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There are no bad authors for children. Children like and want to read and seek out, because every child is different. They can find the stories they need, and they bring themselves to stories. Here are some books children should read.
The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
This book tells the story of a stranded (陷入困境的)airplane pilot，who meets an otherworldly little prince in the Sahara desert. The Little Prince is a fascinating character and the author’s watercolor illustrations are beautiful. There is an excellent pop-up(立体的)book version.
At the Back of the North Wind，by George MacDonald
George MacDonald has written several other lovely children’s books—The Princess and the Goblin is a must-read. But this book is perhaps his sweetest. A little boy named Diamond meets the mysterious lady North Wind one stormy night, and she brings him on many adventures through the night sky.
Carry On，Mr. Bowditch, by Jean Lee Latham
This excellent book explores the world of sea travel and colonial England through its main character, Nat Bowditcli. Nat has to give up dreams of Harvard to become an indentured (受契约约束的)servant. Nonetheless, he teaches himself advanced mathematics, and grows up to become captain of his own ship.
The Phantom Tollbooth，by Norman Juster
Its protagonist (主角），Milo，is a bored little boy who discovers a “phantom tollbooth”—and with it，an imaginative world in which numbers，words，music，and sounds come to life. He is given the “impossible” mission of returning two princesses to the Kingdom of Wisdom. In the process, he has learned valuable lessons, finding a love of learning.
1.Which of the following books has beautiful pictures in it?
A. The Little Prince B. At the Back of the North Wind
C. Carry On，Mr. Bowditch D. The Phantom Tollbooth
2.In Jean Lee Latham’s book, Nat Bowditch ________.
A. doesn’t want to go to university
B. gives up his dream of being a captain
C. learns advanced mathematics by himself
D. wants to teach mathematics in Harvard
3.What does the book The Phantom Tollbooth focus on?
A. Adventures through the night sky. B. Learning in a fun way.
C. Exploration of the ocean world. D. Romantic stories in the desert.
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Postmen are all too used to keeping an eye out for the threat of dogs. But in a seaside town in North Wales，they have been forced to take cover from an unexpected threat seagulls. They have complained that the birds have become so terrifying that deliveries to some streets have been suspended. Yesterday residents of Abergele agreed the seagulls were fearless but said they were angry at losing their daily post.
Roberts, who works as a safety adviser，lives where the attacks have taken place. “Last week，we noticed we hadn’t got any mail for what we thought was a week，but it’s hard to tell because you don’t always know if you’re due any mail，”she said. “We put something on Facebook asking if anyone else had not had their post. . . One of my Facebook friends said a postman had refused to deliver because of the seagulls. ”
Royal Mail said that deliveries had been interrupted because of the postman experiencing attacks by seagulls as he delivered mail on his round there over the past few weeks, adding that the postman got people’s mail through whenever it was safe.
“We know that these kinds of attacks do happen at this time of year across the country as they are nesting，’’she said. Royal Mail apologized to the customers affected and promised to continue to monitor the situation every day，but in the meantime some are having to travel to neighbouring Rhyl to collect mail from the delivery office there. But he recommends preventing gulls nesting on roofs in advance by putting up nets, and if all else fails, walking with an umbrella up during worst-affected areas.
1.What does the underlined word “suspended” most probably mean?
A. Increased. B. Paused.
C. Printed. D. Decreased.
2.The residents of Abergele are not happy because ________.
A. the seagulls are so terrifying
B. the dogs are so threatening
C. they don't receive their post on time
D. the seagulls are stealing their post
3.Why did Debbie Roberts put something on Facebook?
A. To know if anyone else had the same experience.
B. To offer advice to deal with the seagulls.
C. To avoid being attacked by seagulls.
D. To answer questions about safety.
4.What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Seagulls like to steal residents’ post.
B. Postmen’s safety is threatened by seagulls.
C. Residents of Abergele are afraid of seagulls.
D. Daily post is delayed because of seagulls’ attack.
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The sun was setting and the farm would be closing. I dressed our three daughters quickly as my husband started the van. Cutting down our own Christmas tree had been a family tradition. As our family grew，so did our excitement for going out to find the perfect tree.
