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Four International Books Every Child Should Read
Konstantin, Gerda Wagener
Written in German, this book follows a shy crocodile named Konstantin who plays the instrument in secret in the jungle. The jungle’s other inhabitants are hiding and listening to him play. In the end, the shy and lonely animal finally finds friendship through his music.
Everyone Poops, Taro Gomi
Written in Japan, this book features the introduction of the toilet habits of a range of animals before explaining that everyone has to use the toilet. Designed to teach children that going to the toilet is nothing to be embarrassed about, the book helps kids to deal with toilet training.
Pettson and Findus, Sven Nordqvist
Pettson and Findus is a series about the adventures of an old man, Pettson, and his cat, Findus, living in the countryside. These stories are beloved in their home country of Sweden. The book describes lots of funny stories which will delight any child.
The Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas
The Three Musketeers was written in France in 1844. A young man named D’Artagnan who leaves home to pursue his dream of joining the Musketeers (火枪手) of the Guard. D’Artagnan isn’t accepted at first, but in the end manages to befriend three musketeers. This book is a must-read for any fans of action and adventures.
1. Which book tells of an animal who can play the instrument?
A. Konstantin. B. Everyone Poops.
C. Pettson and Findus. D. The Three Musketeers.
2. What does Everyone Poops characterize?
A. It helps children to deal with toilet training.
B. It helps children develop an interest in Japanese.
C. It begins by introducing the toilet habits of animals.
D. It stresses the importance of training children in going to the toilet.
3. What do Pettson and Findus and The Three Musketeers have in common?
A. Both of them were written in France.
B. Both of them were written in the 19th century.
C. They both contain adventures.
D. They both tell a story about an old man.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四本每个孩子都应该读的国际书籍，介绍了作者和书大概的故事内容等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中Written in German, this book follows a shy crocodile named Konstantin who plays the instrument in secret in the jungle.可知这本书是用德语写的，讲述了一只名叫康斯坦丁的害羞鳄鱼在丛林里秘密地弹奏乐器的故事。由此可知，Konstantin讲述了一种会演奏乐器的动物。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中Written in Japan, this book features the introduction of the toilet habits of a range of animals before explaining that everyone has to use the toilet.可知这本书写于日本的书，在解释每个人都必须上厕所之前，首先介绍了一系列动物的上厕所习惯。由此可知，Everyone Poops的特别之处是首先介绍动物的厕所习惯。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中Pettson and Findus is a series about the adventures of an old man, Pettson, and his cat, Findus, living in the countryside.(《Pettson and Findus》讲述了一位名叫Pettson的老人和他的猫Findus在乡下的冒险故事)以及最后一段中This book is a must-read for any fans of action and adventures.(这本书是任何动作和冒险迷的必读之书)由此可知，Pettson and Findus和The Three Musketeers的共同之处是它们都包含冒险。故选C。
