1 . Growing up. Mychal Threets fell in love with reading at Fairfield Civic Center Library (FCCL) in California. Now, at age 33, he is the supervising librarian of FCC Land has gained a following of more than 740,000 people who enjoy watching the video she posts about libraries on social media.
Threets was mostly homeschooled by his mother. They spent hours at FCCL and it became a home lo him, he said. But he didn’t see many people who looked like him cm ploy cd there and didn’t consider becoming a librarian until age 23, when he was hired to shelve books at a different Fair field library. That’s when “my librarian journey began,” he said. Threets took librarian education courses and worked his way up to the position he now holds.
About two years ago, he began sharing what he calls his “library joy” on TikTok and Instagram. He posts videos about being a librarian as well as tips on using a library card, book recommendations, and stories about children who have discovered their love of reading at the library. And with hundreds of thousands of followers across Instagram and TikTok, he spreads awareness far and wide about the numerous positive impacts libraries have on their communities.
Last year, he was among 10 librarians chosen by the American Library Association to win the I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service. “He has touched many people in a positive way and has created a place for all to know they are cared about and loved.” one of his nominators (提名人) wrote. “His devotion, innovation, and impact have improved our library to new heights, strengthening its role as a center for growth and learning.”
It seems clear that Threets will continue to inspire the next generation of librarians. The message he has for young people is to remember to visit their own local library. “When life gets tough.” Threets said, “you can always find a library card.”
1. What can we infer from the figure 740,000 in Paragraph l?| A．FCCL in California has a variety of books. |
| B．The number of librarians is becoming larger. |
| C．Threets has posted over seven million videos. |
| D．Threets is very popular on TikTok and Instagram. |
| A．After he took up courses on library. |
| B．After he was employed to shelve books. |
| C．After he found nobody wanted to be librarians. |
| D．After he became the supervising librarian of FCCL. |
| A．It’s hard to find a local library. |
| B．Being a librarian is a tiring job. |
| C．Life is always filled with difficulties. |
| D．You can have fun when reading books. |
| A．Curious. | B．Inspiring. | C．Generous. | D．Easy-going. |
| A．She plans to read more than the required books. |
| B．The books are all required for the history course. |
| C．Some of the books are for courses other than history. |
| D．She’s worried she may not finish the required reading. |
| A. equal B. demanding C. benefits D. employ E. reach F. increase G. access H. convey I. conditions J. superior K. approached |
There is distinction between reading for information and reading for understanding. Thus we can
The first sense is the one in which we read newspapers, magazines, or anything else. We can get
The second sense is the one in which we read something that at first we do not completely understand. Here the thing to be read is at the first sight better or higher than the reader. The writer is communicating something that can
What are the
Besides gaining information and understanding, there’s another goal of reading -- entertainment. It is the least
4 . Flights of imagination take wing with picture books
Room for Everyone (ages 4-8)
Written by Naaz Khan, illustrated by Merce Lopez
Hop on the dala-dala (a kind of minibus taxi) on the way to the blue crystal waters of Zanzibar! Rhythmic language dances across the pages as more and more people and their belongings pile into (挤进) the vehicle on the way to the beach. It seems there can’t possibly be room, but “after some moving around and fun, they make enough room for everyone.” This is a book you will be happy to read again and again because it’s so full of sunlight and energy.
Gladys the Magic Chicken (ages 4-9)
Written by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Adam Rex
It’s a big, sweeping story that’s just right for sharing a belly laugh (捧腹大笑) with the whole family. Set in ancient times, the story centers around a much-celebrated chicken named Gladys. At 48 pages, this is longer than the standard picture book, which helps give it a bigger feeling.
Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey (ages 4-10)
Written and illustrated by Erin Entrada Kelly
Readers might know Erin Entrada Kelly from her Newbery Medal-winning chapter book, “Hello, Universe”. In this start of a series aimed at younger readers, Kelly again creates rich characters, but this time with short chapters and cute line drawings that work perfectly for early independent chapter-book reading.
A Boy Named Isamu (ages 3-7)
Written and illustrated by James Yang
One of the unexpected charms of this book is that it is told in the second person. The lines between audience and character, observer and artist, and reader and listener soften to allow us to explore isolation (孤独) and creativity along with the protagonist (主人公). This book might help everyone understand how one might be “alone but not lonely”.
1. What can be learned about Room for Everyone?| A．It consists of simple words. | B．It is an award-winning book. |
| C．It features cute line drawings. | D．It is full of fun and happiness. |
| A．Merce Lopez. | B．Adam Rex. | C．Erin Entrada Kelly. | D．James Yang. |
| A．It is told in the second person. | B．It involves short chapters. |
| C．It has two characters. | D．It is for older readers. |
5 . The red phone box in Britain is a perfect example of the British traditional culture. However, with the fast development of mobile phones, it has lost its place in people’s everyday life. In order to save their loved red phone boxes, people have thought up many ideas, for example, to turn them into toilets or art houses.
In a village in Somerset, a place in South West England, villagers have found a novel way to save their red phone box. They turned it into a mini library to deal with the shortage of libraries in their area. The idea was given by a local villager, Janet Fisher, who lives opposite the phone box. Villagers rallied together to set up the book box. Over 100 books and a variety of movies and music CDs are available at this tiny library. The books are of different kinds, ranging from cooking books to the classics and children’s books.
