1 . As COVID-19 restrictions come to an end, foreign visitors have been returning to Paris. Outdoor booksellers called “bouquinistes” have now made their
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The city council(委员会) recently
Jan and Maria - Aida Vandemoortele are visitors from Belgium(比利时). They enjoyed
The Seine book business is not only for tourists,
| A．return | B．decision | C．point | D．contribution |
| A．change | B．end | C．improve | D．star |
| A．goes away | B．settles down | C．turns up | D．dates back |
| A．green | B．experienced | C．former | D．rich |
| A．plate | B．container | C．chair | D．table |
| A．protecting | B．cleaning | C．leaning | D．overlooking |
| A．workers | B．visitors | C．farmers | D．shoppers |
| A．story | B．aim | C．passion | D．idea |
| A．approved | B．considered | C．contacted | D．checked |
| A．limited | B．clear | C．total | D．lucky |
| A．finally | B．highly | C．roughly | D．equally |
| A．permits | B．advises | C．requires | D．convinces |
| A．gain | B．collect | C．demand | D．pay |
| A．less than | B．at least | C．other than | D．at most |
| A．profitable | B．comfortable | C．long | D．hot |
| A．checking out | B．heading for | C．looking through | D．referring to |
| A．stores | B．markets | C．workshop | D．stands |
| A．however | B．besides | C．therefore | D．instead |
| A．disappointing | B．worrying | C．encouraging | D．calming |
| A．belief | B．promise | C．purpose | D．sign |
2 . Best Books for You
Lessons in Chemistry By Bonnie Garmus $29
Elizabeth Zott is a brilliant scientist trying to make it in a man’s world in the 1960s. Out of a job when she gets pregnant, she uses her talent for chemistry to land herself in the unlikeliest of places — as the beloved host of Supper at Six, an unusual cooking show with a distinctly feminist point of view. Full of historical details and attractive characters, you’ll cheer on Zott and her unique show sign-off: “Children, set the table. Your mother needs a moment to herself.”
The Maid By Nita Prose $27
This novel about a hotel maid who discovers a dead guest cuts across the thriller and mystery types with a bit of comedy. The building tension will keep you turning the pages, but above all, it’s hard not to be instantly invested in the strange main character; most readers will find her oddities (古怪) relatable in some form.
Less Is Lost By Andrew Sean Greer $31
Arthur Less is the average guy that everyone can root for. Following him on his journeys as he finds love is both calming and reassuring. A wonderful tale about living a fulfilling life without huge fireworks moments. Perfect for anyone who wants to believe an ordinary life can be extraordinary.
Editor, National News By Janice Hallett $27
An extraordinary debut (处女作), this crime novel immediately stands out due to its bold style — in the form of emails and letters. Sited in rural UK with an amateur dramatics society at its center, and pretty much everyone up to no good, it interests readers from the first page.
1. What can we learn about Lessons in Chemistry?| A．It is about raising children. | B．It mainly discusses creativity in work. |
| C．Its author is a successful chemist. | D．Its main character hosts a cooking show. |
| A．They are both with a happy ending. | B．They are at the same price. |
| C．Their stories both happen in the UK. | D．Their main characters are both humorous. |
| A．Bonnie’s. | B．Nita’s. | C．Andrew’s. | D．Janice’s. |
3 . The Most Innovative Libraries Around the World
Beach Library (Albena, Bulgaria)
Reading a book on the beach is a classic, and in Bulgaria, one library encourages tourists to do just that. The white, weather-resistant shelves lined up not far from the surf feature 6,000 books in 15 languages so every visitor can find the perfect beach read to enjoy while bathing in the sun.
The Camel Library Service (North Eastern Province, Kenya)
To deal with low literacy rates in the desert of Kenya, the government created a library composed of nine camels bringing books to villages. The library travels four days a week serving the region’s nomadic people (牧民). Currently, the service focuses on children, but with more funding they plan to increase their reach both in distance and the titles they carry.
Bishan Library (Singapore)
Built in 2006, this library with skylights and trellises (格架), is meant to create a modern glass treehouse. Glass pods (吊舱) of varying colours stick out of the building randomly to create cozy yet airy places for reading throughout the building. At the same time, a more open-plan children’s room on the basement level invites interaction while preventing noise from traveling upward and disturbing those concentrating in high places.
