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Looking for a cool new book this season？TFK Kid Reporters read and reviewed some of the
best books of the year.
Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero
Yusuf Azeem is hoping to have a great first year in middle school.Standing in his way are the
hate notes left in his locker and his struggle to find his place in a new community.Yusuf Azeem Is
Not a Hero，by Saadia Faruqi，will appeal to readers who like stories about everyday kids
overcoming challenges and finding inner strength.
Black Boy Joy
The short stories in Black Boy Joy，edited by Kwame Mbalia，celebrate the pleasures of
Black childhood.There are also stories about victories，competitions，and getting dressed for their
first day of school.Most are short ，with simple plots.People who enjoy bite-size stories of
happiness will like this collection.
Paradise on Fire
In Paradise on Fire，by Jewell Parker Rhodes，Addy is a shy,15-year-old girl who escaped
from an apartment fire that killed her parents.When a fire breaks out at the wilderness camp，Addy
knows what to do.Will Addy be able to lead her fellow campers to safety？Readers will love the
mix of suspense，action，and emotion in this book.
Chunky
Chunky was written by Yehudi Mercado.In the book，Hudi tries sports，which，however，
take him away from what he’s truly passionate about：comedy.His imaginary friend，Chunky，
appears throughout the story to help Hudi achieve his dreams.Chunky is a great book for kids who
want to read about friendship，family，and try to find where they might fit in.
1．Which of the following tells about happy childhood?
A．Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero.
B．Black Boy Joy.
C．Paradise on Fire.
D．Chunky.
2．What is the book by Jewell Parker Rhodes about?
A．A girl trying to escape from danger.B．A boy suffering at school.
C．A boy participating in a summer camp.
D．A girl taking an interest in comedy.
3．Who is Chunky in the book?
A．A comedian. B．Hudi’s classmate.
C．A shy boy. D．An unreal friend.
B
Despite Kyle Tianshi being only a 15-year-old US high schooler，he has published five sci-fi
novels.His fifth book Eventide was released in July.However ， this may not be his most
impressive achievement as Kyle just received the “Hero Award”，a $20,000 grand prize.It is
the top honor in the California Youth Sustainability Awards.The competition aims to encourage and
support young community leaders who are making a difference for sustainability in their
communities by taking action for the planet.
Kyle，a sophomore from the Cambridge School in the US，received the honor for his
portable invention called NEREID.The device can detect microscopic particles(粒子) in water by
using a laser and microscope.These particles can be harmful to people and the environment.
Kyle came up with the idea for the invention based on his experience growing up in San
Diego，California，US.People had no access to unpolluted drinking water and his parents asked
him not to drink tap water.Kyle spent about $60 buying the tools needed to analyze the tap water：
a laser，a microscope and a micro-computer.“It’s incredibly powerful for the price，”Kyle
said.Then he used their family’s garage as his laboratory，doing research on the pollution of
drinking water caused by micro-plastics.
Kyle hopes to bring to market a low-cost alternative tool for detecting micro-plastic pollution
levels in drinking water.In this way，he can offer help to people who don’t have access to water
filtration(过滤) systems.He has applied for a patent.
Kyle said his sister Emily，a freshman at Stanford University，inspired his interest in
environmental research.She was recognized nationally for developing a water collection
device.They have founded the Clearwater Innovation program to advocate for clean water through
social media platforms and organize community cleanup events.
4．What do we know about Kyle?
A．He is good at adapting sci-fi works.
B．He entered many novel contests.
C．He received an award for his invention.
D．He’s found microscopic particles in water.
5．What led to Kyle’s creation of NEREID?
A．People’s lack of clean drinking water.
B．People’s poor living conditions.C．His desire to be a community leader.
D．His family’s encouragement.
6．Which of the following best describes Kyle?
A．Considerate and brave.
B．Optimistic and honest.
C．Determined and humorous.
D．Responsible and creative.
7．What’s the text mainly about?
A．The introduction to NEREID.
B．A boy’s contribution to literature.
C．The harm of polluted water.
D．A US schooler’s water solution.
C
The global population growing，the climate is warming，and，no surprise，the demand for
energy is steadily increasing.We need to use less energy in any way that we can.
German design student Tobias Tribenbacher，from the University of the Arts Berlin，has
created a street light called Papilio in response to global sustainability initiatives，saying that he
initially chose to create a city-facing street light due to such lights’ role in tight pollution.
Papilio can be mounted to walls or set up as a freestanding lantern.The lamp should ideally be
placed between three to six metres above ground，where ground-level winds are the strongest.The
lamp is shaped like a pinwheel that acts as a wind turbine(涡轮)，catching the wind to produce its
own energy.It also has a rechargeable battery that stores electricity，so the lamp can operate even
on less windy days.
Another key component of the lamp is the light itself.The warm-colored light doesn’t draw
the attention of insects，and it uses an infrared(红外线的) sensor so that the light is only started by
nearby motion，reducing its contribution to light pollution.
Aside from saving public space and beautifying streets，the street light’s design is also a
visual signal of clean energy in action.“Design not only determines how street lights are
working.It can also shape our attitude towards them and consequently affect how we use
them，”Tobias Tribenbacher says.“Because energy creation is often an invisible process，
projects such as these help the production of electricity become comprehensible.”
The lamp’s ability to change wind power into electricity can also be a huge benefit to
naturally windy areas.And since it doesn’t require any electrical infrastructure(基础设施)，there
will be an opportunity to fix the street lights in remote settings or places where infrastructure
innovations can be cost-prohibitive.
Just as lanterns create the character of streets and squares，Papilio is envisioned as a public
sustainability statement that motivates residents to take part in transforming our cities into climate-friendly，future-proof environments.
8．Why did Tribenbacher choose to create the street light?
A．To tackle light pollution.
B．To reduce biodiversity loss.
C．To beautify the city he lives in.
D．To draw public attention to waste.
9．Which of the following is the feature of the street light?
A．It occupies a large space.
B．It can be fixed anywhere.
C．It is switched off by hand.
D．It is unattractive to insects.
10．What do Tribenbacher’s words in paragraph 5 imply?
A．The climate crisis is tough to address.
B．Design can facilitate our comprehension.
C．We must take action to save clean energy.
D．We know little about electricity generation.
11．What is the purpose of the text?
A．To stress the importance of innovation.
B．To introduce a wind-powered street light.
C．To advocate environmental sustainability.
D．To analyze the sustainability of the street light.
