I was wandering in the park when I spotted my friend, John,
Through teaching myself to love reading, I gathered some tips to motivate you
Don’t give up after the first book. To be
Track your progress. If you track the books you read, you will definitely feel a greater sense of achievement after each book. It is appropriate
Overall, reading is a lifelong hobby. Don’t equip yourself
3 . Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays and Traditions
It’s important to remember there are a diverse set of holidays available to explore. Below are a few books that help introduce children to different holiday cultures and traditions.
Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto, illustrated by Ed Martinez
While helping her mother with Christmas celebration, Maria is tempted to try on her mother’s diamond ring. After getting caught up in the joy of the holiday and playing with her cousins, Maria realizes the ring is missing! That’s when she and her cousins come up with a plan to eat all of the tamales, in hopes of finding the ring.
Together for Kwanzaa by Juwanda G. Ford, illustrated by Shelly Hehenberger
This is a story about a little girl named Kayla who wants to see her older brother Khari come home so they can celebrate Kwanzaa together as a family. Khari is stuck at college when a snowstorm hits and his car breaks down. Will he make it home in time for Kwanzaa?
A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
This book is a funny, nostalgic tale of Christmas Eve afternoon through Christmas night in Wales, and is full of unique imagery and poetic prose. It will arouse a sense of familiarity for some young readers while introducing them to different aspects of Christmas traditions.
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac
The word otsaliheliga is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. This is an amazing story that describes a journey through the seasons with a modern-day Cherokee family. Cherokee history and traditions are also woven into the story in a very kid-friendly way.
1. What makes it difficult for Khari to return home in time for Kwanzaa?| A．A car crash. | B．Delayed flights. | C．Extreme weather. | D．Academic pressure. |
| A．Traci Sorell. | B．Ed Martinez. | C．Dylan Thomas. | D．Trina Schart Hyman. |
| A．how to find hidden treasures at home | B．how to strengthen bonds with friends |
| C．the lifestyles of different ethnic groups | D．different holiday celebrations and customs |
4 . How to read more and learn more
These days, 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.
Clear your purpose of reading.
Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book.
No matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what you read. Your friends read the books they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.
Give up books that you don’t enjoy.
| A．I don’t need to return those books. |
| B．Read only what you are interested in. |
| C．Read the books borrowed from others. |
| D．Remember reading shouldn’t be a chore. |
| E．It can broaden my mind and improve my language skills. |
| F．We need to get the latest news and communicate with friends. |
| G．Most people read for two main reasons, pleasure or knowledge. |
5 . In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and neglect the simple pleasures that bring us true
Reading is not only a source of entertainment but also a
Moreover, reading has the ability to spark our imagination and creativity. As we
In addition to its intellectual benefits, reading can also be a source of comfort and relaxation. Curling up with a good book after a long day can help to reduce stress and
By making reading a part of our daily routine, we can open ourselves up to new ideas, expand our knowledge base, and
| A．happiness | B．sadness | C．anger | D．loneliness |
| A．limited | B．countless | C．few | D．endless |
| A．useless | B．powerful | C．weak | D．small |
| A．knowledge | B．ignorance | C．rumors | D．news |
| A．losing | B．avoiding | C．gaining | D．missing |
| A．create | B．follow | C．write | D．ignore |
| A．solutions | B．stories | C．characters | D．plots |
| A．promote | B．increase | C．decrease | D．destroy |
| A．divide | B．focus | C．spread | D．lose |
| A．In summary | B．In detail | C．In contrast | D．In conclusion |
| A．disappearing | B．evolving | C．shrinking | D．expanding |
| A．waste | B．spend | C．make | D．save |
| A．stimulate | B．tire | C．confuse | D．narrow |
| A．boring | B．beneficial | C．challenging | D．frustrating |
| A．embrace | B．ignore | C．avoid | D．reject |
6 . Once upon a time, a doting (溺爱的) mother asked Albert Einstein what she should read to her son to help him grow up as brilliant and intelligent as the famous scientist.
