三、阅读(共两节:满分45分)
第一节 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)阅读下列短文，从26-45各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Science for Kids
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1.Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky
Price $25
We all know the story of Marie Curie and her many scientific achievements. But many other brilliant female scientists are far less well known. This book is a great introduction to the lives and works of some of the most important and up-to-now unknown women in science.
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2. First Big book of How by Jill Esbaum
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An excellent book about sea life for young children. The book is divided into 4 parts, one for each of the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian and Arctic oceans. It focuses on the different animals found in each of these seas,along with interesting facts and amazing pictures.
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3. A Really Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
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Bill Bryson takes readers on a very funny and educational trip through the history of modern science-from its unexpected successes to its great failures and everything in between.
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4. National Geographic's First Big Book of the World by Jan Carn.
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This book is the perfect introduction to the seven continents. It tells young readers about the different animals that live on each of these lands and gives a simple description of the people's history and culture.
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41. How are the books on this webpage listed?
A. By price.
B. By popularity.
C. By reader’s age.
D. By writer’ s name.
参考答案：B
42. What is true about the book Women in Science?
A. It is mainly about Marie Curie's history.
B. It lists all the important scientific achievements.
C. It includes women scientists that aren’t famous.
D. It is mostly about the development of modem science.
参考答案：C
43. How much will a Bestbooks Book Club member pay in total if he orders First Big Book of How and A Really Short History of Nearly Everything today?
A. $34.
B. $30.
C. $26.
D. $24.
参考答案：D
44. A primary school student who needs to write a science report about African elephants should choose _________.
A. Women in science
B. First Big Book of How
C. A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
D. National Geographic's First Big Book of the World
参考答案：D
45. What is the main purpose of this webpage?
A. To sell books to young readers.
B. To attract new book club members.
C. To encourage students' interest in science.
D. To review books young readers might like.
参考答案：A