1.推荐电视节目《朗读者》；
2.推荐理由：邀请名人朗读文章，深受男女老少的喜爱，展现中文的语言美等；
参考词汇：《朗读者》The Reader、文学作品 literature
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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| A．The Great Gatsby. | B．Wuthering Heights. | C．Vanity Fair. |
3 . J.K. Rowling frequently shows there is magic every day. Her Harry Potter series has helped people through times of stress and depression and she is always there to deliver wise words of encouragement.
She is one celebrity who is very active on Twitter. So when a single dad named Matt Burke sent her a message thanking her for the series, she noticed. Her series had helped strengthen his relationship with his 9-year-old daughter Bailey.
He included a link to his article titled Being a Broke Parent. He explained how he hadn’t found a level of financial stability that allowed him to pay bills on time and take his daughter on more activities and events. The family also doesn’t have the Internet or TV, which means there’s no “digital babysitter”, and he has to rely on his own creative ways to bond with his daughter. Since he received the series, the main thing that has occupied them these days is reading books together.
Burke admits that he thought he was “too cool” for the books when they first came out and he was in his twenties, but he’s loving reading them now. “We switch off chapter by chapter reading them out loud,” Burke explains. “This not only allows her to get more used to reading aloud in front of someone, but it gets me directly involved in something she loves, and it gives me the chance to be very dramatic when I read my chapters and bring myself into the characters in the book, which has proven to be a ton of fun.”
After hearing Burke’s story, Rowling said how honored she was when Harry Potter was a part of his family’s life and offered Burke more signed books. Besides, people are also offering to send Burke more books as gifts. For Burke, this experience, far more than gifts, will be what he treasures.
1. Why did Burke thank J.K. Rowling according to the text?| A．She guided him how to write a good story. |
| B．She encouraged him when he was in trouble. |
| C．Her books helped him through times of confusion. |
| D．Her books helped him improve his bond with his daughter. |
| A．He has found it interesting to read the series. |
| B．He was too old to understand the series better. |
| C．He has chosen a better way of reading the series. |
| D．He hopes to play a role in the drama in the future. |
| A．Unique. | B．Normal. | C．Precious. | D．Funny. |
| A．J.K. Rowling chooses to help improve kids’ health. |
| B．J.K. Rowling gives a magical gift to a single father. |
| C．J.K. Rowling has a deep influence on others’ growth. |
| D．Burke comes to know J.K. Rowling through her series. |
4 . Bring a new story home with you today
Intra-Operative Monitoring: A Comprehensive Approach
Donald Farrell M.D.
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Paperback $92.99 | E-book $3.99
This book introduces the basics of evoked potentials(诱发电位)and their use as a diagnostic tool and as an intra-operative tool to reduce injury during surgery on the central and secondary nervous systems.
Retribution: A Jack Sanders Novelette
Philip Barnard
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Hardback $24.99 | Paperback $15.99 | E-book $3.99
Horrified by what he finds, clinical psychologist Dr. Jack involves himself in a dangerous journey in an attempt to apologize for his family’s murderous behavior.
Energy Made Easy: Helping Citizens Become Energy-Literate
Ronald Stein / Todd Royal
www.xlibris.com
Hardback $29.99 | Paperback $19.99 | E-book $3.99
From renewable intermittent(间歇性的)electricity to global warming and electrical nets, Energy Made Easy brings easy-to-read, layman’s explanations to complex issues helping citizens become energy-literate.
Nature Is My Teacher: Baby Steps to Follow Mother Nature
Prabhash Karan
www.xlibris.com
Hardback $26.99 | Paperback $18.99 | E-book $3.99
Mother has been and will always remain the same with love, devotion, and dedication; and giving nature the features of a mother-life-giving and fostering-is simply personification as a caring mother. When Mother Nature teaches, we learn. Nature Is My Teacher reveals the deep emotional connection between human evolution and civilization.
1. What do Retribution and Energy Made Easy have in common?| A．They have the same topic. | B．They have the same author. |
| C．They introduce the similar experiences. | D．They have the same price of the e-book. |
| A．Intra-Operative Monitoring. | B．Retribution. |
| C．Energy Made Easy. | D．Nature Is My Teacher. |
| A．Economy. | B．Advertisement. | C．Fashion. | D．Entertainment. |
5 . Increasing your reading speed is a journey that combines technique, practice, and a patient mindset. By following these strategies, you’ll improve your reading speed.
Active reading
Active reading involves engaging with the material rather than passively absorbing words. Techniques such as underlining key phrases, quickly taking down notes in the margin (页边空白) and asking questions about the content can significantly enhance your reading speed.
Expand your peripheral vision (周边视觉)
A substantial portion of reading involves the movement of your eyes across lines of text. By expanding your peripheral vision, you can take in more words with each glance. Practice widening your focus to capture groups of words rather than focusing on one word at a time.
Get rid of subvocalisation (默读)
Subvocalisation, or the habit of pronouncing each word in your head as you read, can be a major obstruction to reading speed. Subvocalisation is a natural part of early reading development.
Like any skill, increasing your reading speed requires consistent practice. Mix up your reading materials to expose yourself to various writing styles and subjects. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, academic articles or industry reports, diversifying your reading content enhances your adaptability and speed in processing different types of information.
| A．Practice regularly |
| B．Efficient reading |
| C．However, it can delay progress as you strive to read faster |
| D．Set aside dedicated time each day for focused reading practice |
| E．These actions force your brain to get information more efficiently |
| F．This adjustment can lead to a significant increase in reading speed |
| G．This allows your brain to process information without the inner voice |
内容包括：
1. 感谢邀请；
2. 分享感受。
注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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7 . Four Amazing Animal Stories
Raven Winter
By Susanna Bailey
Billie is struggling with problems at home when she discovers an injured young bird and begins nursing it back to health. Soon, she finds new friendship and hope. Set in England’s snowy Yorkshire Dales, this is a heartfelt story about the special connect ion between a girl and a bird.
