1 . If you want to fill your shelves with the best books of all time, you’re in the right place.

Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (1974)

The imagination of Shel Silverstein is on full display in this classic collection of short stories and poems. The book is truly one of the best poetry books of all time because of its staying power for children. The stories of this American poet, author, singer and folk artist have something for everyone.

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878)

Most critics regard it as one of the most typical literary love stories. The author’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” This one belongs on any book collector’s shelf.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1943)

It is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey in search of adventure. What he finds, however, are interactions with adults who leave him so upset. It’s one of the most appealing short books we’ve ever read and also one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world.

The Shining by Stephen King (1977)

The master of mystery must be included in any list of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you will find it here. Horror fans take note: This is one of the scariest and best Stephen King books of all time.

1. In which book can we read about unfortunate lovers?

A．Anna Karenina.	B．The Shining.
C．The Little Prince.	D．Where the Sidewalk Ends.

2. Which writer is good at telling a timeless journey of adventure?

A．Shel Silverstein.	B．Stephen King.
C．Antoine de Saint-Exupery.	D．Leo Tolstoy.

3. What do Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Shining have in common?

A．They are both novels.

B．They are both for children.

C．They are both about adults.

D．They were both written in the 1970s.

2 . The police officer observed him ________ (drive) at 100 miles per hour. （所给词的适当形式填空）

3 . Losing a child is heartbreaking and countless families ________(tear) apart in the past decades. (所给词的适当形式填空)

4 . China’s average a ________GDP growth rate dropped in the first quarters. (根据首字母单词拼写)

5 . She is so ________(敏感的) that she can’t help crying when watching a movie every time. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

6 . Chen, who accidentally bumped into a tree and fell off the steps, died of serious head i________.（根据首字母单词拼写）

7 . What does the woman want to do?

A．Take a bus.

B．Park her car.

C．Find a taxi.

8 . What are the speakers talking about?

A．Doing a project.

B．Playing a sport.

C．Joining a team.

9 . What color does the man prefer to paint the bedroom?

A．Light blue.

B．Yellow.

C．Pink.

10 . Sometimes we had to work until the early hours of the morning, ________most people were still fast asleep. (用适当的词填空)