2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world     1    (recognize) the scope (范围) of books — a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures. On this occasion, UNESCO and the international organizations     2    (represent) the three major sectors of the book industry —publishers, booksellers and libraries, select the World Book Capital for     3    year to keep the impetus (动力) of the Day’s celebrations.

23 April is a symbolic date in world literature. It is the date     4     several famous authors, William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all     5    (die). This date was a natural choice for UNESCO’s General Conference,     6    (hold) in Paris in 1995, to pay a world-wide tribute (致敬) to books and authors, encouraging everyone to access books.

By supporting books and copyright     7    (great), UNESCO stands up for creativity,     8    (diverse) and equal access to knowledge, with the work across the board — from the Creative Cities of Literature network     9    promoting literacy and mobile learning. With the active involvement of all     10    (participant): authors, publishers, teachers, librarians and the mass media, World Book and Copyright Day has become a platform to gather together millions of people all around the world.

4 . Books are excellent gifts. Here are four of the year’s most talked-about titles.

Ordinary Monsters | By J. M. Miro

Miro has temporarily abandoned literary fiction in favour of a new series of historical fantasy novels. Ordinary Monsters is about a group of children with magical gifts who come together and pool their powers to escape the bad shape-shifting man that’s going after them.

Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces | By Elamin Abdelmahmoud

The soundtrack to The O. C., a drama series, and the strange beauty of Highway 401 were important factors in developing selfhood of Abdelmahmoud. This book describes his own experience of moving from Khartoum, Sudan, to Kingston, Canada, in the early 2000s at age 12.

A Magic Steeped in Poison | By Judy I. Lin

Harry Potter has his magic stick. And Ning, the heroine of Lin’s first novel, has tea, which in her world carries magical properties. Lin has created a pleasing Young Adult fantasy rich in Chinese mythology (神话). In this book, Ning enters a competition to find the most gifted tea master, Shennong.

A Ballet of Lepers | By Leonard Cohen

Unlike many other posthumous (死后出版的) works, you can count on Cohen’s to be worth your wait. Before his death, he said that the novel contained in the book, which was never published, was likely better than The Favourite Game, a novel he published during his lifetime. This book also includes a radio play script (剧本) and a handful of short stories.

1. Which book is a mirror of the author’s life story?

A．Ordinary Monsters.	B．Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces.
C．A Magic Steeped in Poison.	D．A Ballet of Lepers.

2. What do the first and third books have in common?

A．They are about teamwork.

B．They are based on an imaginary world.

C．They both involve Chinese characters.

D．They draw inspiration from other novels.

3. What can be inferred about A Ballet of Lepers?

A．It is a collection.	B．It is Cohen’s best novel.
C．It is a fantasy novel.	D．It is adapted from a play.

5 . For many kids, reading doesn’t come easily. For parents, they can read with their kids often, and trying these simple ways can help their kids become excited about reading.

    1     Kids are more likely to read something that interests them. For example, comics or joke books can be a fun pick for them. Once children are comfortable with reading, parents can encourage other options with a variety of more challenging content.

Read and reread.     2     Repetition is good! It helps them learn the text and in time read it with confidence. Each new reading of the book also may help them notice something new and understand the story a little better. And that positive experience can inspire them to try new books.

Read aloud. Reading aloud to kids helps them build their vocabulary, introduces new facts and ideas, and helps them connect sounds with letters on the page. By reading with kids, parents also show they enjoy reading for fun themselves!     3    

Create opportunities to read and write beyond the pages. It is necessary for parents to provide kids with many chances to read every day. Parents can write notes and leave them on children’s pillows, in a lunchbox or in a pocket. Parents can also ask friends and relatives to send postcards, letters, emails or text messages.     4     And parents may find children also creating words, sentences and stories. Teaching children to make a thank-you note in return for a thoughtful gift is useful, too.

Get help if parents are worried. If parents are concerned about their children’s abilities or willingness to read, they can get help.     5     The experts may be able to suggest ways to help children to get excited about reading.

A．Start with kids’ choices.

B．Reading aloud is not difficult for kids.

C．Parents should pick their own favorite readings.

