閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
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As we close out the final days of this year, treat yourself to a deliciously distracting new book — a book that you can dip into and out of throughout the holidays. Read up, rest up, and enjoy yourself.
Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and beyond
A must-have guide for yoga-loving mamas, Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond offers helpful relaxation techniques and breathing exercises that are tailored to each pregnant (懷孕的) woman. The book also lays out valuable techniques for labor and staying in touch with your body as it continuously changes.
Mindfulness Activities for Kids
We could all use a little more peace in our lives. Uniquely suited for children and parents to do together, the 40 mindfulness exercises recommended here — from pausing to fully enjoy a tasty sandwich to taking chalk walk together — will not only teach children calm and gratitude, but also bring grown-ups and their littles closer together.
Before She Disappeared
Frankie Elkin is a recovering alcoholic who devotes her time to solving cold cases, especially those involving people of color. A new investigation brings her to Boston, searching for a Haitian teenager who disappeared months ago. But as Frankie starts asking questions, someone else will stop at nothing to keep the answers hidden.
Oak Flat
Lauren Redniss' Oak Flat tells the story of the land near the San Carlos Apache Reservation through an Apache family fighting to protect the land, which the U. S. government and two world-power mining enterprises are attempting to seize and destroy for its copper resources. Visually striking and deeply reported, Oak Flat tells a larger story of endless westward expansion and native resistance.
1. Which book can help to improve family relations?
A. Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond. B. Mindfulness Activities for Kids.
C. Before She Disappeared. D. Oak Flat.
2. What do we know about the book Oak Flat?
A. It centers on an Apache family's struggle.
B. It's a brief account of mining enterprises.
C. It sings high praise of the US government.
D. It supports westward expansion and native resistance.
3. Who are the target readers of the four books?
A. Women. B. Teenagers. C. Grown-ups. D. Pupils.
【答案】1. B2. A3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是說明文。文章介紹了四本假期閱讀的新書。
【1題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)Mindfulness Activities for Kids部分的“We could all use a little more peace in our lives. Uniquely suited for children and parents to do together, the 40 mindfulness exercises recommended here — from pausing to fully enjoy a tasty sandwich to taking chalk walk together — will not only teach children calm and gratitude, but also bring grown-ups and their littles closer together.(我們都可以在生活中多一點和平。這里推薦的40個正念練習(xí)特別適合孩子和父母一起做——從暫停到充分享受美味的三明治到一起散步——不僅會讓孩子們冷靜和感激，而且能讓成年人和他們的小孩子更親密地在一起)”可知，這本書可以有助于改善家庭關(guān)系，故選B項。
【2題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段的“Lauren Redniss' Oak Flat tells the story of the land near the San Carlos Apache Reservation through an Apache family fighting to protect the land, which the U. S. government and two world-power mining enterprises are attempting to seize and destroy for its copper resources.(勞倫·雷德尼斯的橡樹公寓講述了圣卡洛斯阿帕奇保留地附近的土地的故事，一個阿帕奇家族為保護(hù)這片土地而斗爭，美國政府和兩家世界電力礦業(yè)企業(yè)正試圖奪取和摧毀這塊土地，以獲取其銅資源)”可知，Oak Flat這部書的故事集中在一個阿帕奇家族的斗爭上。故選A項。
【3題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段內(nèi)容“As we close out the final days of this year, treat yourself to a deliciously distracting new book — a book that you can dip into and out of throughout the holidays. Read up, rest up, and enjoy yourself.(當(dāng)我們結(jié)束今年最后幾天的時候，犒勞自己一本令人愉快地的消遣新書——一本你可以在整個假期深入瀏覽和翻閱的書。閱讀，休息，好好玩玩)”并對比選項可推斷，文章是寫給成年人的。故選C。
