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第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
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。
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While you are doing your summer vacation planning, consider packing along one or more of these 4 books, displayed by Goodreads for CNN Underscored as some of the best beach reads released this summer.
“The Death of Mrs. Westaway” by Ruth Ware ($13.49; amazon.com)
“On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter giving her a huge amount of money. She realizes very quickly that the letter was sent to the wrong person. Soon, Hal finds herself at the funeral of the dead. This is an unputdownable thriller from the Agatha Christie of our time.”
“Calypso” by David Sedaris ($18.30; amazon.com)
“With ‘Calypso,’ Sedaris sets his strong powers of observation toward middle age and death. These stories are very, very funny – it’s a book that can make you laugh till you snort. Sedaris’s ability to shock readers into laughter unparalleled.”
“Us Against You” by Fredrik Backman ($16.67; amazon.com)
“Here is a declaration of love for all the big and small, bright and dark stories that give form and color to our communities. With great compassion and insight, Fredrik Backman reveals how loyalty, friendship, and kindness can carry a town through its most challenging days.”
“The Summer Wives” by Beatriz Williams ($24.29; amazon.com)
“New York Times best-selling author Beatriz Williams brings us the hit novel of the season — an exciting postwar story of love, class, power set among the people of an island off the New England coast.”
1. Which novel should you choose if you are interested in scary stories?
A. Calypso. B. Us Against You.
C. The Death of Mrs. Westaway. D. The Summer Wives.
2. If you just want to relax and enjoy yourself, how much will you pay?
A. $13.49. B. $18.30. C. $16.67. D. $24.29.
3. Who is the most famous writer?
A. Beatriz Williams. B. Fredrik Backman.
C. Ruth Ware. D. David Sedaris.
