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The List
By Siobhan Vivian
Rating (等级): 3.9 out of 5 stars
Hardcover: $12.52 Paperback: $6.79
With THE LIST, Siobhan Vivian takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity, selfesteem (自尊), and the judgments of their schoolmates.Prettiest or ugliest, once you’re on the list, you’ll never be the same.
The Running Dream
By Wendelin Van Draanen
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Hardcover: $11.38 Paperback: $9.90
Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident.She’s not comforted by the news that she’ll be able to walk with the help of an artificial leg.As she struggles to recover, Jessica feels that she’s both in the spotlight (公众注意的中心) and invisible (无形的)．Jessica’s embarrassed to realize that she’s done the same to a disabled girl named Rosa.With the support of many people, Jessica may actually be able to run again.But that’s not enough for her now.She doesn’t just want to cross finish lines herself — she wants to take Rosa with her.
The Book Thief
By Markus Zusak
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Hardcover: $23.99 Paperback: $7.39
It is 1939.Nazi Germany.The country is holding its breath.Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.Liesel Meminger is a foster (被收养的) girl living outside of Munich.who can’t resist books.With the help of her foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement.
The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make
By Sean Covey
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Paperback: $13.09
The challenges teens face today are tougher than at any time in history.And, like it or not, the choices teens make while facing these challenges can make or break their futures.This book shows teens how to make smart choices about the six most important choices they’ll face.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本适合青少年读的书。
1．What is the list mentioned in the first book mainly about?
A．Students’ test scores. B．Students’ popularity.
C．Students’ appearances. D．Students’ favorite books.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据“The List”部分末的“Prettiest or ugliest, once you’re on the list, you’ll never be the same.”可知，它与学生们的外表有关。
2．Which word can best describe the story told in the second book?
A．Inspiring. B．Alarming.
C．Confusing. D．Entertaining.
解析：选A 推理判断题。第二本书讲述了一个女孩由于事故失去一条腿后，不仅努力康复到可以跑步，而且还有了更大的梦想——带一位残疾女孩一起跑步。可见这是一个鼓舞人心的故事。
3．How much does a paperback edition of The Book Thief cost?
A．$6.79. B．$7.39.
C．$9.90. D．$13.09.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据“The Book Thief”部分的“Paperback: $7.39”可知选B项。
4．Which author’s book can best help teens make wise decisions on their future?
A．Sean Covey. B．Markus Zusak.
C．Siobhan Vivian. D．Wendelin Van Draanen.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据“The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make”部分末的“make or break their futures ...most important choices they’ll face”可知，该书有利于帮助青少年做出关系未来的明智决定。再根据“By Sean Covey”可知选A项。
