1 . The fast development of AI-generated content (AIGC), especially AI translation, is accelerating (加快) the speed at which China's online novels are being introduced to the world, while global online writers tend to flood to a common platform to expand the world's online novel market, according to the 2023 China Online Literature Exporting Overseas Trend Report.
"Online literature not only brings Chinese culture and works to the world, but also witnesses the global development of this Chinese model," said the president of a publisher.
"After going through publishing authorization (授权), overseas translation and exporting models overseas, China's online literature has reached a new stage of global IP co-creation as writers from different countries and regions work together to develop online literature IP, which has led to a new wave of globalization in online literature," he added.
"As of October 2023, an overseas website owned by the publisher, had launched about 3,600 translated works of Chinese online literature," said the report. The platform has been visited by more than 220 million users, who spend more than 1.5 hours daily on reading. More than 150,000 comments are usually made in a single day, including exchanges about works and discussions about the cities, food and culture from various countries.
With the help of AI, the translation efficiency (效率) of online novels has increased by nearly 100 times, and the cost has been reduced by more than 90 percent. "Due to these advantages, the platform WebNovel will introduce AI translation for English, Spanish, French, Japanese and other languages, to help good Chinese and foreign stories to reach a wider international audience," said Yang Chen, editor-in-chief of the publisher.
Chinese online literature has been exported overseas for more than 20 years. It has shared with the world not only excellent cultural works, but also a set of creative mechanisms (机制) and industrial models based on the digital age. As such, global industrial integration has become a significant trend in the development of online literature.
1. What's the value of China's online literature according to paragraph 2?A.It contributes to regional cooperation. |
B.It encourages global development. |
C.It benefits overseas translation. |
D.It helps spread Chinese culture. |
A.To stress the importance of translating Chinese works. |
B.To show the popularity of Chinese online literature. |
C.To explain why Chinese literature develops so fast. |
D.To call on people to read Chinese literature online. |
A.It produces better quality works. | B.It enables writers to work together. |
C.It provides more language choices. | D.It's more productive and economical. |
A.China Online Literature Faces New Challenges |
B.AI Translation Boosts Global Cooperation |
C.AI Helps Chinese Web Novels Sail Overseas |
D.Online Literature Goes Viral Globally |
2 . Family plays an important part in much fiction, of course, but sometimes the short story form has offered us an insight into family life that the longer novel does not. Here are some for you to taste.
Prelude, by Katherine MansfieldPrelude is one of Katherine Mansfield's longest and finest short stories. Because Prelude is a modernist short story, the emphasis is on characters rather than plots. Mansfield is using the Burnells’ house-move, and the period when they are busy settling into their new home, as a situation to observe family, women and class.
He, by Katherine Anne PorterKatherine Anne Porter (1890-1980) wrote just one novel and fewer than thirty short stories, yet she is regarded as an important twentieth-century American writer, with He among her most celebrated and critically praised works. An important theme of Porter’s work is the search for meaning in a modern and increasingly materialist world.
Signs and Symbols, by Vladimir NabokovIt is a short story by the Russian-American author Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977), originally published in the New Yorker in 1948. The story centers on an elderly married Russian couple who move to the United States; their son is suffering from paranoid delusions (妄想症) and has been limited to a care center. Signs and Symbols focuses on the couple’s attempt to visit their son and its result.
Down at the Dinghy, by J. D. SalingerThis short story was originally published in 1949. It involves an adult speaking to a child. It is about a young boy who runs from home and goes down to the nearby lake, where he gets into a boat and refuses to speak to his mother. The story ends with the mother bonding with her son.
1. What is special about Prelude?A.It’s about scientific observation. | B.It’s the longest of the four. |
C.It involves moving to a new place. | D.It focuses more on figures than plots. |
A.They are contemporary writers. | B.Their works center on critical thinking. |
C.They both seek for meaning in modern life. | D.Their works were published in the New Yorker. |
A.Science fiction fans. | B.Family-based short story lovers. |
C.Those who plan to be writers. | D.People trying to have a family. |
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4 . It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade?
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them.
“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention.
A.Share good news with people around you. |
B.It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them. |
C.But the “bad news” has its place in the world. |
D.It provides a more balanced view of the world. |
E.And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media. |
F.Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good. |
G.The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally. |
5 . About a decade ago, Lawson was at a beach in Virginia watching his kids build castles right next to the waves.
