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(2023·重庆重点中学高三模拟)
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TheVillabyRachelHawkins
Although they were inseparable growing up,Emily and Chess have begun to grow apart in their 30s.Now they hope to reconnect on a girls’ trip to an Italian villa(别墅) that was the setting of a celebrity murder.The further Emily tries to solve the long-ago murder,the more Chess becomes uncomfortable and their hidden secrets come spilling out.You won’t be able to tell the true killer until the last minute.
StatelessbyElizabethWein
This thrilling murder mystery set in 1937 Europe rises quickly with attraction,secrets,and betrayal.When Stella North is chosen to represent Britain in Europe’s first air race for young people,she knows all too well how high the stakes are.But promoting peace in Europe feels empty to Stella when civil war is raging in Spain and the Nazis are gaining power.
GoodforaGirlbyLaurenFleshman
Lauren Fleshman is a distance runner in the United States.In GoodforaGirl,Fleshman tells her true story of how she fell in love with running as a girl and shares her own running journey.Yet,the book isn’t just a memoir(回忆录).It’s a powerful look at how competitive sports are designed for men and boys and routinely fail female athletes,leading to injuries,eating disorders,and mental health issues.
AlltheDangerousThingsbyStacyWillingham
One year ago,Isabelle Drake’s life changed forever:her toddler son,Mason,was taken out of his little bed in the middle of the night while she and her husband were asleep.With little evidence and few clues for the police to chase,the case quickly went cold.With great twists,the excellent thriller will keep you gripped to the page,never knowing which character you can trust.
1.Which book might attract a history lover?
A.TheVilla.
B.GoodforaGirl.
C.AlltheDangerousThings.
D.Stateless.
2.In which section can you find GoodforaGirl?
A.Nonfiction. B.Romance.
C.Fantasy. D.Mystery.
3.What do TheVilla and AlltheDangerousThings have in common according to the text?
A.Someone was dead in these two books.
B.They criticize the police for their failure.
C.They tell stories happening between friends.
D.They keep readers guessing until the very end.
