RJ7 B組 林怡婷

During these two weeks, I finished an English book called "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." It is written by Mark Twain, retold by F. H. Cornish and published by Heinemann ELT. This is at beginner level with 63 pages. It is a story that talks about a naughty boy, Tom, the main character of this story. He is smart but always makes troubles and makes his aunt, Polly, angry. But he also knows how to make her laugh. His friends and he have played pirates for a week in an island. It sounds crazy. The unexpectedly thing is that one night Hunk and Tom go to a graveyard, they see a murder! At last, Tom offers his testimony, then, he becomes a hero. Tom loves a girl called Becky, he uses his pictures to makes her fall in love with him. Once, he and she get lost in the cave. They use a candle to find out the exit. In the cave, they meet Joe who is the murderer that Tom has seen in the graveyard. Finally, Joe suffers and dies in the cave. Huck and Tom are popular at last. Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. When he was twelve, his father died, and he went to work for a printer. He began writing humorous stories when he was seventeen. At first, because the English book title, I didn't notice that this is a famous story. The reason I chose the book is because the writer. I have read Mark Twain's humorous story when I was in senior high school. This is an interesting story. Many unusual things happened in the story. Never will you know what will happen. And the author is good at describing the characteristics of the people in the story. Although this is the last RJ, I wish I could keep the habit of reading English book. Look back to this semester, it is indeed substantial!

RJ 6 B組 林怡婷

During these two weeks, I have finished reading an English book called "the Black Tulip" and a story of "Silver Blaze and Other Stories."

"the Black Tulip" is written by Alexandre Dumas, retold by Florence Bell. It is at beginner level with 63 pages. This book is published by Heinemann ELT.

This story began from a competition of growing a black tulip. Cornelius Van Baerle was clever and rich. He loved tulips more than other flowers. Because some untruth reason ,he was sent to prison. Isaac Boxtel was a mean guy. He tried to steal bulbs of black tulips from Cornelius Van Baerle. According to some tips Prince William judged Cornelius Van Baerle was the winner of growing black tulips. Finally Cornelius Van Baerle won the prize of 100,000 guilders.

I am interested in this story which not only a competition but also love story. And the content is attracting, I was eager to know what will happen when I read this story. In a word, I like this book. So I finished reading this book efficiently.

"Silver Blaze and Other Stories." is written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, retold by Anne Collins. It is at elementary level with 56 pages, and it is published by Heinemann. This book comprises three stories. So far I finished the first part.

The main character of the book is Sherlock Holmes who is a detective. He is so clever that he solve a criminal case step by step. The first story talks about a man stole a Blue Carbuncle, and hid it in a goose. Sherlock Holmes used some clues, finding out the thief gradually.

I like detective stories. And I look forward to the following stories..

RJ5 B 組 林怡婷

During these two weeks, I finished one book named "The Signalman and The Ghost at the Trial." It was written by Charles Dickens, retold by F.M Cornish. This book is at beginner level, about 600 basic words in it. The book includes two short stories. One is The Signalman, another is The Ghost at the Trial. The similarity in these two stories is that there are mans who can see the ghost. Both of them are mystery stories.

"The Signalman" is talked about a signalman who sometimes saw a strange man. The man sometimes puts his hands in front of his face. And sometimes he holds his left arm in front of his face and waves his right arm. Everytime after seeing the strange man will there be accidents. That is, some people died after the signalman saw the strange man. And the signal was died in the end. No one is sure whether the man is a man or a ghost.

"The Ghost at the Trial" is about a murder. A man was accused of murder his friend. One day Mr. George became one of the jury. It is strange that Mr. George can see the victim's ghost. The ghost appeared in different time and place. Only Mr. George can see the ghost. It seemed that the ghost wanted Mr. George to help him. And finally, Mr. George persuaded all the jury. And the murderer was killed.

Honestly, I am disappointed about the book. I like mystery story, but I think this one is boring. This is about my forth book written by Charles Dickens. And this is the last book that I want to review. But this book's writing style is different from his book I read before.

These days I found out that whether a book is attracting is important to improve me to study. In fact, I read "White Fang" before "The Signalman and The Ghost at the Trial." But after reading three pages I found I wasn't interested in it. So, I gave up reading "White Fang". And I turned to read this book. I wish next time I can borrow some interesting books.

RJ 4 B組 林怡婷

During this two week I just read one English book called "A Christmas Carol."

It is written by Charles Dickens, retold by F. H. Cornish. And this book is at elementary level .There are about 1,100 basic words in it. The main story is about a mean old man called Scrooge, who at last became a kind person.

Scrooge worked with Marley in the same office as a businessman. Marley died several years ago. Scrooge didn't think about anybody, even his partner. He hated Christmas and said Christmas was humbug. What he care was his money. Not until Marley's ghost appeared did he turn over a new leaf. To save Scrooge from traveling endlessly through the world after his death, he asked three ghosts to meet Scrooge that night.

The first ghost was Christmas Past. It showed Scrooge his past. Scrooge wasn't so mean when he was young, he had warm Christmas with his friends. The unhealthy interest in money made him change gradually. After Scrooge in the present saw this, he cried.

The second ghost was Christmas Present. It was very kind. It showed Scrooge the poor but cheerful Christmas and his nephew's Christmas. The poor were very happy and they drank to Scrooge's health, though Scrooge wasn't so kind to them. Scrooge was moved.

