Here are some books written by Joyce Grant.
Can You Believe It
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Published in 2022, it explores in depth how real journalism is made, what false news is, and most importantly, how to spot the difference. It gives readers context they can use, such as how bias(偏见) can come into news reporting secretly. Young kids get most of their information online. This must-read guide helps them decide which information they can trust and which they can’t.
Gabby: Drama Queen
Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Publishing
It was published three years later than Tagged Out. Little kid Gabby and her friend Roy are setting up a stage for their play about “Queen Gabriella”. Using her magic letter book, Gabby puts letters together to create words that will turn into various props(道具) .When they finally have everything they need, they’re ready to perform for their elderly next-door neighbor, Mrs. Oldham.
Tagged Out
Publisher:Lorimer Kids and Teens
Published in 2016 and full of kid-friendly information, it’s an excellent read, especially the description of the action during the games. Reading it makes readers feel like they’re right there watching the game and feeling what the kids feel in success and in failure. Grant reflects the attitudes and behaviors of today’s young teens and makes each of her characters real.
Stiding Home
Publisher:Lorimer Kids and Teens
It came out in 2018. When young Miguel’s family becomes desperate, a solution comes from Miguel’s baseball teammate, who suggests a big baseball money-raising campaign. As the team learns about the hard realities some kids face and helps them wholeheartedly, Miguel learns to trust his teammates.
1. What’s the book Can You Believe It mainly about?| A．Journalism. |
| B．Family love. |
| C．Games. |
| D．Stage performance. |
| A．Tagged Out |
| B．Sliding Home |
| C．Can You Believe It |
| D．Gabby:Drama Queen |
| A．Young parents. |
| B．Young kids. |
| C．Media journalists. |
| D．Children’s writers. |
相似题推荐
【推荐1】Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day
When was the last time you read a book, or a magazine article? Do your daily reading habits center around tweets, Facebook updates, or the directions on your instant oatmeal packet?
Reading has a significant number of benefits,
Mental Stimulation
Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, since keeping your brain active and engaged prevents it from losing power. Just like any other muscle in the body,
When you read a book, you have to remember an assortment of characters, their backgrounds, ambitions, history, and differences, as well as the various plots that weave their way through every story. That’s a bit difficult to remember,
Amazingly enough, every new memory you create forms new brain pathways and strengthens existing ones, which assists in short-term memory recall as well as stabilizing moods. How cool is that?
Improved Focus and Concentration
In our internet-crazed world, attention is drawn in a million different directions at once as we multi-task through every day.
Try reading for 15-20 minutes before work, and you’ll be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to the office.
| A．Do remember. |
| B．Memory Improvement. |
| C．the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy. |
| D．When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the story. |
| E．and here’s some benefits of reading to get you to start reading. |
| F．Reading helps you enrich your knowledge. |
| G．but brains are marvelous things and can remember these things with relative ease. |
【推荐2】Amazon China, one of the largest online booksellers, unveiled the bestselling books in China for the first hall of 2017 on Tuesday, disclosing Chinese people’s reading habits.
Japanese author KeigoHigashino’s Miracles of the Namiya General Store topped the list of the most popular paper books, followed by late Chinese writer Yang Jiang’s We Three and Israeli historian Yuval Noah’s Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow. In the list of paid eBooks on Kindle, the top three places were taken by Chinese writer Zhou Meisen’s In the Name of the People, KeigoHigashino’s Miracles of the Namiya General Store and Fall of Giants—book one of British author Ken Follett’s historical Century Trilogy.
Amazon has also released a ranking of Chinese cities where people read most. Hefei and Zhengzhou occupy the first and second spot respectively for the second straight year. The ranking was based on the ratio of books sales compared to the volume of all products sold on Amazon during the first six months of the year.
Popular TV dramas have increased the sales of the original books. In the Name of the People, an anti-corruption novel, has become the most favored choice on Kindle’s paid eBooks and the eighth popular printed book in Amazon. The company has attributed the sales success to the novel’s super TV adaptation, and it went online in March. Statistics show the purchases of the book’s e-version increased 24 times three months after its screening, and printed copies rose 12 times. Hong Kong author Isabel Nee Yeh-su’s The First Half of My Life is another example. The recent TV adaption of the novel caused a book buying craze in China. Purchases of the book’s hard copies rose 600 times a week after the TV play was aired earlier this month.
