1 . 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. |
2 . 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. |
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
4 . 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． |
5 . 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. 介绍该活动；2.推荐该活动；3.推荐理由。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Henry,
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Yours,
Li Hua
8 . Summer is approaching and the following books can accompany you during the hot season.
◆ And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner
Image Source: Penguin Random House
The smell of fresh-cut grass, the coldness of ice cream on your tongue and the sound of crickets（蟋蟀）at night join together. This romantic feast for senses is as much a celebration of the season as it is a summer bucket list! Attractive illustrations（插图）and descriptive text warm your heart and inspire play like never before.
Available from Amazon, $ 11.28
◆Three Little Words by Amy Novesky
Image Source: Disney Press
Dory’s “Just keep swimming!” message of perseverance is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like they were drowning. Follow Dory into an unforgettable adventure as she finds her way in this beautiful watercolor adventure of friendship and survival.
Available from Amazon, $ 12.06
◆ There Might be Lobsters by Carolyn Crimi
Image Source: Penguin Random House
Meet Suki. She’s a small dog with a big fear of the beach. When a rescue is in order, Suki saves the day, proving that there’s nothing to fear but fear itself. As a quite possibly perfect picture book for anxious kids fearful to try new experiences, this timeless treasure opens the door to calming dialogues and messages of bravery and victory.
Available from Amazon, $ 11.84
◆ Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
Image Source: Penguin Random House
You know that feeling when you’re as excited as you are scared to make a leap? That’s how Jabari feels about his first jump off the diving board. He knows how to swim. He knows jumping off surely looks fun. But does he have what it takes to take a try? With some gentle encouragement from his loving father, Jabari jumps.
Available from Amazon, $11.26
1. What can you enjoy in the book And Then Comes Summer?| A．The beauty of beach. | B．The joy of summer. |
| C．The loveliness of a dog. | D．The pleasure of swimming. |
| A．They are sold at the same price. | B．Their characters do the same sport. |
| C．They can be bought in different websites. | D．Their characters succeed in overcoming fear. |
| A．And Then Comes Summer. | B．There Might be Lobsters. |
| C．Three Little Words. | D．Jabari Jumps. |
9 . As the leaves start to change color and the autumn air turns fresh, sometimes nothing is more appealing than the attraction of a good book. Here are our four top picks for the best books.
The Most Fun We Ever Had
By Claire Lombardo
Doubleday
David and Marilyn have been married forever. Four kids and decades later, they're still as in love as the day they met. Lombardo paints an extraordinary picture of a family in what could well be one of the best novels published this year.
The Shadow King
By Maaza Mengiste
W. W. Norton & Company
A historical novel that takes place in the 1930s Ethiopia, The Shadow King focuses on the female soldiers who take up arms in World War II . In beautiful prose （叙述）, Mengiste shines a light on those whose lives are not often noticed.
Someone We Know
By Shari Lapena
Pamela Dorman Books
A quiet suburban town is shaken by a series of break-ins and a body that turns up in the trunk of a car in this latest psychological thriller by the author of The Couple Next Door. How are the crimes related? And what does the invader know?
The Only Plane in the Sky ： An Oral History of 9 /11
By Garrett M. Graff
Avid Reader Press
Journalist Graff puts together an oral history of 9/11 from the perspective of nearly everyone involved. Every single line is breathtaking and heartbreaking, weaving together the story of previously-unimaginable and tragic events that changed history.
1. Which of the following published the book about the army?| A．Doubleday. | B．W. W. Norton & Company. |
| C．Pamela Dorman Books. | D．Avid Reader Press. |
| A．Claire Lombardo. | B．Maaza Mengiste. |
| C．Shari Lapena. | D．Garrett M. Graff. |
| A．It's about some true stories in 9/11. |
| B．It's about some female soldiers in World War Ⅱ. |
| C．It's about a journalist's experience in 9/11. |
| D．It's about a single tragic event in 9/11. |
10 . For many of us, nothing is better than burying our head in a good book. Whether it's a crime story or a biography of someone's amazing life, it's good to read a book to switch off from the distractions of everyday life.
Professor Philip Davis, author of a book called Reading for Life, studies people in reading groups and found that it's reading literature --- written work thought to have artistic value, that has the best effect. He told the BBC that when reading something for pleasure, "...the brain begins to work from different parts, and it gets excited, it gets pre — emotional.
Of course, it's easy in our smartphone generation to abandon a good book and play with our phones instead. But opening up a paperback could be a simple way to help maintain our mental health.
| A．You can see the brain coming to life. |
| B．And you could always use an e-reader. |
| C．You can lend it to friends and forget you did. |
| D．It may seem obvious that reading is good for us. |
| E．It's thought that they can help you set targets and find focus. |
| F．Reading books is actually being identified as a treatment to sickness. |
| G．If you're not a concerned reader, it can be hard to know where to begin. |
