A
Best-Selling Books on Amazon
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson — January 23, 2018
Hardcover $ 15. 57
Paperback $ 16. 99
Audio CD $17. 11
What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Famous psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the cutting-edge scientific research.
A Wrinkle in Time(Time Quintet) by Madeleine L'Engle — May 1, 2007
Hardcover $ 12. 80
Paperback $ 5. 87
Audiobook $ 0. 00
Audio CD $ 19. 28
A classic children's novel, A Wrinkle in Time is experiencing somewhat of a rebirth thanks to Disney's new movie adaptation. But, before you buy your cinema tickets, you'll want to read this novel. Can the young heroine save her father and defeat the mysterious beast threatening life as we know it?
Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey: From the Creator of Captain Underpants(Dog Man #4)— December 26, 2017
Hardcover $ 9. 99
Your kids are going to love this book. From the creator of Captain Underpants, Dav Pilkey, comes the newest and lovable hero, Dog Man. This isn't the first book in the series, so you may want to buy the set. In this story, the hound returns with a furry sidekick, Cat Kid. Together, the pair solve mysteries and, of course, save the day.
The Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook by Laurel Randolph: Easy Recipes for Fast & Healthy Meals — April 16, 2016
Paperback $ 12 22
The instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook will teach you to create a variety of healthy, easy-to-make recipes with confidence. From breakfasts and soups to desserts and more, this Instant Pot cookbook is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
1. Which one will cost most if you buy all editions of this book?
A. A Wrinkle in Time. B. 12 Rules for Life.
C. Dog Man and Cat Kid. D. The instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook.
2. Which author tells readers various ways to cook in his book?
A. Dev Pilkey. B. Laurel Randolph.
C. Jordan B. Peterson. D. Madeleine L'Engle.
3. What do these books have in common?
A. They are all available online. B. They are all designed for children.
C. They are in the same writing style. D. They were published in the same year.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文中主要介绍了四本亚马逊畅销图书的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中每本书的价格可知，购买12 Rules for Life的所有版本需要：15.57+16.99+17.11=49.67美元；A Wrinkle in Time(Time Quintet)需要：12.8+5.87+19.28=37.95美元；Dog Man and Cat Kid需要9.9美元；The Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook需要12.22美元。即如果你把一本书的所有版本都买了，12 Rules for Life最贵。故选B。
2题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook will teach you to create a variety of healthy, easy-to-make recipes with confidence. From breakfasts and soups to desserts and more, this Instant Pot cookbook is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.(《快煲电压力锅食谱》将教你自信地制作各种健康、易做的食谱。从早餐和汤到甜点等等，这本电压力锅食谱一定能满足餐桌上的每一个人)”可知，Laurel Randolph在他的书中告诉读者各种烹饪方法。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中标题“Best-Selling Books on Amazon(亚马逊畅销书排行榜)”可知，这些书的共同之处是都可以在网上找到。故选A。
