1 . 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.

2. Which book is about a boy pursuing his dream?

A．Ivy+Bean.	B．Ways to Make Sunshine.
C．New Kid.	D．Better Nate Than Ever(series).

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To persuade.

B．To advertise.

C．To recommend.

D．To entertain.

2 . What aspect of “National Geographic” appeals to the woman?

A．Latest news.

B．Diverse topics.

C．Unique viewpoints.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many readers does this magazine have around the world?

A．About 20 million.

B．About 25 million.

C．About 45 million.

2. When was the first Time magazine issued?

A．In 1923.

B．In 1962.

C．In 2003.

3. What is the most notably special issue of Time magazine about?

A．The 100 best novels.

B．The 100 best TV shows.

C．The 100 most influential people.

4 .

A．They both prefer e-textbooks.	B．The man is expecting printed textbooks.
C．The woman is against the use of tablets.	D．Neither of them needs tablets.

5 . Hello, everyone. Welcome to our school. Now let’s take a look at some interesting school publications (出版物).

Columbus

It 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.

Diversion

It 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 Bruner

It 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 Times

It 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.

2. What is the purpose of the summer meeting at NYU?

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.

3. Which publication is completely run by students?

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. Mullett

This 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 Harrah

The 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 Erwin

A 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 Bennett

Our 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.

2. Which article gained significant popularity online?

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.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a history book.

B．In a magazine.

C．In a novel.

D．In a brochure.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker trying to do?

A．Start a school magazine.

B．Look for some part-time editors.

C．Get materials for the school magazine.

2. What are not needed any more?

A．Jokes.

B．Photos of school life.

C．Drawings and paintings.

3. Which page is the most popular?

A．The sports page.

B．The center page.

C．The diary page.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many readers does this magazine have around the world?

A．About 20 million.

B．About 25 million.

C．About 45 million.

2. When was the first Time magazine issued?

A．In 1923.

B．In 1962.

C．In 2003.

3. What is the most notably special issue of Time magazine about?

A．The 100 best novels.

B．The 100 best TV shows.

C．The 100 most influential people.

9 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
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.

2. How old is the woman’s son now?

A．8.

B．9.

C．14.

3. What will the woman probably do next?

A．Get back to her office.

B．Buy the magazine.

C．Ask for her son’s opinion.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

“Seeing printed media being     1     (gradual) replaced by new media made me feel that something precious in my memory     2     (be) lost. I don’t want them to disappear,” he said,     3     (add) that publishing marriage announcements evokes     4     warm feeling toward newspapers while bringing a sense of vintage elegance.

The price for publishing a marriage announcement differs by number of words, space and printing house. It ranges from around 100 yuan to more than 10,000 yuan. Customers can     5     pay for the service online or by phone. Globally, many newspapers also provide sections to publish marriage announcements, along with births and     6     (die).

Meng Si,     7     works for an online platform     8     (associate) with newspaper publishing services, told Xinhua News Agency recently that there has been a     9     (notice) increase in inquiries and orders for marriage announcements. The customers are predominantly young people in     10     20s, with some even making appointments one or two months in advance.