1 . If you want to find a book for your sons or daughters, here are some books that you can choose from.

Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation

by Stuart Gibbs

The CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式), which could destroy the world if the bad people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who is as smart as Albert Einstein. Children who like exciting mysteries will enjoy reading this book.

AstroNuts

by Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg

In AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmoret the main office of NASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story s topic is simple: Don’t harm the planet. Readers who love science fiction (科幻小说) enjoy AstroNuts.

Stargazing

by Jen Wang

Christine hears that Moon, who is new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine’s family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on Jen Wang’s experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship.

Roll with It

by Jamie Sumner

Roll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie’s grandpa, she must learn to deal with a new school and new friendships. This book is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of family.

1. Whose book tells exciting mysteries?

A．Stuart Gibbs.

B．Jon Scieszka.

C．Jen Wang.

D．Jamie Sumner.

2. Which of the following encourages readers to protect the Earth?

A．Stargazing.	B．AstroNuts.
C．Roll with It.	D．Charlie Thome and the Last Equation.

3. What’s special about Stargazings

A．It mainly discusses animals’ stories.

B．It includes much scientific knowledge.

C．It is mainly about how to make friends.

D．It is connected with the author’s own experiences.

4. What can we learn about Ellie?

A．She has to solve problems faced in a new place.

B．She has trouble communicating with others.

C．She is carefully looked after by her grandpa.

D．She doesn’t want to go to another slate.

5. Who is this text most probably written for?

A．Salesgirls.

B．Teachers.

C．Parents.

D．Waiters.

2 . Winter holiday is coming, time to read something just for fun. You might soon find yourself holding your breath as you turn the pages of a frightening story, or browsing (浏览) the latest novel on your new e-reader. For those of you who want to try some reading in English, but have no idea of what to choose from thousands of choices, we'd like to offer the following books to help you out.

The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet By Reif Larsen

T.S. Spivet is a smart 12-year-old boy who maps everything, including faces, the dinner table and the geography of his home state of Montana (US). After seeing his work, a famous scientific organization invites Spivet to be a speaker at an important event, without knowing the boy's age.

The Housekeeper and the Professor By Yoko Ogawa

Because of an accident, the math professor's short-term memory lasts only 80 minutes, so his house keeper must reintroduce herself each morning when she arrives. With the help of numbers, finally the two are able to develop a relationship across the 80-minute time.

Escape to America By Tetsuo Fukuyama

Fukuyama decided to leave his homeland and experiment with a completely different lifestyle: living in New York City. This story of how the writer's courage and determination helped him survive in difficult conditions will encourage readers to find their own happiness.

Talk to the Hand By Lynne Tru

When did the world get to be so rude? When did society become so inconsiderate (不为他人着想的)? Being rude has become a point of pride for some. Talk to the Hand is a call for politeness.

1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．T.S. Spivet is a teenager who loves singing.

B．The math professor has a very bad memory.

C．Fukuyama missed his hometown very much.

D．The four books are all written in French.

2. What do we know about Escape to America?

A．It is about life in New Jersey.

B．It is about love and friendship.

C．It is meant for outgoing children.

D．It is based on the writer 's real-life events.

3. Who called on politeness in his or her book?

A．Lynne Tru.

B．Reif Larsen.

C．Yoko Ogawa.

D．Tetsuo Fukuyama.