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(2019·吉林省实验中学模考)From The 12 Days of Christmas to See You in the Cosmos, these children’s books are ideal for holiday giving.
The 12 Days of Christmas by Greg Pizzoli
It’s a classic Christmas reading material! It’s a counting lesson! It’s a crazy tale of elephant love. Have you ever wondered how all those calling birds, turtle doves and French hens fit in one room? Pizzoli, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner has your answer.($15.99, ages 3－5) Amazon. com
Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers
Yes, this book by the illustrator(插画家) of the great hit “The Day the Crayons Quit” is for kids ages 3－7, but don’t let that fool you. Inspired by the birth of Jeffers’ first child, this is a father’s “welcome to the earth” letter to his baby, filled with the heady wonder of parenthood. A great gift for new parents.($19.99, ages 3－7) Amazon. com
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate, illustrated by Charles Santoso
When a towering oak tree learns that she may be cut down, she starts getting extraordinarily involved in the lives of the humans below her, particularly a girl who is being escaped due to her ethnicity(种族). A lovely tale about common ground and the power of community.($16.99, ages 8－12) Amazon. com
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Elevenyearold Alex is too busy trying to communicate with space aliens to worry about his troubled family life. When Alex runs away from home to launch his homemade rocket, he finds himself sidetracked by new friends and hints of a family secret.($16.99, ages 10 and up) Amazon. com
【解题导语】 本文主要介绍了四本适合孩子们阅读的书，包括书名、作者、内容、特点以及价格等。
1．Which of the following books is about acting as new parents?
A．Wishtree.
B．The Days of Christmas.
C．Here We Are.
D．See You in the Cosmos.
C 解析：细节理解题。根据题干中的new parents可定位至Here We Are部分。由第二、第三句可知，杰弗斯受第一个孩子出生的启发，这是一个父亲给他的孩子写的“欢迎来到地球” 的信，充满了他当了父亲的激动之情。这是给新手父母的很棒的礼物。据此可知，Here We Are这本书是关于初为人父母的，故选C。
2．How much will you pay for two different books at least?
A．$30.98. B．$31.98.
C．$32.98. D．$33.98.
C 解析：数字计算题。根据题干关键词pay for two different books at least定位至各本书关于价格的介绍。第一本书的价格是$15.99，第二本书的价格是$19.99，第三本书的价格是$16.99，第四本书的价格是$16.99。$15.99和$16.99是最低的价格，总计$32.98。故选C。
3．What can we learn from the book Wishtree?
A．Friendship is more important than anything else in our life.
B．It mainly talks about environmental protection.
C．The girl has difficulty with her school life.
D．Both the tree and the girl are facing crisis.
D 解析：推理判断题。根据Wishtree部分第一句可知，大橡树和女孩都遇到了危机，故选D。
