16.Jack London was a famous writer.He was born on January 12,1876,in San Francisco,California.His family was so poor that Jack had to leave school to make money at an early age.As a result,he had little education as a child.He worked hard in many different jobs--- working as a paper boy,a sailor,and a miller.Though he had to work long hours at these jobs,London spent all his free time on books,especially those travel and adventure books borrowed from the library.He travelled to Japan and Korea in 1893.These trips made London decide to educate himself and change his life.He returned to school,quickly completed high school and entered the University of California.After only one term,however,London gave up his studies and travelled to Alaska in 1897 in search of gold,but he failed as a gold miner. Though unsuccessful,the trip to Alaska provided ideas for his career as a writer.Once back in California,London decided to work as a writer.He bought a typewriter and worked up to fifteen hours a day,changing his Alaskan adventures into short stories and novels. In 1903,he became famous all over the country after he published the popular novel The Call of the Wild.He soon became the highest paid writer in the US.During his career,he wrote more than fifty books and got more than a million dollars.Several of his novels,including The Call of the Wild (1903),The Sea Wolf (1904),The White Fang (1906),have become American most famous novels.People can always get encouragement and ideas about life from his works.To Build a Fire,for example,tells the story of a man who fought against the extreme cold to live through the Alaskan winter. Jack London was a great writer in the history of literature.His works have been translated into different languages and are still popular all over the world.However,he was not a happy man.In poor health,he killed himself in 1916.
(1)Why didn't Jack London get much education when he was young?
A.Because he could learn from his jobs. B.Because he spent all his time travelling. C.Because his family couldn't afford his schooling. D.Because he could teach himself by reading books. (2)Which of the following jobs didn't Jack do in his life?
A.A miller. B.A sailor. C.A writer. D.A waiter. (3)What made Jack London start writing?
A.The trip to Alaska. B.The books he read. C.The university education. D.The trip to Japan and Korea. (4)Which of the followings is in the right order?
a.He travelled to Japan and Korea. b.He went to Alaska in search of gold. c.He published the book the White Fang. d.He became famous all over the country. e.He returned to school and entered the university. A.a(chǎn)-e-b-d-c B.a(chǎn)-b-e-c-d C.e-a-b-d-c D.e-d-c-a-b (5)According to the passage,Jack London's books are
17.The last school bell rings and your kids are off for the summer.For most kids,those thoughts of schoolwork and lessons are a distant memory that they won't be thinking about again until fall. (1)
Have your kids hit the library(2)
If they don't have a library card,get them one.Many local libraries sponsor summer reading clubs that keep your kids wanting to read.Be sure to let your kids pick their own books out;summer is for fun reading. Have your kids read every day ?Ask your kids to read outside in the sun.Join in with them,and read aloud their favorite books,no matter how many times you have read them. (3)
Nothing will stimulate a child to read more than to have adults reading with them.(4)
If you are planning a family trip,have them check out the map.Let your kids go online and research where you are going.Have your kids check the weather report in the newspaper or what big event is happening and then have them report back on them at dinnertime.Have your kids check out magazines or websites for recipes that can be prepared. Improve your kids' writing skills Learning to express your thoughts in writing in a logical manner is a skill that is often lost.To help your kids,have them write about things during the summer.If your kids love something such as animals,have them write reports about them to share with the family. (5)
A.However,it's important for them to continue some learning. B.If you are going on a trip,have your kids keep a travel journal. C.Improve your kid's planning skills. D.Encourage your kids to read by taking them to the library during the summer. E.Pick a time every day when you all stop and read as a family together. F.Encourage your kids to read by taking them to the library during the summer. G.Pick a time every day when you all stop and read as a family together.