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We have more than 7 million used books for sale, from the earliest board books to the all-time classics.
If you like what we have to offer, Tell-a-Friend, we’ll give you more reasons to read!
Any member of our website who invites friends and family to try our books using the “Tell-a-Friend” program will see a 20% discount when that friend places their first order within 14 days.
Start exploring and save big on all your favorites. Here we list some of our books that are heavily discounted.
Giraffes Can’t Dance
By Giles Andreae
This book has been pleasing children for over 15 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can’t dance… or can they?
2004, Paperback
ISBN: 9780439539470
From $0.99
Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids
By Rob Elliott
With over 700,000 copies sold, this book will have children rolling on the floor with laughter. A great gift idea for any child.
2010, Paperback
ISBN: 9780800788032
From $0.89
Love You Forever
By Robert Munsch
With simple text and pictures, Love You Forever is a book to be shared—a story about love that children will carry with them throughout their lives.
1995, Hardback
ISBN: 9780099266891
From￥1.98
How to Win Friends & Influence People
By Dale Carnegie
As the most famous confidence-building book ever published (出版), this classic book will turn your relationships around and improve your relationships with everyone in your life.
2013, Paperback
ISBN: 9788087888223
From $0.99
1. The “Tell-a-Friend” program encourages people to .| A．take pleasure in reading with their friends. |
| B．help a friend form the habit of reading |
| C．share the website with others |
| D．read more but spend less |
| A．Rob Elliott. | B．Giles Andreae. |
| C．Dale Carnegie. | D．Robert Munsch. |
| A．How to Win Friends & Influence People. |
| B．Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids. |
| C．Giraffes Can’t Dance. |
| D．Love You Forever. |
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The 2016 University of Cambridge International Summer Schools will run in Cambridge from 6 July to 22 August 2016. Our programs give you the opportunity to meet award-winning lecturers, stay and dine in one of the historic Cambridge Colleges and enjoy a range of weekend excursions(游览)and social activities. To sign up for a program simply apply online, or download an application form from our website. Places on courses and in-college accommodation are limited, so we encourage applicants to apply early to avoid disappointment.
This year we will be offering specialist programs in: Ancient Empires, Literature, History, Medieval Studies and new for 2016, Creative Writing and Hanseatic League. If you are looking to study a number of different subject areas, the Interdisciplinary Summer School is ideal. It is divided into three terms, Interdisciplinary Summer School Term I, Interdisciplinary Summer School Term II and Interdisciplinary Summer School Term III, covering a wide range of subjects including politics, philosophy, economics, literature, history and international relations. You can opt to do one or two terms. But most students choose all the three terms.
The Cambridge English for Academic Purposes program combines a two-week intensive(强化)language course with a two-week academic program. This allows students to put into practice the language skills they have learned during the first two weeks of the program. Applicants will also have the opportunity to sign up for weekend excursions and take part in various events.
If you want to join us in 2016, please click here to download a copy of brochure(手册). If you want to find out more information about 2016 International Summer School, you can visit www.ice.cam.ac.uk/intsummer.(CLICK HERE)
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1. What should people do if they want to sign up for a program in this ad?| A．They should go to Cambridge by plane. |
| B．They should phone Cambridge. |
| C．They should call for an application form. |
| D．They should apply for the program online. |
| A．The earlier they apply, the less they will pay. |
| B．If they apply late, they have to live out of Cambridge College. |
| C．There are not enough places for the courses or in-college accommodation. |
| D．The reason is not mentioned in the passage. |
| A．To avoid doing a duty |
| B．To choose to do |
| C．To decide not to be part of a group |
| D．To decide on |
This June, during Financial Literacy Month, we have some to share.
In 2015, a free online financial education course named FutureSmart was introduced to middle school students, specifically targeting this group at a time in their lives when financial habits take hold and grow.
Fast forward to today, FutureSmart, available in English and Spanish, has reached over 13,000 schools across all 50 states. More than two million students have completed the course, with almost half coming from low-to-moderate income families.
But we aren’t stopping there. We promise to reach four million more students by the end of 2025.
Why? Because this moment calls for brave action. Never before have money management and investment decisions been so easy to conduct at any time or place through the use of a smartphone. It is time to offer students more critical financial literacy education to encourage them to make good financial decisions on a daily basis as they make their way through a complex world.
From weighing opportunity costs to delaying instant satisfaction for long-term financial gain, FutureSmart educates our youth using hands-on simulations (模拟) to introduce concepts like daily financial decisions and the rewards of long-term planning. Teaching young learners how to build solid financial foundations is an important step in building financially healthy communities.
Although our work is far from complete, we know that FutureSmart works. And it works exceptionally well.
