Question

Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman

This novel tells the story of Shawn McDaniel,a 14-year-old boy with brain disease.He is highly intelligent,yet unable to move his muscles anti communicate.Through his first-person description,he remains positive about his life, even when people treat him like his brain is damaged.This short novel forces young readers to think about the assumptions they make about people with disabilities,and also addresses euthanasia（安乐死）and quality of life as relevant social problems.

Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

Frank McCourt's New York Times bestselling memoir（回忆录）tells the story of his life growing up as an extremely poor child in Ireland and how he overcame those circumstances.He wrote the story to inspire young readers to make the most of what they have,and call on them to continue trying and overcome any difficulties they may face.

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch & Jeffrey Zazlow

In 2006,when he was only 45 years old,Randy Pausch suffered from cancer and learned he had only three to six months to live.Inspired by a professor's inspirational lecture,Pausch co-authored a book named The Last Lecture with Jeffrey Zazlow within a few short months.In spite of his disease,the book,is surprisingly encouraging.It encourages young readers to focus on what's truly important in life.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

This story has become a classic clue to its honest look at the everyday lives of teenagers.Through the eyes of the 15-year-old writer,Charlie,the novel details the daily trails that many teenagers face,but it also deals with social problems like drug abuse.It also focuses on the roles that friendship,family and love play in helping us get through difficult times.

1.What can we know about Shawn McDaniel?

A. He leads a sad life.

B. He likes to chat with people.

C. He is optimistic about his life.

D. He is brain-damaged.

2.What does Frank McCourt write his memoir for?

A. To recall his life.

B. To show his childhood suffering.

C. To show his talents in writing.

D. To influence young readers.

3.What leads Randy Pausch to write the Last Lecture?

A. The importance of following dreams.

B. The inspiration from a lecture.

C. His suffering from cancer.

D. His limited living time.

4.Why has the The Perks of Being a Wall flower become a classic novel?

A. Because it details teenagers’ daily lives honestly.

B. Because it is written by a 15-year-old teenager.

C. Because it focuses on friendship,family and love.

D. Because it deals with social problems like drug abuse.

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.B

4.A

【解析】本文介绍了四本书并叙述了他们的故事内容以及相关事宜。

1.C

推理判断题。根据第一段中Through his first-person description,he remains positive about his life, even when people treat him like his brain is damaged.可知Shawn McDaniel对生活乐观向上。故选C。

2.D

目的意图题。根据第二段中He wrote the story to inspire young readers to make the most of what they have,and call on them to continue trying and overcome any difficulties they may face.可知Frank McCourt写回忆录是为了影响年轻读者。故选D。

3.B

推理判断题。根据第三段中Inspired by a professor's inspirational lecture,Pausch co-authored a book named The Last Lecture with Jeffrey Zazlow within a few short months.可知Randy Pausch 是来自一个演讲的鼓励而写了 the Last Lecture。故选B。

4.A

推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句This story has become a classic clue to its honest look at the everyday lives of teenagers.可知因为the The Perks of Being a Wall flower诚实地描述了青少年的日常生活，所以变成了一部经典小说。故选A。