The Wildernessby McKay Coppins (Little Brown, non-fiction, on sale now) The explosive story of the Republican Party’s painstaking efforts to find its way back to unity and national dominance. After the 2012 election, the GOP(大佬党) was in the wilderness. McKay Coppins has had unique access to Republican presidential candidates, power brokers, lawmakers, and Tea Party leaders.
Blood, Salt, Water by Denise Mina (Little Brown, fiction, on sale now) In the latest Alex Morrow story, a wealthy businesswoman disappears from her Glasgow home without a trace. Salt water lifts blood. Only salt water. Loch Lomond is a mile deep but the woman’s body surfaced anyway. “Set in Glasgow, still midnight falls within this umbrella of Tartan Noir with the flawed detective hero, Alex Morrow.”
Time and Time Again by Ben Elton (Thomas Dunne, fiction, on sale Jan. 29) In this time-traveling adventure which begins in 1914, ex-soldier Hugh Stanton goes attempts to prevent World War I. “A fun, smart, adventurous book, a work of science-fiction as big on ideas as action,” says The Sydney Morning Herald.
A Gift From Bob by James Bowen (Thomas Dunne, non-fiction, on sale now) London street musician James Bowen tells the story of how his cat Bob helped him overcome bad childhood memories of Christmas. Bowen and the real Bob are acting in the 2016 film version of Bowen’s best seller A Street Cat Named Bob, which stars Joanne Froggatt of Downton Abbey fame.
Beatrice and Benedick by Marina Fiorato (St. Martin’s Press, fiction, on sale now) A fresh take on the lovers from Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing imagines Beatrice and Benedick’s back story. “Full of passion, myth, and wit…a delight,” says Booklist.
1. Which of the books is not available for the time being?
| A．The Wilderness | B．Blood, Salt, Water |
| C．Time and Time Again | D．A Gift From Bob |
| A．Denise Mina | B．Ben Elton |
| C．Marina Fiorato | D．James Bowen |
| A．McKay Coppins used to be a political figure |
| B．Alex Morrow also appeared in other detective stories |
| C．Bowen and the real Bob are the most popular characters |
| D．Marina Fiorato interprets Shakespeare’s comedy differently |
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【推荐1】A report by the US’ Open Syllabus Project found that the most read books among US college students in the past year were books like The Republic by ancient Greek philosopher Plato and The Clash of Civilizations by US political scientist Samuel Huntington. And according to reports by Chinese college libraries, the most popular books among Chinese students are novels like Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Chinese author Jin Yong.
This is considered by many to be one of the reasons why Chinese students are sometimes not as good at critical thinking or observing global perspectives (视野) as US students—they read too many bestseller novels.
“By reading texts in history/social studies, science,and other subjects, students build a foundation of knowledge in these fields that will also give them the background to be better readers in all areas,” Robert Pondiscio,vice president of the Core Knowledge Foundation in the US told The Washington Post.
According to China Youth.Daily, there are usually five stages when it comes to reading, with popular novels at the bottom. More advanced readers normally go on to read classic fictional literature, history and philosophy, or books with critical ideas.
We spend hours, days or even weeks on a book, so it’s only natural that we want to learn something useful in return for our efforts. Many see reading as an investment (投资) in themselves. But this practical view of literature and the thought that history and philosophy books are superior to novels are not agreed by everyone. After all, what they offer are two different kinds of satisfaction. While the former provides knowledge, the latter brings emotional experiences. “Fiction and poetry are medicines,” UK writer Jeanette Winterson once wrote. “What they heal is the rupture (裂痕) reality makes on the imagination.”
1. What are the most popular books among Chinese students?| A．Philosophy books. | B．Bestseller novels. |
| C．History books. | D．Books with critical ideas. |
| A．Careful observation. | B．Vast stores of knowledge. |
| C．Practical use of knowledge. | D．Critical thinking. |
| A．People read books to learn something useful. |
| B．Imagination is not so important as knowledge. |
| C．History and philosophy books are superior to novels. |
| D．Novels can bring necessary emotional experiences. |
【推荐2】I grew up with easy access to books,and I’ve always felt that I benefited from it,even if it was as simple as always having something to do.For that reason,I make sure that the children who are a part of my life also have books,often giving them as gifts.
This desire to surround kids with books isn't just in my head.A recent study has demonstrated that children who grow up with home libraries perform better later in life when it comes to literacy(读写能力），applying math skills to everyday life and learning how to use digital technology.Reading is a gift that keeps on giving,apparently.
The study collected data from 160,000 adults from across 31 countries who participated in the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies(PIAAC).The PIAAC measures adults'skills in three categories:literacy,numeracy(计算能力）and digital literacy.
