1 . Reading is essential but how can one choose the right books to read and where can one find them? A few famous people may give you some helpful tips.
● Read books from past eras.
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Reading too wide a variety in too short a time would keep the teachings from leaving a lasting impression on you. Seneca the Younger, a first-century Roman philosopher, suggested that “you must linger (流连) among a limited number of master thinkers, and digest their works, if you would obtain ideas which shall win firm hold in your mind.”
● Shop at secondhand bookstores.
Virginia Woolf believed the works in secondhand bookstores have an attraction which the usual volumes of the library lack. Browsing through these books gives you the chance to run into something that wouldn’t have risen to the attention of librarians and booksellers.
● Check out authors’ reading lists.
In his 1940 guide How to Read a Book, American philosopher Mortimer J. Adler talked about how to choose books. He attached importance to those that other authors consider worth reading.
● Make the final decision by yourself.
A.Interest is the best teacher. |
B.Great authors are great readers. |
C.Leave some room for older works. |
D.Learn more about those great authors. |
E.Don’t jump too quickly from book to book. |
F.There’s no “best books” list that everyone should follow. |
G.Usually they are much more selective in organizing their collections. |
The global pandemic (流行病) has prevented many people enjoying life outdoors,
According to a report, both reading and writing web novels have become important means of
Statistics show that the international reading platform Webnovel had 2,100 translations of Chinese web novels, more than 200,000 overseas writers and nearly 370,000
Qu Chang, a skillful translator
Qu explained that China has a large number of readers and users on these online reading platforms, which encourages creators
3 . When I first picked up Michelle Zauner’s memoir “Crying in H Mart,” I was attracted by the familiar name of the local Korean market 10 minutes away from my house. Looking through its pages was no different from looking through an old photo album, reminding me of my old memories. And I wanted to look at each and every photo, up close.
Despite being a struggling artist making up for lost time with a sick mother, Zauner somehow made her unique experiences related to her audience. One of the factors that helped make this possible was food. Every food and every aspect of Korean culture she described seemed so familiar to me, as I’m a Korean American. Not only this, we have similar experiences, and have common feelings of being torn apart by two cultures that seem to refuse to accept us just for being who we are. Zauner shone a new light on my attitude to my own identity.
In other ways, this relatability to such a specific target audience can become a weakness. This memoir was obviously meant for a Korean, specifically a Korean American audience. With such a small audience of 0.6 % of the United States population in 2019, the story that Zauner wanted to tell would not be received by many.
An avoidable point of the memoir that caused confusion could have been the organization of the timeline. Looking at the book as a whole, there was no specific order in which Zauner organized the events of her life. The most effective way to do this would have been to progress through the book stating with her earliest memories with her mother and ending with her moments of grieving.
I felt thankful that I was able to discover such a novel that made me feel understood for the first time in years. And most of all, 1 felt inspired that there are people like Zauner who make mistakes but try again. Even when the world tells them it’s too late, they try again. Even when they feel lost, they try again and find a way. And there was one thing I was sure of after I read he book: I will try again.
1. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Making up for lost time. | B.Designing a book like an album. |
C.Bringing back the author’s old memories. | D.Letting Zauner’s readers understand her experiences. |
A.Its small readership. | B.Its difficult languages. |
C.Its weak market in Korea. | D.Its sales in America in 2019. |
A.To point out one limitation of the book. |
B.To describe Zauner’s life in order of time. |
C.To explain why he falls in love with the book. |
D.To introduce an effective way to write a memoir. |
A.To be thankful. | B.To stay positive. |
C.To understand others. | D.To avoid making mistakes. |
4 . Looking for books suitable for your juniors? Here are what our editors recommend:
Room for Everyone
Musa and Dada drive to the shore — but the bus stops many times: “You need a ride? Come in! There’s still room!” One stop becomes two stops which soon becomes ten, and the bus is overcrowded, but there’s always room for one more if you make the room, making this trip a joyous tale.
Author: Naaz Khan
Reading age: 4 - 8
Wonder
Auggie Pullman was born with a facial difference which prevents him from going to a mainstream school. Entering a new school, he wants nothing more than to be treated normally — but his new classmates can’t ignore his extraordinary face. Auggie is a hero to prove that you can’t give in when you were born to stand out.
Author: R. J. Palacio
Reading age: 8 - 12
Starfish Hardcover
Ellie is tired of being fat and she’s found her safe space — her swimming pool — where she feels weightless in a fat-obsessed world. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. Finally, with the support of those loving her, Ellie might be able to be a starfish in real life — by being her own excellent self.
Author: Lisa Fipps
Reading age: 10 - 13
Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer
Lynne Cox started swimming almost as soon as she could walk. By age sixteen, she had broken all records for swimming the English Channel. She narrowly escaped a shark attack, and was cheered across the Cook Strait by dolphins. She even swam a mile in the Antarctic. Lynne writes the same way she swims, with tough spirit and joy.
Author: Lynne Cox
Reading age: 14 - 18
1. Who are the target readers of this text?A.Teenagers. | B.Parents. | C.Booksellers. | D.Editors. |
A.Their schooling. | B.Their appearance. |
C.Their weight. | D.Their friendship. |
A.Naaz Khan’s. | B.R. J. Palacio’s. | C.Lisa Fipps’s. | D.Lynne Cox’s. |
5 . Independence is something that can be difficult to achieve. But don’t worry because here we have four books that can help you. If you don’t buy less than three of them, you’ll be given a 20% discount!
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Taking care of your finance is hard. Dave Ramsey, a famous businessman, is here to take you on the whole process of planning your finance, and show the myths of cash advances and debt consolidation (债务重整), to make sure your finance is healthy.