1. Which is the top three in terms of both paper books and paid eBooks?| A．We Three |
| B．In the Name of the People |
| C．A Brief History of Tomorrow |
| D．Miracles of the Namiya General Store |
| A．The sales success. |
| B．The most favored choice. |
| C．The TV adaptation of the novel. |
| D．The purchase of the book’s e-version. |
| A．Advantages of reading books, |
| B．Potential markets for reading books. |
| C．Pop TV dramas’ positive effects on the sales of original books. |
| D．Closer relationship between original books and reading books. |
| A．Culture. |
| B．News. |
| C．Sports. |
| D．Entertainment. |
【推荐3】Here are some inspiring and thoughtful books that give you a real thirst for life.
My Family and Other Animals
This is the first book in a much-celebrated trilogy by naturalist Gerald Durrell. The story is about the writer’s childhood spent on the Greek island Corfu. Durrell smartly shares his memories of amazing animals and their curious habits with the reader. This book encourages readers to appreciate the world around them in all its beauty.
Frost and Fire
Extreme weather conditions cause people。age abnormally fast. They now have only 8 days to grow up and get old. These days should be used to learn, get married, and raise children. Through all of that, people manage to fight and be jealous—as if they have decades ahead. This short story teaches the reader that even during a small period of time, one can manage to do a lot …or you could give up and not take any chances.
You Changed My Life
This is a true story that lays at the heart of the French movie The Intouchables. A tale of an inspirational friendship between two people whose roads were never meant to cross-a disabled French aristocrat and an unemployed Algerian immigrant. But they met, and it changed their lives.
The Code of the Woosters
Anyone who enjoys easy and light reading would find books by P. G. Wodehouse a source of lasting amusement. Stories of Jeeves, Wooster, and all of the chaos around them are written with a brilliant sense of humor. These novels are capable of lining your spirits p from zero to limitlessness.
1. What can we know about Frost and Fire?| A．It is themed by friendship. | B．It is set in an unreal world. |
| C．It focuses on climate change. | D．It’s about the writer’s childhood. |
| A．My Family and Other Animals. | B．Frost and Fire. |
| C．You Changed My Lift. | D．The Code of the Woosters |
| A．Man and nature. | B．Health and sports. | C．Book reviews. | D．Amusement. |
【推荐1】Here are the major ways for your teens to gain international experience during a summer abroad:
1. Summer Teen Volunteer Programs
Volunteering abroad offers a unique insight into another culture. Programs can teach much, while strengthening a commitment to a life of volunteering. Amigos International offers immersive programs that include leadership training, along with volunteering. Visions Service International
shows ways for your teens to be a teen without borders through service work and cross-cultural living.
2. Summer Study Abroad Programs
Study abroad is my passion — there’s something unique about studying in another country that makes the subject matter come alive, from archaeology to literature. Studying abroad in high school, whether for a summer or on exchange, can get your teens excited about learning again. For those that can’t afford it, there are many ways of financing study abroad, including government programs to fund language learning overseas.
3. Summer Adventures and Cultural Travel Abroad
Maybe your teen is more drawn to adventure. There are many opportunities for adventures abroad — and the best programs combine adventures with language learning, cultural activities, and community service, so that adventurous teens get the best of all worlds. Broadreach offers 70+ summer adventures in 40+ countries, including marine biology, sailing, language immersion, culture, arts, community service, leadership, and outdoor skills.
4. Summer Language Immersion(沉浸)
Some language learning programs also provide volunteer opportunities. This can be an ideal way to break up study with helping others. Intercultural Costa Rica also includes cultural activities and tours. The Alpine French School provides both language learning and cultural and outdoor activities.
French Summer Classes is a unique opportunity for your teen to have a home-stay and language program in one. Whatever language program your teen chooses, the chance to learn language through immersion is, as research has shown, the best way to not only learn a language, but to gain academic, cultural, and employment benefits.
Start Looking Now and Change Your Teen's Life!
What are you waiting for? Start researching options with your teens and help them have a summer that will change their lives.
For more information, please visit Why Your Teen High School Student Should Go Abroad: The Parents' Guide.
