【Eng-Book Report】A Very Short Tour of the Mind

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Title: A Very Short Tour of the Mind

Author: Michael Corballis

Publisher: Duckworth Overlook

Book Summary:

Why do we remember faces but not names? If your brain were cut in half would you suffer more than a splitting headache? How does your dog remember where it buried its bones but you can’t find the keys? And do we really only use ten percent of our brains? In this book, the writer answers these questions and more. The human mind is argubly the most complex organ in the universe. Modern computers might be faster, and whales might have larger brains, but neither the sheer intellect or capacity for creativity that we humans enjoy. In this gem of a book, the writer introduces us to what we’ve learned about the intricacies of the human brain over the last fifty years. Leading us through behavioural experiments and neuroscience, cognitive theory and Darwinian evolution with his trademark wit and wisdom, Corballis (the writer) punctures a few hot-air balloons; “Unleash the creativity of your right brain!” and explains just what we know – and we don’t know – about over own brains/minds.

【Eng-Book Report】The Future of Us

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Title: The Future of Us

Author: Jay Asher and Cardyn Mackler

Publisher: Razorbill

Introduction:

“The Future of Us” is a romantic comedy. It is written by Jay Asher and Cardyn Mackler. I believe that it is a clever, timely story that will attract any teen with a Facebook account since the story is related to technology.

Summary:

In 1996, and less than half of All American high school students have ever used the Internet. Emma just got her first computer and an America Online CD-ROM. Josh is her best friend and next-door neighbor. They power up and log on – and discover themselves on Facebook, fifteen years in the future.

My opinion of the book + examples:

The book is mysterious as Emma and Josh suddenly discover themselves on Facebook, fifteen years in the future. However, Facebook wasn’t even invented in 1996. So how come Emma and Josh already have Facebook profiles – with photos that look like themselves 15 years in the future? Also, the book is warming the future with their experiences in the present, they sepculate about the extent to which the actions they take now, from spilling juice on the carpet to kissing their best friend to keep the good friendship forever.

Things you have learned / the reasons why you recommend the book:

This book suits teenagers’ tastes. As teenagers nowadays probably don’t remember what it’s like not to have a cell phone or constant access to a computer, an MP3 player and Internet in any of its countless forms. So the people who read this book can do reflection on using Internet in a correct way.

【Eng-Book Promotion】Out of Love

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Introduction

Have you ever read a love story? No matter have or not, Out of Love by Clemence Yung is a unique “love story” that you should read. Recovering love energy is the most exciting part that you can’t imagine. Out of love is about a girl called Livy woke up one day and forgot everything. Empty of memories and diagnosed with amnesia, she is introduced to her odd and unfamiliar family, and has to take regular therapy sessions with her aunt and psychiatrist, in order to recover. By day to day, she remember something that it is a lonely and dark world, made by a careerist Livy decided to destroy his plan and recover the love energy. Let’s feel the love from words!

【Eng-Book Report】The Magic Porridge Pot

Tittle: The Magic Porridge Pot

Author: Vera Southgate

Main Content: This book is talking about a mother and daughter, they were so poor therefore they had nothing to eat. One day, the daughter went outside to play and she cried a lot because she felt too hungry. After a while, an old woman came and asked for her what does she crying. The little girl answered her softly.

【Eng-Book Report】What Can You Do With An Elephant House?

Tittle : What Can You Do With An Elephant House?

Author : Miriam Gaynor and Aleshia Goodwin

What is the book about?

The book is about Two students come up with a novel of reusing the old

Elephant House at the zoo. Along the way, they learn a range of skills------from

writing a proposal to finding the best paint deal.

What did you like / dislike about the book?

I like the photographs best because I can know more about doing the

proposal from those photos. I also like the mind map from page 19. It’s very neatly.

What have you learnt from this book?

I have learnt what we should need and do before or after doing a proposal.

Anyway, I can also learn a few new vocabularies too!

Great sentences :

Our brainstorm helped us to see that even if we couldn’t set up a cafe in the Elephant House.

This seemed like a project that we could start and finish!

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【Eng-Book Report】On the Menu

1. Tittle : On the Menu

2. Author : Jill Eggleton

3. What is the book about ? ( 30 words )

             It is about Felix Brown wants to collect all the menus from the world. He wants to find out what goes in stomachs. We can see the menus clearly in the book.

4. What did you like / dislike about the book ? ( 20 words )

             I like the menus in the book because I can know the main idea from them. And I also can learn the new vocabularies.

5. What have you learnt from this book ? ( 20 words )

             I can learnt what food can I eat for survive in every environment. So that, this book is very meaningful !

【Eng-Book Report】Matilda's Plans

1. Tittle : Matilda's Plans

2. Author : Jill Eggleton

3. What is the book about ? ( 30 words )

            The book is about Matilda is going to plan a design houses competition and there are six people have introduced their own beautiful houses ! For example, Tree House and Mud House.

4. What did you like / dislike about the book ?

            I like the pictures of houses very much because I can know the design of houses very clearly. The pictures are so beautiful too.

5. What have you learnt from this book ? ( 20 words )

            I have learnt six kinds of design. For example, wheel, rock, tunnel, tree, mud and balloon. I can also learn a few new vocabularies too!