1 . Fluency is the rate at which the child reads. Fluent readers take note of things like question marks and adjust their voice. Their expression sounds natural, and their voice is not as flat as they read. Children who are fluent readers make their reading sound like talking.
First, it’s important to choose “just right” books. They will struggle to read books that are too difficult, spending their time trying to figure out unfamiliar words.
Children can improve their fluency through whispering phones. They are like pretend telephones that children read into. When children read into such phones, they can hear themselves well and use that feedback to think about their expression and reading rate.
Use choral reading (合唱式阅读). This occurs when a group of children reads something together, saying the words at the same time. You might read the text out loud by yourself first.
| A．This causes fluency to break down. |
| B．Give your children materials to listen to. |
| C．Many children also find choral reading useful. |
| D．Model for children how reading should sound. |
| E．Children can hear how the reading should sound. |
| F．Many children find it’s quite interesting to use them. |
| G．Their reading sounds effortless, much like carrying on a conversation. |
2 . Here are some of the best nonfiction books of recent years.
Somebody’s Daughter
$ 16 at Amazon
Ashley C. Ford talks about growing up as a black girl in Indiana, dealing with poverty, the complexities of adolescence, and a tense relationship with her mother. She often wished that she could express her feelings with her father, but failed for reasons she didn’t know. Until one day — after going through a heart-broken experience with a boy, which she kept from her family — her grandmother told her. And what she learned turned her entire world upside down.
Crazy Stories About Racism
$ 14 at Amazon
New York-based comedian Amber Ruffin, along with her sister Lacey Lamar, shares their everyday experiences about their bad conditions. It gets especially bad for Lacey who still lives in their home state of Nebraska, and is a start for these ridiculous but all-too-real encounters (遭遇).
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
$ 25 at Amazon
If you want to get in touch with your creative side, this book might just be the trick. As the title suggests, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain is a literary master class that takes readers into the mind of Booker Prize-winning author George Saunders. He discusses what makes great stories, how they work, and what they say about ourselves and today’s world.
All In
$ 21 at Amazon
Sports legend Billie Jean King writes a self-portrait that talks about the highs and lows of her amazing tennis career, her work in activism, and the ongoing fight for social justice and equality.
1. What is special about Somebody’s Daughter?| A．It tells a girl’s relationship with parents. | B．It tells a confused girl. |
| C．It tells a girl’s education. | D．It describes a girl’s secret. |
| A．The steps of writing a good story. | B．The secret of George Saunders’ success. |
| C．The situations of the present society. | D．Experiences of swimming in a pond. |
| A．All In. | B．Somebody’s Daughter. |
| C．A Swim in a Pond in the Rain. | D．Crazy Stories About Racism. |
1. 活动的时间和地点；
2. 活动内容。
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3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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4 . How to Host a Book Swap
If you love the written word, you probably have a pile of books somewhere in your home.
Send out invitations. A formal invitation should include the address, date and duration. A 2 to 3 hour party gives everyone a chance to enjoy the time and leave happy.
Provide enough space. Some people use one large dining table and start piling up books when they run out of space.
Make it a party. When you’re in the planning stages, think party and you’ll be one step ahead of the game.
| A．Organize books by types. |
| B．Prepare different kinds of books. |
| C．Offer food that’s easy to eat in a bite or two |
| D．However, the area around the book table may be small. |
| E．But there’s always a new book around that interests you. |
| F．Actually, a couple of tables can take care of the problem. |
| G．It’s also a good idea to limit the number of books guests bring |
5 . When I first met Miss Harold, she was the school librarian at Lakeview Elementary, and I was a timid (胆怯的) fourth grader. I was desperately trying to go unnoticed, because I had some big
Miss Harold took me under her wing and helped make it okay for me to be a(n)
She
Looking back on it now, there’s no
| A．plans | B．dreams | C．advantages | D．shortcomings |
| A．notice | B．understand | C．hide | D．find |
| A．clever | B．messy | C．noisy | D．outgoing |
| A．pulled | B．gave | C．put | D．let |
| A．asking | B．answering | C．avoiding | D．sharing |
| A．sold | B．bought | C．found | D．wrote |
| A．challenging | B．confusing | C．expensive | D．understandable |
| A．decision | B．time | C．note | D．list |
| A．anxiously | B．gradually | C．generally | D．patiently |
| A．arguments | B．activities | C．interviews | D．conversations |
| A．question | B．evidence | C．use | D．way |
| A．lose | B．show | C．share | D．excite |
| A．satisfied | B．grateful | C．regretful | D．surprised |
| A．hopes | B．problems | C．strengths | D．hobbies |
| A．giving | B．shaping | C．saving | D．knowing |
1. 阅读的意义;
2. 介绍一本你喜欢的书;
3. 你喜欢这本书的理由。
注意：1. 词数100左右;
2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
The Power of Reading
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