1 . For the students, researchers or simple lovers of knowledge and art, it is a privilege to have a free virtual library at hand, being able to download important texts without spending a single dollar.
◆Internet Archive
It is a non-profit digital library created in 1996 by Brewster Kahle. In addition to millions of books available to the general public, it also hosts a large number of video (movies), audio (music) and software files, etc. It is not necessary to register to access the information, so any user can easily view and download it, although those who decide to register obtain other benefits such as access to more than 1.3 million copyrighted e-books.
◆InfoBooks
Read, Learn, Grow… is the slogan of the digital library. It is divided into three sections to facilitate the search for content, and the first called “Best books to read” focuses on a special collection of various topics classified by famous authors. The second is “Free books and texts”, where you will find public domain literature that you can download, and the third section contains resources to improve your reading.
◆Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a site that has available sixty thousand “free” books that are free of copyright so to speak, since the rights according to certain laws have expired in this case. That is why they can be downloaded with total peace of mind. The Project Gutenberg also has an Open Audio book Collection, almost 5,000 titles from 2023, via a Project Gutenberg collaboration with Microsoft and MIT. These use neural text-to-speech technology for more natural-sounding computer-generated audio books. These audio books are also available on major music/podcast platforms.
1. What most attracts users to Internet Achive?A.Private software files. |
B.Easy access to plenty of e-books. |
C.Classic music of limited edition. |
D.Various movies of authorized edition. |
A.Search InfoBooks, Section 1 online. |
B.E-mail Brewster Kahle to obtain directly. |
C.Download Software files from Internet Achive. |
D.Wait for distributions from Project Gutenberg. |
A.Audio resources are provided online. |
B.Materials can be adjusted to different users. |
C.Copyrights of some books are out of date. |
D.They provide reading strategies training. |
2 . Increasing your reading speed is a journey that combines technique, practice, and a patient mindset. By following these strategies, you’ll improve your reading speed.
Active reading
Active reading involves engaging with the material rather than passively absorbing words. Techniques such as underlining key phrases, quickly taking down notes in the margin (页边空白) and asking questions about the content can significantly enhance your reading speed.
Expand your peripheral vision (周边视觉)
A substantial portion of reading involves the movement of your eyes across lines of text. By expanding your peripheral vision, you can take in more words with each glance. Practice widening your focus to capture groups of words rather than focusing on one word at a time.
Get rid of subvocalisation (默读)
Subvocalisation, or the habit of pronouncing each word in your head as you read, can be a major obstruction to reading speed. Subvocalisation is a natural part of early reading development.
Like any skill, increasing your reading speed requires consistent practice. Mix up your reading materials to expose yourself to various writing styles and subjects. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, academic articles or industry reports, diversifying your reading content enhances your adaptability and speed in processing different types of information.
A.Practice regularly |
B.Efficient reading |
C.However, it can delay progress as you strive to read faster |
D.Set aside dedicated time each day for focused reading practice |
E.These actions force your brain to get information more efficiently |
F.This adjustment can lead to a significant increase in reading speed |
G.This allows your brain to process information without the inner voice |
3 .
The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets of space (DK Children’s Anthologies) Hardcover-International Edition September 1,2020 by Will Gater (Author) ★★★★★4,045 ratings Part of: DK Children’s Anthologies (5 books) Editors’ pick Best Nonfiction for Kids See all formats and editions | ||||
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It celebrates your children’s curiosity as they: -Explore beautiful illustrations and incredible photography that showcase the mysteries of space. -Reveal engaging storybook-style descriptions that explain key discoveries about the universe. This space encyclopedia is the perfect combination of storybook-style text with out-of-this-world illustrations. Compared with reading alone, reading the book with family doubles the pleasure as family ties are strengthened through exploring the unknown together. Explore the vastness of space whilst uncovering: -Excellent Jacket Detail: gold book cover& luxury metallic gold edges -Striking photography& illustrations inside -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series The Mysteries of the Universe is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and cultivate your children’s curiosity as they explore the natural world with Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs with Intriguing Animals. |
A.uncovers secrets of natural world and animals. |
B.describes a story happening in the outer space. |
C.offers information about over 100 objects of the universe. |
D.provides close-up pictures of people and objects around children. |
A.The book has been graded by over 4000 people. |
B.The book is currently qualified for free shipping. |
C.The book can be obtained second-hand with the lowest price of $12.29. |
D.The book belongs to a series, all books of which explore the mysteries of outer space. |
A.A brochure. | B.A textbook. | C.A report. | D.A website. |
4 .
Challenge curious young minds from 9 to 14 with Cricket Media’s collection of magazines. Whether your child is a promising poet or a future engineer, these award-winning, ad-free publications are made for your kids.
