How are you and your family going to celebrate Earth Day? It’s a great day to get outside and ride a bike, but there are other ways you could spend the day. Here are four books. You can learn more about the earth and the animals that make the world a special place to live in.
The Busy Beaver, by Nicholas Oldland
Beaver is very, very busy, and he doesn’t always think carefully. As a result, he makes a mess of the forest and ends up in hospital. Finally, he realizes how careless he’s been and decides to make things right when he returns to the forest.
Lessons from Mother Earth, by Elaine Mcleod
Five-year-old Tess is visiting her grandmother and, for the first time, she visits the garden. Along the way, Tess’s grandmother tells her the rules of the garden, “You must always take good care of our garden. Never throw rubbish around. There is plenty for everyone to share if we don’t destroy the soil.” The story is beautifully told as a caring conversation between a child and her grandmother.
Luz Sees the Light, by Claudia Davila
When Luz’s community (社区) experiences a series of black-outs (停电), she quickly comes to understand the need to save energy and find other ways of doing things. With the help of her friends and neighbors, she creates a community garden and park that everyone can use. The book attracts many young readers.
The Lorax, by Dr Seuss
A young boy learns of the role of the Lorax as protector (保护者) of the trees, and how his home became polluted. The book contains memorable forestry conservation (森林保护).
1. We can learn from the passage that Beaver .| A．always plans things carefully |
| B．never takes care of the forest |
| C．decides to leave the forest forever |
| D．gets hurt because of his carelessness |
| A．The Busy Beaver and The Lorax. |
| B．Luz Sees the Light and The Lorax. |
| C．The Busy Beaver and Lessons from Mother Earth. |
| D．Lessons from Mother Earth and Luz Sees the Light. |
| A．To provide some activities to Earth Day. |
| B．To offer some books to young children. |
| C．To tell readers how to write children’s books. |
| D．To teach readers how to protect our environment. |
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【推荐1】After months of deliberation, we can finally reveal the shortlist for our beloved 100-word-story competition. Now it’s up to you to vote for your winners in the under-12 category.
“The Shelf” by Li v Packer, 11, London
I have sat on this dusty shelf for decades—33 years to be exact. Everyday, people enter the library, hoping to find a book to occupy themselves with. No one seems to want me though. Young children walk across the aisles ignoring me and running to their favorites. Considering I haven’t been touched for at least 20 years, I’m shocked that I haven’t been moved to the back yet. That’s where the forgotten books go. Oh! I spoke too soon!
“Moon Land” by Amelia Jacobs-Moronta, 6, Kent
I wanted to get to the moon so I decided to jump, but that didn’t work so I used the tallest ladder but it reached even higher so I slid down the ladder and jumped onto the moon. The moon was bumpy and hard. I did space cartwheels and jumped around. The moon was made of every single food you can imagine so I ate a bit but I can’t eat too much because if I eat too much the moon will disappear.
“The Mysterious Duck with A Moustache” by Jana Ramsey, 9, Angus
There once was a duck who had a moustache. He had a secret that he was lonely. Days went by, the duck decided to explore. He went from California to Egypt to Columbia and Scotland. The duck made many friends. He was happy and that’s all that matters.
Voting will close on April 29 and the winning entries will be published in our May 2024 print issue. Good luck to all of our shortlisters, and thank you for your entries and votes!
1. Who writes a story related to a lunar exploration?| A．Liv Packer. | B．Amelia Jacobs-Moronta. |
| C．Jana Ramsey. | D．Mysterious Duck. |
| A．Ridiculous. | B．Humorous. | C．Childish. | D．Instructive. |
| A．Share three stories with readers. | B．Ask readers to submit their stories. |
| C．Inform readers of the best shortlisters. | D．Appeal to readers to vote. |
【推荐2】Five Stories of Crazy Adventures
Go on a wild ride with the heroes of these escapade-packed books.
Like a Charm by Elle McNicoll
A mysterious book left to her by her grandfather leads Ramya to make an astonishing discovery. Edinburgh is full of magical creatures—and she's the only one who can see them. As Ramya tries to come to terms with her strange powers, she finds herself entangled in an extremely dangerous new world.