People can put the books that they have read inside the phone box, and take away the books that they’d like to read. The books are always changing. There is a regular check on the books to keep the phone box collection fresh.
Anyone is free to come to read books there. The phone box library is open every day around the clock and is lit at night. “It’s very pleasing that the red phone box has been saved. More importantly, it can continue providing a service for us,” said one of the villagers.
1. The red phone box has been a symbol of ________.| A．the European architecture | B．the British culture |
| C．the development of technology | D．British people’s daily life |
| A．separate | B．traditional | C．ridiculous | D．new |
| A．keep its original function |
| B．make up for the lack of library service |
| C．provide a place to exchange ideas |
| D．to enlarge the collection of the local library |
| A．The library is open to the public only at night. |
| B．The library was set up by a local villager living opposite a phone box. |
| C．People can borrow books and other audio-visual products there. |
| D．Regular check is made to keep the books in good order. |
6 . What makes a certain piece of writing great? Well, it depends on whom you ask. There are, in my mind, three different readers: casual readers, lit critics, creative writers. They would say the following about Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre:
Casual reader: Jane’s story is very relatable, especially to women who survived their teenage years. The story’s elements of romance, mystery, and coming-of-age make it enjoyable to read.
Literary critic: Jane Eyre pulls inspiration from the Gothic and romantic literary traditions. The atmospheric setting mirrors Jane’s inner world and serves as a character itself.
Creative writer: Jane has an appealing character and her pursuit of a fulfilling life is timeless. While Jane’s emotions are often verbose (冗长的), each word still feels necessary in most passages.
All of these responses are reasonable interpretations of the great literary work Jane Eyre. What’s the difference between these three? The casual reader is primarily interested in the story’s relatability and entertainment value; the literary critic, who knows how to read literature like a professor, looks for ways to situate this work in its broader literary context.
The creative writer must do both: the job of the casual reader and the job of the critic. He/she engages with the work on a personal level while also researching what makes a work successful. This is Reading Like a Writer (RLW), which means being impacted by a piece of literature while investigating how the writer did it. Successful works of writing succeed for different reasons-a distinctive voice, moving storytelling, an empowering message, etc. Writers don’t make the achievement randomly: they earn it by crafting every plot point and character, every line break, with care and precision. It’s up to you to pay attention to these craft elements, the choices the writer makes and how they contribute to the work as a whole.
Yes, reading like a writer is extra work. But it’s necessary work to the writing practice. By observing the strategies writers employ to tell convincing stories or write engaging arguments, you equip yourself with the knowledge to perform these strategies yourself.
1. The author cites three reader responses to Jane Eyre ________.| A．to argue that the novel is poorly written |
| B．to explain different reading perspectives |
| C．to prove how detailed literary analysis can be |
| D．to show the misinterpretation by creative writers |
| A．Discussing fascinating plots and characters in a novel. |
| B．Examining the literary sources a Greek classic draws on. |
| C．Analyzing why a short story is popular and how it is structured. |
| D．Summarizing the main events of a short story for a class assignment. |
| A．Care and precision in writing | B．Recognition of works as success |
| C．Investigation of writing style | D．Character analysis through words |
| A．write lengthy novels like Jane Eyre | B．gain knowledge in employment |
| C．become professional literary critic | D．improve their own writing craft |
| A．Boring and uninteresting | B．Dull and slow-paced |
| C．A real page-turner | D．Too complex to follow |
8 . Fu Lei’s Family Letters is a book of letters written by Chinese translator and writer Fu Lei to his elder son Fu Cong, who is a famous pianist. Between 1954 and 1966, Fu Cong spent a lot of time away from home training as a piano player. As a result, writing letters became Fu Lei’s usual way of communicating with his elder son. Fu Min, Fu Lei’s younger son edited the letters and the book came out in 1981.
The book shows Fu Lei’s family tradition and value. To Fu Lei, the purpose of education of a person, is to make that person useful to the society. Fu Lei praised his son Fu Cong after winning a piano competition. Fu Lei wrote, “We are happy because you make your country proud. I am so excited when I think about your future. You will make great progress and serve more people, encourage them and heal them.”
In the family letters, Fu Cong was also advised to read famous Chinese texts. When reading these books, Fu Cong was told to connect ideas and feelings together, for that would help him become a better person. To Fu Lei, learning to be a good person comes before any academic training.
Fu Lei’s Family Letters has a great impact on people in China because it helps many young students understand how they should live their lives.
1. Who edited Fu Lei’s family letters?| A．Fu Lei. | B．Fu Cong. | C．Fu Min. | D．A translator. |
| A．Fu Lei’s family tradition and value are shown in the book. |
| B．People in the 1950s communicated with each other by books. |
| C．It’s difficult for parents to make their children well educated. |
| D．Praising children after taking part in a competition is important. |
| A．It would be uncertain. |
| B．It would be hopeful. |
| C．It would be difficult. |
| D．It would be interesting. |
| A．To be a richer man. |
| B．To do more academic training. |
| C．To help more people. |
| D．To become a better person. |
1. Why is the man nervous?
| A．He has to read his poem on stage. |
| B．He has to write a poem in class. |
| C．He will attend a competition. |
| A．At school. | B．At the man’s home. | C．At a poetry festival. |
1. What is the man reading?
| A．A poem. | B．A novel. | C．A magazine. |
| A．Angry. | B．Curious. | C．Indifferent. |
