注意: 1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Edward,
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Best regards,
Li Hua
2 . Children who grow up at homes filled with books tend to have less cognitive (认知的) decrease when they reach old age, even when taking factors such as wealth and education into consideration.
Previous studies have found that children with large home libraries are more likely to do well at school and in their later careers. Ella Cohn-Schwartz at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel and her workmates wondered whether the benefits of early book exposure extend into old age.
They analyzed data from over 8000 men and women aged 65 and older without Alzheimer’s disease in 16 European countries, who had taken memory tests in 2011 and 2013. The tests included trying to memorize lists of words and naming as many animals as possible in one minute. Participants were asked to recall how many books their family homes contained when they were children: no books, one shelf (about 25 books), one bookcase (about 100 books), two bookcases or more.
Those who grew up with larger book collections performed better in all memory tests. They also showed slower cognitive decrease, with a smaller drop in their test scores between 2011 and 2013. This may be because their early book exposure encouraged them to read more, which in turn improved their “cognitive reserve”, says Cohn-Schwartz.
The findings remained the same when the researchers made adjustments for the participants’ wealth, education, physical health and other factors. This suggests that large home libraries are not just a sign of having more money, they can also protect the brain in various ways, says Cohn-Schwartz.
Moreover, children who grow up at homes filled with books are probably also encouraged to take up other wholesome activities, doing sports, for example, which could also improve their cognitive reserve according to Ralph Martins at Edith Cow an University in Perth, Australia.
1. Why did Ella and her workmates perform the study?| A．To explain the benefits of early book exposure. |
| B．To prove books make a difference only in our old age. |
| C．To show whether people should read books in old age. |
| D．To test if book exposure in childhood benefits old people. |
| A．They reported their early book exposure. |
| B．They grew up at homes filled with books. |
| C．They showed a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. |
| D．They were asked to memorize as many animal names as possible. |
| A．Setting up a home library needs a lot of money. |
| B．People with early book exposure tended to read more books. |
| C．The findings were affected by participants’ wealth, education and physical health. |
| D．The test scores of people who grew up with larger book collections increased between 2011 and 2013. |
| A．Doing sports could improve cognitive reserve. |
| B．People are encouraged to read more books in their childhood. |
| C．Children who grow up at homes filled with books have a better memory. |
| D．Old people with early book exposure tend to have less cognitive decrease. |
1. What is the woman doing?
| A．Selling books. | B．Doing a survey. | C．Attending a meeting. |
| A．Historical novels. |
| B．Adventure stories. |
| C．Biographies. |
| A．From his friends. |
| B．From the library. |
| C．From online bookstores. |
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2. 简单介绍一下这本书及推荐的理由；
3. 表达希望。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：《上下五千年》(Five Thousand Years)
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
注意：1．词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear librarian,
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Yours,
Li Hua
| A．Giving talks on reading | B．Reading some books. | C．Receiving some treatment. |
7 . The great philosopher Voltaire once said “Reading makes people see and think clearly.” If you want to be a better self, try the following books.
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice is kind of a literary Rosetta Stone, the inspiration, basis, and model for so many modern novels. For a book written in the early 19th century, its modernity is surprising only until you realize that this is the novel that in many ways defined what a modern novel is.
A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals
From New York Times bestselling author Millie Marotta comes this gorgeous celebration of the animal kingdom. Highlighting the difficulty of 43 endangered species from around the world, the book takes readers on a trip through fresh water, oceans, forests, mountains, deserts, grasslands and wetlands while learning about rare and well-known animals and their habitats.
Patriarchy and Capitalism
Chizuko Ueno, a leading Japanese sociologist, feminist (女权主义) critic and public intellectual, has been a pioneer in women’s studies and the author of many books, including Patriarchy and Capitalism, which discusses the status of Japanese women.
Know My Name
Chanel Miller’s breathtaking memoir is praised to be the Best Book of the Year in People magazine. In this book, she recalls all her whole life. It’s a story of trauma (创伤) and transcendence (超越), shining with the courage required to move through suffering and live a full and beautiful life.
