In December,2010,many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year’s list of favorites. It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr.Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society.
Jennifer Egan’s book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years. The story moves back and forth in time,from different viewpoints. One main character is former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record pany. The other main character is a troubled young woman named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of their friends.
The main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is a failing English Language newspaper published in Rome,Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality.
Two of the most popular nonfiction books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith. It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an honest and exciting look at the development of rock and roll and the wild times this famous band has experienced.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two.
Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the most misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years ago. One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lies.
【小题1】The following books are related to music EXCEPT .A．The ImperfectionistsB．A Visit from the Goon SquadC．Just KidsD．Life【小题2】If your major is the history of ancient Africa, you may pay attention to .A．Freedom by Jonathan FranzenB．Unbroken by Laura HillenbrandC．The Imperfections by Tom RachmanD．Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff【小题3】Which book will give you a practical understanding of the USA?A．LifeB．Cleopatra: A LifeC．FreedomD．A Visit from the Goon Squad【小题4】The last sentence of the passage implies that .A．Stacy Schiff is an archaeologistB．the critic finds the character in the book very realC．the critic speaks highly of Cleopatra in historyD．Stacy Schiff tells a story about an imaginary Egyptian queenA
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解析：本文介绍了7本书的简介及评论。
【小题1】细节题：根据第三段对The Imperfectionists 这本书的介绍可知该书与音乐无关。故选A。
【小题2】推理题：根据最后一段内容可知，Cleopatra：A Life这本书介绍了古埃及女王Cleopatra。故选D。
【小题3】细节题：根据第一段对Freedom这本书的介绍尤其是该段最后一句话“Mr.Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society”弗伦岑先生填满了美国的政治，文化和社会尖锐的意见书。故选C。
【小题4】推理题：文章最后一句话的意思为：一位评论家说 Ms.Schiff从几个世纪的谎言中挖掘出了Cleopatra女王，赋予了她新的生命。这说明这位评论家认为这本书中的人物很真实。故选B。