Teens Spring Events at San Francisco Public Library
GREAT TEEN BOOK SWAP
Sunday, March 19, 2017— 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
FREE book! Just leave us a review.
Here’s how it works: Every Thursday, the librarian will bring out several books and allow teens the chance to look through them for one that you’d like to keep. You will, in turn, swap us a review of the book by the end of the month.
For ages 12— 18.
For more information, contact Dorcas at dorcas.wong@sfpl.org.
THE MIX BOOK CLUB!
Sunday, March 19, 2017— 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Teens aged 13— 18 are welcome to The Mix at SFPL Book Club! We read a different book each month that you help choose. This month we’re reading The Sun is Also A Star, by Nicola Yoon. New members and drop-ins are always welcome!
For more information, please e-mail catherine.cormier@sfpl.org or call (415)557-4404.
THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY HENRY JAMES
Sunday, March 19, 2017— 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please join Chinatown’s World Literature Book Club for an enjoyable discussion of The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James. This famous novel follows the young, free-spirited heiress, Isabel Archer, as she travels from New York to Europe.
CARTOONING & GRAPHIC NOVEL WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 25, 2017— 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join teaching artist and cartoonist Aaron Southerland for a cartooning and graphic novel workshop. Students will learn to create their very own cartoon and comic characters through advanced drawing techniques.
This is a Reading, Writing & Poetry program from SFPL. We love reading/ sharing/ creating words.
1.What will teens have to do at GREAT TEEN BOOK SWAP?
A. Exchange a book of their own.
B. Share a review of the book they choose.
C. Look through some books they keep.
D. Contact Dorcas at dorcas.wong@sfpl.org.
2.What can we infer about THE MIX BOOK CLUB?
A. Writers read their books to participants.
B. Only those who book seats are welcome.
C. This event takes place 12 times a year.
D. Nicola Yoon, a writer, will help choose books.
3.What will happen at Chinatown’s World Literature Book Club?
A. Drawing contests.
B. Writing.
C. Discussion.
D. Character creating.
4.What is mentioned in each event?
A. Opening and closing hours.
B. Names of the books to be read.
C. Book reviews.
D. Teens’ ages.
假定你是李华，你校将在暑假举办国际中学生夏令营，主题为“感受中国文化”。请给你的美国朋友Mary写一封电子邮件，邀请她来参加，并说明相关情况，（大学故宫讲座；浏览故宫、长城等名胜古迹；所需费用等）
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Marry,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear classmates,
It is a pleasure for I to have a chance to make a short speech today. Recently I had found that some of our classmates study late into the night and do not spare some time to take a rest during the day either. They often cannot help fall asleep in class. And some classmates seldom have breakfast, that is also a bad habit and will surely do harm to our health.
In my opinion, it is extreme important for us to have enough sleep and a proper diet. We must learn to make a use of our time, and only in this way can we keep fit or study well. I wonder if you agree me.
Nobody wants to be aged, but1.it comes to visiting cities, most of us want to visit the world’s oldest cities. Luoyang is one of the oldest and most 2.(attract) cities in the world that I’d like to recommend to you.
Luoyang stands out 3.the oldest continually inhabited (持续居住的) city in Asia. The city is considered to be 4.birthplace of Chinese culture and history as well as being one of the Seven Ancient Capitals of China. There 5. (be) no other city in China that has seen so many6.(dynasty) like Luoyang.
With such a long and exciting history, Luoyang has really a lot 7. (offer). The longmen Grottoes(龙门石窟), which 8.(include) in the world Heritage List since 2000, and many historic Buddhist temples9. (constant) attract tourist from all over the world. Luoyang is also famous for the White Horse Temple, the earliest Buddhist temple 10.(build) in China. Are you anxious to visit the city?
As we passed the Eaton’s Department store’s window, we stopped as usual to gaze and do our bit of dreaming. My mother set her eyes on a red dress, _______ it long.
As we continued down the street, mother turned_______for one more look. “My goodness! They’d display something a person could use!”
Christmas was_______and the red dress was soon forgotten. Mother was not the one who_______items that were not practical. Father, ______ , liked to splurge(放纵)whenever the budget(预算)allowed. He’d get blamed for his occasional splurging, but it was all done with the best_______.
On our last trip to town before Christmas, mother suddenly said in surprise, “Would you just look at that!” She pointed ______as Dad drove past Eaton’s.
“That big red dress is gone,” she said in ______ , “It’s actually gone.” I was certain to feel a bit of yearning(渴望)in her_______.
I’ll never forget that Christmas morning. I watched Mother tearing the paper off a large box that read, “Eaton’s Finest Enamel Dishpan”. “Oh Frank,” she_________in surprise, “just what I wanted!” Dad was sitting in his chair with a huge_______on his face.
“Only a ______wouldn’t give a priceless wife like mine exactly what she wants for Christmas, “Dad laughed and winked(递眼色)at me, confirming his _______, and my heart filled with more love for my father than it could hold!
Mother opened the______ . With trembling hands she touched the elegant material of Big Red.
“Oh my goodness!” her eyes were ______tears. “Oh Frank. You shouldn’t have” came her weak attempt at ______ .
“Oh, never mind that! Let’s see if it _____ ,” he laughed, helping her put on the wonderful dress. Mother completely ______ into another person.
I watched surprisedly, _______by the happiness in my parents I had ______noticed before. “You look beautiful,” my dad whispered to my mom---and she surely did!
1.A. having B. keeping C. admiring D. wearing
2.A. up B. back C. away D. out
3.A. over B. on C. along D. near
4.A. wished for B. searched for C. called for D. sent for
5.A. besides B. therefore C. however D. also
6.A. value B. intention C. chance D. need
7.A. strangely B. confidently C. angrily D. excitedly
8.A. disbelief B. joy C. discomfort D. interest
9.A. dream B. desire C. voice D. view
10.A. stopped B. said C. told D. sighed
11.A. surprise B. embarrassment C. doubt D. smile
12.A. seller B. driver C. man D. fool
13.A. secret B. weakness C. kindness D. worry
14.A. door B. chain C. box D. letter
15.A. held back B. filled with C. occupied with D. squeezed with
16.A. scolding B. smiling C. appreciating D. feeling
17.A. fits B. attracts C. shines D. opens
18.A. looked B. changed C. grew D. made
19.A. interested B. fascinated C. puzzled D. doubted
20.A. always B. ever C. never D. still
Traveling is a very enjoyable experience as it provides an opportunity to see new things. 1.The following article discusses the advantages of traveling.
Traveling gives you the opportunity to disconnect from your regular life. People all have crazy schedules, work and a family to take care of, and traveling alone or with some friends can give you distance and perhaps even make you realize how important these people are to you.
2.Another great benefit is the relaxation you get. 3.When you come back you feel energetic and you are happy to be back to your daily routine.
4.They will create a bond that nothing can erase no matter what happens to the friendship. You can create photo albums and when you feel nostalgic (怀旧的) you can experience the trips again by looking at your pictures.
It’s never been this cheap to travel. With increasing oil prices the cheap travel era might be coming to an end. 5.With the Internet and all the new technology, you can plan your trip exactly the way you want it. You can choose your budget, the duration of the trip and what you want to do.
A. It’s nice to enjoy a stress-free time.
B. As the saying goes, you never know what you have until you lose it.
C. When traveling with friends or family it creates memories of a lifetime.
D. Going on a trip means that you are most likely going to spend time outside.
E. Discovering different values and ways to get by in life is really interesting.
F. However, there are still many budget airlines fighting for your dollar right now.
G. There are many benefits other than enjoying yourself that can be realized when you travel.
