【推荐1】·Tuesday’s Story

A Book of Rhyme for Children and Pet Lovers

Becky Hohnstein

www.xlibris.com

Hardback| Paperback| E-book

$22.99 |$14.99 | $3.99

This children’s and pet lovers’ book uses photographs to tell the story of a remarkable, well loved bichon dog, through babyhood, then as a fun energetic dog and then an aging dog. Rhyme makes the story fun to be read and read to.

·Emma Embury: Poet of the Heart

Charles Russel

www.xlibris.com

Hardback| Paperback| E-book

$31.99 |$17.99 | $3.99

Emma Embury was a brilliant early 19th Century American poet, novelist, and essayist. Her life story, along with her poems, and selections from her essays and novels, makes delightful reading.

·Family Guide to Celebration of the Jewish Holidays

Leonard Chesler

www.juniverse.com

Paperback| E-book

$14.95| $3.99

Written as a family guide, emphasis is placed on purpose, meaning, value, joy, and inspiration for each holiday and our daily lives.

·Just Arrived- A Different World

Bona Udeze

www.iuniverse.com

Paperback| E-book

$20.99| $3.99

Emeka has just arrived in America and must now face culture shock while many other Africans tolerate the same fate, fighting for survival in a strange new world.

·Trials of a Dead Lawyer’s wife

Maggie Redmon

www.xlibris.com

Hardback| Paperback| E-book

$31.99| $17.99| $3.99

It is based on a true story. After her husband Scott changed his will just hours before he died and half a million dollars would be given away to his girlfriend, Maggie started to search for truth and justice.

1. Which author’s book would you choose for a person adopting a dog?

A．Charles Russell.	B．Becky Hohnstein,
C．Maggie Redmon.	D．Leonard Chesler.

2. Which of the paperbacks is the cheapest?

A．Tuesday’s Story.

B．Emma Embury: Poet of the Heart.

C．Family Guide to Celebration of the Jewish Holidays.

D．Just Arrived-A Different World.

3. What do we know from the passage?

A．Tuesday’s Story is about the story of a dog owner.

B．Emma Embury’s works include different types.

C．Leonard Chesler’s book emphasizes some scenic spots.

D．Scott changed his will to punish Maggie’s dishonesty.

【推荐2】8 SUNDAY 1 P.M. Molly Sinclair McCartney, a former Washington Post reporter, will discuss “America's War Machine: Vested Interests, Endless Conflicts” at Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

7 P.M. Richard Russo, a Pultizer Prize-winning novelist, will read from his book “Everybody's Fool,” about friends in New York, at Politics and Prose. $36-$50.

10 TUESDAY 7 P.M. Angela Duckworth, a University of Pennsylvania professor, will discuss her book “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 202-408-3100. $16-$40.

11 WEDNESDAY 6:30 P.M. Ben Lindbergh, a writer for FiveThirtyEight.com, will discuss his book “The Only Rule Is It Has to Work: Our Wild Experiment Building a New Kind of Baseball Team” at Busboys and Poets — 5th and K, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-364-1919.

6:30 P.M. Patricia Engel, whose novel “Vida” was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award, will read from her novel “The Veins of the Ocean,” about a woman feeling guilty about her brother's criminal act, at Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400.

7 P.M. Nathaniel Philbrick, a winner of the National Book Award, will discuss his book “Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution” at Politics and Prose. $5-$10.

12 THURSDAY 7 P.M. Irene Pollin, a doctor, will discuss her book “Irene and Abe: An Unexpected Life,” about her marriage to former Capitals and Wizards owner Abe Pollin, with George Solomon, a former sports editor at The Post, at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue. $12-$20.

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1. Where should you go if you want to talk about Ben Lindbergh's book?

A．Politics and Prose.

B．Busboys and Poets.

C．Kramerbooks & Afterwords.

D．Sixth and I Historic Synagogue.

2. Both Angela Duckworth and Irene Pollin will _____.

A．discuss their books in the same place

B．make speeches on the same day

C．share their own experiences

D．talk about the same topic

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1. With help from a Mr.H, you can         .

A．stop using batteries.

B．finish your homework on time.

C．remember your teacher’s instructions.

D．get your room tidied on your way home.

2. A PENGO WATCH CONTROL can help you to         .

A．repair your TV	B．organize your homework
C．be a James Bond	D．know what the weather is like

3. You can get your Mr. H for         .

A．＄499

B．＄299

C．＄199

D．＄99

4. Where would you be most likely to find the two texts?

A．On a notice board	B．In a company brochure.
C．On a teenage website	D．In a college newspaper.

【推荐2】Donating blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. The donation process from the time you arrive until the time you leave takes about an hour. The donation itself is only about 8—10 minutes on average. The steps in the process are:

Step 1: Registration

1. Our staff and volunteers will sign you in and go over basic eligibility (资格) and donation information.

2. You will read information about donating blood, and will be asked to show a donor card，driver’s license, or other form(s) of ID.

Step 2: Health History & Mini-Physical

1. You will answer some questions during a private and confidential interview about your health history and places you have traveled.

2. We will check your temperature, pulse, blood pressure and hemoglobin (血红蛋白) level present in a sample of blood.

Step 3: The Donation

1. We will clean an area on your arm and insert a brand new clean needle for the blood draw. This feels like a quick pain and is over in seconds.

2. The actual donation takes about 8—10 minutes, during which you will be seated comfortably. Certain donation types, such as platelets (血小板) or red cells can take up to 2 hours.

3. When approximately a pint of blood has been collected, the donation is complete and a staff person will place a bandage on your arm.

