable to return an item
●If you will not be able to return a book in time, you must contact the library.
●If you do not return an item when it is reserved, the book will become overdue and your account will be blocked.
●If an item is not returned and has been overdue for over 2 weeks, you will be charged a full replacement cost.
Any items taken out with your library card are your responsibility. Do not lend them to others.
During university vacations
During university vacation periods, there turn date will be extended on most items. You will be able to keep these items until the end of the vacation, even if it is reserved.
Not all items are available for vacation loan. Always use My Library Account to check the return dates of items you are currently borrowing.
If you need a book that is on vacation loan, contact your Subject Librarian.
1. What is the longest loan period if a book is not reserved?| A．7 days. | B．10 days. | C．14 days. | D．30 days. |
| A．You fail to renew the book in time. | B．You lend the borrowed book to others. |
| C．The borrowed book is overdue when reserved. | D．The borrowed book is kept over 2 weeks， |
| A．Librarians are unavailable. | B．All items are not allowed for loan. |
| C．The return date will be postponed in no case . | D．Reserved books should be returned as scheduled. |
【推荐2】Running to the library
There are literally thousands of books about running, each with their unique stories and angles. Here are four that might interest you.
· Advanced Marathoning-2nd Edition
by Pete Pfitzinger, Scott Douglas ($38. 13)
Shave minutes off your time using the latest in science-based training for serious runners. Advanced Marathoning has all the information you need to train smarter and arrive on the start line ready to ruin the marathon of your life. Including marathon-pace runs and tempo runs, Advanced Marathoning provides only the most effective methods of training. You'll learn how to improve your running workouts with strength, core, flexibility, and form training.
· Determined to Win: The Overcoming Spirit of Jean Driscoll
by Jean Driscoll ($10. 99)
Jean Driscoll was named 25th of the top 100 women athletes in the century by Sports Illustrated for Women. Born with spina bifida (脊柱裂), Jean was never supposed to walk. But because of her intense determination, she not only learned to walk but to fly-in a wheelchair across the finish line.
In her autobiography, Jean chronicles (按事件发生顺序记载) her flight from physical paralysis(瘫痪) to true spiritual freedom. She shows us what perseverance can achieve.
· Boston Marathon Portraits: Pictures of Inspiration
by Raymond Britt ($19. 99)
Boston Marathon Portraits features dramatic images of an exceptional race: the Boston Marathon. On race day, Boston comes alive with anticipation, excitement and determination. This book presents these emotions and the action of the Boston Marathon, focusing on striking scenes and photos of runners before the race, at the starting line, the finish line and when the celebration of finishing begins.
· Women Runners
by Irene Reti, Bettianne Shoney Sien ($11. 18)
This book of literary fiction, poems, and essays by women runners captures the essence of running, and the many hopes and dreams of women.
1. Which book would be your best choice if you were looking for tips on marathon training?| A．Advanced Marathoning-2nd Edition. |
| B．Determined to Win: The Overcoming Spirit of Jean Driscoll. |
| C．Boston Marathon Portraits: Pictures of Inspiration. |
| D．Women Runners. |
| A．A science fiction. |
| B．A self-help book. |
| C．A biography. |
| D．A historical fiction. |
| A．A novelist. |
| B．An editor. |
| C．A marathon winner. |
| D．A photographer. |
Hello and welcome to World Book Day | |
World Book Day is here to change lives through a love of books and shared reading, and bring books to the children who need them most. World Book Day is an excellent chance for everyone to celebrate the joy of reading. Discover all you need to know inside: | |
Share A Story Live—our exciting digital events programme, beaming authors straight into your school. | Raising money, raising readers — our fund raising ideas to help us change lives through reading. |
World Book Day Book Club — a new online reading community. | Share A Story Corner — stories to encourage families to read together. |
Celebrate reading for pleasure in your school all year round! Happy World Book Day! For up-to-date information, visit our website worldbookday.com! | |
