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| A LITTLE PRINCESS Author(作者): Frances Hodgson Burnett ￥18.3 (online) Motherless Sara Crewe was sent home from India to school at Miss Minchin’s. Her father was very rich and she lived a rich and comfortable life. Then her father died and Sara lost everything. She had to learn to do with her changed life. Her strong character made her able to fight successfully against anything. It’s an excellent book with 4 tapes for children. | 
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| PETER PAN Author: J.M Barrie ￥15 (in bookstores) ￥12 (online) It is a children’s story full of imagination and adventures, which is about Wendy, John, and Michael Darling’s adventures in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up. The children are happy and lovely. (with 2 tapes) |
| UNCLE TOM’S CABIN Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe ￥20 (in bookstores) The most famous novel in American history, Uncle Tom’s Cabin talked about the struggle(战争) between free states and slave(奴隶) states during the American Civil War（内战）and is as powerful today as when it first came out 165 years ago. | 
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| THE SECRET GARDEN Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett ￥35 (in bookstores) ￥30 (online) Mary Lennox, a sickly orphan, finds herself in her uncle’s dark house. Why are so many rooms locked? Why is one of the gardens locked? And what is that crying she hears at night? Through the power of hope, friendship, and the magic of nature, the brave girl brings the house and a long-lost garden back to life. |
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1.We can know from the passage that _________.
A. there are three books with tapes
B. we can buy the 4 kinds of books in bookstores
C. two of the books are written by Frances Hodgson Burnett
D. the books are cheaper in bookstores than online
2.Which of the following is about UNCLE TOM’S CABIN?
A. It first came out in the 1950s.
B. It’s about the struggle during the American Civil War.
C. A brave girl successfully fought against slaves.
D. It’s a famous American novel full of imagination and adventures.
3.In ________ Mary brings the house and a garden back to life with the help of the power of hope, friendship and nature’s magic.
A. A LITTLE PRINCESS B. PETER PAN
C. THE SECRET GARDEN D. UNCLE TOM’S CABIN
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The Secret Garden is a children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published as a book in 1911. 1. (set) in England, it is one of Burnett’s most popular novels and is considered a classic of English children’s literature. Several stage and film 2. (adapt) have been made. At the turn of the 20th century, Mary Lennox is sickly and unloved 10-tear-old girl, born in India to 3. (wealth) British parents who never want her. She is cared 4. by servants, who allow her 5. (become) a spoiled, aggressive and selfish child. 6. through the discovery of her aunt’s secret garden, her brother, and a cousin, Mary becomes a child we would all like to have as part of our household.
The Secret Garden has become 7. important part of children’s literature, in 2003, it ranked number 51 in “The Big Read,” 8. was a survey of the British public by the BBC to identify the “Nation’s Best-loved” among all kinds. Based on a 2007 online survey, it 9. (name) one of “Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children” by the U.S. National Education Association. In 2012 it ranked number 15 among all-time children’s 10. (novel) in a survey published by School Library Journal.
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Little Women is the best-known work of author Louisa May Alcott. Published after the end of the Civil War, the book is about the lives of the author and her sisters. Although it was her most successful work, it was not her first.
Alcott began writing at the age of 20, when she published her poem “Sunlight”. Throughout her early career, she wrote many poems and short stories for magazines. At the age of 22, she began to write fairy tales, romantic thrillers, and other novels, mostly to earn money. At a time when few opportunities were open to women, Alcott supported women’s right to work. With her small income, she had long provided for her family.
When the Civil War broke out, Alcott, at the age of 30, joined the war effort to fight against slavery. She had originally wished to serve as a soldier. However, women were not allowed in battle at that time. As a result, she became a Civil War nurse. Alcott’s work as a nurse served as a milestone (里程碑) in her writing career.
In December of 1862, she left New England to work in the Union Hotel Hospital in Washington, DC. There were few supplies, and doctors performed operations without painkillers. The conditions for patients and doctors were terrible. Within a few weeks, Alcott herself became so ill that she nearly died. She returned home and recovered slowly over a period of months.
