1. 什么时候读的这本书；
2. 书的大概内容；
3. 这本书给你最大的影响是什么。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
提示：
1. a large number of; make a (n) ... impression on
2. What attracts me most is...
3. the message that the book delivers...
4. overcome one difficulty after another...
My Favourite Book
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by Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans
Ages 4—8
This bright picture book is a tool, great for comforting kids who feel worried about their looks. A young boy is made fun of for the colour of his skin, but an important lesson from his mother makes him realize that his differences are what make him special.
Thank you, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco
Ages 5—8
The celebrated author and illustrator (插图画家) tells the story of her personal experience of fighting dyslexia(a difficulty in reading and spelling caused by a brain condition) and the teacher who gave her the courage to keep going. Kids will love reading about fifth-grader Trisha and patient Mr. Falker.
New Kid
by Jerry Craft
Ages 8—12
It’s always hard being the new kid at school, and it can be quite difficult when you’re from Washington Heights in New York City and you study at a top private school across town. The book follows Jordan’s first year at Riverdale, addressing problems head-on. It was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2020.
The Giving Tree
by Shel Silverstein
Ages 2—6
What wouldn’t this tree do for this little boy? The author tells a story of unselfish love and unending sacrifice(牺牲) as, starting with apples and shade, a tree gladly gives more and more to a boy over the years, finally giving all of itself.
1. Which book is about the author’s own experience?| A．Chocolate Me! | B．Thank you, Mr. Falker | C．New Kid | D．The Giving Tree |
| A．His age. | B．His tool. | C．His feeling. | D．His difference. |
| A．Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans’s. | B．Patricia Polacco’s. |
| C．Jerry Craft’s. | D．Shel Silverstein’s. |
| A．A mother teaching her boy lessons. | B．A teacher helping a girl read and spell. |
| C．A boy studying at a new private school. | D．A tree’s unselfish love and unending sacrifice. |
3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案转写到答题卡上。
“What shall I read?” You might have asked yourself this question
To start with, ask your friends, parents and teachers to recommend what books you ought to read. Most people will be happy to share
Meanwhile, you must decide for yourself what kind
4 . There is no doubt that books have the power to change how people think about the world and the universe around them. These 3 astronomy books have had a significant impact on the way humans think about our place and purpose in the universe:
On the Heavens (about 350 BC) by Aristalle
Aristotle proposed a geocentric (以地球为中心的) model of the universe in the book. This work is significant as a master work of the Aristotelian worldview, a school of philosophy that dominated (支配) intellectual thinking for almost 2000 years．Eventually，almost everything in it was proven incorrect, but On the Heavens, which is still in print, provides a fascinating view of astronomical evolution.
The Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres (1543) by Nicolaus Copernicus
In this book, Copernicus argued that the Sun rather than the Earth lies in the center of the universe. The Earth moves as a planet around the Sun. The most important advantage offered by Copernicus was a vision of the universe as an integrated system, where all the planets move together in elegant harmony.
The Mechanism of the Heavens (1831) by Mary Somerville
Different from his book Physical Geography, this book was embraced as an important contribution to the understanding of celestial motion (天体运动). It became extremely valuable to both astronomers and students and it was used as a textbook for more than half a century. The book went through many revisions, keeping pace with astronomical developments over time. It proves that given the opportunity, women could match the men in science step for step.
1. What can we learn about the book On the Heavens?| A．It is banned from printing. |
| B．It mainly focuses on philosophy. |
| C．It is used by many schools today. |
| D．It has proven almost completely wrong. |
| A．They revealed the truth of the universe. |
| B．They are master works of the same era. |
| C．They explored the center of the universe. |
| D．They regard the universe as an integrated system. |
| A．On the Heavens. |
| B．Physical Geography. |
| C．The Mechanism of the Heavens. |
| D．The Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres. |
This bright picture book by Taye Diggs and Shan e W. Evans is a tool, great for comforting kids who feel worried about their looks. A young boy is made fun of for the color of his skin (皮肤), but an important lesson from his mother makes him realize that his differences are what make him special. Ages 4-8.
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Celebrated author and illustrator (作家和插图画家), Patricia Polacco, tells the story of her personal experience of fighting dyslexia (a difficulty in reading and spelling caused by a brain condition) and the teacher who gave her the courage to keep going. Kids will love reading about fifth-grader Trisha and patient Mr. Falker. Ages 5-8.
New Kid
It’s always hard being the new kid at school, but it can be quite difficult when you’re from Washington Heights in New York City and you study at a top private school across town. New Kid by Jerry Craft follows Jordan’s first year at Riverdale, addressing problems head-on. This book was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2020. Ages 8-12.
The Giving Tree
What wouldn’t this tree do for this little boy? Shel Silverstein tells a story of unselfish love and unending sacrifice (牺牲) as, starting with apples and shade (阴凉处), a tree gladly gives more and more to a boy over the years, finally giving all of itself. Ages 2-6.
1. Which book is about the author’s experience?| A．New Kid. | B．Chocolate Me! |
| C．The Giving Tree. | D．Thank You, Mr. Falker. |
| A．Jerry Craft’s. | B．Shel Silverstein’s. |
| C．Patricia Polacco’s. | D．Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans’s. |
| A．Love and sacrifice. | B．Starting over at a new school. |
| C．A boy looking different from others. | D．A teacher helping a girl read and spell. |
Science fiction, or sci-fi, has
Before the 2000s, Chinese science fiction was a lesser-known and community-oriented genre. Few works were translated, and the western world took no interest
Writing in Chinese is, of course, different from writing in English. The meanings and references used in Chinese sci-fi are unique to the genre. In the works Liu translated, multiple footnotes are used
The use of traditional and cultural objects, words and places in Chinese science fiction makes the genre a cultural and
7 . Reading is an important skill that is necessary for success in many areas of life,including study, work, and personal life. By helping kids form good reading habits, you’re helping them more likely to be successful in the future. Kids can start developing good reading habits at home even before they learn to read.