In the largest study of its kind, supported by the MassMutual Foundation and EVERFI, the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) recently concluded that 90% of students saw a statistically significant and educationally meaningful increase in knowledge after taking the FutureSmart course.
What’s more, these results were consistent across all student demographics including race, age, gender, school year, and socioeconomic status.
We have a long way to go to reach every single middle school student, but we welcome the challenge. Together, our teams have started a movement to provide equal access to financial education, and we invite others to join us.
Visit getfuturesmart. com to learn more and see how you can bring FutureSmart to the young people in your life.
MICHAEL FANNING RAY MARTINEZ
Head of MassMutual US President and Co-Founder of EVERFI
1. The course FutureSmart .
| A．is offered in two different languages |
| B．requires skillful smartphone operation |
| C．has been bought by a large number of schools |
| D．targets students from low-to-moderate income families |
| A．By establishing financially healthy communities. |
| B．By managing opportunities and rewards. |
| C．By simulating real-life situations. |
| D．By delaying financial gain. |
| A．improve their academic performance |
| B．accept financial challenges at any time |
| C．understand people from various backgrounds |
| D．build a stable financial foundation for the future |
【推荐3】Where to Stay in Manila: 4 Highly Recommended Hotels
Admiral Hotel Manila-MGallery
The hotel is known for its art decoration style. The rooms are rich in hard lines and brass fixtures (黄铜夹具). For the best sight, head upstairs to Admiral Club. If you want to experience more, head downstairs to Ruby Wong’s for some drinks and Filipino (菲律宾的)-Chinese food.
Price: from 7,600PHP (£137).
King’s Hotel
Newly built in 2022, King’s Hotel has all the features you’d expect from the Europe-based brand, including facilities from IKEA. In the hotel, guests can have an interesting outlook: the space is a glass-structured wonder, with stylish hanging lights and wooden art works.
Price: from 12,700PHP (£229).
Henry Hotel Manila
With its garden pool and fence, “The Henry” is typical as a holiday resort—except it’s in Pasay City. Grab a book from the library, relax outdoors on the chairs or try a classic Filipino breakfast: longganisa sausages or milkfish with fried eggs and garlic rice.
Price: from 7,500PHP (£99).
Shangri-La at The Fort
It’s all charm at the Shangri-La, lifts with hanging lights and in-room lights as bright as in a mall. Yet, it all fades in comparison to what’s outside: the hotel’s 576 guest rooms include floors 18-40 of a 755-foot-high building, giving visitors an unlimited view over the Bonifacio Global City district.
Price: from 15,500PHP (£270).
1. What is Admiral Hotel Manila — MGallery famous for?| A．Its expensive rooms. | B．The best sight. |
| C．The decoration style. | D．Its special food. |
| A．Do some gardening. | B．Buy classical books. |
| C．Experience rural life. | D．Enjoy local breakfast. |
| A．Wide space. | B．Various plants. |
| C．Busy malls. | D．Hanging lights. |
【推荐1】Start Something You Won’t Want to Stop!
Hot Shot
A Solomon King Mystery
L. Wayne Daye
www.authorhouse.com
Paperback/E-book
$13.99/$3.99
Detective Solomon King is in pursuit of a serial killer in a southern city who is seeking revenge for the death of niece from a heroin overdose.
Christian Poems, Prayer And Inspirations
Patricia Offerman
www.Xlibris.com
Hardback/Paperback/E-book
$29.99/$19.99/$3.99
This book contains simple, easy-to-read Christian Poems, Prayers, and Inspirations written in a 40-year span of daily journaling experience to inspire and uplift body, mind and spirit.
Animal Acres
Coloring Book
Colby Becknell Hardison
www.xllibris.com
Hardback/Paperback/E-book
$20.99/$12.99/$3.99
Being different does not mean two animals cannot have a great relationship! In this coloring book, Rocky and Sammy discover being different can be a wonderful thing.
No Other Name
Robert Beatty
www.authorhouse.com
Hardback/Paperback/E-book
$43.99/$32.99/$3.99
Romance, action, adventure and tragedy follows a young man as he falls in love with a beautiful, mysterious nameless girl.
