1、AHawaii, 2nd EditionOriginal price: $ 22.95Sale price: $ 20. 95Summary: Hawaii is one of the world s premier vacation destinations, and this practical and fact- packed book shows why. Like other Traveler guides,its a treasure of special features - walking and driving tours, in-depth Hawaiian history
2、, a sample of the best of each island s activities, plus a selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range.Be the Pack Leader $ 25.95 $ 18. 95 Bestselling author Cesar Millan takes principles of dog psychology a step further, showing you how to develop the calm energy of a successful leader
3、 and use it to improve your dog s life and your own life. With practical tips and techniques, Cesar helps you understand and read your dogs energy as well as your own energy so that you can take your connection with your dog to the next level.Celebrate Hanukkah $ 15. 85 $7. 85 The US astronaut Jeffr
4、ey Hoffman brought a menorah(烛台) and a dreidel(陀螺)on his Space Shuttle mission in 1993. Hoffman observed the traditional spinning of the dreidel, but wisely left the menorah unlit in several thousand liters of rocket fuel. Also included is the author s sure-to-please potato pancakes recipe.A New Per
5、spective of Earth $26. 85 $ 20. 85 The author Benjamin Grant describes a unique collection of satellite images of the earth that offer an unexpected look at humanity. More than 200 images of industry, agriculture, architecture and nature highlight incredible patterns while also revealing a deeper st
6、ory about human influence. This extraordinary photographic journey around our planet captures the sense of wonder gained from a new, aerial point and creates a perspective of the earth as it has never been seen before.1. Who is Be the Pack Leader most beneficial to?A. Dog lovers. B. Human psychologi
7、sts.C. People who love travelling. D. Adults who highlight family connections.2. What is A New Perspective of Earth mainly about?A. A space journey. B. The earths satellite.C. Our home planet. D. Photography techniques.3. Which book offers the maximum discount?A. Hawaii, 2nd Edition. B. Be the Pack
8、Leader.C. Celebrate Hanukkah. D. A New Perspective of Earth.【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C【解析】本文是一则广告。文章推荐并介绍了四本书。【1题详解】推理判断题。根据Be the Pack Leader中With practical tips and techniques, Cesar helps you understand and read your dogs energy as well as your own energy so that you can take your connection with your do
9、g to the next level.可知,Be the Pack Leader最有益于Dog lovers。故选A。【2题详解】段落大意题。根据A New Perspective of Earth中This extraordinary photographic journey around our planet captures the sense of wonder gained from a new, aerial point and creates a perspective of the earth as it has never been seen before.可知,A New
10、 Perspective of Earth主要是关于我们的家园星球。故选C。【3题详解】根据Celebrate Hanukkah中Original price: $ 15. 85; $7. 85。再结合另外3个的价格,可推知Celebrate Hanukkah提供最大的折扣。BRecently whenever I turned on my computer or my mobile phone, news about the great effect of Hurricane Harvey on thousands of people caught my eyes. We saw many
11、unfortunate events. However, there were also the bright news that confirmed the goodness of mankind. As a journalist, I wrote many human interesting stories during my career. Thats why the story about the guys in the bakery caught my eyes.When the staff at a Mexican bakery chain in Houston were trap
12、ped inside the building for two days, they didnt sit there feeling sorry for themselves. They used their time wisely after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. While they were waiting for the eventual rescue that came on Monday morning, four decided to make as many loaves of bread as possible for th
13、eir community.The flood water rose in the street outside. They took advantage of their emergency power supply to bake bread. They used more than 4,200 pounds of flour to create hundreds of loaves and sheets of sweet bread. Although the water kept rising, they continued baking to help more people. By
14、 the time the owner managed to get to them, they had made so much bread that we took the loaves to loads of emergency centers across the city for people affected by the floods.The store manager, Brian Alvarado, told The Independent,“Whenever a disaster occurs, nobody should just feel _forlorn_. Inst
15、ead,we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others. Our acts of kindness will make a big difference.”4. What did the bakery store workers do after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey?A. They volunteered to make bread for their community.B. They managed to live by selling more bread
