Maame
by Jessica George
Maame follows a young twenty-something woman trying to get a hold of her life.After years of living and taking care of her sick father, Maame is moving in with a helpful roommate of her own age, but she’s just gotten fired, and she’s looking for love. The novel explores what it feels like to be torn by life — and it celebrates finally being able to find where you belong.
Tress of the Emerald Sea
by Brandon Sanderson
Tress of the Emerald Sea is a funny story of pirates and magic set in a world where the oceans are made of spores instead of water, and a single drop of liquid could spell a disaster. Sanderson told us these secret projects let him “experiment more”with different writing styles, and the result is a joy to read from an author who’s clearly having the time of his life.
Knight Owl
by Christopher Denise
Of the hundreds of picture books that were published in the months after Knight Owl, there was still no other quite as wonderful. Denise’s expressive art and the sweetest little owl ever, who stars in a story of bravery, friendship, fun wordplay, and the power of pizza,are everything you want in a book to share with kids. You could read this one all day or every night and still love it.
Hotel Magnifique
by Emily J. Taylor
This novel follows Jani and her younger sister Zosa, as they join the staff of a magical hotel that only stays in one place for 24 hours and employs some of the most skilled magicians. At first, they can’t believe their good fortune, but they soon discover disturbing details about the hotel and its owner.
【小题1】Which book may inspire readers to face life bravely?| A．Maame. | B．Tress of the Emerald Sea. |
| C．Knight Owl. | D．Hotel Magni fique. |
| A．It’s a picture book. | B．It’s specially for teenagers. |
| C．It’s adapted from a real story. | D．It features some kids and a bird. |
| A．Romance. | B．Fantasy. | C．Detective. | D．Humor. |
About BC Book Prizes
The BC Book Prizes, established in 1985, celebrate the achievements of British Columbia writers and publishers.
The Prizes are presented annually at the Lieutenant Governor’s BC Book Prizes Gala in the spring, with the winner of The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence being announced beforehand at the annual BC Book Prizes Soiree (an evening party).
The Prizes are administered and awarded by members of a non-profit society who represent all facets (方面)of the publishing and writing community.
General criteria.
· The book must have an ISBN(International Standard Book Number).
· The book must have a print run of at least 350 copies.
· The book must be at least 48 pages long unless it is a children’s picture book in which case it must be at least 24 pages long.
· The book must show in print that it was published in the appropriate eligible (有资格的) year.
· The main language of the book must be English.
· Three copies of the submitted book must be provided for the judges for each prize category entered.
· Submissions must be made using the BC Book Prizes Official Entry Form.
E-book specific criteria in addition to the general criteria.
· E-books are accepted for submission to the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize category only.
· A Signed statement of verification (确认) of copyright must be provided.
· The book must have gone through a professional editing process.
· Three printed copies of the e-book must be provided for the jury.
Expectations of finalists and winners
· The publishers of finalist books will be expected to participate in the shared cost of ads announcing the finalists. Cost per book is $100.
· All publishers, authors and illustrators are invited to attend the Soirée, which is a free event.
· Tickets to the Lieutenant Governor’s BC Book Prizes Gala are not provided to finalists, so must be paid for by the authors/illustrators or their publishers.
【小题1】Who will administer and award the BC Book Prizes according to the passage?
| A．Members of a non-profit society. |
| B．Members of the writing community. |
| C．Members of the publishing community. |
| D．Members of a jury for each prize category. |
| A．A novel written in French. |
| B．A children’s book with 48 pages. |
| C．A picture book published in any year. |
| D．An e-book waiting to be edited. |
| A．invite publishers to place ads for their books |
| B．introduce the BC Book Prizes to readers |
| C．arouse people’s interest in reading books |
| D．inspire writers to create more e-books |
Are you planning for your first ever international trip? No worries! We have a list of places that are perfect for first-time getaways.
Bali
Bali, is a most charming place. Photographs cannot describe the beauty of its beaches, coral reefs, temples and forest areas. The temples, especially Tanah Lot, are quite a sight. The Mt. Batur is another amazing experience.
Top attractions: Tanah Lot, Kuta Beach, Nusa Dua and Jimbaran Beach.
Maldives
Maldives is an amazing beach destination. Here you can spend quality time away from the city life. Its bright blue shoreline, clean air and white sand can make you start feeling as if you had landed in heaven. Then you get on a seaplane to the hotel that you have booked. The seaplane journey is an adventure that helps you see some of the most beautiful islands.
Top attractions: water sports, beach and outdoor activities, local markets and more.
Mauritius
Whether you are into scenic beauty, adventure, or food, this island will not disappoint you. Mark Twain said, “Mauritius was made first and then heaven.” You can spend an evening in Port Louis and have dinner in Namaste Restaurant. Spend all the other days visiting only the beaches. If you are visiting Ile Aux Cerfs，ensure you reach the island as early as possible as it closes at 4 pm.
Top attractions: Grand Bay, Blue Bay, skydiving and bird watching.
Singapore
Classical buildings stand all with elegant skyscrapers (摩天大楼) all around the island-city, mixing perfectly with fancy shopping malls. This small country has good enough places for your 5-6 days’ stay.
Top attractions: shopping, street foods, museums and theme parks.
【小题1】If you are interested in waterskiing, which place is the best choice?| A．Bali. | B．Singapore |
| C．Mauritius. | D．Maldives. |
| A．Its skydiving and birdwatching usually attract many visitors. |
| B．Mark Twain loved it more than any other places. |
| C．Its capital Port Louis is not open at daytime. |
| D．Ile Aux Cerfs is not open until 4pm. |
| A．Bali. |
| B．Maldives. |
| C．Singapore. |
| D．Mauritus. |
Membership Levels and Benefits of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
$70 Individual/ $40 Student·Free year-round ALL ACCESS admission
·Invitation to members-only hours
·Free access to members-only lectures, programs and Saturday Members Tours
·Discounted tickets to MFAH Films
·Discounted parking at an MFAH garage (车库)
·12% discount when eating at Le Jardinier
·15% discount at Cafe Leonelli
·10% discount at the MFA Shop
$95 Double
All the Individual/Student benefits for two adults, plus:
·Invitation to the annual Members’ Holiday Party
$115 Family
·Benefits extended to all children 18 and under living in the member’s household
·Discount on children’s art classes at the Museum’s Glassell School of Art
·Invitation to family art-making programs just for members
$350 Supporting—Best Value
·Ten free ALL ACCESS admission passes for guests
·Invitation to special ArtSmart programs
·Free admission to 12 art museums throughout Texas, including the Blanton Museum of Art, McNay Art Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Chinati Foundation
·Two single-use guest passes for daytime previews
$800 Sponsor (赞助商)
All the Supporting benefits, plus:
·Unlimited ALL ACCESS admission for accompanying guests
·One free exhibition list of your choice
·Four single-use guest passes for daytime members’ previews
·Two free passes to MFAH Films
$1, 500 Benefactor (捐款人)
All the Sponsor benefits, plus:
·Invitation to Leadership Circle reception with private exhibition viewing
·Three free “staff-pick” lists
·Four free parking passes for the MFAH parking garages
·Six single-use guest passes for daytime members’ previews
·Invitation to special Behind-the-Scenes experiences
【小题1】What can you do as a student member?
| A．Eat at Le Jardinier at a discount. | B．Attend ArtSmart programs. |
| C．See MFAH films for free. | D．Experience Behind-the-Scenes. |
| A．$40. | B．$70. | C．$115. | D．$350. |
| A．$115 Family. | B．$800 Sponsor. |
| C．$1, 500 Benefactor. | D．$350 Supporting—Best Value. |
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