1 . How to read more and learn more
Today, more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone. It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends. But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks, the more, the better. It can open my eyes and improve my language skills.
◆ Clear your purpose for reading
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No matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may tell you the books they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.
◆ Give up books that you don’t enjoy
You may have chosen books that you are interested in, and they are right to your purpose. But while you are reading them, there may still be some books that you don’t enjoy reading. Whenever you realize that you aren’t enjoying the book you are reading, give it up.
◆ Set a reading goal
It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought. The reason is the books I bought don’t have a due date! I don’t need to return those books.
| A．Read only what you are interested in |
| B．Read the books borrowed from others. |
| C．Remember reading shouldn’t be a chore (烦恼事). |
| D．Of course, it also can help me to get good grades. |
| E．We need to get the latest news and communicate with friends. |
| F．Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. |
| G．Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day. |
2 . Marie Curie and Her Daughters
by Imogen Greenberg
Illustrated (插图) by Isabel Greenberg
You’ve probably heard of scientist Marie Curie and her discoveries, but how about her daughters, Irene and Eve? This beautiful illustrated book follows the adventures of the family as they save lives during wars, travel around the world, and change the history of science.
Swordswoman!
by Devika Rangachari
Discover the amazing true story of Queen Lakshmibai of Jhansi — an Indian queen who could read and write. Find out how she trained other women to fight next to her and became a symbol of resistance to British rule in India in 1857.
Queens: 3,000 Years of the Most Incredible Women in History
by Victoria Crossman
Celebrating queens from all over the world and through history, this book describes Cleopatra of Egypt, Queen Nanny of Jamaica, Catherine the Great of Russia, Empress Jingu of Japan, Boudicca in Britain and Queen Elizabeth II, among others. It’s full of illustrations and details.
The Girl with Her Head in the Clouds
by Karen McCombie
Illustrated by Anneli Bray
London, 1904. When a couple of showmen need help with a stunt, 16-year-old Dolly volunteers. Soon, she’s busy with working as a parachutist (跳伞者). This story is based on the real life of parachute performer Dolly Shepherd.
1. Which of the following books is science-related?| A．Queens: 3,000 Years of the Most Incredible Women in History. |
| B．The Girl with Her Head in the Clouds. |
| C．Marie Curie and Her Daughters. |
| D．Swordswoman! |
| A．Imogen Greenberg’s. | B．Devika Rangachari’s. |
| C．Victoria Crossman’s. | D．Karen McCombie’s. |
| A．They have the same social background. | B．They describe the influence of wars. |
| C．They are created by two people. | D．They are about women heroes. |
3 . The last school bell rings and your kids are off for the summer. For most kids, those thoughts of schoolwork and lessons are a distant memory that they won’t be thinking about again until fall. So it’s important for them to continue some learning.
Have your kids hit the library.
Encourage your kids to read by taking them to the library during the summer. If they don’t have a library card, get them one. Many local libraries sponsor summer reading clubs that keep your kids wanting to read. Be sure to let your kids pick their own books out; summer is for fun reading.
Have your kids read every day.
Ask your kids to read outside in the sun. Join them, read aloud their favorite books, no matter how many times you have read them. Pick a time every day when you all stop and read as a family together. Nothing will stimulate a child to read more than to have adults reading with them.
Find other ways to encourage the kids.
If you are planning a family trip, have them check out the map. Let your kids go online and research where you are going. Have your kids check the weather report in the newspaper or what big event is happening and then have them report back on it at dinner time. Have your kids check out magazines or websites for recipes that can be prepared.
Improve your kids’ writing skills.
Learning to express your thoughts. Writing in a logical manner is a skill that is often lost. To help your kids, have them write about things during the summer. If your kids love something such as animals, have them write reports about them to share with the family. If you are going on a trip, have your kids keep a travel journal.
1. What should parents do in the library?| A．Stay with their kids and read books together. | B．Help their kids find useful books. |
| C．Read more books helpful to their study. | D．Let their kids choose books they have interests in. |
| A．lead their children to finds ways to prepare things by themselves |
| B．encourage their children to use the Internet as much as they can |
| C．write all the things they have experienced during the trip |
| D．check the information and tell the kids what big event is happening |
| A．Nature and Science | B．All about Space | C．Philosophy for Life | D．Family and Society |
4 . One of the best things about historical stories is that they can make you interested in learning more about the actual history of the time period.
