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An Insider’s History of the Swingin' Medallions
Author: Carrol Blessoe
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This book records the story of eight young guys, the Swingin' Medallions, born in a small town in America, who become a national sense in the music world.
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This book is based on a girl’s true story. Separated from her happy home and placed with drug-addicted relatives, Nia sinks into a depression and attempts to set herself on fire.The love of another child lights up her darkness and brings her out!
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Author: E.L.James
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This is a new romantic story. Life has been easy for Maxim Trevelyan. But all that changes when he meets an unexpected, young woman who's recently arrived in England. After some awkward moments and dramatic incidents, he finally wins the lady’s heart.
1. What can we know about the book"An Insider's History of the Swingin' Medallions"?
A. It tells a story of adventure.
B. It's a romantic story.
C. It tells the story of some young musicians.
D. It's about Edward A.Nieto's struggling life.
2. Which book with a paperback is in the lowest price?
A. Saving Nia.
B. The Mister.
C. An Insider’s History of the Swingin’ Medallions.
D. Road to Freedom-My Life and Journey from a 3rd World Country.
3. Which of the following sentences is True?
A. Saving Nia is a story about a girl addicted to drugs.
B. Road to Freedom is a book based on a romantic story.
C. The young woman in The Mister fell in love with Maxim Trevelyan at first.
D. Three of the E-books are from the same website.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四本新书 作者、价格、电子书和内容情节等情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据An Insider’s History of the Swingin' Medallions部分中This book records the story of eight young guys, the Swingin' Medallions, born in a small town in America, who become a national sense in the music world.（这本书记录了八个名字叫Swingin’Medallions的年轻人的故事，他们出生在美国的一个小镇，他们成为了音乐界中具有民族意识的代表。）可知An Insider’s History of the Swingin' Medallions讲述了一些年轻音乐家的故事。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。分析四本书的paperback价格可知，只有Road to Freedom-My Life and Journey from a 3rd World Country.是四本书当中价格最低的，只有$19.99。故选D。
3题详解】
细节理解题。对比可知，An Insider’s History of the Swingin' Medallions、Road to Freedom- My Life and Journey from a 3rd World Country以及The Mister的电子书都来自同一个网站：www.xlibris.com。故选D。
【点睛】文章主题和中心思想的阐述往往需要大量细节信息的支持，这些细节对于理解全文内容至关重要，同时也是归纳和概括文章中心思想的基础。命题人往往会要求考生根据不同的要求阅读文章，以获得某些特定的信息，或准确地寻求所需的细节，并对细节进行直接或间接辨认和理解。有一种文章细节理解题是一一对应型。答案与题目在表达形式和意义上直接吻合，一一对应，一目了然。属于浅层次的阅读试题，分数比例较少。解答此类试题时，不必通篇细看原文，而应采取“带着问题找答案”的方法，先从问题中抓住关键性词语（题眼），然后以此为线索，运用略读及查读的技巧快速在文章中寻找与此问题相关的：段落、语句，仔细品味，对照比较，确定答案。如第一小题，根据An Insider’s History of the Swingin' Medallions部分中This book records the story of eight young guys, the Swingin' Medallions, born in a small town in America, who become a national sense in the music world.（这本书记录了八个名字叫Swingin’Medallions的年轻人的故事，他们出生在美国的一个小镇，他们成为了音乐界中具有民族意识的代表。）可知An Insider’s History of the Swingin' Medallions讲述了一些年轻音乐家的故事。故选C。
