Purpose: why are you reading?
There are three main reasons why people read:
- personal interest or enjoyment
- to find information
- assigned reading for a class or for work
You can have more than one purpose at a time, but knowing why you are reading will help you to choose the right book.
目的：你为什么读书？
人们阅读的主要原因有以下三个：
- 个人兴趣或个人享受
- 查找信息
- 为课堂或工作阅读指定书目
您一次可以有多个目的，但了解您阅读的原因将有助于您选择合适的书籍。
Decide
What you want to search for will depend on your purpose. If you need to find information for a project or have an assigned task, your teacher will have told you what to look for. They may have given you:
- a title and/or author
- a subject area
- key terms (words or phrases)
- a form of writing
If you are looking for books for personal interest and enjoyment, you may need a little more support to help you decide. If this is the case, read on to get some ideas.
To learn how to use all of this information to find your book, go to Step 3: searching.
决定
您要搜索的内容取决于您的目的。如果是为了某个项目查找信息，或为了指定的阅读任务，您的老师会告诉您要查找的内容。他们可能已经提供了：
- 标题/作者
- 主题领域
- 关键词（单词或短语）
- 写作形式
如果您正在为个人兴趣和个人享受寻找书籍，您可能需要更多支持以便做出决定。如果是这种情况，请继续阅读以获取一些想法。
要了解如何利用这些信息查找书籍，请转到第 3 步：搜索。
Fiction genres
Our chapter fiction books are organised by genre. This supports you in finding the type of book you want to read. Not all books can be easily assigned to one genre: some include more than one. We have placed each book in its dominant genre. You can find out more about each genre, including some of our top picks, here.
小说体裁
我们的章节小说按体裁摆列。这有助于您找到想要阅读的书籍类型。并非所有书籍都可以轻松归入一种类型：有些书籍不止一种类型。我们所陈列的每本书都是由其主导类型决定的。您可以在此处找到有关每类书的更多信息，其中包括我们的热门书籍。
Reading levels
Do you want to limit your search by AR level? This may be helpful for readers new to English, or those who are working on their reading skills. You can find out more about AR levels, as well as some lists by reading level, here.
阅读水平
您想让AR分级阅读限制自己的搜索吗？这套分级系统可能对刚接触英语的读者或正在努力提高阅读技巧的读者有所帮助。您可以在此处找到有关AR分级阅读的更多信息，以及一些按阅读级别提供的书单。
Themes and subjects
You may be looking for books with particular themes or subjects, for example friendship, school fiction, war or sailing. You can search for these using a 'subject search' in Follett Destiny. You can find lists of popular themes for each age range, along with some suggested books, here. More information on how to search by subject can be found here.
主题与学科
您可能正在寻找具有特定主题或特定学科的书籍，例如友谊、校园小说、战争或航海。您可以在Follett Destiny图书馆系统中的“主题搜索”来查找相关内容。您可以在此处找到每个年龄段所流行的主题列表以及一些推荐书籍。更多有关如何按主题搜索的信息，请参见此处。
Reading challenges
Are you looking for a plan to follow? Reading challenges can be a great way to guide your picks. They can be fun to follow and also introduce you to books that you may not have tried otherwise. Click here to find suggested reading challenges.
阅读挑战
您正在寻找可遵循的计划吗？阅读挑战可能是指导您选书的好方法。照着阅读挑战去行很有意思，它还会向您介绍您可能在此之前都从未尝试过的书籍。单击此处，查找推荐的阅读挑战。
Searching for books
Once you know your purpose, you can begin your search. Using the guide here, you will be able to search our library catalogue to find what you need.
It is also possible to browse for books by taking a look at the shelves.
搜索书籍
一旦您知道了自己的目的，便可以开始搜索了。使用此处的指南，便可搜索我们的图书馆目录，以找到自己需要的内容。
也可以通过查看书架来浏览书籍。
Front and back covers
When you find a book, take a look at the front and back covers and consider the following:
- Does the cover art appeal to you?
- What does the book summary/blurb say? Does it sound interesting?
- Have you read similar books before? Did you like them?
封面和封底
当您找到一本书时，看看封面和封底，并考虑以下几点：
- 封面艺术对您有吸引力吗？
- 这本书的摘要/简介说了什么？听起来有趣吗？
- 您以前读过类似的书吗？喜欢它们吗？
Contents and index pages
Take a look at the contents and/or index pages (for non-fiction). Consider the following:
- Does it include key terms you are looking for?
- How is the book organised?
- Does it include a list of illustrations, tables or charts?
目录和索引页
查看目录和/或索引页（非小说类）。考虑以下几点内容：
- 它是否包含您正在寻找的关键词？
- 这本书是如何组织的？
- 它是否包含插图及图表清单？
Choosing the right book
Now you have picked a book that seems right, it is time to check. Sit down with the book for a few minutes and read a few pages. Consider the following:
- Can you understand enough of the book to enjoy it?
- Does it include what you need?
- Do you enjoy the writing style?
One way of check if you understand enough of the book is by using the 'Five Finger Guide'. Read below to learn more.
选择合适的书
现在您已经选了一本看起来不错的书，是时候检验一下了。坐下来看一会，读上几页。考虑以下几点内容：
- 您能充分理解并享受这本书吗？
- 它包括您需要的内容吗？
- 您喜欢这种写作风格吗？
“五指指南”是检验您是否充分理解这本书的一种方法。阅读下图以了解更多信息。
Asking for help
Sometimes you may still be a little stuck for what to read next. If you would like help finding a particular book, or maybe want some suggestions, there are people you can turn to for help:
- your friends
- your teachers
- your parents
- your library team
The library team is ready to help you find what you need, so come and see us.
寻求帮助
有时您可能仍然对接下来要阅读的内容存有疑惑。如果您需要帮助以查找某本书，或可能需要一些建议，您可以向以下人员寻求帮助：
- 您的朋友
- 您的老师
- 您的父母
- 您的图书馆团队
为帮您找到所需的资料，图书馆团队已准备就绪，所以尽管来找我们吧。