《2026年一本密卷高考英语》

B(2025·山西太原·高三检测)
After writing 50 books, Pakistani American kids' book author Saadia Faruqi is covering an issue she's never explored before in her newest title, *The Strongest Heart*.
"This is the first time I've written a book that mainly talks about mental illness and the impacts it has on family life, especially on kids," says Faruqi. "It's a topic that's very close to my heart and the theme is personal to me."
Published in March, *The Strongest Heart* follows Mo, a Pakistani American eighth grader, as he struggles to understand his Abbu—"father" in Urdu—who has a very serious mental illness. The book is based on Faruqi's own rocky relationship with her father, who she believes also had this condition.
Growing up in Karachi, Pakistan, Faruqi says she was afraid of her father's episodes and often felt confused. The adults never "sat me down and explained anything. Nobody said, 'Hey, don't be scared.'" She hopes *The Strongest Heart*, intended for middle schoolers, can offer comfort and strength to young people who live with someone with mental illness at home.
When asked about what she hoped readers would take away from this book, Faruqi said, "I think the title says it all: *The Strongest Heart*. When things get really bad, somebody tells Mo, 'The strongest heart is the one that's still beating.' I hope that readers take away a message of courage and resilience (坚持不懈). This book is for anybody who faces hardships, who's not in control of their own life, who's scared or worried or anxious."
So far, the book has earned four starred reviews. Kirkus Reviews writes: "The story is engaging, populated with appealing, well-rounded main and supporting characters. The account of serious mental illness and the complex emotions of a child whose parent suffers from it are realistic, eye-opening and moving."
4. What makes *The Strongest Heart* different from Faruqi's previous books?
A. It covers family issues in Pakistan.
B. It talks about her personal life in Urdu.
C. It describes her childhood in Karachi.
D. It addresses mental illness's family impact.
5. How might Mo feel about his father's illness?
A. Puzzled and scared.
B. Angry and doubtful.
C. Worried and impatient.
D. Anxious and ashamed.
6. What does Faruqi hope readers learn from *The Strongest Heart*?
A. There is strength even in a struggle.
B. Parents must always appear strong.
C. Mental illness should be kept private.
D. People should take control of their own life.
7. What comment did *The Strongest Heart* receive?
A. Appreciation for its delicate structure.
B. Disapproval of its characterization.
C. Criticism for its complex account.
D. Praise for its emotional realism.

答案： 4.D 5.A 6.A 7.D