20.How to Pick a Great Book to ReadThe world is full of great books,just waiting to be read.How can you pick one you'll really like?Here are some tips:
What makes you happy?
(36)DAre you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific person?Are there a few careers you're interested in?You can find books about almost anything you like,and you're more likely to enjoy reading a book if you're already interested in its subject.
Fact or fiction?
Some books are entirely made up and imagined.Those are called fiction books.Novels,short stories are all examples of fiction.These books can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience.
Nonfiction books give you the who,what,when,and why.(37)ENonfiction books can bring to life everything from the first trip to the moon to what it's like to explore the deepest oceans.Try both fiction and nonfiction books to see which you like better.
Find a family favorite.
What was your mother's favorite book when she was your age?Or your dad's?(38)AThen you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts.It's a fun way to get to know your family a little better,and to find a book you'll enjoy!
Ask an expert.
(39)GTell a librarian about your interests-rock stars,sports teams,historical events,whatever you're into and the names of some books you already like.Your librarian can help you find other books that you're sure to love.
Launch a book swap.
(40)CIt's always fun to see what your friends are reading.Even if they're not exactly bookworms,you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like.You also can look for book swaps in your area.
It's a great way to build your personal library for free!
A.Ask them and give it a read.
B.Many of them read novels from start to finish.
C.Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books?
D.If you have a favorite hobby,look for books about that activity.
E.They tell stories using facts-but that doesn't mean they're boring.
F.Read the passage and decide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable.
G.Your local library is a great place to find books that you'll love,and you don't have to search all by yourself.
分析 本文屬于說明文閱讀,作者通過這篇文章主要向我們描述了如何挑選你最喜歡的書去閱讀的一些方法.
解答 36.D.推理判斷題.根據后文Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific person?Are there a few careers you're interested in可知如果你有自己最喜歡的愛好,那就去找有關那項活動的書;故選D.
37.E.推理判斷題.根據后文Nonfiction books can bring to life everything from the first trip to the moon to what it's like to explore the deepest oceans可知他們用事實來講述故事,但這并不意味著他們很無聊;故選E.
38.A.推理判斷題.根據后文Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts可知你要問一下父母并給他們讀一讀最喜歡的書;故選A.
39.G.推理判斷題.根據后文Tell a librarian about your interests-rock stars,sports teams,historical events,whatever you're into and the names of some books you already like可知你當地的圖書館是一個尋找你喜歡的書的好地方,你不必獨自搜索;故選G.
40.C.推理判斷題.根據后文Even if they're not exactly bookworms,you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like可知應該找?guī)讉朋友在一起交換最喜歡的書;故選C.
點評 七選五閱讀是完成性閱讀,和完形填空很類似,不同的是一個選詞,一個選句子.解題時,要注意上下文語境,充分考慮信息詞(選項中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的詞),選出最符合語境的句子.