In December,2010,many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year’s list of favorites. It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr.Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society.
Jennifer Egan’s book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years. The story moves back and forth in time,from different viewpoints. One main character is former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character is a troubled young woman named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of their friends.
The main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is a failing English Language newspaper published in Rome,Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality.
Two of the most popular non­fiction books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith. It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an honest and exciting look at the development of rock and roll and the wild times this famous band has experienced.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two.
Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the most misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years ago. One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lies.
小題1:The following books are related to music EXCEPT________.
A．The ImperfectionistsB．A Visit from the Goon Squad
C．Just KidsD．Life
小題2:If your major is the history of ancient Africa, you may pay attention to ________.
A．Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
B．Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
C．The Imperfections by Tom Rachman
D．Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
小題3:Which book will give you a practical understanding of the USA?
A．LifeB．Cleopatra: A Life
C．FreedomD．A Visit from the Goon Squad
小題4:The last sentence of the passage implies that ________.
A．Stacy Schiff is an archaeologist
B．the critic finds the character in the book very real
C．the critic speaks highly of Cleopatra in history
D．Stacy Schiff tells a story about an imaginary Egyptian queen

小題1:A
小題2:D
小題3:C
小題4:B

試題分析：本文介紹了7本書的簡介及評論。
小題1:細(xì)節(jié)題：根據(jù)第三段對The Imperfectionists 這本書的介紹可知該書與音樂無關(guān)。故選A。
小題2:推理題：根據(jù)最后一段內(nèi)容可知，Cleopatra：A Life這本書介紹了古埃及女王Cleopatra。故選D。
小題3:細(xì)節(jié)題：根據(jù)第一段對Freedom這本書的介紹尤其是該段最后一句話“Mr.Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society”弗倫岑先生填滿了美國的政治，文化和社會尖銳的意見書。故選C。
小題4:推理題：文章最后一句話的意思為：一位評論家說 Ms.Schiff從幾個世紀(jì)的謊言中挖掘出了Cleopatra女王，賦予了她新的生命。這說明這位評論家認(rèn)為這本書中的人物很真實(shí)。故選B。
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