1 . Plastics have been found from the top of Mount Qomolangma to newly-formed beaches in Hawaii. The amount of plastic in our environment is shocking. What can we do about it? I’m inspired by Kate Nelson, who has lived without using single-use plastic for over ten years. Kate is also the founder of Sea the Mermaids, an organization focusing on stopping human-sourced ocean pollution through education and community action.
She recently wrote an inspiring and practical guidebook I Quit Plastics: and you can too, which is full of information and tips on how to cook, clean, shop, wear and live plastic-free. Upon first opening, you will see a recipe for Cashew Cheese that looks amazing! Not only does this book provide many delicious recipes, but also explores interesting problems about plastic pollution.
For example, Kate explores the problems about plastics and social justice, including plastic privilege(特权). She points out that wealthier countries, such as the USA, export their plastic waste to Southeast Asia, but many of these countries cannot process their own waste. In addition, most of the affordable food, though processed and unhealthy, is heavily packaged in plastic. People that live in “food deserts” in cities and depend on corner stores have no choice when it comes to avoiding plastics. Kate writes in the book, “Not everyone will have bulk (散装) food stores or farmers’ markets near where they live.”
Kate’s writing is easy to read without sounding preachy (说教的). Her explanations and reasoning are clear. From food to beauty to cleaning, Kate’s practical recipes and tips make it easy for everyone to reduce their chances of using single-use plastic. She develops effective strategies that others can easily adopt and offers clear steps to help people improve on the plastic quifting journey.
1. Why does the author talk about plastic in the first paragraph?A.To lead to the topic. | B.To share an experience. |
C.To doubt serious pollution. | D.To explain plastic pollution. |
A.Famous persons. | B.The latest news. |
C.Classic music. | D.Reusable shopping bags. |
A.They eat too much unhealthy food. |
B.They can’t afford to buy enough food. |
C.They can’t avoid plastic-packaged food. |
D.They prefer bulk food to packaged food. |
A.An environment report. | B.A book review. |
C.An author’s introduction. | D.A scientific research. |
1.内容简介;
2.个人感悟。
注意:词数80左右。
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3 . Amazing and perfectly beautiful, The Midnight Library is everything you’d expect from the genius storyteller, Matt Haig. I picked it up from our readers’ recommendations (we asked our readers to send in some of their favorite recent books) and I can see why it won Best Fiction of 2020 in the Good Reads Choice Awards.
The story follows Nora Seed, a woman who is struggling and feels like nothing in her life has gone according to plan. While the initial chapters of the book are quite sad, Nora finds herself given a chance to start over in the Midnight Library, a magical place full of books of all the different paths her life could have taken. Nora is forced to stay in the library and try out different versions of her life until she finds the life she most wants to live.
I loved the idea that no dream or fork in your road is insignificant, and that they all lead us to become different versions of ourselves. In one life, Nora is an Olympic swimmer. In another, she is a glaciologist living on a boat off the coast of Antarctica. The novel reveals in a beautiful way that the potential we all have within us is impossible to measure, and that we have the possibility to be happy in many different versions of life.
It also discusses how dangerous it can be to live your life with regrets. The Midnight Library revealed to Nora that even if you make very different choices, you may uncover a deeper appreciation for your current home and the people in your life. It is your perspective that matters.
I really loved the fantasy and magical realism in this novel, and I would love for this to be turned into a series where we get to explore The Midnight Library of other characters’ lives as well.
1. What can we know about the author of the text?A.He should be an editor. | B.He is the friend of Matt Haig. |
C.Magical realism books are his favorite. | D.He shares a similar experience with Nora. |
A.A magic library. | B.The harm of regret. |
C.The exploration of life. | D.Ways to make correct choices. |
A.In a novel. | B.In a magazine. | C.In a history book. | D.In a biography. |
A.To thank readers who introduced the book. | B.To honour Matt Haig, the author of the book. |
C.To share the author’s opinions on the book. | D.To publicize the book to people who are struggling. |