CRICKET@Magazine
CRICKET Magazine, our flagship publication, is the world leader in providing the highest-quality fiction and nonfiction to children from 9 to 14. Since its premiere in 1973, CRICKET has delighted and entertained generations of kids with contemporary stories and classic literature from the world’s best writers. ADD TO CART
COBBLESTONETM Magazine
COBBLESTONE knows history doesn’t have to be dull and dry. Filled with fascinating true stories of American history, every page is a living, breathing guide to how Americans lived from the 1600s to today. It takes kids on a journey through history while exciting their imaginations and bringing the past to life! ADD TO CART
FACESTM Magazine
FACES magazine takes young readers around the world and back to learn about important inventions and ideas from other cultures. From common customs to rules of the road, games to housing, FACES uses breathtaking photography and authentic local voices to bring the entire world right to your kids. ADD TO CART
MUSE@Magazine
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1. In which magazine is it the most possible for readers to experience the past life?A.CRICKET@Magazine. | B.COBBLESTONETM Magazine. |
C.FACESTM Magazine. | D.MUSE@Magazine. |
A.They are packed with authentic local voices. |
B.They provide high-quality fictions. |
C.They cover life in foreign countries. |
D.They are vividly illustrated with photos. |
A.A publication advertisement. | B.A magazine column. |
C.A literature review. | D.A blog entry. |
5 . For a long time, I kept a selection of books on a shelf next to my bed that I called my “heart books”. To qualify for a place on the shelf, a book had to be not only one I loved, but one that mattered. There was one book that never made it onto that shelf, though I read it in high school: Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg.
I can still remember the day I bought it. It was summer and I must have been 14 or 15. Desperate to get out of my house, I rode my bike into town and walked into the bookstore. I was going through the shelf of books on writing and it caught my eye. I picked it up, read a few pages, and bought it. Then I took it with me to a park, read the first few chapters, and opened my notebook to write.
It’s a fairly straightforward writing book. Goldberg’s method is simple: you choose a topic, set a timer, and write for 10, 15, or 20 minutes without picking up your pen. Free writing, timed writing, writing topics: anyone who has taken a creative writing class may have encountered these things. It’s not earth-shattering. There was nothing particularly new or unusual about the book so I can’t say why it attracted me so much. But it changed everything. I went from being someone who enjoyed writing to being a writer.
During my teen years and early twenties, following Goldberg’s method was at the core of my identity. No matter where I was or what I was doing, I filled notebooks. When I eventually started writing fiction, I did the same thing. The “I” in my notebooks became someone else, but I held to the same practice.
This writing practice led me to a writing group in Boston. It led me to my current career. It led me, in so many ways, to myself. Becoming a writer allowed me to become so many other things: an activist, a business owner, a farmer, a baker. . . Writing is where I found my confidence. It was where I became curious about the world. From that, everything else has followed.
1. How did the author encounter Writing Down the Bones?A.By following a selection of “heart books”. |
B.By referring to a book list about writing. |
C.By recommendation of Natalie Goldberg. |
D.By seeking writing books on a bookshelf. |
A.Remarkable. | B.Useful. | C.Controversial. | D.Amusing. |
A.It inspired the author to be a writer. |
B.It was the first novel the author read. |
C.It made the author start to love writing. |
D.It is one of the books the author reads most. |
A.What is the author’s life like right now? |
B.What did the author do in the writing group? |
C.How has the writing practice shaped the author? |
D.Why did the author give up the writing practice? |
1. 写信目的;
2. 给出建议;
3. 表达期望。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已为你写好。
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8 . Get A Bird’s-Eye View Of The World’s Most Attractive Feathered Animals With These Books
A World on the Wing
Pulitzer-shortlisted Weidensaul, who’s at the forefront of research into bird migration, here tracks some of nature’s most remarkable journeys. He sails through the stormy Bering Sea, encounters trappers in the Mediterranean and visits former headhunters in northeast India, where a bird migration crisis has become a conservation success story.
Pan Macmillan, £35.
Around the World in 80 Birds
Inspiring secrets, national pride or scientific discoveries, every bird has a story to tell, from the weaver bird building multi-nest “apartment blocks” in Namibia to the bar-headed goose taking on a twice-yearly trans-Himalayan journey at an extreme altitude. Mike Unwin’s tour is accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Ryuto Miyake
Laurence King Publishing, £38
Flamingo
Biologist and photographer Claudio Contreras Koob spent 20 years travelling deep into the wet lands and forests of his native Mexico-and beyond-to feed his flamingo attraction. This book offers a unique window into the behavior and life of red-feathered birds, with more than 120 show-stopping shots displaying their beauty.
teNeues, £28
Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds
Explore this updated version of the 1968 title, Galapagos Islands of Birds, by late bird expert Bryan Nelson, with previously unpublished material from his wife, June. The couple spent a year living on two Galapagos islands, studying birds, including the Galapagos albatross (信天翁) This is their clever and amusing account.
