1. 喜爱的书（或故事）的简介；
2. 你的收获或感受。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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2 . Reading good books is one of the greatest pleasures in life. It
Whatever may be our main purpose in reading, good books should never fail to give us
One of the most valuable gifts from books is
| A．achieves | B．reduces | C．increases | D．threatens |
| A．duties | B．sorrows | C．chances | D．diseases |
| A．completely | B．occasionally | C．frequently | D．desperately |
| A．performances | B．prejudices | C．responsibilities | D．surroundings |
| A．agreement | B．treatment | C．enjoyment | D．judgement |
| A．lonely | B．lazy | C．tired | D．guilty |
| A．average | B．imaginary | C．typical | D．fortunate |
| A．greet | B．shock | C．worry | D．delight |
| A．uncertain | B．impractical | C．unfamiliar | D．unnecessary |
| A．make fun of | B．take care of | C．catch sight of | D．pay attention to |
| A．appreciate | B．believe | C．remember | D．ignore |
| A．challenge | B．abandon | C．understand | D．persuade |
| A．pleasure | B．knowledge | C．experience | D．success |
| A．But | B．Or | C．If | D．So |
| A．return | B．recover | C．graduate | D．escape |
| A．anything | B．nothing | C．everything | D．something |
| A．pay | B．stop | C．guess | D．race |
| A．reason | B．evidence | C．danger | D．instruction |
| A．However | B．Meanwhile | C．Otherwise | D．Anyway |
| A．purposes | B．possibilities | C．directions | D．suggestions |
3 . When was the last time you read a book cover to cover? With our lives focused on feeds, tweets, and full inboxes, taking time to read and digest a book can easily become a forgotten treat. It shouldn't be! See what the bookworms at Chatfuel have been reading lately to help you see what to read next.
Educated by Tara Westover
This is Tara's autobiography, a story about growing up in an American Mormon family, eventually breaking the boundaries of beliefs and imposed opinions. It’s about the importance of education, healthy family relationships, and personal freedoms. Her own story illustrates that an upsetting family past won't stop a young woman from finding herself and fighting for her rights. It’s great for anyone who is experiencing tension in the workplace or in their family.
The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
The book centers around any business’s most valuable property: its people. It provides hands-on, practical advice on how to empower vour team and get the most out of their potential and also covers techniques for a more effective management style. Always remember that you're working with other human beings who have feelings.
My Name Is Red by Orhan Pamuk
The story is set in 1591 Istanbul. And although it's a murder mystery detective story at heart, it has plenty of other plot twists and turns with conflicts, medieval history, love, and confrontations between cultures and civilizations. It’s a good choice for readers who are curious about the history of the Ottoman Empire.
Pink and Say by Patricia Pollaco
The heart-breaking true story of Civil War warriors in which a 15-year-old Yankee soldier，Say, alone and bleeding, is dragged to safety by a fellow Union soldier. They are ultimately captured and separated, and Say survives to pass the story down through the author’s family.
1. Which book will be chosen by the one who feels a bit stuck in family tension?| A．Educated. | B．My Name Is Red. |
| C．The New One Minute Manager. | D．Pink and Say. |
| A．People. | B．Culture. | C．Techniques. | D．Effective management style. |
| A．They are both biography. | B．They both focus on family. |
| C．They are both based on true life. | D．They both give a full picture of American history. |
4 . Keeping our kids, particularly our teens, reading all summer long is easier said than done.
Write a story together.
Research the Summer Reading List. Association for Library Service to Children, is a wonderful resource for not only summer reading suggestions but for engaging your child in the fantastic world of books all year long. Each year, the ALSC compiles an exciting list of suggested summer reads for teens. You can check this year’s list with your teens.
Check Out Goodreads Teen Reading List. Often, the required reads hold absolutely no interest to them and the entire summer reading experience is painful and dull.
| A．And don’t forget the popcorn! |
| B．Here are 4 ways you can follow. |
| C．Create a Reading/Movie Weekend. |
| D．Discuss the titles and why they might make an interesting choice. |
| E．Suggest that your teen look at the popular list available on Goodreads. |
| F．Sometimes it’s a lot more fun to read something you’ve written yourself. |
| G．High Schoolers leave the classroom in June knowing that they have to fulfill their summer reading list |
5 . Four International Books Every Child Should Read
Konstantin, Gerda Wagener
Written in German, this book follows a shy crocodile named Konstantin who plays the instrument in secret in the jungle. The jungle’s other inhabitants are hiding and listening to him play. In the end, the shy and lonely animal finally finds friendship through his music.
Everyone Poops, Taro Gomi
Written in Japan, this book features the introduction of the toilet habits of a range of animals before explaining that everyone has to use the toilet. Designed to teach children that going to the toilet is nothing to be embarrassed about, the book helps kids to deal with toilet training.
Pettson and Findus, Sven Nordqvist
Pettson and Findus is a series about the adventures of an old man, Pettson, and his cat, Findus, living in the countryside. These stories are beloved in their home country of Sweden. The book describes lots of funny stories which will delight any child.
The Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas
The Three Musketeers was written in France in 1844. A young man named D’Artagnan who leaves home to pursue his dream of joining the Musketeers (火枪手) of the Guard. D’Artagnan isn’t accepted at first, but in the end manages to befriend three musketeers. This book is a must-read for any fans of action and adventures.
1. Which book tells of an animal who can play the instrument?| A．Konstantin. | B．Everyone Poops. |
| C．Pettson and Findus. | D．The Three Musketeers. |
| A．It helps children to deal with toilet training. |
| B．It helps children develop an interest in Japanese. |
| C．It begins by introducing the toilet habits of animals. |
| D．It stresses the importance of training children in going to the toilet. |
| A．Both of them were written in France. | B．Both of them were written in the 19th century. |
| C．They both contain adventures. | D．They both tell a story about an old man. |
A recent survey shows that storytelling ranks before television or video games among pastimes for kids. The survey was carried out among 500 children aged 3 — 4 in Britain, of
According to the survey, there are two ways for parents
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