As soon as her health improved, Alcott started a new project. The letters she had sent home became the basis of a newspaper series about her experience as a Civil War nurse. She wrote about her tasks, the wounded soldiers she looked after, and the difficulties they faced. The series, Hospital Sketches, was a success, which received praise from readers and critics (批评) at the same time. Although her best-known work was yet to come, the success of Hospital Sketches marked the achievement of her dream to become a popular author.
1.In her early 20s, Alcott wrote mostly to ________.
A. make money to support her family
B. fight against slavery
C. remember her experiences in the war
D. set up a milestone in her career
2.Why was Alcott’s experience as a nurse important to her writing?
A. Because she saved many wounded soldiers.
B. Because she almost lost her life in the hospital.
C. Because she won the right to fight against slavery.
D. Because she got many materials for her later book.
3.What can we know about Alcott from the last two paragraphs?
A. Her hospital was well equipped. B. She didn’t return to the hospital after recovery.
C. She wrote letters for a newspaper. D. No one thought badly of her Hospital Sketches.
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Authors (作者)
Alexandru Micu: Author
ZME Science author profile | e-mail: alex@zmescience.com
Main focus: technology, biology
Curiosity (好奇心) is what drives Alex forward-his interest in learning more about the planet being matched only by his ability to discuss things with a light heart. Alex tries to make others more interested in special science and technology. He does things in his own way.
Dragos Mitrica: Author
ZME Science author profile | e-mail: dragos@zmescience.com
Main focus: wheather
Dragos loves nature, and does everything he can to understand it. This interest led him to many unexpected places in his life, and now, he mainly studies and understands how ancient (古代的) weather changed, and what this means for the future.
Henry Conrad: Author
ZME Science author profile | e-mail: henrykconrad@gmail.com
Main focus: technology
Henry Conrad is a game developer from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Whenever he’s not working or reading the latest tech news, he enjoys writing about the latest inventions and technology, which benefits (有益) him a lot. It helps him find rich writing materials (材料).
Mihai Andrei: Editor-in-chief
ZME Science author profile | e-mail: andrei@zmescience.com
Main focus: geophysics, environment
Andrei has put a lot of sweat and tears into ZME Science ever since he was a student. He is always looking for the most interesting subjects, presenting them in a way that everybody can understand. He believes that education is the key towards a better future and he tries to persuade people to become better persons of the planet. His background is in Geology and Geophysics, but now, he focuses more on environmental studies.
1.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To do experiments.
B. To introduce science authors.
C. To satisfy readers, curiosity about nature.
D. To introduce the latest science and technology.
2.What does Dragos Mitrica mainly study now?
A. Nature.
B. Physics.
C. Ancient weather.
D. Unexpected places.
3.Which e-mail can you connect to for discussing environment?
A. alex@zmescience.com
B. dragos@zmescience.com
C. henrykconrad@gmail.com
D. andrei@zmescience.com
4.How can Henry Conrad benefit from his love of technology?
A. It provides him with rich writing materials.
B. It directs him to make more inventions.
C. It makes his life rich and meaningful.
D. It helps him to read stories better.
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Frances Stevens Reese Wooldland Trail Guide
The Woodland Trail was opened to the public on October 21, 1997. Boscobel’s Board of Directors adopted a formal decision of naming the Woodland Trail in honor of former Boscobel board member, Fances Stevens Reese (1917-2003), one year after his death.
The trail(小径) is approximately 10 miles in length, leading down to Constitution Forest. When the West Point Glass Factory was operating during the Civil War, trees for miles around were cleared to provide firewood. Walking out of the forest, you will find a large mass of native hard rock about three billion years old.
Throughout this country path, you will find picture boards identifying birds and plants local to this region. You will also find signs with historic and environmental information written by area specialists.
When you take a walk through this “undiscovered” forest land, please be a considerate guest.
Before walking the trail, please purchase a pass in the Carriage House. Plan ahead, so you will be back by closing time.
Follow the trail markers and remain on the trail. Besides protecting the fragile forest ecosystem, you will reduce the risk of poison plants and snakes.
Leave rocks, plants, animals and art works where you see them so that the person behind you can have the same experience.
