Question

Some novels simply entertain and others contain a powerful message in the story line and characters. In his first novel, A Wind In Montana, Mitch Davies tells a story about young adults and how they accept responsibility for their lives.

A Wind In Montana is a marvelous tale of two teenagers, Rory Coleman and Victoria Beach, high school students at the same school, who struggle to make the right decision for themselves. As each of them nears adulthood, they become more concerned with the future and setting goals that will bring them happiness and fulfillment.

Without any advice from his parents, Rory chooses to pursue a profession in chemistry, applies for a chemistry scholarship, and determines to do everything he can to achieve it. Along the path, Rory finds that even though he has a plan, there are obstacles that could prevent him from realizing his goals. Victoria’s struggles are different from Rory’s. Although her father has decided that she should become a professional musician, Victoria has other plans for her life. Together, Rory and Victoria attempt to follow their dreams, despite the obstacles in their paths. A Wind In Montana contains a lesson for all teens about to enter adulthood － that disappointment and setbacks (挫折) are going to occur no matter how determined they are and that they need to develop skills along the way that will help them deal with them effectively.

There are so many major decisions facing teens today －social, parents, other influencing adults and school work － and there’s no guarantee that their plans will succeed, even if they make the so-called “right” decisions. A Wind In Montana explores how two teenagers struggle with their own unique decisions and how the choices they make affect their lives.

Mitch Davies’ book stands out among today’s teen books that deal with imaginary situations. A Wind In Montana is a real story about real people facing real-life situations. It’s entertaining and also helps readers think about their own lives and offers various ways to handle situations that may arise.

1.According to the passage, both Rory and Victoria _____.

A．have a strong sense of self                B．work hard at their courses

C．go against their parents                   D．get along well with others

2.The third paragraph is mainly about _____.

A．the value of A Wind In Montana

B．Mitch Davies’ achievements

C．Mitch Davies’ writing style

D．the content of A Wind In Montana

3.Unlike other teen books, A Wind In Montana ______.

A．involves some imaginary situations

B．is based on real-life experiences

C．focuses on responsibilities teens should take

D．discusses the future of young adults

4.What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To speak highly of an author.               B．To report a piece of news.

C．To review a book                        D．To collect materials for a book.

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文是一则书评，介绍了Mitch Davies所写的一本书A Wind In Montana。

1.A 推理题。根据第三段Without any advice from his parents, Rory chooses to pursue a profession in chemistry和 Although her father has decided that she should become a professional musician, Victoria has other plans for her life.说明这两个人都有自己的主见，故A正确。

2.D 段落大意题。本段主要介绍了书中的两位主人翁所经历的种种，故是介绍了书本的主要内容，D正确。

3.B 细节题。根据文章倒数第三行A Wind In Montana is a real story about real people facing real-life situations.说明该书是以真实的故事为基础的，不是凭空想象出来的。故B正确。

4.C 主旨大意题。本文实际上是一则书评，介绍书的内容分析具体的原因。故C项正确。

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