Escape Room by Christopher Edge
When Ami arrives at The Escape, she thinks it's just a game — the ultimate escape room with puzzles and challenges to solve before the time runs out. That changes when she and her new teammates, Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar and Min, are locked inside the first room and they realize this is no ordinary game. Instead, the fate of the world is at stake.
The Secret of Haven Point by Lisette Auton
The lighthouse at Haven Point offers a home to any person with a disability who needs a place to belong. Alpha and the other Haven Point children spend their days, adventuring on the wild shore — but when they spot a strange light on the headland, they realize their home is in danger.
The Mapmakers by Tamzin Merchant
Ever since Cordelia discovered a hidden map in her father's precious telescope, she's been searching the streets by starlight. She never expected to discover a secret society of Mapmakers — but might they be able to help her find her missing father?
Carnival of the Lost by KieranLarwood
In this fantasy adventure, Sheba, the wolf girl joins a troupe of performers that also includes a witch’s imp (小鬼) called Pyewacket, Gigantus the giant, and Sister Moon, a knife-thrower. When children start to disappear and a strange mechanical monster is sighted, the friends have a serious mystery to solve.
1. Which of the following is set in Edinburgh?| A．Like a Charm. | B．Escape Room. |
| C．The Mapmakers. | D．Carnival of the Lost. |
| A．Like a Charm. | B．Escape Room. |
| C．The Secret of Haven Point. | D．The Mapmakers. |
| A．On Screen. | B．Book Club. |
| C．Around the World. | D．The Big Debate. |
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1. What is the purpose of Reading Eggs?| A．To improve the reading ability of adults. |
| B．To give kids access to all award-winning programs. |
| C．To make children follow structured, one‑on‑one lessons. |
| D．To make kids and teenagers interested in learning to read. |
| A．Detailed assessment reports can guarantee progress. |
| B．12,000 schools in the country have used the program. |
| C．Most parents saw a rise in their child’s reading ability. |
| D．The program costs too much but it is worth every penny. |
| A．Proven Reading. | B．Mathseeds. | C．Reading Eggspress. | D．Reading Eggs. |
【推荐1】Coral reefs (珊瑚礁)are in great danger ,due to warming oceans. Conservationists are worried about how to save them, but a new study might come as music to their ears.
A team of scientists came up with an unusual idea to play underwater sounds along degraded(退化) coral reefs of Australia's Great Barrier Reef that would copy the usual noises heard on a healthy and active reef. When they did so, they found that fish were attracted to the music and more willing to hang around.
Dr. Stephen Simpson, a researcher at the University of Exeter, UK, said that coral reefs are remarkably noisy places full of various sounds. Young fish will be attracted to these sounds after they spent their early stage in the open ocean. However, once a reef becomes degraded, it smells and sounds less attractive to the young fish, who choose to settle elsewhere, thus speeding up further degradation of the reef.
In the experiment, reefs were given one of three experimental treatments. They either had no loudspeaker, a fake loudspeaker, or a real loudspeaker that played reef sounds. Playback occurred for 40 days, always at nighttime, which is when fish settlement typically occurs.
After 40 days, there were twice as many young fish on reefs with real loudspeakers than the other two kinds of reefs, with no significant differences between the two control treatments. And biodiversity also increased by 50 %, with more species attracted to the sound.
While the presence of fish alone cannot restore a coral reef to good health, study author Dr. Mark Meekan explained that “recovery is encouraged by fish that clean the reefs and create space for corals to regrow”. This could promote a “snowball effect”, with other fish responding positively to communities founded earlier, causing further increases in settlement.
The researchers hope that this discovery can add to reef restoration efforts because, at this point ,the reefs need all the help they can get.
