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Book 5 Unit 13 People
阅读·提速练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Independence is something that can be difficult to achieve.But don’t worry because here we have four books that can help you.If you don’t buy less than three of them,you’ll be given a 20% discount!
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Taking care of your finance is hard.Dave Ramsey,a famous businessman,is here to take you on the whole process of planning your finance,and show the myths of cash advances and debt consolidation(债务重整),to make sure your finance is healthy.
Price:$14.49
Grace’s Guide by Grace Helbig
Grace Helbig shared her tips to becoming a grown-up.The book is full of personal stories of Helbig,her struggles and the lessons she learnt from failing many times.This book is your on-the-go fun read with pictures and drawings of Helbig,and worksheets(工作表) to practice.
Price:$7.95
The Oh She Glows Cookbook by Angela Liddon
Having suffered from eating disorder and living on diet,Angela Liddon promised to eat healthily forever.She threw out her fat-free butter spray(黄油喷雾) and low-calorie frozen dinners after learning how to properly cook.This book contains more than 100 recipes(食谱) covering breakfast,salads,soups,power snacks and the main dishes for a healthy meal at any time of the day.We all know that healthy eating is all part of being independent.
Price:$22.22
Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
Life can be hard,especially when it comes to relationships with others.In the book,Strayed gives advice on love and life.She writes about different subjects:a son rejected by his parents,a mother who has lost her child.And the message hidden throughout all her advice is always that,if you want a good life,you have to create it.
Price:$8.76
语篇解读 本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四本书,它们可以在如何独立方面帮助你。
1.How much will you save at least if you buy three of the listed books?
A.$5.68. B.$6.24.
C.$8.95. D.$9.10.
答案 B
解析 数字计算题。根据第一段最后一句可知,如果你买至少3本书以上,就会得到20%的折扣,如果你买了三本书,至少能省(14.49+7.95+8.76)×0.2=6.24,即能省 $6.24。故选B。
2.What is special for the book