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 advance 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 on 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(工作记录表) 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
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.
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段的“If you don’t buy less than three of them, you’ll be given a 20% discount!”可知,如果你买至少3本书,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(美元)。
答案:B
2. What is special for the book Grace’s Guide?
A. It is about how to grow up healthily.
B. It is mainly about how to work better.
C. It is based on its author’s life experiences.
D. It teaches readers to learn from others’ life stories.
解析:细节理解题。根据Grace’s Guide by Grace Helbig部分的“The book is full of personal stories of Helbig ...”可知,这本书充满了Helbig的个人故事,由此可知,Grace’s Guide这本书的特别之处是基于作者的生活经历。
答案:C
3. Which book should you choose for someone who is bad at getting along with others?
A. Grace’s Guide. B. Tiny Beautiful Things.
C. The Total Money Makeover. D. The Oh She Glows Cookbook.
解析:细节理解题。根据Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed部分的“Life can be hard, especially when it comes to relationships with others.”可知,对于不善于与人相处的人,你应该选择Tiny Beautiful Things这本书。
答案:B
