1 . Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation
by Stuart Gibbs
The CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式) called Pandora, which could destroy the world if the wrong people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who's as smart as Albert Einstein. People who like action-packed mysteries will enjoy reading this exciting book.
AstroNuts
by Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg
In AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore, the headquarters (总部) of NNASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story's theme (主题) is simple: Don't harm the planet. Readers who love fantasy will enjoy AstroNuts.
Stargazing
by Jen Wang
Christine hears that Moon, who's new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on author Jen Wang's experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship and how people are able to change.
Roll with It
by Jamie Sumner
Roll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to navigate (处理) a new school and new friendships. This page-turner is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of family and how being different is special.
1. Which book tells readers to protect the place we live in?| A．AstroNuts |
| B．Stargazing. |
| C．Roll with It. |
| D．Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation. |
| A．It talks about friendship. |
| B．It tells stories about animals. |
| C．It contains lots of scientific knowledge. |
| D．It was written according to the author's experiences. |
| A．She had difficulty in making friends. |
| B．She had an accident which left her in a wheelchair. |
| C．She went to a new school and had to start all over again. |
| D．She lost her mum and was taken care of by her grandpa. |
2 . When I was eleven, my parents gave me the first book I ever owned--The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe. It was written by the famous novelist Edgar Allan Poe. I clearly remember opening it, reading the first lines of the book, and saying to myself, “So this is what reading is!” I was delighted. Little did I know at the time that I was at the beginning of a lifelong journey.
So, if I read my first real book at the age of eleven, what was I reading before then? In a word, these books are relatively plotless and repetitive, and they attempt to teach children to recognize letters and their sounds and to build their vocabulary. But I still had no idea what writing was. In Poe's stories, the sentences were more complex and stylish than anything I had ever read before.
Poe, in short, was a start. My parents gave me that first book, but then I searched for other books. I liked science, which led me to discover Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Other writers followed in quick one after another, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Arthur C. Clarke. But I didn't limit myself to science fiction. Other books that deeply impressed me, and which I have carried on my life's journey, include: The Yearling. Shane, Ivanhoe, Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Good Earth.
It went on from there. I became that kid who, long after his parents turned the lights off, hid under the covers with a flashlight, a book, and his greatest fear of being discovered and having his flashlight taken away. I realized that my parents must have known I was defying them. But in their wisdom they pretended to ignore it. And so I owe my start as a reader to my parents.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?| A．The first book the author read was a novel. |
| B．The author didn't read any books before 11. |
| C．The author developed an interest in reading. |
| D．The importance of reading was understood by the author. |
| A．To broaden children's visions. |
| B．To teach kids how to write. |
| C．To arouse kids' interest in novels. |
| D．To help children learn new words. |
| A．He tried doing scientific research. |
| B．He expanded the range of reading materials. |
| C．He started to write science fiction. |
| D．He advised his parents to buy more books. |
| A．disobeying | B．blaming |
| C．appreciating | D．satisfying |
3 . Different from a text-heavy novel, coffee table books offer large images and smaller sections of text, allowing us to easily dive in and explore.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art： Masterpiece Paintings by Kathryn Calley Galitz
If you're unable to wander along the corridors of this world-famous museum yourself, don't panic ： this book offers an impressive insight into some of the masterpieces housed here. Amazing images will attract the casual reader, while insights from Galitz, curator (馆长)of the museum, into different pieces are set to engage art and history lovers alike.
Destinations of a Lifetime ： 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places by National Geographic
With large, striking photos, a mere glance through this book will fuel the urge to travel. Besides a few of the hot places, there are plenty of destinations you may not have heard of. Alongside images of dramatic landscapes, accompanying text reveals highlights at each spot and handy tips on experiencing them like a local.
Secret Gardeners by Victoria Summerley
When thinking of some of Britain's most famous names, their busy, jet-set lifestyles probably spring to mind. But, away from the public eye, these individuals are just like us, and love nothing more than spending hours in their gardens. The pages of this beautiful book share fantastic images from the gardens of 25 well-known personalities.
The Story of Food： An Illustrated History of Everything We Eat by DK
The origins and facts of different ingredients are included in this book, along with explorations into the development of cooking over the ages. The book is more text heavy, but don't let that put you off： there are still plenty of beautiful photos and vivid illustrations throughout.
1. Which of the following books includes opinions from an expert?| A．Secret Gardeners. | B．The Story of Food, |
| C．Destinations of a Lifetime. | D．The Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
| A．History of cooking. | B．Tips on traveling cheaply. |
| C．Lifestyles of personalities. | D．Private gardens in Britain. |
| A．It contains bigger sections of words. |
| B．It provides data people never heard of. |
| C．It appeals to casual readers and specialists. |
| D．It shares fantastic images by well-known people. |
4 . I have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.
My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old. It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.
As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main source (来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.
I always read, using different voices, as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it! It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books.
Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on form generation to generation.
As a novelist, I’ve found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t afford to purchase a book. I see libraries as a safe haven (避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy (盗版行为) and 1 think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can.
1. Which word best describes the author’s relationship with books as a child?| A．Inseparable. | B．Uneasy. | C．Awful. | D．Casual. |
| A．Pleasure from working in the library. | B．A closer bond developed with the readers. |
| C．Fun from acting out the stories. | D．Joy of reading passed on in the family. |
| A．Give money to book fairs. | B．Write for social media. |
| C．Buy her novels. | D．Support libraries. |
| A．Reading: A Source of Knowledge | B．My Idea about writing |
| C．My Love of the Library | D．Library: A Haven for the Young |
1．喜欢的著作；
2．你喜欢它的原因或它对你的影响；
3．希望对方给你推荐一些经典英文名著。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
How is everything going?
