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Here are some books which can inspire kids to think about nature and the environment.
How to Raise Monarch Butterflies —By Carol Pasternak
Have you ever watched a monarch transform from a caterpillar（毛虫）to a butterfly from up close? In this book, learn everything about the monarch life cycle and how to raise monarchs from eggs to adult butterflies. You will also get to know the efforts involved to protect the species.
A Kid’s Guide to America’s Parks —By Erin McHugh
This year, the US National Park Service’s National Park Week is on April 21-29. During the week, all the national parks offer free admission. Enrich your knowledge with this book, as it introduces the national parks and some interesting places in the US, including their geography, specific animals as well as environmental challenges. The book’s featured places include Yosemite National Park, Ellis Island (home of the Statue of Liberty) and the National Park of American Samoa, the only U.S. national park south of the equator（赤道）.
Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? —By Sabbithry Persad
Tiana had been learning about recycling at school. But when her dog, Bubbles, gets lost running after a recycling truck, she ends up learning a lot more about recyclable materials than ever! Follow Tiana and her family as they search for Bubbles around town and at the Materials Recovery Facility. Along the way, readers will learn a lot about recycling and how they can do their part in protecting the environment.
Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume 1 —By Brian Yanish
Meet the Scrap Kins. They are creative, friendly monsters（怪物） who live in a recycling center, known as Scrap City. They’ll show you how to turn junk into pretty cool things. Readers will learn how to create cute bags from old jeans, beautiful ships from milk boxes, and more. Remember that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!
21. Which author teaches you how to make an artwork from wastes?
A. Carol Pasternak. B. Erin McHugh.
C. Sabbithry Persad. D. Brian Yanish.
22. Why is the National Park of American Samoa special?
A. There is a famous statue in it. B. It is free for admission.
C. It has its specific animals. D. It lies south of the equator.
23. The common goal of the four books is to _________.
A. teach kids practical skills B. raise kids’ environment awareness
C. comment on kids’ behavior D. make kids interested in geography
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. B
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了一些能激发孩子们思考自然和环境的书籍。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。 文中介绍Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume 1 “They are creative, friendly monsters（怪物） who live in a recycling center, known as Scrap City. They’ll show you how to turn junk into pretty cool things. Readers will learn how to create cute bags from old jeans, beautiful ships from milk boxes, and more. ” 他们是住在一个回收中心，被称为废品城的创造性的，友好的怪物，他们会教你如何把垃圾变成很酷的东西。读者将学习如何用旧牛仔裤制作可爱的袋子，用牛奶盒制作漂亮的船等等。这本书的作者是Brian Yanish，故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。 文中“ the National Park of American Samoa, the only U.S. national park south of the equator（赤道）the National Park of American Samoa是赤道以南唯一的美国国家公园。因此可知the National Park of American Samoa的特别之处就在于它位于赤道以南，故选D。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。 文中第一句“Here are some books which can inspire kids to think about nature and the environment. ” 以下是一些能激发孩子们思考自然和环境的书籍。因此可推断作者介绍这四本书的目的就是要激发孩子们去思考自然和环境，B选项raise kids’ environment awareness提高孩子们的环境意识，切题，故选B。
【点睛】应用文中题目多为细节理解题，定位关键词适用于解答细节理解题。通过定位关键词解题，考生在阅读题干时，把题干中有标记意义的词或词组划记出来，或者选项中的关键词，然后用这个词回到原文当中定位。如小题1题干中的各个选项，再如小题2中的the National Park of American Samoa，可以帮助快速找出答案。
