阅读理解 Four new books to read The books that are included in this list can meet your reading needs at any time of year. Nobody Will Tell You This but Me Bess Kalb In this book, the author shares the advice her beloved grandmother Bobby left her. Bobby was a powerful woman who should never be underestimated, and she was very knowledgeable about the family's traditions and secrets. The book proves that family bonds can endure through generations and beyond death. We Came Here to Shine Susie Orman Schnall We Came Here to Shine focuses on the strong female friendship between an aspiring journalist and an unlucky actress at the 1939 New York World's Fair. Leaning on each other, these two ambitious women struggled against adversity(困境) at a time when women had little say. A Star Is Bored Byron Lane Favored by television star Jonathan Van Ness, this novel is partly based on the author's experiences as the former personal assistant to Carrie Fisher, a legendary American actress. The book follows Charlie Besson, the new assistant to the Hollywood icon, Kathi Kannon. Their three-year journey together is an unforgettable adventure that is funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful. Fast Girls Elise Hooper The story in Fast Girls took place during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where Betty Robinson, Louise Stokes, and Helen Stephens overcame difficult pasts to attain Olympic glory as the world's fastest female athletes. Beyond the athletic journey, they also aimed to challenge the social standards of what females can achieve.

1. 阅读理解

Four new books to read

The books that are included in this list can meet your reading needs at any time of year.

Nobody Will Tell You This but Me

Bess Kalb

In this book, the author shares the advice her beloved grandmother Bobby left her. Bobby was a powerful woman who should never be underestimated, and she was very knowledgeable about the family's traditions and secrets. The book proves that family bonds can endure through generations and beyond death.

We Came Here to Shine

Susie Orman Schnall

We Came Here to Shine focuses on the strong female friendship between an aspiring journalist and an unlucky actress at the 1939 New York World's Fair. Leaning on each other, these two ambitious women struggled against adversity(困境) at a time when women had little say.

A Star Is Bored

Byron Lane

Favored by television star Jonathan Van Ness, this novel is partly based on the author's experiences as the former personal assistant to Carrie Fisher, a legendary American actress. The book follows Charlie Besson, the new assistant to the Hollywood icon, Kathi Kannon. Their three-year journey together is an unforgettable adventure that is funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful.

Fast Girls

Elise Hooper

The story in Fast Girls took place during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where Betty Robinson, Louise Stokes, and Helen Stephens overcame difficult pasts to attain Olympic glory as the world's fastest female athletes. Beyond the athletic journey, they also aimed to challenge the social standards of what females can achieve.

(1) Who is the character in Bess Kalb's book? A. Bobby. B. Susie Orman Schnall. C. Carrie Fisher. D. Betty Robinson.

(2) What kind of book is A Star Is Bored? A. A biography. B. An industry report. C. A real-life based novel. D. A fictional adventure story.

(3) Which of the following books will you choose if you are interested in sports? A. We Came Here to Shine B. Nobody Will Tell You This but Me C. A Star Is Bored D. Fast Girls

【考点】

推理判断题; 细节理解题; 时文广告类;

【答案】

您现在未登录，无法查看试题答案与解析。登录

阅读理解普通

1. 阅读理解

Best Gifts for Every Type of Mom

Do you want to reward Mom with New Year gifts? Millions of products are offered ontine, but don't get scared away. We have done the work for you by selecting best gift ideas for every type of mom. Just click "Add to cart" to shower Mom with love.

Delicate Earrings—Best for the Jewelry Lover

Made from sterling silver, the carrings are lightweight and perfect for everyday wear They're also ideal for anyone with sensitive ears. Among the 8,000 plus five-star reviewers, April Farmer contirm this, saying,"Just about every material iritates(刺激) my ears, but I have had these in for three months now- and no iritation, no color changing, or fading of silver. I can't even tell they are in!"

KS Lunch Bag—Best for the Working Mom

This cooler bag will put a smile on mom's face during lunch hour, With thousands of five-star reviewers, the fashionable and functional KS bag has an insulated lining(隆热的内衬)that helps keep food and drinks fresh, and an inside pocket that holds utensils. Plus the soft lightweight design makes it easy to bring anywhere.

Breville Express—Best for the Coffee Lover

Talk about a morning boost! If Mom is a true coffee lover, she's dreamed of owning a high-end espresso machine. Now you can make that dream a reality The Breville Express, which has more than 14,000 five-star reviews, comes in either black or stainless steel surfaces and offers the same dose-controlled grinding(研磨) that's normally reserved for fancy coffee shops.

