【推荐2】As we grow old, we realize that we have so little time to read and there are so many great books that we’ve yet to get around to. Yet re-readers are everywhere around us. For certain fans, re-reading The Lord of the Rings is a conventional practice annually. One friend told me that Jane Austen’s Emma can still surprise him, despite his having read it over 50 times.

New sudden clear understandings can be gained from the process of re-reading. Journalist Rebacca Mead, a long-time Englishwoman in New York, first came across George Eliot’s Middlemarch at 17. Since then, has read it again every five years. With each re-reading, it has opened up further; in each chapter of her life, it has resonated (引起共鸣) differently. Mead evidenced the large number of ways in which really good books not only stand the test of repeat reads, but also offer fresh gifts each time we crack their spines. These kinds of books grow with us.

Scientists have also recognized the mental health benefits of re-reading. Research conducted with readers in the US found that on our first reading, we are concerned with the “what” and the “why”. Second time round, we’re able to better appreciate the emotions that the plot continues to express. As researcher Cristel Russell of the American University explained, returning to a book “brings new or renewed appreciation of both the great book and its readers.”

It’s true that we often find former selves on the pages of old books (if we’re fond of making notes on the pages). These texts can carry us back to a lime and place, and remind us of the kind of person that we were then. We’re changed not only by lived experience but also by reading experience—by the books that we’ve discovered since last reading the one in our hand.

More than the movie director or the musician, the writer calls upon our imaginations, using words to lead us to picture this declaration of love or that unfaithfulness in life. A book is a joint project between writers and readers, and we must pour so much of ourselves into reading that our own life story can become connected with the story in the book.

Perhaps what’s really strange is that we don’t re-read more often. After all, we watch our favorite films again and we wouldn’t think of listening to an album only once. We treasure messy old paintings as objects, yet of all art forms, literature alone is a largely one-time delight. A book, of course, takes up more time, but as Mead confirms, the rewards make it adequately worthwhile.

1. The two are mentioned in Paragraph 1 mainly to ________.

A．attract the attention of re-readers

B．introduce the topic of the passage

C．provide some background information

D．show the similarity between re-readers

2. The underlined expression “crack their spines” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A．re-read them	B．recite them
C．recall them	D．retell them

3. It can be learned from the passage that ________.

A．reading benefits people both mentally and physically

B．readers mainly focus on feelings on their first reading

C．writers inspire the same imaginations as film directors do

D．we know ourselves better through re-reading experience

4. The purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．call on different understandings of old books

B．focus on the mental health benefits of reading

C．bring awareness to the significance of re-reading

D．introduce the effective ways of re-reading old books

【推荐3】Newspapers, magazines, even online articles offer reading materials for people. But strictly speaking, reading means reading books. Since reading books seems to be going out of date, it has raised people’s concerns(担心).

The yearly national reading survey(调查)shows people’s reading habits have rarely(很少地) changed over the past several years. The survey says about 59 percent of the adults in China read books, with one adult, on average, reading 4 or 5 books a year. This means a large number of people don’t read at all and that those who do so only read a few books a year. A worrying fact is that even students don’t seem to be reading books as they spend more time and energy watching videos online.

There are many reasons why fewer people read books today. To begin with, given the fast-changing social atmosphere, many people tend to spend time on hobbies other than reading. Also, many parents don’t care much about reading, and so they fail to educate their children and grandchildren to love reading books. Therefore, parents should create a good atmosphere that would encourage their children to read books. The lack of public libraries might answer for the falling number of readers. China has less than 3,300 public libraries, compared with more than 160,000 in the United States. And unlike countries such as the US and Britain which help read among communities, China lacks a good public service system to offer books to readers.

In order to encourage people to read more books, publishers should publish books that not only have rich contents but also attract more readers to read. Besides, schools could set some special days for theme-based reading in order to encourage students to read more books. Companies or social societies could also organize different kinds of activities to get more people to read more books.

1. What can we learn from the national survey?

A．Most adults read 4 or 5 books every month on average.

B．People’s reading habits have changed over the past few years.

C．Students are likely to spend less time reading books.

D．Adults are more interested in watching videos online.

