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(2019·湖北七校第一次联考)Leaders shape history and here is a selection of the most remarkable views into these public figures plus firsthand accounts by those with access to them.
Margaret Thatcher by Charles Moore (2013)
Before Moore published the first volume of his biography, there had already been a mountain of books on Thatcher. Moore’s account is different. He shows that far from being fearless, she could often be fearful without cause. The final volume will include her fall from power.
Harold Wilson by Ben Pimlott (1992)
Harold Wilson had become a ghostly figure when this book was published in 1992. The absence heightened a sense of mystery. Who was he? How to explain his seemingly contradictory characteristics? Pimlott solves some of the mysteries; the book is detailed until Wislon’s final phase as prime minister in 1974.
Churchill by Roy Jenkins (2001)
Jenkins writes as a politician as well as a historian, analyzing Churchill’s historic moves from the opinions of one who had also spoken in the Commons. Jenkins had resigned from high positions in battles over policy, and as one that changed parties, though not as frequently as Churchill did.
Roy Jenkins by John Campbell (2014)
Campbell calmly narrates many political and personal dramas, including Jenkins’ intense relationship with Anthony Crosland when they were both students at Oxford. Campbell also addresses Jenkins’ various affairs with women. Like Jenkins’ political heroes, he led many lives. Campbell is sharp in describing each of them.
Diaries, Volumes One to Six by Alastair Campbell (2017)
Love or hate him, Campbell remains the master of the inside story, not just because of his unusual ideas on the relationship between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. This is an incredibly detailed book on what it’s like to live inside No. 10：the cruel space of events; and the constant conflict with the media.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了五本有关改变历史的世界伟人的传记，书的作者是掌握这一伟人的第一手资料者。文章具体介绍了作者姓名、出版时间、书的内容等。
1．Which of the following leaders has the largest number of books written about him/her?
A．Harold Wilson. B．Churchill.
C．Margaret Thatcher. D．Tony Blair.
C 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，在摩尔出版他的第一本传记之前，已经有很多关于撒切尔夫人的书了；其他四本书的介绍中都没有提及曾经有专门介绍该政治家的书出版。据此可知，在介绍的五个政治领导人中，写撒切尔夫人的书最多，故C项正确。
2．Which writer was once a politician?
A．Ben Pimlott. B．Charles Moore.
C．John Campbell. D．Roy Jenkins.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知，詹金斯是一位政治家，也是一位历史学家。故D项正确。其他作者都没有提及曾经是政治家。
3．What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage?
A．To introduce some histories on elections.
B．To recommend some books on leaders.
C．To tell some mysteries about historians.
D．To think highly of some famous leaders.
B 解析：写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了五本有关改变历史的世界伟人的传记，书的作者是掌握这一伟人的第一手资料者，文章具体介绍了作者的姓名、出版时间、书的内容等。据此可知，本文旨在推荐一些关于政治领导人的书籍，故B项正确。