Carry out whatever you carry in because there are no rubbish containers on the trail. If you happen to see a piece of litter, be a good guest and pick it up.
1.When was the trail named to honor Frances Stevens Reese?
A. In 1997. B. In 1917
C. In 2003 D. In 2004
2.What can you see along the trail?
A. An old battle field. B. A glass factory.
C. Information signs. D. Rock houses.
3.What should you do as a thoughtful visitor?
A. Leave the wildlife undisturbed.
B. Throw the rubbish into the dustbins.
C. Make reservations in the Carriage House.
D. Protect the markers of the Woodland Trail.
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阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
The 82-year-old Frances Wood entered the Nazarene University two years ago. At that time, her husband of 59 years died, which left her a little lonely and sad. As a result, she started to study at university.
Ms Wood said that she was the oldest student on campus, and was known as “Granny Franny”. The lady is just like a grandma away from home. The students wanted to vote Ms Wood as the homecoming queen, but the granny refused to accept the honor. So instead, the school honored her during half time at a football game by making her become the homecoming granny queen, the first award of its kindness ever given by the school. Ms Wood got a standing ovation(鼓掌) and was presented with flowers. To prove her popularity further, she had three male youths holding on her arm for the evening ceremony.
Ms Wood took classes in finance, history and literature at university. She said after being widowed two years before, she needed something different to do. When she got to college, she said it was a little surreal being surrounded by the young ones. “I think this is unbelievable and dreamlike to do this,” she said.
Eager to get into her little classmate circle, she handed out homemade business cards with her phone number and e-mail address, so that the students could reach out to her. The cards also featured a photo of her, saying “about 10 years ago”.
1.Why did Ms Wood decide to study at school? (no more than 10 words)
2.What is the main idea of the 2nd paragraph? (no more than 15 words)
3.What does the underlined word “surreal” in the 3rd paragraph mean? (1 word)
4.Why did Ms Wood hand out her business cards? (no more than 10 words)
5.What do you think of Ms Wood? And why? (no more than 20 words)
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Princess quiz time! How did Snow White survive? How did Cinderella (《灰姑娘》) leave her evil stepmother? How did Sleeping Beauty finally wake up?
A kind-hearted person always comes to save the princess, like a prince or a godmother. Princesses cannot protect themselves, though they are very pretty and nice. They always need the help of others.
However, in fact, women can’t put their life in the hands of a prince-like man. They need to work and even fight for their own happiness. The traditional image(形象) of a princess is getting out of date.
Recently, Disney, a company famous for its princess movies, posted the “top 10 rules for being a modern princess”. You will not find any rules related to beauty or looks. The rules focus on loyalty, honesty and other moral values. The rules say princesses need to believe in themselves and try their best to get out of trouble, instead of waiting for a prince’s help.
It’s not the first time Disney princesses have caught up with society’s development. In 1950, when people’s hearts were broken by World War II, Disney created Cinderella. In 1990, Princess Belle from Beauty and the Beast (《美女与野兽》) loved reading when education was a man’s special right in the past. Belle showed the improvement of women’s position in society. Now is Elsa from the film Frozen (《冰雪奇缘》), a symbol of modern princess.
“This is brilliant – ‘The top 10 rules of being a modern princess’ – (it’s) about time,” a group named Confidently Mom said on social media website Twitter. Princesses are still very beautiful, but inner character is the key to being a princess.
1.What does the story think modern women should be like?
A. They should turn to others for help.
B. They should depend on themselves for their own happiness.
C. They don’t need to care about their appearances.
D. They should depend on men to do most things.
2.Disney’s rules for being a modern princess focus on a girl’s _____.
A. looks B. education C. position in society D. moral values
3.The images were created in order to catch up with the society’s development except _____.
A. Belle B. Cinderella C. Godmother D. Elsa
4.What does the group Confidently Mom think of the rules?
A. Fantastic. B. Meaningless. C. Doubtful. D. Social.
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Princess quiz time! How did Snow White survive? How did Cinderella (《灰姑娘》) leave her evil stepmother? How did Sleeping Beauty finally wake up?
