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The Best Books to Give as Graduation Gifts
Any recent graduate will enjoy reading through these books that make excellent graduation gifts．
This Is Water by David Foster Wallace
Perfect for：All grads．Here’s why：David Foster Wallace only delivered one graduation address in his career，and his message was so lasting that the entire speech was published in hardcover．What’s unique about Wallace’s words：Though he warns graduates of the ordinariness of day-to-day adult life，he reminds them that their newly acquired skills can help them maintain awareness and sympathy as they move forward for success．
Bounce by Matthew Syed
Perfect for：Both artists and athletes．Here’s why：In this optimistic guide to success，the United Kingdom table tennis champion Syed combines detailed research with his own experiences to backhand the general perception that talent is merely based on genetics(基因)．In studying the achievements of great artists，composers，and athletes，Syed finds they have one thing in common：hours，and hours，and hours of practice—about 10，000 hours each．
Leave Your Mark by Aliza Licht
Perfect for：The ambitious recent-grad trying to figure out how to make it．Here’s why：This is not just a career advice book，but a whole instructor in novel form．Famous fashion communications executive(总监)Aliza Licht shares her secrets for successful personal branding(品牌)and how to do well as someone just starting their career．It’s just like meeting someone for coffee and career advice but in written form．
Rising Strong by Brené Brown
Perfect for：People looking for ways to handle rejection better．Here’s why：Rejection is part of life，but it takes time to learn how to handle it．In this advice—filled book，Brené Brown teaches readers how to make the most out of rejections and failures that unavoidably happen．Reading it will make you view rejection emails in a new light．
1. What message is conveyed in the book This Is Water?
A. Treasure every critical moment in life．
B. Learn to expand the comfort zone．
C. Keep mastering various skills．
D. Dig into recipes for success．
2. What can we learn from the book Bounce?
A. Constant dropping wears the stone．
B. Hope for the best，prepare for the worst．
C. A thousand-mile journey begins with a single step．
D. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom．
3. Whose book is targeted at an unsuccessful jobseeker?
A. David Foster Wallace． B. Matthew Syed．
C. Aliza Licht． D. Brené Brown．
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了可以作为毕业礼物最好的几本书。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据This Is Water by David Foster Wallace中的“he reminds them that their newly acquired skills can help them maintain awareness and sympathy as they move forward for success.”可知，他提醒他们，新获得的技能可以帮助他们在迈向成功的过程中保持意识和同情心。由此可知，This Is Water传达出的信息是不断掌握各种技能。故选C项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Bounce by Matthew Syed中的“In studying the achievements of great artists，composers，and athletes，Syed finds they have one thing in common：hours，and hours，and hours of practice—about 10，000 hours each．”可知，在研究伟大的艺术家、作曲家和运动员的成就时，赛义德发现他们有一个共同之处:时间，时间，练习时间——每个人大约1万个小时的练习时间。由此可知，从Bounce这本书中，我们能学到滴水穿石。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Rising Strong by Brené Brown中的“In this advice—filled book，Brené Brown teaches readers how to make the most out of rejections and failures that unavoidably happen．Reading it will make you view rejection emails in a new light．”可知，在这本充满建议的书中，Brené Brown教授读者如何从不可避免的拒绝和失败中获得最大的收获。阅读它会让你从一个新的角度看待拒绝邮件。由此可知，Brené Brown的书是针对不成功的求职者的。故选D项。
