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Goodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the event to come.
1.The Lyrics:1961~2012
By Bob Dylan
Simon & Schuster,$60
What it's about:This heavy,welltimed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature,from his first album,Bob Dylan,through Tempest.
What's to love:The times may be changing,but Dylan's fans are constant,traditional devotees,who will want this epic collection for their shelves, to sit beside those beloved old large papers.
2.Taylor Swift:This Is Our Song
By Tyler Conroy
Simon & Schuster,$28
What it's about:An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift,especially the pop star's countless fans.
What's to love:Mom and/or Dad,the fans of Taylor Swift,will think you're pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree(even if it is a book).
3.Misty Copeland
By Gregg Delman
Rizzoli,$39.95
What it's about:Starfigure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose(95,to be exact) in photos taken between 2011 and 2014,in the casual setting of dance studios.
What's to love:Since becoming the first African American woman to be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre,Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon, and Delman's arresting pictures capture(捕捉)her muscular power and elegance.
4.@ NatGeo:The Most Popular Instagram Photos
By National Geographic
National Geographic,$19.95
What it's about:National Geographic's popular Instagram account (nearly 63 million followers)comes to book form in this title filled with eyepopping images from around the world.
What's to love:Here's proof that NatGeo's talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining that usual quality of their work.And for fans of more traditional coffeetablesize books,check out National Geographic's Wild,Beautiful Places:PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe($40).
【解题导语】 本文主要推荐了几本在圣诞节期间值得阅读的书。
21.Which author is noted for literature achievements?
A.Bob Dylan. B.Tyler Conroy.
C.Gregg Delman. D.National Geographic.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据第一本书下的“This heavy,welltimed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature,from his first album,Bob Dylan,through Tempest.”可知,Boy Dylan 在文学方面的造诣很高。
22.How much would a photographer normally spend on his favourite books listed?
A.$39.95. B.$19.95.
C.$59.9. D.$99.9.
解析:选D 细节理解题。根据第三本书下的“and Delman's arresting pictures capture(捕捉)her muscular power and elegance”和第四本书下的“And for fans of more traditional coffeetablesize books,check out National Geographic's Wild,Beautiful Places:PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe($40).”可知,摄影爱好者会对最后介绍的两本书感兴趣,还会对Wild,Beautiful Places:PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe感兴趣,买这三本书他要花$39.95+$19.95+$40=$99.9。
23.Which book would a pop star's fan probably buy?
A.The Lyrics:1961~2012.
B.Taylor Swift:This Is Our Song.
C.Misty Copeland.
D.@NatGeo:The Most Popular Instagram Photos.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据第二本书下的“An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift,especially the pop star's countless fans.”可知,流行音乐歌手的粉丝们会买Tyler Conroy写的书。