We recently asked subscribers of the BuzzFeed Books newsletter to tell us about a book that changed their lives. There’s something here for everyone, so take your pick — and get ready to be inspired.
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
This is a book about the story of an unlikely friendship between Finch, who's fascinated with dying, and Violet, who's living for the future in the wake of her sister's death. Both have much to learn from each other. All the Bright Places really shows that, no matter what tragedy or hardship you may have faced, you eventually just have to get back out there and live your life. —Mikaila C.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+, Barnes and Noble for $8.49, or a local bookseller through IndieBound.
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
As an American-Nigerian, this book spoke to me on so many levels — from the simple joy of a text interspersed with the language of my parents, to the struggle of understanding race in terms of the world beyond America. I highly recommend it.—Chikodili Agwuna
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+, Barnes and Noble for $13.07, or a local bookseller through IndieBound.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Growing up without family to turn to during adolescence, I felt every pain and loneliness that the prince experienced. But The Little Prince taught me to make friends and value them by looking into their hearts — not just into what they projected in public. —Erika, Chicago
Get it from Amazon for $6.51+, Barnes and Noble for $7.51, or a local bookseller through IndieBound.'
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
This is the story of two Afghan women who find their lives connected forever. It taught me about the struggles of womanhood, as well as the power and strength of sisterhood, and proves that not all love stories have to be romantic.—Susan M.
Get it from Amazon for $5.43+, Barnes and Noble for $10.94, or a local bookseller through IndieBound.
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1.Which of the following doesn’t tell about friendship?
A.All the Bright Places B.Americanah
C.The Little Prince D.A Thousand Splendid Suns
2.Whose book is the cheapest from Barnes and Noble?
A.Jennifer Niven B.Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
C.Antoine de Saint-Exupéry D.Khaled Hosseini
3.Where does the passage most probably come from?
A.a travel guide B.a newspaper
C.a magazine D.a website
假如你是李华，你校英文报“Life Tricks”栏目将刊登解决生活常见问题的小窍门的短 文。请给英国朋友Tom写信约稿，内容要点如下：
1.栏目介绍；2.稿件要求：介绍3条生活小妙招；3.交稿日期:8月25日前
注意：1.词数100左右；2.适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
阅读短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要，
Recently, Children should eat their meals and snacks at home during the outbreak of the covid-19 （新冠病毒）,which means not only adding a new stress （压力）for parents （eg, a lot more cooking!）, but also providing a new chance for parents to teach children cooking skills.
Helping children develop an interest in cooking when they're young can help them have the valuable life skill that they can carry into adulthood. Allowing children to help in the kitchen encourages them to learn where food comes from, and teaches them about nutrition and food safety （e.g., the importance of washing fresh produce with clean water, or hand-washing before and after helping in the kitchen）. Doing so may also help children overcome picky eating by becoming more accepting of new foods. What's more, cooking and baking can be fun ways to spend time while bonding with family.
The key is finding tasks that suit children's age and ability, while still guiding and monitoring their progress. Activities that may attract a preschooler's interest in cooking include helping to wash fruits and vegetables and add toppings to a pizza. Older children can be given tasks such as measuring ingredients into cups or beating eggs. Proper cooking skills to introduce to the children aged between 8 and 10 include planning a family meal or following a simple recipe （食谱）.By ages 10 to 12} once able to follow kitchen safety rules, many children can prepare more recipes, including meatballs, cookies and cupcakes.
Getting children to take part in kitchen activities may require patience as they learn. That's why it's helpful to have some extra time at home.
Two weeks ago, I felt life was so hard to me. My husband, Jack, drove an 18-wheeler for a _______. On his way home from Colorado three months ago, he _______ a sudden rainstorm on the highway. The driver in the car in front of him _______ control on the pavement. In order to avoid _______ the car, Jack drove his truck _______ a ditch （沟渠）and he lost his life. But he _______ all the family in the car.
I was shocked. In all our twenty-three years of _______, Jack had never wanted me to work. After losing my husband, I tried to find _______ but, without skills, no one wanted to hire me. After _______Jack, I used up the remaining money. I started going to the food pantry （食物分 友站）.Two weeks before Christmas, I came to buy some ________ for what I thought might be my last dinner. __________ , one of the volunteers handed me a gift card. There was no value __________on the card but I hoped it would be enough to buy my grandchildren a few small gifts. Imagine my __________ when I went to the store and found out the card was worth $500. The __________ money allowed me to buy Christmas __________ for my grandchildren and enough groceries （杂货）.Feeling __________, I signed up for a call center training __________ and will begin working in less than a month.
