A.A TV program. | B.A magazine. | C.A newspaper. |
2 . When I was 12 years old, I spent most of my free time reading. But sadly, not everyone around me enjoyed reading as much as I did, and not being able to talk about my favorite hobby with my friends made my reading a lonely experience.
In my senior year of high school, I came across a channel, “Clau Reads Books” run by Claudia Ramirez Lomeli, who makes book-related content in Spanish, and was introduced to the book world of social media. I could finally hear someone else’s reaction to the stories I like. I love her videos because we prefer the same kind of books. Eventually, I followed her on another social networking site, and I learned about the community on it where users blog about their favorite books. I really wanted to be part of this space and seeing others being so interactive and supportive made it seem like an acceptable community. However, I doubted my ability to express my thoughts well because I was unfamiliar with creating content to engage other readers.
Therefore, I started reading blogs on how to start a new account for guidance and after weeks of researching, I learned about the necessary social media skills. I had to spend time designing small sets and finding natural lighting and household items for photo shoots, and learn how to write engaging reviews while using hashtags (主题标签) in posts to attract other users.
My first post was a photo of my favorite book, Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick, with my hand’s shadow cast on a page. I also took pictures of several of my favorite sentences from the book and included a few hashtags to increase interaction. Attracting people with similar interest was hard at first. But gradually, it became kid’s stuff. The community quickly became a good place for me to talk about my favorite books with people having the same interest.
1. Why did the 12-year-old author feel upset?A.She couldn’t spare time for play. | B.No one around her liked reading. |
C.She couldn’t share her love of reading. | D.No friend was fond of her favorite book. |
A.She comes from Spain. | B.She hosts a TV program. |
C.She taught the author how to blog. | D.She led the author to a new book world. |
A.Skills of choosing suitable hashtags. | B.The author’s efforts to attract viewers. |
C.Guidance on registering new accounts. | D.The author’s techniques for creating content. |
A.It is easily done. | B.It faces new challenges. |
C.It is mentally demanding. | D.It needs topics related to kids. |
3 . Starting a new book can feel like a bit of a commitment (承诺), but it doesn’t have to be! Here are four books you can read in a single day.
The House on Mango Street
Released in 1984 and written by Mexican-American author Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is only 103 pages long. It’s a rapid read for those looking to dip their toes into the water, but it still deals with complex themes and important subject matters, including language, race, ageing, and troubles.
The Midnight Library
The Midnight Library from the English author Matt Haig was released in 2020. It has 288 pages, which makes it a little more challenging but still absolutely doable (可做的) in a single day. The novel is all about storytelling, with Nora Seed exploring the “what ifs” of her life.
The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo
Released in 2012 and written by the fantastic Malaysian-English author Zen Cho, the page count is an extremely manageable 76 pages, which makes this another effective first read in one day. The novel is set in London in the 1920s and follows the life of another writer, Jade Yeo. There is even enough time for readers to appreciate a film adaptation of the book after reading it.
Stardust
The 1999 novel by English author Neil Gaiman is a perfect presentation of the writer’s fantasy styles at their best. Stardust, which became a major motion picture, sits at 256 pages, It’s epic (史诗般的) in its scale, but the reader can fit the novel into a single day, giving them a true sense of absolute escapism to the fantasyland of Stormhold.
1. Which book can make you feel like escaping from reality and being in a kind of dreamland?A.The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo. | B.The Midnight: Library. |
C.The House on Mango Street. | D.Stardust. |
A.It’s supposed to be made into a film soon. |
B.The book tells the life of its author, Zen Cho. |
C.Its background is in London about a century ago. |
D.It is a bit more challenging to finish reading it in two days. |
A.It is a perfect presentation of the writer’s own experiences. |
B.It involves complex themes and important subject matters. |
C.It was written by a well-known Malaysian-English author. |
D.It is all about storytelling, with Nora Seed exploring the“what ifs”of her life; |
4 . Throughout history, literature has been a mirror to society, capturing its evolution, revolutions, conflicts, and ambition. As reaoers, we often find comfort, inspiration, or severe realities through the world of words. Yet, in the 21st century, with a sharp rise in digitalization, literature’s canvas (画布) has expanded dramatically, leading to both enthusiasm and worry among literary enthusiasts.
Dr. Elizabeth Montgomery, a famous literary critic and professor at the Langford Literary University, set about an extensive study to decipher (破译) the changing landscape of literature in the digital age. “The printed word has a touchable beauty and permanence. Digital platforms, on the other hand, are vast, changing, and developing. This dichotomy (二分法) is interesting but also challenges traditional literary boundaries,” reflected Montgomery.
Montgomery’s study lasted over two years, involving a diverse group of 1,200 participants from various age groups and backgrounds. They were divided into three groups: the first experienced literature only through printed books, the second through e-books, and the third through interactive digital stories, which combine text, graphics, and user interaction.
Feedback revealed diverse insights. Printed book fans valued the sensory experience—the feel of pages, the smell of a book—claiming that it deepened their connection to the content. E-book readers appreciated the convenience and portability but missed the touchable experience of traditional books. However, the third group, who engaged with interactive digital stories, expressed excitement at being part of the story, though some felt it weakened the literary essence.
Further, the study found that interactive stories appealed especially to younger readers, suggesting a potential shift in future literary consumption patterns. Montgomery notes, “While traditionalists might find the digital development of literature disturbing, it’s undeniable that the boundary between readers and stories is becoming more foggy. The key is to balance innovation with the preservation of literary integrity.”
