This month we have several new releases for you! Whether you’re looking for a romantic novel, an adv
英语试题 02-29
This month we have several new releases for you! Whether you’re looking for a romantic novel, an adventurous novel, a new series from a favorite author or a sports-focused story, you won’t have to look very far to find what you’re looking for. So? What are you waiting for? Get reading!
Surviving Adam Meade by Shannon Klare
Seventeen-year-old Claire Collins has a plan: get into college and leave North Carolina behind. But she doesn’t know how to get rid of the local football star- Adam Meade, who she can’t even avoid (despite many efforts), because Claire’s dad is the high school football coach.
Seventeen-year-old Adam Meade never fails. He always gets what he wants... until he meets Claire, the new girl who makes him upset and confused. But there’s something about her that he just can’t resist...
How to Breathe Underwater by Vicky Skinner
Kate’s father has been pressuring her to be perfect for her whole life, pushing her to be the best swimmer she can be. But when Kate finds her dad cheating on her mom, Kate’s perfect world comes crashing down, and Kate is forced to leave home and the swim team. As the pressures of love, family, and success press down on her, can Kate keep her head above water?
Google It! A History of Google by Anna Crowley Redding
Larry Page and Sergey Brin started out as two Stanford college students with a wild idea. They were going to organize the world’s information. So they created one of the most influential companies in the world. The word “google” has even entered our vocabulary as a verb. Now, find out the true history of Google- from its beginnings through its revolution to a brief glimpse of where they might take us next.
The Soul Keepers by Devon Taylor
Rhett always thought that death was the end of everything. But after he dies, he discovers it’s only the beginning. He awakens in the afterlife and is employed to make a voyage to ferry the souls of the dead. To where exactly, no one knows. But they must protect them from evil soul-eating monsters (怪物). Rhett and his new friends have a hard enough time fighting back the monsters.
1. Who wrote a romantic story between teenagers?
A. Shannon Klare B. Vicky Skinner.
C. Devon Taylor. D. Anna Crowley Redding.
2. Why does Kate’s perfect world crash down?
A. Her pressure in school and swim team. B. Her father’s cheating on her mother.
C. Her father’s high expectations. D. Her bad relationship with her father.
3. Which novel would you like to read if you are interested in thrillers?
A. The Soul Keepers. B. Surviving Adam Meade.
C. How to Breathe Underwater. D. Google It! A history of Google.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四本不同题材类型的书籍信息，分别是Surviving Adam Meade by Shannon Klare、How to Breathe Underwater by Vicky Skinner、Google It! A History of Google by Anna Crowley Redding以及The Soul Keepers by Devon Taylor。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Surviving Adam Meade by Shannon Klare部分中He always gets what he wants... until he meets Claire, the new girl who makes him upset and confused. But there’s something about her that he just can’t resist...可知他总是得到他想要的…直到他遇到Claire，那个让他心烦意乱的新女孩。但她身上有种他无法抗拒的东西……由此可知，Shannon Klare写了一个青少年之间的浪漫故事。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据How to Breathe Underwater by Vicky Skinner部分中But when Kate finds her dad cheating on her mom, Kate’s perfect world comes crashing down, and Kate is forced to leave home and the swim team. 可知但是当Kate发现她爸爸对她妈妈不忠，Kate的完美世界就崩溃了，Kate被迫离开家和游泳队。由此可知，Kate父亲对她母亲不忠，使得Kate的完美世界崩溃了。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据The Soul Keepers by Devon Taylor部分中He awakens in the afterlife and is employed to make a voyage to ferry the souls of the dead. To where exactly, no one knows. But they must protect them from evil soul-eating monsters. Rhett and his new friends have a hard enough time fighting back the monsters.可知他在来生中醒来，被雇来做一次运送死者灵魂的航行。具体到哪里，没有人知道。但他们必须保护他们远离邪恶的吃灵魂的怪物。 Rhett和他的新朋友们在与怪兽搏斗时已经够辛苦的了。由此可推知The Soul Keepers是一部惊悚小说，如果你对惊悚小说感兴趣，你可以读The Soul Keepers。故选A。
Surviving Adam Meade by Shannon Klare
Seventeen-year-old Claire Collins has a plan: get into college and leave North Carolina behind. But she doesn’t know how to get rid of the local football star- Adam Meade, who she can’t even avoid (despite many efforts), because Claire’s dad is the high school football coach.
