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Best Books for Kids
The Rabbit Listened
Taylor’s amazing wood-block tower has been ruined by birds, and he’s not sure what to do with his feelings about that. The bear thinks he should get angry; the ostrich thinks he should ignore it; and the hyena thinks he should laugh it off. Then the rabbit comes over and listens to what Taylor thinks, and that helps him figure out what he wants to do next. Ages 3-5.
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings
Coming to Haiti every December from America to spend time with her Aunt Luce, a little girl drinks in the sights and sounds of a town with excitement: “Buses painted with soccer stars.” Aunt Luce is an artist with portraits of Haiti’s heroes lining her studio walls, and every year the little girl asks, “Will you paint me this time, please?” Ages 4-8.
Marwan’s Journey
Marwan crosses the desert, one of thousands fleeing a war-torn country, with only his “mended clothing, a prayer book, a notebook, a pencil and a photograph of his mommy.” He remembers a happy house with a garden, a cat and warm sunlight streaming across his pillow. Those are all gone now and his mother is no longer with him, but Marwan hears her voice telling him to keep walking until he finds a new home. Ages 5-7.
The Old Man
A homeless old man shies away from the rush of the city, searching for a warm and quiet place to rest. He is invisible, noticed only when he’s considered to be in the way, and tiredly, cautiously, shuffles (拖着脚走) through the streets. Until a little girl offers him her sandwich, a smile and a kindness that fill him with hope and courage. Ages 13-15.
1. What helps Taylor finally?
A. The bear’s anger.
B. The ostrich’s advice.
C. The hyena’s laughter.
D. The rabbit’s listen.
2. What makes Marwan leave his country?
A. The terrible war.
B. The low wages.
C. The bad weather.
D. The earthquake.
3. Which of the following is best fit for teenagers?
A. The Rabbit Listened.
B. Marwan’s Journey.
C. The Old Man.
D. Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四本儿童读物。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段Taylor’s amazing wood-block tower has been ruined by birds, and he’s not sure what to do with his feelings about that.可知，泰勒令人惊叹的木块塔已经被鸟毁了，他不知道该如何处理他的感受。再因Then the rabbit comes over and listens to what Taylor thinks, and that helps him figure out what he wants to do next.可知，然后兔子过来听泰勒的想法，这有助于他弄清楚下一步要做什么。因此可以推出，是兔子的倾听最终帮助了泰勒。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段Marwan crosses the desert, one of thousands fleeing a war-torn country可知，Marwan穿过沙漠，他是逃离这个饱受战争蹂躏的国家的成千上万人中的一个。由此可以看出，Marwan离开他的国家的原因是可怕的战争。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据The Rabbit Listened的Ages 3-5可知，The Rabbit Listened适合3-5岁，根据Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings的Ages 4-8可知，Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings适合4-8岁，根据Marwan’s Journey的Ages 5-7可知，Marwan’s Journey适合5-7岁，以上三本都适合3-8岁之内的儿童，而The Old Man的Ages 13-15是适合13-15岁，正是青少年，故适合青少年的是The Old Man。故选C。
