1 . How long should my novel be?
This is a question I’m often asked, and it’s certainly not the same answer as how long a piece of string is! So, how long should your book actually be?
If we work backwards, from a production department point of view, a book of approximately 100,000 words will come in somewhere between 300 to 400 pages.
Shorter texts are less daunting(使人气馁的) for an agent to submit rather than a block of manuscript so aim to make your publication path easier. There’s an implication that a standard book length should have a tighter handle on pacing, with the reader more readily drawn in. In turn, an overlong novel often indicates to a publisher that there’s potentially extensive editing work to be done by them.
More commonly, issues over length tend to highlight that pacing is an issue, be it too long or too short. Overwriting, in particular, can be an issue for many authors, who might struggle to express their ideas clearly, using complex language that play down the flow of the book. Successful writing contains a clarity of thought that enables the writer to connect with the reader for maximum impact, allowing the story, characters and setting to shine through.
In terms of content, it’s important for an author to prioritise the key themes in the book.
Work intuitively, from the heart, keeping secrets for as long as possible so the reader is forced to read on. In this way, a reader will readily connect with your words.
A.Books do have different thresholds(门槛) according to genre. |
B.This is plenty for a typical author’s book, particularly the first one. |
C.Yes, there are exceptions to every genre but these are generally rare. |
D.Is everything of equal importance and does everything need to be included? |
E.Longer books are more expensive to produce and harder to sell in, so it increases their risk. |
F.With a firm handle on length, your novel will have increased its chances of commercial publication. |
2 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1. When was the first real newspaper started?A.In 1609. | B.In 1665. | C.In 1704. |
A.England. | B.Germany. | C.America. |
A.The Strassburg Relation. | B.The New York Sun. | C.The Boston News Letter. |
A.It was called The London Gazette. |
B.It was the first one to have advertisements. |
C.It only cost ten pence. |
3 . Books for Young Readers
Ivy+Bean by Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall
Ivy is quiet; Bean is loud and goofy. Ivy wants to be a witch; Bean wants to play games. Naturally, they’re going to end up being best friends and getting into all kinds of scrapes together since their approach to pretty much everything—from discovering dinosaurs to starting their own summer camp—is “Why not?” (For ages 6 to 10)
Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson and Nina Mata
Ryan Hart wants to see the good in everybody, even when she gets teased for having a boy’s name. She has a lot to deal with—her dad’s been laid off and the family has to move to a smaller house. But when Ryan runs into problems, she’s always looking for ways to make sunshine. (For ages 7 to 10)
Better Nate Than Ever (series) by Tim Federle
The budding drama club kids in your life will love this trilogy (三部曲) about a small-town boy with big Broadway dreams. Nate Foster longs to get away from Jankburg. Pennsylvania to star in a Broadway show. And then something amazing happens. There’s an open casting call for a Broadway musical based on E. T. He just has to get there. (For ages 10 and up)
New Kid by Jerry Craft
Fans of Raina Telgemeier will love Jerry Craft’s sympathetic graphic novel about seventh-grader Jordan, who’s trying to fit in at the fancy new private school where he’s one of the few kids of color in his grade. And all he really wants to do is draw comics—so how can he stay true to himself and his neighborhood, and still figure out his new school? (For ages 8 to 12)
1. Which word can best describe Ryan Hart?A.Responsible. | B.Optimistic. | C.Reliable. | D.Enthusiastic. |
A.Ivy+Bean. | B.Ways to Make Sunshine. |
C.New Kid. | D.Better Nate Than Ever(series). |
A.To persuade. | B.To advertise. | C.To recommend. | D.To entertain. |
1. How many readers does this magazine have around the world?
A.About 20 million. | B.About 25 million. | C.About 45 million. |
A.In 1923. | B.In 1962. | C.In 2003. |
A.The 100 best novels. |
B.The 100 best TV shows. |
C.The 100 most influential people. |
5 . Hello, everyone. Welcome to our school. Now let’s take a look at some interesting school publications (出版物).
