A.Love stories. | B.Detective stories. | C.Science fiction. |
2 . A few weeks ago, I surfed the Internet and came across a book called The Debt to pleasure. At first sight, I
But before I could
One thing I should mention:I did end up loving The Debt to Pleasure, I loved it so much that I finally ordered a copy of my own. The library book does
A.attempted | B.decided | C.arranged | D.ceased |
A.sympathy | B.judgment | C.adaptation | D.recognition |
A.click | B.spot | C.untie | D.strike |
A.defended | B.insisted | C.confirmed | D.conveyed |
A.accessible | B.affordable | C.available | D.dynamic |
A.patience | B.relief | C.certainty | D.honesty |
A.plain | B.vivid | C.unique | D.attractive |
A.response | B.adventure | C.interaction | D.encounter |
A.frequently | B.gradually | C.consequently | D.normally |
A.due | B.extra | C.missing | D.out |
A.submitted | B.donated | C.dropped | D.distributed |
A.apply | B.exchange | C.cheer | D.head |
A.belonged to | B.appealed to | C.turned to | D.depended on |
A.paid | B.offer | C.save | D.prepare |
A.material | B.temporary | C.complete | D.sustainable |
3 . Returning to a book you’ve read many times can feel like drinks with an old friend. There’s a welcome familiarity - but also sometimes a slight suspicion that time has changed you both, and thus the relationship. But books don’t change, people do. And that’s what makes the act of rereading so rich and transformative.
The beauty of rereading lies in the idea that our bond with the work is based on our present mental register. It’s true, the older I get, the more I feel time has wings. But with reading, it’s all about the present. It’s about the now and what one contributes to the now, because reading is a give and take between author and reader. Each has to pull their own weight.
There are three books I reread annually .The first, which I take to reading every spring is Emest Hemningway’s A Moveable Feast. Published in 1964, it’s his classic memoir of 1920s Paris. The language is almost intoxicating (令人陶醉的),an aging writer looking back on an ambitious yet simpler time. Another is Annie Dillard’s Holy the Firm, her poetic 1975 ramble (随笔) about everything and nothing. The third book is Julio Cortazar’s Save Twilight: Selected Poems, because poetry. And because Cortazar.
While I tend to buy a lot of books, these three were given to me as gifs, which might add to the meaning I attach to them. But I imagine that, while money is indeed wonderful and necessary, rereading an author’s work is the highest currency a reader can pay them. The best books are the ones that open further as time passes. But remember, it’s you that has to grow and read and reread in order to better understand your friends.
1. Why does the author like rereading?A.It evaluates the writer-reader relationship. |
B.It’s a window to a whole new world. |
C.It’s a substitute for drinking with a friend. |
D.It extends the understanding of oneself. |
A.It’s a brief account of a trip. |
B.It’s about Hemingway’s life as a young man. |
C.It’s a record of a historic event. |
D.It’s about Hemingway’s friends in Paris. |
A.Debt |
B.Reward. |
C.Allowance. |
D.Face value. |
A.He loves poetry. |
B.He’s an editor. |
C.He’s very ambitious. |
D.He teaches reading. |
4 . You should try your best to create your own family library so that you and your family are always learning. "It is a great mistake to think that education is finished when young people leave school. Education is never finished even if you grow older," said Mrs Child in The Mother's Book. "Collecting a library of books in your home is really helpful to your family. ”
"What is really interesting about having so many books in your home is that a book you purchase has a chapter about the deeper knowledge of your favorite subject at school," said a university graduate. Researchers in a study tries to identify what parents do has an influence on how well their children do on standardized tests. One positive aspect they find is the availability of a large number of books at home. This has a stronger connection, especially when you read to your children every day. The more books your older kids have access to at home, the more likely they are just to be reading for fun, rather than having to wait for weekly trips to the library.
John Henry, one educated parent, said, "I have been homeschooling my children using the philosophy of A Thomas Jeffer son Education. This philosophy of learning is based on the reading of classic books. ” Clinton Fadiman said, "When you reread a classic, you do not see more in the book than you did before; you see more in you than before. " Classic books also make you smarter and wiser! The wisdom comes in the examples in the lives of the characters.
"It is within your power to guide your youth in their reading and to cultivate in their hearts a desire for good books. It is the most unfortunate if a person is not possessed with the desire for good reading. The reading habit, like charity, should begin at home," said Mrs Child.
1. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 2?A.Kids don't need to go to the library any longer. |
B.Parents should set a good example at home. |
C.It's necessary to create a family library. |
D.It's important to let kids pass standardized tests. |
A.By quoting others ’words. | B.By questioning. |
C.By imagination. | D.By analyzing research data. |
A.East or west, home is best. |
B.One is never too old to learn. |
C.He who makes no mistakes makes nothing. |
D.Charity is the soul, rather than the virtues of hand. |
A.Where to Store Your Favorite Books at Home? |
B.When to Read the Classic Books to Your Children? |
C.Which Is Better, a Home Library or a Public Library? |
D.Why Not Have Your Own Library of Books at Home? |
5 . Do you want to give your child the best start in life? Helping him to become a good, confident reader is one of the most valuable things you can do. These simple little things below take up your little time.
● Let your kid "catch" you reading. Buy a mystery novel or a fashion magazine the
next time you're at the grocery store. Maybe you guess it.
● Ask your child about what he's reading at school and at home.
care about your child and get your child to talk about what his class is reading. If time is short, you can even do this on the drive home from school or while you're getting dinner ready.
● There are words all around. Point them out!
and the backs of boxes. Point them out to your child. Ask him if he can read a word
you've both just seen, and if he doesn't know what it means, make a point of looking it
up in a dictionary when you get home.
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A.Turn bedtime into "story time". |
B.But they can help develop your child into a good reader and writer. |
C.Move your child into reading independently. |
D.Words are on subway signs and the sides of buses. |
E.That just lets your kid see you reading and enjoying it. |
F.Most kids love to talk when their parents are paying much attention. |
G.However, they can make a big difference if your child is struggling to learn to read. |
6 . How do you deal with hunger of your stomach? Eat your favorite meal and keep quiet after that?
Once you read a book, you run your eyes through the lines and your mind tries to explain something to you.
This is nothing but creativity.
So guys, do give food to your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading.
A.Hunger of the mind can be actually solved through wide reading. |
B.Also this makes a great contribution to your vocabulary. |
C.Reading can help you make more friends as well. |
D.Now what are you waiting for? |
E.Just like your stomach, your mind is also hungry. |
F.Why not do some reading while you are hungry? |
G.The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. |
Walk into any bookstore, and you can hardly avoid “bumping into” Charles Dickens. Many of Dickens’ works still sell well today.
As someone who teaches Dickens, the question of why we still read him is often on my mind.
The question annoyed me for years, for years, and for years I told myself answers, but never with complete satisfaction. We read Dickens because he is not just a man of his own times, but also a man for our times. We read Dickens because we can learn from experiences of his characters almost as easily as we can learn from our own experiences.
Dickens shines a light on who we are during the best of times and worst of times.
A.Then a hand shot up. |
B.I know that wasn’t really the reason. |
C.And they are placed on outstanding shelves. |
D.That question was never more troubling. |
E.That’s why we still need to read him today. |
F.I already know who it is I’ll meet in those novels. |
G.These are all wonderful reasons to read Dickens. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
At the Newton Public Library
REGISTER FOR A SUMMER OF STORIES
Sign up and receive your reading log at the Circulation Desk. Record books you read over the summer and have a parent sign next to each title. The top five readers will receive prizes such as gift cards, magazine subscriptions, and movie tickets.
TEEN ZONE RESOURCESLook to the Teen Zone’s “Ready Reference” comer for all the help you need to locate information on the Internet. Ms. Frye, the librarian, will share tips on keyword searches to find interesting information about certain books. You must have a signed parent permission slip before using the computers. Access is limited to 30 minutes and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
EVENTSPoetry Session Monday, June 16 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Teen poets can be literary celebrities for a night by reading their original work at this special event. Friends and family members are encouraged to attend and show their support. A few original poems may be selected for publication in the next library newsletter. Food and drinks will be provided
Learn Origami Wednesday, June 4 3:00-4:00 P.M.This class provides books and instruction in the ancient Japanese art of folding colourful squares of paper into shapes, such as birds, insects, or flowers.
Eco Crafts with Jasleen Wednesday, June 11 3:00-4:00 P.M.Make earth-friendly crafts from recyclable materials. With guidance from a talented teacher and books, you will make new creations from everyday items. Start recycling today, and bring items to share with the group.
Magazine and Book Art Wednesday, June 18 3:00-4:00 P.M.The library needs to beautify the walls of the Teen Zone. We will be transforming artwork from old books and magazines into unique masterpieces to frame and hang on the walls. Put your creative spin on some photographs, and help ensure that the Teen Zone remains the highlight of the library.
Note: Registration is required for all the events. Register at the Circulation Desk or by calling 1-800-290-5992. Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon!
1. To search for information online from TEEN ZONE RESOURCES, you have to .A.ask Ms. Frye for the password | B.register at the Circulation Desk |
C.get permission from your parent | D.bring your books and reading log |
A.Poetry Session | B.Learn Origami |
C.Eco Crafts with Jasleen | D.Magazine and Book Art |
A.watch movies | B.meet many world-famous poets |
C.exchange artworks | D.have new experience with books |