1. What’s the purpose of World Book Day?
| A．celebrate the joy of reading | B．change lives by raising money |
| C．meet famous authors at home | D．enjoy writing in local communities |
| A．Share A Story Live | B．Share A Story Corner |
| C．World Book Day Book Club | D．Raising money, raising readers |
| A．catch readers’ attention |
| B．encourage families to write books |
| C．help readers form reading habits |
| D．recommend different types of books |
Still Alice In this film, we can catch a glimpse of a family’s relationships, fears, concerns and struggles. Alice, the film’s main character, copes bravely with Alzheimer’s disease: she’s the perfect example of an iron-willed woman. Julianne Moore’s amazing performance adds extra charm to this character. Not surprisingly, Julianne Moore won the 2015 Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role. |
Coco Before Chanel The movie is about a strong woman who was not afraid to defy(挑战)society and its conservative and old-fashioned morals. Some say it’s a dull and monotonous(老套的)movie, but it would be more accurate to say that it’s simply an unhurried one — a technique that makes it all the more fascinating. Audrey Tautou is graceful in the role of Chanel. |
Mona Lisa Smile This movie teaches you about dignity, courage and persistence, and the central theme is learning to have a mind of your own. Katherine Watson (Julia Roberts) is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the famous all-female Wellesley College, in 1953. Determined to confront the outdated morals of society, Katherine inspires her traditional students including Betty and Joan to challenge the lives they are expected to lead. |
Elizabeth This is a wonderful film about Elizabeth I, who was faced with the difficult task of becoming a wise and strong monarch(君主). Cate Blanchett is amazing in the role of the queen—majestic, powerful, and strong-willed—who opens a “golden age” in the history of England. Suspense, passion, betrayal, adventure—all these things are combined in this thrilling and epic movie with perfect scenes, gorgeous costumes and shocking performances by the actors. |
| A．They’re strong-willed and brave. |
| B．They’re great professional women. |
| C．They suffer from serious illnesses. |
| D．They are always challenging traditional virtues. |
| A．is mainly set in Wellesley College |
| B．is especially popular with traditional students |
| C．is a film whose theme is learning to think independently |
| D．is a dull but unhurried movie |
| A．Julianne Moore | B．Audrey Tautou |
| C．Julia Roberts | D．Cate Blanchett |
【推荐2】NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS 2019 PHOTO COMPETITION!
Woo-hoo! Get your cameras and smartphones at the ready, because it's time for this year’s NG KIDS photography competition…
What you need to know
Competition is open only to legal residents(居民) of the UK and Ireland who are between the ages of 7 and 14.
We have THREE categories(类别) in the competition- animals, people and environment(a new category started this year). You can enter as many categories as you like but just ONE photo per category, please!
All photos should be sent through our website. If You’re not already registered(注册),you or your parent will need to do so at natgeokids.com/uk/photocomp-- it will only take a minute to do!
You can submit(提交)ONE photo for each of the three categories. Photos should be in JPEG format. Between 1MB and 5MB in size. Enter at natgeokids. com/uk/photocomp.
Before you submit your photo, make sure you rename it with your full name and the category you are entering. For example: Joe-Bloggs –Animals.Jpg
Don t forget to tell us your full name, date of birth and the title of your photo!
The prizes
Our Star Prize is a family holiday in Morocco!
And that' s not all! Each category winner will win a number of prizes, too, including an amazing
Nikon COOLPIX W150 camera, which is built to go anywhere!
The closing date is 23: 59 (GMT) on 21 October2019. Winners will be notified(通知) before 18 November 2019.
1. How is this year's competition different from that of last year?| A．It has a new category |
| B．It lasts about one month longer |
| C．It is open to kids from around the world |
| D．It will give more than one prize to winners |
| A．be 14 years old or older |
| B．get their parents’ agreement |
| C．submit their photos on its website |
| D．give their photos an amazing name |
| A．A research plan. | B．A science report |
| C．A nature magazine. | D．A tourist guidebook |
【推荐3】Counseling（咨询）Services
Counseling Services is a place on campus where you can find someone to talk when you're feeling hopeless, lonely, depressed, confused, upset over a relationship, or just anxious. If you or anyone you know has been disturbed by recent events,please come to Counseling Services，which can provide a safe and comfortable environment for all students.
Service Time
Counseling Services will be closed from Monday. December 21st 2020 through the beginning of Spring Term 2021. But we will continue to provide Tele-health services by phone and email Monday through Friday from 8:00 .AM to 4:30 PM. We will be fully closed on the following dates: December 24th. 25th. 30th. 31st. January 1st. 2021.
Appointment
To make an appointment, call （715） S36-552I during our business hours: Monday-Friday S:00 AM-12:00 PM. 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We are open 8:00 .AM to 6:00 PM on Wednesdays.
What You Can Get
In addition to services on phones or on line. you can now check out our Attacking .Anxiety and Depression Workshop Videos, or see what our office is up to on Instagram and Facebook. We have also been collecting COVID-19 specific online resources.
If you want to know more, please click here.
1. Who may need Counseling Services?| A．Anyone living alone. |
| B．Pupils wanting to live comfortably. |
| C．Students suffering from anxiety. |
| D．Students feeling hopeful. |
| A．Wednesday. | B．Friday. |
| C．Monday. | D．Tuesday |
| A．A textbook. | B．A guidebook. |
| C．A magazine. | D．A website |
