阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Nobody says school is easy. Studying is difficult, as is memorizing information for a test. Fortunately, there are books that can help you to make dealing with school easier.
Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley
This book is a bestseller in memory improvement. It has strategies to help learn faster and become more productive. Of course, having a good memory comes in handy outside of the classroom as well. Really, this is a great book for life in general.
On Course by Skip Downing
It is another book worth reading. In its eighth edition, the book provides self-assessment tools to help identify what is needed to change for academic success. It contains guided journal entries to help readers with responsibility, self-management, self-awareness, learning and self-esteem.
Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers by Kate L. Turabian
Many students reach college and find that essay writing in college is very different from that in high school. Whether this is the case or not, Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers is a perfect choice for those who want to improve writing skills. It’s available on Kindle or in hardback or paperback forms. Right now, this one is its fourth edition. The book covers writing actual paper, citing sources, and style.
How to Become a Straight-A Student by Cal Newport
The book came out in 2006. It enjoys great popularity among learners all over the world. The book deals with different approaches and strategies to help achieve good academic performance but spend less time on studying, with a focus on studying smarter, not harder. It’s available on Kindle and in audio book and paperback forms.
1. What do you know about Unlimited Memory?
A. It is practical in daily life.
B. It is popular and sells best.
C. It helps to produce more works.
D. It is written by Kate L.Turabian.
2. What do the last two books have in common?
A. They have various forms.
B. They are world-famous books.
C. They were published 15 years ago.
D. They mainly focus on improving writing skills.
3. Who are the intended readers?
A. Parents. B. Children.
C. Teachers. D. Students.
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本有助于学生学习书籍。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley中“Really, this is a great book for life in general.( 说真的,这是一本对生活很重要的书)”可知,Unlimited Memory是日常生活中一本很实用的书。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers by Kate L. Turabian中“It’s available on Kindle or in hardback or paperback forms. Right now, this one is its fourth edition. (这本书可以在Kindle上找到,也可以以精装本或平装本的形式找到。现在,这本书已经是第四版了)”和How to Become a Straight-A Student by Cal Newport中“It’s available on Kindle and in audio book and paperback forms.( 它可以在Kindle、有声读物和平装本上找到)”可知,最后两本书的共同之处是它们有多种形式。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Nobody says school is easy. Studying is difficult, as is memorizing information for a test. Fortunately, there are books that can help you to make dealing with school easier.( 没人说上学容易。学习是困难的,为考试而记忆信息也是困难的。幸运的是,有一些书可以帮助你更容易地应对学校学习生活)”可知,上学不易,因为有些信息很难记忆,由此可知,作者写这篇文章主要是给学习有困难的学生推荐基本实用的书籍。故选D。