These popular children’s stories all have important birthdays this year.
How to Train Your Dragonby Cressida Cowell
(Hachette Children’s)
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is a smallish Viking with a longish name. His Hairy Hooligan tribe thinks he’s useless but, with the help of a dragon, can Hiccup prove he’s a hero? Celebrate 20 years of a favourite story with this anniversary edition.
The Sheep-Pigby Dick King-Smith
(Puffin Books)
When Farmer Hogget brings Babe home, the little orphaned piglet (成为孤儿的小猪) is raised by a kind-hearted sheepdog called Fly. Babe knows he can never be a sheepdog like Fly but could he learn how to be a sheep-pig? Famously made into the film Babe, this much-loved animal story turns 40 this year.
Emily of New Moonby L. M. Montgomery
(Virago Books)
When Emily is sent to live at New Moon with relatives she’s never met, her imagination and ideas soon cause her to clash (争执) with her Aunt Elizabeth. Will New Moon ever feel like home? Written by the author of Anne of Green Gables, this story was first published in 1923 and is celebrating its 100th birthday this year.
The Dark is Risingby Susan Cooper
(Puffin Books)
It’s Midwinter’s Eve, the day before Will’s 11th birthday. Strange things are happening in the snowy countryside around him and Will soon realises this will be a birthday like no other. First published 50 years ago, this classic adventure remains as exciting and magical as ever.
1. Whose book was Babe adapted from?| A．Susan Cooper’s. | B．Cressida Cowell’s. |
| C．Dick King-Smith’s. | D．L. M. Montgomery’s. |
| A．How to Train Your Dragon. | B．Emily of New Moon. |
| C．The Dark is Rising. | D．The Sheep-Pig. |
| A．It is made up of several stories. |
| B．It is published by Virago Books. |
| C．It is set around the character’s birthday. |
| D．It is based on the author’s personal experience. |
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【推荐1】A good book can teach you things beyond your class. It can open your eyes and clear your minds. If you want to get into a good reading habit there are a number of ways to develop it.
You should give yourself at least thirty minutes in all for reading every day. When time is set, nothing can change it. For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast or lunch time.
Always carry a book
Wherever you go, take a book with you. When you leave the house, make sure that you always carry a good book as well as your school things.
Find a quiet place
Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair.
Have a library day
Have a library card, and
Blog it
One of the best ways to develop a good reading habit is to put it on your blog.
| A．Save much time |
| B．Plan your time |
| C．If you don't have one, create one. |
| D．Remember that a book always stays with you. |
| E．read as many good books as possible in the library. |
| F．When you read a book, no one will trouble you. |
| G．You can have a good rest in the chair and enjoy the quietness. |
【推荐2】The dark days of the Depression saw an increased demand for stories that excite children in new ways and support them in processing difficult emotions. The features of personalized books meet this need well. With personalized Loss Books, children read about losing a family member. With personalized Me and My Pet Books, children read about how they first met their dogs or cats. Identified as the main driver of the rapidly growing interactive children’s book market, personalized books are far from a gimmick (噱头).
Personalized books are printed or digital books that have been tailored to the needs of a specific child. They follow a simple principle: the publisher provides the users with a pattern, which parents populate with children’s data. Thanks to the advanced print-on-demand possibilities of small-scale publishers, it’s not difficult to create a personalized version of any story.
Publishers claim that personalized books teach children empathy (同理心) and encourage love for reading. Now, you might think that it is surely what all parents and teachers want, so should we replace all books with personalized stories?
Recent observational studies confirmed publishers’ claim that children are highly engaged and motivated to read personalized books. However, in a recent study, we compared children’s understanding of the moral of a story and its application to their lives after they read a personalized, non-personalized or control story. Although children who read personalized stories had more detailed retellings, there was no other difference between the three groups.
This could be because the differences among the children were higher than the effect of personalization. Studies with personalized books are too few for us to know for sure.
Besides, while personal stories are often used in therapeutic (治疗性的) practice or in children with special educational needs, personalized stories are a new writing style, raising many open questions. The misuse of children’s personal data and the moral questions concerning diversity make one wonder how “personalized” the books actually are. The other key point lies in directing children’s focus towards the other. Meanwhile, experts point out that given the increased focus on personalized learning during the gloomy days and the need to customize children’s reading experiences, the rising trend of personalized books will continue.
1. What can we learn about personalized books?| A．They are mainly in digital form. | B．They are created by young writers. |
| C．They are popular among children. | D．They are highly praised by teachers. |
| A．The varieties of personalized stories need expanding. |
| B．The effects of personalized stories need further study. |
| C．Personalized stories build up children’s sense of justice. |
| D．Personalized stories help children apply what they learn. |
| A．Concerned. | B．Critical. |
| C．Positive. | D．Objective. |
| A．Personalized Books: a Trick or a Treat |
| B．How Personalized Books Benefit Children |
| C．Personalized Books: a Must or an Option |
| D．How Personalized Books Meet Special Needs |
【推荐3】Some people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper, when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man, when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know？
Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbacks (平装本), which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times．
Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书),though expensive, is useful, too, because you can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history books, science textbooks, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets．
1. It can be inferred from the passage that_________．| A．TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge |
| B．cinemas are the best choice in getting information |
| C．reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun |
| D．newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself |
| A．People only need reading, though. |
| B．Reading is still necessary today. |
| C．Reading is more fun than television. |
| D．Watching television doesn’t help reading. |
| A．In a travel booklet. |
| B．In a science report. |
| C．In a fashion show magazine. |
| D．In an education book review. |
【推荐1】Casting Call for TV Role
Gender: Female
Location: Hollywood, California
Genre: TV Serials
Producer: Cooper&Cole Productions
Full details
Who we are looking for:
Are you a woman between the ages 20 and 30? Have you had at least two years of experience as a professional actress? Would you like to appear on a TV show watched by hundreds of thousands of viewers? If you answer yes to all of these questions, this can be a great opportunity.
