1 . By our very rough calculations, Reader’s Digest has published some 35,000 articles in nearly 1,200 issues. These small pages have held some very big names, including U.S. presidents, world leaders, sports legends, and, indeed, the biggest contributors of all, everyday Americans with a story to tell. These are some of our proudest moments.
How to Keep Young Mentally by Mary B. MullettThis first article in the first issue highlighted inventor Alexander Graham Bell and his belief in lifelong learning: “The first essential of any real education is to observe. Observe! Remember! Compare!” It was an appropriate beginning. reflecting our self-educated founder’s endless curiosity.
I’ve Come to Clean Your Shoes by Madge HarrahThe morning of a family funeral, an acquaintance shows up unannounced and says, “I’ve come to clean your shoes.” He spends the day quietly shining every pair in the house. The writer ends with: “Now, whenever I hear of an acquaintance who has lost a loved one. I try to think of one specific task suiting that person’s need. And if the person says, ‘How did you know I needed that done?’ I reply, ‘it’s because a man once cleaned my shoes.’”
Strange Encounter on Coho Creek by Morris Homer ErwinA miner spends days camping in the Alaskan wilderness, working hard to earn the trust of a mother wolf stuck in a trap before she and her four pups starve to death. Eventually, he is able to free her. Four years later, he encounters a wolf in the same meadow. Yes, the same wolf. When we shared this classic on rd.com in 2019, it went viral and it has now been read by many millions online and in print.
How Honest Are We by Ralph Kinney BennettOur famous “wallet drop” set up the ultimate test of honesty: If we left wallets in cities around the country, how many would be returned? Well over half, it turned out—67 percent. The most honest city? Seattle, whose upstanding residents returned nine out of ten wallets.
1. What do we know about the acquaintance in the story I’ve Come to Clean Your Shoes?A.He shows concern by cleaning shoes. |
B.He cleans shoes at the owner’s request. |
C.He comforts the owner by telling his own story. |
D.He visits the house where the owner is severely sick. |
A.How to Keep Young Mentally. | B.I’ve Come to Clean Your Shoes. |
C.Strange Encounter on Coho Creek. | D.How Honest Are We. |
A.In a history book. | B.In a magazine. | C.In a novel. | D.In a brochure. |
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3 . Geographical, the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) has been published continuously since 1935. Each month, Geographical brings the world into its readers’ living rooms, highlighting the rich diversity of world’s cultures, wildlife and places. also provides an authoritative voice on the social and environmental issues that face humanity, educating and informing its readers. Employing inspiring photography and exclusive in-depth editorial features, the brand offers a unique blend of:
• People and cultures
• Exploration and discovery
• Responsible travel
• Outdoor-equipment advice
• The natural world
• Environmental issues
• Science and technology
• The best of Britain
THE NUMBERS
Our 106,000 readers are well educated, literate, and affluent.
They approach their purchasing decisions with a mixture of thorough organisation and meaningful intent.
82% of readers subscribe to the magazine.
Readers spend an average of 94 minutes reading each issue of Geographical.
On average, our readers pick up the magazine 5.8 times per issue.
Each issue of Geographical is read by an average of 4.1 people.
81 % of readers archive their copies of the magazine for future use.
What it all adds up to... There is simply no other audience that has the all-round knowledge of, and ongoing interest in, the environment, geography and travel.
45% of leaders agree that Geographical ‘gives me ideas for things to buy’.
67% of readers contact advertisers in the magazine.
48% of readers are professionals.
19% of readers are students.
16% of readers are self-employed.
1. What do we know about Geographical?A.Most people like reading it in library. | B.The number of its readers is larger. |
C.It covers the normal trips. | D.Its content is rich. |
A.82%. | B.19%. | C.45%. | D.81%. |
A.Interesting. | B.Expensive. | C.Essential. | D.Demanding. |