1 . So many stories, so little time. Our favorite book clubs for kids in New York City will ensure that they read the coolest picks on the best-seller list!
☆Books Are Magic
Emma Straub’s literary oasis in Cobble Hill welcomes readers of all ages. The author runs the store with her husband Michael. The shop offers Monthly Magic Book Subscriptions where your child will receive a monthly new release in the mail! There are categories for picture books, books for middle school children, and young adult books. If you are interested in this book club, visit www.booksaremagic.net.
☆Thalia Kids Book Club
Kids interact with best-selling authors and participate in writing workshops around the city thanks to Thalia Kids Book Club. In the past, campers have met with big names like Norton Juster and Rebecca Stead. The 2022 campers met virtually due to the pandemic. Learn more about the events at www.symphonyspace.org.
☆Astoria Bookshop
Astoria Bookshop will give young readers one fantasy novel at a time. Although the shop’s YA Book Club focuses on literature intended for those 12 and up, all ages are invited. In the past, the readers have tackled popular novels. Expect romance and mysticism with this one! The shop is currently evaluating each book club’s scheduled meeting. Keep an eye on their social media events calendar to find a date. Learn more by emailing christian@astoriabookshop.com.
☆The Center for Fiction
In an effort to add a personal touch to reading, this space in Downtown Brooklyn offers its book club for schools in the area—completely free of charge. KidsRead invites NYC students to discuss the authors they’ve been reading in class and learn about the stories and interact with others in a welcome environment. Learn more by emailing allison@centerforfiction.org.
1. How can a reader get more information about monthly new books in a book club?| A．By visiting www.symphonyspace.org. |
| B．By visiting www.booksaremagic.net. |
| C．By emailing allison@centerforfiction.org. |
| D．By emailing christian@astoriabookshop.com. |
| A．Astoria Bookshop. | B．Books Are Magic. |
| C．Thalia Kids Book Club. | D．The Center for Fiction. |
| A．KidsRead. | B．YA Book Club. |
| C．Writing workshops. | D．Monthly Magic Book Subscriptions. |
2 . In your family you may find it difficult to form new eating and exercising habits for yourself without changing their habits at the same time.
Your family may prefer high-sugar and high-fat foods. But they don’t realise the fact that those foods have negative influence on the heart and blood pressure. So you should first let the whole family know the importance of changing bad eating habits. It is evident that low-sugar and low-fat foods contribute to good health.
In order to get the entire family’s support for changing eating habits, you should try to put your new lifestyle into your family’s routines. Perhaps your parents or other family members don’t want to abandon their favourite dishes. But you can advise your family to adjust their favourite recipes by gradually reducing fat and sugar. It may be an effective start to change their eating habits.
Your family may prefer watching TV in spare time. To deal with it, you should persuade everyone to move away from the television little by little. For example, you can begin by taking a walk with them, then move on to more activities like jogging or swimming.
1. Changing bad eating habits is important for the entire family because_______.| A．their preferences for foods should be the same |
| B．low-sugar and low-fat foods are good for their health |
| C．high-sugar and high-fat foods are not delicious |
| D．it contributes to achieving your long-term goals |
| A．To change. | B．To challenge. | C．To invent. | D．To make. |
| A．watching TV with your family is a good habit |
| B．your family members’ living habits may have a negative effect on you |
| C．if you want to change exercising habits, you should live away from other family members |
| D．you are advised to get all your family members involved in physical exercise |
| A．Positive. | B．Negative. | C．Neutral.(中立的) | D．Indifferent.(漠不关心的) |
3 . Friendship is something that everyone needs. Success is nothing without friends. You share life, happiness and sadness. A friend is someone you can depend on in a time of need and that can trust you with every secret he or she has.
So what happens when a friendship of eight years is broken over something out of their control? Does that mean it was never a true friendship to begin with?
My friend and I met in high school and have known each other for nearly eight years. What happened recently broke our lifelong friendship.
This makes me think about what friendship really means. I always thought my friend and I could get through any argument, fight, or the sadness of life. We promised each other we'd always be friends, through thick and thin. We even joked about how we would sit in a circle and laugh at some jokes when we had grandchildren. We always laughed at every little thing.
But then her grandfather passed away (去世) and suddenly our friendship was nothing. It happened so suddenly that I never found out about it until I discovered a note she had written on the Internet. I was sad and hurt that she would post (发帖子) what I told her for other people to see. I understand that she was sad and wanted to vent (发泄) her sadness, but I wish she'd kept everything between us.
I don't understand why she broke our friendship, and I don't think I ever will. I think friendship means we'll always forgive each other for our mistakes. I hope that finally I'll find that true friend who will always be there for me, and I there for her.
1. In Paragraph 1, the author mainly talks about _______| A．how to make friends | B．the importance of success |
| C．what to share with friends | D．the importance of friendship |
| A．whatever it is | B．whatever happened |
| C．Sometimes | D．everywhere |
| A．The internet. | B．The death of her friend’s grandfather. |
| C．Something unhappy between them. | D．Their jokes. |
| A．A true friendship. | B．An unsuccessful friend. |
| C．The author's idea of friendship. | D．Sharing success with friends. |
