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Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem  Michelle O. Donovan ISBN 9781462058679 Life is not easy for nine-year-old Joshua during World War II.

Because of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps (集中营). Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.

Encourage Me! Inspirational Poetry Gloria Coykendall ISBN 9781412027854 It is an easy to read collection of poems originally written to encourage

in faith and to be a cure for chromic depression(长期抑郁) … cure to strengthen identity and purpose.

More Things in Heaven Bill Bosworth ISBN 9780595433582 In his More Things in Heaven, Bill Bosworth presents

presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders.

More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their

Creation or Evolution  Michael Ebifegha ISBN 9781450289023 Were humans created, or did they evolve?

own experience.

How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.

Seeking the Edge   Dr. Joseph L. Rose ISBN 9781462031795 Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one’s life. ---driving readers to achieve

success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies.

46. Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?
A. Bill Bosworth. B. Michelle O. Donovan.
C. Dr. Joseph L. Rose. D. Gloria Coykendall.

47. The ISBN for the book of poems is _______.
A. 9781462031795 B. 9781412027854
C. 9780595433582 D. 9781462058679

48. What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?
A. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.
B. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.
C. Those who study the art of writing.
D. Those who like traveling abroad.

49. Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?
A. Seeking the Edge.            B. Creation or Evolution.
C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem. D. More Things in Heaven.

Answer 1

【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文，题材图书广告。文章介绍了五种英文图书的梗概。

段落	关键词、句	大意推测
第一本书	Joshua，Helmut，and Bethlehem；Jewish background；concentration camp；friends；mouse	介绍了Joshua，Helmut，and Bethlehem这本书。由于犹太人的背景，Joshua被送进集中营，在那里他和一只小老鼠交朋友。
第二本书	Encourage me; collection of poems；cure for chronic depression；	介绍Encourage me这本书。这是一本易读诗集，用来治疗长期抑郁。
第三本书	Seeking the Edge; the tools and techniques; driving readers to achieve success	介绍Seeking the Edge这本书。使读者成功的工具和技术。
第四本书	More Things in Heaven；trips to India；several great spiritual leaders；appeal；deepest meaning for their existence	介绍More Things in Heaven一书。书中作者讲述了他的印度之旅及几个伟大精神领袖的研究。此书将吸引那些寻找他们存在的意义的人。
第五本书	Creation or Evolution；the debate between science and religion	介绍Creation or Evolution一书。科学和宗教之间的争论进一步升温。

【解析】

46. B。细节理解题。难度：易。根据第一本书Joshua，Helmut，and Bethlehem下面的作者名字可知B正确。

47.B。细节理解题。难度：易。根据第二本书Encourage me下面的书号ISBN97814122017854可知B正确。

48. A。推理判断题。难度：中等。根据第四本书More Things in Heaven中的简介More Things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence 可知只有A项符合。A、B两项文章根本没有提及；在末段虽然提及朋友，但没有说明作者想告知他发生的一切。

49. B。细节理解题。难度：较易。根据第五本书中的Were humans created or did they evolve可知：Creation or Evolution讨论的是人类如何起源的问题。故选B项。