“Fairy tales,” he said, wisely nodding his head.
Why? Why would Albert Einstein — the Nobel Prizes Winning physicist recommend reading fairy tales? Was he joking? All the evidence suggested he was deadly serious. He also said, “When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive thinking.”
Childhood is one of the factors that blur (使变模糊) the distinctions between the self and other objects. Thus fantasy stories appeal to children and appear to make sense to them.
There are several commonly accepted genres (类型) of fantasy, “Animal Fantasy” which centers around the lives of lovable talking animals and “Modern Fantasy” which focuses on adventures in other worlds and magical events. I am inclined to add a third genre “Human and Animal Fantasy”, which mixes human and animal characters. Another genre of fantasy may be “High Fantasy” which features heroes who combat evil and save the world from destruction.
Fantasy feeds a child’s imagination and encourages creativity. The enjoyment that the genre engenders (产生) promotes reading and enhances literacy. Moreover, the fantasy genre may be used for teaching purposes. For example: A story about cruelty to animals would limit appeal to a child; however, a fantasy celebration of closeness between the children and their pets may give an element of excitement as the children are able to save animals from someone with cruel intentions.
Children love the Harry Potter series, and if they only see the movies they will miss a great opportunity to develop their reading skills by spending time with the lovable young wizards and witches (巫婆) of the Hogwarts community.
1. Albert Einstein recommended reading fairy tales because .| A．he was just joking with the mother |
| B．he contributed his gift of fantasy to reading fairy tales |
| C．he got some scientific ideas from fairy tales |
| D．the gift of fantasy equals to the talent for abstract, positive thinking |
| A．Animal Fantasy | B．Modern Fantasy |
| C．Human and Animal Fantasy | D．High Fantasy |
| A．they are better than the films |
| B．they can help improve children’s reading ability |
| C．the films are not true to the original stories |
| D．children can’t learn much from the films |
| A．Fantasy can be educational to children. |
| B．Fantasy can bring great joy to children. |
| C．Children should not read stories about animals. |
| D．Fantasy can teach children to be kind to animals. |
7 . The great thing about libraries is that they house all types of books — from mysteries to biography and dramas — all in one location. The bad thing about libraries is that they house all types of books in one location, and if it’s a location you cannot get to, you are out of luck. Now, mobile library solutions are appearing quickly around the country to bring books to people who need them.
A few years ago, when the Little Free Libraries Movement kicked off, more people of all ages could have access to books. Now, more than 15,000 free book stands can be found across the globe, bringing books to unexpected places. But many folks are simply not in a position to get to the places where the books are. Bookmobile buses are a good solution, but they can be expensive to fund and to operate.
Books on Bikes programs are popping up in areas where there is a strong bike culture, in some regions like Seattle, or a strong need to bring books to the masses, for example, in San Francisco.
The Seattle Public Library’s Books on Bikes program consists of three bike/trailer combos (组合) that librarians bring to community events. The trailers are even Wi-Fi enabled so that visitors can sign up for a library card and browse (浏览) the library’s card catalogue on the spot.
“Seattle has a really strong bike culture so we want to tap into that and provide full-service library programs but do it in a way that is quick and smart,” librarian Jared Mills said in an interview.
San Francisco’s program, called Bibliobicicleta, was launched in 2013 by librarian Alicia Tapia. Her trailer can hold about 100 books and attracts readers of all ages and income levels. It’s an independent, donation-based library — like a Little Free Library, but on wheels.
When asked why she would start a free library on a bike, Tapia answers,“Why not? Bikes are cool,and can go anywhere.”