The last of the ghosts was Christmas Yet. It was mysterious. It showed Scrooge's death. Nobody cared about it. In another family a little boy died. The family members cried, and they would remember him forever.

After the night, Scrooge became kind to others. A mean and stingy person finally turned into a generous and kind man.

In this story, Scrooge only paid attention to his money. He didn't care about others, even his nephew. No matter Marley's ghost and the three ghosts is true or just a dream, Scrooge indeed learned a lesson from it. And I hope I will also keep the story in mind. I am not sure whether when I earn lots of money one day will I turn into a person like stingy Scrooge. But I wish I will never forget this: "Money can't buy you everything, especially happiness."

RJ3 B組 林怡婷

During two weeks I finished reading two English books. One is "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," another is "A Tale of two cities."

"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was written by Robert Louis Stevenson, retold by Stephen Colbourn. This book is at elementary level. There are approximately 1,110 basic words in it.The main story is talking about a good, kind doctor, named Dr. Jekyll. He indulges in scientific research. One day, he created a kind of white powder. While taking the white chemical, Dr. Jekyll turns into another person, who is ugly and evil, named Hyde .At first, Dr. Jekyll thought he can control the evil part of him. But, finally, he failed. In order to prevent more tragedies happen, Dr. Jekyll took poison in the end. The story was adapted to movie in 2003.

This book seems a household story, when I shred the story to my friends, they all knew it. I only spent three day finishing this book, because I am really interested in it.

And there some vivid pictures in it, maybe it is a part of the reason that I loved this book.

"A tale of two cities " was written by Charles Dickens, retold by Stephen Colbourn.

This book is at beginner level. There are 600 basic words in the book.

The background of this story is the revolution in French. And the story happened in London and Paris.

Mr. Charles Darnay and Mr. Sydney Carton looks alike. But they have different personalities. Both of them love Miss Lucie .Manatte. Charles is a nephew of the French marquis, but he was kind, not like his uncle. People in French hate the tyrannic government, the raised a revolution. Because Charles is an aristocrat, citizens in French want him to die. At that time Charles and Lucie had been married. Carton sacrifice himself to save Charles because his love for Lucie.

What a tragedy. At first, I wasn't interest in it because there are many people between two countries. I tended to get confused. But the last part of the book really touched my heart.

Both of the two books are worth reading!

RJ B組 林怡婷

Yesterday I finished my third English book, called "Oliver Twist."

The book is written by Charles Dickens, and retold by Margaret Tarner.

It is at intermediate level with about 1,600 words.

The story begins with a poor little boy, called Oliver Twist. Oliver Twist is an orphan who lives in a workhouse in 19th-century England. After being mistreated by the family that has taken him in, Oliver runs away to London. There, he meets a shoplifter and lives with many young boys who are trained to pick pockets and steal food. Oliver learns how to steal, but on his first mission, he cannot bring himself to do so. The police catch him for a crime he did not commit until the crime victim, Mr. Brownlow, comes to his defense. Mr. Brownlow takes him under his care in his beautiful house. This is where Oliver gradually discovers his identity.

Oliver is an innocent child. And I think it is because his innocence that made he received a lot of help. No matter how much he is mistreated, he remains sensitive, kind, loyal, and gentle. He believes that people are good by nature and refuses to commit crimes. His charms draw the attention of several wealthy benefactors.

At first I did not pay much attention to the author, but then I searched the name on the Internet curiously. I was surprised that the Dickens is the famous England's literary author. One of his household writing is called "A Tale of Two Cities." And I also found out that the story is adapted to a movie in 2005. Never will I image that the ordinary book I read is a world famous story. It seems that reading English book can not only improve my English but also broaden my eyes.

My Reading Journal 1 B組 林怡婷

From 3/1 to 3/11 I have read two English novels.

The first book I read is "The Black Pearl."

At first, I didn't know how to choose an English book.

I chose this book because my classmate said it seems interesting.

And the picture on the cover attracts me.

This is at elementary level with vocabulary of approximately 1,100 basic words.

It's really a charming novel, I just spent 3 days (30 minutes each day) reading this book.

I like this book because of the mystery in it.

In the beginning I thought this is just a spooky ghost story only , but after I read I am surprised that there is a impressive love story in the end. I am quite sympathetic to the ghost.

 

 

My second book is "My Fair Lady."

I chose this book because it was produced by film, a household film.

This is at pre-intermediate level (1200 words), harder than my first book.

I never think that accent is so important that it can even change a person.

It seems imply that I shall learn my pronunciation no matter Chinese or English more accurate.

The story is full of music and songs, I cannot figure out the melody in literal, so I wish one day I will have the opportunity to watch this movie.

I spent 3 days reading this book (40 minutes in average).

 

 

Whether I am concentrate or not make a great influence on my reading.

I was concentrate on my reading when I read my first book.

But I was disturbed by friends with MSN when I read my second book.

So it took more time to finish my second book.

Maybe the level influences my reading speed.

But I think attention is more important.

So next time when I read I will close my computer.

In general, I am effective. And I wish I could keep working.

 

 

By this reading exercise, it urges me to read.

The monthly reading log really works out.

It reminds me to read.

I think it is important to record what I have read.

So far I felt substantial in this exercise.

And I wish I can improve my English day by day.

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