1 . Do you have a story to share?

Traces welcomes article submissions (提交)from historians, genealogists (系谱学者), family history researchers, and history lovers.

·Ancest or stories

·Historical research and news

·Research tips

·Character studies

·Historical building profiles

·Antiques, collections, and preservation

·Personal heirlooms

Please note that all article submissions will be reviewed by the editor. The editor has the right to refuse submissions.

Articles are between 1,000 and 1,200 words (except personal heirloom submissions, which are 100-200 words). If imagery is available, it must be high resolution (300 dpi).

Send your submissions to eden.cox@executivemeida.com.au.

1. Who decides whether your article will be accepted?

A．History lovers.	B．Historians.
C．Genealogists.	D．Editors.

2. What submission is likely to be accepted?

A．An imagery with low resolution.	B．A research tip of around 200 words.
C．An ancestor story of around 1,100 words.	D．A personal heirloom of around 1,200 words.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A note.

B．A story.

C．An advertisement.

D．An encyclopedia.

3 . Our book recommendation list today is suitable for children aged 8 to 12.

Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

Leigh Botts moves to a new town with his mother after his parents’ divorce. He thinks nothing of it when he writes to the author, Mr. Henshaw, as part of a class assignment. But when he receives a reply, the pair begin to form an unlikely friendship. This story provides an honest angle through the eyes of a young boy adapting to a new family structure.

The Boy on the Porch by Sharon Creech

A mysterious boy Jaccob shows up on the front porch (门廊) of John and Marta’s home one day. The young couple have no idea where he comes from, but day after day, the boy remains, so John and Marta take it upon themselves to care for him. Forming an unlikely connection, they discover what it means to be a family.

The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt by Patricia MacLachlan

Living in a family of strange characters, Minna Pratt wishes for her family to be more peaceful and more normal. When she befriends the new student in her string band, Minna envies his orderly and “perfect”family. But Lucas can’t help being attracted by her family. Minna’s story, an offbeat story about family and identity, is unusual yet poetic in voice.

Shadow of a Bull by Maia Wojciechowska

Juan Olivar, the great bullfighter(斗牛士), died when his son, Manolo, was three. The pressure of being the town’s greatest bullfighter falls upon Manolo’s shoulders, as the people of Arcangal expect Manolo to continue his father’s legacy. But unknown to anyone. Manolo is terrified of facing the bulls. Will he eventually gather his courage to enter the ring. or explore his own path forward? The story will encourage you to follow your dreams.

1. Which book describes the story from the angle of a child?

A．Dear Mr. Henshaw.

B．The Boy on the Porch.

C．The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt.

D．Shadow of a Bull.

2. Who will be the least likely one to adapt to a completely new life?

A．Jaccob.

B．Minna Pratt.

C．Leigh Botts.

D．Manolo Olivar.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They are famous science fiction.

B．They talk about some wealthy kids.

C．They share a common theme- family.

D．They are intended for middle school students.