1 . Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Harry Potter )

by Newt Scamander (Author), J. K. Rowling (Author), Olivia Lomenech Gill (Illustrator)

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt Scamander's classic compendium (汇编) of magical creatures, has delighted generations of wizarding readers. With this beautiful, large-scale new edition illustrated in full color, muggles (麻瓜) too will have the chance to discover where the Runespoor lives, what the Puffskein eats, and why shiny objects should always be kept away from the Niffler. Profits from the sale of this book will go to Comic Relief and J.K. Rowlings international charity, Lumos, which will do magic beyond the powers of any wizard.

Product details

Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books; Reprint edition

Language: English

Hardcover: 160 pages

ISBN-10: 1338216791

ISBN-13: 978-13382 16790

Reading age: 8 years and up

Grade level: 3-6

Item Weight: 2.82 pounds

Dimensions: 9.8 x0.9x 11.5 inches

Benjamin Coleman

★★★★☆

This has to be my favorite of the illustrated editions

The “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” illustrated edition has to be opinion the most beautiful of all of the ones released so far. Each of the pages is illustrated beautifully for every fantastic creature you can possibly imagine in the Potter universe. My personal favorite was the dragon section which has beautiful illustrations of several different species of dragons. This book is a must buy for both new and older fans of the series and a great collection item for any Potter fan. So if you’re looking for a great present who loves Harry Potter, get these illustrated editions!

Michelle E Krupski

★☆☆☆☆

Disappointing book

1. The size of the book is inconsistent with the other HP illustrated series, which is disappointing.

2. The book does not have a dust jacket which is inconsistent with all of my other HP books and disappointing.

3. The illustrations lack depth. The majority of the book is just rough sketches with color. I can imagine that myself. What I was anticipating was amazing detail and a beautiful book. What I received looks like a rough draft. Not worth the price I paid.

1. What do we know about Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?

A．It is intended for children aged 3-6.

B．Olivia Lomenech Gill is one of the authors.

C．Earnings from the Sale of this book will go to charity.

D．It is about the fight between muggles and the Runespoor.

2. According to Coleman, which section attracts him most ?

A．The dragon section.

B．The Niffler section.

C．The Runespoor section.

D．The section related to Harry Potter.

3. What does Krupski think of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?

A．The story in the book lacks depth.

B．The book is too big to be put on the shelf.

C．The illustrations don’t live up to her expectations.

D．The book arrived damaged with scratches on the covers.

2 . Pick up something you can’t put down

The Unequal Twins

Sylva Kanderal

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What if the twins Ava and Zoe, who could hardly be distinguished from each other visually and who could not have been more different in character, had to go through a hell of envy, jealousy, and malice?

Where does that trail lead to? To a total loss of their connection, or are they finding the lost path to each other again?

Quotes from the Quiver

Dante P. Galiber, MD, FACC

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Inspired by time, space, and human interaction, this collection offers a series of original and thought-provoking ideas and quotations designed to uplift and enlighten.

Johnny Catching Fire

Aaron Allen

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God gave Johnny the strength of Samson. Now, he must decide whether to use his power for good or to get even with those who bullied him.

Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China

Ryan O’connor

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Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China provides insight into China’s biggest holiday, gives a sense of its culture, and shows that girls are just as strong and brave as boys are.

How to Help Yourself to Be Who You Want to Be

A Simple Guide for Those Who Are Ready to Take Charge and Redirect Their Lives

Pam Grewall

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This self-improvement book offers a simple manual to help one recognize their strengths and weaknesses and to understand how to make their own destiny.

1. If you are a fairy tales lover, you would prefer the works of________.

A．Pam Grewall

B．Ryan O’connor

C．Dante P. Galiber, MD, FACC

D．Aaron Allen

2. Which book would you recommend to someone interested in Chinese culture?

A．Johnny Catching Fire

B．How to Help Yourself to Be Who You Want to Be

C．Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China

D．The Unequal Twins

3. What can we learn from the information?

A．One can buy 3 books in hardback with $60.

B．The Unequal Twins will impress the readers with the true love between the twins.

C．Quotes from the Quiver is intended to improve readers’ social interaction skills.

D．How to Help Yourself to Be Who You Want to Be will be a good choice for those who are at a loss in their lives.