1. Which of the following four books has no hardbacked edition?| A．Hot Shot. | B．Christian Poems. |
| C．Animal Acres. | D．No Other Name. |
| A．It’s the cheapest book. |
| B．It has animation characters. |
| C．It’s only meant for Christians. |
| D．It tells about a romantic comedy story. |
| A．A brochure of literature. |
| B．A signing session of new books. |
| C．An advertisement column of a newspaper. |
| D．A promotional video of foreign writers. |
【推荐2】What’s the best book to read when you travel? Of course, it is the book with the background of the story. Books will bring you closer to the places you visit. When it comes to the names of places and scenic spots, you can’t help thinking out of your mind and the scenery in front of you will become romantic.
| Where’d You Go, Bernadette Maria Semple’s novel, which has recently been adapted into a movie, is told in emails, and stories. It follows Bee Branch trying to track down her mother. Set in Seattle, Washington, this funny yet heart-breaking novel is a great companion as you visit landmarks mentioned in the book. |  |
| Midnight’s Children Midnight’s Children is a fantastical novel that tells some of the histories of India. Salman Rushdie’s story begins at midnight, on the night of India’s independence, when the 1,001 children born that hour are found to possess magical powers. Featuring magical realism, the book is set during 20th-century India. |  |
| A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals From New York Times bestselling author Millie Marotta comes this great celebration of the animal kingdom. Stressing the difficulty of 43 endangered species from around the world, the book takes readers on a trip through freshwater, oceans, forests, mountains, deserts, grasslands and wetlands while learning about rare and well-known animals and their living places. |  |
| My Name is Red The book, written by the Nobel Prize winner for Literature Orhan Pamuk, has been translated into more than 50 languages and published around the world. It tells a story of a young man, who has been away from home for 12 years, coming back to his hometown in Istanbul. The book, painting detailed pictures and telling from many angles, encourages people to have a deeper thinking of life. |  |
| A．Where’d You Go, Bernadette | B．Midnight’s Children |
| C．A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals | D．My Name is Red |
| A．My Name is Red is about 20th-century India. |
| B．A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals sells best. |
| C．Where’d You Go, Bernadette was written in a serious style. |
| D．Midnight’s Children may attract people interested in fantasy. |
| A．To compare four books. | B．To recommend four books. |
| C．To show the meaning of travel. | D．To encourage people to travel. |
【推荐3】From the very beginning of school we make books and reading a constant source of possible failure and public humiliation (侮辱). When children are little we make them read aloud before the teacher and other children, so that we can be sure they “know” all the words they are reading. This means that when they don’t know a word, they are going to make a mistake, right in front of everyone. After having taught fifth-grade classes for four years, I decided to try at all costs to rid them of their fear and dislike of books, and to get them to read oftener and more adventurously.
One day soon after school had started, I said to them, “Now I’m going to say something about reading that you have probably never heard a teacher say before. I would like you to read a lot of books this year, but I want you to read them only for pleasure. I am not going to ask you questions to find out whether you understand the books or not. If you understand enough of a book to enjoy it and want to go on reading it, that’s enough for me. Also I’m not going to ask you what words mean.”
The children sat stunned and silent. Was this teacher talking seriously? One girl, who had just come to us from a school where she had had a very hard time, looked at me steadily for a long time after I had finished. Then, still looking at me, she said slowly and seriously, “Mr. Holt, do you really mean that?” I said just as seriously, “ I mean every word of it.”
During the spring she really astonished me. One day, she was reading at her desk. From a glimpse of the illustrations (插图) I thought I knew what the book was. I said to myself, “It can’t be,” and went to take a closer look. Sure enough, she was reading Moby Dick. I said, “Don’t you find parts of it rather heavy going?” She answered, “Oh, sure, but I just skip over those parts and go on to the next good part.”
This is exactly what reading, I think, should be: find something, dive into it, take the good parts, skip the bad parts, get what you can out of it, and then go on to something else.
1. According to the passage, children’s fear and dislike of books may result from ________.| A．reading little and thinking little | B．reading often and adventurously |
| C．being made to read too much | D．being made to read aloud before others |
| A．for higher scores in exams | B．for knowledge |
| C．for enjoyment | D．for a larger vocabulary |
| A．it sounded stupid | B．it was not surprising at all |
| C．it sounded too good to be true | D．it was no different from other teachers’ talk |
【推荐1】Four Books on Relationship
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Little Prince is one of the most translated books in the world and, in France, it has been voted the best book of the twentieth century. This is a simple, yet meaningful classic, one that can be enjoyed from the ages of 9 to 99. The story highlights how most grown-ups miss out on the simple things in life, such as friendship, love and the beauty of the world because they are too busy gaining wealth and power. It allows readers to reflect on what is truly important in life — what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Swing Time by Zadie Smith Swing
Time traces the lives of two women — the unnamed narrator and her best friend Tracey. The two brown girls dream of being dancers, but only Tracey has talent. Thenarrator succeeds as the assistant to a famous pop star, while Tracey, after a few performances as a dancer, lived in poverty. Swing Time tells of their close but complex childhood friendship that ends suddenly in their early twenties, exploring themes of motherhood, friendship and loyalty.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Kile Runner is The New York Times bestseller and international classic loved by millions of readers. Set in the country Afghanistan that is in the process of being destroyed, ittells a heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
This is a Printz Honor Book. The author tells a coming-of-age story of two Mexican-American teenagers, Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana, their friendship, and their struggles against racial and ethnic identity and family relationships.