Participants in the PIAAC were asked to estimate how many books were in their households by the time they were 16 years old.The average number in the study was 115 books,but the actual numbers would vary from country to country.Turkish participants averaged 27,while those in Norway had 212 and kids in the UK had 143.The study found that the more books that were present in the home,the better the adults scored in the PIAAC evaluations.
Homes needed to have roughly 80 books to have any impact on the teens,raising PIAAC scores to the average level.Literacy scores in particular improved when more books were available,though they became steady at around 350 books.Numeracy skills improved in similar ways to literacy.Solving problems with digital technologies also saw improvement,but the score gains weren't as steep as they were for literacy or numeracy.
Access to books also helped to bridge education differences.Those who grew up without many books in the home and received university degrees performed roughly the same as those who had access to large home libraries and only completed nine years of school.
1. What is the author's attitude towards children reading books?| A．Unconcerned. | B．Doubtful. | C．Cautious. | D．Approving. |
| A．the only way to raise PIAAC scores is to read books |
| B．the purpose of the PIAAC is to measure one's reading,math and technology skills |
| C．participants from the UK performed best in the PIAAC |
| D．the more kinds of books one reads at home,the higher score one will get in the PIAAC |
| A．Access to books can help one receive a university degree. |
| B．Bookish adolescence can make up for a shorter education. |
| C．Those who grew up without many books wouldn't receive a university degree. |
| D．People with a basic education performed better than those with a higher level of education. |
| A．Reading Lots of Books as a Kid Helps Later in Life |
| B．Reading Books Helps Improve One's Intelligence |
| C．Reading-The Best Way to Improve One's Social Skills |
| D．Why Reading Makes One a Better Person |
【推荐3】One of the negative effects from the all-pervasive social media is that it has almost killed the reading habit. To change this situation, a group of IT professionals and engineers have come together to start the 'Let's Read India' movement in Maharashtra by taking their library to the people's doorstep.
Prafulla Wankhede, one of the founders of the campaign, says it's getting an overwhelming response. "Our primary objective is to bring this WhatsApp and social media generation back to books and make them better educated and more civilized citizens," he said.
Wankhede said their library van went to remote places lacking major facilities. "We want to reach out to every person who wants to read a book. We have three mobile libraries now. People can borrow books for a week for free with only one condition: the borrower should submit a 300 -word review about the book to be able to take a second book," he said. "Our objective is to ensure people read."
"Those who want to get books can connect through our social media website and app. This will enable them to know the locations of the mobile library that has GPS attached. Besides, there is a QR code for each book. The mobile library makes the weekly visit to the identified locations," Wankhede said.
Initially, “Let's Read India” Foundation had planned to start the initiative in Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh, the plan was shelved because of the pandemic situation. "We are now focusing on Maharashtra," said Wankhede. "Once we grow in Maharashtra, we'll then shift our focus to the rest of the country." The foundation also plans to start a YouTube channel where well-known authors' speeches, interviews and reviews will be played.
"We not only offer books, we also suggest what should be read. Many people are really confused about their reading choices. If they are able to read the kind of books they want, it will help them in their academic and professional life," said Wankhede.
1. What is the purpose of the campaign?| A．To build mobile libraries. | B．To advocate online reading. |
| C．To promote reading habits. | D．To fight against social media. |
| A．conventional | B．comfortable | C．impractical | D．convenient |
| A．To shift the focus. | B．To deliver speeches. |
| C．To better serve readers. | D．To ensure people read. |
【推荐1】Four Films to Watch in 2022
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One)
One of the most innovative of all superhero films, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse pioneered its own pop-art visual style. And it introduced the film world to the concept of different Spider-Men in alternate (交错的) universes —a concept that has since been borrowed by Marvel’s live-action Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Released internationally on 7 October
The Batman
The leading actor, Robert Pattinson channels his inner bat in this latest reboot. Matt Reeves, who co-wrote and directs, told Empire he sees his version of the crime-fighter as a recluse (隐士) inspired by Kurt Cobain. But seemingly there will be some humor amid the darkness and violence.
Released internationally on 4 March
Turning Red
Turning Red is a Pixar cartoon about the pains of growing up as a girl, but it is unique in lots of ways: this is Pixar’s first film to be directed solely by a woman, the first to be set in Canada. The main character is Meilin, a hard-working student who transforms into a huge red panda whenever she is stressed. Turning Red is based on the experiences of its director, Domee Shi.
Released internationally on 11 March
Killers of the Flower Moon
Once again, Martin Scorsese has told a true story of greed and ambition. It reveals brutal crime and criticizes abuse of power. Adapted by Eric Roth from the non-fiction book by David Grann, Killers of the Flower Moon examines the murders of several members of the Osage tribe in the 1920s.
