阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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This summer, may we suggest switching your phone to airplane mode and getting lost in a book? It would be a good idea to curl up in your favorite chair with a book on the beach. Here are five brand new beach reads brimming with sunshine sand, romance and secret.
Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins spins a heartwarming and humorous tale of an empty nester going through some major life changes. The nurse has always put others first. But when her son’s departure for college coincides with her husband leaving her, life presents the perfect time to try to get herself back.
The Sea is Salt and so Am I by Cassandra Hartt
Cassandra Hartt’s debut young adult novel takes place on the coast of Maine, in a fictional town eroding into the ocean. Through different perspectives, this emotional and heartfelt story unpacks the trials of teenagers dealing with trust, love, dangerous tides, and growing up in a hometown that might not exist for much longer.
The Counselors by Jessica Goodman
What could be better than a juicy tale of friends at a prestigious summer camp. This fast-paced young adult thriller set at the fictional Camp Alpine Lake, will have you turning pages in suspense and feeling a craving for campfires at the same time.
Dog Friendly by Victoria Schade
Pet lovers, cat your heart out. The latest novel from dog trainer and author Victoria Schade features an overworked vet, Morgan Pearce, who escapes to Nantucket to recharge while taking care of her client’s dog. Unexpected romance is in store for her.
The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel
Now available in paperback, the author tells a page-turning novel about a woman who, after being kidnapped, finds herself isolated and living in the wilderness of Eastern Europe during World War II. In an unexpected turn of events, she is suddenly thrust into teaching a group of Jewish people who escaped Nazi Germany how to survive in the forest.
1. Who are these books probably recommended to?
A. People taking a plane.
B. People working on the beach.
C. People going on holiday.
D. People longing to live by the sea.
2. Which of the following would you choose if you favour stories about teenage life?
A. The Counselors and Dog Friendly.
B. The Sea is Salt and so Am I and The Counselors.
C. The Counselors and The Forest of Vanishing Stars.
D. Out of the Clear Blue Sky and The Sea is Salt and so Am I.
3. What do these books have in common?
A. They are mainly fictional.
B. They are heartwarming tales.
C. They are tales set in coastal areas.
D. They are exploring the same theme.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要推荐了五本时候在海滩读的书。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“This summer, may we suggest switching your phone to airplane mode and getting lost in a book? It would be a good idea to curl up in your favorite chair with a book on the beach. Here are five brand new beach reads brimming with sunshine sand, romance and secret.(今年夏天，我们是否可以建议你把手机调到飞行模式，沉浸在书中？在沙滩上蜷缩在你最喜欢的椅子上看书是个好主意。这里有五个全新的海滩读物，充满了阳光、沙滩、浪漫和秘密)”可推知，这些书是推荐给那些在海边度假的人。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题The Sea is Salt and so Am I by Cassandra Hartt下的段落中“Cassandra Hartt’s debut young adult novel takes place on the coast of Maine, in a fictional town eroding into the ocean. Through different perspectives, this emotional and heartfelt story unpacks the trials of teenagers dealing with trust, love, dangerous tides, and growing up in a hometown that might not exist for much longer.(卡桑德拉·哈特的处女作是一部青少年小说，故事发生在缅因州海岸，一个虚构的小镇被海水侵蚀。通过不同的视角，这个充满情感和发自内心的故事揭示了青少年在面对信任、爱情、危险的浪潮，以及在一个可能不会存在太久的家乡长大的经历)”可知，如果你喜欢关于青少年生活的故事，可以看The Sea is Salt and so Am I by Cassandra Hartt。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据小标题Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins下的段落中“Kristan Higgins spins a heartwarming and humorous tale of an empty nester going through some major life changes.(克里斯坦·希金斯讲述了一个温暖而幽默的故事，讲述了一个空巢老人正在经历一些重大的生活变化)”，小标题The Sea is Salt and so Am I by Cassandra Hartt下的段落中“Through different perspectives, this emotional and heartfelt story unpacks the trials of teenagers dealing with trust, love, dangerous tides, and growing up in a hometown that might not exist for much longer.(通过不同的视角，这个充满情感和发自内心的故事揭示了青少年在面对信任、爱情、危险的浪潮，以及在一个可能不会存在太久的家乡长大的经历)”，小标题The Counselors by Jessica Goodman下的段落中“This fast-paced young adult thriller set at the fictional Camp Alpine Lake, will have you turning pages in suspense and feeling a craving for campfires at the same time.(这部以虚构的阿尔卑斯湖营地为背景的快节奏青少年惊悚片，会让你在悬念中翻页，同时感觉对篝火的渴望)”，小标题Dog Friendly by Victoria Schade下的段落中“Unexpected romance is in store for her.(意想不到的浪漫正等着她)”以及小标题The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel下的段落中“In an unexpected turn of events, she is suddenly thrust into teaching a group of Jewish people who escaped Nazi Germany how to survive in the forest.(在一个意想不到的转折中，她突然被迫去教一群逃离纳粹德国的犹太人如何在森林里生存)”可推知，这些书有共同的主题，生活中总会遇到一些出乎预料的事。故选D项。
