1 . Great Books Winter Program makes you well-prepared for future college classes and the SAT critical thinking section. Now enrollment (注册) is open. Make your plans today!
Program 1: Great Books & Writer’s Workshop at Pepperdine University One and Two-Week Programs .
Choose the one-week Discussion program. Select Writer’s Workshop for students eager to explore the art of creative writing. Or, stay for both!
One-week Tuition: $2,695 Two-week Tuition: $5.390
Program 2: Great Books & Writer’s Workshop at Amherst College One and Two-Week Programs
We will be offering Discussion programs and a Writer’s Workshop for students eager to explore the art of writing in all forms.
One-week Tuition: $2,495 Two-week Tuition: $4,990
Program 3: Great Books at Stanford University
One and Two-Week Programs
Young people gather to experience reading and life at Stanford University. Join us for one week or two of Great Books Discussion programs!
One-week Tuition: $2.995 Two-week Tuition: $5.990
Program 4: A Tall Ship Adventure
Sail from Bangor to Portland, ME
One Week Program
This program for high school students combines the study of literature with living and learning to sail. Time will be divided into discussion and sailing education with visits to coastal islands.
One-week Tuition: $2,995
Note: All on-campus programs have Materials & Events fees of $225 for one week and $475 for two.
1. If you want to learn about different types of writing, which program should you join in?| A．Program 1. | B．Program 2. | C．Program 3. | D．Program 4. |
| A．$2.995. | B．$3.220. | C．$3,470. | D．$6,215. |
| A．Fishing. | B．Discussing. | C．Learning to sail. | D．Visiting islands. |
1.列举阅读文学作品的好处；
2.简述阅读文学作品对你的帮助。
注意：
1.词数100左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：文学作品works of literature
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3 . The last school bell rings and your kids are off for the summer. For most kids, those thoughts of schoolwork and lessons are a distant memory that they won’t be thinking about again until fall. So it’s important for them to continue some learning.
Have your kids hit the library.
Encourage your kids to read by taking them to the library during the summer. If they don’t have a library card, get them one. Many local libraries sponsor summer reading clubs that keep your kids wanting to read. Be sure to let your kids pick their own books out; summer is for fun reading.
Have your kids read every day.
Ask your kids to read outside in the sun. Join them, read aloud their favorite books, no matter how many times you have read them. Pick a time every day when you all stop and read as a family together. Nothing will stimulate a child to read more than to have adults reading with them.
Find other ways to encourage the kids.
If you are planning a family trip, have them check out the map. Let your kids go online and research where you are going. Have your kids check the weather report in the newspaper or what big event is happening and then have them report back on it at dinner time. Have your kids check out magazines or websites for recipes that can be prepared.
Improve your kids’ writing skills.
Learning to express your thoughts. Writing in a logical manner is a skill that is often lost. To help your kids, have them write about things during the summer. If your kids love something such as animals, have them write reports about them to share with the family. If you are going on a trip, have your kids keep a travel journal.
1. What should parents do in the library?| A．Stay with their kids and read books together. | B．Help their kids find useful books. |
| C．Read more books helpful to their study. | D．Let their kids choose books they have interests in. |
| A．lead their children to finds ways to prepare things by themselves |
| B．encourage their children to use the Internet as much as they can |
| C．write all the things they have experienced during the trip |
| D．check the information and tell the kids what big event is happening |
| A．Nature and Science | B．All about Space | C．Philosophy for Life | D．Family and Society |
4 . The following books have come out recently, and possibly you would like to read them.
This Atmosphere of Love Franklin Bass Jr.
www. authorhouse.com
Paperback $12. 95 E-book $3. 99
This Atmosphere of Love shares Franklin Bass Jr.’s collection of poems from 2008 to 2012 that speaks about his true feelings and experiences of love.
An Irish Girl Marilyn Hering
www. iuniverse.com
Paperback $13. 99 E-book $3. 99
Inspired by true events of the Irish famine (饥荒), An Irish Girl combines a tale of the famine with a heart-broken story of love and loss.
The Prison Planet Denis Goodwin
www. xlibris.com
Hardback $46. 98 Paperback $34. 45 E-book $4. 99 Audiobook $9. 99
Sometimes, the reality prescribed (规定) to us doesn’t explain what we experience. If you too know something isn’t right and want to see the bigger picture, the bottom line is here.
A Deadly Homecoming Jane Bennett Munro
www. iuniverse.com
Hardback $23. 99 Paperback $13. 99 E-book $3. 99 Audiobook $9. 99
When her mother asks her to investigate a friend’s disappearance, Toni Day heads to her hometown to solve a complex murder (谋杀) case that leaves her own life hanging in the balance.
1. Who is a poet among all the writers?| A．Franklin Bass Jr. | B．Marilyn Hering. |
| C．Denis Goodwin. | D．Jane Bennett Munro. |
| A．$13. 99. | B．$9. 99. | C．$4. 99. | D．$3. 99 |
| A．The Prison Planet. | B．A Deadly Homecoming. |
| C．An Irish Girl. | D．This Atmosphere of Love. |
5 . On a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.
Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets, by Patricio Pron
In April 1945, Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.
When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi
At thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.
To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
Set in a small Alabama town in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.
Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story by Bess Kalb
Bess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby’s mother, who traveled alone from Belarus to America to survive, and Bess’s mother, who always fought against convention.