16、 in the store.C. They felt sorry that they couldnt escape from the store.D. They ate nothing but to wait for their community to rescue them.5. Which of the following best explains“forlorn”underlined in the last paragraph?A. Fortunate. B. Hopeful.C. Shallow. D. Desperate.6. What can we infer from the
17、 text?A. Alvarado organized his workers to bake much bread.B. Hurricane Harvey caused a power failure in Houston.C. The staff in the bakery sent enough flour to emergency centers.D. The author preferred to write stories about people facing disasters.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Po
18、pular Mexican Bakery Chain in HoustonB. Wait for the Eventual Rescue in a Big DisasterC. All Kinds of Disasters Caused by Hurricane Harvey in HoustonD. Bake Bread to Make a Difference in Face of Hurricane Harvey【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. D【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是Hurricane Harvey到来时面包店继续烤面包所产生的意义。【4题详解】细节理解题。根
19、据第三段中They took advantage of their emergency power supply to bake bread. They used more than 4,200 pounds of flour to create hundreds of loaves and sheets of sweet bread.可知,Hurricane Harvey引发洪水后,面包店的工作人员自愿为他们的社区做面包。【5题详解】词义猜测题。根据最后一段中的Instead,we should take positive action to save ourselves and help
20、others.“相反,我们应该采取积极的行动来拯救自己和帮助别人。”由Instead可知与前句构成转折关系,再由positive可推知划线词的意思是“令人绝望的”。故选D。【6题详解】根据第二段第一句When the staff at a Mexican bakery chain in Houston were trapped inside the building for two days,可知,Hurricane Harvey造成休斯敦停电。故选B。【7题详解】主旨大意题。根据最后一段中Whenever a disaster occurs, nobody should just feel
21、_forlorn_. Instead,we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others. Our acts of kindness will make a big difference.可知,文章讲述的是Hurricane Harvey到来时面包店继续烤面包所产生的意义。【点睛】利用上下文的语境进行推理判断。要注意and/but/so/besides/however/furthermore/moreover/in addition/whats more/though等词汇、固定结构的运用。它们连接了上下文,起着承上
22、起下的作用。像but(但是)、however(然而)、instead (相反)表示转折,这说明前后的内容相反或相对。把握住这一点,做起题来就会得心应手。另外,尤其划线词前后的内容要更加重视。本题第2小题,根据最后一段中的Instead,we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others.“相反,我们应该采取积极的行动来拯救自己和帮助别人。CMore and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi
23、 for“row of lights. It is the most important holiday in India.Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well. The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common. Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in Californi
24、a and New York Citys Times Square. They are also held in many parks and museums.Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event. She said Indian immigrants have found great success in America. But, she said, many Americans still do not know much about India.So, she decided to act.“I felt its about time
25、that we should take India to mainstream America and show Indias rich culture, heritage, arts and variety to the world, she said, “and I couldnt find a better place than Times Square.”Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago. She is president of ASB Communications, the marketing firm
26、behind Diwali at Times Square. Tens of thousands of people attend the event, now in its fourth year.In India, Diwali is a five-day harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps
27、or candles called “diyas.A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this year.Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood dance party. The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show cultu
28、ral traditions from around the world. The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th.San Antonio, Texas, also holds a Diwali celebration. And it is one of the nations largest celebrations, with more than 15 ,000 people in attendance each year. Visitors can enjoy Indian dance,food and f
29、ireworks. Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio River, along the citys famous River Walk.8. Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali?A. Dances. B. Lamps.C. Food. D. Clothes.9. Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square event?A. To make the Americ
30、an culture richer.B. To create a new business for the firm.C. To make Indian culture better known in the US.D. To show the achievements of Indian immigrants.10. What do we know about Diwali?A. It is held in autumn in India.B. It lasts five days in America.C. It has been held for 40 years in America.D. It happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.11. What is the main idea of the text?A. Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks.B. Many Amer
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