A
Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation
by Stuart Gibbs
The CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式) called Pandora, which could destroy the world if the wrong people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who's as smart as Albert Einstein. People who like action-packed mysteries will enjoy reading this exciting book.
AstroNuts
by Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg
In AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore, the headquarters (总部) of NNASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story's theme (主题) is simple: Don't harm the planet. Readers who love fantasy will enjoy AstroNuts.
Stargazing
by Jen Wang
Christine hears that Moon, who's new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on author Jen Wang's experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship and how people are able to change.
Roll with It
by Jamie Sumner
Roll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to navigate (处理) a new school and new friendships. This page-turner is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of family and how being different is special.
1. Which book tells readers to protect the place we live in?
A. AstroNuts
B. Stargazing.
C. Roll with It.
D. Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation
2. What makes Stargazing different from the other three books?
A. It talks about friendship.
B. It tells stories about animals.
C. It contains lots of scientific knowledge.
D. It was written according to the author's experiences.
3. What happened to Ellie?
A. She had difficulty in making friends.
B. She had an accident which left her in a wheelchair.
C. She went to a new school and had to start all over again.
D. She lost her mum and was taken care of by her grandpa.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本书以供读者阅读。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据AstroNuts中“ The story's theme (主题) is simple: Don't harm the planet. (这个故事的主题很简单：不要伤害地球)”可知，AstroNuts这本书告诉读者要保护我们居住的地方。故选A项。
2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Stargazing中“Stargazing is based on author Jen Wang's experiences as a child. (Stargazing是根据作者王珍小时候的经历写成的)”可知，Stargazing和其他三本书的不同在于它是根据作者的经历写的。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Roll with It中“When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to navigate (处理) a new school and new friendships. (当Ellie和她妈妈搬到另一个州去照顾她的爷爷时，她必须学会适应新学校和新的友谊)”可知，Ellie去了一所新学校，不得不重新开始一切。故选C项。