1. What was the purpose of Dr. Elizabeth Montgomery’s study?A.To promote digital platforms over printed books. |
B.To explore the impact of digitalization on literature. |
C.To present the landscape of the digital literature. |
D.To challenge the traditional literary boundary. |
A.They found it convenient to carry the books around. |
B.They believed the books lacked the literary essence. |
C.They thought they were happy to be involved in the story. |
D.They felt the sensory experience promoted their understanding. |
A.Traditional books may be preferred by elder people. |
B.Digital stories will enjoy equal preference of all ages. |
C.Interactive stories may see a rise among younger readers. |
D.E-books will replace printed books and dominate the market. |
A.Objective. | B.Doubtful. | C.Excited. | D.Unconcerned. |
5 . 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 readers how the book ends.
Inform the readers what you like or dislike about the book.
Recommend the book to specific readers. Does the book applies 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 October 30th, 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.Adolescent book lovers. |
6 . Nearly two decades ago when the Google Books Project digitized and freely distributed more than 25 million works, book publishers argued that free digital distribution weakens the market for physical books. However, new research from Imke Reimers and Abhishek Nagaraj reveals that the opposite — increased demand for physical books, through online discovery — could be true.
The two researchers focused on a particular part of Google Books’ digitized works: those from Harvard University’s Widener Library, which helped seed the project in its early days. The condition that enabled their experiment: Harvard’s digitization effort only included out-of-copyright works, published before 1923 , which were made available to consumers in their entirety. The works from 1923 and later were still copyrighted and not digitized.
The researchers analyzed a total of 37,743 books scanned (扫描) between 2005 and2009. They looked at sales for the two years before this digitization period and the two years after , and found clear differences in the increased sales between digitized and non-digitized books. Approximately 40% of digitized titles saw a sales increase from 2003-2004 to 2010-2011, compared to less than 20% of titles that were not digitized. The increase in sales was also found to be stronger for less popular books.
“If a book is readily available online, people may decide that it’s a useful book and want to buy it,” Reimers said. “The ‘discovery effect’, which even increased the sales of a digitized author’s non-digitized works, is a strong driver of increased sales. It’s not a huge jump in sales , but it’s still good news for publishers.”
“And book lovers,” Reimers said, “are known for their preference for physical books, as opposed to digital versions, which could also play a role.” She added ,“Whenever I talk to people about my research on books, at some point they all say,’ I just love the feel of a digitized author’s non-digitized works, is a strong driver of increased sales. It’s not a huge jump in sales , but it’s still good news for publishers.”
“And book lovers,” Reimers said, “are known for their preference for physical books , as opposed to digital versions, which could also play a role.” She added, “Whenever I talk to people about my research on books, at some point they all say, ‘I just love the feel of a book in my hand.’”
1. Why did the researchers choose the publications before 1923 for their research?A.They were all masterpieces. | B.They were mostly searchable. |
C.They were not protected by copyright. | D.They were only partly downloaded for free. |
A.By interviewing book users. | B.By comparing the sales data. |
C.By classifying the book titles. | D.By referring to historical records. |
A.To point out the limitations of the study. | B.To stress people’s different reading tastes. |
C.To tell another contributor to the sales rise. | D.To show a growing trend in reading books. |
A.Consumers Are Enthusiastic About E-books. |
B.Book Publishers Object to Digitizing Books. |
C.Physical Bookstores Are Declining in Importance. |
D.Digitizing Books Promotes Demand for Physical Copies. |
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8 . German physicist Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists of all time, the personification of genius and the subject of a whole industry of scholarship. In The Einsteinian Revolution, two experts on Einstein’s life and his theory of relativity, Israeli physicist Hanoch Gutfreund and German historian of science Jurgen Renn, offer an original and penetrating(犀利的)analysis of Einstein’s revolutionary contributions to physics and our view of the physical world.
By setting Einstein’s work in the long course of the evolution of scientific knowledge, Gutfreund and Renn discover the popular misconception of Einstein as an unconventional scientific genius who single-handedly created modern physics—and by pure thought alone.
As a large part of the book explains, Einstein typically argued that science progresses through steady evolution, not through revolutionary breaks with the past. He saw his theory of relativity not as something from scratch, but a natural extension of the classical physics developed by pioneers such as Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei and English physicist Isaac Newton in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as nineteenth-century physicists.
The authors highlight how classical physics cannot be separated cleanly from modern Einsteinian physics. The book also includes substantial sections on Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo whose methods inspired Einstein. When Einstein considered himself as standing on their shoulders, he meant that, without their contributions, he would not have formulated(阐述)the theory of relativity.
The Einsteinian Revolution is an important and thought-provoking contribution to the scholarly literature on Einstein and his surprising scientific creativity between 1905and 1925.Gutfreund and Renn might not have given the final answer as to why Einstein, of all people, revolutionized physics in the way that he did. But they argue in fascinating detail that, to understand his genius, one must take into account not just the earlier history of physics but also the history of knowledge more broadly. Although not always an easy read, the book will interest physicists and historians alike.
1. Where is the text most probably taken from?A.An introduction to a book. | B.An essay on Albert Einstein. |
C.A guidebook to a course. | D.A review of physics development. |
A.Opposing. | B.Favorable. | C.Ambiguous. | D.Indifferent. |
A.With previous knowledge. | B.Up to a certain standard. |
C.From learning from others. | D.From the very beginning. |
A.Their ideas were rejected by Einstein. |
B.Their devotion to physics impressed Einstein. |
C.Their researches contribute to Einstein’s success. |
D.Their hard work deserved the worldwide respect. |
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2.开头和结尾已给出,可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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10 . 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. |