1 . 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.

2 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. Inspired       B. respect       C. series       D. extraordinary E. facility       F. particular       G. journey       H. expand I.   Determined       J. limitless       K. require

Life of Pi

Ang Lee’s “Life is a miraculous achievement of storytelling and a landmark of visual mastery.     1     by a worldwide best-seller that many readers must have assumed was unfilmable, it is a triumph over its difficulties.

The story begins in a small family zoo in Pondicherry, India, where the boy Piscine is raised. Piscine translates from French to English as “swimming pool”, but in India where many more speak English than French, his playmates of course nickname him “pee”.     2     to put an end to this, he adopts the name “Pi”, demonstrating a(n)     3     ability to write down that mathematical constant(常量) that begins with 3.14 and never ends. If Pi is   a(n)     4       number, that is the perfect name for a boy who seems to accept no limitations.

The zoo goes broke, and Pi’s father puts his family and a few valuable animals on a ship bound for Canada. In a forceful     5     of falls, a zebra, an orangutan (猩猩)，a hyena (戢狗)and the lion tumble into the boat with the boy, and are swept away by high seas. His family is never seen again.

The heart of the film focuses on the sea     6    , during which the human - that he can think with great cleverness and the tiger shows that it can learn.

Pi and the tiger Richard Parker share the same possible places in and near the boat. Although this point is not specifically made, Pi’s ability to     7     the use of space in the boat and nearby helps promote the tiger’s     8     for him. The tiger is accustomed to believing it can rule all space near him, but now humans     9     the animal to rethink that belief.

During the course of 227 days, they come to a form of recognition. The tiger, in     10    , becomes aware that he sees the boy not merely as victim or prey, or even as master, but as another king.

3 . Children's fiction typically refers to any type of fictional work of writing that is written specifically for children.     1     The most common types include those told in poem form, stories for very young children, and works meant for older children. They can include older and traditional stories, such as nursery rhymes and fairy tales, as well as more modern stories that have been written more recently. Many works of children's fiction use songs and rhythms.     2    

Though some children's fiction is intended for children of all ages, many works are specifically written for younger or older children. Picture books, for example, are often written for very young children, including toddlers（学步的小孩）and those just beginning to develop language.     3     They are frequently written in poem form as well, and can feature word choices that are intended to help young children begin to develop language. They have a very small vocabulary, frequently repeating words to allow children to hear them many times.

Children's fiction that is written for older children, on the other hand, may deal with more complex ideas that older children can understand.     4     This allows children who are learning to read to practice with words that are repeated and familiar, while still exposing them to a wide range of words. These works of children’s fiction often still have pictures, though there may be more words than pictures.     5     They help children move from picture books toward children's literature and young adult books.

A．These books are often quite short in length.

B．They are typically meant as a bridge for children.

C．Kids aren5t the only ones reading children’s fiction.

D．There are many different types of children's fiction.

E．Books for young readers often deal with very interesting topics.

F．This allows such works to be more easily read aloud to young children.

G．These works may also repeat words, but often have a larger vocabulary.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

By 1972, Lonely Planet founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler     1     (complete) a life-changing journey from London to Australia, and written a booklet about a portion of it: Across Asia on the Cheap. As they sat in     2     Italian restaurant tasting a few glasses of wine, they tried to dream up the name for     3     (they) new publishing company.

“Once while travelling across the sky,” said Tony,     4     (repeat) the lyrics to the song Space Captain, as sung by Joe Cocker, “this lonely planet caught my eye.” The correct words were actually “lovely planet”,     5     somehow “lonely planet” stuck… and here we are today.

Our hippy-era name must never have sounded     6     (suitable) than it does right now, if your passion for travel     7     (contain) as you avoid mixing with others. I’m so glad we can deliver you some much-needed mental escapism with this issue: to transport you between the     8     (place) and people we hope you’ll soon be encountering in person again.

Let me finish my speech by saying thank you     9     my happy and highly creative team,     10     good humour and spirit of adventure I’ve so appreciated all these years.

5 .

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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.

2. What do the four books have in common?

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.

3. Where does the text probably come from?

A．A science magazine.	B．An advertising website.
C．A school textbook.	D．A library guide.

6 . Fiction can be a powerful tool for helping individuals make sense of the real world. Science fiction is no different. In light of that, we have rounded up some of the best sci-fi novels of all time.

Dune

- Author: Frank Herbert

- Date published: 1965

One of the most beloved sci-fi novels of all time, Dune received a theatrical release in 2020. It was not the first time the coming-of-age story about a young man who must fight for his own life as well as the existence of his planet hit the big screen.

