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Paperboy By Vince Vawter	What’s the basic story line? Little Man works as a paperboy for the summer, but has no idea that it will change his attitudes towards life forever. His unexpected adventure leads him to new friends, problems, and worries. The job even puts his life in danger. What would you say about this book? It tells an interesting story, providing a deep understanding of the life of someone in a special situation.                      — By Zach Lewis
House of Secrets By Ned Vizzini	What’s the basic story line? A man writes a novel called The Book of Doom and Desire. The book is magical and has powers that could be harmful if misused. The writer puts a spell (符咒) on the book so nobody can use it. Some people want to find the book. Their search is very dangerous. What happens during their adventure? Read the book and find out. What would you say about this book? It includes funny stories, bravery and love. It is a great book from start to finish.                                      — By Abhinav Piplani
Better to Wish By Ann Martin	What’s the basic story line? Abby Nichols is 8 years old and living with her parents in a small town in Maine during the Great Depression. She can’t imagine what her future holds for her. But Abby’s world is changing fast. There will be good-byes to say and hard choices to make. The story follows the ups and downs of Abby’s life. What would you say about this book? It is a book about how a girl deals with her problems. The writer shows readers the way a family grows. The story is about hope and life.                                           — By Alaa Osman
My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar By James Patterson	What’s the basic story line? Georgia Khatchadorian is entering Hills Village Middle School and thinks everything is going well. But things are different at HVMS. Her brother, Rafe, was kicked out because he broke all the rules. The teachers think that Georgia is just like her brother, so they give her bad grades. To make matters worse, some boys often pick on her. Will Georgia be able to change her reputation? What would you say about this book? It is very humorous, and readers will never want to put it down!                                     — By Rylan J. Daniels

1.What do Paperboy and House of Secrets have in common?

A. They both tell honest people’s stories.

B. They both include some adventure stories.

C. They both present a deep understanding of life.

D. They both give advice on how to solve problems.

2.According to My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar, why is Georgia given bad grades?

A. She puts her brother’s life in danger.

B. She breaks all the rules like her brother.

C. Her teachers believe that she will behave badly.

D. She doesn’t study well and picks on her classmates.

3.Where can we probably read this text?

A. A personal diary.                B. A website book review.

C. A science report.                D. A chemistry textbook.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.B

【解析】

试题分析：短文大意：本题主要以表格的形式介绍了四本书的内容以及人们对于这四本书的评论。

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3.根据关键句子What would you say about this book?关于这本书你想说点什么？可知这是一个网站上关于这几本书的评论。故选B。

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