1. 发出倡议的背景；
2. 读书的好处；
3. 提出倡议。
注意：1）词数为80左右；
2）可以增加适当细节，以使行文连贯。
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2 . The Best Books of the Year
Poverty by Matthew Desmond
Hardcover: $14.8
Paperback: $6.5
“In his powerful book, Matthew Desmond exposes the realities of inequality in the world. His writing takes readers on a journey through the lives of those struggling to make ends meet. Desmond’s book is a powerful call to action, urging readers to demand change and work towards a more just and fair society. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the root causes of inequality and the urgent need for transformative solutions.” — Lindsay Powers
King: A Life by Jonathan Eig
Hardcover: $15.5
Paperback: $7.2
“Eig’s book dives into the life and times of Martin Luther King Jr., providing an in-depth and comprehensive account. This book offers deep insights into the life of one of the most influential figures in American history, revealing the hardships and heroics of a man who changed the world.” — Al Woodworth
The Wager by David Grann
Hardcover: $18.5
Paperback: $5.4
“This true story is a thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. It is a story of human ambition, greed, and the continuous pursuit of adventure, all set against the backdrop of the vast and unforgiving ocean. Journey into a world of adventures, where fortunes are made and lost, and lives hang in the balance. Witness pursuits of power and wealth. Experience the dangers and uncertainties of life on the high seas, where anything can happen and no one is safe.” — Al Woodworth
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Hardcover: $17.6
Paperback: $4.5
“Emily Henry’s latest has all the feels! More than your standard second-chance romance, Happy Place is about the beauty, pain, and joy that come with biological families, chosen families, growing up and apart, and how — as adults — we deal with this thing called life.” — Kami Tei
1. Whose book might be a biography?| A．Matthew Desmond’s. | B．Jonathan Eig’s. |
| C．David Grann’s. | D．Emily Henry’s. |
| A．Poverty. | B．King: A Life. |
| C．The Wager. | D．Happy Place. |
| A．$4.5. | B．$15.5. |
| C．$17.6. | D．$18.5. |
3 . If you want to fill your shelves with the best books of all time, you’re in the right place.
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (1974)
The imagination of Shel Silverstein is on full display in this classic collection of short stories and poems. The book is truly one of the best poetry books of all time because of its staying power for children. The stories of this American poet, author, singer and folk artist have something for everyone.
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878)
Most critics regard it as one of the most typical literary love stories. The author’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” This one belongs on any book collector’s shelf.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1943)
It is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey in search of adventure. What he finds, however, are interactions with adults who leave him so upset. It’s one of the most appealing short books we’ve ever read and also one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world.
The Shining by Stephen King (1977)
The master of mystery must be included in any list of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you will find it here. Horror fans take note: This is one of the scariest and best Stephen King books of all time.
1. In which book can we read about unfortunate lovers?| A．Anna Karenina. | B．The Shining. |
| C．The Little Prince. | D．Where the Sidewalk Ends. |
| A．Shel Silverstein. | B．Stephen King. |
| C．Antoine de Saint-Exupery. | D．Leo Tolstoy. |
| A．They are both novels. |
| B．They are both for children. |
| C．They are both about adults. |
| D．They were both written in the 1970s. |
1. What did the speakers do just now?
| A．They met a writer. | B．They saw a doctor. | C．They climbed a mountain. |
| A．Boring. | B．Interesting. | C．Difficult. |
1. 作品名称；
2. 阅读经历；
3. 对你的影响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Classics and Me
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1.推荐电视节目《朗读者》；
2.推荐理由：邀请名人朗读文章，深受男女老少的喜爱，展现中文的语言美等；
参考词汇：《朗读者》The Reader、文学作品 literature
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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7 . We don’t think with a pen and paper. We “think” with Google. We don’t even have to complete the search question ourselves. Google’s auto-complete function takes that burden off our shoulders by telling us what we should be searching for and what we should be thinking. We then sort through selected results to find the answer to life, the universe, and everything. This process gives us the false impression of thinking — when, in realty, we’ve lost touch with one of the most basic of human experiences.
Thinking for yourself isn’t just about reducing external inputs. It’s about making thought an intentional practice and thinking about an issue before researching it. It’s about forgetting the habit of immediately looking to others for answers and instead becoming curious about our own thoughts.
Deep thinking requires time. It’s only by concentrating on the problem or question long enough that you’ll dive deeper and locate better insights. Most of us resist setting aside time for deep thinking because it doesn’t produce immediate obvious results. But ideas, as the filmmaker David Lynch puts it, are like fish: “If you want to catch little fish, you can stay in the shallow water. But if you want to catch the big fish, you’ve got to go deeper.”
After you’ve gone deeper on a question by thinking about it yourself, turn to reading what others have written about it. But don’t pause your own thinking. The goal of reading isn’t just to understand. It’s to treat what you read as a tool — a key to unlocking what’s inside of you. Some of the best ideas that come up when I’m reading a book aren’t from the book. An idea I read will often knock out a related thought in me that was previously hidden. The text will act as a mirror, helping me see myself and my thoughts more clearly.
Breakthroughs lie-not in absorbing all the wisdom outside of you -but in uncovering the wisdom within you.
1. Why does the author mention Google in the first paragraph?| A．To compare it with pens and paper. | B．To stress its convenience to our life. |
| C．To give examples of its multi-function. | D．To remind us to do the real thinking. |
| A．Sharing your ideas online. | B．Asking questions about life. |
| C．Seeking answers from others. | D．Making intentional thoughts. |
| A．It is worth the endeavor. | B．It turns out to be time-consuming. |
| C．It requires some basic skills. | D．It presents an exciting challenge. |
| A．To find out ideas from books. | B．To fully take in others’ wisdom. |
| C．To bring out our inner thoughts. | D．To understand the question better. |
1. 说明写信目的
2. 介绍推荐书籍并说明推荐理由
3. 表达期待被采纳
注意：
字数100-120词之间。
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1. 经典阅读的现状；
2.经典阅读的意义；
3.你的呼吁。
注意1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
Last week I did a research on students’ reading classics.
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Li Hua
| A．David. | B．Alice. | C．Jane. |
