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Goodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the Christmas to come.
1．The Lyrics：1961－2012
By Bob Dylan
Simon & Schuster, $60
What it’s about: This heavy, welltimed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylan, through Tempest.
What’s to love: The times may be changing, but Dylan’s fans are constant, traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves, to sit beside those beloved old large papers.
2．Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song
By Tyler Conroy
Simon & Schuster, $28
What it’s about: An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift, especially the pop star’s countless fans.
What’s to love: Mom and/or Dad, the fan of Taylor Swift, will think you’re pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree(even if it is a book)．
3．Misty Copeland
By Gregg Delman
Rizzoli, $39.95
What it’s about: Starfigure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose(95, to be exact) in photos taken between 2011 and 2014, in the casual setting of dance studios.
What’s to love：Since becoming the first African American woman to be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon, and Delman’s arresting pictures capture(捕捉) her muscular power and elegance.
4．@ NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos
By National Geographic
National Geographic, $19.95
What it’s about: National Geographic’s popular Instagram account (nearly 63 million followers) comes to book form in this title filled with eyepopping images from around the world.
What’s to love: Here’s proof that NatGeo’s talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for fans of more traditional coffeetablesize books, check out National Geographic’s Wild, Beautiful Places：Picture Perfect Journeys Around the Globe($40)．
【解题导语】 本文主要推荐了几本在圣诞节期间值得阅读的书。
21．Which author is noted for literature achievements?
A．Bob Dylan. B．Tyler Conroy.
C．Gregg Delman. D．National Geographic.
A 解析：细节理解题。根据第一本书下的“This heavy, welltimed publication...from his first album, Bob Dylan, through Tempest.”可知， Bob Dylan在文学方面的造诣很高。
22．How much would a photographer normally spend on his favourite books listed?
A．$39.95. B．$19.95.
C．$59.9. D．$99.9.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第三本书下的“and Delman’s arresting pictures capture(捕捉) her muscular power and elegance”和第四本书及其下的“And for fans of more traditional coffeetablesize books...PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe($40)．”可知， 摄影爱好者会对最后介绍的两本书感兴趣，还会对Wild, Beautiful Places：PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe感兴趣，买这三本书他要花$39.95＋$19.95＋$40＝$99.9。
23．Which book would a pop star’s fan probably buy?
A．The Lyrics：1961－2012.
B．Taylor Swift：This Is Our Song.
C．Misty Copeland.
D．@ NatGeo：The Most Popular Instagram Photos.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据第二本书下的“An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift, especially the pop star’s countless fans.”可知， 流行音乐歌手的粉丝们会买Tyler Conroy写的书。