3 . When my mother told me stories about Emily, her grandmother, who she admired, I was all ears. My mother drew a _______ between Emily and Jacqueline Kennedy, former US president’s wife. Mom described her _______ features: a long graceful neck and a tiny waist. “Emily was just like Jacqueline,” Mom said. “But their origins wouldn’t _______: Emily was graceful, soft-spoken, but possibly born a slave.”

Emily attracted me. Not until 2005 did my research on ancestry really start to _______ , for the reason that I was no longer _______. “When does your new job start?” asked my mother. “I refuse to take a job for at least a year,” I replied. My mother had no _______ with such words. “Anyway, you should have a job.” I remained _______ and didn’t explain it. But I felt I must _______ my job to collect more stories about my _______.

I ________ my mother’s line to a place called Cane River. I found the bill of shameful slave sale for my great-great-great grandmother, who was ________ in 1850 for $ 800. I had to write the stories. This time the novel Cane River was sold in a（n） ________ way.

One day, the phone rang, “Hello, this is Oprah Winfrey, the talk show hostess.” I couldn’t believe my ears. I responded in ________, “Hello, Ms Winfrey. What can I do for you today?” She told me she selected my novel for her book club, which ________ led to Cane River on The New York Times bestseller list and a ________ readership than I expected.

1.

A．parallel

B．diagram

C．picture

D．symbol

2.

A．moral

B．physical

C．mental

D．psychological

3.

A．change

B．repeat

C．fit

D．work

4.

A．fall through

B．heat up

C．get across

D．fade away

5.

A．supported

B．believed

C．employed

D．limited

6.

A．luck

B．problem

C．alternative

D．patience

7.

A．angry

B．sad

C．silent

D．active

8.

A．leave

B．accept

C．choose

D．introduce

9.

A．colleagues

B．ancestors

C．partners

D．kids

10.

A．followed

B．imagined

C．recited

D．directed

11.

A．hired

B．fined

C．profited

D．sold

12.

A．embarrassing

B．glorious

C．improper

D．identical

13.

A．horror

B．difficulty

C．advance

D．surprise

14.

A．finally

B．approximately

C．rarely

D．potentially

15.

A．smaller

B．stricter

C．broader

D．worse

4 . The city of Richmond announced that Roscoe Burnems would become the city’s first poet laureate (桂冠诗人), a poet recognized for achievements in poetry

During his two-year term as a poet laureate, Burnems is responsible for being a poetry advocate by providing access to poetry throughout the city and offering opportunities to use the power of words to heal wounds, open hearts and minds, and bring people closer together. He has the freedom to create and develop his own projects during his term and will receive a $4,000 annual bonus.

Burnems’ love of poetry began at an early age when he was struggling against depression. His English teacher recommended him to read poetry, which later brought him a peaceful mental state and helped him recover from depression. He soon decided that poetry was something he would run after for his lifetime. “People gravitate to poetry because they can find themselves in the poems,” he says. “It allows readers to feel the emotional part of our experiences.”

He says poetry is a great platform to discuss mental health. depression and the emotional stresses that come with daily life. Relieving those stresses is central to some of the work he does with young people Last year. Burnems started a youth poetry producing competition for local high school students.

Burnems says he loves and supports different types of art, and his next move is to explore poetry through cooperation across media Richmond’s paintings on the wall are a good example. He says, “Richmond is getting known for these beautiful paintings on display across the city, and I want to add a literary component to that.”

1. What is Burnems’ responsibility as a poet laureate?

A．Creating more good poems.	B．Developing his own projects.
C．Spreading the power of poetry.	D．Bringing poetry lovers together.

2. Why did Burnems develop a great passion for poetry?

A．Poetry made him more confident.

B．Poetry helped him through a tough time.

C．He was influenced by his English teacher.

D．He viewed writing poems as a lifelong career.

3. What does the underlined phrase “gravitate to” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Take pride in.

B．Be used to.

C．Break away from.

D．Be attracted by.

4. What is Burnems going to do in the near future?

A．To shift his focus to paintings.	B．To combine poetry with other arts.
C．To hold more poetry competitions.	D．To help youth with mental problems.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can people enjoy at the Arts Center on Monday?

A．A dance performance.

B．A play.

C．A concert.

2. What does the speaker say about the dance workshop?

A．It will allow only 20 people to join.

B．It will be led by Philip Cruise.

C．It will last over two hours.

3. Where are the drummers from?

A．Greece.

B．Japan.

C．England.

4. When will Maddie Felix come?

A．On Wednesday.

B．On Thursday.

C．On Friday.