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UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(一) 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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Wonderful children's books are being written every year. Below you'll find some of the best new children's books this year.
Ways to Make Sunshine
by Renée Watson
Ryan lives with her parents in Washington happily. But when Ryan's dad loses his job, things start to change. Her family has to sell their car and move into a smaller house. What's worse, Ryan has to deal with the pressures of the fourth grade. But she knows how to make the best out of a bad situation. For ages 6 and up.
Freedom, We Sing
by Amyra Leon
This is a book that explains what freedom means. “Is it a place? Is it a thought? Can it be bought?” Through conversations with a mother and her young daughter, this book discusses the ways in which people all over the world are finding ways to live freely. For ages 4 and up.
My Place
by Nadia Wheatley
Have you ever wondered who lived in your house before you did? This book lets you look at the past and see what Australia was like many generations ago. It tells the story of 21 children who have lived on one piece of land in the middle of Sydney from 1788 until 1988.For ages 5-11.
Matilda
by Roald Dahl
Matilda is a gifted child who loves to learn. But she is ignored by her parents and relatives. The only one who recognizes her talents is her kind teacher, Miss Honey. Matilda just played jokes on the bullies in her life. She's too smart to get caught. This story will connect with every kid who has ever felt ignored. For ages 8 and up.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了今年最好的4本儿童新书。
1.Which book should be chosen for a kid of age 4?
A.Ways to Make Sunshine.
B.Freedom, We Sing.
C.My Place.
D.Matilda.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据Freedom, We Sing部分中“For ages 4 and up.”可知,这本书适合4岁的儿童。
2.Whose book can make you know more about the history of Australia?
A.Renée Watson. B.Amyra Leon.
C.Nadia Wheatley. D.Roald Dahl.
解析:选C 细节理解题。根据My Place部分中的第二句可知,Nadia Wheatley写的书介绍了澳大利亚的历史。
3.Who helped Matilda most?
A.Her teacher. B.Her parents.
C.Her relatives. D.Her clas