【推荐2】What makes a good reader? You can find the answer in Readers Club. Today, we have some books for you. Come and join the fun!

The Old Man and the Sea won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1953. A year later, Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The Old Man and the Sea is generally considered by many to be his greatest achievement. The leading character in this book is a person who can face difficulties and never give up.
Hardback ￥21.70   Paperback ￥16.00
Heart, written by Edmondo De Amicis from Italy, is a diary of an Italian boy Eric. In his diary, he writes about the greatest love in the world: love for the nation, for the society, and also teachers’ love, classmates’ love, parents’ love, children’s love.
Hardback ￥27.20   Paperback ￥16.40
Peter Pan, created by Scottish novelist and playwright J.M. Barrie. Peter Pan is a young boy who can fly and never grows up. He spends his never-ending childhood having adventures (冒险) on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys, playing happily with children both inside and outside Neverland.
Hardback ￥22.70   Paperback ￥14.60
Club members will get a discount (折扣) of 10% for hardback books and 20% for paperback books.

If you buy any of the two hardback books, e-books will be free for you.

1. Who won the Nobel Prize for literature?

A．Hemingway.

B．Leo Tolstoy.

C．Edmondo De Amicis.

D．Eric

2. Which word can be used to describe the topic of the book Heart?

A．Love.

B．Success.

C．Adventure.

D．loss.

3. What is the book Peter Pan about?

A．A boy who likes keeping diaries.

B．A boy who always misses his family.

C．A boy who enjoys his never-ending childhood.

D．A boy who loves his teachers and classmates.

【推荐3】Lynda La Plante is the writer of Prime Suspect and the best-selling author of more than 40 books. Her new novel Hidden Killers is out now. She is talking about three books that deeply affected her.

Wuthering Heights

By Emily Bronte

One night as a child, I walked quietly into the bathroom when I heard a voice calling, “Let me in; let me in!” along with a terrible knock on a window coming from my grandma’s room. Quite afraid, I cried, “Help me! Where’s the ghost?” Grandma looked up and said, “Don’t be silly; I’m listening to a story on the radio called Wuthering Heights.” I joined my grandma and realized then how you could take a story from a book and change it to a different medium(媒介).

The Water-Babies

By Charles Kingsley

This classic Victorian story caught my imagination as a child. It made me consider the unfairness of life — why is one child sleeping in comfort and another forced to climb through a chimney(烟囱)? I especially loved all the questions Tom asks on his adventures, many of which are about social unfairness. All my life I’ve asked questions too.

The Faerie Queene

By Edmund Spenser

I used to have problems reading — I was told I had “word blindness”. My mother gave me a copy of Spenser’s poem and said, “If you can learn some of this then you’ll be able to read anything.” I rose to the challenge. I learned it off by heart and was so proud of myself for keeping something that difficult in mind. Then I learned that I could learn words just as well as anyone.

1. How did Lynda first know about the story of Wuthering Heights?

A．By reading a book borrowed from her grandma.

B．By listening to her grandma’s story.

C．By reading a ghost story.

D．By listening to it on the radio.

2. Which book made Lynda form the habit of asking questions?

A．Hidden Killers.	B．The Water-Babies.
C．Wuthering Heights.	D．The Faerie Queene.

3. What change did Lynda show after reading The Faerie Queene?

A．She found pleasure in writing poems.

B．She began to believe in herself.

C．She fell in love with poems.

D．She became word-smart.

【推荐1】After-school Activities Music Lessons

Ages: 6 & up Cost: $35. 00 every 4-week session(课程)

Because the space is small and the session is increasingly popular, club members may only take 3 continuous sessions of music programs before they are required to take a break for one session.

Piano Lessons

Beginner: Wednesday 4:30 p. m.—5:15 p. m.

Guitar Lessons

Group: Monday 5:15 p. m.—6:00 p. m.

Studio Recording

Ages: 8 & up Cost: $35. 00 per 4-week session

Learn how to record and mix your own music in our professional recording studio. Parents may choose one of the following class times for their children.

Tuesday & Thursday each week :

3:30 p. m. —4:00 p. m.

4:00 p. m. —4:30 p. m.

4:30 p. m. —5:00 p. m.

5:15 p. m. —5:45 p. m.

5:45 p. m. —6:15 p. m.

Swim Lessons

Group Swim Lessons

Ages: all ages Cost: $35.00

For help deciding which class your child belongs in, review the Swim level requirements and skills. Level 2: Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 p.m. —4:30 p. m.

Level 3: Tuesday and Thursday 4:40 p. m. —5:10 p. m.

Swim Team/ Water Polo

Ages: all ages Cost: FREE

The class provides basic skills and understanding of water polo and swim team competition. Swim Team is continuous with no breaks between sessions.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00 p.m. —5:30 p. m.

