A
Lock and Key: The Gadwall Incident Author: Ridley Pearson
Narrator: Nicola Barber Length: 1 Hour 54 Minutes
The New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatcher and Kingdom keepers series, Pearson, brings us the Lock and Key series. Listeners will come to know the dangers that surround the Moriartys before James and Moria are sent off to Baskerville Academy, where they first meet Sherlock Holmes. It's a tale full of false starts and daring getaways, one that will leave listeners desperate to know what's next in the children’s classic.
Anne of Green Gables Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Narrator: Various Readers Length: 10 Hours 32 Minutes
The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children's Classics, Anne of Green Gables which tells the story of a redheaded orphan girl. Despite her "tragical" past, Anne is always able to see the best in things. Anne’s life changes considerably when she is accidentally adopted by the Cuthberts. They plan to send Anne back to the orphanage but before they decide, she has begun to work her way into their hearts.
The Jungle Book Author: Rudyard Kipling
Narrator: Meredith Hughes Length: 5 Hours 2 Minutes
This classic children's book tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves: his adventures with his dear friends Bagheera and the bear Baloo; his capture by the Monkey-People; his attempt at rejoining civilization and his ultimate triumph over the lame tiger. Listeners will learn more about the story of how an innocent child wins the heart of some of the jungle s fiercest creatures.
21. What do the three books have in common?
A. Talking children's classics. B. Best-selling horror stories.
C. Stories of the same topic. D. Miserable stories of orphans.
22. Which of the following best describes Anne?
A. Tolerant and lonely. B. Generous and traditional.
C. Optimistic and smart. D. Humorous and determined.
23. What kind of book is The Jungle Book?
A. A fairy tale. B. A news report.
C. A biography. D. An adventure story
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三本儿童经典读物。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中It's a tale full of false starts and daring getaways, one that will leave listeners desperate to know what's next in the children’s classic.(这是一个充满了错误的开始和大胆的行动的故事，它会让听众不顾一切地想知道这个儿童经典的下一步是什么)；第二段中The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children's Classics, Anne of Green Gables which tells the story of a redheaded orphan girl.(华兹华斯的儿童名著《绿山墙的安妮》采用了最高标准的编辑和制作，它讲述了一个红发孤女的故事)以及最后一段中This classic children's book tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves: his adventures with his dear friends Bagheera and the bear Baloo (这本经典的儿童读物讲述了一个被狼养大的小男孩Mowgli和他的好朋友Bagheera和熊Baloo的冒险故事)由此可知，这三本书共同之处是它们都是儿童经典读物。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中Despite her "tragical" past, Anne is always able to see the best in things. Anne’s life changes considerably when she is accidentally adopted by the Cuthberts. They plan to send Anne back to the orphanage but before they decide, she has begun to work her way into their hearts.可知尽管Anne有过“悲惨”的过去，但她总是能看到事情最好的一面。Anne被Cuthberts一家意外收养后，她的生活发生了相当大的变化。他们计划把Anne送回孤儿院，但在他们决定之前，她已经开始用自己的方式进入他们的心。由此可知，Anne乐观且聪明。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中This classic children's book tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves: his adventures with his dear friends Bagheera and the bear Baloo可知这本经典的儿童读物讲述了一个被狼养大的小男孩Mowgli和他的好朋友Bagheera和熊Baloo的冒险故事。由此可知，The Jungle Book是一个冒险故事。故选D。
