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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
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