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1、The Worlds Largest LibraryWhere do you think the largest library in the world is? Its in Washington, D.C. Its called the Library of Congress (国会).President John Adams started the library in 1800. He wanted the members of Congress to be able to read books about law (法律). The library bought the first
2、740 books from England and put them in the room where they met. Thomas Jefferson also put many of his own books there. He felt the library should have books on all subjects, not just on law.Then the library grew and grew. Now it has 20 million books as well as lots of pictures, movies and so on. Man
3、y experts work there. Hundreds of people call every day with all kinds of questions. Many of them get right answers over the phone.The library is a very big store house. Thomas Edisons first movie and Houdinis magic books are also there. And it has the worlds best collection of comic books.How to st
4、art reading classic literatureThe written word is one of the most powerful forms of expression. Classic literature written many years ago still has the power to educate and inspire people. Many people find it difficult to read the classics. In fact, reading the classics can be a pleasurable experien
5、ce especially as you mature (成熟) and develop a deeper understanding of the world.Read for enjoyment. Classic literature should be read for enjoyment as well as education. Look for the works by authors youre familiar with through movies or TV. Choose the type of classic literature that you enjoy read
6、ing from past experience.Keep a dictionary on hand. Use the Oxford English Dictionary as a reference for unfamiliar words or to define words that have changed in meaning over time. Start slowly and work on reading 30 minutes a day to get into the habit.Get to read its biographical information. This
7、is because it relates to the setting of the story and author. To have a better understanding of the story, find out more about the time period in which a work was created and the background of its author.Do research on the Internet. Large numbers of websites, like Bibliomania, provide information fo
8、r the study and exploration of classical literature. Understand story structure. Classic literature often contains complex plots and extensive character development. Focus on reading for the overall theme or the meaning of the story, and take notes to recognize the basic elements of the story.Buy li
9、terature companions. Authoritative (权威的) works such as the Oxford Companion to Classical Literature or the Norton Anthology of English Literature offer popular classic works of literature to get you started.Understand the use of footnotes (脚注) in literature. Classic literature is often full of refer
10、ences to social and culture elements of the past. Footnotes may be used to explain these references and make the material easier to understand.Dream and wishDo you ever dream of flying in the sky?Or dancing with a bear； Or talking with a pony When no one else is there?Do you wish to be something Tha
11、t you are not?A bee, a bike, a boat, maybe the number ten. In dreams and wishes You can be Anything in the world,And still be you. What do you dream?梦想和希望你曾想过在天空翱翔吗？或者与熊共舞；或者在没人的时候与小马说话？你曾想过成为和你不一样的东西吗？一只蜜蜂，一辆自行车，一艘船或者是数字十。在梦里和希望里，你可以是任何事物，但你还会是你。你的梦想是什么？Question Whats your dream and share it with f
12、riends. (Answers by yourself)Mobile Phone and the Internet DangersOur life has become easier and more colourful because of mobile phones and the Internet. However, a number of worrying problems have come along with them.Many car accidents are caused by mobile phones. Some drivers use mobile phones t
13、o get on the Internet while driving. Looking at their mobile phones and not at the road, these drivers have become a danger to us all.Many of the dangers of the Internet are well known. Children who visit websites without their parentspermissionsometimes talk to elder people they dont know and put t
14、hemselves in great danger. People with blogs sometimes post information of people they dont know on their websites without permission. Some people even use the Internet to get personal information that we do not want them to have.Mobile phone and the Internet safety tips:Use a “hands-free” phone if
15、you need to use a mobile phone when you drive.In difficult driving situations such as in rain or snow, do not use your phone at all.Do not make very important phone calls while driving. They take your attention(注意力) off the road.Tell your children not to talk with anyone they do not know on the Internet.In anembarrassing situation(尴尬场合), be careful with people around you.Dont give out any personal information on the Internet.QuestionWhats the meaning of the wordpermission in paragraph 3?Your weakness can become your strengthSometimes yourweakness(弱点) can become your biggest strength. Tak
