1 . The novel Restart was written by Gordon Korman and published in 2018. The book tells the story of Chase, a middle school student who loses his memory after an accident. At the beginning of the story, Chase gets knocked unconscious when he falls off a roof. When he wakes up, he can remember his name, but he doesn’t remember his past or his identity.

When Chase recovers and returns to school, he begins to learn about his own history through the reactions of the other students. As it turns out, Chase, once a star athlete, used to have fun hurting weaker students. Some people are afraid of him, some are angry with him, and some treat him like a hero. He finds that he doesn’t really like the people who used to be his best friends.

After his accident, Chase also has a different personality. He is no longer mean to other kids. However, everyone expects him to act the same as before. It takes time for the other students to learn to trust this new version of their old classmate. Each chapter is narrated (叙述) by a different character, so we get to hear every side of the story.

Gordon Korman has said that he enjoys writing for junior high school students because this is the age when kids begin to form their own opinions. In Restart, Korman addresses the themes of friendship, making mistakes, and getting a second chance. The novel explores the stories of a former bad guy and his victims, and gives readers a close look at the ways trust can be lost and rebuilt. The big picture comes together in little bits and pieces as each character offers their own details.

Everyone makes mistakes, and sometimes each of us would like to start over. In Restart, Korman shows us how to correct our mistakes and make it up to the people we have hurt.

1. What helps Chase rediscover his past?

A．His memory of the accident.	B．His fellow students’attitude towards him.
C．His status as a school hero.	D．His best friends’ account of his school life.

2. How is Restart unique in writing style?

A．It features vivid pictures.	B．It consists of obvious comparisons.
C．It is written from the view of an adult.	D．It contains narrations of different characters.

3. Which statement would Gordon Korman most likely agree with?

A．Friendship and trust can be regained.	B．Lost memories can be brought back.
C．Some mistakes can never be corrected.	D．High school is the best age to restart.

4. What is the text?

A．A news report.

B．A book review.

C．A fairy story.

D．A diary entry.

2 . The printed book is back. Recent studies have shown that students retain more information when they read a hard-copy book compared to reading on a digital device.

E-books may come with a “suite of navigational tools,” but it turns out that the best navigational devices are your forefinger and thumb.     1     To think, all this time, those devices have just been just sitting there, dangling at the end of your arm.

    2     Old-fashioned books also have a search function, in which you turn back to the opening chapter to remind yourself of the hero’s surname. They even have a “bookmark system,” which uses a device called a “bookmark.”

Fans of the e-book point out that digital text is easy to annotate.    3     Traditional-book users have a similar system called a “pencil.” With it, favoured passages can be underlined and, if it’s a history book, pretentious comments can be written in the margin.

    4     In secondary school my physique was transformed by the daily need to carry science textbooks. For me and my fellow students, placing these weighty tomes in our backpacks would draw our shoulders back and our chests forward in a way that turned the school into the equivalent of a military parade ground.

    5     But for the moment, I find myself standing at attention, flexing my textbook-built shoulders and saluting their glorious return.

A．full bookshelf is at once a sound baffle and a store of knowledge.

B．Admittedly, e-books are lighter than paper volumes, but one must question whether this is really an advantage.

C．Also, the smell of old books in a second-hand bookshop is instantly evocative.

D．Fans of digital books may point out that e-readers have a handy “search” tool.

E．You can use them to flip the pages forward and backward.

F．Educational fads come and go, so maybe the shift back to traditional books won’t last.

G．Some devices even feature a little image of a pencil to guide the reader through the process.

3 . BOOKSHOPS IN ROME:A QUICK GUIDE

Rome has a handful of bookshops with only English language titles. Here is our list of the main bookshops offering books in English, from old to new titles.

Almost Corner Bookshop

The Almost Corner Bookshop in Trastevere has a wide collection of fiction (小说) works and also carries books on Roman history, art, culture, poetry and many other subjects.

Via del Moro 45, tel.065836942.

Anglo American

Centrally located near the Spanish Steps, the Anglo American Bookshop only carries books in English but on request can order books in other languages. The shop has recently moved, just down the street.

Via della Vite 27, tel. 066795222.

Open Door

The Open Door Bookshop is a small shop that specialises in buying and selling quality second-hand and old books in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish, as well as some new books.

Via della Lungaretta 23, tel. 065896478.