“I kept trying to get them to come back because I thought it was a terrible idea,” he remarked. He wanted them to build their sandcastles closer to the dunes. But they found it more exciting to build right where the waves hit, seeing their sandcastles get destroyed, and then rebuilding them with whatever debris washed up from the ocean. “It seemed so symbolic, somehow, of how life works more than just building your perfect sandcastles,” said Lawson. When he decided to turn that sunny day into a children’s book, the idea came to just use pictures. “It seemed like it would work beautifully without words,” he said.
A Day for Sandcastles is illustrated by Qin Leng. It’s the second wordless picture book for Lawson and Leng since 2021’s Over the Shop. Leng’s illustrations stay pretty true to real life. Three siblings spend the day building sandcastles and watching them get destroyed by a flying hat. “To me it’s a celebration of childhood and the simple joys of life. These are the things I like to capture,” said Leng.
Leng spent part of her childhood in France, and she was inspired by European comic books. “What I love to do when I illustrate a picture book is add side stories to the main storyline. I always think about the readers and the longevity of the book, and I want them to be able to discover something new every time they revisit the book,” Leng explained.
At the end of the day, the sleepy-eyed kids pile into the bus that will take them home. “Those last pages are some of my favorite. They capture that feeling like at the end of the day on the beach, when it’s getting dark and you feel completely exhausted,” Lawson said. It must be a universal childhood feeling: happy with sand, sticky from the salt, hot from the sun, and ready to fall asleep the moment you get into the car.
1. Why does Lawson mention the scene where the kids built sandcastles?A.To suggest a way to enjoy leisure. | B.To remind readers of the childhood. |
C.To convince us of how life works. | D.To tell us the inspiration for his book. |
A.They are purchased by kids universally. | B.Readers can only find pictures in them. |
C.They carry no elements of comic books. | D.The stories are literally works of fantasy. |
A.Relieved. | B.Pleased. | C.Disturbed. | D.Exhausted. |
A.Childhood in sandcastles | B.Beautiful childhood memories |
C.Popular illustrated books | D.Explore the mystery of nature |
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2. 说明这样做的原因或好处。
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7 . While visiting an elementary school library in 2016, 1 noticed there were hardly any science fiction books for readers under 12. This discovery prompted me to spend the next five years researching the shortage of science fiction books for children in this age group.
I reached two big conclusions. First, I found that adults often think that kids can’t understand science fiction—but they can. Second, I found that authors and illustrators (插画家) are not depicting characters from diverse backgrounds in children’s stories about the future.
Diverse representation in science fiction is especially important because these authors are not only imagining futures, but also are the sorts of people who create those futures.
When science fiction authors imagine a wide variety of people like women, people of color and disabled people as the scientists of the future, then they provide models for more children to imagine themselves in those careers. Research has shown that seeing female scientists in media affects whether girls imagine themselves in STEM—science, technology, engineering and math-careers. The first Black female astronaut, Mae Jemison, says that she was able to imagine herself going to space because as a young person she saw Nichelle Nichols playing Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on Star Trek.
An expert on race in science fiction says that science fiction must include a variety of humans rather than a variety of aliens to celebrate the potential of diversity in the future.
Science fiction authors could be leaders in the efforts to diversify children’s books if creators fill the shortage of children’s science fiction with stories that include characters from diverse backgrounds.
The burden is not only on creators, though. Educators and parents also need to seek out science fiction with diverse characters in order to make sure that children’s book collections reflect a future that welcomes everyone.
1. What did the author find after visiting an elementary school library in 2016?A.Science fiction included a variety of humans and aliens. |
B.Authors described characters from diverse backgrounds. |
C.Readers under 12 almost had no science fiction books to read. |
D.Readers under 12 could hardly understand science fiction. |
A.Diverse representation. | B.Understandable language. |
C.Abundant aliens. | D.Fantastic plots. |
A.stress women’s key role in space and science |
B.justify influences of providing models in books |
C.attract readers’ interest and introduce who she is |
D.indicate how important children’s imagination is |
A.Children’s book collections welcome everyone and should be easily understood by all walks of people. |
B.Everyone is welcome in the future so children’s book collections should meet every child’s need. |
C.Only science fiction authors are to blame if children read science fiction lack of diverse characters. |
D.Creators, educators and parents should provide science fiction with diverse characters for children. |
8 . Soon there will be a Review Blitz! In a month, we are searching for reasonable reviews that reflect your sincere opinions. Just keep in mind that the deadline for your reviews is October 23, 2023.
