A
The Middler
by Kirsty Applebaum
Eleven-year-old Maggie lives in Fennis Wick, enclosed and protected from the outside world. Her brother Jed is the eldest, a hero. Her younger brother is Trig—everyone loves Trig. But Maggie's just a middler； she is left behind. In this book, we experience the sadness of being the forgotten middle child, the child with no voice, even in her own family.
Dennis in Jurassic Bark
by Nigel Auchterlounie
Beanotown is in trouble again, and this time the danger is Jurassic! Dennis， latest adventure is filled with fun, including Vikings, Victorians and soon, along with puzzles for you to finish. Can you help Dennis save Beanotown from the prehistoric invasion?
Little Book for Big Changes
by Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann
Including more than 100 activities, try-outs, games, puzzles and tips, Little Book for Big Changes offers fun and creative ways to bring people together to help change the world. Understand more about big problems in the world such as inequality and climate change, and be empowered to help make the world a better place.
The Saga of Erik the Viking
by Terry Jones
In this illustrated story, Erik the Viking sets out with his trusty team of men in search of the land where the Sun goes at night. On his journey, he will meet adventures that will put his courage to the test.
21. Who told a story about an unseen child in a family?
A. Terry Jones. B. Kirsty Applebaum.
C. Nigel Auchterlounie. D. Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann.
22. Which book is proper for kids who love prehistoric-related stories?
A. The Middler. B. Little Book for Big Changes.
C. Dennis in Jurassic Bark. D. The Saga of Erik the Viking.
23. What is special about Little Book for Big Changes"!
A. It is about two people. B. It is an adventure book.
C. It has pictures inside to help kids read. D. It teaches kids to care for the world.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。主要向读者介绍了四本书，包括书名、作者和主要内容。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Middler部分中的“But Maggie’ s just a middler; she is left behind”（但Maggie只是个中间儿，被远远甩在后面。）以及we experience the sadness of being the forgotten middle child, the child with no voice, even in her own family（我们可以体验被遗忘的中间孩子的悲伤。就算在自己家里，她也没有话语权。）可知，这本书讲述了一个不受家庭成员重视的孩子的故事。故选B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Dennis in Jurassic Bark部分中的“Can you help Dennis save Beano town from the prehistoric invasion”（你能帮助Dennis拯救Beano小镇不被史前生物入侵吗？）可知，这本书与史前生物入侵有关。故选C项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。由Little Book for Big Changes部分中的“Understand more about big problems in the world such as inequality and climate change, and be empowered to help make the world a better place”（更多地了解世界上的重大问题，如不平等问题和气候变化问题。并被给予把世界变得更好的勇气。）可知，这本书让孩子们了解当前世界的问题，如不平等、气候变化等，帮助其树立让世界变得更美好的信念，并落实到行动中。故选D项。
