1 . Seven-year-old Maggie Kuznia loves books, but she seems to love sharing the stories she reads even more. Qnce or twice a week, the little girl puts a few books in her backpack and gets ready to
Maggie’s mom, Tiffany Kuznia, works as the activity director at the retirement facility and often brings her daughter with her to
With time, Maggie has become so beloved among the residents that she even has “
Maggie hopes to inspire other kids of her age to read to the elderly.
| A．follow | B．defend | C．visit | D．teach |
| A．chat | B．work | C．queue | D．travel |
| A．reminded | B．persuaded | C．trained | D．permitted |
| A．normal | B．desperate | C．basic | D．different |
| A．predicted | B．announced | C．complained | D．requested |
| A．performers | B．operators | C．regulars | D．librarians |
| A．behavior | B．challenge | C．memory | D．welcome |
| A．relief | B．concern | C．delight | D．regret |
| A．reading | B．talking | C．listening | D．writing |
| A．choose | B．consider | C．prove | D．appoint |
| A．In addition to | B．Because of | C．In return for | D．Thanks to |
| A．followers | B．sufferers | C．listeners | D．teachers |
| A．true | B．familiar | C．good | D．new |
| A．brighten up | B．account for | C．comment on | D．figure out |
| A．advantage | B．judgement | C．competence | D．attention |
A book on China’ s war survivors
The book draws its interviews from Tengchong,
The book tells stories of civilians
3 . Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website Book Crossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register (登记) the books they own and would like to share. Book Crossing provides an identification number (识别码) to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Pederson, the managing director of Book Crossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. Book Crossing combines both.”
Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E— mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
Book Crossing is part of a trend (趋势) among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual (虚拟).The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty—five countries.
1. Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?| A．To explain what they are. | B．To introduce Book Crossing. |
| C．To stress the importance of reading. | D．To encourage readers to share their ideas. |
| A．An adventure. | B．A public place. |
| C．The book. | D．The identification number. |
| A．Keep it safe in his bookcase. | B．Mail it back to its owner. |
| C．Meet other readers to discuss it. | D．Pass it on to another reader. |
| A．Online Reading: A Virtual Tour | B．Electronic Books: A New Trend |
| C．A Book Group Brings Tradition Back | D．A Website Links People through Books |
4 . Best Books of All Time
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 fall display in this classic collection of short stories and poems. Where the Sidevalk Ends is truly one of the best poetry books of all time because of is 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 iconic literary love stories. Leo Tolstoy’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filed 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.” Described by Fyodor Dostoevsky as “flawless”, this one belongs on any book collector’s shelf.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery(1943)
The Little Prince is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey from planet to planet in search of adventure. What he finds,however, are interactions with adults who leave him frustrated. In the Saharn Desert, he runs into the book’s narrator,and the two start an eight-day journey filled with lessons. It’s one of the most compelling short books we’ve ever read. It’s also one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world. Whether you prefer reading in English,French, or another language, you’re bound to find a copy.
The Shining by Stephen King(1977)
The master of suspense must be included in any list of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you’ll find Stephen King’s The Shining here. Jack Torrance is a middle-aged man looking for a fresh start. He thinks he’s found it when he lands a job as the caretaker at an old hotel, the Overlook. But as snow piles higher outside, the hotel begins to feel more evil and dangerous, less freeing and more annoying. 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 lovers?| A．Where the Sidewalk End. | B．Anna Karenina. |
| C．The Little Prince. | D．The Shining. |
| A．They are both talking about adults. |
| B．They were both written in the 19408. |
| C．They are both love stories. |
| D．They are both for children. |
| A．Entertainment. | B．Sports. | C．Culture. | D．History. |
| A．Buy the book from him. |
| B．Finish the story in a day. |
| C．Read the book this weekend. |
6 . Four New Nature Travel Books
British Woodland
Ebury Publishing,￡22
Discover the secret world of our trees with this book by bushcraft and survival expert Ray Mears, who takes us on a journey from the planting of the very first seedling in Britain a thousand years ago to the present day. The book looks to our ancestors to show how man’s hand is critical in shaping woodland. It’s structured around how we can “use” our woods, providing a root to explore some of Britain’s most remarkable trees.
North York Moors & Yorkshire Wolds
Bradt Guides,￡l5.99
A “slow travel” guide to one of Britain’s most beloved landscapes, this newly updated book remains the only stand-alone guide to the region. Written by Yorkshire resident, outdoors enthusiast and travel writer Mike Bagshaw, it takes in sandy beaches, woodlands and chalk grasslands. It has information on walking and cycle paths, as well as wildlife-watching areas. Whale-and dolphin-watching tours are also covered.