1. How will conservationists feel about the new study?| A．Hopeful. | B．Amused. | C．Worried. | D．Uncertain. |
| A．To explain the importance of sounds to corals. |
| B．To figure out the effect of some sounds on fish. |
| C．To prove the relationship between fish and corals. |
| D．To show fish prefer to gather around loudspeakers. |
| A．They can provide food for corals. |
| B．They can make beautiful music for corals. |
| C．They can cure unhealthy corals of diseases. |
| D．They can create room for the growth of corals. |
| A．Fish Can Help Degraded Corals Produce Music |
| B．Reef Music Attracts Young Fish to Degraded Corals |
| C．Pleasant Music Can Help Coral Reefs Grow Healthily |
| D．Degraded Coral Reefs Can Create Music to Attract Fish |
【推荐2】Make Albertsville Shine
After a long and snowy winter, spring has finally come to Albertsville. The leaves are out on the trees, and the grass is green again. All around town, people are cleaning up their homes. They are pulling weeds and planting flowers. They are sweeping yards and washing windows. Before long, Albertsville will look as fresh and shiny as a new coin, right?
Definitely not. Just take a look at the streets and sidewalks around town. There is litter( 垃圾 ) everywhere: fast food wrappers, soft drink cans, plastic bags, and more. This litter is dirty and ugly. It takes the shine off our lovely town.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. In many neighboring towns, volunteer groups “adopt(认领 )” a mile of a street or road to keep clean. The groups include schools and clubs. Volunteers pick up litter, cut bushes, wash sidewalks, and even plant flowers!
Sure, the volunteers work hard, but they also get to enjoy the beauty of their town. Better yet, they feel proud of themselves for making their town a better place to live.
So what are the people of Albertsville waiting for? Talk to people in your school or club about adopting part of a street or road. Then get to work! If enough volunteer groups get busy, Albertsville really will shine this spring.
1. Albertsville doesn’t look fresh and shiny because of _____.
| A．the lack of trees | B．the litter on the roads |
| C．the dirty and ugly houses | D．the bad weather in spring |
| A．picking up wastes | B．looking after plants |
| C．raising money | D．cleaning sidewalks |
| A．persuade(说服) people to stop littering |
| B．describe(描述) the beauty of Albertsville |
| C．call on(号召) people to help clean up Albertsville |
| D．compare(比较) Albertsville with neighboring towns |
【推荐3】World Ocean Day 2023
Our ocean covers 70% of the planet and supports life but is being threatened. So we celebrate World Ocean Day to take action. People need to know the importance of it. This year, World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June. And everyone is welcome to join us, the Marine Stewardship Council(MSC), an international non-profit organization on a task to end overfishing.
●World Ocean Day activities:
Learn about the ocean
In Australia, our Saltwater School’s education program features ocean-themed education resources relevant to the Australian curriculum (课程) suitable for Stages 3～5. And in New Zealand, our Te Kawa O Tangaroa ocean-centered learning program focuses on solutions to overfishing and how we can ensure oceans are filled with life.
Explore sustainable (可持续的) fisheries
Experience our sustainable fishery stories about real-life people whose livelihoods depend on fishing and hear from warm-hearted people taking care of our ocean.
Stay informed and inspired
Follow the MSC on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, and we’ll keep you up to date on the latest ocean news, stories, reports and more. And you can also sign up for one of our regular newsletters. Depending on your interests, there’s a lot to choose from.
●Our Contact Information:
If you’d like to know more information, please send your email to kate.jones@msc.org or call 61-2-9527-6883 between the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon～Fri.
1. Why is the World Ocean Day celebrated?| A．To give support to the life of the fishermen. |
| B．To tell the task of an international organization. |
| C．To raise people’s awareness of protecting the sea. |
| D．To take action to call for an end to fishing. |
| A．Learn more about sustainable fisheries. | B．Become an important member of MSC. |
| C．Develop your interest in writing stories. | D．Teach students about the learning program. |
| A．At 8:30 am, Monday. | B．At 10:00 am, Friday. |
| C．At 3:30 pm, Sunday. | D．At 9:00 am, Saturday. |
【推荐1】Job for You!
Family Alliance Meal Delivery
Family Alliance is looking for people who can deliver hot Chinese meals one to two times a week for people with disabilities in north suburban Fairfield County.
All applicants must have a driver’s license and access to a car. Gas will be covered for each delivery.
