Winter holiday is coming, time to read something just for fun. You might soon find yourself holding your breath as you turn the pages of a frightening story, or browsing (浏览) the latest novel on your new e-reader. For those of you who want to try some reading in English, but have no idea of what to choose from thousands of choices, we'd like to offer the following books to help you out.
The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet By Reif Larsen
T.S. Spivet is a smart 12-year-old boy who maps everything, including faces, the dinner table and the geography of his home state of Montana (US). After seeing his work, a famous scientific organization invites Spivet to be a speaker at an important event, without knowing the boy's age.
The Housekeeper and the Professor By Yoko Ogawa
Because of an accident, the math professor's short-term memory lasts only 80 minutes, so his house keeper must reintroduce herself each morning when she arrives. With the help of numbers, finally the two are able to develop a relationship across the 80-minute time.
Escape to America By Tetsuo Fukuyama
Fukuyama decided to leave his homeland and experiment with a completely different lifestyle: living in New York City. This story of how the writer's courage and determination helped him survive in difficult conditions will encourage readers to find their own happiness.
Talk to the Hand By Lynne Tru
When did the world get to be so rude? When did society become so inconsiderate (不为他人着想的)? Being rude has become a point of pride for some. Talk to the Hand is a call for politeness.
1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. T.S. Spivet is a teenager who loves singing.
B. The math professor has a very bad memory.
C. Fukuyama missed his hometown very much.
D. The four books are all written in French.
2.What do we know about Escape to America?
A. It is about life in New Jersey.
B. It is about love and friendship.
C. It is meant for outgoing children.
D. It is based on the writer 's real-life events.
3.Who called on politeness in his or her book?
A. Lynne Tru. B. Reif Larsen. C. Yoko Ogawa. D. Tetsuo Fukuyama.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What does the speaker ask the audience (听众) to do?
A. Sit down quickly. B. Show their tickets. C. Hand in their phones.
2.What is allowed inside the theater?
A. Taking photos.
B. Bringing outside food.
C. Buying things from its cafe.
3.How long is the break?
A. Five minutes. B. Ten minutes. C. Fifteen minutes.
4.How will the audience know when the break is over?
A. A bell will ring.
B. It will end at three o'clock.
C. People in red jackets will tell them.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where does the conversation take place?
A. Inside a car. B. In a parking lot. C. On the side of a street.
2.What did the man see the woman do in the car?
A. Look out of the window. B. Answer her phone. C. Do her hair.
3.Why was the man angry?
A. The woman damaged his car.
B. The woman borrowed his car.
C. The woman called the police.
4.How does the woman probably feel in the end?
A. Worried. B. Relaxed. C. Surprised.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the man want to order at first?
A. Bacon and eggs. B. A cheeseburger. C. Some potatoes.
2.Why isn't the full menu served?
A. One of the cooks is sick.
B. It's before the lunch time.
C. They don't serve lunch anymore.
3.How much should the woman pay?
A. $10. B. $6.50. C. $6.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the weather like now?
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
2.What do we know about the woman?
A. She gets sunburned easily.
B. She never puts on sun cream.
C. She doesn't know the first use of the umbrella.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Who might the woman be?
A. Mr. Clark's interviewer.
B. Mr. Romero's boss.
C. Mr. Romero's secretary.
2.What will the man do next?
A. Wait in Mr. Romero's office.
B. Go to the washroom.
C. Take the elevator.