About the role:
Cooper&Cole Productions is looking for someone to play a role in the popular series, The Mystery of Glastonbury Grove. After two successful seasons, the show is about to start production of the third season. The new season will introduce a number of new characters to the show. The role we are currently seeking to fill is a main character’s distant relative. The character will appear in three episodes(剧集) out of the eight in the new season. This is a silent role.
How to apply:
If you think you meet the requirements and are interested in working with us, submit the following information to coopandcole@gmail.netno later than October 12.
Name: E-mail:
Phone: Age:
Height: Weight:
Your work(s): (Please attach the VIDEO/LINK.)
**Attach several recent photos of yourself.
Auditions (试镜) will be held at our Hollywood office at 8:00 am on Saturday, October 19. If you are selected for an audition, we will contact you by October 16.
1. Who might be an ideal applicant for the TV role?| A．A schoolgirl having a gift for performing. |
| B．An experienced actor proud of what he did. |
| C．A famous person eager for a role in movies. |
| D．A 29-year-old actress acting in many films. |
| A．It will not have any dialogue. | B．It will exist in the fourth season. |
| C．It will appear in at least 8 episodes. | D．It will be the wife of a main character. |
| A．The address. | B．Previous works. |
| C．Recent family photos. | D．A recommendation letter. |
【推荐2】The city of Phoenix and its surrounding areas are known as the Valley of the Sun and there are so many entry-level hiking trails for explorers in Phoenix. If you’re looking for a casual walk, check out one of these easy hiking trails in Phoenix.
Judith Tunnell Accessible Trail: This is a barrier free trail that makes it easy to get out and enjoy the beauty of South Mountain Park, which is a city park and preserve that boasts the title of largest municipal (市政的) park in the country. Hike along to enjoy the beautiful scenery and then stop to relax at one of the trail side benches.
Difficulty: Easiest
Distance: One - mile loop
Canal Trails: The canals throughout central Phoenix provide some of easy off – pavement hiking in the city. If you’ re just getting accustomed to walking over uneven dirt surfaces and aren’t quite ready to take on the ups and downs of many trail surfaces, the canal paths are for you.
Difficulty: Very easy
Distance: Varies
Trail 100 at North Mountain Park Visitor Center: This nice wide trail, part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, is popular with local hikers, runners, and mountain bikers, so be prepared to share the trail. The trail surface here is more uneven with casual ups and downs through desert washes.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Distance: About 2. 5 - mile loop
Papago Park: For a classic Phoenix experience, Papago Park is the answer. Depending on where you’re at in the park, you can catch views of the downtown Phoenix skyline, Tempe Town Lake, the Phoenix Zoo and historic Tovrea Castle.
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0. 2 mile.
1. Which might be the option for people liking mountain biking?| A．Canal Trails. | B．Papago Park. |
| C．Judith Tunnell Accessible Trail. | D．Trail 100 at North Mountain Park Visitor Center. |
| A．Their surface is very even. | B．They are friendly to beginners. |
| C．There are some benches along them. | D．They pass through a mix of desert landscapes. |
| A．In a fashion magazine. | B．In a science magazine. |
| C．In a travel brochure. | D．In a history book. |
【推荐3】Alice in Wonderland
An Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia
Venue:The Ian Potter Centre
Admission:Free entry
Charles Blackman is famous for his beautiful painting of dreams.In 1956,he heard for the first time Lewis Carroll’s extraordinary tale of Alice in Wonderland-the story of a Vietorian girl who falls down a rabbit hole,meets a lot of funny characters and experience all kinds of things. At that time,Blackman’s wife was suffering from progressive blindness. The story of Alice moving through the strange situations,often disheartened by various events,was similar to his wife’s experiences.It also reflected so much of his own life. All this contributed to the completion of the Alice in Wonderland paintings.
Illustrator Workshop
Go straight to the experts for an introductory course in book illustration which includes an introduction to the process of illustration and its techniques.
Date:5 Aug,9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Venue:Gas Works Arts Park
Topsy-Turvy
Visit the exhibition or discover wonderful curiosities in artworks and make a magic world in a box. Alice and the White Rabbit will be with you. Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland will be screened.
Date:29 July,12 noon-3 p.m.
Venue:Theatre,NGV Australia
Drawing Workshop
Distortions(变形)of scale can make artworks strange but interesting. Find out how Charles Blackman distorted scale in his paintings to create a curious world, and then experiment with scale in your own drawings.
Dates:15,27 and 29 July,10a.m-3 p.m.
Venue:Foyer,Level 3
1. Which is most possibly a contributing factor of Charles Blackman’s paintings?| A．His eagerness to cure his wife’s illness. |
| B．His wish to express his feelings toward life. |
| C．His dream of becoming a famous artist. |
| D．His admiration for Lewis Carroll. |
| A．On August 5. |
| B．On July 15. |
| C．On July 27. |
| D．On July 29. |
| A．To offer an exhibition guide. |
| B．To attract more artists. |
| C．To advertise for the National Gallery. |
| D．To seek higher profits. |