Price: $14.49
Grace’s Guide by Grace Helbig
Grace Helbig shared her tips to becoming a grown-up. The book is full of personal stories of Helbig, her struggles and the lessons she learnt from failing many times. This book is your on-the-go fun read with pictures and drawings of Helbig, and worksheets (作记录) to practice.
Price: $7.95
The Oh She Glows Cookbook by Angela Liddon
Having suffered from eating disorder and living on diet, Angela Liddon promised to cat healthily forever. She threw out her fat-free butter spray (黄油喷雾) and low-caloric frozen dinners after learning how to properly cook. This book contains more than 100 recipes (食谱) covering breakfast, salads, soups. power snacks and the main dishes for a healthy meal at any time of the day. We all know that healthy eating is all part of being independent.
Price $22.22
Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
Life can be hard, especially when it comes to relationships with others. In the book, Strayed gives advice on love and life. She writes about different subjects: a son rejected by his parents, a mother who has lost her child. And the message hidden throughout all her advice is always that, if you want a good life, you have to create it.
Price: $8.76
1. How much will you save at least if you buy three of the listed books?A.$6.24. | B.$5.68. | C.$6.64. | D.$9.10. |
A.They are about how to grow up healthily. |
B.They involve their authors’ experiences. |
C.They are mainly about how to work better |
D.They teach readers to learn from others’ life stories. |
A.Graces Guide. |
B.The Oh she Glows Cookbook. |
C.The Total Money Makeover. |
D.Tiny Beautiful Things. |
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7 . Good books are essential for children. The best materials are the ones that not only entertain, but also expand the imagination, educate the mind, and let the next generation know that they have a place in this world. Here are some good books for you.
New Kid
The book features the story of middle school student Jordan Banks, who struggles not only with being the new kid at a private school in the Bronx, but also with being an African American student in the midst of a mostly white class. In his acclaimed graphic novel, Jerry Craft addresses important issues of race and class through lively visuals and a likable protagonist.
The Undefeated
It was written by Kwame Alexander and drawn by Kadir Nelson. The poem details the history of African Americans, emphasizing the triumphs of the civil rights movement as well as the trauma of slavery, along with the mention of several globally known heroes. There are also quotes from influential figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Langston Hughes and alongside there are beautiful illustrations from Nelson.
Other Words for Home
The character of Jude teaches us empathy as we read what it’s like to be a young teenager immigrating from Somalia trying to fit in in America. She tries to learn the English language while tackling discrimination and classmates unwilling to understand and accept her, including her cousin of the same age. Jasmine Warga has created a story that is both powerful and gentle, big but full of small moments, a happy but sad story that will live in your heart.”
1. Who is the author of New kid?A.Kwame Alexander | B.Jerry Craft |
C.Jasmine Warga | D.Kadir Nelson |
A.The Undefeated | B.New Kid |
C.Other Words for Home | D.Bear came along |
A.All are about stories of kids |
B.All about stories in Africa |
C.All are related to African Americans |
D.All mentioned globally known heroes |
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I love reading. When I was free, I always read my favorite books. To me joy, books help me understood the world better. I will never to stop the love for reading at any time. There are a number of book for people to read. I like those books on history and literature. Reading history obvious makes me wise. Reading literature widen my view and makes my life amazed. Honestly speaking, I benefit so many from reading. As the saying goes, “Something is learned every time certain book is opened.” Isn’t it a pleasure to start reading from now on?
9 . Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun. According to the annual Kids and Family Report, in just the last four years, the number of kids that read for fun has dropped by nearly 10%. Today, barely half of the children in the United States report liking to read for enjoyment.
When it comes to reading, kids can come up with a million excuses as to why they don’t like it. It can be frustrating trying to get your child to read, and it’s easy to rely on unsuccessful methods for encouraging reading Sometimes you tend to nag(唠叨)your child to read, or perhaps bribe(贿赂)him to read by offering him a reward. Unfortunately, these methods often do more harm than good. Nagging can lead your child to feel that he is being forced to read. And while rewarding your child for reading isn’t bad in itself, it shouldn’t be relied upon to get him to read.
It’s similarly important to reserve judgment regarding what your child chooses to read. While it might be your goal for your child to read To Kill a Mockingbird, reading about his favorite band in a teen magazine will also do. Reading is reading, and the more your child does it, the more he will enjoy it. And with increased enjoyment comes more frequent reading.
The best way to get your children to read more is to serve as examples and important guides for them. Research shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.
1. What can we know from the report?A.Children rarely benefit from reading. | B.Children often find excuses for not reading. |
C.Fewer children read for pleasure. | D.Parents influence their children’s reading. |
A.To save children’s precious time. | B.To lead children to love reading gradually. |
C.To avoid unwanted distractions. | D.To improve children’s reading skills. |
A.By inviting their teachers to read together. |
B.By providing them with the latest books. |
C.By engaging them in book clubs. |
D.By acting as role models for them. |
A.Teachers. | B.Kids. |
C.Parents. | D.Writers. |
10 . How to read more and learn more
Today, more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone. It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends. But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks, the more, the better. It can open my eyes and improve my language skills.
◆ Clear your purpose for reading
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No matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may tell you the books they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.
◆ Give up books that you don’t enjoy
You may have chosen books that you are interested in, and they are right to your purpose. But while you are reading them, there may still be some books that you don’t enjoy reading. Whenever you realize that you aren’t enjoying the book you are reading, give it up.
◆ Set a reading goal
It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought. The reason is the books I bought don’t have a due date! I don’t need to return those books.
A.Read only what you are interested in |
B.Read the books borrowed from others. |
C.Remember reading shouldn’t be a chore (烦恼事). |
D.Of course, it also can help me to get good grades. |
E.We need to get the latest news and communicate with friends. |
F.Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. |
G.Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day. |