Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he will read a book every two weeks, and he’s invited people all around the world to join him.
The “year of books” is Mark Zuckerberg’s 2015 goal. The billionaire is famous for his quirky New Year’s plans. Two years ago, he challenged himself to meet a new person a day. Last year he attempted to write a “thank-you note” every day. He said, “Although I’m very busy, I always have many strange ideas and I still have time to achieve my goals. If you set a goal, you must try your best to make it come true.”
It will come as no surprise that he’s already launched a Facebook page — entitled “A year of books” — to serve as the reading group’s discussion center. Over 62,000 people from all around the world have liked the page in the first 24 hours. Many of them expressed their desires to join Mark Zuckerberg in reading a book every two weeks in their message of the page.
“I hope all the people who participate in the discussion actually have read the books and have relevant points to add. The group will keep it continuously focused,” he stressed on his Facebook page. “With the development of technology, fewer people in the world read books. I do hope people read more books in their spare time rather than surf the Internet or play with their mobiles,” he added on his Facebook page.
The plan is to select books about various topics and cultures. “The Bible” and “Quran” (《可兰经》) have been popular suggestions among hundreds of other titles. The first book is “The End of Power” by Moisés Naím, a former Foreign Policy editor. It’s a 300-page deep dive into the changing nature of leadership today that was published in March 2013.
【小题1】What is Mark Zuckerberg’s New Year’s plan in 2015? (No more than 10 words)【小题2】What does the underlined word “quirky” most probably mean in English? (1 word)
【小题3】Why did Mark Zuckerberg start a page named “A year of books”? (No more than 10 words)
【小题4】What is the book “The End of Power” about? (No more than 10 words)
【小题5】What do you think of Mark Zuckerberg? Give your reasons. (No more than 25 words)
Ever wonder where chocolate chip cookies came from?Or why we use waffles（华夫饼）as ice cream cones?
Mistakes that Worked,written by Charlotte Foltz Jones,award-winning author of non-fiction books for children, offers forty of these unusual tales,along with many interesting drawings and strange and amazing facts.
The book is divided into six parts: food,medicine,toys,accidental things,names,and I find the book great because if not for the book,I would never have known that something was actually accidentally created.Besides,I like to learn real information;I can't stand books with stories that aren't real.Although this is a non-fiction book and is about inventions,it is not a history of technology book;it's more of an easy reading book.This book would be attractive to both boys and girls,and it could actually be either an adult book or a children’s book.
Published in 1991,the book is a bit old and is showing its age now in 2016.Still,it contains lots of great information,even though some facts are not exact.I love the idea of a mistakes book,and I especially like the format, which allows readers to dip in and out of the book easily.However,the entries are not all equally strong. Additionally, if you don’t live in the US,the book makes little sense,since it is full of American references both historically and in terms of customs.
Anyway,Mistakes that Worked is a reminder that failure is not always the end.It is an enlightening book that encourages us to realize that taking risks and learning to experiment is often the best way to learn,even if we don’t end up creating something new and wonderful.
【小题1】What kind of book is Mistakes that Worked?| A．It's a picture book. | B．It's a science book. |
| C．It's an adult book. | D．It's a historical book. |
| A．He reads too little. |
| B．He is a slow reader. |
| C．He is a great reader of non-fiction. |
| D．He enjoys reading books about inventions. |
| A．Its facts. | B．Its organization. |
| C．Its entries. | D．Its reference. |
| A．It's a fun read. | B．It's a perfect book. |
| C．It makes little sense. | D．It's full of factual mistake |
Best Books for You
Lessons in Chemistry By Bonnie Garmus $29
Elizabeth Zott is a brilliant scientist trying to make it in a man’s world in the 1960s. Out of a job when she gets pregnant, she uses her talent for chemistry to land herself in the unlikeliest of places — as the beloved host of Supper at Six, an unusual cooking show with a distinctly feminist point of view. Full of historical details and attractive characters, you’ll cheer on Zott and her unique show sign-off: “Children, set the table. Your mother needs a moment to herself.”
The Maid By Nita Prose $27
This novel about a hotel maid who discovers a dead guest cuts across the thriller and mystery types with a bit of comedy. The building tension will keep you turning the pages, but above all, it’s hard not to be instantly invested in the strange main character; most readers will find her oddities (古怪) relatable in some form.
Less Is Lost By Andrew Sean Greer $31
Arthur Less is the average guy that everyone can root for. Following him on his journeys as he finds love is both calming and reassuring. A wonderful tale about living a fulfilling life without huge fireworks moments. Perfect for anyone who wants to believe an ordinary life can be extraordinary.
Editor, National News By Janice Hallett $27
An extraordinary debut (处女作), this crime novel immediately stands out due to its bold style — in the form of emails and letters. Sited in rural UK with an amateur dramatics society at its center, and pretty much everyone up to no good, it interests readers from the first page.
【小题1】What can we learn about Lessons in Chemistry?| A．It is about raising children. | B．It mainly discusses creativity in work. |
| C．Its author is a successful chemist. | D．Its main character hosts a cooking show. |
| A．They are both with a happy ending. | B．They are at the same price. |
| C．Their stories both happen in the UK. | D．Their main characters are both humorous. |
| A．Bonnie’s. | B．Nita’s. | C．Andrew’s. | D．Janice’s. |
Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website BookCrossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Peterson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and the books you read. BookCrossing combines both.”
Members leave books-on park benches (长椅) and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. A Bookcrosser, the person who finds their book, will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to BookCrossing to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Peterson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
BookCrossing is part of a trend (趋势) among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual. The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries
【小题1】Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?| A．To explain what they are. |
| B．To introduce BookCrossing. |
| C．To stress the importance of reading. |
| D．To encourage readers to share their ideas. |
| A．The book. |
| B．The bench. |
| C．The letter. |
| D．The identification number. |
| A．Meet other readers to discuss it. |
| B．Keep it safe in his bookcase. |
| C．Pass it on to another reader. |
| D．Mail it back to its owner. |
| A．Traditional reading habits. |
| B．Touring places on the Internet. |
| C．A trend of reading electronic books. |
| D．A new way to connect readers. |
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