So, do you want to know how to read classic books? Maybe you are excited to deal with classic literature but you don’t know where to start.
Slow down the pace. The biggest difference between modern literature and classic literature is the pace. Modern reading can often feel like a short race.
Listen to the audio(有声的)book. Sometimes the best way to devote yourself to a classic book is to listen to it. Many classic books were intended to be read aloud. Books used to be very expensive, so people shared them. This meant that a family might gather together to listen to a few chapters every night.
Choose your favourite. Finally, the key to reading classic books and actually enjoying them is to choose one that actually appeals to you. Classic Books can get mixed up into a single genre(流派)“Classic”.
| A．Look up dates and history. |
| B．But that’s really not the case. |
| C．Don’t be afraid to look things up. |
| D．However, classic literature is more of a marathon. |
| E．A character list can keep who is related to whom in check. |
| F．Listening to audio books is a lovely way to continue that tradition. |
| G．Or perhaps you’ve tried reading classics before and don’t really get the main points. |
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【推荐1】How to Use a Modern Public Library
Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.
Check out a book. While libraries still loan out (出借) books, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you’re looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.
Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many formats (载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isn’t offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.
Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions aimed at various age groups. Perhaps you’d like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a comer with a good book.
Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce(商会)and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.
1. How do public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers?| A．By sharing their books on the Internet. |
| B．By giving access to online reading at a library branch. |
| C．By sending a needed book to a library branch nearby. |
| D．By making the checkout procedures diverse. |
| A．Enjoy quiet reading. |
| B．Allow the kid to learn a new language. |
| C．Help the kid to overcome reading difficulties. |
| D．Meet their program sponsor. |
| A．To point out the importance of public libraries. |
| B．To encourage people to work in public libraries. |
| C．To introduce the improved services of public libraries. |
| D．To call for the modernization of public library systems. |
【推荐2】Keeping our kids, particularly our teens, reading all summer long is easier said than done.
Write a story together.
Research the Summer Reading List. Association for Library Service to Children, is a wonderful resource for not only summer reading suggestions but for engaging your child in the fantastic world of books all year long. Each year, the ALSC compiles an exciting list of suggested summer reads for teens. You can check this year’s list with your teens.
Check Out Goodreads Teen Reading List. Often, the required reads hold absolutely no interest to them and the entire summer reading experience is painful and dull.
| A．And don’t forget the popcorn! |
| B．Here are 4 ways you can follow. |
| C．Create a Reading/Movie Weekend. |
| D．Discuss the titles and why they might make an interesting choice. |
| E．Suggest that your teen look at the popular list available on Goodreads. |
| F．Sometimes it’s a lot more fun to read something you’ve written yourself. |
| G．High Schoolers leave the classroom in June knowing that they have to fulfill their summer reading list |
【推荐3】Let's be honest here: random acts of kindness make us feel good. They make others feel good. They help benefit society in small ways, and those small benefits can turn into huge ones. Being an everyday hero means willingly and joyfully choosing random acts of kindness to make the world a bit brighter.
Leave a space cleaner than you found it. If you eat out, keep your table clean after you're finished, making it a little easier for the waiter. At home, keep your things organized.
Be kind to strangers. It's well-known that everyone is fighting separate but equally different battles. Although you might not be able to understand or relate to everyone's tough situations, you can offer unconditional kindness and patience.
| A．Try to offer your seats to the elder people. |
| B．Help someone who's struggling. |
| C．Choose to donate your used things. |
| D．Don't leave messes for others to clean up. |
| E．Maybe the old man deals with chronic pain. |
| F．Being an everyday hero is amazing and deserves others' respect. |
| G．If you can, take five minutes and be an everyday hero. |
【推荐1】You should try your best to create your own family library so that you and your family are always learning. “It is a great mistake to think that education is finished when young people leave school. Education is never finished even if you grow older,” said Mrs Child in The Mother’s Book. “Collecting a library of books in your home is really helpful to your family.”
“What is really interesting about having so many books in your home is that a book you buy has a chapter about the deeper knowledge of your favorite subject at school,” said a university graduate. Researchers in a study try to find out what parents do has an influence on how well their children do on tests. One positive aspect they find is the availability of a large number of books at home. This has a stronger connection, especially when you read to your children every day. The more books your older kids have access to at home, the more likely they are just to be reading for fun, rather than having to wait for weekly trips to the library.