1. What can be said about the man?
A.He loves reading. |
B.He has no time to read for fun. |
C.He prefers movies to books. |
A.Legal documents. |
B.Thrillers. |
C.Biographies. |
A.A book on Mona Lisa. |
B.A book on a rock band. |
C.A book on a murder. |
A.Next Monday. |
B.Next Friday. |
C.On the weekend. |
1. What do most students write on the sides of each page?
A.Questions. | B.Long notes. | C.New vocabulary. |
A.Using as many colors as possible. |
B.Reading a chapter with one pen in the hand. |
C.Marking the information as much as possible. |
A.By reviewing the marks. |
B.By reviewing all the books. |
C.By asking their teachers questions. |
6 . Literature is the body of written works produced by scholars and researchers, who specialize in a given field. Why is literature important? Let’s see.
Literary works are descriptions of the thinking patterns and social criteria. They’re a description of the different aspects of common people’s life.
Some of the great literary works provide society with the guiding principles of life. Works by poets like Homer, Plato, Sappho, Horace and many more are timeless.
There are also great works in children’s literature. Amused by the stones they tell, kids associate themselves with these books’ characters and idealize some of them. Moral stories are an aid for parents and teachers to let the kids learn important lessons in life. Aesop, Enid Blyton, and Mark Twain are some of the most widely popular children’s authors.
True, languages are the building blocks of literature. But the study of literature cannot be restricted to only studying languages.
A.Literature helps understand life. |
B.Literature has an effect on health and wealth. |
C.They have enriched the childhoods of so many. |
D.Classical literary works serve as food for thought. |
E.In fact, literature can’t be limited to an educational course. |
F.They have always amused their readers and will continue to. |
G.Instead, literature lays the foundation of a wealthy life, adding “life” to “living” |
7 . Below is a list of the most worthwhile writing competitions available.
TALF Flash Fiction Competition
The theme of this contest from Theme Arts and Literature Festival is "The Prime of Lile" in recognition of the l5th anniversary of the death of Muriel Spark. You can deal with this theme in any genre (体裁) and in any way you choose, although you are limited to 500 words.
Prizes : £200, £100, £50.
Entry Fee : £8.
Wild Nature Poetry Award 2022
Here we have a new contest from Indigo Dreams Publishing. It is for poems of up to 48 lines on the subject of cruel sports, wildlife in general, the natural world, or the environment.
Prizes: £200, £100, £75.
Entry Fee: £5.
SPM Poetry Book Competition
This international contest from Sentinel Poetry Movement is for full-length poetry collections on any theme and in any style. To enter, you submit up to 20 pages initially. If shortlisted (入围), you have to submit the full collection before December 31 .
Prizes: £500, £250, £100.
Entry Fee: £25.
Poetry Space Competition 2022
Here's a new contest from Poetry Space, an online platform for modern poetry from around the world, which requires poems of up to 40 lines on any subject. You have to be over 16 to enter. The judge is Rosie Jackson, a poet and creative writing tutor.
Prizes: £300, £200, £100.
Entry Fee: £5.
1. What is special about TALF Flash Fiction Competition?A.It requires no entry fee. | B.It is about a certain theme. |
C.It has the longest history. | D.It was started by a famous person. |
A.SPM Poetry Book Competition. | B.Poetry Space Competition 2022. |
C.Wild Nature Poetry Award 2022. | D.TALF Flash Fiction Competition. |
A.It is a yearly contest. | B.Anyone can take part. |
C.It has more than one limit. | D.In offers the most prize money. |
8 . Endangered Species (濒危物种) Books for Kids
Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species
Written from the unique view of a 13-year-old author, this book interests children in the lives and challenges of endangered species, helping other young people learn about these animals as the first step toward saving them.
♦Author: Alexandra Wright
♦Publication Date: September, 2011
Almost Gone: The Worlds Rarest Animals
Have you ever seen a wombat or an Eastern barred bandicoot? Probably not. These animals are almost gone from the earth, and they’re not alone. Simple, informative text and cul-paper paintings introduce basic endangered species knowledge to young children.
♦Author: Steve Jenkins
♦Publication Date: January, 2016
A Poetic Journey into the Wild
Take a journey across land and sea to meet 21 endangered and threatened animals. Lovely paintings and poems introduce amazing animals from around the globe and show the dangers they face. The book also lists activities and organizations that provide more detailed information about endangered species protection.
