1 . What makes a good reader? You can find the answer in Readers Club. Today, we have some books for you. Come and join the fun!
The Old Man and the Sea won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1953. A year later, Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The Old Man and the Sea is generally considered by many to be his greatest achievement. The leading character in this book is a person who can face difficulties and never give up.Hardback ￥21.70 Paperback ￥16.00
Heart, written by Edmondo De Amicis from Italy, is a diary of an Italian boy Eric. In his diary, he writes about the greatest love in the world: love for the nation, for the society, and also teachers’ love, classmates’ love, parents’ love, children’s love.
Hardback ￥27.20 Paperback ￥16.40
Peter Pan, created by Scottish novelist and playwright J.M. Barrie. Peter Pan is a young boy who can fly and never grows up. He spends his never-ending childhood having adventures (冒险) on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys, playing happily with children both inside and outside Neverland.
Hardback ￥22.70 Paperback ￥14.60
Club members will get a discount (折扣) of 10% for hardback books and 20% for paperback books.
If you buy any of the two hardback books, e-books will be free for you.
1. Who won the Nobel Prize for literature?| A．Hemingway. | B．Leo Tolstoy. | C．Edmondo De Amicis. | D．Eric |
| A．Love. | B．Success. | C．Adventure. | D．loss. |
| A．A boy who likes keeping diaries. |
| B．A boy who always misses his family. |
| C．A boy who enjoys his never-ending childhood. |
| D．A boy who loves his teachers and classmates. |
2 . Do you want to find some books to read? If so, here is a list of them.
Journeys of a LifetimeAdapted from the favorite trips of National Geographic’s travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime crosses the globe to highlight the world’s most famous and little-known destinations. It presents lots of possibilities, from ocean voyage around Antarctica to horse riding in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered.
Destinations of a LifetimeDestinations of a Lifetime takes you on a photographic tour of the world’s most impressive destinations. Hundreds of the most amazing locations—both natural and man-made—are illustrated with vivid images taken by the world-class photographers. Destinations of a Lifetime includes all the information: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most interesting experience.
World’s Best Travel ExperiencesPopular actor and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy writes the foreword (序言) to this great book, offering 400 excellent destinations chosen by National Geographic’s family. It will appeal to active travelers looking for the next great trip as well as to the many readers who simply love dreaming of visiting faraway and peaceful destinations.
Lonely Planet’s Ultimate TravelThis collection of the 500 most unmissable sights and attractions in the world has been ranked by Lonely Planet’s global community, so big sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal battle it out for a prized place in the top 10, making this the only list you’ll ever need.
1. Which book will offer readers the information about restaurants?| A．Journeys of a Lifetime. | B．Destinations of a Lifetime. |
| C．World’s Best Travel Experiences. | D．Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel. |
| A．They offer impressive tourist information. |
| B．They recommend faraway locations. |
| C．They are included in National Geographic. |
| D．They introduce the same destinations. |
| A．Fashion. | B．Society. | C．Economy. | D．Literature. |
1. Whose book has the woman been reading lately?
| A．Aaron Esterson. | B．Lori Gottlieb. | C．Erik Erikson. |
| A．It has an unexpected end. |
| B．It is very boring. |
| C．It is fantastic. |
| A．Read the book. | B．Start writing a book. | C．Talk with someone. |
4 . Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair 2024
The Novel Fair is an annual competition initiated by the Irish Writers Centre (IWC). Described by The Irish Times as “A Dragons’ Cave for writers”, each year the Fair aims to introduce up-and-coming writers to top publishers and literary agents.
The Prize
The twelve winners will have the opportunity to present the summary of their novels directly to industry professionals. Leading publishers and agents will be invited by the IWC to meet these writers in person or through a series of online meetings. To get fully prepared for the meeting with publishers and agents, the winners will receive a place in a workshop on “How to Promote Your Novel”, two weeks in advance. Also, applicants who are longlisted (初选) but do not make it to the shortlist of twelve will have their works evaluated and criticized by the judging panel.