John Henry, one educated parent, said, “I have been homeschooling my children using the philosophy (哲理) of A Thomas Jefferson Education. This philosophy of learning is based on the reading of classic books.” Clinton Fadiman said, “When you reread a classic, you do not see more in the book than you did before; you see more in you than before.” Classic books also make you smarter and wiser! The wisdom comes in the examples in the lives of the characters.
“It is within your power to guide your children in their reading and to develop a strong wish in their hearts for good books. It is the most unfortunate if a person doesn’t have a wish for good reading. The reading habit, like charity, should begin at home,” said Mrs Child.
1. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 2?| A．It’s necessary to create a family library. | B．Parents should set a good example at home. |
| C．Kids don’t need to go to the library any longer. | D．It’s important to let kids pass tests. |
| A．By imagination. | B．By questioning. |
| C．By referring to others’ words. | D．By presenting research figures. |
| A．East or west, home is the best. | B．One is never too old to learn. |
| C．He who makes no mistakes makes nothing. | D．Well begun, half done. |
| A．Where to Store Your Favorite Books at Home? |
| B．When to Read the classic Books to Your Children? |
| C．Which Is Better, a Home Library or a Public Library? |
| D．Why Not Have Your Own Library of Books at Home? |
【推荐2】One of the proven benefits of reading is that it helps to build a stronger memory. But does it matter if you read the words on a page or listen to them?
In a 2016 study, one group of readers was asked to listen to an excerpt (摘录) from the audiobook version of Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken, while another group read the same excerpt on an e-reader. A third group read and listened at the same time.
All participants were then given a quiz to measure how well they had absorbed the material. It was concluded that participants were able to recall as much from reading as they were from listening.
Reading has been proven to provide a number of benefits to your brain, and make you smarter overall. However, science also tells us that listening to audiobooks can also have very positive effects on the brain. For example, according to a study by the Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, our brains are more likely to create meaningful images when we listen to stories, as opposed to reading them in a traditional format. That’s because when we listen instead of reading, our brains are allowed more space for their visual processes to do their things.
In addition, audiobooks can also help boost your comprehension and vocabulary as much as their print and digital versions. Audio versions might even have an extra advantage for those of us learning English as a second language or teaching kids to read, since proper pronunciation will be guaranteed. This benefit can be enhanced by following along with the text while listening to the audio.
There’s no doubt that both reading and listening to books do some great good to your brain and overall well-being. Thankfully, a great read (or listen) is more accessible than you’d think! There are dozens of free and cheap print books, audiobooks, and e-books out there waiting to be discovered!
1. How was the 2016 study carried out?| A．By giving examples. | B．By doing interviews. |
| C．By analyzing causes and effects. | D．By making a comparison. |
| A．To strengthen their memory. | B．To improve their ability. |
| C．To test their learning effects. | D．To understand their personalities. |
| A．Listening creates mental pictures. | B．Reading results in a better memory. |
| C．Reading turns visual processes into reality. | D．Listening improves our imagination. |
| A．ensure greater fluency in learners’ language speaking |
| B．bring about greater effect combined with text reading |
| C．account for greater share of resources than paper ones |
| D．become digital once its paper-based versions come out |
【推荐3】Teen Read Week is a week-long celebration for teens and reading. Teen Read Week is held during the third week of October each year. It aims at encouraging teens to read for pleasure. Reading for fun has many benefits.
Some libraries host an open house for teens during Teen Read Week. During an open house, the young adult librarian may talk about his or her library’s services for teens, upcoming teen programs, and collections of books suitable for teens.
If the budget (预算) permits, some libraries may invite popular authors to their places. Authors who write books for teens can make a public appearance there.
If you’re reluctant (勉强的) teenage readers, there are tips for you on how to follow Teen Read Week’s spirit — reading for fun.
| A．Teen gaming nights are another option for libraries. |
| B．Thus, the teens can better learn about the library. |
| C．You might think they are characters out of reach. |
| D．They can tell about their works and writing methods. |
| E．You can search for some interesting reading materials. |
| F．For example, teens can become more interested in reading. |
| G．Public libraries will organize events in honor of Teen Read Week. |
