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Goodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the event to come.
1．The Lyrics: 1961—2012
By Bob Dylan
Simon & Schuster，$ 60
What it's about: This heavy，well-timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature，from his first album，Bob Dylan，through Tempest.
What's to love: The times may be changing，but Dylan's fans are a constant，traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves，to sit beside those beloved old large papers.
2．Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song
By Tyler Conroy
Simon & Schuster，$ 28
What it's about：An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift，especially the pop star's countless fans.
What's to love: Mom and/or Dad，the fan of Taylor Swift，will think you're pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree (even if it is a book)．
3．Misty Copeland
By Gregg Delman
Rizzoli，$ 39.95
What it's about ：Star-figure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose(95，to be exact)in photos taken between 2011 and 2014，in the casual setting of dance studios.
What's to love: Since becoming the first African American woman to be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre，Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon，and Delman's arresting pictures capture (捕捉)her muscular power and elegance.
4．@ NatGeo : The Most Popular Instagram Photos
By National Geographic
National Geographic，$19.95
What it's about: National Geographic's popular Instagram account (nearly 63 million followers)comes to book form in this title filled with eye-popping images from around the world.
What's to love: Here's proof that NatGeo's talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for fans of more traditional coffee-table-size books，check out National Geographic's Wild，Beautiful Places: Picture-Perfect Journeys Around the Globe ( $ 40)．
【语篇解读】 本文主要推荐了几本在圣诞节期间值得阅读的书。
1．Which author is noted for literature achievements?
A．Bob Dylan. B．Tyler Conroy.
C．Gregg Delman. D．National Geographic.
A [考查细节理解。根据第一本书下的“This heavy，well-timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature，from his first album，Bob Dylan，through Tempest”可知，Bob Dylan在文学方面的造诣很高。]
2．For what event are the books most probably recommended?
A．New Year's Day. B．Christmas Day.
C．One's anniversary. D．Literature awards.
B [考查推理判断。根据第二本书下的“Mom and/or Dad，the fan of Taylor Swift，will think you're pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree (even if it is a book)”可推知，本文所介绍的书都是为即将到来的圣诞节而推荐的。]
3．How much would a photographer normally spend on his favourite books listed?
A．$ 39.95. B．$ 19.95.
C．$ 59.9. D．$ 99.9.
D [考查细节理解。根据第三本书下的“...and Delman's arresting pictures capture(捕捉)her muscular power and elegance”和第四本书下的“And for fans of more traditional coffee-table-size books, check out National Geographic's Wild，Beautiful Places：Picture-Perfect Journeys Around the Globe($40)”可知，摄影爱好者会对最后介绍的两本书感兴趣，还会对Wild，Beautiful Places：Picture-Perfect Journeys Around the Globe感兴趣，买这三本书他要花$39.95＋$19.95＋$40＝$99.9。]
4．Which book would a pop star's fan probably buy?
A．The Lyrics: 1961—2012.
B．Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song.
C．Misty Copeland.
D．@ NatGeo : The Most Popular Instagram Photos.
B [考查细节理解。根据第二本书下的“An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift，especially the pop star's countless fans”可知，流行音乐歌手的粉丝们会买Tyler Conroy写的书。]