1. What can we know about Swing Time?| A．It’s written by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. | B．It shows different life roads of two girls. |
| C．It’s set in the country of Afghanistan. | D．It tells a story of a lasting friendship. |
| A．The Litile Prince |
| B．Swing Time |
| C．The Kite Runner |
| D．Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe |
| A．An advertisement. | B．A scientific report. |
| C．A literary magazine. | D．A travel guidebook. |
【推荐2】Phuket FantaSea
Located on Kamala Beach, just 9km from Patong, Phuket FantaSea offers a one-of-a-kind experience of culture and fun that no visitor to Phuket should miss. Phuket FantaSea is Phuket’s most popular nighttime attraction that can be visited all year around, rain or shine.
Coach/van transfer and rental service, facilities for seminars, corporate meetings, theme parties and exhibitions are also available.
Reservation Hotline: 076 385 111
Reservation Email: ticket@phuketfantasea.fun
Reservation website: www.phuketfantasea.fun
The Golden Kinnaree Buffet Restaurant
Begin your journey of magic with the world’s grandest buffet! In the mystical Himmaphan forest setting, visitors can enjoy a fantastic feast of Royal Thai dishes and International delicacies, prepared by some of Thailand’s finest chefs. (Buffet time: 17:30-21:00)
Designated Halal zone is provided in this restaurant.
Vegetarian Buffet line is also available.
Jungle Adventure
Take a magical adventure into an ancient kingdom of primitive Tiger Jungle where you can catch a glimpse of the gentle, magnificent creatures that live in Kingdom of Kamala. Tiger Jungle Adventure is a Theatrical Safari, an original concept that takes you on a journey through a theatrical environment of 12 mythical scenes inspired by timeless legends, starring many local animals. It is absolutely a feast for eyes and ears.
Operating time: 17:30-21:00
Animal exhibits are subject to change or closure without notice.
Similan (Entertainment Center)
Come join in the fun and games with our friendly sea creatures at Phuket FantaSea’s one-of-a-kind undersea entertainment center and shopping attraction -- Similan Entertainment Center. Fun-lovers of all ages are invited to test their skills with exciting games specifically designed to celebrate the splendid beauty of sea creatures in the Similan Island!
1. What can we do in Phuket FantaSea?| A．Have a brunch. | B．Go diving. |
| C．Go hunting for tigers. | D．Enjoy an animal show. |
| A．Patong. | B．Jungle Adventure. |
| C．Similan (Entertainment Center). | D．The Golden Kinnaree Buffet Restaurant. |
| A．To inform. | B．To advertise. | C．To contrast. | D．To explain. |
【推荐3】A trip to the capital wouldn’t be complete without seeing the following attractions in London.
The London Eye (Tickets from £ 24.50)
Explore London from above on the London Eye. Your ticket includes a 30-minute flight with breathtaking views over London as well as an amazing 4D experience. Book ahead to save money and skip most of the queues with a fast-track entry ticket.
Tower of London (Tickets from £ 25)
Hear the many stories of the Tower of London on a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour. See the famous Crown Jewels, the White Tower and find out what it was like to be a prisoner in the Tower of London.
Kidzania London (Tickets from £ 18.50)
Test out a range of professions and activities including journalism, animal care, cabin crew and tour guiding at KidZania London. Work to earn KidZos and save them for next time or spend them in the Airport Shop. Great for kids to learn and have fun.
The Royal Observatory Greenwich (Tickets from £ 16)
Visit the home of time and explore outer space at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. See and stand astride the Prime Meridian line(子午线), the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time. Learn about the history of longitude(经线), touch a piece of rock from outer space, and enjoy amazing views over London.
Coronavirus information: London is currently subject to a four-week national lockdown from 5 November, which means attractions are temporarily closed. You can still book tickets in advance ready for when they reopen with social distancing and other safety measures in place. Cycle or walk to these attractions where possible.
1. Which trip can you experience London in the high air?| A．The London Eye. | B．Tower of London. |
| C．Kidzania London. | D．The Royal Observatory Greenwich. |
| A．Booking ahead The London Eye is a waste of time to enter. |
| B．A prisoner once died in Tower of London. |
| C．There are many jobs in Kidzania London. |
| D．The Royal Observatory Greenwich offers chances to experience an alien rock. |
| A．You can visit London at any time. | B．Keeping a safety distance is a must. |
| C．Driving is not allowed here. | D．Avoid booking tickets in advance. |
