题目内容
【题目】Are you looking for a book to prepare your mood for the Thanksgiving holiday? Here are four favorite Thanksgiving books, perfect for curling up by the fire on a cool November night, or reading together with your family. They are written for children, but can be appreciated at any age.
1. Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving
The story of Squanto is about an Indian who was captured at age 12 and sold into slavery. He was taken from his native America, raised by a Christian family and taught about faith in God. After 10 years he was sent back to America and discovered that an epidemic had killed everyone from his village. Squanto then learned that God had a purpose for his life.
Author: Eric Metaxas
Hardcover; 36 Pages.
2. Thanksgiving, A Time to Remember
This book is designed to help families rediscover "the roots of thankfulness" and the "joy of tradition" on Thanksgiving. As you gather together, take some time to remember that Thanksgiving is not just about turkey and football. Review Thanksgiving history, research God's Word about remembrance, and learn original ways to create enduring memories. This book incorporates an instrumental CD of Thanksgiving hymns.
Author: Barbara Rainey
Hardcover; 80 Pages.
3. An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving
This newer edition picture book adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic holiday story will truly bring to life the old-fashioned spirit of Thanksgiving. On the day before Thanksgiving, Ma and Pa must depart to help an ailing neighbor, leaving their children in charge of preparing the meal.Upon their return, the parents discover a delightfully strange Thanksgiving dinner.
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Hardcover; 32 Pages.
4. If You Were at The First Thanksgiving
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live among the original pilgrim children? What did they wear? What did they eat? What games did they play? This Thanksgiving step back in time as you teach your kids about life in the 1620s when settlers first celebrated their thankfulness to God in America.
Author: Anna Kamma
Paperback; 64 Pages.
【1】Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?
A. An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving by Anna Kamma has the least pages.
B. Squanto has a narrow escape from a disaster by chance.
C. The third book was adapted from Louisa May Alcott's classic holiday story.
D. The fourth book described how settlers celebrated Thanksgiving in the 1620s.
【2】What’s the main purpose of the passage?
A. To persuade children to enjoy the four books.
B. To tell how to celebrate Thanksgiving.
C. To explain the spirit of Thanksgiving.
D. To introduce the four books to readers.
【答案】
【1】A
【2】D
【解析】本文介绍四本最受欢迎的有关感恩节的书。它们是为孩子们写的,但任何年龄都可以欣赏。
【1】A
细节理解题。根据An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving中可知,Author: Louisa May Alcott
Hardcover; 32 Pages.由此得知A. An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving by Anna Kamma has the least pages.是错误的,故选A。
【2】D
主旨大意题。根据第一段中Here are four favorite Thanksgiving books, perfect for curling up by the fire on a cool November night, or reading together with your family. They are written for children, but can be appreciated at any age.可知,本文介绍四本最受欢迎的有关感恩节的书。它们是为孩子们写的,但任何年龄都可以欣赏。故选D。