1. What is the passage mainly about?| A．Free libraries on bikes. |
| B．Unique bicycle cultures. |
| C．Popular online libraries. |
| D．Various library movements. |
| A．Good but expensive. |
| B．Good but hard to operate. |
| C．Flexible and low cost. |
| D．Expensive and hard to operate. |
| A．Come up with. |
| B．Stay in touch with. |
| C．Keep pace with. |
| D．Make use of. |
8 . Funny Kid for President
By Matt Stanton
Max gets blamed for doing something wrong in the storeroom. Then tensions start between him and his teacher, Mr Armstrong. The school headmaster suggests Max run for class president. Abby is also up for election, and she wants to defeat him at all costs. To win, Max is going to need the help of hi best friend.
Just Like Jackie
By Lindsey Stoddard
Robbie’s grandpa’s memory has been getting bad. On top of that, she can’t resist using her fists (拳头) when bullies like Alex make fun of her for not having a mom. Besides, if Robbie told anyone how forgetful her grandpa has been getting, they would take Robbie away from him. Her grandpa is the only family Robbie has and it’s up to her to keep them together.
Paddington on Top
By Michael Bond
What other bear but Paddington could find himself sent home on his first day of school? Or questioned as a prime witness in court? Or taking a crash course in water-skiing?Trust Paddington to follow his nose for adventure, with a suitcase full of sandwiches in tow!
Shadow Weaver
By MarcyKate Connolly
Emmeline’s gift of controlling shadows has separated her from the rest of the world, but she has grown to be content, hidden away in her house with Dar, her own shadow, as her only company. Emmeline’s only hope of clearing her name is to escape being caught and perform the action that will set Dar free. However,Emmeline isn’t entirely sure whether she can trust Dar, and it’s difficult to keep secrets from someone who can never leave your side.
1. What’s Abby’s desire?| A．Beating Max in the election. | B．Getting to know more about Max. |
| C．Getting help from Max’s best friend | D．Removing tensions between her and Max. |
| A．Funny Kid for President. | B．Just Like Jackie. |
| C．Paddington on Top. | D．Shadow Weaver. |
| A．Matt Stanton. | B．Michael Bond |
| C．Lindsey Stoddard. | D．MarcyKate Connolly. |
| A．In a library. | B．At a book store. | C．In a classroom. |
10 . Preparing for a medical emergency involving your pet is always best accomplished before the event takes place. This series is designed to help guide you through the important decisions about first aid, as well as how and when to transport your pet quickly and safely to a veterinary hospital or emergency access.
VeterinaryPartner.com has provided this complete reference book online for you to skim through, expanding your knowledge of the dog’s and cat’s first aid. However, we encourage you to buy the book to keep in your home or car as a quick reference during an emergency.
This book is an emergency preparedness ready reference for dogs and cats. Wise preventive measures, intelligent use of first aid principles, coupled with recognition of abnormal symptoms and treatment of disorders, diseases and problems lead to effective health care.
A working knowledge of this information will help you get rid of some potentially dangerous circumstances and help you prepare for emergency situations.
It includes information on what to do and what not to do in specific emergency situations. The authors encourage careful reading and occasional rereading. We have tried to make this book easy to understand, avoiding technical terms as often as possible, but defining them in context when they are necessary.
1. What’s the purpose of this passage?| A．To introduce a book, a reference about first aid for dogs and cats. |
| B．To introduce a website. |
| C．To introduce a working knowledge. |
| D．To encourage careful reading. |
| A．Because it’s very cheap. |
| B．Because it contains a working knowledge of information about dogs and cats. |
| C．Because it contains information on specific emergency situations. |
| D．Because you can keep it at hand and find knowledge of the dog’s or cat’s first aid in case of an emergency. |
| A．It can enlarge the readers’ knowledge of the dog’s and cat’s first aid. |
| B．It contains the knowledge of recognition of abnormal symptoms of dogs and cats. |
| C．Although it contains a lot of technical terms, it is easy to understand. |
| D．You can read it on VeterinaryPartner.com. |
| A．应急的 | B．兽医的 |
| C．紧急的 | D．资助的 |
