We considered a list of the best American books. Here are five that may help acc

We considered a list of the best American books. Here are five that may help acc

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We considered a list of the best American books. Here are five that may help accurately show the national character. Most from a century or so ago, they still entertain, teach, and inspire:
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
First published in 1851, the adventure stories of Captain Ahab and his monomaniacal(偏执的) pursuit of the white whale draw us into a universe full of fascinating characters and stories.
The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams
Published in 1918, the book was an autobiography. Born in one of America’s most famous political families, Adams provides insight into his family, including his experience as private secretary to his father, minister to England during the American Civil war.
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
When Whitman published Leaves of Grass in 1855, he wanted to accurately describe the American experience and reflect the great changes in the American literary world that had taken place during his lifetime.
Poems by Emily Dickinson
An enthusiastic poet whose works have had considerable influence on modern poetry, Dickson’s frequent use of dashes, occasional capitalization(大写) of nouns, and unconventional metaphors(隐喻) have contributed to her reputation as one of the most inventive poets of the 19th century American literature. However, most of her poems were not published during her lifetime.
The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
First published in 1855, this is Longfellow’s most popular and most recognized poem, the heroic life and death of a magic American Indian, sent by the Great Spirit to guide the nations in the ways of peace.
小题1:Walt Whitman wrote Leaves of Grass in order to _______.
A.show his talent and heroic life to us
B.draw us into a fascinating universe
C.provide insight into his family
D.reflect the great changes in the American literary world
小题2:If you want to read a story about a magic American Indian, you can read _______.
A.Moby-DickB.The Song of Hiawatha
C.PoemsD.Leaves of Grass
小题3:Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Because the five books are from a century or so ago, they can’t teach and inspire us.
B.Herman Melville was considered as one of the most inventive poets of the 19th century American literature.
C.The Education of Henry Adams is a non-fiction book.
D.Of the five books, Moby-Dick was published last.
小题4:Why did the author write the passage?
A.To introduce several best American books to readers.
B.To make an advertisement for a book store.
C.To tell stories of several famous writers.
D.To talk about some knowledge about literature.

答案

小题1:D
小题2:B
小题3:C
小题4:A
解析

试题分析:本文介绍了我们认为最好的美国图书。它们能够准确地显示民族性格。一个世纪以来一直娱乐、教育和激励着人们。短文介绍了书的内容,作者以及出版的情况。
小题1:细节理解题。根据reflect the great changes in the American literary world that had taken place during his lifetime.反映了在美国文学上的变化,故选D。
小题2:细节理解题。根据the heroic life and death of a magic American Indian,叙述了美洲印第安人的故事,故选B。
小题3:细节理解题。根据Published in 1918, the book was an autobiography.它不是小说而是自传,故选C。
小题4:细节理解题。根据短文的内容可知主要给读者介绍了几本美国的书,故选A。
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Joshua , Helmut ,and Bethlehem
Michelle O.Donovan
ISBN9781462058679
Life is not easy for nine –year-old Joshua during World War IIBecause of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps (集中营). Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.
 More Things in Heaven
Bill Bosworth
ISBN 9780595433582
In his More Things in Heaven ,Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several
great spiritual leaders.
More things in Heaven will appeal
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deepest meaning for their existence
based on their own experience.
 
 Encourage Me!
Inspirational Poetry
Gloria Coykendall
ISBN9781412027854
It is an easy to read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chromic depression(长期抑郁) … cure to strengthen identity and purpose.

Creation or Evolution
Michael Ebifegha
ISBN9781450289023
Were humans created ,or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.
 Seeking the Edge
Dr. Joseph L. Rose
ISBN9781462031795
Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one’s life .---driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies.
 
小题1:Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?
A.Bill Bosworth.B.Michelle O. Donovan.
C.Dr. Joseph L. Rose. D.Gloria Coykendall.
小题2:What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?
A.Those who are searching for the meaning of life.
B.Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.
C.Those who study the art of writing.
D.Those who like traveling abroad.
小题3:Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?
A.Seeking the Edge.
B.Creation or Evolution.
C.Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.
D.More Things in Heaven.

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Antz is a movie that shows young kids how to work as a team. It shows however small a part they may have, what matters most is the team out­come of that small-small effort they all put to make things happen. It tells them never ever to give up the dream and never ever to accept fail­ure. It tells about an ant that is never known by its size but by its team.

Forrest Gump tells a story of a boy who stands for friends and has a strong will power. He never throws his life for chance but makes the best out of it. This story will make your kids feel sure about themselves and their abilities, making them brave enough to stand up to any challen­ges.

Lion King is an American animated (动画的)musical adventure film pro­duced by Wall Disney Feature Animation. The movie will show your kids the importance of having friends in one’s life.

Dumbo will give your child wings to imagine without any boundaries. He doesn’t have to be logical every time. He has to understand that it’s the mental strength rather than the physical strength that brings out the best out of everything. Free for parents who come to see the film with their child.

 
As a parent we are always caring about our kids but sometimes it’s not helpful for their growth. Finding Nemo, an animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, shows us how to teach them to over­come their fear by trying things,failing and bouncing back again for the/ry.