Seventeen-year-old Adam Meade never fails. He always gets what he wants... until he meets Claire, the new girl who makes him upset and confused. But there’s something about her that he just can’t resist...
How to Breathe Underwater by Vicky Skinner
Kate’s father has been pressuring her to be perfect for her whole life, pushing her to be the best swimmer she can be. But when Kate finds her dad cheating on her mom, Kate’s perfect world comes crashing down, and Kate is forced to leave home and the swim team. As the pressures of love, family, and success press down on her, can Kate keep her head above water?
Google It! A History of Google by Anna Crowley Redding
Larry Page and Sergey Brin started out as two Stanford college students with a wild idea. They were going to organize the world’s information. So they created one of the most influential companies in the world. The word “google” has even entered our vocabulary as a verb. Now, find out the true history of Google- from its beginnings through its revolution to a brief glimpse of where they might take us next.
The Soul Keepers by Devon Taylor
Rhett always thought that death was the end of everything. But after he dies, he discovers it’s only the beginning. He awakens in the afterlife and is employed to make a voyage to ferry the souls of the dead. To where exactly, no one knows. But they must protect them from evil soul-eating monsters (怪物). Rhett and his new friends have a hard enough time fighting back the monsters.
1. Who wrote a romantic story between teenagers?
A. Shannon Klare B. Vicky Skinner.
C. Devon Taylor. D. Anna Crowley Redding.
2. Why does Kate’s perfect world crash down?
A. Her pressure in school and swim team. B. Her father’s cheating on her mother.
C. Her father’s high expectations. D. Her bad relationship with her father.
3. Which novel would you like to read if you are interested in thrillers?
A. The Soul Keepers. B. Surviving Adam Meade.
C. How to Breathe Underwater. D. Google It! A history of Google.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四本不同题材类型的书籍信息，分别是Surviving Adam Meade by Shannon Klare、How to Breathe Underwater by Vicky Skinner、Google It! A History of Google by Anna Crowley Redding以及The Soul Keepers by Devon Taylor。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Surviving Adam Meade by Shannon Klare部分中He always gets what he wants... until he meets Claire, the new girl who makes him upset and confused. But there’s something about her that he just can’t resist...可知他总是得到他想要的…直到他遇到Claire，那个让他心烦意乱的新女孩。但她身上有种他无法抗拒的东西……由此可知，Shannon Klare写了一个青少年之间的浪漫故事。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据How to Breathe Underwater by Vicky Skinner部分中But when Kate finds her dad cheating on her mom, Kate’s perfect world comes crashing down, and Kate is forced to leave home and the swim team. 可知但是当Kate发现她爸爸对她妈妈不忠，Kate的完美世界就崩溃了，Kate被迫离开家和游泳队。由此可知，Kate父亲对她母亲不忠，使得Kate的完美世界崩溃了。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据The Soul Keepers by Devon Taylor部分中He awakens in the afterlife and is employed to make a voyage to ferry the souls of the dead. To where exactly, no one knows. But they must protect them from evil soul-eating monsters. Rhett and his new friends have a hard enough time fighting back the monsters.可知他在来生中醒来，被雇来做一次运送死者灵魂的航行。具体到哪里，没有人知道。但他们必须保护他们远离邪恶的吃灵魂的怪物。 Rhett和他的新朋友们在与怪兽搏斗时已经够辛苦的了。由此可推知The Soul Keepers是一部惊悚小说，如果你对惊悚小说感兴趣，你可以读The Soul Keepers。故选A。
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