As we walked through the rows of trees，my youngest daughter Kimberly shouted excitedly，“There it is，the perfect tree!”The other two agreed. My husband and I looked at each other puzzled. We were surprised the girls thought that straggly (凌乱的）little tree was perfect. Its branches were misshappen(畸形的）and the trunk was visible through the spots where there were no pine needles.
We tried to persuade our daughters into changing their minds, but in vain. We had to tie the sad little tree to the roof of our van and headed home. As we reached our house, Heather jumped out first. Suddenly she shouted，“The tree isn’t there! ”We thought she was kidding. However，it wasn’t there.
The girls were so disappointed. “We’ll get another tree tomorrow，”I said, secretly hoping the new tree would be prettier. But the girls gave us the look that no parent can resist. We had no choice but to go back and find that tree.
About five minutes into our drive, we saw it on the side of the road. As we got closer，we found it had been run over by a truck. As we lifted the tree，we saw that a big part was ripped off，but we took it home anyway.
That night，as we decorated our tree，something magical happened. We didn’t realize it at the time but we were making a very special family memory. By the time we were done，I had to admit，it didn’t look sad after all. “This is the best tree we ever had. It’s perfect!，”my second daughter Samantha said excitedly. My husband and I couldn’t have agreed more!
Now we always recall that little broken tree! Year by year，we tell the story of that very special Christmas almost twenty-five years ago.
1.Who was the first to find the tree was missing?
A. The youngest daughter. B. The second daughter.
C. The oldest daughter. D. The author’s husband.
2.How did the author feel when hearing the tree was missing?
A. Pleased. B. Depressed.
C. Disappointed. D. Worried.
3.What do we know about the family from the passage?
A. They took turns telling stories at Christmas.
B. They spent a whole night decorating the tree.
C. They all felt satisfied with the tree at first sight.
D. They turned the tree into an unforgettable one.
4.Which is the best title of this text?
A. A Perfect Christmas Day B. The Sad Little Tree
C. A Magical Christmas Tale D. Our Family Tradition at Christmas
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Not only does the use of plastic water bottles hurt your wallet, it also increases pollution and wastes energy and water. Only 23% of all plastic in America ends up in a recycling bin, meaning over $ 1 billion worth of plastic is treated as rubbish a year. Recently, Skipping Rocks Lab has invented a kind of water bottle called Ooho.
It is a convenient, clear water bottle that can either be drunken or eaten. To drink it, you can either peel off the membrane(薄膜) or tear a hole in the membrane with your teeth to pour the water into your mouth. To eat it, you simply put the whole bottle in your mouth. One problem the scientists have run into is how to ship large amounts of Ooho bubbles(水泡) without arriving with a very wet truck. However, they have attempted to package units of individual bubbles together inside a larger and thicker membrane. It is targeting large outdoor events, such as marathons, music festivals, and sporting events, where tons of plastic bottles are used, and frequently left behind as litter. And too much plastic is sure to do harm to the environment, which could account for their purpose of such a new invention.
The team has been working for the past two years to develop the technology and materials needed to produce Ooho; they have recently applied a patent for their new advancements. The price for an individual bubble or a unit of bubbles has not been set yet, but they cost about two cents to create a unit, which is cheaper than plastic bottles. It has appeared at events in London, San Francisco, Boston, at conferences, festivals, and so on.
Ooho is catching many people’s attention and has raised over $ 1 million and gained 1,000 investors in only three days. It is mostly being sold at events at the moment to keep the consumer’s interest while the production machine is getting up and running. It is quickly making a rise,so keep an eye out this year for these bottles of the future.
1.How is most plastic dealt with in America?
A. It’s sold. B. It’s recycled.
C. It’s buried. D. It’s wasted.
2.Why did the team invent Ooho?
A. To make a profit for a company. B. To protect the environtnent.
C. To make people eat as they drink. D. To reduce the cost of plastic bottle.
3.What can we infer about Ooho from the text?
A. It is easy and safe to ship it in large amounts.
B. It has become popular since it began to be sold.
C. It might be sold at a lower price than plastic bottles.
D. It cost the team a lot of money to develop the technology.
4.What does the author really want to say in the last paragraph?
A. Ooho is to be a success in the future.
B. Ooho is being supported by smart people.
C. Ooho is taking the place of plastic bottles now.
D. Ooho is being produced to attract more investors.
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