A
Black Box Thinking
—By Matthew Syed
This book is a new approach to high performance,a means of finding all edge in a complex and fast-changing world.It is not just about sport,but has powerful implications for business and politics,as well as parents and students,in other words,all of us.Drawing on a dizzying series of case studies and real-world examples,together with cutting-edge research on small gains,creativity and courage,Matthew Syed tells the inside story of how success really happens—and how we cannot grow unless we are prepared to learn from our mistakes.
Map Stories
—By Francisca Matteoli
In the book,the author tells 20 surprising stories on the geography of the world and,using beautiful maps from all countries and times,she explains the birth of the most magical places on Earth.The book is a journey through space and time,and a lesson about the world as it is and our place in it.
Making It up as I Go Along
—By Marian Keyes
It is a funny look at the absurdity of modern life and recognizes that we are all clearly making it up as we go along.It includes Keyes,guide to breaking up you’re your hairdresser,and her warning about the dangers of fake tan（古铜色）.And there is some secret truth about writers,or at least about Keyes.
Mog and Me and Other Stories
—By Judith Kerr
Judith Kerr was born on June 14,1923 in Berlin but escaped from Hitler’s Germany with her parents and brother in 1933 when she was nine years old.Judith went to 11 different schools and worked with the Red Cross during the war.For the past 30 years,she’s worked as an author and illustrator of children’s books.Come and play with everyone’s favorite family pet,in this huge board book collection of stories especially for younger readers.
21. If you are interested in exploring the world,which book do you prefer?
A. Black Box Thinking. B. Map Stories.
C. Making It up as I Go Along. D. Mog and Me and Other Stories.
22. Which author tells some secret truth about himself in the book?
A. Matthew Syed. B. Francisca Matteoli.
C. Marian Keyes D. Judith Kerr.
23. The book Mog and Me and Other Stories is mainly aimed at ______.
A. businessmen B. parents
C. children D. politicians
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C
【解析】
本文为应用文，文章向读者介绍了四本书的具体信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据"Map Stories"中的信息"…she explains the birth of the most magical places on Earth"可知，这本书介绍了地球上大多数地方的来历，故正确答案应为B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据"Making It up as I Go Along"中的信息"And there is some secret truth about writers，or at least about Keyes．"可知，这本书中作者讲述了自己的秘密，故正确答案应为C项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题．根据"Mog and Me and Other Stories"中的信息"For the past 30 years，she's worked as an author and illustrator of children's books．"可知，这本书适用于孩子们，正确答案应为C项。
