阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Friendship isn't always easy—but it is always important. These children's books about friendship focus on the strength we get from our friends, the laughs we share along the way, and the importance of building lifelong bonds.
Owen and Mzee: An inspiring true story about a hippo named Owen,and his best friend—a tortoise named Mzee.They met after a terrible flood, in which Ow en became trapped. An entire Kenyan village worked to rescue him, and when he was finally freed, they were impressed by the friendship that grew between Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise.
How to Be a Friend: For some, friendship comes naturally, while others need some guidance to learn the best ways to find friends and keep them. This picture book provides practical advice on determining who can be a friend, and how to show someone that you'd like to be friends with them.The colorful, cartoon-style drawings humorously deal with these difficult situations.
The Lion and the Little Red Bird: The book centers on a language barrier between a lion and his would-be friend the bird.Because they are unable to communicate, the bird becomes frustrated as it tries to figure out why the lion's tail is a different color every day. Eventually the bird discovers the secret—the lion uses his luxurious tail as a brush to paint in his cave.
Friends: Percy the Pig,Johnny Mouse and Charlie Rooster are the main characters in this tale about friendship.The three inseparable friends enjoy a fun-filled day together, and when night falls,they learn an important lesson about the necessity for friends to be apart at times. This tale is simply charming, and includes many hidden lessons on teamwork, being thoughtful, and accepting that other people are different from us.
21. Why is Owen and Mzee so inspiring?
A. It contains many actual photos.B.Many animals survived the flood.
C. It gives us valuable lessons on friendship.
D. Two animals of different species formed friendship.
22.What's special about How to Be a Friend?
A.It 's based on a true story.
B. It provides guidance on making friends.
C. It talks about friendships.
D. It includes hidden lessons.
23.Which book can teach children about teamwork?
A.Owen and Mzee.
B.How to Be a Friend.
C.The Lion and the Little Red Bird.
D.Friends.
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些关于友谊的儿童读物。
1.细节理解题。根据文中第二段“An inspiring true story about a hippo named Owen,and his best friend—a tortoise named Mzee.”可知，《Owen and Mzee》这本书讲述了一只名叫Owen的河马和他最好的朋友——一只名叫Mzee的乌龟的故事，可知Owen and Mzee两种不同种类的动物结成了友谊，故选D项。
2.细节理解题。根据文中第三段“This picture book provides practical advice on determining who can be a friend, and how to show someone that you'd like to be friends with them.”可知，这本绘本提供了确定谁可以成为朋友，以及如何向某人表明你愿意与他们成为朋友的实用建议。故选B项。
3.细节理解题。根据文中最后一段“This tale is simply charming, and includes many hidden lessons on teamwork, being thoughtful, and accepting that other people are different from us.”可知，这个故事很迷人，其中包含了许多关于团队合作、深思熟虑和接受他人与我们不同的隐藏教训。故选D项。