A kind-hearted person always comes to save the princess, like a prince or a godmother. Princesses cannot protect themselves, though they are very pretty and nice. They always need the help of others. However, in fact, women can’t put their life in the hands of a prince-like man. They need to work and even fight for their own happiness. The traditional image (形象) of a princess is getting out of date.
Recently, Disney, a company famous for its princess movies, posted the “top 10 rules for being a modern princess”. You will not find any rules related to beauty or looks. The rules highlight loyalty, honesty and other moral values. The rules say princesses need to believe in themselves and try their best to get out of trouble, instead of waiting for a prince’s help.
It’s not the first time Disney princesses have caught up with society’s development. In 1950, when people’s hearts were broken by World War II, Disney created Cinderella. In 1990, Princess Belle from Beauty and the Beast (《美女与野兽》) loved reading when education was a man’s special right in the past. Belle showed the improvement of women’s position in society. Now is Elsa from the film Frozen (《冰雪奇缘》), a symbol of modern princess.
“This is brilliant — ‘The top 10 rules of being a modern princess’ — (it’s) about time,” a group named Confidently Mom said on social media website Twitter. Princesses are still very beautiful, but inner character is the key to being a princess.
1.What should modern women be like according to para2?
A.They should care about their appearances.
B.They should turn to others for help.
C.They should depend on men to change their lives.
D.They should depend on themselves for their own happiness.
2.What are Disney’s rules for a modern princess centered on ?
A.Her beauty. B.Her moral values.
C.Her education. D.Her position in society.
3.Why has Disney been changing the images of a princess according to para4?
A.To meet the need of the world peace.
B.To improve girls’ education.
C.To improve girl’s position in society.
D.To keep up with the development of society.
4.What does the group Confidently Mom think of the rules?
A.Doubtful. B.Meaningless.
C.Fantastic. D.Terrible.
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Railay Princess Resort and Spa is situated in Ao Nang, just 40 minutes from Krabi International Airport. It also has a coffee bar and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a range of relaxing treatments and beauty therapy at the in-house Waree Spa. It provides family-friendly facilities, with room designs and services for families both large and small, plus a kids club and a playground. It also has a gym with a swimming pool.
Rooms at Railay Princess are peaceful and have a refrigerator, a mini bar and cable TV. Hot drinks can be made with the available tea and coffee supplies and enjoyed in the comfort of the room’s sitting area. Railay Princess Resort and Spa features both a restaurant and a bar where guests are able to relax at the end of the day with a meal and a drink. Breakfast is available each morning and can be enjoyed in the comfort of the rooms.
Railay Princess Resort and Spa is surrounded by the area’s well-known sightseeing attractions, including Princess Lagoon, which is within walking distance.
Features:
General: Room Service, Restaurant, Air Conditioned, Mini Bar, Refrigerator, Cable TV, Bath, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, Shower, Private Bathroom, Private Toilet, Kids Club, Packed Lunches
Activities: Fitness Room, Swimming Pool, Beauty Centre, Garden, Karaoke, Water Activities, Playground, Spa and Wellness Centre, Child Pool, Outdoor Pool
Services: Business Centre, 24-Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Babysitting, Conference Rooms, Currency Exchange, Meeting Rooms, Laundry Service, Photocopier, Ticket Service Parking: There is an airport shuttle (摆渡车) that runs from the hotel.
Check-in: From 2:00 p.m.
Check-out: By 11:30 a.m.
1.In Railay Princess Resort and Spa, people can do all of the following things EXCEPT ____.
A.have fun with their kids B.walk their dog
C.have a drink in the bar D.have a relaxing spa experience
2.What can guests do in their hotel room?
A.They can make coffee or tea in the room by themselves.
B.They can cook because the rooms are equipped with kitchens.
C.They can have a good view of Princess Lagoon.
D.They can have breakfast and dinner from the restaurant in their room.
3.When can you check out?
A.At 12 a.m. B.At 4:00 p.m.
C.At 3:30 p.m. D.At 10:30 a.m.
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It was foolish _____ the French princess to ______ the English prince, who cheated on her without
mercy.
| A．for; believe in | B．of; believe | C．of; believe in | D．for; believe |