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Here are some best sellers of 2018 at Amazon.
The car
Fourteen-year-old Terry’s parents never pay him much attention.So when they both disappear after one of their all-too-frequent arguments，Terry isn’t exactly eager for them to come home.On his own，he fixes an abandoned car.Though he doesn’t know much about driving，he gets behind the wheel and heads west，with the intention of visiting an uncle in Oregon.It’s an exciting and sometimes dangerous journey.Along the way，he learns a lot about people，about America——and most importantly，about himself.
The Running Dream
Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident.
As she struggles to cope with her prosthesis(义肢)and many other difficulties，Jessica develops a close relationship with Rosa，a girl who has a cancer and sees right into Jessica’s heart.
With the support of family，friends，a coach，and her teammates，Jessica is able to run again.But that’s not enough for her now.She doesn’t just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her.
Have a New Teenager by Friday
Do you know this person?
His bedroom looks like a garbage dump.
She changes clothes three times before breakfast.
It seems that he／she never agrees with you.
Congratulations! You have a teenager in your home.But you needn’t feel helpless.In fact，you’re just five days away from your teenager asking.“What can I do to help?”Internationally recognized family expert Dr.Kevin Leman will help you get real results—really fast.
Boy Robot
Seventeen-year-old Isaak discovers the truth about his origin:a government—made human.But a deadly military force is trying to kill him.He and the other Robots can only find protection from the Underground—a secret network of Robots and humans working together to ensure a coexistent future.Isaak must decide whether to hold on to his humanity and face possible death or to embrace his true nature in order to survive.
If you are interested in any of the books，click here for further information:
https:／／www.amazon.com/.
21. Which book is a science fiction?
A. The Car. B. The Running Dream.
C. Have a New Teenager by Friday. D. Boy Robot.
22. Which of the following isn’t conveyed in The Running Dream?
A. Friendship. B. Modesty. C. Bravery. D. Determination.
23. Who is the book Have a New Teenager by Friday in tended for?
A. Experts. B. Teenagers. C. Parents. D. Teachers.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C
【解析】
本文属于应用文中的广告类短文，主要介绍了2018年Amazon上四本畅销书的主要内容。
【21题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一部分前三句“Seventeen-year-old Isaak discovers the truth about his origin: a government—made human. But a deadly military force is trying to kill him. He and the other Robots can only find protection from the Underground—a secret network of Robots and humans working together to ensure a coexistent future.”可知本书主要讲述的是机器人Isaak和人类共同努力为有一个同时共存的未来而斗争的故事。属于科幻小说，故D项正确。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二部分第二段“As she struggles to cope with her prosthesis(义肢)and many other difficulties，Jessica develops a close relationship with Rosa，a girl who has a cancer and sees right into Jessica’s heart.”可知在事故里Jessica失去了一条腿，但她并没有丧失对生活的信心，而是勇敢地面对挫折，努力克服困难；并且和Rosa成为了好朋友。体现出了友谊、勇敢和决心，此部分并没有涉及到谦虚。故B项正确。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三部分倒数2、3句“You have a teenager in your home. But you needn’t feel helpless. In fact，you’re just five days away from your teenager asking. “What can I do to help?””句中的You指家里有孩子的父母亲，所以“Have a New Teenager by Friday”此书是写给父母亲的。故C项正确。
B
Feeding birds is a popular way to watch wildlife.But experts say it might put wild birds at risk.
Feeding birds is not necessary for their survival except in extreme weather conditions.Feeders(喂食器)can definitely help birds get through that kind of weather.But most birds eat insects and show little interest in bird feeders.For those birds，we can grow native plants in a natural environment.Birds which are fond of eating seeds will be more likely to come to feeders if there is some cover nearby.This lets them feed and then fly to protective areas，such as in trees.
The most common mistake people make with their bird feeders is that they put feeders in places where birds are easily frightened by passers-by，risk being hurt by cats，or risk flying into windows.
So set up a bird feeder at least one meter away from a window.That way，if a bird gets frightened，it won’t get killed when it hits the glass.Owners of cats should keep them inside home so they can’t hurt the birds.
Some birds are more aggressive at feeders.They eat a lot and do not leave much food for other birds.A solution is to put the food in more than one place by using different kinds of seeds or fruits.This can also increase the number and diversity of birds in your neighborhood.But don’t feed wild birds anything salty，like potato chips，or food that could choke them，like bread.
Pay attention to food quality and freshness.Unprotected food left too long in feeders will turn moldy(发霉)，which can kill wildlife.
Another word of advice:Always provide a supply of clean water for birds，but use care when looking for the right birdbath.If the birdbaths are too deep for birds，putting a few large stones in the water can give the birds a place to sit.
24. What’s the most common mistake about feeding birds?
A. Putting feeders in improper places. B. Providing food in inappropriate time.
C. Leaving feeders unprotected. D. Supplying dirty and deep water.
25. Which of the following may not be suitable for feeding birds?
A. Seeds. B. Bread. C. Fruit. D. Insects.
26. The author advises helping more birds by_________.
A. increasing the number of feeders
B. cleaning the birds with clean water
C. putting more large stones in the feeders
D. keeping aggressive birds away from the feeders
27. What is the text mainly about?
A. Problems with bird feeding.
B. Where to place bird feeders.
C. Popular ways of protecting wild birds.
D. How to feed wild birds safely and healthily.
【答案】24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文，人们在喂鸟的时候无意中会给鸟儿带来危险，文章具体解释了这些危险并提出了安全喂鸟的建议。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The most common mistake people make with their bird feeders is that they put feeders in places where birds are easily frightened by passers-by，risk being hurt by cats，or risk flying into windows.”可知人们在喂鸟的时候，最常见的错误是把喂鸟器放在错误的地方，这样给鸟儿带来了很多危险。故A项正确。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段最后一句“But don’t feed wild birds anything salty，like potato chips，or food that could choke them，like bread.”可知作者建议人们不要喂给鸟儿薯条和面包，因为这些食物不适合喂鸟。故B项正确。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段第三句“A solution is to put the food in more than one place by using different kinds of seeds or fruits.”可知作者建议我们把食物放在多个地方，并提供不同种类的食物。这样做，自然是要增加喂鸟器的数量。故A项正确。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Feeding birds is a popular way to watch wildlife. But experts say it might put wild birds at risk.”可知本文主要讲述的是喂鸟会给鸟儿带来一定的危险；第三段介绍了具体的危险，后四段里提出具体的安全喂鸟的建议。故D项“How to feed wild birds safely and healthily”符合本文中心思想，故选择D项。
