1 . Books teach us about truth , science , literature , friendship and the value of love and caring. Here are 4 books you should read at least once in your life.
1. Charlotte’s web by E.B. White
Charlotte’s web is a novel about a pig named wilbur and a spider named Charlotte written by American author E.B. white. It first came out in 1952, with illustrations by Garth Williams. Alive-action film version was published in 2006. White’s novel is a lesson for children and a reminder for adults of the beauty of nature and the importance of respecting every creature on this earth.
2. The Little prince by Antoine De saint-Exupery
The most-translated book in French, The Little prince is the story of a little boy who falls to Earth from a minor planet to try to understand mankind. In his travels he meets a series of strange and delightful characters. It is a fable about the foolishness of man and man’s tendency toward self-destruction, as well as the transformative power of friendship and trust.
3. The kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The kite Runneris is the story of the unlikely and complicated friendship between Amir, the son of a wealthy merchant, and Hassan, the son of his father’s servant. Hosseini brings his homeland to life for us, showing us a world of ordinary people, the enduring love of friendship, and the power of forgiveness.
4. Required Reading for All Teenagers by Douglas pagels
Much-loved for its mix of heartfelt thoughts, Required Reading for All Teenagers combines the words of Douglas pagels with the writings of famous people from the fields of sports. Now in are designed version, it is a better-than-ever source that gives parents some solid advice on parenting teenagers.
1. What do we know about charlotte’s web?A.It was once adapted for a film. | B.It was illustrated by E.B. white. |
C.It was originally released in 2006. | D.It was specially designed for kids. |
A.Animals. | B.Friendship. | C.Forgiveness. | D.Celebrities. |
A.Charlotte’s web. | B.The Little prince. |
C.The kite Runner. | D.Required Reading for All Teenagers. |
2 . Anxieties (忧虑) about children and reading are not unusual, but news that fewer than half of those aged between 8 and 18 admit to actually enjoying it — the lowest level since 2005 — should raise a red flag. The survey, conducted by the National Literacy Trust ahead of World Book Day last Thursday, also showed a worrying picture of growing inequality.
10% of 3,000 parents interviewed across the UK said they were too stressed to read to their child because of economic pressures. And the percentage doubled among those who described themselves as struggling with financial problems. However, the sales data for the last year, released by an organization called Nielsen BookScan, showed a 15% increase in the overall number of children’s books sold compared with 2019. If poorer families are spending less of the money invested in children’s reading, it follows that richer families must be investing more.
Therefore, what is to be done? At a time of financial stress, libraries have a key role to play. A positive sign that they are doing so came with borrowing figures for last year. Libraries are where children of all ages go to choose books for themselves, different from bookshops, which is always influenced by parents’ budgets and tastes.
This is why the libraries are such an important part of the reading ecology. However, libraries have long been in the frontline (前线) of cuts to public services, especially libraries in schools. While prisons in the UK have libraries, primary schools are not. The result, according to one survey, is that 14% of kids have no library space at all. This disadvantage is more serious in the north of England, where children’s reading scores are lower.
As Children’s Prize winner in 2021, the author Cressida Cowell wrote an open letter to the prime minister, Boris Johnson, calling for an annual investment of £100 million a year in primary school libraries. Her demand should be taken seriously, as it directly meets the needs of children most badly affected by the cost of living crisis.
1. Which statement does the author probably agree with?A.Families with financial problems are on the increase. |
B.Family income influences children’s chance of reading. |
C.Children are not willing to read because of study pressure. |
D.Some UK parents can’t afford the time to read books for children. |
A.They tend to reflect parents’ tastes. |
B.They exist in every prison and school. |
C.They have already got enough financial support. |
D.They promote equality in children’s reading to some extent. |
A.It satisfies all citizens. | B.It will be taken into account. |
C.It offers reasonable advice. | D.It will solve the problem of inequality. |
A.Reading: a Mirror of Economy. | B.Children’s Reading: a Gift for All. |
C.Libraries: the Key to Reading Ability. | D.An Interview: Poor Families Are in Need. |
3 . Classic Books
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Published almost a century ago in 1925, the story of the striving Jay Gatsby is still deeply influential in its exploration of class, society, and the false promise that money can buy happiness. Gatsby’s misguided chase for his first love is a sad tale that spans the ages. At the time, the book was considered a commercial failure, but you’d be hard to find a high school course today that didn’t include it.
Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger
Written in 1951, Catcher in the Rye brilliantly describes the lonely teen experience of having to grow up and leave the tenderness and innocence(纯真)of childhood behind. Though young adult fiction didn’t exist in its current form when J.D. Salinger wrote the novel, it’s considered one of the first teen books and constantly appears on high school reading lists.
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
Written in 1818, this classic from Mary Shelley tells the tale of Victor Frankenstein and the monster(怪物) he creates. The themes of creation and responsibility the book explores still exist today, as technology and science produce more possibilities and power than ever before.
Little Women
Louis May Alcott
The story of the March sisters is a true American classic, and one of the most popular books written by a woman. Published in 1868 and set in the time of the Civil War, the book is popular because of its description of strong women and sisterly love. Not only is the novel a classic, but its film adaptations (of which there have been many) became classics in their own right.
1. What do the first two books have in common?A.They belong to children’s books. | B.They explore the theme of love. |
C.They are read in high school. | D.They are based on students’ stories. |
A.It reflects present subjects. | B.It is connected with science. |
C.It produces more possibilities. | D.It is about Mary Shelley’s story. |
A.The Great Gatsby. | B.Catcher in the Rye |
C.Frankenstein. | D.Little Women. |
4 . For many kids, reading doesn’t come easily. For parents, they can read with their kids often, and trying these simple ways can help their kids become excited about reading.
