《2025年一遍过英语必修第一册外研版》

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Four Books on Relationship
The Little Prince
by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry
           The Little Prince is one of the most translated books in the world and, in France, it has been voted the best book of the twentieth century. This is a simple, yet meaningful classic, one that can be enjoyed from the ages of 9 to 99. The story highlights how most grown - ups miss out on the simple things in life, such as friendship, love and the beauty of the world because they are too busy gaining wealth and power. It allows readers to reflect on what is truly important in life.
Swing Time
by Zadie Smith
           Swing Time traces the lives of two women—the unnamed narrator and her best friend Tracey. The two brown girls dream of being dancers, but only Tracey has talent. The narrator succeeds as the assistant to a famous pop star, while Tracey, after a few performances as a dancer, lived a poor life. Swing Time tells of their close but complex childhood friendship that ends suddenly in their early twenties, exploring themes of motherhood, friendship and loyalty.
The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini
         The Kite Runner is The New York Times bestseller and international classic loved by millions of readers. Set in the country Afghanistan that is in the process of being destroyed, it tells a heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
        This is a Printz Honor Book. The author tells a coming - of - age story of two Mexican - American teenagers, Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana, their friendship, and their struggles against racial identity and family relationships.

21. What can we know about Swing Time?
A. It's written by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry.
B. It's set in the country of Afghanistan.
C. It shows different life paths of two girls.
D. It tells a story of a lasting friendship.
22. Which book is written by Khaled Hosseini?
A. The Little Prince
B. Swing Time
C. The Kite Runner
D. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
23. Where can the text be found?
A. In an advertisement.
B. In a scientific report.
C. In a travel guidebook.
D. In a teenage magazine.

答案： 21. C 考查推理判断。根据Swing Time部分中的"The two brown girls dream of being dancers... lived a poor life"可知，这本书展现了两个热爱舞蹈的女孩不同的人生轨迹，故选C。22. C 考查细节理解。由题干中的Khaled Hosseini定位至文中的The Kite Runner。故选C项。23. D 考查文章出处。本文主要介绍了四本关于友谊的小说，结合选项可知，文章可能出自青少年杂志。故选D项。