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Lenaya, Age 15 Senegal
My favorite book is Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink.It's about a 10yearold girl in the 1860s.Her mom wants her to be a perfect little lady, but Caddie has different ideas.Unlike many other girls, she likes to catch snakes, go swimming, and work in the fields.She makes friends with the neighboring Indians.You should read the book.
Sam, Age 16 New Jersey
My favorite book is Who Was Abraham Lincoln? by Janet Pascal.It is about Abraham Lincoln.He grew up poor, told funny jokes, and then became President.He led the North during the Civil War, and the North won.After the war, slavery (奴隶制) was ended.I liked learning about the war and Abraham Lincoln.
George, Age 16 Arkansas
My favorite books are The Hardy Boys books by Franklin W．Dixon.My mom and dad had some when they were kids.I love them because they're filled with mystery (神秘), action, and fun.They are about two boys, Frank and Joe.The two boys unlock more than 50 mysteries.
Annie, Age 15 Ohio
My favorite book is Judy Moody and the Bad Luck Charm by Megan McDonald.It's about a third grader who has a goodluck penny, but she loses it.She is lucky enough to find it, but the luck is gone!
【解题导语】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了四位读者最喜欢的书籍。
21．In the book Caddie Woodlawn, Caddie ________.
A．hopes to grow into a perfect lady
B．acts quite differently from other girls
C．has to work long hours in the fields
D．has a bad relation with her neighbors
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Caddie has different ideas.Unlike many other girls, she likes to catch snakes, go swimming, and work in the fields”可知，Caddie的爱好和其他女孩不太相同，表现得不一样。
22．One reason why George likes The Hardy Boys books is that ________.
A．they were written by a famous author
B．they are what his parents chose for him
C．they include things that are hard to explain
D．they are about two boys of the same age as him
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I love them because they're filled with mystery”可知，George喜欢《哈迪男孩》系列书中的悬疑。
23．Who is probably interested in history?
A．Sam. B．Annie.
C．George. D．Lenaya.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I liked learning about the war and Abraham Lincoln.”可推测，Sam可能对历史题材的书籍比较感兴趣。