Read and reread.
Read aloud. Reading aloud to kids helps them build their vocabulary, introduces new facts and ideas, and helps them connect sounds with letters on the page. By reading with kids, parents also show they enjoy reading for fun themselves!
Create opportunities to read and write beyond the pages. It is necessary for parents to provide kids with many chances to read every day. Parents can write notes and leave them on children’s pillows, in a lunchbox or in a pocket. Parents can also ask friends and relatives to send postcards, letters, emails or text messages.
Get help if parents are worried. If parents are concerned about their children’s abilities or willingness to read, they can get help.
A.Start with kids’ choices. |
B.Reading aloud is not difficult for kids. |
C.Parents should pick their own favorite readings. |
D.Many kids reach for the same books again and again. |
E.Parents had better talk to their children’s doctors or teachers. |
F.Reading aloud provides time for parents and kids to enjoy together. |
G.Besides, parents can leave some special letters and words on the fridge. |
A book club can be an enriching, satisfying way
Davina Morgan-Witts, a book club expert at Book Browse, conducted
“It’s not that they say social time is unimportant but it’s secondary,” Morgan-Witts explains. “It’s because of the open discussion and the sharing of opinions
6 . Summer reading
Finding Junie Kim
by Ellen Oh
Middle schooler Junie Kim is facing bullying (欺凌) at school, but she keeps quiet. Then, for a school project, Junie interviews her grandparents, who grew up in Korea during wartime in the 1950s. In their story of struggle, Junie finds the courage to speak up. The book will encourage any kid who has ever been in Junie’s shoes.
Simon B. Rhymin’
by Dwayne Reed
Simon is starting fifth grade and wants everyone to call him Notorious D. O. G. because he wants to be a famous rapper (说唱歌手). But he’s shy about using his voice to express his thoughts. When a teacher asks the class to give a talk, Simon must face his fears. Simon B. Rhymin’ is a great book that will give confidence to readers who are going through similar struggles.
A Shot in the Arm!
by Don Brown
A Shot in the Arm! is a novel about the history of vaccines (疫苗). Readers learn how vaccines have been used throughout history to fight disease. The author also introduces people around the world who helped with the development of vaccines. A Shot in the Arm! is an exciting read that uses colorful drawings to pull the reader in.
The One Thing You’d Save
by Linda Sue Park
If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Writer Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this question in poems that show the different voices of a middle school class. Some choose baseball cards or toy animals. One picks a sweater that was passed down for generations. The book is illustrated (给……作插图) with black-and-white art. Readers of all ages will like this book. It helps you realize what matters most.
1. What problem does Simon have?A.He is bullied at school. | B.He fears receiving vaccines. |
C.He dislikes doing his homework. | D.He is afraid of expressing his ideas. |
A.Finding Junie Kim. | B.Simon B. Rhymin’. |
C.A Shot in the Arm! | D.The One Thing You’d Save. |
A.It is for teenage readers. | B.It is written in poem form. |
C.It has many colorful pictures. | D.It was written by Dwayne Reed. |
7 . How can we make learning and reading fun again? How can we get our children excited to open a book? Or explore a new subject? Here are some ideas we used. Besides, these don’t just work for kids!
Find Fun Bookmarks
Do you have a super comfortable place in your home just for reading? Perhaps it’s time to make one! Throw blankets on the floor or make a permanent window seat where anyone can go to enjoy a good book. By making your home suitable for reading, you’ll be setting the stage for lifelong readers.
Get Into a Program
Most libraries have a reading program that ends in a prize especially in the summer. If your kids don’t have one, make your own reading challenge or program.
Model Learning
If you want your kids to become lifelong learners and readers, they should see their parents doing it too. The truth is that we do what is modeled for us, not what someone tells us to do.
A.Create a Reading Spot |
B.Find a Place for Reading |
C.Find books that you love to read and join a challenge yourself |
D.One of the best gifts you could give your kids is a love for learning |
E.Adults can also use extra motivation to get our minds in high condition |
F.These cute printable bookmarks to color are the perfect start to reading |
G.Let the kids decide what they’d like to do if they hit their reading goals |
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9 . Being able to read is an important skill in today’s society. It is important because it develops the mind and imagination. A person who knows how to read can educate themselves in any area of life they are interested in.
Reading is an active mental process that improves your concentration and focus. Since you must concentrate in order to read, this requires you to focus and think about what you are reading.
Studies show if you don’t use your memory, it becomes more and more difficult to remember things.
The more you read, the more knowledgeable you become and with more knowledge comes more confidence. Reading about the diversity of life and exposing yourself to new ideas and more information help to develop the creative side of the brain and bring innovations (创新) into your thinking process.
When you are reading books, especially challenging ones, you will probably find yourself exposed to many new words. Do you remember when you learned to read, how you learned to figure out the meaning of one word by reading the other words in the sentence?
Reading can help you get access to the diversity of ethnicity (民族特点) of people, their customs and their lifestyles. You’ll become more aware of different places.
A.So it’s a chain reaction. |
B.Reading helps to strengthen your memory muscles. |
C.If you are feeling bored, then pick up a book and start reading. |
D.Reading is one of the most enjoyable hobbies a person can have. |
E.You will get the same benefit for building your vocabulary from reading books. |
F.It makes you use your brain, helping you to reason out things which are unfamiliar to you. |
G.Ever found yourself in an embarrassing situation where you didn’t have anything to talk about? |
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