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A good book is indeed the best friend of a person.The same goes for highprofile CEOs of world recognized companies as well.Let’s have a look at the favorite books of some of the worldfamous CEOs.
Apple CEO—Tim Cook，Competing against Time by George Stalk Jr.and Thomas M.Hout
This book is based on 10 years of valuable research done by the authors.It talks about how new concepts of managing time in new product development, production and sales provide companies with the advantages to succeed in this highly competitive world.
Microsoft CEO(Former)—Bill Gates The Catcher in the Rye by J.D.Salinger
A few themes explored in the novel are rebellion(叛逆), anxiety and confusion.It tells that young people are a little confused, but can be smart about things and see things that adults don’t really see.Gates said, “I didn’t actually read The Catcher in the Rye until I was 13, and ever since then I’ve said that’s my favorite book.”
Oracle CEO—Larry Ellison，Napoleon by Vincent Cronin
This book is considered by far the best biography ever written on Napoleon Bonaparte.Ellison said, “It’s interesting to read about him for a couple of reasons：to see what an ordinary man can do with his life and to see how history can distort(歪曲)the truth entirely.”
OWN CEO—Oprah Winfrey，To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This book talks about how a little girl observes the people around her.Winfrey said, “I read it in eighth or ninth grade, and I was trying to recommend the book to other kids.So it makes sense to me that now I have a book club, because I have been doing that probably since I read this book.”
【语篇解读】 本文为说明文。本文主要介绍了世界著名的CEO喜欢读的书。
21.What is the theme of Competing Against Time?
A.How to increase production.
B.How to improve efficiency.
C.How to enrich experience.
D.How to save energy.
答案 B [细节理解题。根据Competing Against Time 部分中的“It talks about...in this highly competitive world”可知，Competing against Time的主题是如何提高时间效率。分析选项可知B符合题意，故选B。]
22.Which book may be chosen by parents to learn about rebellious kids?
A.Competing against Time.
B.The Catcher in the Rye.
C.Napoleon.
D.To Kill a Mockingbird.
答案 B [细节理解题。根据第二本书中的“A few themes explored in the novel are rebellion(叛逆), anxiety and confusion.” 可知，这本书中探讨的几个主题是反叛、焦虑和困惑，文中谈论了孩子们的叛逆。分析选项可知B符合题意，故选B。]
23.What can be inferred from Winfrey’s words?
A.She loved reading when young.
B.She read the book with other kids.
C.The book has an influence on her career.
D.The book is about a girl’s thoughts.
答案 C [推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Winfrey said, ‘I read it in eighth or...since I read this book’” 可知温弗瑞最喜欢读To Kill a Mockingbird这本书，这本书让她成立了读书俱乐部，即这本书对她的事业有深远的影响。分析选项可知C符合题意，故选C。]