Wild Isles
Harper Collins,￡25.
This rich photographic guide accompanies the new BBC documentary series of the same name, which sees Sir David Attenborough celebrate the wonders of British wildlife across a range of habitats. Written by natural history journalist Patrick Barkham and producer Alastair Fothergill, each chapter of the book focuses on a particular kind of wild space, from our wide variety of grasslands to our ocean shores, woodlands and remaining forests.
Springwatch
BBC Books,￡18.99.
Explore the UK’s richest regions for wildlife with 100 walks chosen for their unique plants and animals. Written by Wales-based travel journalist Luke Waterson, with a foreword(前言)by Chris Packham, this new guide is published together with the current Springwatch BBC TV series and features walks that best reveal the diversity of British nature.
1. What is British Woodland about?| A．Survival skills. | B．The journey to Britain. |
| C．Ancestors’ hardships | D．The exploration of woodland. |
| A．Ray Mears. | B．Mike Bagshaw. |
| C．Patrick Barkham. | D．Luke Waterson. |
| A．Both are adapted for TV series. |
| B．Both are written by co-authors. |
| C．Both focus on photography techniques. |
| D．Both reveal the diversity of British culture. |
1. What has Aja loved doing since she was little?
| A．Reading. | B．Playing. | C．Writing. |
| A．In a public area. | B．At her school. | C．In her house. |
| A．Worried. | B．Afraid. | C．Curious. |
| A．Learn to work. | B．Learn to sing. | C．Learn to read. |
8 . Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website BookCrossing. com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both.”
Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a joural entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossing to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the real and not the virtual (虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries.
1. Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?| A．To emphasize the importance of reading. | B．To give the definition of book groups. |
| C．To introduce BookCrossing. | D．To call on reader to share books together. |
| A．An adventure. | B．The book |
| C．A public place. | D．The identification number. |
| A．Pass it on to another reader. | B．Send it back to its owner. |
| C．Keep it safe on the shelf. | D．Meet other readers to discuss it. |
| A．BookCrossing: The Best Website Ever |
| B．Online Reading: A Better Choice in Reading |
| C．Virtualization vs. Reality |
| D．BookCrossing: A Website Brings People Together Through Books |
9 . How do young children learn to have good values? How can parents teach their children about the importance of kindness and patience? At a time when more and more parents worry about the violent images their children see on TV, some are turning to fairy tales.
It is believed that fairy tales have a great influence on children because they describe the two sides of good and evil very clearly. When children hear the stories, they learn to care about others’ feelings. In each tale, they can see that there are many different kinds of people in the world and that we all have a choice about what kind of person we want to be. We can choose to do good actions, rather than bad ones, in our lives.
What kind of values can children learn from fairy tales? In The Princess and the Pea, a poorly dressed girl, who insists she is a princess, is given a difficult test by the Queen. When she passes the test, we learn that her dream comes true because she stays true to herself. In The Little Mermaid, the mermaid, who lives under the sea, wishes to be with the humans on land. Through her experiences, we learn about the importance of living with and accepting other cultures. In Pinocchio, a wooden puppet turns into a boy when he finally learns how to tell the truth.
Teaching values is the reason most often given for encouraging children to read stories. These fairy tales can teach children lessons about human relationships that are accepted around the world for many centuries. This might be the reason why they have been around for so long and will not disappear any time soon.
1. Why do fairy tales have a great influence on children?| A．Fairy tales can teach them how to make a choice. |
| B．Fairy tales can help them get higher scores at school. |
| C．They can learn how to avoid most difficulties in their lives. |
| D．Good and evil are shown in a way they can easily understand. |
| A．A queen. | B．A girl living under the sea. |
| C．A wooden puppet. | D．A girl staying true to herself. |
| A．are given a difficult test | B．make friends with foreigners |
| C．wish to be a princess or prince | D．are going to lie to their parents |
| A．introduce some fairy tales |
| B．talk about the history of fairy tales |
| C．discuss how to improve human relationships |
| D．show how fairy tales help children shape values |
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I like reading because books are good teachers and helpful friend. When I am a child, I got into the habit of read. In the past years, I have read many the books. Reading makes me relaxing and see the world in different ways. It also develops my interests and enriches my knowledge. There are much books that we can read, and different people have our own favorite ones. I like to read books on music, it is an important part of life. Learn some basic information about music can help me have a good sense of beauty. With different forms of music our life will become wonderfully.
