1 . It was a quiet morning in the library, and we librarians were enjoying a rather loud chat. Suddenly, a patron (常客) marched up to us, gave us an annoyed “Shush!” and went back to her seat. How strange for a group of librarians to be shushed by a patron! Shouldn’t it be the other way around?
Well, it’s complicated. If you’re like me, a middle-aged woman, you probably remember libraries as places of silent reading. These days, however, libraries are more like active community centers.
In the past, most libraries didn’t focus much on programs for kids whose age made it impossible for them to be quiet on demand. But growing knowledge about the importance of kids and teens learning through hands-on experiences has since caused a sea change in how libraries connect with young readers. Now libraries begin offering interactive programs for kids, including crafts, board games, and story times. These types of programs certainly aren’t designed to be silent.
Along with more programs for ever-younger children, technology today has played a part in the transformation of libraries into places where both kids and adults can use computers, make something on a 3D printer and more. In addition, many libraries now offer programs for adults, who can participate in in book discussion, learn calligraphy, and even take college classes.
Of course, libraries still need peaceful phones. These days, many libraries have glassed-off study rooms or quiet areas. They are also less noisy in the early afternoons, after morning children’s programs and before the after-school kid crowd arrive.
It’s clear to me now that on the day my colleagues and I were shushed by a patron, we should have been using our “library voices” as we talked. Still, it’s unlikely that libraries will ever return to the days when they were places of silence. There’s just too much fun and learning happening.
1. How did the author respond to the patron’s behavior?| A．She approved of it. | B．She was disappointed at it. |
| C．She hesitated about it. | D．She was astonished at it. |
| A．The past and the present of libraries. | B．The reason for the change of libraries. |
| C．The activities for young children in libraries. | D．The connection between libraries and readers. |
| A．They heavily depend on technology. | B．They offer online programs for adults. |
| C．They still provide silent reading places. | D．They care much about time arrangement. |
| A．Libraries Should be Loud | B．Reading Can be Fun in Libraries |
| C．Libraries Make Learning Happen | D．Library Programs Target Children |
2 . Science Books for Kids of All Ages
To help you choose the perfect education al books for your child, we’ve created this handpicked list of the best science books for kids. The titles featured here spark curiosity, encourage leaning, and are lots of fun, too.
About Time: A First Look at Time and Clocks
Author: Bruce Koscielniak; Price: US $8.55
Long ago people used the sun, the moon, and the water to tell time. Soon after we began using our knowledge about the natural world to build clocks and to create calendars made up of months and years. Centuries later, we have clocks and calendars all around us. This book tells the amazing story of how it all happened!
Animalium: Welcome to the Museum
Author: Katie Scott;Price: US $8.99
This book opens the doors of the natural history museum for your child all year round! It features 200 full-color specimens accompanied by lively, informative text and more. Discover the animal kingdom inglorious detail with unique illustrations that combine science and art.
Bang!: How We Came to Be
Author: Michael Rubino; Price: US $16.00
“Bang! And that was it, the beginning of everything.” So begins this beautifully illustrated story of evolution. This book conveys not only the facts but also the excitement of the scientific explanation of our world, from the origin of the universe to the present reality of our planet.
Bedtime Math: The Truth Comes Out
Author: Laura Overdeck; Price: US $10.99
This book makes learning about math as fun as dessert after dinner! It combines math and cool facts for one fun and wild adventure. Now kids can discover the science behind all their favorite things: marshmallows, soda, ice cream, and more. With over 100 math problems on a variety of topics, kids will find math isn’t just fun — it can be found everywhere!
1. What can kids learn in the book About Time?| A．The tough life of ancestors. | B．The origin of the sun and the moon. |
| C．The old ways to measure time. | D．The wildlife in the natural world. |
| A．They are children’s novels. | B．They are popular for cheap price. |
| C．They are collected in the museum. | D．They are illustrated stories for kids. |
| A．Bang. | B．Bedtime Math. | C．Animalium. | D．About Time. |
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| 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 |
4 . How to read more and learn more
Today, more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone. It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends. But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks, the more, the better. It can open my eyes and improve my language skills.
◆ Clear your purpose for reading
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No matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may tell you the books they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.
◆ Give up books that you don’t enjoy
You may have chosen books that you are interested in, and they are right to your purpose. But while you are reading them, there may still be some books that you don’t enjoy reading. Whenever you realize that you aren’t enjoying the book you are reading, give it up.