This Rebel HeartKatherine Locke
This impressive historical story transports readers to 1956 Hungary during the revolution(革命). Csilla grew up near a magic river, but when her country falls apart, and her world crashes around her, she must decide between leaving her home or fighting to save it.
The Peach RebellionWendelin Van Draanen
In post-World War II California, three teenage girls from different backgrounds get bound(捆绑)together through hardship, secrets, and friendship. In this beautiful coming-of-age story, the girls face the storms on their way bravely, helping each other through love and loss.
Luck of the TitanicStacey Lee
The terrible disaster is as attractive as ever in this historical story. Unable to board the ship as a regular passenger, Val hides in it and manages to travel along. She dreams of getting a job at a circus in New York City, but she doesn’t expect to fight for survival(生存)along the way.
Dream CountryShannon Gibney
A fascinating look at the connection between Liberia and America, Dream Country explores the lives of five generations of a family searching for freedom. Heartbreaking and honest, this journey through history is about family, dreams, and the hope for a better future.
1. What is the purpose of this text?| A．To explain scientific facts. | B．To describe historic events. |
| C．To remember famous people. | D．To introduce historical books. |
| A．She is interested in historical stories. | B．She gets aboard the ship with a ticket. |
| C．She meets many hardships along the journey. | D．She works in a circus in New York city. |
| A．Deep love for their country. | B．Long-lasting friendship. |
| C．Struggling spirit. | D．Spirit of freedom. |
5 . The best books for kids
Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
Hilo doesn’t know where he’s from, why he fell out of the sky, what he’s doing on Earth—or why he can’t go to school in only his underwear. This series by Judd Winick is as funny as it is exciting, and tells the action-packed adventures of the boy robot who cares deeply about his human friends.Ages 5-12.
Who Was? and What Was? series
Think of each volume in this series as a history lesson for a child. The books cover everything from the Constitution to the Colosseum, and Paul Revere to Pele. The already detailed series continues to add titles—your little one can read up on just about any person, place or historical event. Ages 8 and up.
Encyclopedia Brown series
A children’s version of Sherlock Holmes, this series by Donald J. Sobol satisfies curious readers through the stories of a young detective, Leroy Brown. Nicknamed “Encyclopedia“ for his vast range of knowledge, he welcomes neighborhood kids to present their cases in his garage before setting out to solve the mystery.Ages 8-12.
Holes
One of the rare books to win both a Newbery Medal and a National Book Award, the story by Louis Sachar follows Stanley Yelnats as he fights with the curse that has followed his family for generations. The book with a mystery at its core is by turns funny, heartbreaking and deeply thoughtful. Ages 8-12.
1. What kind of book is the one suitable for 6-year-olds?| A．A romance story. | B．A folk tale. |
| C．Science fiction. | D．A horror story. |
| A．Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth | B．Who Was? and What Was? series. |
| C．Encyclopedia Brown series. | D．Holes. |
| A．Judd Winick’s. | B．Donald J. Sobol’s. |
| C．Leroy Brown’s. | D．Louis Sachar’s. |
| A．Check her eyes. | B．Have a rest. | C．Read a book. |
7 . Four Most Popular Books
Emily’s House
by Amy Belding Brown
Margaret Maher works as the servant in the family home of poet Emily Dickinson, cleaning, cooking, and defending her hostess from prying (窥探) eyes. Margaret’s special voice brings this novel to life; it’s a viewpoint full of honesty, humor, and clever observations.
All In
by Billie Jean King
The tennis champion writes about her life with self-awareness, while not underplaying her role as a trailblazer (先驱) for women’s rights. She isn’t satisfied with her younger self for feeling a need to hide her sexual identity to safeguard her career, and touches on the damage that secret caused.
Pastoral Song
by James Rebanks
English sheep farmer and writer James Rebanks offers a sustainable method for raising animals, preserving habitat, caring for the environment and helping small farmers all at the same time.
Agatha of Little Neon
by Claire Luchette
This is a novel about desire and sisterhood, figuring out how you fit in (or don’t), and the unexpected friends who help you find your truest self.
