1 . Here are a few books for your children to read as they grow up. Just choose one right now!
I’m Gonna Like Me
Jamie Lee Curtis
Price: $15.00 (15% off)
Celebrate liking yourself? Through the dialogues between a girl and a boy, Jamie lee Curtis’s text and Laura Cornell’s artwork show children that the key to feeling good is liking yourself because you are you.
It’s Okay To Be Different
Todd Parr
Price: $20.00 (10% off)
The book, full of bright colors and silly scenes, tells children how to learn to accept others, understand others, and respect others. The author always tells stories in a way that is easy to understand for children.
Psychology for Kids Vol. I: 40 Fun Tests That help You Learn About Yourself
J. Kincher
Price: $18.00 (15% off)
These forty interesting tests help children explore their interests and abilities, find out why they act the way they do, and discover what makes them different.
The Golden Rule
Ilene Cooper
Price: $10.00 (20% off)
The Golden Rule: “Treat others as you want to be treated.” In this book, a grandfather explains to his grandson that the Golden Rule means you treat people the way you would like to be treated. It’s golden because it’s so valuable, and it’s a way of living your life simply.
What Do You Really Want?
Beverly K. Bachel
Price: $20.00 (15% off)
Each part includes fun exercises, helpful suggestions, and success stories from teens. Readers learn how to set a goal, put it into action, build a support system, use positive self-talk, celebrate their successes, and more.
1. If a kid is always complaining(抱怨) about others, he or she should read ________.| A．I’m Gonna Like Me |
| B．Psychology for Kids |
| C．It’s Okay To Be Different |
| D．What Do You Really Want? |
| A．talks about how to treat others |
| B．discusses how to reach one’s goal |
| C．teaches children how to feel good |
| D．shows how to succeed in a short time |
| A．$26.00 | B．$30.75 |
| C．$33.30 | D．$35.00 |
2 . The Best Books on Skyscrapers.
Ever since the late 1800s, the skyscrapers have inspired fascination around the world. The books listed here not only pay tribute to various skyscrapers, but also to the architects who conceived them.
Chicago Skyscrapers: Postcard History Series
Of all the historic tall buildings, the 1885 Home Insurance Building in Chicago is often considered to be the first skyscraper ever built. In this popular book, preservationist Leslie Hudson has gathered some postcards to help us explore Chicago’s skyscraper era.
Rise of the New York Skyscraper, 1865-1913
Historian Carl W. Condit (1914-1997) and Professor Sarah Bradford Landau have given us a fascinating look at the history of New York’s tall buildings and the building boom in Manhattan in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This book may be slightly academic in parts, but the engineering history shines through.
Skyscrapers: A History of the World’s Most Extraordinary Buildings
Architectural historian Judith Dupré revised and updated this popular book in 2013. Why so popular? Not only is it thoroughly researched, well-written, and beautifully presented, it also is a huge book, measuring 18.2 inches long. That’s from your waist to your chin! It’s a tall book for a towering subject.
Skyscrapers: A Social History of the Very Tall Building in America
This book reminds us that architecture does not stand apart from society. The skyscraper, in particular, is the type of building that not only inspires architects and engineers, but also the steelworkers and finishers who build them. Author George H. Douglas in his book explores many experience only by the social history of the architecture thriller films.
1. Whose book can help us explore the earliest skyscraper ever built?| A．Judith Dupré | B．Leslie Hudson |
| C．George H. Douglas | D．Carl W. Condit and Sarah Bradford Landau |
| A．It includes many postcards. | B．It is slightly academic. |
| C．It is oversized. | D．It is about towers. |
| A．They are all beautifully presented. |
| B．Their authors are architectural historians. |
| C．They all get involved in the history of skyscraper. |
| D．They remind us that architecture comes from society. |
The global pandemic (流行病) has prevented many people enjoying life outdoors,
According to a report, both reading and writing web novels have become important means of
Statistics show that the international reading platform Webnovel had 2,100 translations of Chinese web novels, more than 200,000 overseas writers and nearly 370,000
Qu Chang, a skillful translator
Qu explained that China has a large number of readers and users on these online reading platforms, which encourages creators
4 . When I first picked up Michelle Zauner’s memoir “Crying in H Mart,” I was attracted by the familiar name of the local Korean market 10 minutes away from my house. Looking through its pages was no different from looking through an old photo album, reminding me of my old memories. And I wanted to look at each and every photo, up close.
Despite being a struggling artist making up for lost time with a sick mother, Zauner somehow made her unique experiences related to her audience. One of the factors that helped make this possible was food. Every food and every aspect of Korean culture she described seemed so familiar to me, as I’m a Korean American. Not only this, we have similar experiences, and have common feelings of being torn apart by two cultures that seem to refuse to accept us just for being who we are. Zauner shone a new light on my attitude to my own identity.
In other ways, this relatability to such a specific target audience can become a weakness. This memoir was obviously meant for a Korean, specifically a Korean American audience. With such a small audience of 0.6 % of the United States population in 2019, the story that Zauner wanted to tell would not be received by many.
An avoidable point of the memoir that caused confusion could have been the organization of the timeline. Looking at the book as a whole, there was no specific order in which Zauner organized the events of her life. The most effective way to do this would have been to progress through the book stating with her earliest memories with her mother and ending with her moments of grieving.
I felt thankful that I was able to discover such a novel that made me feel understood for the first time in years. And most of all, 1 felt inspired that there are people like Zauner who make mistakes but try again. Even when the world tells them it’s too late, they try again. Even when they feel lost, they try again and find a way. And there was one thing I was sure of after I read he book: I will try again.
1. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 2 refer to?| A．Making up for lost time. | B．Designing a book like an album. |
| C．Bringing back the author’s old memories. | D．Letting Zauner’s readers understand her experiences. |
| A．Its small readership. | B．Its difficult languages. |
| C．Its weak market in Korea. | D．Its sales in America in 2019. |
| A．To point out one limitation of the book. |
| B．To describe Zauner’s life in order of time. |
| C．To explain why he falls in love with the book. |
| D．To introduce an effective way to write a memoir. |
| A．To be thankful. | B．To stay positive. |
| C．To understand others. | D．To avoid making mistakes. |
5 . Looking for books suitable for your juniors? Here are what our editors recommend:
Room for Everyone
Musa and Dada drive to the shore — but the bus stops many times: “You need a ride? Come in! There’s still room!” One stop becomes two stops which soon becomes ten, and the bus is overcrowded, but there’s always room for one more if you make the room, making this trip a joyous tale.
Author: Naaz Khan
Reading age: 4 - 8
Wonder
Auggie Pullman was born with a facial difference which prevents him from going to a mainstream school. Entering a new school, he wants nothing more than to be treated normally — but his new classmates can’t ignore his extraordinary face. Auggie is a hero to prove that you can’t give in when you were born to stand out.
Author: R. J. Palacio
Reading age: 8 - 12
Starfish Hardcover
Ellie is tired of being fat and she’s found her safe space — her swimming pool — where she feels weightless in a fat-obsessed world. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. Finally, with the support of those loving her, Ellie might be able to be a starfish in real life — by being her own excellent self.
Author: Lisa Fipps
Reading age: 10 - 13
Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer
Lynne Cox started swimming almost as soon as she could walk. By age sixteen, she had broken all records for swimming the English Channel. She narrowly escaped a shark attack, and was cheered across the Cook Strait by dolphins. She even swam a mile in the Antarctic. Lynne writes the same way she swims, with tough spirit and joy.
Author: Lynne Cox
Reading age: 14 - 18
1. Who are the target readers of this text?| A．Teenagers. | B．Parents. | C．Booksellers. | D．Editors. |
| A．Their schooling. | B．Their appearance. |
| C．Their weight. | D．Their friendship. |
| A．Naaz Khan’s. | B．R. J. Palacio’s. | C．Lisa Fipps’s. | D．Lynne Cox’s. |
6 . Good books are essential for children. The best materials are the ones that not only entertain, but also expand the imagination, educate the mind, and let the next generation know that they have a place in this world. Here are some good books for you.
New Kid
The book features the story of middle school student Jordan Banks, who struggles not only with being the new kid at a private school in the Bronx, but also with being an African American student in the midst of a mostly white class. In his acclaimed graphic novel, Jerry Craft addresses important issues of race and class through lively visuals and a likable protagonist.
The Undefeated
It was written by Kwame Alexander and drawn by Kadir Nelson. The poem details the history of African Americans, emphasizing the triumphs of the civil rights movement as well as the trauma of slavery, along with the mention of several globally known heroes. There are also quotes from influential figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Langston Hughes and alongside there are beautiful illustrations from Nelson.
Other Words for Home
The character of Jude teaches us empathy as we read what it’s like to be a young teenager immigrating from Somalia trying to fit in in America. She tries to learn the English language while tackling discrimination and classmates unwilling to understand and accept her, including her cousin of the same age. Jasmine Warga has created a story that is both powerful and gentle, big but full of small moments, a happy but sad story that will live in your heart.”
1. Who is the author of New kid?| A．Kwame Alexander | B．Jerry Craft |
| C．Jasmine Warga | D．Kadir Nelson |
| A．The Undefeated | B．New Kid |
| C．Other Words for Home | D．Bear came along |
| A．All are about stories of kids |
| B．All about stories in Africa |
| C．All are related to African Americans |
| D．All mentioned globally known heroes |
7 . Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun. According to the annual Kids and Family Report, in just the last four years, the number of kids that read for fun has dropped by nearly 10%. Today, barely half of the children in the United States report liking to read for enjoyment.
When it comes to reading, kids can come up with a million excuses as to why they don’t like it. It can be frustrating trying to get your child to read, and it’s easy to rely on unsuccessful methods for encouraging reading Sometimes you tend to nag（唠叨）your child to read， or perhaps bribe（贿赂）him to read by offering him a reward. Unfortunately， these methods often do more harm than good. Nagging can lead your child to feel that he is being forced to read. And while rewarding your child for reading isn’t bad in itself, it shouldn’t be relied upon to get him to read.
It’s similarly important to reserve judgment regarding what your child chooses to read. While it might be your goal for your child to read To Kill a Mockingbird, reading about his favorite band in a teen magazine will also do. Reading is reading, and the more your child does it, the more he will enjoy it. And with increased enjoyment comes more frequent reading.
The best way to get your children to read more is to serve as examples and important guides for them. Research shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.
1. What can we know from the report?| A．Children rarely benefit from reading. | B．Children often find excuses for not reading. |
| C．Fewer children read for pleasure. | D．Parents influence their children’s reading. |
| A．To save children’s precious time. | B．To lead children to love reading gradually. |
| C．To avoid unwanted distractions. | D．To improve children’s reading skills. |
| A．By inviting their teachers to read together. |
| B．By providing them with the latest books. |
| C．By engaging them in book clubs. |
| D．By acting as role models for them. |
| A．Teachers. | B．Kids. |
| C．Parents. | D．Writers. |