♦Author: Rachel Allen Dillon
♦Publication Date: February, 2019
Eyewitness: Endangered Animals
This DK Eyewitness book is an exploration of endangered animals around the world, including factors that are driving them toward extinction (灭绝) and ways that we can help them survive. Blocks of text and diverse photographs keep readers turning the pages.
♦Author: Ben Hoare
♦Publication Date: August, 2015
1. Which book is written by a teenage author?A.A Poetic Journey into the Wild. |
B.Eyewitness: Endangered Animals. |
C.Almost Gone: The World's Rarest Animals. |
D.Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species |
A.Activities of hunting wildlife. |
B.Poems about amazing animals. |
C.Paintings about some extinct animals. |
D.Surroundings of the endangered wildlife. |
A.To list some endangered animals. |
B.To encourage protection of animals. |
C.To introduce endangered species books. |
D.To call on readers to fight illegal hunting. |
9 . Learn With Homer
Price: Free
Grade level: Pre-K, K
Skill: Comprehension, Phonics (拼读法)
Device: iPad
It’s a learn-to-read app for kids aged 3 to 6 that includes drawing, voice recording, stories, songs, and more, along with more traditional phonics exercises.
This app can be helpful for kids who have speech production problems and language organization problems.
Inspiration Maps
Price: $ 9.99
Grade level: 4th and above
Skill: Comprehension, Writing
Device: iPad
Inspiration Maps is a mind-mapping tool that helps kids visually (视觉上) organize ideas. They can create maps, organizers, brainstorms, and text outlines. Outlines can be changed to maps, and maps can be changed to outlines. Users can share creations by emailing, printing, or saving to iTunes, Dropbox, Photos, or the app (as PDF or PNG files) . The Lite version (简化版本),which is free, lets kids create up to five mind maps with no sharing choices.
Aesop’s Quest
Price: $ 0.99
Skill: Comprehension
Grade level: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Device: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Aesop’s Quest, based on Aesop’s Fables, is a learning game where the student must remember parts of a story to complete a level. At the end of each story level, the student is rewarded with tests. After solving the tests, the story is complete and the child can continue to the next story.
Developed together with the Virginia Department of Education.
Light Sail
Grade level: Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and above
Price: Free
Skill: Comprehension
Device: iPad
Light Sail is an e-reading platform that helps teachers support their students’ independent reading. Students can use Light Sail to check out text from their schools’ online libraries and read the books directly on their iPad. As students progress through a book, questions appear to check their comprehension. As students complete these assessments (评定), they earn prizes.
1. What do the four apps have in common?A.They try to improve kids’ comprehension ability. |
B.They are developed for high-school students. |
C.They can be downloaded onto iPhone. |
D.They are free of charge. |
A.Learn With Homer | B.Aesop’s Quest | C.Light Sail | D.Inspiration Maps |
A.It is developed only for teachers. |
B.It is a platform to support students’ independent reading. |
C.It helps users to finish their homework. |
D.It develops users’ comprehension through games. |
10 . Do you like reading British novels? If your answer is “yes”, you can click www. fltrp.com and find some information about them from the following book list.
Red Roses By Christine Lindop 40 pages Price: $7 | Dead Man’s Island By John Escott 57 pages Price: $10 | The Jungle Book By Rudyard Kipling 67 pages Price: $15 |
Dracula By Bram Stoker 75 pages Price: $9 | The Mystery of Allegra By Peter Foreman 70 pages Price: $12 | The Children of the New Forest By Frederick Marryat 89 pages Half price: $8 now |
A.Christine Lindop. | B.Peter Foreman. |
C.Frederick Marryat. | D.Rudyard Kipling. |
A.Red Roses. | B.Dracula. |
C.Dead Man’s Island. | D.The Children of the New Forest. |
A.$8. | B.$4. | C.$16. | D.$12. |
A.The Mystery of Allegra. | B.Dracula. |
C.Red Roses. | D.Dead Man’s Island. |
A.On the Internet. | B.On TV. |
C.In magazine. | D.In a newspaper. |