Agatha is one of four young nuns (修女), who tend to the residents of Little Neon, a house in Rhode Island. She has lived every day of the last nine years with her sisters: they work together, laugh together and pray together. Their world is contained within the little house they share. The four of them are devoted to Mother Roberta and to their quiet, purposeful life.
1. Who will probably be interested in the book Emily’s House?| A．Those who support women’s rights. | B．Those who love poetry. |
| C．Those who are fond of nature. | D．Those who like playing tennis. |
| A．Emily’s House. | B．All In. |
| C．Pastoral Song. | D．Agatha of Little Neon. |
| A．Amy Belding Brown. | B．Billie Jean King |
| C．James Rebanks | D．Claire Luchette. |
8 . Criticism is judgment. A critic is a judge. A judge must study and think about the material presented to him, accept it, correct it or reject it after thinking over what he has read, watched or heard.
Another word for criticism is appreciation. When I criticize or appreciate some object or another, I look for its good points and bad points. In reading any printed or written matter, I always have a pencil in hand and put any comments in the book or on a separate paper. In other words, I always talk back to the writer.
That sort of critical reading might well be called creative reading because I am thinking along with the author, asking him questions, seeing whether he answers the questions and how well he answers them. I mark the good passages to store them in my memory and ask myself about every other part and about the complete piece of writing; where, how and why could or should I improve upon it?
You might think that doing what I suggested is work. Yes, it is, but the work is a pleasure because I can feel my brain expanding, my emotion reacting and my way of living change.
Reading exercises is a great influence on a person. If pictures, still or moving, accompany the reading, the memory will retain the material for a long time.
Just as evil books can corrupt, so also can good books gradually work a change on a corrupt person.
Let's get back to the beneficial effects of thinking while reading. It helps us to enlarge our minds. We understand more about the universe, its people and many of its wonders. We learn to think and observe in new ways. We certainly do get a feeling for the language we are reading. All good writers in any language have been readers who read critically and continuously.
1. According to the writer, creative reading is ________.| A．raising questions and answering them for the author |
| B．reading and giving comments on the materials one has read |
| C．thinking in the same line with the author |
| D．storing up facts in one's memory |
| A．asks what he does not understand |
| B．talks back to the author |
| C．understand the background on which the works are based |
| D．looks for the good and bad points of the material he has read |
| A．following one's thought closely | B．accepting |
| C．considering | D．agreeing |
| A．understand more about their surrounding than others. |
| B．have a thorough insight to the problem in life. |
| C．have the feeling of the language they read. |
| D．have read extensively(广泛地) and critically |
1.看电影：省时间，有趣，易懂；
2.读原著：细节多，语言优美；
3.你的看法。
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10 . The following books have come out recently, and possibly you would like to read them.
This Atmosphere of Love Franklin Bass Jr.
www. authorhouse.com
Paperback $12. 95 E-book $3. 99
This Atmosphere of Love shares Franklin Bass Jr.’s collection of poems from 2008 to 2012 that speaks about his true feelings and experiences of love.
An Irish Girl Marilyn Hering
www. iuniverse.com
Paperback $13. 99 E-book $3. 99
Inspired by true events of the Irish famine (饥荒), An Irish Girl combines a tale of the famine with a heart-broken story of love and loss.
The Prison Planet Denis Goodwin
www. xlibris.com
Hardback $46. 98 Paperback $34. 45 E-book $4. 99 Audiobook $9. 99
Sometimes, the reality prescribed (规定) to us doesn’t explain what we experience. If you too know something isn’t right and want to see the bigger picture, the bottom line is here.
A Deadly Homecoming Jane Bennett Munro
www. iuniverse.com
Hardback $23. 99 Paperback $13. 99 E-book $3. 99 Audiobook $9. 99
When her mother asks her to investigate a friend’s disappearance, Toni Day heads to her hometown to solve a complex murder (谋杀) case that leaves her own life hanging in the balance.
1. Who is a poet among all the writers?| A．Franklin Bass Jr. | B．Marilyn Hering. |
| C．Denis Goodwin. | D．Jane Bennett Munro. |
| A．$13. 99. | B．$9. 99. | C．$4. 99. | D．$3. 99 |
| A．The Prison Planet. | B．A Deadly Homecoming. |
| C．An Irish Girl. | D．This Atmosphere of Love. |