2. The underlined part “answer for” in Paragraph 3 most probably means _________.

A．play

B．result in

C．help

D．appear

3. What does the writer plan to do in the last paragraph?

A．Introduce reading activities to students.	B．List ways of helping read books.
C．Prove the importance of reading books.	D．Give advice on contents to publishers.

4. What can be the best title of the passage?

A．Why to read.	B．Let’s publish more books.
C．How to read.	D．Let’s read more books.

【推荐1】Summer Camps in Season!

STEM Camp July 10 to August 14, Cost: $180

90% of the jobs in the future will require STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education. We find ways to make learning fun and exciting for students to help ensure their futures. Campers take part in fun and engaging STEM activities! Register: www. stemcamp. ca or call 519-475-6600.

Kandalore June 15 to 28, Cost: $2,340

The finest traditional camp in Canada, provides the best of both canoe (独木舟) adventures and in-camp activities. For more than 65 years, Kandalore has given campers the opportunity to know and be themselves. We create a warm and supportive environment where kids can express their unique self, grow in self-confidence and build lifetime friendships. Register: www. kandlore. com or call 416-322-9735.

ESL Summer Camp June 25 to July 21, Cost: $5,500

Pickering College has an exciting ESL summer camp for students aged 12-18 who want to learn English and experience the wonders of summer at our 42-acre campus; students enjoy the excellent dormitory, dining, academic, and social facilities of one of Canada’s oldest independent schools. Register: www. pickeringcollege. on. ca or call 905-175-8900.

DEEP Summer Academy August 16 to 26, Cost: $465

We provide highly motivated high school students from across the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business and science subjects. Organized by University of Toronto, DEEP is one of the most diverse pre-university engineering programs all over the world with scholarships. Register: www. outreach. engineering. toronto.com or call 416-946-0816.

1. Which number should you call if you want to improve your English?

A．519-475-6600.	B．416-322-9735.
C．416-946-0816.	D．905-175-8900.

2. When will the shortest camp start?

A．On July 10.	B．On June 15.
C．On June 25.	D．On August 16.

3. Where can you go if you are interested in the experience of adventure?

A．Kandalore.	B．STEM Camp.
C．ESL Summer Camp.	D．DEEP Summer Academy.

【推荐3】Vice-director in Europe/Director UNU Institute for Environment and Human Security

Duty Station: Bonn, Germany

The United Nations University (UNU) has been a think tank for fair research on the pressing global problems of human survival, conflict prevention, development and welfare, for the past four decades. UNU is re-cruiting a Director for the UNU Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) who will meanwhile serve as UNU’s Vice-director in Europe, dividing his/her time equally between both positions.

The Institution: UNU-EHS aims to carry out research on risks and adaptation related to global change. The Institute’s research promotes policies and programmes to reduce these risks, while taking into account the con-nection between environmental and societal factors.

Qualifications: The Director should have academic qualifications that lend to UNU-EHS fame in the inter-national scholarly community; guarantee scientific excellence; and provide leadership and guidance for activities at UNU-EHS and UNU-ViE.

Experience: Strong research background and publications in areas related to addressing risks and societal change. Demonstrated administration experience. Successful influencing of policymakers. Strong contributions to knowledge sharing communities. Strong international fundraising skills and past success in securing support from multiple funders.

Fluency in English is required. Fluency in German and official languages of the United Nations is desira-ble.

Application deadline: 12 January 2020

Full details of the position and how to apply: https :// unu. edu/ about/hr

1. What’s the aim of the UNU?

A．Provide qualified graduates for UN organizations.

B．Research fair ways to deal with global problems.

C．Work out policies for governments and countries.

D．Look into positive effect of environmental changes.

2. What’s the qualification for the post advertised?

A．Scientific excellence and leadership abilities.	B．Good command of all UN official languages.
C．Abilities to prevent social regional conflicts.	D．Adequate knowledge of UNU structures.

3. What kind of experience is required for the post?

A．Having taken leadership at UNU-EHS before.

B．Having organized research on a large public scale.

C．Having contributed to sponsoring government events.

D．Having succeeded raising money from different people.