The director brings out the best of the characters in the movie Toy Sto­ry. The movie portrays the emotions of the toys. How beautifully the emotions like friendship,togetherness ,leadership,love,care and so on have turned up in this movie!
小题1:According to the text, the film Forrest Gump is aimed at improving the viewers’ _____.
A.teamworkB.self-confidenceC.imaginationD.friendship
小题2:How much do they have to pay if eight-year-old Jason goes to see the film Dumbo with his parents?
A.$ 10.B.$ 20.C.$ 30.D.$ 45.
小题3:Who are the main target audience of the movies mentioned in the text?
A.Parents.B.Teachers.C.Children.D.Clerks.
小题4:What emotions have appeared in the film Toy Story EXCEPT__________?
A.friendshipB.loveC. leadershipD. Generosity

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The parents of a troubled teen may feel unsure as to whom to turn to in order to find help for their child. They may feel as if they have exhausted all of their options, and sometimes they are on the verge of giving up. But there is hope. Schools for troubled teens offer discipline and in some cases, drug treatment programs that can provide important life skills, and more importantly, a fresh start.
The following is a list of the most effective types of schools for troubled teens. Not every facility is a match for every child, but by knowing the differences between them, parents can make a better educated decision about where to send their teenager.
Boarding Schools
When a child is unable to deal with the relative freedom of a standard school day, boarding schools might be a good choice. At boarding schools, the child lives in a dorm setting, where almost every minute of the day is scheduled by school administrators.
Treatment Centers
When a teenager has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, a residential center that specializes in young people is an outstanding way to help them break the cycle of addiction. Treatment centers feature individual and group counseling to help identify the root causes of the drug problem and help develop the life skills needed to stay clean when the program is over.
Wilderness Programs 
Designed to help improve the discipline and self-reliance of the child, wilderness programs send kids back to nature. By placing them in a foreign and sometimes uncomfortable setting, wilderness programs hope to improve children’s behavior. Programs generally include hikes, exercise programs and team building exercises.
Boot Camps
Boot camps are the most extreme style of school for troubled teens. These facilities are modeled after actual military boot camps, where the individual must get into shape, work as part of a team, and follow a long, hard set of rules and regulations. However, boot camps might not be the best choice for a teen with a drug addiction.
小题1:Who would be the intended readers of the passage?
A.Teachers.B.Parents.C.Students.D.Experts.
小题2:As the author suggests, schools for troubled teens______.
A.can be a good choice for some desperate parents
B.can completely help and change troubled teens
C.are becoming popular with teens in trouble
D.care more about discipline than life skills
小题3:According to the passage, boarding schools_____.
A.provide children with more freedom
B.have their students’ time managed carefully
C.pay much attention to team building exercises
D.can make children feel safer
小题4:What’s the purpose of this passage?
A.To introduce schools for troubled teens.
B.To show some problems of troubled teens.
C.To teach parents how to educate their children.
D.To remind parents to care for their children.

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The Worst Journey in the World
Cherry-Garrard
665 pages
Price: $ 16.95
This book is about courage, misery, exploration and friendship. The “Worst journey” referred to is a five-week journey undertaken by Cherry-Garrard in the depths of the Antarctic night and winter to obtain eggs of the emperor penguin. At one point their tent blew away in a gale, they were forced to remain in their sleeping bags for a further 48 hours as they were unable to take any action in the terrible storm.
Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told
Alfred Lansing
277 pages
Price: $33.78
This is the story of crossing the Antarctic continent. Shackleton and his men never came close to the pole, but theirs was one of the greatest adventures of all time. His ship, Endurance, was trapped and then crushed by sea ice, leaving Shackleton and 27 men adrift on ice floes. The story of how Shackleton saved all of them and reached South Georgia Island is one of the epics in the history of survival.
South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917
Frank Hurley
320 pages
Price:$28.00
I am so pleased that this book has been published. Frank Hurley, a young Australian photographer was crucial to the 1914-1917 expedition to Antarctic. The book is an oversized collection featuring all of the official photographer’s pictures. Photography buffs, historians and adventure lovers alike will relish (喜爱) the images from one who was surely one of history’s greatest documentary photographers.
Let heroes Speak: Antarctic Explorers, 1772-1922
Michael H. Rosove
320 pages
Price: $ 45.73
An excellent and unique historical overview of Antarctic voyages, from the very first by Captain Cook in 1772 to the end of the heroic age when Shackleton died aboard the Quest at South Georgia in 1922. This book gives a hugely readable synopsis(梗概) of each of the major journeys. You can therefore choose which expedition you would have most liked to be on, and which you would have least liked.
小题1: The writer has written this passage in order to______.
A.show us how people live on the North pole
B.recommend some books on Antarctic to us
C.tell us some interesting stories about adventure
D.advertise us to travel to the Antarctic continent
小题2:If you want to learn about the adventure to Antarctic through pictures you can choose to read _____.
A.Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told
B.Let heroes Speak: Antarctic Explorers, 1772-1922
C.South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917
D.The Worst Journey in the World
小题3:We can learn from Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told that Shackleton and his men _____.
A.overcame various troubles to surviveB.enjoyed the adventurous experiences
C.arrived at the North Pole as plannedD.were the first to get to South Georgia

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