How to Enter
Entry fee for application is £ 55 (Members of IWC can enter for a discounted fee of £ 45). This competition only accepts manuscripts (原稿) for novels. Applicants are required to send a summary within 300 words and up to five chapters of their novels, which should be 10,000 words (+/-10%). Manuscripts should be submitted online. There is a limit of one entry per applicant.
Entries are welcome from anywhere in the world. Before entering the competition, please ensure that you have read the Novel Fair Terms & Conditions 2024 very carefully as the Fair is open to only novelists who have never published work previously. If you have any questions about the application process, please email novelfair@irishwriterscentre.ie.
1. Why does the IWC hold the Fair?| A．To serve as a platform for writers. | B．To advertise local books. |
| C．To encourage young people. | D．To arouse enthusiasm for reading. |
| A．Improve their writing skills. | B．Deal with the judging panel. |
| C．Learn about publishing process. | D．Present their novels attractively. |
| A．A novel published in 2023. | B．A summary of 200 words. |
| C．A paper manuscript by post. | D．A submission of seven chapters. |
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词; 2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Reading have a lot of benefits. It can open up our eyes because of books are full of knowledge. I like reading newspapers and magazines from that I get lots of fun and learn about what’s going on around the world. I also read storybooks or novels which make me relaxing and happy. I seldom read e-book because they’re bad for eyes. On weekends, I usual spend a whole afternoon read in the library. And I also read for about half the hour before going to bed every night. Now I am going to read more classics as well as English books improve my language skills. I’m sure reading can make a difference to my life.
6 . Borrowing Policies
The Henry G. Bennett Memorial Library provides materials and services to meet the information needs of graduate and undergraduate students, face-to-face and online learners as well as teachers and community members.
Borrowing for Students
General Collection: 21 days (fall and spring); 14 days (summer)
Curriculum Collection: 7 days (fall and spring); 7 days (summer)
Borrowing for Teachers
General Collection: 90 days (fall and spring); 90 days (summer)
Curriculum Collection: 90 days (fall and spring); 90 days (summer)
OK-Share Card
Any teachers or students of any OK-Share institution may use the collections of any OK-Share library on site. Upon completion of the OK-Share card application at their home library, teachers or students will be given an OK-Share card.
Services
OK-Share card borrowers are allowed two books in their possession at one time. Electronic tools may not be available to the OK-Share card borrowers.
Inform the library you use immediately if your card is lost or stolen. A $5.00 charge for a second OK-Share card must be paid to the lending library.
Books should be returned to the library where the library materials were borrowed. Materials returned by mail should be sent by first-class, insured mail. Materials sent by post office must be insured for at least $100.
Billing
The library is not responsible for informing borrowers that materials are overdue. OK-Share card borrowers are billed for fines for materials returned late.
1. What is the similarity for teachers and students to borrow materials?| A．They can keep them for 90 days anyway. |
| B．They all can borrow them in winter. |
| C．They can keep them in autumn for 14 days. |
| D．They can keep either general or curriculum collections. |
| A．Borrowing two books at a time. | B．Using necessary electronic tools. |
| C．Getting another card for free. | D．Getting materials mailed for free. |
| A．Tell them the date in advance. |
| B．Punish them by fining them. |
| C．Forbid them to borrow books again. |
| D．Force them to hand in the OK-Share card. |
7 . It’s hard to believe that I wrote Number the Stars more than twenty years ago. It seems like yesterday that I answered the phone on a snowy January morning and received the news that it had won the1990 Newbery Medal (美国纽伯瑞儿童文学奖).
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I think readers of every age may match themselves with the important persons in the books they love and ask themselves: Would I have done that? What choice would I have made?
And ten-the age of Annemarie in Number the Stars-is an age when young people are beginning to develop a strong set of personal ethics (道德观；价值观)…They are beginning to realize that the world they live in is not always good and safe.
So they follow a story about a ten-year-old girl who is caught in a dangerous situation, and she must make decisions. Young readers become cheerful when Annemarie takes a deep breath, enters the woods, faces the danger, stands up to the enemy and wins her victory.