ColumbusIt is our literary (文学的) magazine; the name shows the place where we live. Editorial training includes developing skills for creative writing. Published twice yearly, many excellent students are also recognized as Scholastic Writing Awards winners.
DiversionIt is our language publication. Published once a year, it impresses readers with student works presented in Chinese, French, and Spanish. Working with advisors who teach these languages, student editors help in presenting their classmates’ work including poems, essays, short stories and art. Diversion is often used by our language teachers in the classroom as well.
The BrunerIt is Trinity’s yearbook. Serving the entire school, it is a yearly testament (证明) to the many aspects of Trinity life. Editorial positions are named in May, allowing editor s to attend a two-day summer meeting at NYU. This meeting allows students to develop their ability to get knowledge before the start of the school year. Work on the yearbook begins immediately thereafter, as students work to create an impressive K-12 publication.
The Trinity TimesIt is the upper school newspaper, written, edited, photographed and produced completely by students as an extracurricular activity. Its contents include Arts and Innovation, Trinity Life, NY Culture, Science, Opinion and Editorial, and Sports.
1. What is special about Diversion?A.It is published in different languages. | B.It publishes teachers’ works. |
C.It comes out once a month. | D.It focuses on sports. |
A.To prove the advantages of Trinity life. |
B.To present students’ poems and essays. |
C.To make students better at gaining knowledge. |
D.To develop students’ skills for creative writing. |
A.The Trinity Times. | B.Diversion. |
C.The Bruner. | D.Columbus. |
6 . 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. |
1. Why does the man recommend Muse Magazine to the woman?
A.It’s helpful for schoolwork. | B.It’s about science and nature. | C.It has lots of inspiring stories. |
A.8. | B.9. | C.14. |
A.Get back to her office. | B.Buy the magazine. | C.Ask for her son’s opinion. |
立场 | 理由 |
赞成 | ◆电子书(electronic books)方便、便宜; ◆电子书环保。 |
反对 | ◆人们的传统阅读习惯很难改变; ◆读纸质书对眼睛危害小。 |
你的观点 | …… |
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9 . The London Book Fair
Time and Location
The London Book Fair will take place 18 — 20 June, 2023, Olympia London.
Children’s & Young Adult
Our Children’s & Young Adult section traditionally welcomes the leading names in the field to exhibit. These companies enjoy noisy passageways full of visitors and benefit from the opportunity to increase brand awareness. However, any children under 16 are not allowed to be at The London Book Fair.
Authors & Self-Publishing
Author HQ, which consists of a theatre and networking area, is one of our most popular features, attracting great interest from the self-publishing community. Meanwhile, our Author of the Day programme helps bring writers face-to-face with bestselling authors who will share their journey to publication during a special series of talks at the fair.
Technology and Publishing Solutions
All the new ways to treat content are found in the Tech area at LBF, located in the National Gallery of Olympia. Whether it is an app, game, mobile development or enhanced eBook — or a development not yet launched — the Tech area is its home. To keep the creativity flowing, there is a dedicated Buzz Bar in the heart of the Tech area for those all-important networking meetings.
BA Members
BA Members attend the fair for FREE and receive a number of key benefits, making the fair a more accessible, cost-effective and highly relevant event for booksellers. Simply click here to find out more about becoming a BA member and take advantage of this offer.
If you have any further difficulties, please contact our Customer Services team who will be happy to help.
1. Who will be welcomed by the London Book Fair?A.A mother with a kid. | B.A green hand writer. |
C.A primary school student. | D.A visitor getting to London in July. |
A.Apply for BA members. | B.Attend networking meetings. |
C.Increase brand awareness. | D.Contact Customer Services team. |
A.A textbook. |
B.A newspaper. |
C.A website. |
D.A fashion magazine. |
观点 | 理由 |
纸质报纸有存在的意义 | 可以随时阅读,不受时间限制; 版面大,字大,阅读方便; 内容的可信度相对较高。 |
纸质报纸没有存在的意义 | 携带不方便;不环保。 |
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Whether printed newspapers should exist?
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