1 . Autumn Reading
Rez Dogs
Rez Dogs, by Joseph Bruchac is a book written in verse (诗). It’s about an eighth-grader named MalianShe’s visiting her grandparents at their home on a Wabanaki reservation when COVID-19 hits. During lockdown, Malian learns more from her grandparents about her Native family’s history.
Omar Rising
Omar Rising, by Aisha Saeed tells the story of the son of a servant in Pakistan. Omar is excited that he has won a scholarship (奖学金) to a boarding school. But when he gets there he discovers that his scholarship is offered with special conditions. To stay at the school, Omar must do chores (杂活) and get better grades than the wealthy students. And he’s not allowed to join clubs or teams. When his future at the school does seem bright, he and his friends work hard to create fairness for all.
The Ice Cream Machine
The Ice Cream Machine is no common book. It’s six different stories rolled into one book. Each story has a very different plot (情节) about ice cream. One ice-cream story is about a boy and his robot in the distant future. Another is about a father and daughter who invent an ice-cream machine. The Ice Cream Machine is inventive and fun. Its author,Adam Rubin, hopes the book encourages kids to write.
Sugar and Spite
Sugar and Spite, by Gail D.Villanueva, finds 12-year-old Jolina newly arrived on an island in the Philippines. It’s there that she learns how to make magic. Jolina uses that magic to get a bully (仗势欺人者) named Claudine off her back. Filipino history and culture are shown in the book. Villanueva said that kids should read about places and cultures different from their own.
1. What problem does Omar have?| A．He finds it difficult to learn magic. | B．He is unable to visit his grandparents. |
| C．He receives unfair treatment at school | D．He has no money to buy an ice-cream machine |
| A．It is a guidebook. | B．It is a travel diary. |
| C．It is a verse novel. | D．It is a collection of stories. |
| A．Rez Dogs. | B．Omar Rising. |
| C．Sugar and Spite. | D．The Ice Cream Machine. |
2 . Most parents are worried the first time they catch their kids out in a lie. According to child and teen psychiatrist Gayani DeSilva, lying can actually be a sign of healthy development in young children. “Kids lie for many reasons, and much of it is normal,” DeSilva says. “People are not born with the knowledge of communicating with others and getting their needs met. They’ll experiment with different communication styles and techniques until they find the ones that work best for them. Lying is one of those techniques.”
As kids get older, they become more aware of how their actions affect others, and many will lie less frequently. In spite of this, parents still need to lead their kids to form a habit of not lying. According to DeSilva, when children lie, look at them directly and ask what they need. After they tell you, gently remind them that telling you directly will be more effective than lying.
It’s also a good idea to model the behavior you want to see in your kids. In other words, don’t lie to your children. This will set you and your children on a course of open communication and trust.
In some cases, lying is a sign of a deeper issue. A child who is neglected will lie more than a child who has attentive and responsive parents. He’s not sure whether he’s loved. He may lie to please others. The same goes for a child who has experienced something unpleasant. He may lie to try to hide his shame, avoid admitting his needs, or to control his surroundings to ensure his safety.
By paying attention to the reasons behind a lie, parents can figure out what need to be done. For example, while Jack might lie about completing his homework in order to play video games, he also might be trying to avoid negative feelings connected with school work, and this is just where parents should start, says therapist Gideon Javna.
1. What can be inferred about lying from DeSilva’s words?| A．It has certain benefits for the healthy growth of kids. |
| B．It shows the understanding between kids and parents. |
| C．It can be an effective means of communication for kids. |
| D．It is so common for kids that parents can completely ignore it. |
| A．By pretending to trust them at first. |
| B．By encouraging them to admit their needs. |
| C．By telling them directly the harm of lying. |
| D．By punishing them for their lying in a safe way. |
| A．It’s common for children to lie |
| B．It’s important to be a generous parent |
| C．lying can damage family relationships |
| D．lying is a reflection of one’s mental trouble |
| A．Ask him to avoid playing video games. |
| B．Turn his attention to other positive things. |
| C．Give him a second chance to finish homework. |
| D．Listen to and help solve his problem related to school work. |
4 . Exhibitions
The Vanished Reality
The Modern Art Oxford Gallery celebrates its 50 years in existence with nine artists, including European big names Marcel Broodthaers and Hans Hacke, exploring the relationship between the production of artwork and the social conditions in which it is created.
Modern Art Oxford (018 6572 2733), Dec.15-Dec.31
The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait
Britain’s leading international photographic competition is open to gifted amateurs and professionals from around the world, competing for the￡15,000 prize. Fifty-seven pictures are on show.
National Portrait Gallery, London WC2 (020 7306 0055), Feb.10-Feb.26
Masters of Japanese Photography
Timeless beauty and urban bad conditions are the twin poles of post-Second World War Japanese photography. Focusing on the former, while allowing space for the latter, this view of three key figures-Nobuyoshi Araki, Eikoh Hosoe and Kikuji Kawada-features around 60 works and shows the technical skills of Japanese photographers over this period.
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich (016 0359 3199),Mar.8-Mar.19
The Radical Eye
Drawn from one of the world’s greatest photographic collections-yes, Elton John’s-this astonishing show focuses on the key period between the Twenties and Fifties, with some photos by Man Ray and key works by Brassai, Lange and Kertesz. A photo takes on a completely different feel when you experiment with exposures, papers and burnishing(抛光) techniques like the master photographers here.
Tate Modern, London SE1 (020 7887 8888),May 1-May 7
1. What is special about the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait?
| A．Lasting the longest. | B．Offering some money. |
| C．Displaying more photos. | D．Being aimed at amateurs. |
| A．The Radical Eye. | B．The Vanished Reality. |
| C．Masters of Japanese Photography. | D．The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait. |
| A．Modern Art Oxford. |
| B．Tate Modern, London SE1. |
| C．National Portrait Gallery, London WC2. |
| D．Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich. |
| A．experiment | B．entertainment | C．equipment | D．settlement |
