June 9 高中进阶版 P4-5

Pre-reading P2P2 What’s your favorite children’s book? Why do you like it?

While-reading P3P3 2. How did J.M. Barrie show the dark side of the world in Peter Pan? 1. What is the story of Peter Pan about? It is about the pleasures of childhood, along with its endless perils and possibilities. Answer the following questions. He created Captain Hook.

While-reading P4P4 4. Why are the magic worlds disappearing in today’s children’s stories? 3. What is the Newbery Medal? It is the most distinguished award in the field of children’s literature. Answer the following questions. Because adult anxieties edge out childhood fantasy.

While-reading P5P5 1.Which of the following is a villain in a children’s book? A. Peter Pan. B. The Queen of Hearts. C. Neil Gaiman. D. Harry Potter. Choose the best answer.

While-reading P6P6 2. According to J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter series are largely about ______. A. childhood B. power C. death D. adventures Choose the best answer.

While-reading P7P7 3. Which of the following statements is true? A. Today’s children’s books do not have a dark side. B. Today’s children’s books are about children who struggle to survive. C. Today’s authors of children’s books spend a lot of time with children. D. Today’s villains in children’s books are not as frightening as before. Choose the best answer.

Language study P8P8 1.A lot of experiments have shown that laughing is a good way to __________ tension and stress. (relief) 2.Men are __________ to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound. (anxiety) 3.People who cannot __________ between colors are said to be color-blind. (distinguished) 4.He was voted the most __________ new actor for his part in the movie. (promise) 5.As with any drug taken in __________, your body can build up a tolerance to it. (excessive) Complete each sentence with the proper form of the given words. rel iev e anx iou s disti nguis h prom isin g ex ce ss

After-reading P9P9 Try to write a short story for children. What has caused the changes in children’s literature?