题目内容
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One Hundred Years of Solitude By Gabriel Garcia Marquez
It's a book full of colorful characters set in the fictional town of Macondo. The story,which involves six generations of one family,begins with the romantic dreams of the town,s founder,Jose Arcadio Buendia,and ends with the ruin of his family line and the city he tried to make great. It,s an interesting book in which so much happens. It will inspire you to connect with your family,love more deeply,dream bigger,and find deeper truths within yourself. Marquez was awarded the 1982 Nobel Prize for Literature. One Hundred Years of Solitude has been translated into more than three dozen languages.
—Susan Farris,Washington, D. C.
Tuesdays with Morrie By Mitch Albom
After discovering his college professor,Morrie,was dying,author Mitch Albom spent fourteen Tuesday afternoons with him learning life's lessons. Many people have found inspiration in the dying man's last words on aging,family,marriage,and culture,to name a few. Yet,those who have done a lot of soul-searching of their own might not find self-help books very necessary. Nevertheless,with our busy lives,it is always good to be reminded of the things that are most important in life. Overall,Tuesdays with Morrie is a quick read with a long-lasting impact.
—Michael Langdon,San Francisco
The Tipping Point By Malcolm Gladwell
My sister is a marketing major,and she lent me this book. At first it seemed pretty technical — I know nothing about marketing — but I finally got the message. Gladwell explains that ideas spread through society much like viruses do. He also says that certain people are naturally effective communicators who help spread these ideas. And,if the situation is right for an idea to spread, sometimes a small change can then cause it to spread like wildfire. He illustrates(阐述) his point with convincing examples of successful ideas that have changed the world.
—Kate Howson,Manchester
33. What can we learn about One Hundred Years of Solitude?
A. It was written in 1982.
B. It,s an inspirational story.
C. Its hero's dream finally came true.
D. It,s based on the author's true life.
34. In Michael Langdon,s mind, Tuesdays with Morrie .
A. is worth reading
B. is hard to understand
C. should expand its impact
D. should discuss more life's lessons
35. Which of the following does Malcolm Gladwell probably agree with?
A. Humans are bom to change the world.
B. Little things can make a big difference.
C. Common people can't change the world.
D. Successful men also need others’ help.
D篇(文学)
本文是应用文。文章是关于三本书的读者评论。
33. B. 细节理解题。由Susan Farris介绍 的 It will inspire you to connect with your family,love more deeply,dream bigger,and find deeper truths within yourself可知,《百年孤独》这部小说讲述了一个激励人心的故事。
34. A. 推理判断题。由 Michael Langdon介绍的 Many people have found inspiration in the dying man,s last words 和 is a quick read with a long-lasting impact 可知,他认为《相约星期二》这本书值得一读。
35. B. 推理判断题。由《引爆流行》的作者在其书中阐述的if the situation is right for an idea to spread,sometimes a small change can then cause it to spread like wildfire可知,该书作者认为微小的事情也会产生大的影响。