1 . From learning about protecting wild animals and natural habitats to reading about the effects of recycling, books are perfect for showing people how to get involved. Here are four of such books.
Tall Trees
Describing the wildlife that lives in Northern California’s redwood forests, it turns story time into a counting lesson as readers count all the creatures in the forests. Readers will also love remembering Tony Frederick’s playful poetry about the animals of the forest.
Save the Bees
Bethany Stahl has a whole series of “Save the...” books, and they all have great lessons for readers. The explanations are fun and perfect for animal lovers who want to learn how to make a difference. On her website, she even has links to free books, which are great resources for parents or teachers.
My Friend Earth
The message of this book, written by Patricia MacLachlan, is beautiful and simple, encouraging kids to learn about Earth and all that it does. It has acute die-cut (模切) design, which is fun for little hands to explore, although those under 4 might need some help. It covers a wide range of topics and will help kids gain an appreciation for everything from rain and wind to bears and birds.
Thank You, Earth
The author of this book, April Pulley Sayre, has written many award-winning books, and this one is truly special. It was written in a letter format (格式), thanking Earth for so many great natural moments. You’ll find beautiful pictures in this book.
1. Whose book includes poems about wildlife?| A．April Pulley Sayre’s. | B．Bethany Stahl’s. |
| C．Patricia MacLachlan’s. | D．Tony Frederick’s. |
| A．Tall Trees. | B．Save the Bees. |
| C．My Friend Earth. | D．Thank You, Earth. |
| A．It has a special theme. | B．It is in the form of a letter. |
| C．It is based on real events. | D．It targets at teenagers. |
2 . Today, I’ve been recording an audiobook. I am excited that I have realized my life-long dream.
I will never forget at primary school I used to wait with breathless anticipation to take my turn reading out a paragraph of great works in front. At my secondary school, when students were encouraged to select and present a reading at “morning talk”, I often added my name to the list.
This was all handy background for my career in broadcasting. But, much as I enjoy hosting shows and interviewing people, I often find myself missing the simple pleasures of reading out loud. I’d thought about putting myself forward as a narrator for audiobooks. But I’m not an actor. I can’t do regional accents or play female voice. Non-fiction, then, seemed the obvious target, but I felt that such books were best read by their original authors. If it were authors’ own voice, their stories would touch me.
Recently, delivering my son’s nightly bedtime story has reawakened my love for reading out loud — highlights so far have included Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlotte’s Web. But I never thought I’d get the opportunity to do it professionally.
Then, last month, I was contacted by James Plunkett, writer of End State, a forthcoming book about political ideas. He had no desire to read his book out loud, but as a fan of my program, he thought I might do a reasonable job.
So, I’ve spent this week in a studio, simply reading stuff out loud. And I’m LOVING IT!
Mind you, it’s an entirely unexpected experience. It’s disheartening when the recording needs to be stopped because I’ve just carelessly skipped over a “the”, or had to clear my throat, or catch my breath. I’ve also learned how many words I’ve been mispronouncing my entire life: behavioural is BE-HAYVE-YOU-RAL, not BE-HAYVE-EE-AH-RUL.
Though tackling this 339-page book doesn’t turn out to be that easy, I’ve found the whole process awesome, and hope this becomes the first of many.
1. What does the author want to show by mentioning his experiences at school?| A．The power of dreaming. |
| B．His love for reading aloud. |
| C．The impact of schooling. |
| D．His talent for reading. |
| A．He regrets being a TV host. |
| B．He has no taste for non-fiction. |
| C．He has rich acting experience. |
| D．He is aware of his disadvantages. |
| A．He was specifically invited. |
| B．He applied for it in person. |
| C．He loved reading bedtime stories. |
| D．He had a big crowd of fans. |
| A．Demanding but enjoyable. |
| B．Risky but fruitful. |
| C．Tiring but stress-free. |
| D．Boring but rewarding. |
1. How does the man like reading books about computers?
| A．Boring. |
| B．Interesting. |
| C．Difficult. |
| A．Learn computers with her. | B．Give up his current job. | C．Bury himself in reading. |
4 . Four Recommended Books on New Science
Cats vs Dogs
¥111. 00
The animal world is a strange and wonderful place, and scientists are always discovering fascinating and surprising truths into the lives of everything from the tiniest insect to the biggest animal. Brought together for the first time, Cats vs Dogs describes the very best animal-related questions and answers from New Scientist readers. Cats vs Dogs shows the animal kingdom you’ve never seen before.
This Book Could Fix Your Life
¥94. 00
We all want to be happier, more successful and less stressed, but what really works?
From building confidence to forming better relationships and getting smarter(and healthier), This Book Could Fix Your Life explores the real science behind self-help based on the latest research in New Scientist.
Full of scientific advice and packed with experiments you can try on yourself, this book really could help you fix your life.
Chance
¥68. 00
Looking into what we call chance, and what it really means, Chance is part of a best-selling New Scientist series bringing together some of New Scientist’s sharpest minds, this time to provide fascinating understanding of the strange world of what we call chance.
Explore everything from the secrets of coincidence to the science of accidental number generation. Learn more about what chance really means in this best-selling New Scientist series.
Anti-Zoo
¥85. 00
Which animal has the biggest mouth? Can crocodiles use tools? Are sheep really as stupid as everyone thinks? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in New Scientist’s Anti-Zoo. Prepare to meet 50 of the strangest, most frightening and unexpected animals known to science. From the world’s nicest bird(which has a really, really dark side)to the fly that hits its way through solid rock, these are unique creatures of the animal kingdom.