The Lost Whale
By Hannah Gold
Hannah Gold, who won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Story for her first book The Last Bear, returns with another wonderful animal adventure. When lonely Rio is sent to stay with his grandmother, he soon finds himself searching for a missing whale.
Meg and Merlin: Making Friends
By Tanya Landman
Meg loves horses but she knows her parents can’t afford a horse—in fact, they can’t even afford to pay for her weekly riding lesson. Then, on her 10th birthday, Meg finds a horse in her front garden! Have her wishes come true? The first in a series, this short book will especially delight readers who love horses.
The Adventure Club: Tiger in Trouble
By Jess Butterworth
The Adventure Club loves exploring animals and adventure. In this story, Tilly and her friends set out to India to help at a wildlife reserve. There, they encounter antelopes, crocodiles and elephants—but what has become of the tiger? Written as if it is Tilly’s diary, this is perfect for younger readers.
1. What do we know about The Lost Whale?| A．It wins a book award. | B．It is about an animal adventure. |
| C．It is set in England’s Yorkshire Dales. | D．It tells a story between Rio and his grandmother. |
| A．Raven Winter. | B．The Lost Whale. |
| C．Meg and Merlin: Making Friends. | D．The Adventure Club: Tiger in Trouble. |
| A．They are all diaries. |
| B．They all center on girls. |
| C．They all inspire readers to protect environment. |
| D．They all are about animal and human connection. |
请你以My Favorite Book为题写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 书的简介；
2. 阅读感受和评价。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
My Favorite Book
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9 . The following are our monthly top picks among the recent nonfiction publication.
Four Battlegrounds
By Paul Scharre
Scharre examines the trends and expectations for the future applications of AI, whose battlegrounds are data, computing power, talent, and institutions. This study of the struggle over AI is well-written, widely sourced, and detailed. Readers knowledgeable about computer science will find it clarifying, while others will gain understanding of an important subject.
Saving Time
By Jenny Odell
With Saving Time, Odell aims at our concept of time. The idea of making as much output as possible from our time is fully rooted in modern life. Odell mixes cited research, philosophy, ecology, and history, finding the hidden markers of time along the highways and coast of her Bay Area home. Saving Time will find a long life on any library’s shelves.
Wisdom of the Wild
By Sheri Mabry
This title provides easygoing spiritual guidance inspired by everyday wonders of the natural world. Each section concentrates on an aspect of nature with a desirable quality, consisting of a one-page, science-based observation with advice and encouragement. Readers seeking inspiration will appreciate this charming offering.
Microjoys
By Cyndie Spiegel
During hard times, Spiegel began searching for a way to gently hold sadness in one hand and joy in the other. In a series of thoughtful essays, Spiegel begins with observations about various experiences, opening her heart to share emotional events made by what she calls “microjoys”. And finally, she urges readers to open their hearts and welcome glimpses (一瞥) of joy and beauty.
1. Whose book should you read if you are a fan of future technology?| A．Paul Scharre’s. | B．Jenny Odell’s. |
| C．Sheri Mabry’s. | D．Cyndie Spiegel’s. |
| A．Microjoys. | B．Saving Time. |
| C．Four Battlegrounds. | D．Wisdom of the Wild. |
| A．Getting life lessons from nature. | B．Pressing hard for more time in life. |
| C．Learning the power in the age of AI. | D．Finding the bright side when life is uneasy. |
10 . Let’s review some of the year’s best books so far.
The Astronaut’s Guide to Leaving the Planet
In this book, retired astronaut and pilot Terry Virts paints a lively picture of life aboard the International Space Station. And he describes what it takes to conduct a successful mission. Young space enthusiasts will enjoy this guide. Ambitious astronauts will treasure it.
Lasagna Means I Love You
In this touching realistic novel by Kate O’Shaughnessy, Mo and her grandma, Nan, live together. But after Nan dies, Mo’s uncle can no longer take care of her. To deal with these changes, she starts cooking, using family recipes that she collects from friends and through her food blog. There’s only one problem: She doesn’t have family recipes of her own. Hoping to define what really makes a family, Mo learns there’s no perfect recipe.
The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejia
In this fast-paced adventure by Alexandra Alessandri, 12-year-old Valentina and her brother Julian are searching for mysterious creatures. Falling into another world during an earthquake, they discover a different, magical Colombia. Valentina learns that all of the legends about her country are true. But will they be able to leave this place and return home?
Just Jerry
It’s written by Jerry Pinkney, who writes about his growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 1940s and 1950s. He struggled with dyslexia (阅读障碍), but he always pursued his artistic calling. When he got a job at a newsstand, his boss gave him a chance to draw and sell his work. He was able to go to college to study art, and eventually built a career in publishing.
1. What do we know about Mo?| A．She grows up with her uncle. | B．She tries to find what family is. |
| C．She cooks to support her grandma. | D．She makes a living by selling recipes. |
| A．Terry Virts’. | B．Kate O’Shaughnessy’s. |
| C．Jerry Pinkney’s. | D．Alexandra Alessandri’s. |
| A．A biography. | B．A folk tale. | C．A love story. | D．A horror story. |