Make reading a daily habit.
Take trips to the library. As your child grows up, the library is a great resource for exploring new books and authors for free. Many libraries also have story hours or other literacy programs for kids. Trips to the library give your child a chance to develop good reading habits.
Let your child pick what to read. That trip to the library can be extra special when you give your child time to look around and explore.
| A．Create a reading space. |
| B．Provide comfort for your child’s reading. |
| C．Here are some simple tips to help raise a reader. |
| D．The library provides a sea of books to your child. |
| E．You can start raising a reader from the day your child is born. |
| F．They also give them a chance to see other kids doing the same. |
| G．Kids are more likely to read the books that they choose by themselves. |
1. How many readers does this magazine have around the world?
| A．About 20 million. | B．About 25 million. | C．About 45 million. |
| A．In 1923. | B．In 1962. | C．In 2003. |
| A．The 100 best novels. |
| B．The 100 best TV shows. |
| C．The 100 most influential people. |
9 . Where did science fiction begin? What was the first science fiction novel? Asking about the first science fiction novel is a little like asking, “When was the automobile (汽车) invented?” What do you consider an “automobile”? Depending on how you answer these questions, the date of the invention of the automobile can change by as much as 110 years!
Before we could have science fiction, several events had to take place. Modern science and knowledge could be developed faster than ever and massive social changes were possible. There are many early novels and stories with elements of science fiction, but they aren’t officially a part of it.
Johannes Kepler wrote a book called Somnium (《梦游记》) in 1608. The story is about spirits that can carry humans to the moon. Somnium contains scientific discussion on astronomy (天文学), the moon, and outer space. Authorities had been calling it the first science fiction novel. That would mean science fiction began over two hundred years already before Frankenstein, the most accepted answer for the first science fiction novel, was written in 1818 by Mary Shelley.
Let’s look at how the style of literature got its name. The first recorded use of the term “science fiction” was in 1851 by William Wilson. Unfortunately for Mr. Wilson, his term didn’t catch on.
The popular technical magazine Science and Invention ran from 1920 to 1931. In 1925, publisher Hugo Gernsback announced he was beginning a new magazine. He would fill this new publication with tales of extremely excellent devices, space travel, and the future. Mr. Gernsback gave the new magazine the name Sciencefiction. The magazine was later re-titled Amazing Stories, but it was still termed “the magazine of science fiction”. This time, the term would spread to popular culture.
Science fiction author and fan Forrest J. Ackerman invented the term “sci-fi” in 1954. The term “sci-fi” caught on soon after Mr. Ackerman coined the phrase, but many fans and authors intensely disliked it. However, after the introduction of the Sci-Fi Channel television network, the term “sci-fi” found its wide acceptance.
There are many options for the “real” first science fiction novel. Instead of debating the past, let’s stay true to the spirit of science fiction and focus on the future.
1. What is the author’s purpose of using the example of an “automobile”?| A．To tell science fiction is related to car history. |
| B．To make a comparison between the car and science fiction. |
| C．To suggest disagreement on the birth of science fiction. |
| D．To inform us of different opinions about the car invention. |
| A．The term “sci-fi” found its wide acceptance in the year. |
| B．The most accepted first science fiction novel was written. |
| C．Johannes Kepler wrote a book called Somnium in the year. |
| D．The term “science fiction” spread to popular culture. |
| A．Johannes Kepler. | B．Mary Shelley. | C．Hugo Gernsback. | D．Forrest J. Ackerman. |
| A．Science Fiction Deals More With the Future |
| B．Which Book Was the First Science Fiction Novel |
| C．Mr. Gernsback Used the Term “Science Fiction” First |
| D．Somnium Began Over 200 Years Before Frankenstein |
10 . Here are 4 books you should read at least once in your life.
Number the Stars by LoisIt tells the story of a Danish girl growing up in World War II with her best friend, Ellen, who happens to be Jewish. When she learns about the horrors that the Nazis are imposing on the Jewish people, she and her family stop at nothing to protect Ellen and countless other Jews. Lois’ novel is a powerful reminder that cultural and religious differences are no divide between true friends.
The Little Prince by AntoineIt is the story of a little boy who falls to Earth from an Asteroid (小行星) after visiting several other asteroids to try to understand mankind. In his travels he meets a series of strange and delightful characters and an untamed fox. The Little Prince is a heartwarming tale of the power of friendship and trust.
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. WhiteWho doesn’t love a novel about talking animals? It opens the door to imagination, asking us to imagine what a world where animals could talk would be like. On a more serious note, it challenges us to ask ourselves how we’d treat animals if they could talk. If they could tell us their joys and their fears, would mankind treat them more humanely?
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe story centers on Jean Louise Finch, an unusually intelligent girl who ages from six to nine years old during the novel. Her father, Atticus Finch, a well-known and respected lawyer, defends Tom Robinson, an African American who is falsely accused of killing a young white woman. It is both a young girl’s coming-of-age story and a darker drama about the roots and consequences of racism and prejudice in society.
1. What do the two books Number the Stars and The Little Prince both involve?| A．History. | B．Travel. | C．Friendship. | D．Family. |
| A．A fairy story book. | B．An animal science book. |
| C．A biology textbook. | D．An animal book for kids. |
| A．Family conflicts. | B．Career design. |
| C．Legal systems. | D．Social issues. |
