Ⅰ.阅读理解
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Are you a book lover？Here are some of the hottest books of the season.
The One Thing You’d Save
TheOneThingYou’dSave is about a homework assignment.Ms Chang has students choose what they’d save if their home was on fire.Some choose baseball cards or animal toys.One picks a sweater that was passed down for generations.Another chooses a box of memories about a sister who died.This book helps readers learn to figure out what counts most in life.
War and Millie McGonigle
It’s 1941.Millie McGonigle，a 12-year-old girl，was supposed to be living a carefree life.However，she lives in the shadow of World War Ⅱ.WarandMillieMcGonigle is an inspiring story that tackles the topic of life and death.The story line is driven by vivid characters and their relationships.The interaction between Millie and her little sister，Lily，mirrors the real-life sibling(兄弟姐妹) relationships in many families.
Simon B．Rhymin’
Simon is starting fifth grade and hopes to become a famous singer.But he’s shy about using his voice to express his ideas and thoughts.When a teacher asks the class to give an oral presentation，Simon must find the strength to change and overcome his fears.SimonB．Rhymin’ is a book that gives confidence to readers who are going through similar struggles.
Rez Dogs
RezDog is a book about an eighth grader named Malian.She’s visiting her grandparents on a Wabanaki reservation when COVID-19 hits.To stay safe，Malian has to stay away from school and her friends.Many kids will understand this tough situation.During the lockdown，Malian learns to think about what other people have gone through and how they are feeling during the pandemic(疫情)．
语篇解读 本文为一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本当季最流行的书及它们的主要内容。
1．How can TheOneThingYou’dSave influence us?
A．It gets us to preserve sweet family memories.
B．We may find it essential to ensure home safety.
C．We will try our best to improve our academic performance.
D．It reminds us to discover what we should treasure most in life.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据The One Thing You’d Save中“This book helps readers learn to figure out what counts most in life.”可知，这本书提醒我们去发现生活中最应该珍惜的东西。故选D。
2．What do WarandMillieMcGonigle and SimonB．Rhymin’ have in common?
A．They are both inspirational stories.
B．They are both set in cruel war times.
C．They both reflect characters’ weaknesses.
D．They both involve principles of survival.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据War and Millie McGonigle中“WarandMillieMcGonigle is an inspiring story that tackles the topic of life and death.”及Simon B．Rhymin’中“SimonB．Rhymin’ is a book that gives confidence to readers who are going through similar struggles.”可知，这两本书的共同之处在于它们都是励志故事。故选A。
3．Which book helps us learn to relate to others?
A．TheOneThingYou’dSave.
B．WarandMillieMcGonigle.
C．SimonB．Rhymin’．
D．RezDogs.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据Rez Dogs中“Malian learns to think about what other people have gone through and how they are feeling during the pandemic(疫情)”可知，RezDogs帮助我们思考别人的感受。故选D。