1. What is special about Pride and Prejudice?| A．It has a long history. | B．It encourages readers. |
| C．It defines modern novels. | D．It includes surprising plots. |
| A．Know My Name. | B．Pride and Prejudice. |
| C．Patriarchy and Capitalism. | D．A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals. |
| A．A record about endangered animals. | B．A folk tale. |
| C．A novel discussing female status. | D．An autobiography. |
8 . Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to settle down with a new book, or use roving (流动的) libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations. However they achieve it, these novel libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive.
Macquarie University Library (Sydney, Australia)Featuring a green roof, this building, made from recycled materials, was designed to imitate the look of a eucalyptus tree. It is also an art form, using robot cranes to bring requested books to the front desk.
The Camel Library Service (North Eastern Province, Kenya)To deal with low literacy rates in the desert of Kenya, the government created a roaming library composed of nine camels bringing books to villages. The library travels four days a week serving the region’s disadvantaged people.
Bishan Library (Singapore)With glass pods of various colors sticking out of the building randomly, this library, built in 2006, is meant to create comfortable yet airy nooks (角落) for reading throughout the building. At the same time, a more wide-open children’s room on the basement level invites interaction while preventing noise from filtering (过滤) upward.
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 (系统) 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. Who would probably choose to visit Macquarie University Library?| A．Animal lovers. | B．Talkative people. |
| C．Noisy children. | D．Environmental protectors. |
| A．Bishan Library. | B．Seikei University Library. |
| C．Macquarie University Library. | D．The Camel Library Service. |
| A．They ban lively group discussions. | B．They have special sound-proof design. |
| C．They provide a space for kids to read. | D．They win prizes for designing in architecture. |
9 . Shared Reading is a unique experience and exposes us to great and varied literature.
Create a positive and supportive reading environment. When children and adults come together to read and explore a text, they develop a sense of community and a shared experience.
Develop a lifelong love for books. As children observe the pleasure and value their adult counterparts place on reading, they are more likely to develop a lifelong love for books themselves.
Promote social and emotional growth. During shared reading, children participate in discussions and share their thoughts and opinions. What’s more, they listen to others. As for them, it is of significance.
| A．Learn more about the world |
| B．This can enhance their motivations to read |
| C．Expand vocabulary and comprehension skills |
| D．It allows people to discover more about themselves and others |
| E．It’s important for them to finish reading as many books as they can |
| F．They learn to express themselves effectively and respect the ideas of others |
| G．The affection can have a significant impact on their academic achievements |
10 . The Thing About Yetis
Everyone knows yetis love winter. They love snowball fights and hot chocolate and building snow houses. But even yetis complain about the cold. So here’s a secret about yetis: Sometimes they miss summer. Sometimes, they have to bring a little bit of summer to the coldest of winter days. Those yetis, they’re just full of surprises.
But Excuse Me That Is My Book
Charlie and Lola have already won the hearts of readers in three winning books. And now they’re quickly gathering more fans as an animated series on the Disney Channel.
In this new tale, Lola has become interested in Beetles, Bugs, and Butterflies, the best book in the whole world. It’s funny, it has pictures, and it is “great and very interesting”. It’s the only book she wants to take out of the library. What will she do when she discovers that somebody else has borrowed her book?
Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales
Brer Rabbit is causing trouble again — this time it brings together all the stories from the Tales of Uncle Remus series.
The Uncle Remus tales, originally written down by Joel Chandler Harris, were first published over a hundred years ago, and serve as the largest collection of African-American folklore. In this four-book series. Julius Lester makes some changes so the stories will be understood and enjoyed by new generations of readers.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Mouse
A lively story about discovering the joy and meaning of Christmas.
When Mr. Mouse and his family move into a big house, they discover something new and wonderful: an evergreen tree decorated with lights and pleasant smells in the air. They hear about a happy man named Santa who brings gifts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on a day called Christmas. So Mr. and Mrs. Mouse decide that their family should celebrate Christmas, too.
1. What’s a secret about yetis?| A．They have snowball fights. | B．They love summer as well. |
| C．They can build snow houses. | D．They eat chocolate sometimes. |
| A．She couldn’t borrow her favorite book. |
| B．She couldn’t find a good book. |
| C．She couldn’t afford to buy her favorite book. |
| D．She couldn’t find a good library. |
| A．The Thing About Yetis. | B．But Excuse Me That Is My Book. |
| C．Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales. | D．Merry Christmas, Mr. Mouse. |