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Today, the book has been published in many countries and translated into many languages. It found its way into the hands and hearts of children who had read about but never experienced war...Books do change lives, I know; and many readers have told me that Number the Stars changed theirs when they were young, that it made them think about both cruelty (残酷；残忍) and courage. “It was something that shaped my idea of how people should be treated,”wrote a young woman recently, telling me about her own fourth-grade experience with the book.
The Danish friend who first told me the story of her childhood, and who became the Annemarie in my book, is an old woman now. So am I. We both love thinking of the children reading the story today, coming to it for the first time and realizing that once, for a short time and in a small place,a group of prejudice-free (不存偏见的) people created a touching story of love and kindness towards others.
Lois Lowry
1. What is the name of the book and who is the writer?| A．Number the Stars; Lois Lowry. | B．Newbery Medal; Lois Lowry. |
| C．Number the Stars; Annemarie. | D．Newbery Medal;Annentarie. |
| A．She called a writer on a snowy January morning. |
| B．She became cheerful after she read the book. |
| C．She was a good friend of a Danish woman. |
| D．She experienced many difficulties in a war. |
| A．ethics and friendship | B．enemy and victory |
| C．cruelty and courage | D．life and memories |
| A．The book is about a story of the writer’s own child experience. |
| B．The book is well-received and popular around the world. |
| C．The Introduction is written in the voice of the third person. |
| D．The Introduction is complete and we can read all of it. |
8 . Four books about kings and queens
From Queen Cleopatra to King Charles Ⅲ, read up on these famous rulers.
King Charles Ⅲ by Andrea Mills
Illustrated by Jennie Poh (DK)
Celebrate the coronation (加冕) of King Charles I with this illustrated book, which tells the story of the King’s life. Beginning with his childhood, it includes lots of fascinating facts and will get you to know about what being King might really be like.
Queens: 3,000 Years of the Most Powerful Women in History by Victoria Crossman (Scholastic)
Be inspired by stories of women rulers from across the centuries. Full of brilliant illustrations, this book features lots of queens, including Cleopatra, Queen Nanny of Jamaica and Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ. It gives lots of rich details of their lives — pets, homes, clothes and much more.
Arthur: The Always King by Kevin Crossley-Holland
Illustrated by Chris Riddell (Walker Books)
Discover the stories of one of the most famous rulers, in the collected legends (传说) of King Arthur. These old tales of kings, queens, warriors, wizards, monsters and magic have been retold, with lots of beautiful artwork from brilliant illustrator Chris Riddell.
The Queen’s Wardrobe by Julia Golding
Illustrated by Kate Hindley (Macmillan Children’s)
This lovely book tells the story of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ by exploring her clothes and jewellery. It introduces us to splendid gowns (长袍), her wedding dress, the Crown Jewels and her trusty shoes. It’s an unusual and fun way to learn about our former queen’s life.
1. Who wrote the book King Charles Ⅲ?| A．Andrea Mills. | B．Jennie Poh. |
| C．Victoria Crossman. | D．Julia Golding. |
| A．The life and rule of King Charles Ⅲ. |
| B．The collected legends of King Arthur. |
| C．The beautiful artworks made by King Arthur. |
| D．The stories of powerful women rulers throughout history. |
| A．King Charles Ⅲ. |
| B．The Queen’s Wardrobe. |
| C．Arthur: The Always King. |
| D．Queens: 3,000 Years of the Most Powerful Women in History. |
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. |
| A．Show your library card on entry. | B．Make an appointment beforehand. |
| C．Get familiar with the guidelines. | D．Leave oversized bags in lockers. |
| A．A local newspaper. | B．A registration guide. |
| C．A library website. | D．A student handbook |
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
| A．Selling their old books. |
| B．Some interesting books. |
| C．Buying books for their course. |
| A．They are not expensive. |
| B．He wants to discuss them in detail. |
| C．He wants his students to collect more books. |
| A．Only the man. | B．Only the woman. | C．Both the man and the woman. |
| A．He would buy three and the woman would buy two. |
| B．He would just pay fifteen dollars for the books. |
| C．He would not share the books with the woman. |