Seikei University Library (Tokyo, Japan)
Libraries are usually known for their quiet atmosphere, but this one encourages conversation. Pritzker Prize-winner Shigeru Ban designed the library with space-age, free-standing soundproofed pods to respect those who need uninterrupted study, while also being beneficial to other methods of learning; they serve as perfect spots for study groups and lively discussions.
1. What is special about Beach Library?| A．It only serves surfers. | B．It looks like a treehouse. |
| C．It was designed by Shigeru Ban. | D．It has weather-resistant shelves on the beach. |
| A．Beach Library. | B．The Camel Library Service. |
| C．Bishan Library. | D．Seikei University Library. |
| A．In Bulgaria. | B．In Kenya. | C．In Singapore. | D．In Japan. |
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Reading on mobile phones also remained a habit among Chinese readers. According to the survey, 77.8 percent read on their phones last year, 0.4 percent
When reading, I used to skip some parts of a story what were unattractive to me. As a result, I failed to find fun or became impatient. To solve the problem, I forced myself to reading every paragraph with a patience, trying to follow the plot. To my delight, I even finish Jane Eyre smoothly. I could see the world through the eyes of different role in the book. This was great progress to her. Now, I have harvested a lot from reading. It provides me knowledge, and convinces me entire that being alone is not lonely. With books in my hand, I’ve got a colorful world belonged to me.
| A．The man needs to finish the book. |
| B．The ending of the book will be boring. |
| C．The man should check with his professor. |
7 . Summer reading
Finding Junie Kim
by Ellen Oh
Middle schooler Junie Kim is facing bullying (欺凌) at school, but she keeps quiet. Then, for a school project, Junie interviews her grandparents, who grew up in Korea during wartime in the 1950s. In their story of struggle, Junie finds the courage to speak up. The book will encourage any kid who has ever been in Junie’s shoes.
Simon B. Rhymin’
by Dwayne Reed
Simon is starting fifth grade and wants everyone to call him Notorious D. O. G. because he wants to be a famous rapper (说唱歌手). But he’s shy about using his voice to express his thoughts. When a teacher asks the class to give a talk, Simon must face his fears. Simon B. Rhymin’ is a great book that will give confidence to readers who are going through similar struggles.
A Shot in the Arm!
by Don Brown
A Shot in the Arm! is a novel about the history of vaccines (疫苗). Readers learn how vaccines have been used throughout history to fight disease. The author also introduces people around the world who helped with the development of vaccines. A Shot in the Arm! is an exciting read that uses colorful drawings to pull the reader in.
The One Thing You’d Save
by Linda Sue Park
If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Writer Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this question in poems that show the different voices of a middle school class. Some choose baseball cards or toy animals. One picks a sweater that was passed down for generations. The book is illustrated (给……作插图) with black-and-white art. Readers of all ages will like this book. It helps you realize what matters most.
1. What problem does Simon have?| A．He is bullied at school. | B．He fears receiving vaccines. |
| C．He dislikes doing his homework. | D．He is afraid of expressing his ideas. |
| A．Finding Junie Kim. | B．Simon B. Rhymin’. |
| C．A Shot in the Arm! | D．The One Thing You’d Save. |
| A．It is for teenage readers. | B．It is written in poem form. |
| C．It has many colorful pictures. | D．It was written by Dwayne Reed. |
8 . I was trained as a gymnast in Hunan, China, in the 1970s. The government wanted to transfer (转学) me to a school for athletes while my parents wanted me to become an engineer, because they firmly believed there was only one sure way to happiness: a safe and well-paid job. But my dream was to become a Chinese opera singer. Although I tried everything I could to go to opera school, I knew I was too old to be trained and my dream would never come true.
But that’s so unfair. So I was determined to find another calling — books. I satisfied my hunger for parental advice from the Fu Lei’s Family Letters by Fu Lei and Zhu Meifu, found my role model of an independent woman from Jane Eyre, learned to be efficient from Cheaper by the Dozen, and inspired myself to study abroad after reading Complete Works of Sanmao and Lessons from History.
