1. Here are four books which will make young readers want to continue turning the pages.
Outrun the Moon by Stacey Lee
Outrun the Moon tells the story of a fifteen-year-old girl and her determination to succeed, even in the face of disaster. Mercy Wong’s life is completely turned upside down when an earthquake destroys her home and school. Mercy is determined to help her broken city heal. Outrun the Moon is a heartwarming story about the determination of a teenage girl. It’s the winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature.
OCDaniel by Wesley King
This first-person narrative is told from the perspective of Daniel, a 13-year-old who tries to hide his obsessive compulsive disorder as he struggles to fit into the world of middle school. Then he gets a note that puts him in the middle of a mystery that may change everything. Full of heartbreak and joy, as well as important lessons and themes, OCDaniel is a thrilling n
ovel that will definitely make you cheer for Daniel and eagerly turn the pages.
Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed
With dreams of becoming a teacher one day, the main character, Amal, is living a simple, ordinary life in her Pakistani village until a terrible incident forces her to become a servant for the village’s landlord(地主). Her new life is a struggle, at times heartbreaking, but she stays strong. After many struggles, she finally returns to her loved ones and works towards her goals.
Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson
This novel tells the tale of six students who meet weekly to speak from their hearts about issues that are affecting them, from race, prejudice and privilege to immigration. As they express the feelings and fears that they hid from others and try to make sense of the world around them, the kids show the effectiveness of talking to others.
1. What is Outrun the Moon about?
A．A boy has difficulty fitting into the world. |
B．Some students have a free talk every week. |
C．A girl helps repair her city after the disaster. |
D．A woman tries her best to become a teacher. |
2. Which of the following novels shows the importance of communication?
A． Outrun the Moon . | B． OCDaniel . |
C． Amal Unbound . | D． Harbor Me . |
3. What do the four books share?
A．They are the bestsellers. |
B．They are suitable for teenagers. |
C．They are award-winning books. |
D．They are based on true stories. |
2. Paris is the city of dreams. If you plan to head to Paris for a study period, then perhaps a little reality check is in order. But my experience was a romantic one.
I paved my path to Paris through an exchange program. On arrival in Paris, I was constantly reminded of the official processes I had to complete — forms to be filled in, meetings to attend, the list seemed endless.
Then the real work began. Once classes were underway, I found myself volunteering to do oral presentations and assignments first, rather than last. This method proved to be very helpful.
Once I had finished class for the week, I had an ever-increasing list of museums to visit, neighborhoods to explore, and cafes to sit in. Read books about Paris. Talk to locals and other foreigners living there. But the one thing that reading a book or talking to someone cannot do is to provide you with the experience of wandering Paris on foot. The people watching, the sounds of the city, the colors as the seasons change, they all add to the ecstasy that I experience in Paris as an exchange student.
After spending five months wandering through the charming neighborhoods, I fell in love with the atmosphere that came out from every open door, and with every spoken word. There is something comforting about walking to the market each Sunday to enjoy the beautiful display of fruits, vegetables and dairy products. There is warmth in saying bon jour to the passers-by.
On my last day in Paris, I confidently said, " Bonjour Monsieur," as I passed the little store down the street. I guess the best part about going on exchange in Paris is falling in love with the city in your own way. And I know mine is unique and special to me, my own little pieces of Paris.
1. What does the underlined word "ecstasy" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Courage. | B．Happiness. | C．Imagination. | D．Reputation. |
2. What does the passage mainly tell us?
dreams are my realityA．A traveling experience. | B．An exchange program |
C．Charming neighborhoods. | D．An exchange student's life. |
3. Beyond reading books, which experience would the author treasure most?
A．Hanging around in Paris. | B．Buying vegetables in the market |
C．Enjoying coffee in his spare time. | D．Greeting people in French in the street. |
4. According to the passage, what left the author the deepest impression?
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