1. What will Adam do in the next two months?
| A．Perform some shows. | B．Write a new book. | C．Share stories with fans. |
| A．It tells stories in the 1990s. |
| B．It is mainly in a funny style. |
| C．It becomes a best-seller in 2021. |
| A．From 1991 to 1994. | B．From 1994 to 1996. | C．From 1996 to 2001. |
| A．At Paris College. | B．At Oxford University. | C．At Westminster School. |
2 . This Mother’s Day we asked a handful of children’s book experts and writers which stories and characters come to mind when they think about motherhood.
Runaway Bunny
by Margaret Wise Brown
Since it was first published in 1942, Brown’s Runaway Bunny has never gone out of print. It is pretty much a work of genius! Brown opened the door for parents to feel like they’re reading a story about love and caring about their children while the children are exploring their own individual identity and how close they are or separated they are from the adults in their lives.
Brown Angels: An Album of Pictures and Verse
by Walter Dean Myers
It is a collection of photographs Myers collected over the years. Myers writes, “Seeing their faces scrubbed and beaming and them dressed in their Sunday best makes me think about the hardworking parents and grandparents who have taken time to take care of their children.”
Mommy’s Hometown
by Hope Lim
This story is about a boy and his mother’s trip to her childhood home in Korea. The boy discovers the town is not how he imagined it would be. Mommy’s Hometown starts from the specific lens (镜头) of Korean culture, but has the universal feature of memory and perception.
Happy Dreams, Little Bunny
written and illustrated by Leah Hong
Happy Dreams, Little Bunny is ”a next-generation Runaway Bunny.“ Through a gentle dialogue, it guides us to find peace in our imagination and to grow in autonomy and independence.
1. Which statement of Runaway Bunny is NOT correct?| A．It has been published for 80 years. |
| B．It is appreciated widely. |
| C．It will separate adults and children. |
| D．It can help kids to find their individuality. |
| A．Margaret Wise Brown. | B．Walter Dean Myers. |
| C．Leah Hong. | D．Hope Lim. |
| A．They all have no pictures. |
| B．They are all about Korean culture. |
| C．They all have gentle dialogues. |
| D．They are all suitable for moms and kids. |
3 . If you want to improve your English through reading original English works, here are some recommendations.
Charlotte’s Web
By E. B White
This is a lovely novel that all age groups can understand. Aimed at native English speaking children, there are many adults who still say this famous book is their favorite. This is part of the national curriculum in many schools around the world, so it’s quite possible this book will also come up in conversation. You can almost guarantee that the majority of native English speakers have read this book at least once.
The Outsiders
By S. E. Hinton
This short novel is perfect for EFI learners. It has modern themes and typical teenage issues that people around the world have experienced. There are very few cultural notes in this, which means you don’t need much background information. The sentences are short and easy to understand. The vocabulary is also very easy. You should be able to read this book without difficulty.
Number the Stars
By Lois Lowry
This is a realistic novel. It is based on history. Unlike other historical literature, it’s easy to understand. If you already know a lot of information about World War II, this might be an interesting book for you. It’s not recommended if you don’t know too much about the World Wars. In this case, you will be focusing on trying to understand the facts too much so you will not enjoy the book as much.
Thirteen Reasons Why
By Jay Asher
This story take place in the present, which means the writer writes using simple grammar. ”All sentences are short and the vocabulary is relatively easy. The interesting grammar and short paragraphs make this a quick and easy book for ESI learners. This is an award-winning book and on New York Times best book list, so it is worth a read.
1. Which book had you better avoid reading if you don’t know too much about history?| A．Charlotte’s Web. | B．The Outsiders. | C．Number the Stars. | D．Thirteen Reasons Why. |
| A．Charlotte’s Web and The Outsiders. | B．The Outsiders and Thirteen Reasons Why. |
| C．Thirteen Reasons Why and Number the Stars. | D．Charlotte’s Web and Number the Stars. |
| A．All of them are designed for children. | B．All of them are easy to understand. |
| C．All of them are award-winning books. | D．All of them have modern themes. |
4 . If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.
“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
A classic that never gets old. Set in rural England in the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.
“Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World” by Rachel Ignotofsky
It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.
“Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” by Elena Favilli
It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.
“Becoming”by Michelle Obama
We wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.
1. What did the Bennets intend to do?| A．To marry their daughters to rich men. |
| B．To lessen pressure on their daughters. |
| C．To help their daughters marry for true love. |
| D．To make their daughters financially independent. |
| A．Jane Austen’s. | B．Rachel Ignotofsky’s. |
| C．Elena Favilli’s. | D．Michelle Obama’s. |
| A．They are all classics. | B．They are all biographies. |
| C．They are all related to the female. | D．They are all about heroes. |
