Lock and Key: The Gadwall Incident Author: Ridley Pearson
Narrator: Nicola Barber Length: 1 Hour 54 Minutes
The New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatcher and Kingdom keepers series, Pearson, brings us the Lock and Key series. Listeners will come to know the dangers that surround the Moriartys before James and Moria are sent off to Baskerville Academy, where they first meet Sherlock Holmes. It's a tale full of false starts and daring getaways, one that will leave listeners desperate to know what's next in the children’s classic.
Anne of Green Gables Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Narrator: Various Readers Length: 10 Hours 32 Minutes
The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children's Classics, Anne of Green Gables which tells the story of a redheaded orphan girl. Despite her "tragical" past, Anne is always able to see the best in things. Anne’s life changes considerably when she is accidentally adopted by the Cuthberts. They plan to send Anne back to the orphanage but before they decide, she has begun to work her way into their hearts.
The Jungle Book Author: Rudyard Kipling
Narrator: Meredith Hughes Length: 5 Hours 2 Minutes
This classic children's book tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves: his adventures with his dear friends Bagheera and the bear Baloo; his capture by the Monkey-People; his attempt at rejoining civilization and his ultimate triumph over the lame tiger. Listeners will learn more about the story of how an innocent child wins the heart of some of the jungle s fiercest creatures.
1.What do the three books have in common?
A.Talking children's classics. B.Best-selling horror stories.
C.Stories of the same topic. D.Miserable stories of orphans.
2.Which of the following best describes Anne?
A.Tolerant and lonely. B.Generous and traditional.
C.Optimistic and smart. D.Humorous and determined.
3.What kind of book is The Jungle Book?
A.A fairy tale. B.A news report.
C.A biography. D.An adventure story
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1.What did the speaker enjoy as a young child?
A.Running. B.Climbing. C.Swimming.
2.What was the speaker doing when he injured himself?
A.The long jump. B.A handstand. C.A forward roll.
3.For how many weeks did the speaker have to give up exercising?
A.Four. B.Eight. C.Twelve.
4.What was the change for the speaker after the incident?
A.He developed a new hobby.
B.He began to read love stories.
C.He enjoyed physical challenges even more.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.What does the woman say about dogs in general?
A.They are messy.
B.They are annoying.
C.They are hard to take care of.
2.Why doesn’t the woman agree to have Lion?
A.It is unhealthy.
B.It is too large.
C.It is very noisy.
3.Where will the speakers probably get the dog?
A.From a pet store.
B.From a rescue shelter.
C.From a friend’s house.
4.What does the woman ask the boy to show her first in the end?
A.That he can clean up after the dog.
B.That he can take the dog for walks.
C.That he can be responsible for the chores around house
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.How many kinds of items does the man have in his basket?
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.
2.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A.Brother and sister.
B.Husband and wife.
C.Grandmother and grandson.
3.What does the woman like to do when she has a headache?
A.Eat some bacon.
B.Drink some alcohol.
C.Have a bar of chocolate.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.What does the boy’s teacher want him to improve?
A.His writing. B.His listening. C.His speaking.
2.What does the girl probably give to the boy?
A.A textbook. B.A novel. C.A newspaper.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.Where does the conversation take place?
A.In a stadium. B.At a gift shop. C.At a university.
2.What does the woman offer to buy for the man?
A.Tickets. B.A souvenir. C.Food and drink.