1、阅读理解AMy Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and coauthor of the This Book Will series (系列) of lifestyle books.Here she picks her top reads.MatildaRoald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahls writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange a
2、nd delightful words.Matildas battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress，Miss Trunchbull，are equally funny and frightening，but theyre also aspirational.After DarkHaruki MurakamiIts about two sistersEri，a model who either wont or cant stop sleeping，and Mari，a young student.In trying to
3、connect to her sister，Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse “night people” who are hidingsecrets.Gone GirlGillian FlynnThere was a bit of me that didnt want to love this when everyone else on the planet did，but the horror story is brilliant.Theres tension and anxiety from th
4、e beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust.Its a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise whats going on is horribly enjoyable.The StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around.After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the worlds
5、population，a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left.Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.本文是一篇应用文。著名作家Jo Usmar向读者介绍了几本她最喜欢的书。1Who does “I” refer to in the text?AStephen King.BGillian Flynn.CJo Usmar.DRoald Dahl.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的最后一句“Here she picks her top reads.”可知，J
6、o Usmar在下文要为读者推荐几本她最喜欢的书，这说明下文中的“I”指的就是Jo Usmar。2Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?ACosmopolitan.BMatilda.CAfter Dark.DThe Stand.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据After Dark部分中的“Its about two sistersEri.Mari.”可知，After Dark讲述了Mari和Eri的故事。3What kind of book is Gone Girl?AA folk tale.BA biography.CA love st
7、ory.DA horror story.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据Gone Girl部分中的“.the horror story is brilliant.”可知，Gone Girl这本书属于恐怖故事。BMoney_with_no_strings_attached.Its not something you see every day.But at Union Station in Los Angeles last month，a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read，“G
8、ive What You Can，Take What You Need.”People quickly caught on.And while many took dollars，many others pinned their own cash to the board.“People of all ages，races，and socioeconomic (社会经济的) backgrounds gave and took，” said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox，which created the project. “We even had a bride i
9、n her wedding dress come up to the board and take a few dollars.” Most of the bills on the board were singles，but a few people left fives，tens and even twenties.The video clip (片段) shows one man who had found a $20 bill pinning it to the board.“What I can say for the folks that gave the most，is that
10、 they were full of smiles，” Bridges said.“Theres a certain feeling that giving can do for you and that was apparent in those that gave the most.” Most people who took dollars took only a few，but Bridges said a very small number took as much as they could.While the clip might look like part of a new
11、ad campaign，Bridges said the only goal was to show generosity and sympathy.He added that he hopes people in other cities might try similar projects and post their own videos on the Internet.“After all，everyone has bad days and good days，” he said. “Some days you need a helping hand and some days you
12、 can be the one giving the helping hand.”本文是一篇记叙文。主要向读者介绍了Tyler Bridges创办的一项“尽你所能，取你所需”的活动。这一活动吸引了许多不同的人，其唯一目的就是展现人们的慷慨和同情心。结果显示，人们付出的多，获取的少，达到了预期效果。4What does the expression “Money with no strings attached” in Paragraph 1 mean?AMoney spent without hesitation.BMoney not legally made.CMoney offered w
13、ithout conditions.DMoney not tied together.答案：C解析：句意猜测题。根据第一段中的“Give What You Can，Take What You Need.(尽你所能，取你所需)”可知，此处Money with no strings attached的意思应该是“无条件提供钱”，故C项正确。5What did Bridges want to show by mentioning the bride?AWomen tended to be more sociable.BThe activity attracted various people.CEc
14、onomic problems were getting worse.DYoung couples needed financial assistance.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“People of all ages，races，and socioeconomic(社会经济的) backgrounds gave and took，.” 可知，这项活动吸引了不同年龄、不同种族、不同社会经济背景的人们，甚至有一位穿礼服的新娘都来拿了几美元。提到这位新娘的目的，显然是告诉我们：这项活动吸引了许多不同的人。故B项正确。6Why did Bridges carry out the project?ATo do a test on peoples morals.BTo raise money for his company.CTo earn himself a good reputation.DTo promote kindness and sympathy.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“.Bridges said the only goal was to show generosity and sympathy.”可知，Bridges开展该项活动的目的是展现人们的慷慨和同情心，故选D项。