Step 4: Refreshments

1. After donating, you should have a snack and something to drink in the refreshments area. You can leave the site after 10—15 minutes and continue with your normal daily activities.

2. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment knowing that you have helped save lives.

1. Which of the following can be a proper title for the passage?

A．The process of blood donation

B．The benefits of blood donation

C．The importance of blood donation

D．The preparations for blood donation

2. During the Registration, a blood donor will be asked to        .

A．go over his basic donation information

B．show something to prove his identity

C．answer some questions about his health history

D．have his temperature and blood pressure checked

3. What is the right order of the events in Step 3?
a. clean an area on the donor’s arm
b. let the donor sit comfortably
c. place a bandage on the donor’s arm
d. draw the blood
e. insert a needle

A．a，b，d，e，c	B．b，a，c，e，d
C．c，b，a，e，d	D．b，a，e，d，c

【推荐1】Memories of people who have done us wrong return repeatedly to us from time to time. Sometimes we remain angry with a person even though we have forgotten why we are angry in the first place. Learning to forgive is important. Here is why.

As humans, it is one of our weaknesses to lose our minds at times and give in to our anger. However, making that anger stay and feeding it with hate will make it a bad thing to others and to yourself. You have to manage your anger and know how to overcome it. If someone has done wrong to you, forgiving is the first step to get rid of your anger.

You may have once done wrong to others too. Now think if you are worth forgiving. You may find that you are actually a good person. So if someone else does wrong to you, focus on the good times you had together and the good things that he or she has done for you. Is the offence enough to erase the good things he or she has done in the past? When your nerves calm down, think back. There must have been something good there to stop you from hating the person.

If things do not work out and you stay angry with the person or the person refuse to apologize, you still have to make an effort to forgive. Why? That is because an angry person is not a pleasant person to be with. One day you will find yourself talking about the offence over and over to people who do not know the person you are talking about. Anger consumes a person and eventually takes over. It makes you look at things in a bad way and no one can stand being with someone like that.

Lastly, make sure that you have forgiven every offence before going to sleep at night. If someone has hurt you, tell them how you feel. And the most important thing you have to say is “You have hurt me, but I choose to forgive you.” This will give you an inner peace and make your life positive in every way.

1. What is the weakness of humans mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．Letting anger take control of us.	B．Never trying to forgive others.
C．Doing wrong to people around us.	D．Hurting ourselves and those we love.

2. By saying we may have once done wrong to others too, the author wants to _______________.

A．show we are no better than others	B．encourage us to be kind to others
C．show it’s normal to hurt each other	D．encourage us to find the good things in others

3. What does the underlined word “erase” mean in paragraph 3?

A．Strengthen

B．Enrich

C．Remove

D．Improve

4. According to the author, how can we benefit from forgiving others?

A．We’ll know better about others.	B．We’ll become a talkative person.
C．We’ll be forgiven by those hurt by us.	D．We’ll avoid becoming a negative person.

5. The passage mainly talks about_______________.

A．why we should forgive	B．how we can forgive
C．why we should forget	D．how we can control anger

【推荐2】Camping is a good way to spend time along with your kids and to show them how wonderful nature can be. Through camping, children can discover new things about nature, such as flowers, birds, and other small animals. Camping gives kids time to get away from all the electronics of today’s culture. So it is necessary to plan exciting and enjoyable family camping trips with your children while they are young.

When planning your family camping trip, consider the activities your kids like:games, hiking, swimming, boating, bicycling, etc. Select a camping place that has some of the activities the kids are interested in. Meal planning is an important part of your camping trip. Plan the meals together, and kids love to choose what they want to eat.

When starting to pack for your trip, let the kids pack their own items. Each person should have his/her own sleeping bag with a luggage bag to put it in. Personal items should be packed with their sleeping bags. Encourage the kids to put their items in a certain place and always return it when they have finished using it.

When you have arrived at your campsite, make all the camping activities a family activity, which will help children to realize how important team work is. Everyone can have his/her own job sitting up the campsite. Meal time can be a fun time. So let the older ones help with the cooking on your outdoor camping stove while the younger ones get the picnic table ready.

1. Which of the following is the best place for a family camping?

A．A place covered with forests.

B．A place with a river and wild animals.

C．A place where kids can find various foods they like.

D．A place which provides many interesting activities .

2. What does the author advise parents to do while planning a family camping trip?

A．Encourage the children to take care of their own things.

B．Keep the children away from animals.

C．Take more food to meet the children’s need.

D．Let the children learn by watching.

3. When at the campground, it is necessary to ________.

A．allow the children to cook	B．give children enough time to play
C．make everyone have work to do	D．keep the picnic table full of food

【推荐3】What's On?

Electric Underground

7:30 pm-1:00 am Free at the Cyclops Theatre

Do you know who's playing in your area? We're bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He's going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.

Gee Whizz

8:30 pm-10:30 pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope

Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He's the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00 pm for drinks and snacks.

Simon's Workshop

5:00 pm-7:30 pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage

This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years' experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.

Charlotte Stone

8:00 pm-11:00 pm Pizza World

Fine food with beautiful jazz music: this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform, songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta（面食）. Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.

1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?

A．Jules Skye.

B．Gee Whizz.

C．Charlotte Stone.

D．James Pickering.

2. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?

A．The Cyclops Theatre.

B．Kaleidoscope.

C．Victoria Stage.

D．Pizza World.

3. What do we know about Simon's Workshop?

A．It requires membership status.	B．It lasts three hours each time.
C．It is run by a comedy club.	D．It is held every Wednesday.