Released internationally on 6 December
1. Which film is a good choice if you are interested in alternate universes?| A．The batman |
| B．Turning Red |
| C．Killer of the Flower Moon |
| D．Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (part one) |
| A．It is set in America. |
| B．It is directed by a man. |
| C．It reflects the director's real life. |
| D．The main character is a little panda. |
| A．They are both against crime. |
| B．They are based on true stories. |
| C．They are both directed by women. |
| D．They are released in the same month. |
【推荐2】There is a curious love triangle that sits at the center of the new documentary Fire of Love. It’s between a man, a woman and a volcano. Well, all of them are volcanoes.
Their names might not be especially well-known today, but in the 1970s and ‘80s, French scientists Katia Krafft and Maurice Krafft were very famous for their photographs and writings about the volcanoes. When they died in 1991 on Mount Unzen in Japan, their deaths were covered globally. But their story has somewhat faded in the public memory in the past three decades? though Werner Herzog did spotlight them in his 2016 documentary Into the Inferno.
The Kraffts? who first bonded over Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli and were married in 1970, witnessed about 140 eruptions on every continent except Antarctica and won an Emmy for their National Geographic documentary Mountains of Fire. They would famously drop everything to get to an active volcano, and were often the first on site. They were also known for their willingness to get dangerously close.
Filmmaker Sara Dosa once met the Kraffts while making an earlier film about Iceland many years ago. In 2020, with the help of Image’ Est, a French museum, and Maurice Krafft’s brother, Bertrand Krafft, Dosa and her team were able to get access to over 180 hours of footage shot by the Kraffts. So Dosa decided to make something about the Kraffts in the true spirit of the Kraffts.
“We wanted to let them play themselves. We see them as the authors of their own story,“ Dosa said. ”This is a co-creation, shot by them and starring them. We’re just stringing together the pieces of their life for the audience to connect with.”
However, Fire of Love is anything but a filmed Wikipedia(维基百科)page. Dosa and her team have drawn on the techniques of French New Wave films to help shape the style of their film, including playful multiple screens.
1. Where did Katia Krafft and Maurice Krafft pass away?| A．On Mount Etna. | B．On Mount Stromboli. |
| C．On Mount Unzen. | D．On Mount Krakatoa. |
| A．They were enthusiastic about studying volcanoes. |
| B．They were well-known for their short-lived marriage. |
| C．Their deaths were related to the biggest volcano. |
| D．Their love story appeared in many volcano books. |
| A．Bertrand Krafft. | B．Sara Dosa. | C．Werner Herzog. | D．Katia Krafft. |
| A．A love story. | B．A biography. | C．A documentary. | D．A film review. |
【推荐3】Aquaman is an American superhero movie based on the Aquaman line of comic book titles published by DC Comics. Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis,goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land. And the main power from the Trident(三叉戟) makes him the true protector of the deep in the end.
The movie opens with how Arthur's mother, Queen Atlanna of Atlantis, and his father, lighthouse keeper Tom Curry, met, fell in love, and had a son named Arthur. When the Atlantians come calling,wanting their queen to return and fulfill her part of an arranged marriage, she goes back to Atlantis in order to protect her husband and young son. That boy grows up to be a man with special strength, speed and power. Arthur Curry, half human and half from Atlantis, then goes on a trip of a lifetime. Not only does this adventure make him come to terms with his real identity, but it also forces him to discover whether he is entirely worthy of meeting his own destiny: becoming a king.
This is a big movie, in every sense-big action, big sets and big drama. The special effects are extraordinary, given that much of the action takes place underwater or, at least, has to look like it does. The downside is that the movie starts to feel a bit boring by the second hour. Yes, the movie has elements of other successful fantasy dramas, like the Star Trek movies, Jurassic Park and Romancing Stone, but movies of this nature are somewhat similar these days. In the Marvel or DC universes,with so many heroes and villains(反派角色), it's hard to be entirely fresh but Aquaman has done a pretty good job.
1. All of the following are covered in the passage EXCEPT______.| A．the plot | B．the star | C．the author's attitude | D．its special effects |
| A．different from other successful fantasy movies |
| B．a superhero movie adapted from comic books |
| C．the story of how Queen Atlanna and Tom Curry fell in love with each other |
| D．boring from beginning to end |
| A．Critical. | B．Negative. | C．Indifferent. | D．Neutral. |
【推荐1】Are you searching for the latest device (装置) as a gift? Here, we offer a guide that will help you take a closer look at four of tech’s hottest categories (种类).
Virtual reality
Virtual reality (VR), the most exciting tech development of recent times, has arrived. The Sony VR doesn’t require expensive phone and there are some devices you can buy to enhance the experience. But if you’ve already got a PS4, you can enter the world of VR for just $400 (2780 yuan).
Wireless headphones
Combining ease of use with the ability to move around without limit, wireless headphones just make sense. The Bose Quiet Comfort 35 wireless headphones are worth a test drive. The headphones feature active noise cancellation. They can be easily purchased for less than $400 online.
