A
Younger readers will discover dinosaurs, stars, explorers, landmarks and more in these maps and travel books chosen by Vivien Godfrey, head of Stanfords.
Maps Special Edition, £25
This book was already popular in our children’s department and has been made even better with this special edition, which includes 16 new maps. The collection of 68 maps takes you through 58 countries and six continents. It is packed with illustrated information, which includes famous historical figures, local dishes, festivals, wild animals and landmarks.
Maps of the United Kingdom, £17.99
We held the launch for Maps of the United Kingdom at the Stanfords store in London. Technically aimed at children, it contains lots of information and facts. It’s so well put together, especially when it comes to choosing the seven famous people with a connection to each county: Norfolk, for example, includes Boudicca and Philip Pullman.
Harry Potter’s London: The Film Location Walk, £3.99
Harry Potter’s London is a map that features information on three walks taking in the best of the central London locations featured in the hugely popular films. The walks cover Piccadilly Circus to Westminster Bridge via Trafalgar Square; King’s Cross station, with its famous Platform 9¾.
Usborne First Sticker Book Flags, £5.99
Learn the flags of every country in the world by placing the flag stickers on the correct countries on the maps. This contains fascinating facts about countries and why certain flags feature their particular designs. There are fun questions throughout, including, “Some African flags have a diagonal stripe. How many can you find?”
1. What should you buy if you prefer local cuisine?
A. Maps Special Edition
B. Maps of the United Kingdom
C. Harry Potter’s London
D. Usborne First Sticker Book Flags
2. What do the second and the third items have in common?
A. They are based on a best-seller novel.
B. They were launched at the same store.
C. They both introduce walking lines.
D. They explore deeper into places.
3. What is the author trying to do in the text?
A. Introduce landmarks.
B. Make recommendations.
C. Promote a bookstore.
D. Give tour guidance.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。主要给读者介绍了几本地图和旅游类的书籍，并针对书籍大概内容以及定价做了简单介绍。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一本书Maps Special Edition, £25中的“It is packed with illustrated information, which includes famous historical figures, local dishes, festivals, wild animals and landmarks.(里面都是插图资料，包括著名的历史人物，当地的美食，节日，野生动物和地标建筑)”可知，如果你想要吃当地的美食，那么要买Maps Special Edition这本书。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二本书“Maps of the United Kingdom, £17.99”中“We held the launch for Maps of the United Kingdom at the Stanfords store in London. Technically aimed at children, it contains lots of information and facts. It’s so well put together, especially when it comes to choosing the seven famous people with a connection to each county: Norfolk, for example, includes Boudicca and Philip Pullman.(我们在伦敦的斯坦福德商店首次提供了英国地图，从技术上讲，它是针对儿童的，包含了大量的信息和事实，它很好地组合在一起，特别是在选择七个与他们的特殊地方有联系的著名人物时：例如菲利普·普尔曼和诺福克)”可知，利用书中提供的信息，读者可以深入了解和著名人物相关的特殊地点，以及第三本书Harry Potter’s London: The Film Location Walk, £3.99中“Harry Potter’s London is a map that features information on three walks taking in the best of the central London locations featured in the hugely popular films..(《哈利波特的伦敦》是一张地图，上面有关于参观伦敦市中心最好的三条小路的信息，这些都是非常受欢迎的电影中出现的地点)”可知读者可以利用书中信息了解小路周围的地点，所以第二本书和第三本书共同点就是能让你深入了解某些地方。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Younger readers will discover dinosaurs, stars, explorers, landmarks and more in these maps and travel books chosen by Vivien Godfrey, head of Stanfords.(年轻的读者将会在斯坦福德首脑Vivien Godfrey推荐的这些地图和旅游书籍中发现恐龙，星际，探险家，地标以及更多内容)”以及下面对每本书的介绍可知，作者想要向读者推荐这些书籍。故选B。