I thank that volunteer and all the people who __________ out to help people in need. I know I will lead a wonderful new life.
1.A.living B.game C.race D.play
2.A.agreed with B.met with C.broke into D.looked into
3.A.kept B.took C.got D.lost
4.A.selling B.driving C.hitting D.repairing
5.A.under B.with C.into D.from
6.A.beat B.saved C.recovered D.warned
7.A.marriage B.friendship C.communication D.competition
8.A.advice B.power C.hope D.work
9.A.cheating B.burying C.meeting D.forgetting
10.A.cookers B.water C.food D.gills
11.A.However B.Besides C.Therefore D.Finally
12.A.bought B.wasted C.printed D.left
13.A.few B.disappointment C.sadness D.surprise
14.A.unexpected B.little C.lost D.stolen
15.A.wishes B.presents C.trees D.holidays
16.A.frightened B.excited C.encouraged D.interested
17.A.experience B.purpose C.college D.programme
18.A.watch B.reach C.bring D.point
Pets can add extra fun to your everyday life. 1. More importantly, you need to take care of its nutrition and health.
2. While your pet’s diet will be different depending on what type of animal it is, it’s important to feed it fresh food regularly. Choose food that’s fit for your pet, and only give your pet treats (美味食物) occasionally. If you have any questions about what to feed your pet, consult your veterinarian (兽医).
Feed your pet the suggested amount of food at each meal. Be sure to follow the suggestions on how much your pet needs to eat each day. Feeding too much leads to becoming too fat. 3. These could include heart disease, kidney (肾) problems, and so on.
Know what foods you should never give your pet. 4. So be sure you know what you can and can’t give your pet before you offer it a treat. For example, while it’s perfectly fine to give you dog small bits of chicken or fish, you should never give them food containing chocolate or garlic, as these can be harmful.
Give your pet fresh water every day. All animals require water to live, although some will need much more than others. No matter what the size of your pet is, make sure that it always has access to fresh, clean water. Check or refill the water once or twice a day and if they drink from a bowl, wash out the bowl every 2 to 3 days. 5..
A.It can cause other health problems.
B.Provide your pet with toys if it likes them.
C.Certain foods are harmful to some animals.
D.Provide your pet with a healthy, balanced diet.
E.However, you should give your pet the attention it needs.
F.Make sure you have everything it will need before you bring it home.
G.If they live in water, change the water and clean the container at least once a week.
For a long time, the smartwatch industry had just a few big companies that could set any prices they wanted and kept cheating customers. But now one new tech company is turning the $5 billion smartwatch industry on its head. The company called OshenWatch has found a way to offer a far advanced product at a part of the original price.
Let’s meet the OshenWatch. OshenWatch combines the functions of a fitness band （手环）， digital watch, and health monitor all into one. It feels comfortable to wear. Even better than some of the expensive smartwatches I own from other big tech companies. Extreme indoor and outdoor sports? No problem, the hardened aluminum shell （铝壳）and the lowered-temperature touchscreen glass won't break easily even if you tried.
In my opinion, the OshenWatch is the next generation of smartwatches. Take calls, sleep monitoring, show incoming messages, etc…The watch has all the basic functions that a good smartwatch must have and much more.
What makes the OshenWatch so popular? The green laser （激光）behind the watch is the secret! It is the heart rate monitoring function. This watch lets you measure your blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level, calculate your beats per minute. Give you extremely important time to catch problems early, and seek medical help before it's too late.
This is the reason why the OshenWatch will be the best-selling smartwatch of 2020. No other watch is that advanced. It could actually save your life one day!
1.What is the advantage of the OshenWatch?
A.Its price is the lowest. B.It has various functions.
C.It is made of aluminum. D.It can lower the temperature.
2.Which of the following can be measured by the OshenWatch?
①blood pressure②blood sugar level ③heart rate ④blood oxygen level
⑤eye pressure
A.①③④ B.②③④ C.①②⑤ D.②③⑤
3.Where is this text most likely from?
A.A diary. B.A guidebook. C.A novel. D.A magazine.
