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Task 1 Fantastic books you can read within a day

Starting a new book can feel like a bit of a commitment,but it doesn't have to be!Here are four books you can read in a single day.

The House on Mango Street

Released in 1984 and written by Mexican-American author Sandra Cisneros,TheHouse on Mango Streetis only 103 pages long.It deals with complex themes and important subject matters including language, race, and aging.It's a moving read but one fuelled by hope for a better future.

The Midnight Library

The Midnight Libraryfrom the English author Matt Haig was released in 2020.It's 288 pages.The novel is all about storytelling, with Nora Seed exploring the“what ifs”of her life.The novel asks a massive question:what makes a life worth living?

The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo

Released in 2012 and written by the fantastic Malaysian-English author Zen Cho, the page count is an extremely manageable 76 pages.The novel is set in London in the 1920s and follows the life of another writer, Jade Yeo.What really sings here is the funny, pageturning dialogue,which Cho masters.

Things Fall Apart

Things Fall Apartdebuted in 1958 by the Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe.It's set in the South East of Nigeria in a fictional town and tracks the journey of a local wrestling champion and Igbo man, Okonkwo.At 185 pages, the book is spaced out into three sections,each of which offers a different snapshot of the developing situation.

1.How would you feel if you readThe House on Mango Street?

2.What is typical ofThe Perilous Life of Jade Yeo?

A.It's about a trip.B.It's suitable for the elderly.

C.It's full of dialogues.D.It has a lot of songs.

3.Which book will you read if you want to know about a sports champion?

A.The House on Mango Street.B.The Midnight Library.

C.The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo.D.Things Fall Apart.

Task 2

Since 2017, ARTogether has presented over 200 workshops, camps, events, and gathering spaces for immigrants to meet,connect and build lasting connections in the community.Below are some of ARTogether's past and present community workshops and events.

Water-coloring Workshop

Organized in cooperation with Story Center, Water-coloring Workshop is a free online channel accessible to immigrants.These Zoom workshops are a creative space for participants to paint,chat,listen to music,and share stories.

综上，本研究结果显示CIPN与糖尿病之间关系密切，糖尿病可以增加CIPN的发生风险，提示在临床上为患有糖尿病的肿瘤患者选择化疗方案时应仔细权衡利弊，调整最佳的治疗方案，并积极预防CIPN，以提高患者的生活质量。鉴于目前缺乏针对CIPN发生风险与糖尿病相关性的大规模的临床研究，今后仍需要进行更多的前瞻性、大样本临床研究，以进一步论证CIPN发生风险与糖尿病的相关性。

Y(our)Legacy:A Printmaking Workshop

This is designed to give high school participants a creative practice towards their personal journey of self-acceptance and healing.Led by artist Sen Mendez,participants gather at Oakland International High School and are given ten small blocks to create a visual story about themselves.

Women's Craft Circle

ARTogether's longest-running workshop series, the Women's Craft Circle, seeks to bring women together through the healing power of craft-making.In the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, participants are able to relax in a welcoming space, connecting through a love for art and shared experiences.

Expressive Art Class for Kids

At West Oakland Branch Library, kids aged 6-11 from immigrant backgrounds explore fun interactive activities such as free drawing, painting, and free dance that will let youth appreciate art without pressure or strict rules.In each class, activity leaders follow the principle of guiding, not telling, which creates a stress-free environment that encourages creativity.

1.Which workshop is available for people living outside Oakland?

A.Water-coloring Workshop.

B.Y(our)Legacy:A Printmaking Workshop.

C.Women's Craft Circle.

D.Expressive Art Class for Kids.

2.Who can sign up for Y(our)Legacy:A Printmaking Workshop?

A.A visiting teacher interested in painting.

B.A female artist specializing in craft-making.

C.An exchange student in an international high school.

D.An experienced librarian from immigrant backgrounds.

3.What do the last two workshops have in common?

A.They take place at local libraries.

B.They require basic drawing skills.

C.They offer instructions with strict rules.

D.They encourage innovation or imagination.