| A．Read a novel. | B．See a movie. | C．Watch a TV program. |
| A．A book. | B．Bill Gates. | C．Computer technology. |
1. What does the man suggest the woman do about her book?
| A．Call a publisher. |
| B．Advertise it herself. |
| C．Ask their teacher for advice. |
| A．About 200. | B．About 350. | C．About 700. |
| A．A digital copy. | B．A printed copy. | C．A handwritten copy. |
4 . Recently I’ve been drawn to books which motivate me to look at myself, and hopefully make me a better “me”. The Courage to Be Disliked, by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koya, has a title I just can’t go past.
The book has taken Japan by storm, using the theories of philosopher Alfred Adler to create conversations between a fictional philosopher and a young man. The conversations cover many broad, interesting and sensitive topics. The philosopher character sticks by the theories of Adler, and explains how we are competent to determine our own lives, and be free of the influence of past experiences and others’ expectations. It’s a way of thinking that allows us to develop the courage to change and to ignore the limitations placed on us.
These often complex topics are played out in a conversational style between the two men. While it’s easy to follow the conversations, the topics will knock around in your own head as you work out whether you sit on the side of the philosopher, the young man, or somewhere in between. The book is well-received by readers primarily owing to the fact that it presents two well-balanced viewpoints in the arguments. You’ll find yourself doing household chores, or at your keyboard, unpacking all the information in your mind and coming to your own conclusions.
You will wholeheartedly agree on some points and want to throw the book at the wall at others. Its content is polarizing (两极分化) and I certainly don’t agree with everything the philosopher or the young man says, but I think that’s the point. The Courage to Be Disliked is there to start a conversation with yourself and do some slightly uncomfortable soul-searching.
1. Which category does the book belong to?| A．Self-improvement. | B．Philosophy theory. |
| C．Collection of experiences. | D．Biography of Alfred Adler. |
| A．People are free of their past influence. | B．People can take charge of their life course. |
| C．People should live up to others’ expectations. | D．People ought to take their limitations seriously. |
| A．By listing sufficient data. | B．By making comparisons. |
| C．By following the time line. | D．By presenting dialogues. |
| A．It shows ideas in plain language. | B．It displays the scientific statistics. |
| C．It offers balanced sides to the topics. | D．It avoids the use of philosophic terms. |
5 . If you’re looking for a new book to read, you’re in luck-every October sees the most books published in a single day and this year it falls on October 12. These are some of the biggest new titles to pick up.
●A Stroke of the Pen by Terry Pratchett, priced £20.
It contains 20 short stories written in the seventies and eighties in the last century. This delightful collection is inventive and engaging, often with a twisty end. The comedic fantasies that shape this book make a fun read.
●A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand, priced £16. 99. Available now.
It is a read attracting readers’ curiosity to the end and the end is beyond expectation. The short chapters, complex characters, and beautifully yet scarily written descriptions make the novel an irresistible page-turner.
●Divine Might by Natalie Haynes, priced £20. Available now.
You’ve likely heard their names — Hera, Demeter, The Furies — and you may think you know their stories. But Haynes’ manages to give these well-known Greek goddesses a new voice by telling their story from a different view.
●Secrets of the Forest by Alicia Klepeis, illustrated by Kristen Adam, priced £14. 99. Available now.
American children’s author Alicia Klepeis has over 170 works for young audiences to her name, all with an educational angle. Through these delightful bite-sized bedtime stories, readers are guided to learn about the real biology and behavior of the incredible creatures. These stories should be treasured and handed down through generations to come.
1. What do A Stroke of the Pen and A Haunting on the Hill have in common?| A．Both are realistic. | B．Both are scary. |
| C．Both are on sale. | D．Both have a surprise end. |
| A．A Stroke of the Pen. | B．A Haunting on the Hill. |
| C．Divine Might. | D．Secrets of the Forest. |
| A．Elizabeth writes stories for children. |
| B．Alicia is good at writing fairy tales. |
| C．Divine Might tells old stories creatively. |
| D．Every October 12th is the new book day. |
| A．Out of date. | B．Unsuitable for students. | C．Worth reading. |
| A．In a bookstore. | B．In a library. | C．In a classroom. |
1.读书的重要性；
2.如何开展读书活动；
3.发出倡议。
注意：1.写作词数应为100词左右。
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear students,
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1.目的；
2.形式；
3.反响。
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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10 . Many people do not read the classics. Their reasons begin with the language being too difficult and end with the storyline too distant to the present context.
Don’t be afraid to be confused.
We get it: it’s hard to power through confusion. It doesn’t feel great when a book makes you feel confused. Every reader has to start somewhere.
Research, research, research.
This step is self-explanatory. While it’s not hard to just pick a book up, we know how difficult it can be to convince yourself to do so. Remind yourself that it’s a new learning chance. Take a deep breath, then leap onto the deck (甲板) of Melville’s Pequod or step cautiously through the gates of Castle Dracula.
Remember: there is no right answer.
There is no perfect way to read a classic text. There is no fixed interpretation (解读) and no exact answer. Your goal as a reader is to discover what aspects are meaningful to you. Just enjoy the process.
| A．Just pick the book up |
| B．Allow the book to grow with you |
| C．It has some form of historical influence |
| D．Before you turn to page one, do some digging |
| E．Love for classics is obviously not at first sight |
| F．Never beat yourself up for not knowing something |
| G．Even if your interpretation of the work isn’t perfect, it’s still valuable |
