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[2020·潍坊市高三下学期模拟考试(二)]Summer vacation is the perfect time to catch up on all that reading you couldn't do during the busy school year. Here are some of the best YA books to read this summer.
◆Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
More than anything, Spensa wants to become a pilot and defend her planet against the frequent attacks from alien starfighters. When she discovers the wreckage (残骸) of an old battleship, she realizes that her dreams might be within reach.
◆Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
Put on your crimesolving cap and get swept away in this thrilling novel about a girl, a boy, and a string of unsolved murders. As threats and clues pile up, you'll be burning the midnight oil trying to finish the book before dawn.
◆Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak
The five Dunbar brothers haven't seen their father in eight years. When he reappears and asks for help building a bridge, only the middle brother, Clay, agrees to go with him. Unforgettable and touching, it is a mustread story.
◆If I'm Being Honest by Emily Wibberley and Austin SiegemundBroka
In an effort to win her boyfriend back, Cameron decides to become a nicer person and make up for people she's hurt. Loosely based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, this is a delightfully sweet and positive tale of selfdiscovery, and true love.
1．Who may be interested in Skyward?
A．Pilots on battleships. B．Fans of outer space.
C．Peace keepers. D．Planet defenders.
2．Which book is probably a detective story?
A．Skyward.
B．Two Can Keep a Secret.
C．Bridge of Clay.
D．If I'm Being Honest.
3．What is special about If I'm Being Honest?
A．It is a work of joint authors.
B．It is one of Shakespeare's plays.
C．It mainly talks about being honest.
D．It appeals to readers feeling hopeless.