Working hours:10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays
For more information, contact Charles Chen at cchen@ famd. com or call 740-6668988.
Lancaster Design
We provide full furnishings, like donated kitchen equipment and furniture items, for the new homes of people who were once homeless.
We need people who can work at our warehouse sorting and packing items to be delivered to families, repair donated furniture and more.
Candidates will be matched with a task based on skill set.
Interested? Submit your application to www. lancasterdesign. org or call 740-6119735.
Lancaster Weekly
Would you like the opportunity to earn extra cash close to home? If so we have a vacancy in our team which would suit you.
Both adults and youngsters aged 13+ are required to deliver our newspaper. You may have to cover some distance. Bicycles are available if needed.
Working hours: 8 a. m. to 10 a. m., Saturdays
For more information, call 740-6538360.
Parkview Nursing Home
Caregivers are wanted. We seek people who are patient and caring, and who have experience and interest in working with older adults.
As part of the package, initial and follow-up training sessions are provided and accommodation is available if required.
For more details, visit us at Unit 3 Park View Lane or contact Ellen White at 740-6968399.
1. Which job requires a driver’s license?| A．Delivering meals. | B．Delivering newspapers. |
| C．Working at the warehouse. | D．Working at the nursing home. |
| A．Family Alliance Meal Delivery | B．Lancaster Weekly |
| C．Lancaster Design | D．Parkview Nursing Home |
| A．740-6668988. | B．740-6119735. | C．740-6538360. | D．740-6968399. |
【推荐2】Returns & Refund Guarantee （保证；保证书）
The “Returns & Refund Guarantee” is a promise provided by sellers for every item they sell on DHgate. com. When you receive an item that was bought and paid for on our site, and you find it is not as described or is of low quality, you can contact the seller to resolve these problems. DHgate will offer additional assistance if the seller is not cooperative.
Scope（范围）
The following points should not be included in the “Returns & Refund Guarantee”：
▲The seller didn't make any promise.
▲The seller can provide evidence to prove the items are as described.
▲You didn't contact the seller within the promised time.
▲You have released the payment to the seller before asking DHgate for help.
Sellers are able to set up the following promises：
Returning items for any reason
Buyers can return items for a refund within a specific date which has been set up by sellers, such as 3 days, and 7 days from the day when the items are received. The items' receiving date is the date that is indicated on the shipping carrier's official website. Buyers should prepay any return shipping cost, which will be given back to the buyers after the seller receives the items as long as the items are returned in the same exact condition as when they were delivered.
Returns or Refunds accepted if the product has quality issues
Buyers can return the items for a refund when they are not as described or possess quality issues by communicating directly with the seller. The seller is responsible for the return shipping cost.
Buyers can get a refund and keep the items when the items are not as described or possess quality issues by negotiating directly with sellers.
1. Who can get additional assistance from DHgate in the guarantee?| A．The buyers in physical stores. | B．The buyers on DHgate. com. |
| C．The sellers on DHgate. com. | D．Both the buyers and the sellers. |
| A．The seller didn't make any promise. |
| B．The buyer has paid the seller in advance. |
| C．The buyer asked for help within the promised time. |
| D．The seller proves that there is nothing wrong with the item. |
| A．Not all the sellers make promises. |
| B．DHgate sometimes will pay the buyers. |
| C．Sellers should prepay return shipping cost. |
| D．The buyer can't keep the items after getting a refund. |
【推荐3】Wanted, Someone for a Kiss
We’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programs. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.
Father Christmas
We’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.
Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10:30-16:00.
Excellent pay.
Please contact (联系) the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.
Accountants Assistant
When you join in them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.
Walden District Council
Software Trainer
If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs. R. Ogilvie, Palmlace Limited.
1. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _____.| A．is aged between 24 and 40 | B．may do some voluntary work |
| C．acts as a Santa | D．can work on Sundays |
| A．Producer, London Kiss. | B．Father Christmas. |
| C．Accountants Assistant. | D．Software Trainer. |
| A．One with GCSE grade C level. |
| B．One having good computer knowledge. |
| C．One with some office experience. |
| D．One trained in producing music programs. |