The War of the Worlds

- Author: H.G. Wells

- Date published: 1898

The father of science fiction, H.G Wells, wrote this novel, in which a group of aliens (外星人) attacks Earth, destroying everything in their path. When the novel was first turned into radio broadcast in 1938, it caused public panic as many listeners didn’t realize it was fiction.

The Giver

- Author: Lois Lowry

- Date published: 1993

Arguably the most widely read science fiction novel, The Giver follows a young man named Jonas, who is set to become the Receiver of Memory within his society. As his training gets underway, he begins to realize that the society he is in may not be all that perfect.

The Three-Body Problem

- Author: Liu Cixin

- Date published: 2006

Liu Cixin is one of China’s most beloved science fiction authors, and The Three-Body Problem marks English-speaking readers’ first opportunity to engage with his work. In the book, a group of aliens plan to occupy Earth. On Earth, some humans plan to side with the aliens and others plan to fight back.

1. Who is the father of science fiction?

A．Frank Herbert.	B．H.G. Wells.
C．Lois Lowry.	D．Liu Cixin.

2. Which book was written by a Chinese?

A．Dune.	B．The Giver.
C．The War of the Worlds.	D．The Three-Body Problem.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They help readers to understand the world.

B．They taught young people to fight for life.

C．They were all published in the 90s.

D．They are all about aliens.

7 . 你校英文报增设“Book Review”专栏，请写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
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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8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Poetry probably had its origins in     1     (tradition) folk music tens of thousands of years ago. In that era, there were no TVs     2     films, and writing had not been invented, so people would sit around the fire at night and sing songs     3     (entertain) themselves. These songs reflected themes from the people's daily lives, such as hunting animals and sowing crops. Since nothing     4     (write) down, over the years different versions of these songs developed, and each area would have its own respective rhythm. In addition     5     this, people would recite stories of past     6     (hero). As these stories were often quite long, they often had rhyme and rhythm to help people remember them more       7     (easy). These were no longer the works of amateurs     8     (sit) around a fire, but works of true poets     9     cared about their art and sometimes made     10     living from it.

9 . The Joy Luck Club explores the connection, or lack of, between immigrant Chinese mothers and their Chinese American daughters. The book is divided into four sections in which the tales of mothers and daughters connect.

The book begins with Jing-mei taking her mother's place playing mahjong at a weekly gathering. They call the group the Joy Luck Club. Jing-mei's mother had a similar club in China before Jing-mei was born. Her mother restarted the tradition in San Francisco when Jing-mei was just a little girl. The other members of the group, Lindo, Ying-ying and An-mei, were her mother's oldest friends. The women tell Jing-mei that before her mother, Suyuan, died, she had finally succeeded in locating Jing-mei's lost half-sisters in China. Suyuan had abandoned the girls when she fled during World War Ⅱ. The women offer to help Jing-mei travel to China, meet her sisters and tell them about their mother. Jing-mei is overcome with emotion and wonders if she is up to the task. Then each woman tells an emotional story from her own childhood. The women then wonder if their daughters can really understand them.

In the second section, the four daughters Waverly, Jing-mei, Lena and Rose share painful childhood stories about their relationships with their mothers. The stories contain misunderstandings of their mother's actions.

In the third section, the daughters share about their marriage and career troubles. They believe that their mothers' old-fashioned ideas do not apply to their American lives. But their quest for solutions to their troubles leads them back to their relationships with the older generation.

In the last section, the mothers tell current stories about their daughters and their attempts to help them solve their problems. In doing so, they learn more about themselves. Jing-mei travels to China, meets her half-sisters and help them to learn about a mother they cannot remember. In doing so, she fulfills her mother's wish to be reunited with her lost daughters. This helps Jing-mei understand and appreciate her mother better. Jing-mei's journey also helps the other members of the Joy Luck Club. They see the importance of the past and the present as they work to truly connect with their daughters.

1. Who told Jing-mei the story of her mother?

A．Her friends at work.	B．Her mother in person.
C．The mothers in the club.	D．The half-sisters in China.

2. Why did Jing-mei come to China?

A．To expand her career.	B．To mend her marriage.
C．To reunite with her half-sisters.	D．To have a vacation with her family.

3. What do we know about the mothers in the club?

A．They only care for playing mahjong.

B．They ended up bonding with their daughters.

C．They cruelly abandoned their children in the war.

D．They failed to help solve their daughters' troubles.

4. Which word can best describe Jing-mei's journey to China?

A．Heart-broken.	B．Rewarding.
C．Meaningless.	D．Classic.

10 . 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.

2. Which book is proper for kids who love prehistoric-related stories?

A．The Middler.	B．Little Book for Big Changes.
C．Dennis in Jurassic Bark.	D．The Saga of Erik the Viking.

3. What is special about Little Book for Big Changes"!

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.