Rules:
To enter, you must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Creativity account.
Submissions ought to be relevant to the topic.
Each review must be no more than 250 words.
There is no restriction on the number of pieces you can submit.
Guidelines:
Give a brief summary of the book. Avoid explaining the entire plot or telling your reader how the book ends.
Inform the reader what you like or dislike about the book.
Recommend the book to specific readers. Does the book lend itself well to older teens? Would science fiction enthusiasts show interest in this book? It’s helpful for readers to think about the book in light of other books they’ve read.
Remember that it’s okay to have a strong opinion! Don’t start sentences with “I think”, “I believe” or “In my opinion”.
Prizes:
All participants will be given a certificate.
First prize winners will respectively have one review published in Teen Creativity magazine and obtain a free 6-month magazine subscription.
Second-place winners will each receive a free 3-month magazine subscription.
You’ll receive these prizes before December 28, 2023.
Submit your works to www.teencreativity.com. We hope reviewing books brings you joy.
1. Which of the following meets the requirement of Review Blitz?A.A person can present no more than one piece of work. |
B.Each piece of work can have a maximum of 250 words. |
C.Reviews must be written by people under 20 years old. |
D.Works must be uploaded by the end of October 2023. |
A.The likes and dislikes of the book. |
B.The recommendation to all readers. |
C.Statements containing “In my opinion”. |
D.A summary that demonstrates the whole plot. |
A.Self-learners. | B.Teaching staff. |
C.Professional trainers. | D.Bookish adolescents. |
9 . Reader’s Digest is America’s fourth. largest-circulation magazine brand, standing out more than ever in today’s cultural landscape due to its themes of optimism, faith, heroism, trust, humor and wellness.
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1. What do we learn about Reader’s Digest?A.It was created by three founders. |
B.It has been published in many languages. |
C.It is the most influential magazine in America. |
D.It is the first magazine to enjoy the international popularity. |
A.They focus on famous people. | B.They happen all over the world. |
C.They are positive and inspiring. | D.They inform readers of amazing inventions. |
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10 . As a college student in Boston. I formed the habit of buying used books. I enjoy the hunt, the good price and the unrecognized treasures. I find old textbooks, ex-bestsellers, and books on subjects I’ve never heard of and now must learn all about. I don’t search for rare books or first editions but books that are worth reading.
Rereading, for me, is a pleasure during retirement. The theater and the concert hall become less appealing to me, along with crowds. Staying alone and reading books have become extremely important to me. Different books offer me insights (见解) and ways of expressing that stuck in my mind as the sand in an oyster (牡蛎) now shine like pearls. My taste in books improves with age.
While packing for a move, which occurs at intervals (间隔) of five to seven years, I clear my shelves and pick my books. I abandon a few, later regret my decisions, and look for them again. Several years ago, I got rid of books related to my job-architecture (建筑设计). Some were design guides, reference books and things that went out of date. Some were historical or centered on a period or an architect. These had given me many hours of pleasure. Will I ever open their covers again? Certainly.
This time, I threw out rolls and rolls of paper, and old drawings of projects completed long ago, some of which had even been damaged. I stay in a cottage that suits my status and I’ve moved on in spirit. No doubt I will acquire more used books and throw away more books as passions grow and fade, like feathers changing with seasons.
1. What does the author consider most important when choosing used books?A.Their attractive covers. | B.Their reasonable prices. |
C.Their excellent contents. | D.Their collection value. |
A.He has a small circle of friends. | B.His attitude towards work changes. |
C.His communication skills improve. | D.He has a deeper understanding of life and books. |
A.To explain his love for architecture. |
B.To suggest we avoid making poor decisions. |
C.To recommend some more architecture books. |
D.To show some books are worth reading repeatedly. |
A.He will stop throwing away used books. |
B.He likes updating his collection of used books. |
C.He is bad at using advanced drafting equipment. |
D.He enjoys leading an active life in the countryside. |