Bradt Guides, £21.
1. Who illustrates the most expensive book?A.Claudio Contreras Koob. | B.Ryuto Miyake. |
C.Mike Unwin. | D.Weidensaul. |
A.Flamingo. | B.Around the World in 80 Birds. |
C.A World on the Wing. | D.Galapagos Islands of Birds. |
A.It gives a description of birds. | B.It was shortlisted for a prize. |
C.It was written by a biologist. | D.It has updated the content. |
9 . Every child in Montana will have a chance to get free books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library which is in partnership with the state’s first lady, Susan Gianforte.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program to improve childhood literacy and a love for reading. The program provides free age-appropriate (与年龄相符的) books to children from birth to age five, regardless of the money their family makes. By providing free books and improving early reading ability, the program hopes to improve educational outcomes and create a foundation (基础) for a lifelong love of learning in young children.
“I’m so excited to be starting my Imagination Library widely in Montana!” said Parton. “I want to send my very special thanks to first lady Susan Gianforte for her partnership in making this amazing gift available (可获得的) to children and families across the state.”
Parton’s Imagination Library will provide a free book each month to any Montana child, ages 0 to 5 years old, who is registered with the organization.
“The ability of reading and writing helps the kids a lot with their development. When parents read to their kids or when the kids read alone, books attract them, fire their imagination, and spark their curiosity,” Gianforte said.
1. What does the underlined word “literacy” in paragraph 2 mean?A.The idea of sharing. |
B.The habit of listening. |
C.The skill of solving problems |
D.The ability of reading and writing. |
A.By selling books statewide. |
B.By working together with Gianforte. |
C.By improving their early reading ability. |
D.By organizing learning activities for their parents. |
A.4. | B.6. | C.7. | D.8. |
A.It’s costly. | B.It’s important. | C.It’s difficult. | D.It’s doubtful. |
10 . Ecuadorian writer Veronica Bonilla has received the Special Book Award for 2021, the highest recognition by China for a foreign writer.
At an emotional ceremony held Monday at the Chinese embassy in Ecuador, Bonilla received a golden statuette for her outstanding contribution to promoting Chinese culture.
“I feel-happy, honored and pleased to be the first Ecuadorian to receive this award and also to be the first Latin American to receive it. It is a very important thing. It fills me with pride and happiness,” said Bonilla, visibly moved.
“I am writing about China, a country that I fell in love with when I had the opportunity to get to know it because I want the children of the world to get to know China,” Bonilla said, adding that all the work and effort she has put into her work pays off.
The China Special Book Award has been awarded since 2005 to foreign translators, writers and publishers who have made significant contribution to promoting Chinese culture in the world.
Monday’s ceremony in Quito was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Ecuador Chen Guoyou, and Acting Ecuadorian Vice Foreign Minister Augusto Saa.
Saa said that Bonilla’s work is an example of the value of culture as’ a means of union between peoples. “Our countries have managed to develop an active cultural diplomacy and a powerful soft power tool that has contributed to mutual understanding.”
In congratulation, Chinese Ambassador Chen Guoyou said that Bonilla received the well-deserved award thanks to her long-term dedication to promoting Chinese culture to Ecuadorian children.
“Recent years have witnessed the growing dynamism in the cultural exchange between the two nations through contacts in culture, science, technology, sports, education, among others,” Chen said, noting that relations between China and Ecuador are at the best moment in history.
The Ecuadorian writer has so far translated three of her 83 books into Chinese.
1. Why did Bonilla feel proud and happy?A.Because she wrote a book about her favorite country. |
B.Because the work and effort she put into her work paid off. |
C.Because she wanted the children of the world to get to know China. |
D.Because she was the first Ecuadorian to receive the Special Book Award. |
A.A French artist. | B.A Chinese publisher. |
C.An English translator. | D.A Chinese novelist. |
A.Ecuadorian writers prefer translating Chinese books. |
B.China and Ecuador have developed a friendly relation. |
C.Many people in Ecuador have made contributions to China. |
D.Ecuadorian children learn the Chinese culture from school. |
A.Ecuadorian writer receives China book award |
B.Ecuadorian writer translates books into Chinese |
C.Cultural exchange is a useful way of communicating |
D.A ceremony is held at the Chinese embassy in Ecuador |