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If you’re among the millions of people spending more time at home in these special times, you may find you’re reading more — and there are lots of new books arriving to keep you entertained.
The Fascinators
By Andrew Eliopoulos
A must-read for persons who like magic, “The Fascinators” is an attractive tale of young love and friendship. In a town where magic is opposed, a group of friends brought together by an amateur magic club guide their love lives, relationships and social mix-ups.
The Paris Hours
By Alex George
“The Paris Hours” takes place over the course of a single day in 1927 in the City of Light, but is told through the stories of four characters. The story explores the effects and events of World War I and the magnificence of Paris through four characters’ angles, and the climax brings their paths together in an exciting read that you won’t be able to put down.
The Queen’s Secret
By Karen Harper .
A fictional account set in 1939 about the mother of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ, once described by Hitler as “the most dangerous woman in the world.” She decides to make the reign of her husband, King George VI, successful, through a story that’s full of royal secrets. This book is a must-read for history lovers and fans of “The Crown.”
The Tourist Attraction
By Sarah Morgenthaler
This is a romantic story that takes place in — you guessed it — Moose Springs, Alaska. The owner of a small-town diner frequented by tourists, named The Tourist Trap, crosses paths with an out-of-towner love interest through an act of kindness.
1. Who might be more interested in the book written by Andrew Eliopoulos?
A. History lovers. B. Magic lovers.
C. Travel lovers. D. War lovers.
2. Which of the following tells about stories happening in the First World War?
A. The Tourist Attraction. B. The Fascinators.
C. The Queen’s Secret. D. The Paris Hours.
3. What kind of book is The Tourist Attraction?
A. A love story. B. A folk tale.
C. A detective story. D. A historical story.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章给读者推荐了几本新书。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Fascinators部分中的By Andrew Eliopoulos及A must-read for persons who like magic可知，对于喜欢魔法的人来说，这是一本必读的书。由此可知，魔法爱好者可能对Andrew Eliopoulos的书更感兴趣。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Paris Hours部分中的The story explores the effects and events of World War I and the magnificence of Paris through four characters’ angles可知，故事从四个人物的角度探讨了第一次世界大战的影响和事件，以及巴黎的辉煌。由此可知，The Paris Hours讲述发生在第一次世界大战中的故事。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据The Tourist Attraction部分中的This is a romantic story that takes place in — you guessed it — Moose Springs, Alaska. The owner of a small-town diner frequented by tourists, named The Tourist Trap, crosses paths with an out-of-towner love interest through an act of kindness.可知，这是一个浪漫的故事，发生在——你猜对了——阿拉斯加的驼鹿泉。一个名叫“游客陷阱”的小镇餐馆老板，通过一个善意的举动与一个外地恋人相遇。由此可知，The Tourist Attraction是一个爱情故事。故选A。
