1 . Snuggling (偎依) up with your little one from an early age and diving into a book together is always a great way to spend time.     1     They will give your little one a flying start in life.

Firstly, it’s a great introduction to reading, writing and vocabulary. Seeing an adult reading out the words and linking them to the shapes on the page begins to build literary building blocks that the children will use for the rest of their life.     2     It helps them build up their understanding of language as well as the wider world.

    3     It boosts children’s minds and develops their social awareness and skills. At a time when they are perhaps stuck indoors more than ever before, reading is the best way to spark children’s imagination. You can travel to the moon, meet the Gruffalo and pop into a chocolate factory! This means children will have a solid creative base and develop their own story-telling skills while enjoying adventurous days at home. Fantastic lands, stories and characters can inspire play ideas for children too. However, you’ll find books fit for children are limited on your bookshelf. Don’t worry!     4    .

Reading time is a brilliant bonding tool with parents or carers, which builds up confidence and a sense of security for little ones.     5     It can even help them sleep better. Now is the perfect time to build up a library of remarkable reads ready for children to enjoy now and in the future.

A．Turning to the Internet is a good idea.

B．These stories can encourage future leaders and thinkers.

C．Reading to your children from day one has a lot of benefits.

D．Secondly, there are many brilliant effects of hearing stories.

E．It can also make them get difficult feelings, like loss or sadness.

F．Reading aloud introduces children to new words they might not hear daily.

G．A regular bedtime story create s routine which small children especially love.

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Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a small village. The village was located in the heart of a big jungle(丛林). Surrounded by the high mountains and in the shade of green trees, the villagers happily lived a life of happiness.

All of them were used to their robotic daily tasks and none of them had the imagination or the will to try something new, except for one girl named Hannah. Very few people in the village could read, let alone write, and Hannah was one of them. Her parents had made sure that their only child got everything possible.

Hannah was an adventurous spirit with an imagination far beyond her time. She loved to explore and would spend hours in the woods looking for new things. She loved to create stories in her head and used to imagine herself as one of her characters. Sometimes, she even told stories to her friends, adding her own touch of curiosity every now and then to different stories, making them more interesting. She wanted to inspire the sparks of curiosity and imagination in them.

One afternoon, when Hannah was on one of her adventurous searches, she came upon an abandoned cottage(遗弃的小屋). The cottage looked very old in its condition. The door was hardly hanging and the wood was about to break apart into pieces. Even though Hannah’s mother had strictly warned her not to go wandering in abandoned places, her curiosity drove her to approach it.

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Opening the door, she was left shocked by a room full of books!
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To her disappointment, her friends showed no interest in the tales she told.
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3 . EDITOR’S NOTE

A Century in Circulation

This year’s annual classics collection is particularly special, given it is the magazine’s 100th anniversary year. Peeling back the covers of the thousands of editions, published in numerous countries, and dating back to the first issue in February 1922, is always a task we enjoy doing.

This collection offers a wide range of different subjects. Each one we hope will inform, delight, amuse and perhaps even confound our readers: from stepping inside the French artist Pierre-Auguste’s inner circle of friends (Page 84), to finding peace from depression in a solitary walk on the beach (Page 92) and meeting a cat who held a family together as they began to fall apart (Page 20). My favorite article, Exploits of Charles (Page 100), is written by a mother about the increasingly odd behavior of a little boy in her young son’s kindergarten class. I am sure you’ll enjoy this amusing account of a small boy adjusting to his new classmates and teachers. With an endless supply of wonderful stories, surprising insights and experiences to share, Reader’s Digest remains a place to find fresh perspectives and a great read.

Happy reading!

Louise Waterson Editor-in-Chief

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1. What makes this issue of Reader’s Digest so unique?

A．A various range of subjects.

B．A countless supply of stories.

C．Special anniversary collection.

D．Fresh viewpoints and insights.

2. On which page can readers find a funny story?

A．Page 100

B．Page 92

C．Page 84

D．Page 20

3. Which article can possibly get the highest payment?

A．Secret World of a Wise Cat

B．Four Tips to Prevent Vision Loss

C．Reunited with My Rescuers, Two Fishermen

D．What Kind of School do Giraffes Like to Go

4 . The first rule of popular science is to reveal the wonder and mystery of the world. For that reason, Sentient (Picador), written by photographer and wildlife film-maker Jackie Higgins, is my pick of the year. According to my interviews with many readers, I select other four newly-published books in 2022.

Delicious

This book describes how our ancestors hunted and consumed ancient animals such as mammoths, bison, giant camels and many more now-extinct species. The diet of the Clovis peoples of North America was a menu described as “a record of a lost world”. This book explains how our dinners robbed the world of so many large animals. It gives inspiration for how modern humans can be at peace with nature.

The New Climate War

In 1999, Mann published a graph showing the rapid post-industrial rise in global temperatures. Two decades later, his book The New Climate War remains convinced that we can prevent climate change. This book sets out a common-sense approach to carbon pricing and a revision of the Green New Deal. Of course, there are still many people who deny that climate change is even happening.

The Geodesic Dome

Physicist Kate Greene imagines that she spends four months in a geodesic dome in Hawaii, with five other people, to mimic living in a colony on another planet. The story describes the future of our Earth. Kate makes readers cherish the natural environment. “No sunshine on our skin, and no fresh air in our lungs,” Greene turns the frustrations into a moving story.