1. Whom is the passage written for?| A．The teens. | B．The volunteer. |
| C．The language learners. | D．The parents. |
| A．French Summer Classes | B．Visions Service International |
| C．Broadreach | D．Intercultural Costa Rica |
| A．To introduce the ways to experience the foreign culture. |
| B．To introduce how to spend a summer holiday correctly. |
| C．To recommend the parents some proper ways to help their teens gain foreign experience. |
| D．To encourage the teens to learn foreign languages through summer exchange programs. |
| A．A newspaper. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A travel guideline. | D．A website. |
【推荐2】Luxury symbols of China, all-inclusive cruise and Mount Fuji adventure
From the architectural riches of China to the awe-inspiring beauty of Mount Fuji, discover wonders of the world during this epic adventure, paired with hotel stays in interesting cities and an all-inclusive cruise on board Silver Muse.
Days 1-3 Beijing—Hotel Stay and Tour
Discover China’s greatest treasures during a fully accompanied tour, wonder at the weaving Great Wall of China, admire the Temple of Heaven and uncover history in the Forbidden City.
Days 4-5 Xi’an—Hotel Stay and Tour
Travel by fast train to Xi’an, one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Here you’ll visit the Terracotta Army, one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world.
Day 6 Shanghai—Embark Silver Muse
Today you’ll embark Silver Muse for your cruise to Osaka. Settle into your surroundings and choose from a wealth of dining experiences, personalise your suite to the finest detail— including your choice of perfume, toiletries and pillow—and get to know your personal butler who will keep your fridge stocked with your favourite drinks. Cruising with Silversea is simply impressive.
Days 7-9 Osaka—Disembark Silver Muse, Tokyo Hotel Stay and Tour
You’ll disembark in Osaka and transfer to the airport for your flight to Tokyo. Japan’s capital boasts an incredible combination of both modern and tradition as soaring neon skyscrapers gather next to ancient temples. During your three-night stay you’ll embark on a fully accompanied tour of sacred Mount Fuji. Witness its splendid appearance during a ride on the Hakone Ropeway cable car, admire its quietness during a cruise trip across Lake Ashi and experience the speed of the bullet train as it whisks you back to Tokyo.
Days 10 Tokyo—Fly Home
1. Which of the following best describes the hotel service in Shanghai?| A．Expensive. | B．Personalized. | C．Amazing. | D．Comfortable. |
| A．Beijing | B．Xi’an | C．Shanghai | D．Osaka |
| A．2. | B．3. | C．4. | D．5. |
【推荐3】The air gets a little thinner and the cold begins to wrap around us as fall leaves and winter arrives. Some people regard winter as a goodbye to their favorite outdoor sports. However, there are plenty of winter outdoor activities that transcend all seasons.
Climbing
Some climbers say that winter climbing and summer climbing are completely different sports. The snow, ice, and cold has the tendency to turn one terrain (地形) into something completely different than it is in the warmer months. As with any other change in temp and terrain, you’ll need gear (设备) and expectations that make sense for the conditions. Plan for the weather getting worse, pack hot liquids, bring all extreme winter climbing supplies-even if the terrain isn’ t expected to need it, layer your clothes, and turn back if you need to. Winter climbing offers more different experiences and views than climbing in warmer months.
Cycling
No matter what type of cycling you’re into, whether it is mountain biking or commuting to work, you can turn it into an all - season activity. Just like anything else, it simply requires some modification ( 改进). Wearing more layers is important, but not so many that you’ll be sweating after a few minutes peddling. A good base layer, gloves, boots, and a head covering will make you plenty comfortable in the cooler temperatures.
Running
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a condition in which people can feel depressed and fatigued in the winter months as a result of the body’s lack of sunlight. Some people can combat this issue with light therapy. Another way to fight the winter blues is to do some exercise.
Continuing to run outside is one way to soak in as much sunlight in your workout as you can. More layers and better shoes may be all you need to turn your warm weather month sport into a cold weather sport as well. In fact, many runs and marathons take place in cooler months. Just be aware of the thinner air and how it can affect your breathing as well as your muscles. However, don’t let a little cold keep you from enjoying a run with a beautiful snowy backdrop.
1. What should you prepare when climbing in winter?| A．Hot liquids. | B．A head covering. | C．Boots. | D．Thin clothes. |
| A．Excited. | B．Warm. | C．Tired. | D．Frightened. |
| A．To show the benefit of climbing. |
| B．To recommend some good winter sports. |
| C．To warn people of the danger of winter sports. |
| D．To tell the difference between winter and summer sports. |