D．Many kids reach for the same books again and again.

E．Parents had better talk to their children’s doctors or teachers.

F．Reading aloud provides time for parents and kids to enjoy together.

G．Besides, parents can leave some special letters and words on the fridge.

7 . 假定你是李华，你校英语社团将举办英语经典文学作品阅读分享活动。请你在本次活动上进行发言，内容包括：
1. 阅读经典文学的好处；2. 自己的暑期读书计划。
参考词汇：经典著作classics; 文学literature
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8 . What type of book is the woman reading?

A．Science fiction.

B．Horror fiction.

C．Romantic fiction.

9 . The National Library is one of Scotland’s foremost research libraries with an unparalleled collection of Scottish, national and international material. Our two main reading rooms are located in our George Ⅳ Bridge Building in Edinburgh:

* In the Special Collections Reading Room you can consult our rare books, manuscripts, and music collections.

* In the General Reading Room you can consult the rest of our material.

We also have a Maps Reading Room in our Cause wayside Building in Edinburgh. To consult our maps you should book an appointment in advance.

To access our reading rooms you must register for a library card. You must show your card on entry and keep it with you at all times. To safeguard our collections, we ask those using our reading rooms to observe our guidelines for care of the collections. For more details, see:

* Care of the collections: General Reading Room

* Care of the collections: Special Collections Reading Room

* Care of the collections: Maps Reading Room

No pens are allowed in our reading rooms. You can take pencils, paper, books, phones, laptops and tablets into the reading rooms, but bags larger than A4 size (29 cm×21 cm) must be left in lockers. Lockers in our George Ⅳ Bridge Building are operated with a £1 coin and there is a change machine on the ground floor. Lockers in the Maps Reading Room do not require a £1 coin. Laptops can be used in designated areas and we offer free WiFi.

1. Where will you go if you’re studying the history of Scottish music?

A．The Special Collections Reading Room.	B．The General Reading Room.
C．The Maps Reading Room.	D．The Academic Center.

2. What is the first step to access the Maps Reading Room?

A．Show your library card on entry.	B．Make an appointment beforehand.
C．Get familiar with the guidelines.	D．Leave oversized bags in lockers.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A local newspaper.	B．A registration guide.
C．A library website.	D．A student handbook

10 . For children, space is magical — a whole world is out there, with so many things to learn and stories to read. Here are some children’s books about space and the solar system.

Mae among the Stars by Stasia Burrington

This beautifully illustrated picture book is attractive to young kids. It was inspired by the first African American woman in space, Mae Jemison. It tells the story of Mae as a little girl, who always knew she had big dreams about space. This is a great addition to a young kid’s collection, as a reminder to hold tight to dreams and never give up.

Space by Libby Jackson

This beautifully illustrated book gives kids a look at 50 women from around the world who were involved in exploring space in some way, from the 19th century to the present day. This is a perfect gift for young kids who want to know more about some of the lesser-known scientific achievements related to space exploration.

Chasing Space by Leland Melvin

This is Melvin’s story about being a football player-turned-astronaut, along with his recovery from an injury that nearly left him deaf. Kids will love reading his story about how he faced challenges and advanced ahead, and he also includes DIY experiments for kids to try, and a section of full-color photographs.

System and Beyond by David A. Aguilar

The book is full of beautiful illustrations of space, and is perfect for kids of all ages, exploring various planets and the solar system. Unlike other kids’ space book, this is a National Geographic book written and illustrated by an award-winning astronomer and space artist. Aguilar is also the former Director of Science Information and Public Outreach at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

1. What do Mae among the Stars and Space have in common?

A．They include less-known astronauts.	B．They tell about scientists’ childhood.
C．They cover women exploring space.	D．They are suitable for children of all ages.

2. Whose book attracts children showing interest in experiments?

A．Stasia Burrington’s.	B．Libby Jackson’s.
C．Leland Melvin’s.	D．David A. Aguilar’s.

3. What is unique to System and Beyond?

A．It has beautiful pictures.	B．It tells about space artists.
C．It has won many grand awards.	D．It was written by an astronomer.