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As much as we may want to protect children from all the terrible, horrible and very had things in life, too often we don’t get a choice. These four new kids’ books serve as guides for a variety of difficulties and as important reminders that we have a choice in how we react to such trails___1___These stories introduce young readers to relatable characters who are processing and recovering from hardships and sorrows. Each book, in its own way, offers a guide for young readers who are facing their won struggles. Together, they teach a lesson for us all in resilience （还原能力）and hope.
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The Secret Horses Of Briar Hill
By Megan Shepherd
Twelve-year-old Emmaline has a secret: she can see winged horses in the mirrors at Briar Hili hospital, a British hospital for children during World War Ⅱ. The magical adventures of the horses come to life as Emmaline recovers from her illness and must face the sickness of those she loves.
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Goodbye Days
By JeffZentner
Carver Briggs blames himself for the deaths of his three best friends(he sent the text message that likely caused the car accident resulting in their deaths). What’s more, he could face a criminal investigation into his role. The novel follows his journey as he tries his best to make peace with his loss and guilt.
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StefSoto, Taco Queen
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Why Can’t Grangma Remember My Name?
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By Jennifer Torres
Now in middle school, Estefania Stef Soto has become embarrassed by her Mexican-American family’s food truck and is tired of being joked at school as the “taco（墨西哥煎玉米卷）queen.” But when the family business is threatened, she becomes one of its biggest protectors and learns to accept her identity.
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By Kent L Karosen, Illustrated by Chana Sticfel
Driven by questions from Ashley, a child whose grandmother has Alzhelmer’s （早老性痴呆病）, this book offers an outline for families dealing with the illness. Drawings in this book are done by children and by Alzheimer’s patients
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1. “Such trials” in paragraph 1 most probably refers to ______.
A. creative processes B. lovable characters
C. painful reminders D. difficult experiences
2. Suppose you have just moved from Asia to America and your kids have trouble getting along with others at school, which of the following books are you going to pick for your children?
A. The Secret Horses Of Briar Hill
B. Goodbye Days
C. Stef Soto, Taco Queen
D. Why Can’t Grandma Remember My Name?
3. The author writes this passage to ______.
A. share some new parental skills with parents
B. teach kids how to write some dramatic stories
C. start a discussion on the topics of the new books
D. introduce some newly published books for kids
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了四本儿童读物，它们通过一些经历困难和磨难的人物来教导儿童如何面对困难。
【1题详解】
词义猜测题。根据前文中These four new kids’ books serve as guides for a variety of difficulties 这四本新的儿童读物可以作为各种困难的指南，可知这些书主要是教我们如何面对困难。故选D。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Stef Soto, Taco Queen的简介可知，Stef Soto因为自己的家庭而感到尴尬，也厌倦了被人称为“taco queen”，根据But when the family business is threatened, she becomes one of its biggest protectors and learns to accept her identity. 但当家族企业受到威胁时，她成了最大的保护者之一，并学会接受自己的身份。可知后来她开始接受自己的身份，适应新的环境；而题中因为搬家到文化差异大的地方去，肯定不能马上适应环境，故读Stef Soto, Taco Queen能帮助孩子克服困难，适应环境。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。本文主要是简单介绍了四本新出的儿童读物，故作者的目的是介绍一些最新出版的儿童读物。故选D。