Beckham Pillows—Best for the One Who Needs a Good Night's Sleep

She deserves a peaceful night's rest after all the hard work she does every day, and she'll get just that with these Beckham pillows. The set of two affordable cooling gel pillows is ideal for back, stomach and side sleepers. It offers much-needed tenperature regulation that will keep her more comfortable than ever.

It's a best seller with more than 126,000 five-star raviews, so it's pretty much a hit.

(1) April Farmer's revicw indicates that the Delicate Earrings are ____ A. durable and. fancy B. simple and unique C. light and skin-friendly D. stylish and valuable

(2) What can we know from the passage? A. Delicate Earrings are best for formal occasions. B. KS Lunch Bag is silver portable and insulated. C. Breville Express features fine and quick grinding. D. Beckham Pillows suit different sleeping positions.

(3) Who is the passage intended for? A. Moins planning to reward themselves. B. People seeking gifts for their moms. C. Agencies selling products to moms. D. Salesmen studying moms'preferences.

阅读理解普通

2. 阅读理解

It goes without saying that sitting at a desk for a majority of the day will hurt our health. But don't worry because there is a solution! After spending much time investigating the different offers when it comes to exercise equipment suitable for the office, I'd like to reveal some of my top recommendations.

☆ Stability Cushion

These cushions are excellent to relieve back pain and shoulder aches, stabilize joints and strengthen muscles.

Pros & Cons

Small and lightweight

.Works well for lower back and posture

·Inflating isn't easy for some

☆ Under-desk Elliptical

Keeping your feet in motion while seated can go a long way to keep you happier, reduce stress, and increase your productivity

Pros & Cons

Easy to carry like a briefcase

Whisper quiet and easy to use

·The rubber around the metal bar can wear out over time

☆ Fitness Tracker

What gets measured gets managed, and one great way to keep track of your fitness data is a fitness tracker. A fitness tracker records your energy levels, steps, distance, hourly activity and more

Pros & Cons

·Very comfortable to wear

·Lots of apps can be operated together

·Various customized options

·Sometimes there are connectivity issues

☆ Balance Ball Chair

Sitting on a balance ball leads to increased energy and productivity. In that way, it's perfect for completing tasks at home or in the office. This chair promotes micro-movements, core strength, and stimulation

Pros & Cons

·Straightforward to build

·A great solution if you experience back pain

·Needs to be reinflated often

(1) Who are the intended readers of the text? A. Fitness trainers. B. Recovering patients. C. Office workers. D. Furniture designers.

(2) Which equipment promises to improve work efficiency? A. Stability Cushion and Fitness Tracker. B. Stability Cushion and Balance Ball Chair. C. Under-desk Elliptical and Fitness Tracker. D. Under-desk Elliptical and Balance Ball Chair.

(3) What may be the problem of Fitness Tracker? A. It wears out easily over time. B. It may fail to get linked at times. C. It offers few personalized choices. D. It doesn't allow the use of other apps.

阅读理解普通

3. 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。

Our Skift Forums（论坛） are the leading creative business events in the global travel industry. We＇ve hosted 18 annual forums around the world, in world-class cities like London, Berlin, San Francisco and New York City. Now as we prepare to lift the curtain on our new Skift Global Forum, we wanted to look back on some of the figures and highlights from over the years.

Our speakers are the leading innovators from every corner of this global industry, and beyond. From top CEOs of the largest travel companies to new, business leaders driving innovation, the voices onstage are a reflection of the best the industry has to offer. Over the years, we＇ve welcomed 700+ speakers to the Skift stage.

Our attendees come from all over the world, with 116 nations represented at our events. Last year, we were able to host our most geographically diverse events ever with the introduction of hybrid programming.

Our global attendees represent every diverse field of the world's 10 largest industries - we've got the entire customer journey covered. With these diverse perspectives comes unmatched cooperation and insights on the future of travel — both onstage, and off.

Since the inception of Skift years ago, our mission has remained strong: Helping you - the travel professional - learn, grow and be inspired, by providing the best content, products and event experiences known to the professional world. From the very first Skift Forum, we knew we had something special. And this year will be no different. In fact, it'll be better.

(1) When did this report most likely come out? A. Before the 18h Skift Global Forum. B. After the 19th Skift Global Forum. C. Before this year's Skift Global Forum. D. After this year's Skift Global Forum.

(2) Which continent has the most top participating countries at Skift events? A. Americas B. Europe C. Asia D. Oceania

(3) What's the main purpose of holding Skift Global Forums? A. Sharing ideas and experience of leading companies. B. Introducing technology of hybrid programming. C. Supporting development of travel professionals. D. Helping communication among governments.

阅读理解普通