I came to the U. S. in 1995 where I started comparative reading. Comparing and contrasting give scholars a more complete understanding of a topic. So I thought, well, if comparative reading works for research, why not do it in daily life too? So I started reading books in pairs. They can be about people who are involved in the same event — Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson and John Adams by David McCullough, for example, or friends with shared experiences. I also compare the same stories in different genres or similar stories from different cultures, as Joseph Campbell did in his wonderful book The Power of Myth.
Books have given me a magic portal (入口) to connect with people of the past and the present. I have come to believe that coming true is not the only purpose of a dream. Its most important purpose is to get us in touch with where dreams come from, where passion comes from and where happiness comes from. Even a shattered (遭受极大打击的) dream can do that for you. So may books be always with you.
1. What’s the purpose of paragraph 1?| A．To provide background information. | B．To list some examples. |
| C．To make a comparison. | D．To summarize the paragraphs below. |
| A．Fu Lei’s Family Letters. | B．Jane Eyre. |
| C．Cheaper by the Dozen. | D．Complete Works of Sanmao. |
| A．The future of comparative reading. |
| B．The concept of comparative reading. |
| C．The writer’s experiences of comparative reading. |
| D．The writer’s achievements of comparative reading. |
| A．How I Chase My Dreams | B．How Books Open My Mind |
| C．Why I Am Keen on Comparative Reading | D．Why a Shattered Dream Changes My Life |
9 . In the pre-COVID-19 era, children’s personalised books used to be a niche market (小众市 场). Far from their early version that merely had the child’s name stuck on the book cover today’s personalised books feature entire families — including pets. Instead of meeting unknowr characters and new story worlds, the readers meet themselves. With the persuasive power of personalisation, publishers find their way into children’s inner worlds quicker than with non- personalised books
Well-designed personalised books can enhance children’s vocabulary learning. However, it’s also been found that in their talk about the story of a personalised book, they talk about “me, me, me”. Part of this self-centredness is natural at a young age, but part of it is caused by the personalised character of the book. In a recent study, personalised books, as opposed to thei non-personalised versions, do not help children understand the moral of a story or apply it to thei own lives
In most popular personalised books, children are pictured as the heroes and stars of their own stories. What is certain is that in addition to personalised hero books, we need personalised books where the child is a minor character or a character who experiences depression. The problem is that such books are unlikely to be popular and are therefore unlikely to be written. We are thus heading towards a situation where children see themselves in a positive light in their own personalised books and where they see others as failures in non-personalised books. It introduces children to a culture of“me vs you” where shared humanity is replaced by a false narrative of “I am the best!”
The most powerful children’s books are those that hit the sweet spot of personalisation and diversity. Such books teach children out-group empathy (同感) that occurs with story characters whose,experiences are different from their own. Authors can convey such out-group empathy by constructing strong plots that immerse (使沉浸) children in the story, but also challenge them to think beyond their comfort zone. The current personalised books take us from this ideal. They represent an economic interest in individualisation, and might ill prepare young minds for an uncertain future.
1. What makes current children’s personalised books different from their earlier versions?| A．Children can see their own name on the cover. |
| B．More family members are included in the books. |
| C．More new story worlds are introduced to children. |
| D．Publishers give up supplying them to the niche market. |
| A．They tend to focus on themselves. |
| B．They relate it to their own lives. |
| C．They can understand its morals better. |
| D．They tend to use new words they’ve learnt. |
| A．They fail to show common humanity. |
| B．They are characterised by happy endings. |
| C．They make children give in to defeat easily. |
| D．They fail to impress children with depression. |
| A．The reasons for reading personalised books. |
| B．The reasons for standardising the publishing market. |
| C．The necessity of raising the quality of children’s books. |
| D．The necessity of developing empathy among young readers. |
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We’ve all heard of the saying, “Reading good books are like having a conversation with the finest men of the past centuries.” It shows the benefit of reading books. By reading books, we can know which is going on at home and abroad. In fact, reading has many benefits. It can bring us knowledges and pleasure. From reading the number of books, we can get much. Reading books enables us broaden our horizons, enriched our life. We can not only understand how to live in a happy life and learn new ways of doing things. When we faced difficulties, we can solve them peacefully. As someone once put it, “A good book is exact a good friend.”