◆ Set a reading goal
It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought. The reason is the books I bought don’t have a due date! I don’t need to return those books.
| A．Read only what you are interested in |
| B．Read the books borrowed from others. |
| C．Remember reading shouldn’t be a chore (烦恼事). |
| D．Of course, it also can help me to get good grades. |
| E．We need to get the latest news and communicate with friends. |
| F．Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. |
| G．Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day. |
Rereading is a guilty pleasure for many readers. How can a keen reader abandon his to-be-read list and waste time with a book he already knows? At the same time, according to many experts, the act of rereading
Academics most often discuss the benefit of rereading as a way to gain deep understandings of complex texts and of the self. Teachers of early reading-age children agree that rereading improves understanding beyond
Rereading helps to build a better understanding of a book. Without rereading, many readers find
Rereading is also an act of self-reflection. The practice of purposeful rereading in itself creates a kind of self-consciousness. Since the book never changes, it functions as a constant (恒量)
Of course, there are possible drawbacks to rereading as well. Rereading takes time,
According to David Galef, emotions like pleasure, excitement, and curiosity cause the reader
6 . When I was a kid, if someone told me that I would grow up to become a published author and founder of a youth literacy (读写能力)foundation, I would have laughed and kept walking. Even now when I see the title of my latest picture book, My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, I shake my head, not quite believing that book has my name on it. But the truth is, this story comes from my own personal experience.
It took me a very long time to find my personal reading voice. In Valdosta, Ga., where I grew up, my community promoted two pathways to a better life for little boys like me: being an athlete and being an entertainer. I was no different than the other kids, so I did what felt natural: Play football and overlook school. School presented challenges every day and so did football practice, but overcoming physical adversity (逆境) was on trend with my neighborhood’s culture. Reading books not so much.
Fortunately, I went to college. That’s where my reading struggles really reared their ugly head. Trips to the grocery store were stressful because there was so much reading involved in the simple act of buying food. I would misread labels and grab the wrong items. Once, I picked up apple sauce thinking it was apple slices. I didn’t notice my mistake until I got home and realized that it was my inability to understand the differences in the wording on the labels that caused the mistake. I realized that I needed to make an important decision. If I wanted to be a better version of me, I had to become a stronger reader.
I joined a book club and read every free moment I had. My journey with reading also created a desire in me to inspire others who struggle with reading. So I started a nonprofit, Share the Magic Foundation, trying to transform the lives of children living in underserved communities through literacy.
1. What does the author think of his new book?| A．It’s beyond his expectation. | B．It’s helpful for youth literacy. |
| C．It³s full of humor and wisdom. | D．It’s an exact record of his early life. |
| A．The influence of his community. | B．His dream to be an entertainer. |
| C．The challenges he met in study. | D．His preference for football. |
| A．Changed. | B．Concluded. | C．Surfaced. | D．Disappeared. |
| A．Reflective and warm-hearted. | B．Persuasive and absent-minded. |
| C．Creative and stubborn. | D．Ambitious and cautious. |
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Last week, I read the book about how successful persons started their careers and succeeded. They met a number of difficulty and problems, such as lacking money and experience and arguing with their co-workers, they were not afraid of restarting again. Though they met many problems, some of that were even bigger than they could imagine, they still insist on what they had believed. They were unbeatable, so they succeeded in eventually. This book impresses me deep. Besides, from them stories, I learn that I should ever give up achieving my dreams no matter what happens. I wish my friends could read the book and get inspiring, too.
8 . Reading is essential but how can one choose the right books to read and where can one find them? A few famous people may give you some helpful tips.
● Read books from past eras.
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Reading too wide a variety in too short a time would keep the teachings from leaving a lasting impression on you. Seneca the Younger, a first-century Roman philosopher, suggested that “you must linger (流连) among a limited number of master thinkers, and digest their works, if you would obtain ideas which shall win firm hold in your mind.”
● Shop at secondhand bookstores.
Virginia Woolf believed the works in secondhand bookstores have an attraction which the usual volumes of the library lack. Browsing through these books gives you the chance to run into something that wouldn’t have risen to the attention of librarians and booksellers.
● Check out authors’ reading lists.
In his 1940 guide How to Read a Book, American philosopher Mortimer J. Adler talked about how to choose books. He attached importance to those that other authors consider worth reading.
● Make the final decision by yourself.
| A．Interest is the best teacher. |
| B．Great authors are great readers. |
| C．Leave some room for older works. |
| D．Learn more about those great authors. |
| E．Don’t jump too quickly from book to book. |
| F．There’s no “best books” list that everyone should follow. |
| G．Usually they are much more selective in organizing their collections. |
The act of reading is great, of course. But
However, there's something simple and special about reading a classic paper book that e-books seem to lack. Recently, I was reading
Keep reading and it can help you improve yourself on many