Before choosing the classes, you'd better take the kids' interest into consideration.

1. When will piano learners have the class?

A．On Monday.

B．On Tuesday.

C．On Wednesday.

D．On Thursday.

2. Which session is free?

A．Music Lessons.

B．Guitar Lessons.

C．Swim Lessons.

D．Water Polo.

3. This text is mainly written for ______.

A．children

B．parents

C．teachers

D．players

【推荐2】Along Florida’s Northern Gulf Coast, there’s a year-round coastal oasis with shining beaches, peaceful bay waters and scenic rivers and streams known as Franklin County.

Named “Florida’s Forgotten Coast” for its quiet, laid-back atmosphere, the scenic coastal communities of Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, Alligator Point and St. George Island are also perfect late winter getaway destinations.

Trip Ideas

Enjoy a mid-winter holiday that can include fishing, kayaking, swimming, diving, hiking or eating fresh Apalachicola Bay seafood. Over 80 percent of Franklin County’s 1,412 square kilometres are publicly owned, giving adventurers ample rivers, creeks and coastal shallows to explore. With over 40 camping areas and campgrounds that range from luxury waterfront RV parks to basic woods sites there are many boat launches and hiking opportunities in the county.

Take a relaxing sunset tour of Apalachicola’s historic waterfront aboard one of several adventure tour boats or charter an offshore trip in Carrabelle. Enjoy birdwatching and pet-friendly beaches on St. George Island.

There are many fun winter and early spring events along the Forgotten Coast including the annual St. George Island Chili Cookoff, Eastpoint Rib Cookoff, Carrabelle Riverfront Festival and Apalachicola’s Artwalk.

To Know

• The average winter temperatures along the coast hover around 16 Celsius.

• Off-season lodging (住宿) prices are generally lower and the beaches are less crowded than in the spring and summer.

Travel Planner

Download the Florida’s Forgotten Coast app and stay up to date on events, activities, lodging specials and getaway deals at: Floridasforgottencoast.com.

1. What can we know about Franklin County?

A．It contains over 80 campgrounds.

B．It is named as St. George Island.

C．It is famous for its leisurely atmosphere.

D．It’s a perfect summer getaway destination.

2. What can you do on St. George Island?

A．Have an offshore trip.	B．Take the dog for a walk.
C．Enjoy an awesome sunrise.	D．Take a relaxing sunset tour.

3. Where can you read this text?

A．On a travel website.	B．On a science report.
C．In an exhibition guide.	D．In a business newspaper.

【推荐3】Hi Singapore First Aid Training Center!

I am Nivashini Kaliaperumal, a research officer working at the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology (IMCB). Under the coaching of both you and Mr Jason Sim, I was certified (证明) to be a first aider yesterday.

Coincidentally (恰巧), my first aid skills were put to test today. While returning to work with my workmates after lunch, we noticed a small crowd gathered around a 4D shop. Surprisingly, they weren’t buying lottery (彩票) tickets. Instead a pale looking aunty seated on the step of the shop had attracted a crowd around her. We immediately rushed to the scene.

I introduced myself as a certified first aider, which put her mind at rest. Though feeling weak, she refused to lie down. I realized that she was in a poorly ventilated (空气流通不好的) area as many were frequently walking past her. My workmates and I moved her to a well ventilated area. Some kind onlookers bought her mineral water. She felt better after resting and drinking some water.

A bleeding wound was noticed on her neck. She had been injured during her fall and was feeling weak. Thankfully a medical shop was nearby and necessary first aid items were bought. While dressing the wound, I collected necessary information (name, health problems, medicine, etc) about her. She is a patient with high blood pressure who takes her medicine regularly. A complete head to toe examination was performed. No further sign of bleeding was observed. We encouraged her to see a doctor before she left for home.

Being trained with proper first aid knowledge and skills allowed me to help Aunty Sally today. Thank you for taking the time to teach us these lifesaving skills. It has given me confidence to reach out to those in need and provide proper care. Special thanks to the First Aid Team for making a difference in our lives.

Best wishes,

Nivashini

1. After a brief examination of the aunty, the author _____.

A．bought her some food and drinks

B．moved her to a well ventilated area

C．kept talking to her to keep her awake

D．asked her to lie down and have a rest

2. Noticing that the aunty had a bleeding wound, the author _____.

A．dressed the wound at once

B．asked her to see a doctor immediately

C．directly rushed her to a nearby hospital

D．called her family to collect useful information

3. What’s the author’s intention of writing this text?

A．To express her thanks.

B．To describe an accident.

C．To share her knowledge about first aid.

D．To call on readers to learn first aid skills.