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阅读理解 Books open doors in our minds. Here are 4 must-read books especially for novel lovers, and you should read them at least once in your life. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini It is the story of the unlikely and complicated friendship between Amir, the son of a wealthy merchant, and Hassan, the son of his father's servant until cultural and class differences and the war tear them apart. It's a story about the long shadows that family secrets cast across decades, the enduring love of friendship, and the transformative power of forgiveness. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry This Newbery award-winning novel tells the story of Annemarie, a Danish girl growing up in World War Ⅱ Copenhagen with her best friend, Ellen, who happens to be Jewish. When Annemarie learns that the Nazis are inflicting (迫害) on the Jewish people, she and her family make every effort to protect Ellen and her parents, as well as countless other Jews. Lowry's novel is a powerful reminder that cultural and religious differences are no divide between true friends. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery When 11 year-old orphan Anne Shirley goes to live with the middle-aged brother and sister Matthew and Manila Cuthbert, she discovers that there's been some mistake and that they had actually wanted to adopt a boy. This is a heartwarming story of love and friendship and a reminder that sometimes life not working out the way we want it to is actually the best thing that can happen. The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupéry It tells the story of a little boy who falls to Earth from an asteroid after visiting several other asteroids to try to understand mankind. The Little Prince is an allegory (寓言) about the foolishness of man and man's tendency toward self-destruction through violence, as well as a heartwarming tale of the transformative power of friendship and trust. （1） What do we know about the book Number the Stars? A . Its story is set in World War Ⅰ. B . It is a Newbery Award winner. C . It is written by Khaled Hosseini. D . Its main character Annemaire is Jewish. （2） What common theme do the four books have? A . Parental love. B . Family secrets. C . Friendship. D . Peace and War. （3） What is the purpose of the text? A . To give tips on how to read novels. B . To stress the importance of reading. C . To introduce some must-read novels. D . To recommend award-winning authors. 答案： B C C

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