A
The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie
By Chavonne D. Stewart, Jasmine Mills, published in 2014
Enter for a chance to win a copy of the book.It is the first book in a surprising series of children’s books. That’s fun and exciting and teaches kids valuable lessons.
Chester and Gus
By Cammie McGoven, published in 2017
Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his certification test, though, it seems that dream might never come true－until a family adopts him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus. But Gus acts so differently from anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester. Chester’s not sure how to help Gus, but he’s determined to figure it out and show he’s the right dog for the job.
Invisible Emmie
By Terri Libenson, published in 2017
The novel tells the story of two totally different little girls in a class — quiet, shy and artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie — and how their lives unexpectedly connected one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. Emmie eventually learns to speak up for herself, realizing that being social isn’t as impossible as she thought.
Ocean Meets Sky
By Terry Fan
Eric Fan, published in 2018
“Young readers will be attracted.”— The Washington Post.
Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out of his window, it’s a constant reminder of the stories that his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Finn’s grandfather has gone but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. He’ll build his own ship and sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives, maybe he’ll find something he didn’t know he was looking for.
21. What can we know about The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie?
A. It’s the first children’s book in 2015.
B. It’s only for children’s fun.
C. It may be gained for free.
D. It’s mainly about teachers’ lessons.
22. Which book is related to the loss of loved ones?
A. The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie B. Ocean Meets Sky
C. Invisible Emmie D. Chester and Gus
23. Who wrote the story about the relationship between classmates?
A. Chavonne D. Stewart and Jasmine Mills B. Cammie McGovern
C. Terry Fan and Eric Fan D. Terri Libenon
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本书。
【21题详解】
推理判断题。根据The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie部分“Enter for a chance to win a copy of the book.”（参加一个赢取这本书的机会）可推知The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie这本书有可能免费获得。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ocean Meets Sky部分“Finn’s grandfather has gone but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him.”（Finn的祖父已经去世了，但Finn知道纪念他的最佳方式）可知Ocean Meets Sky这本书是关于失去亲人的。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Invisible Emmie部分“The novel tells the story of two totally different little girls in a class — quiet, shy and artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie — and how their lives unexpectedly connected one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. Emmie eventually learns to speak up for herself, realizing that being social isn’t as impossible as she thought.”（小说讲述了两个完全不同的小女孩在一个班里的故事——安静、害羞、有艺术天赋的Emmie和受欢迎、外向、有运动天赋的Katie——她们的生活如何在某一天意外地联系在一起，当一张令人尴尬的纸条落入了错误的人手中。Emmie最终学会了为自己说话，意识到社交并不像她想的那样不可能）可知这个故事是写同学关系的。再根据By Terri Libenson, published in 2017可知作者是Terri Libenon。故选D。