The Little Reader

This children’s English bookshop in the Esquilino area of Rome collects books from babies to teens in English and Italian. It also has a local cafe (咖啡馆) and garden and offers a regular (定期的) programme of reading events and activities for children and their parents.

Via Conte Verde 66b, tel. 0687784678.

1. In which bookshop can you learn more about Roman history?

A．Almost Corner Bookshop.	B．Anglo American.
C．Open Door.	D．The Little Reader.

2. Which number should you call if you want to buy second-hand books?

A．065836942.

B．066795222.

C．065896478.

D．0687784678.

3. What can readers do in The Little Reader bookshop?

A．Eat Spanish food.	B．Read books in French.
C．Enjoy reading activities.	D．Take Italian language courses.

5 . When I was in primary school, I fell in love with reading. The books _______ me to a wonderful world. The more I read, the more I wanted to know. However, my parents _______ afford so many books. I had to solve the problem myself.

There was a book shop near my home. One day I walked into _______ shop and picked up a book. I didn’t know whether _______ there without buying any books. _______ I wasn’t noticed, I just read a few pages and then put it back. Luckily, no one noticed me. After that, I went there to read every day. Several days later, while I was reading, the owner came up and asked, “You like reading?” I looked down and replied _______, “Yes.” “Don’t worry,” he said with a smile. “You may read books here _______ you help me clean the shop.” I felt quite surprised, “Really? It’s so kind of you!” I was very happy that I _______ to read there. From then on, I spent a little time cleaning the shop. After that, I quietly read there. That way, I read lots of books. I became one of _______ writers in our school. I even won some prizes in writing.

Now studying in high school, I can borrow books __________ library. My hobby of reading is kept. It will make a big difference to my life.

1.

A．brought

B．are bringing

C．bring

D．have brought

2.

A．couldn’t

B．mustn’t

C．needn’t

D．shouldn’t

3.

A．a

B．an

C．the

D．/

4.

A．can 1 read

B．I can read

C．could I read

D．I could read

5.

A．Make sure

B．To make sure

C．Believe in

D．To believe in

6.

A．nervous

B．nervously

C．angry

D．angrily

7.

A．if

B．although

C．before

D．unless

8.

A．will allow

B．will be allowed

C．allowed

D．was allowed

9.

A．good

B．the best

C．poor

D．the poorest

10.

A．to

B．for

C．with

D．from

6 . Top Book Review Sites

Nobody likes to spend money on a new book only to face the feeling of disappointment. The solution is to check out a few book review sites before you hit the shops. Which book review sites are worth considering? Here are the best ones.

Goodreads

The site can give you inspiration for which novel or biography to read. You can do a book search by plot or subject, or join book discussions and reading groups with thousands of members. You can add your own rankings to books you’ve read and leave reviews for other people to check out. Sometimes, there are even events like question-and-answer sessions with authors.

Bookish

Bookish helps you prepare for your next meeting with discussion guides, book quizzes and book games. There’re even food and drink suggestions. Moreover, the site also offers lots of editorial content in the form of author interviews, opinion essays, book reviews and recommendations and reading challenges. Do look at the Must-Reads section of the site regularly to get the latest book reviews.

StoryGraph

Here the book rating is determined by the site’s large community of readers. Each book review provides information on the moods and pacing of the story. It also shows whether the story is plot- or character-driven, what readers feel about the extent of character development and how lovable the characters generally are.

London Review of Books

The site covers culture, literature, philosophy and other subjects. Part of its content includes amazingly detailed book reviews. If you feel that most modern book reviews are too brief for your liking, the site should suit you best. You’ll have a deep understanding of the themes of the story, as well as a detailed picture of the events taking place in the book.

1. On which site can you have the chance to communicate with authors in person?

A．Bookish.	B．StoryGraph.
C．Goodreads.	D．London Review of Books.

2. What can you do on the site Bookish?

A．Post your opinions about games.	B．Recommend a discussion guide.
C．Buy something cheap to consume.	D．Read the latest book reviews.

3. What do we know about London Review of Books?

A．It centers on modern books.	B．It covers a range of subjects.
C．It owns the most readers.	D．It tends to offer brief reviews.

8 . 为积极响应学校英语网站征文活动，请根据以下要点写一篇议论文投稿，说明纸质版书籍（printed books）的好处：
1. 纸质版书籍比电子版书籍（e-books）更利于保护视力，减少眼部压力；
2. 纸质版书籍利于读者记笔记留痕，便于后续查阅；
3. 纸质版书籍具有收藏价值（collection value）；
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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