A
Museum director Sarah Green is a writer, recommending 4 books that influenced her life. Hold Still by Sally Mann (2015)
Mann's story, accompanied by her excellent photography, has given me a model for how to be an artist, wife, mother, daughter, friend, and thoughtful member of humanity, all at the same time.
Swimming Studies by Leanne Shapton (2012)
You might not think you want to read a story about an artist-illustrator's past life as a competitive swimmer and her continuing love for swimming, swimming pools and swimsuits. But you do, you really do. Shapton's acute sense memory and sharp essay, coupled with her own experience and photos, are a pleasure from start to finish.
Learning By Heart by Corita Kent and Jan Steward （1992）
Sister Corita Kent was a beloved and revolutionary art teacher in 1960s in Los Angeles and a gifted printmaker. She was also a firm believer in learning by doing, and this is an essential guide to her teaching philosophy.
Kindred by Octavia Butler （1979）
I've never been a fan of science fiction, but this novel rocked my world. You will be completely involved in the thunder-struck reality of a young writer who finds herself traveling between Los Angeles in 1976 and life among her ancestors on an prewar Maryland farm.
1. Who was probably an excellent sports player in the past?
A. Sally Mann. B. Octavia Butler
C. Corita Kent and Jan Steward. D. Leanne Shapton.
2. Which book talks about teaching skills?
A. Hold Still. B. Learning By Heart.
C. Swimming Studies. D. Kindred.
3. What kind of book is Kindred?
A. A love story. B. A horror story.
C. A fantasy story. D. A fairy tale.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。介绍了作家Sarah Green推荐的四本书。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“You might not think you want to read a story about an artist-illustrator's past life as a competitive swimmer and her continuing love for swimming, swimming pools and swimsuits.”和小标题“Swimming Studies by Leanne Shapton”可知，Leanne Shapton过去是一个很厉害的游泳运动员，并且一直热爱着游泳、游泳池和泳装，所以Leanne Shapton过去是个优秀的运动员，故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“She was also a firm believer in learning by doing, and this is an essential guide to her teaching philosophy.”可知，书中讲她也坚信在实践中学习，这是她教学理念的重要指导。所以这本书是讲教学技巧的，故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“I've never been a fan of science fiction, but this novel rocked my world.”可知，“我”从未喜欢过科幻小说，但这本小说颠覆了“我”的世界，所以这本书是科幻小说，故选C。