1. What can readers get from This Book Could Fix Your Life?| A．Good ways to raise pets. | B．Keys to understanding the latest research. |
| C．Opportunities for success. | D．Advice on improving their life. |
| A．Nice. | B．Smart | C．Unusual. | D．Dangerous. |
| A．Chance. | B．Anti-Zoo. | C．Cats vs Dogs. | D．This Book Could Fix Your Life. |
1. What is the woman recommending to the man?
| A．A writer. | B．A club. | C．A course. |
| A．The Kite Runner. | B．The Great Gatsby. | C．The Beautiful Mind. |
| A．Two weeks. | B．Three weeks. | C．Four weeks. |
6 . Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to explore the bookshelves and settle down with a new book, or use roving libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations. No matter how they achieve it, these novel libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive.
Bishan Library (Singapore)
Built in 2006, this library with skylights and trellises, is meant to invoke a modern glass treehouse. Glass pods of varying colors stick out of the building randomly to create cozy yet airy corners 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 filtering upward and disturbing those concentrating in the lofty perches above.
Stuttgart City Library (Stuttgart, Germany)
Opened in 2011, this nine-story public library is characterized by its attractive white color scheme (lit by blue light at night), its bold cubic shape. This cultural center for the city, designed to feel open and full of light, can be entered from any of its four sides, and people can borrow artwork as well as books.
The Camel Library Service (North Eastern Province, Kenya)
To combat 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 nomadic people. With more funding, they plan to increase their reach both in distance and the books they carry.
Macquarie University Library (Sydney, Australia)
A wonderful combination of cutting-edge and sustainable ideas, this building was made from recycled materials, features a green roof, and was designed to look like the shape of a eucalyptus tree. It is also state of the art, using robot cranes to bring requested books to the front desk.
1. Which of the following can offer the service of lending artwork?| A．Bishan Library. | B．Stuttgart City Library. |
| C．The Camel Library Service. | D．Macquarie University Library. |
| A．It is intelligent and environmentally-friendly. |
| B．It has a green roof and a eucalyptus tree outside. |
| C．It is like a modern glass treehouse with skylights. |
| D．It opens four days a week serving the local people. |
| A．prevent noise |
| B．recycle old books |
| C．encourage reading |
| D．present beautiful appearances |
| A．In a bookstore. | B．In a library. | C．In a classroom. |
8 . Take our challenge ( for a chance to win a £50 National Book Token (代金券) and a bundle (捆) of books worth more than £200.
Where are you going this summer? How about visiting a village in the Himalayas or going on an adventure in 19th century Amsterdam? Perhaps you’d prefer to meet a Jamaican freedom fighter? Set your reading superpowers free and find out just how far a good book can take you. Follow these three simple steps to complete the challenge.
Choose and read three books
This might just be the most difficult part of the challenge - there are so many great books. If you can’t decide what to read, take a look at the next two pages where you’ll see the 50 books our experts have chosen just for you this summer.
Rate (划分等级) and review
When you finish reading each book, rate it by filling in the stars on the form on page 20. Three stars is the highest rating and one is the lowest. Next, describe the book in three words. If you’d like to write a longer review, use the lined space on the form to share your thoughts.
Enter our prize draw
When you’ve filled in the form, take a photo of it and email it to competitions@ theweekjunior.co.uk with the words SUMMER OF READING in the subject line. Every form we receive will be entered into a prize draw to win books and book tokens (see page 20 for prize detail sand terms and conditions).
1. What does the author think the hardest part of this challenge is?| A．Choosing and reading three books. | B．Rating the chosen books. |
| C．Reviewing three books. | D．Finding 50 great books. |
| A．Buy a bundle of books. | B．Email the required photo. |
| C．Rate and review 50 books. | D．Ask for help from experts. |
| A．In a novel. | B．In a book review. | C．In a history book. | D．In a magazine. |
9 . Programs from the Pierson Library Dinoman Visits Today: The Shelburne Town Gym will be filled by huge dinosaurs at 1:00 pm. Learn about these animals that once walked on the earth during a visit by Dinoman on Thursday, July 5.
Book Discussion: The book group for men meets at La Villa at 7:30 pm on July 5 to discuss Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Join Andrew Everett for reading and discussing the book as well as enjoying cookies and drinks.
Family Free Help: Volunteer John Kelley is in the library on Wednesday afternoons. Have John help you learn how to find out your family trees using the library.
Summer Study Programme: Kids need to keep a reading record to keep track of the number of pages read through August 16 at 8:00 pm. The student with the highest page count will take home a $50 gift card for the Flying Pig Bookstore.
Musical Story Time: Get ready for a guitar concert at 10:30 am on July 7. Music teacher Sue Rule leads a morning of music and stories with the guitar concert. For ages 3 and up. Guitars are provided.
Special Programmes: Some special programmes include Field Days at 1: 00 pm on August 12and the Teddy Bear Picnic at 10: 30 am on August 14. The library is also preparing for its move to the Shelburne Field House on Athletic Drive on August 16 ahead of the library rebuilding project. The library will be closed during the move.
1. What can visitors do in Dinoman Visits Today?| A．Watch animals on the earth. | B．Find out their family trees. |
| C．Learn about dinosaurs. | D．Visit a writer named Jennifer Egan. |
| A．They include a guitar concert. | B．They will take place in August. |
| C．They include a course on buildings. | D．They will take place after the library rebuilding project. |
| A．Family Tree Help and Musical Story Time. |
| B．Dinoman Visits Today and Book Discussion. |
| C．Book Discussion and Summer Study Programme. |
| D．Summer Study Programme and Musical Story Time. |
1. Why does the woman charge the man?
| A．He returned a book late. | B．He damaged a book. | C．He lost a book. |
| A．It’s too much. | B．It’s acceptable. | C．It’s unnecessary. |
