阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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Are you a book lover? Here are some of the hottest books of the season.
The One Thing You’d Save
The One Thing You’d Save is about a homework assignment. Ms. Chang has students choose what they’d save if their home was on fire. Some choose baseball cards or animal toys. One picks a sweater that was passed down for generations. Another chooses a box of memories about a sister who died. This book helps readers learn to figure out what matters most in life.
War and Millie McGonigle
It’s 1941. Millie McGonigle, a 12-year-old girl, was supposed to be living a carefree life. However, she lives in the shadow of World War Ⅱ. War and Millie McGonigle is an inspiring story that tackles the topic of life and death. The story line is driven by vivid characters and their relationships. The interaction between Millie and her little sister, Lily, mirrors the real-life sibling (兄妹) relationships in many families.
Simon B. Rhymin’
Simon is starting fifth grade and hopes to become a famous singer. But he’s shy about using his voice to express his ideas and thoughts. When a teacher asks the class to give an oral presentation, Simon must find the strength to change and overcome his fears. Simon B. Rhymin’ is a book that gives confidence to readers who are going through similar struggles.
Rez Dogs
Rez Dog is a book about an eighth grader named Malian. She’s visiting her grandparents on a Wabanaki reservation when COVID-19 hits. To stay safe, Malian has to stay away from school” and her friends. Many kids will understand this tough situation. During the lockdown, Malian learns to think about what other people have gone through and how they are feeling during the pandemic (疫情).
1. How can The One Thing You’d Save influence us?
A It gets us to preserve sweet family memories.
B. We may find it essential to ensure home safety.
C. We will try our best to improve our academic performance.
D. It reminds us to discover what we should treasure most in life.
2. What do War and Millie McGonigle and Simon . R.hymin’ have in common?
A. They are both inspirational stories.
B. They are both set in cruel war times.
C. They both reflect character weaknesses.
D. They both involve principles of survival.
3. Which book helps us learn to relate to others?
A. The One Thing You’d Save. B. War and Millie McGonigle.
C. Simon B. Rhymin’. D. Rez Dogs.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文为一篇应用文，介绍了四本书的内容。
【详解】1.细节理解题。根据文章The One Thing You’d Save中关键句“This book helps readers learn to figure out what matters most in life.”（这本书帮助读者了解生活中最重要的是什么。）可知，The One Thing You’d Save这本书它提醒我们去发现生活中最应该珍惜的东西。故选D项。
2.推理判断题。根据文章War and Millie McGonigle中关键句“War and Millie McGonigle is an inspiring story that tackles the topic of life and death.”（《战争与米莉·麦格尼格尔》是一个关于生与死的励志故事。）及Simon B. Rhymin’中关键句“When a teacher asks the class to give an oral presentation, Simon must find the strength to change and overcome his fears.”（当老师要求全班同学做口头报告时，西蒙必须找到改变和克服恐惧的力量。）可知，War and Millie McGonigle和Simon B. Rhymin’两本书的共同之处为，它们都是励志故事。故选A项。
3.细节理解题。根据文章Rez Dogs中关键句“Malian learns to think about what other people have gone through and how they are feeling during the pandemic .”（Malian学会了思考其他人经历过什么，以及他们在疫情期间的感受。）可知，Rez Dogs帮助我们思考别人的感受。故选D项。