Florida Scrub-Jay

The birds were once common across the peninsula. But as development over the last 100 years reduced the habitats on which the bird depends, the species became endangered. Mark Walters travels the state to report on the natural history and the current situation of Florida’s flag ship birds. This book can raise people’s awareness of protecting the birds’ habitats.

1. What can we infer about the author from the text?

A．He’s a column journalist.	B．He’s a scientist.
C．He’s a film-maker.	D．He’s a photographer.

2. Which book might be science fiction?

A．Delicious.	B．Florida Scrub-Jay.
C．The Geodesic Dome.	D．The New Climate War.

3. What do the listed books have in common?

A．They have happy endings.	B．They record the natural history.
C．They face doubts from many scientists.	D．They involve the environmental protection.

5 . How to Make Reading a Regular Habit

I’ve always been a bookworm. There’s no place I’d rather be than buried in the pages of an attractive story, absorbed into another life, another world. Yet many friends and fellow book-lovers have told me: “Oh, I haven’t read a book in ages... I’m just too busy.” However, research has found that regular reading helps us relax: reading for just six minutes can reduce stress levels by 68 percent.     1    

Dedicate reading time. Setting aside some dedicated time every day—whether on your morning commute (通勤) or in the bath before bed—is a good place to start.     2    

Listen to an audiobook. For those who find it tough to spend time on reading, audiobooks allow you to multitask. Book blogger Amanda Chatterton says she sticks to her headphones and “reads” while going for an hour-long pre-work walk in the morning. She says, “     3    You can listen on transport, out walking, in the bath, doing jobs around the house or just sitting and relaxing”.

    4     If you’re the kind of person who is motivated by targets, try using sites like GoodReads to set yourself a reading challenge for the year. You can also add an element of competition by following what friends are reading.

Join a book club. Joining in a book club is a perfect solution for people who like to combine reading with socializing.     5     Belonging to a book club where others choose stretches you beyond your habit of reading.

Making more time for reading doesn’t have to be a chore, and your life will be all the richer for it.

A．Set a challenge.

B．Connect with book lovers online.

C．It can also inspire you to try new types.

D．So how can we make reading a regular habit?

E．They are such a good way to increase your reading.

F．There are plenty of ways to build up a reading community.

G．Even just 15 minutes will see you finish an average-length book in 20 days

6 . Some children are born loving books, reading, and anything about literature. Then there are children who’d rather climb trees, ride a bike, and run around the house.     1     It may seem impossible to develop a love of reading in these children. However, in fact, it can be easily achieved. The following tips may help you make impossibility become possibility.

Make going to the bookstore more entertaining than a trip to the toy store. Never buy toys while your children is around the toy store.     2     I usually take my children to the bookstore when they are free. And every time, they all enjoy themselves. All of my children enjoy visiting the bookstore and looking for a good book to take home.

    3     Some children love fiction (小说), while other children love non-fiction. Keep a variety of books around for your children to choose from and encourage your children to know more about their favorite topics, which can greatly inspire your children’s desire to read.

Read your children’s favorite books and discuss these books with them. One of the best ways to show children the importance of reading is to spend time reading their favorite books with them. Children love to chat about their favorite characters and scenes.     4    

Keep reading simple books. The majority of parents may ignore this point. This is hard when children are first reading because we want to push them forward, but easy books make little children happy, especially books with lots of pictures.     5     There are fewer words for children to decode (解码，破译), and they can understand the plot and the jokes even at a lower reading level.

A．Join in every reading competition available.

B．Find relevant books that your child is interested in.

C．The last thing they are willing to do is quietly reading.

D．Encourage your child to frequently read classic books.

E．Instead, buy your child a book when you visit the bookstore.

F．They hope you understand exactly what they know about the books.

G．It’s one of the main advantage comic books (连环画) have over regular books.

7 . College is an exciting time and place for young adults, but it can also be unsettling. Thankfully, there are plenty of books to help your child make a smooth transition to living independently and exploring the world of higher education. Here are some fantastic stories and resources to help your teen get ready for college.

Every Body Looking

Going to college means that Ada will be living away from her family for the first time in her life. The distance gives her anxiety, but breathing room, too. She has the opportunity to reflect on her upbringing, her family’s expectations, and what she wants for herself.

Paying for College

College is expensive, but there are ways to ease the financial burden. This essential guidebook will help you identify ways to increase your financial aid, find scholarships, and minimize college costs.

The College Wellness Guide

Your child’s first year of college will be exciting but stressful, too. Stress can have negative impacts on their emotional, physical, and mental well-being. This wellness guide will help your child identify their stressors, find ways to stay healthy at college, and get help if they need it.

College Admissions During COVID

We’re living in unusual times, and it has affected the college admissions process. This guidebook contains the latest information about applying to college during the pandemic(流行病). Whether you’re applying to test-optional schools or considering taking a gap year, this book has answers to your most pressing questions.

1. Who are the books designed for?

A．College teens.	B．College teachers.
C．Parents.	D．Medical majors.

2. Which book will you choose if you are under great pressure?

A．Every Body Looking	B．Paying for College
C．The College Wellness Guide	D．College Admissions During COVID

3. What is the text mainly about?

A．Recommendation of books.

B．Introduction to college life.

C．Guide for problems to meet in college.

D．An advertisement of a bookstore.