1 . "My Best Teacher Ever" Contest（竞赛）
Essay（文章）Topic
Who was/is your best teacher ever? What makes him or her the best?
Contestant
The contest is open to all students.
Word: not more than 300
Essays will be judged on the following criteria（标准）by Readers editorial staff（工作人员）:
•originally, creativity﹣﹣﹣40 percent
•clarity of presentation﹣﹣﹣40 percent
•grammar, punctuation, spelling﹣﹣﹣20 percent
Contest Deadline （最后期限）
Entries must be postmarked on or before April 26,2020,or mailed by EST on that date. Email your entry with attached essay and entry information to web﹣contest@readers.com or mail your entry with attached entry form to this address:
Readers Publishing My Best Teacher Ever Contest
Attn: Anne Flounders 44 South Broadway, 18th Floor White Plains, NY 10601
Prizes
Winning students will win a $50 gift card and may have their essays published on readers. com. Winning essays will be announced on May 7, 2020, on readers. com and winners will be told directly.
1. Essays will be judged on the following criteria EXCEPT________.| A．punctuation | B．creativity | C．presentation | D．handwriting |
| A．should have a total of 300 words at least | B．can't have any mistakes in grammar |
| C．should be mailed on or before April 26, 2020 | D．will be judged by some best teachers |
| A．will be given $50 in cash | B．may have your essay published online |
| C．will be told of your success online | D．can have the Readers magazine for free |
1.书名和作者；
2.主要内容；
3.你的看法和感受。
注意：
1.请将题目补充完整；
2.写作词数为100左右。
A Review of________________
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3 . The Middler
by Kirsty Applebaum
Eleven-year-old Maggie lives in Fennis Wick, enclosed and protected from the outside world. Her brother Jed is the eldest, a hero. Her younger brother is Trig—everyone loves Trig. But Maggie's just a middler； she is left behind. In this book, we experience the sadness of being the forgotten middle child, the child with no voice, even in her own family.
Dennis in Jurassic Bark
by Nigel Auchterlounie
Beanotown is in trouble again, and this time the danger is Jurassic! Dennis， latest adventure is filled with fun, including Vikings, Victorians and soon, along with puzzles for you to finish. Can you help Dennis save Beanotown from the prehistoric invasion?
Little Book for Big Changes
by Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann
Including more than 100 activities, try-outs, games, puzzles and tips, Little Book for Big Changes offers fun and creative ways to bring people together to help change the world. Understand more about big problems in the world such as inequality and climate change, and be empowered to help make the world a better place.
The Saga of Erik the Viking
by Terry Jones
In this illustrated story, Erik the Viking sets out with his trusty team of men in search of the land where the Sun goes at night. On his journey, he will meet adventures that will put his courage to the test.
1. Who told a story about an unseen child in a family?| A．Terry Jones. | B．Kirsty Applebaum. |
| C．Nigel Auchterlounie. | D．Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann. |
| A．The Middler. | B．Little Book for Big Changes. |
| C．Dennis in Jurassic Bark. | D．The Saga of Erik the Viking. |
| A．It is about two people. | B．It is an adventure book. |
| C．It has pictures inside to help kids read. | D．It teaches kids to care for the world. |
4 .
 What A Waste: Rubbish, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet | In this informative book on recycling for children, you will find everything you need to know about our environment. The good, the bad, and the incredibly innovative. From pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. ★ Hardcover, 4 April 2019, by Jess French, 635 ratings ★ Kindle Edition, £ 5.99 ★ Hard cover, Used, £ 2.58 ★ Hardcover, New, £ 10.94 |
 Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going: 10 ways to be at the top of your game! | With personal stories from Clare herself and from the lives of the people she most admires, children will discover how to develop courage in the face of tough situations. With fun, quirky illustrations, the 10 chapters explore 10 character-traits — that can help children to learn to embrace their mistakes, own them, and move on from them. ★ Paperback, 15 April 2021, by Clare Balding, 39 ratings ★ Kindle Edition, £ 6.99 ★ Paperback, £ 7.49 |
 How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing!: The No-Worries Guide for Boys | I’ve put everything I’ve learned both from my career as an NHS doctor and my own life experience into this twenty-first century guide to being a boy. It covers the obvious things like the physical changes you’ll go through during adolescence, but also helps you to figure out how to manage your emotions, deal with friends and family and learn about healthy relationships. ★ Paperback, 18 Feb. 2021, by Dr. Ranj Singh, 657 ratings ★ Kindle Edition, £ 4.99 ★ Paperback, £ 7.79 |
 The Ickabog | From J.K. Rowling, a warm, fast-paced, funny fairy tale of a fearsome monster, thrilling adventure, and hope against all odds. Featuring full color illustrations by children from across the United States and Canada, this original fairy tale from one of the world’s most celebrated storytellers will have readers of all ages. ★ Hardcover, 10 Nov. 2020, by J.K. Rowling, 12872 ratings ★ Kindle Edition, £ 17.99 ★ Hardcover, Used, £ 5.01 ★ Hardcover, New, £ 10.49 |
1. Which book is most likely to get more readers?
| A．What A Waste. | B．Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going. |
| C．How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing. | D．The Ickabog. |
| A．They all mention the authors’ experience. | B．They are all intended for children. |
| C．They all have a Kindle edition. | D．They all have colourful pictures. |
| A．A science magazine. | B．An advertising website. |
| C．A school textbook. | D．A library guide. |
1、概要介绍 Great Expectations前四个章节 内容;
2、你对英语文学阅读的看法（至少三点）；
3、发出倡议。
注意：
1、词数120左右，不包括已提供内容；
2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My fellow students,
Currently, most students in our school read little English literature, not only because they consider it too difficult, but because they don’t think it necessary.
I have read the first four chapters of Great Expectations by Charlie Dickens， and I’m glad to share part of the story here with you.
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Li Hua