Digital cameras
While your phone has more functions, there’s no substitute for a real camera. As small as your smart phone, the smooth design of the Fujifilm X70, $699 (4850 yuan), makes it the perfect companion. In China, Xiaomi’s mirrorless Yi Mi offers a more affordable option, available for $317 (2199 yuan).
Smart watches
Watches, thanks to the mobile phone, were becoming unnecessary. Now the pursuit for fitness has helped the watch industry push forward. FitBit has been a leader in the sporty wearable field, and its new swim-proof Fitbit Flex 2 ($130) represents the best in the way of today’s fitness bands.
1. With a budget of $300, which of the following can you buy?| A．Fitbit Flex 2. | B．Fujifilm X70. |
| C．Xiaomi Yi M1. | D．A Sony VR without a PS4. |
| A．Its design. | B．Its function. | C．Its price. | D．Its quality. |
| A．In a book review. | B．In a newspaper. |
| C．In a research paper. | D．In a sports magazine. |
【推荐2】Best Gifts to Children This Season
Marble (弹珠游戏) Circuit
With brightly colored pieces and a seemingly simple layout, Marble Circuit doesn’t present as a tough logic game—but don’t underestimate (低估) its difficulty. After drawing a challenge card, players must arrange pieces and fill in holes on the game board to allow the right number of marbles to run through the channels and into each box at the bottom of the board. Because it requires more patience and abstract, special thinking skills than some other kinds of logic puzzles, Marble Circuit is recommended for the over-8 crowd. (Mind Ware, $ 24. 95)
Botzees
Kids can follow directions or use their imaginations to build a robot out of the 130 blocks, and then command it to dance, sing, drum and light up with the companion app on a smart device (设备) or tablet. Though the robot-building appealed to younger testers, kids aged 5 and up enjoyed the toy’s advanced features (特色). (Pai Technology, $ 99. 99)
How to Code a Rollercoaster
Just as coding can be used to tell stories, this is a story about coding. This picture book does a good job of introducing and explaining what code is, how computers understand it, and introducing common coding terms—variables, loops, if/then. The volume is part of the popular “Girls Who Code” series, but intended for the younger reader. (Penguin Random House, $ 17. 99)
Code Like a Girl
Miriam Peskowitz features women in the computer science field in this how-to book. It shows how people are working to make tech a more inclusive place to code. Written with a cookbook-like feel, the book provides encouraging, step-by-step tips and tricks for learning the Python computer language, and more. (Penguin Random House, $ 21. 99)
1. What can we know about the gifts?| A．Botzees enables its players to build a robot as they want. |
| B．Marble Circuit is an easy logic game for those 7-year-olds. |
| C．How to Code a Rollercoaster is written by a famous writer. |
| D．Code Like a Girl is about female scientists’ achievements. |
| A．Botzees. | B．How to Code a Rollercoaster. |
| C．Code Like a Girl. | D．Marble Circuit. |
| A．They are for teenagers. |
| B．They are related to technology. |
| C．They have the picture introductions. |
| D．They can be bought on Penguin Random House. |
【推荐3】The Best Children's Books
From mysteries to classics, these books can make a kid smile- and teach them a life lesson or two. Read on for People editors' picks.
She’ S Got This by Laurie Hemandez
The American gymnast's picture book takes pages out of her own life: She's Got This follows Zoe, a young girl, as she discovers her love for gymnastics. It's a colorful reminder that you must fall to fly — the perfect message for any little one- Morgan Smith, Editorial Assistant.
What Do You Say, Dear? by Sesyle Joslin
This book is a throwback, but it still feels fresh today! It's a guide to manners that makes even adults laugh—invaluable when it comes to books for young readers, which you tend to read again and again.— Alex Apatoff, Lifestyle Director
City Spies by James Ponti
In his Dead City and Framed! trilogies (三部曲)，James Ponti created amazingly entertaining escapades (恶作剧) through which his tween characters marched with mischievous (淘气的) attitude and clever smarts. He is at it again with his newest, which finds Sara Maria Martinez, a 12-year-old Brooklyn kid and computer hacker, secretly recruited by a man known as Mother into a British network of spies.— Jeff Truesdell, Writer
A World of Opposites by Gray Malin
The photographer repurposes some of his most excellent shots into a kids "book. Using photos from all over the globe and including some of kids' favorite animals, he illustrates the concept of “opposites”.— Alex Apatoff , Lifestyle Director
1. Whose book inspires readers to never give up?| A．Gray Malin’s. | B．James Pohti’s. | C．Laurie Hernandez’s. | D．Sesyle Joslin’s. |
| A．Opposite things. | B．How kids should behave. |
| C．Teen spies' stories. | D．How a gymnast realizes her dream. |
| A．It has a follow-up. | B．It is for detective fans. |
| C．It features wonderful photos. | D．It is picked by Jeff Truesdell. |