1. Which book is about the author’s own story?| A．To Kill a Mockingbird. |
| B．When Breath Becomes Air. |
| C．Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets. |
| D．Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story. |
| A．Bobby Bell. | B．Bess Kalb. | C．Bess’s mother. | D．Bobby’s mother. |
| A．Advertisement. | B．Opinion. | C．Lifestyle. | D．Science. |
In Jeff Kinney’s book Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, Greg Heffley’s mother suggests a family road trip. Family road trips are
As one of the
I strongly suggest this book to young readers. It’s really interesting and
7 . FREE BOOKS BY CHINA ON THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
Ten Tips to Fight Monsters
Author: Dong Ruihan
Description: Dad leaves 10 tips to help us fight the virus. Who will win the battle? The story will gently teach kids how to prevent the disease in a language that they can easily understand. It will help them remain calm in this stage of the epidemic(疫情), and encourage them to help family members to prevent the disease.
Agan Will Win
Author: A Jiao
Description: Told by Chun Ni, Agan Will Win is a story about how Agan, the character of Wuhan’s well-known street food hot dry noodles, fights against the virus and finally wins. Unfortunately infected(感染) with the virus, Agan remains positive and optimistic to the doctors, and at last he defeats the virus. This is a warm and caring picture book that comforts people who are having a difficult time during the epidemic.
Waiting for Dad to Come Home
Author: Chen Ying
Description: The book speaks highly of the front line medical workers for their fighting spirit in battle against COVID-19. The book touches readers with storylines and characters having strong sense of social responsibility, trying to plant that responsible seed in their mind.
A Special Spring Festival
Author: Gao Jing
Description: This book pictures a special Spring Festival during the outbreak of COVID-19. It tells a story of an ordinary family in China, centering around the little boy’s confusion(困惑): why he is not allowed to play outside home. Through reading, both children and grown-ups may cherish more the simplest pleasure in life, be appreciative and try to do all they can do to help.
1. Who is the book Ten Tips to Fight Monsters mainly for?| A．Parents. | B．Children. | C．Teachers. | D．Doctors. |
| A．Dong Ruihan. | B．Gao Jing | C．A Jiao. | D．Chen Ying |
| A．Agan Will Win. | B．Ten Tips to Fight Monsters. |
| C．A Special Spring Festival. | D．Waiting for Dad to Come Home. |
| A．Animals. | B．Her favourite writer. | C．Sisterhood. |
9 . My little cousin is already three years old. Last week, when I was shopping with my aunt, 1 suggested she buy some wordless books for him. She refused and said wordless books were useless. If you also think so, then you're wrong.
Anyone who has “read” a picture book can tell you that you don't need words to tell a story. Preschoolers(学前儿童)can follow a story told in pictures. And even though kids aren't reading words, it turns out that wordless books can help them develop important skills. Here are some reasons why little kids should read wordless books.
Through reading wordless books, young kids and preschoolers can learn how a book works: from front to back, left to right, and top to bottom. Following a story helps kids understand the structure of storytelling: cause and effect, conflict(冲突)and resolution, character development and a narrative(叙述的) way with a beginning, middle and end. Kids can hear many new words. They can also learn to recognize objects, people, places, animals and actions and tell a story based on pictures. This helps kids have a larger vocabulary and connect pictures with things they see.
Reading wordless books helps kidsobtainconfidence. A young kid or preschooler is proud to have finished a favorite book and have understood the whole story from start to finish without adults' help. When they're proud of themselves, they become more confident.
Reading wordless stories helps little kids develop a love of books. Wordless book can be enjoyed by little kids. After they find the pleasure in reading, they’ll fall in love with reading.
Wordless books can be enjoyed by all little kids. Books without text are great for kids who speak different languages, are learning English, or have developmental or learning difficulties that make reading words challenging.
1. The author's aunt refused to buy wordless books because ________.| A．her son didiVt like reading | B．she considered such books useless |
| C．there're too many books at her home | D．her son was too old to read such books |
| A．learn to explain pictures under help | B．learn about how to read stories |
| C．learn how to think on their own | D．know what forms a book or a story |
| A．Get. | B．Use. | C．Show. | D．Expect. |
| A．Why there are wordless books. | B．Why kids love reading wordless books. |
| C．Why reading wordless books helps kids. | D．Why people should read wordless books. |
10 . Books to Read in Your 20s
The Kite Runner
By Khaled Hosseini
As a Middle Eastern and North African Studies student, I have a great interest in books about what takes place in this area. I first read this book in high school and really enjoyed it because of its accurate language. If any of you is interested in reading this book and hasn't yet, I highly recommend it.
Fire fly Lane
By Kristin Hannah
This is my favorite book. It is a story about friendship, love and life lessons. The story covers the lives of two best friends, Tully and Kate, from childhood to adulthood. I learned so much about friendship and life. So, read Firefly Lane! You'll laugh, you'll cry, and then you'll share this book to your best friend.
Half the Sky
By Nicholas Kristof
For any person of any age, Half the Sky is a must-read. It describes the struggle of women and the most pressing human rights problems of our time: the common oppression of women and girls.
The Little Prince
By Antoine de Saint
This children's book is simple. It might seem like a wrong book to recommend to someone in their twenties, but perhaps that's what makes it a good choice. It sings praises to exploration and shows the importance of making friends.
1. Who is the writer of the book The Kite Runner?| A．Khaled Hosseini. | B．Kristin Hannah. |
| C．Nicholas Kristof. | D．Antoine de Saint. |
| A．It's written by Tully and Kate. | B．It talks about friendship and life. |
| C．It's a simple book for children. | D．It's a comic book with humorous writing. |
| A．The Kite Runner. | B．Firefly Lane. |
| C．Half the Sky. | D．The Little Prince. |