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Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
6 . Books to Read in Your 20s
The Kite Runner
By Khaled Hosseini
As a Middle Eastern and North African Studies student, I have a great interest in books about what takes place in this area. I first read this book in high school and really enjoyed it because of its accurate language. If any of you is interested in reading this book and hasn't yet, I highly recommend it.
Fire fly Lane
By Kristin Hannah
This is my favorite book. It is a story about friendship, love and life lessons. The story covers the lives of two best friends, Tully and Kate, from childhood to adulthood. I learned so much about friendship and life. So, read Firefly Lane! You'll laugh, you'll cry, and then you'll share this book to your best friend.
Half the Sky
By Nicholas Kristof
For any person of any age, Half the Sky is a must-read. It describes the struggle of women and the most pressing human rights problems of our time: the common oppression of women and girls.
The Little Prince
By Antoine de Saint
This children's book is simple. It might seem like a wrong book to recommend to someone in their twenties, but perhaps that's what makes it a good choice. It sings praises to exploration and shows the importance of making friends.
1. Who is the writer of the book The Kite Runner?| A．Khaled Hosseini. | B．Kristin Hannah. |
| C．Nicholas Kristof. | D．Antoine de Saint. |
| A．It's written by Tully and Kate. | B．It talks about friendship and life. |
| C．It's a simple book for children. | D．It's a comic book with humorous writing. |
| A．The Kite Runner. | B．Firefly Lane. |
| C．Half the Sky. | D．The Little Prince. |
7 . As France enters a strict four-week lockdown in order to prevent a dangerous second wave of coronavirus, its independent booksellers have requested the status of an essential service．
A statement announced by booksellers' association wants bookshops to be listed alongside supermarkets and drugstores as necessary to human well-being．Bookstores might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think about what's needed in a dangerous situation, but they offer mental comfort that few other businesses can match．"Books satisfy our needs for understanding, reflection, sharing and communication, even in separation," says the statement．They appeal to the French government to "leave our bookstores open, so that social separation is not also cultural isolation．"
Bookstores have already established rules of conduct that allow shopping to occur in a safe, gem-free manner．They want curbside（路边）pickup to be allowed to continue, which means placing a customer's order to his car trunk without the buyer leaving his vehicle．The staff should wear a mask and maintain at least six feet of distance while delivering goods．
We also reached out to the American Booksellers Association（ABA）to learn whether American booksellers also view themselves as a much-needed service．CEO Allison Hill admits that booksellers "in no way outweigh healthcare workers during the stay-at-home period," but the role of bookstores and books should not be underestimated．Books are important to many people this year for various reasons, including homeschooling, education, emotional support, connection, and humanity．That is why "bookstores in the U．S．are given essential status during shutdowns so that they can continue offering curbside service．" Despite this, independent booksellers are struggling across the US, as they are in France．Hill said in a press release that one bookshop has closed per week since COVID-19 started and that 25% are in danger of closing by January．
1. Why did the association announce the statement?| A．To keep bookstores running． | B．To run bookshops near markets． |
| C．To compete with US booksellers． | D．To stress the benefits of books． |
| A．By providing home delivery． | B．By giving away free masks． |
| C．By offering less contact pickup． | D．By forcing buyers to leave the cars． |
| A．American bookstores are considered necessary． |
| B．The great importance of books is overlooked． |
| C．Booksellers are more important than doctors． |
| D．A quarter of bookstores have closed by January． |
| A．Books offer mental support in tough times． |
| B．Bookstores should be an essential service． |
| C．Bookstores are at the risk of closing down． |
| D．Booksellers contribute a lot during the pandemic． |
8 . Calling all book lovers! Support your reading habit without paying a cent or even taking a trip to the library.
The Library of Congress
If you’re looking for classics online, the Library of Congress has got you covered. With more than 60 classic books available, this is the perfect website if you have a specific classic you’re looking to read. It also includes children’s classics like Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella.
Project Gutenberg
Founded in 1971, Project Gutenberg is the oldest eBook collection online. While the website asks for donations (捐赠), no fees are required for reading the free online books they offer. There are more than 56,000 eBooks to choose from, and they are Kindle-compatible and easy to download.
BookBub
If you’re a book lover who's always looking for something new to read, BookBub is a site you need in your life. To access this site and its thousands of available eBooks you need to create an account (账户), but it’s totally free. Once you’ve created an account, the site asks you to pick your favorite genres so that it can provide the best reading recommendations (推荐). If you want to learn more about BookBub, click here.
BookRix
BookRix allows readers to download free ebooks onto their iPads? tablets? eReaders, and smartphones. The site offers books from self-published authors as well as books that are part of the public domain. The homepage group books into different types including fiction, fantasy, romance, thrillers, so you can easily find a new book to read.
1. Which should one choose if they want to read classical fairy tale books?| A．The Library of Congress. | B．Project Gutenberg. |
| C．BookBub. | D．BookRix. |
| A．All the eBooks are totally free. |
| B．Some of the ebooks are classics. |
| C．It recommends books for readers. |
| D．Thousands of eBooks are available. |
| A．A newspaper. | B．The Internet. |
| C．A magazine. | D．A notice board. |
1.你校学生课外阅读的时间有限
2. 造成此种现象的原因
3. 你对课外阅读的看法
注意：
1. 根据所给提示，适当增加细节，要求内容充实，语意连贯。
2. 词数120左右，开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：课外阅读 extra-curricular reading
Dear Helen,
Thank you for your email. I am writing to tell you the extra-curricular reading in our school.
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Best wishes!
Yours
Li Hua
1.小说简介；
2.推荐理由；
3.阅读建议。
注意：1.词数100左右：
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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