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# 1 Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
by David Grann
In Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grami revisits a shocking series of crimes in which dozens of people were murdered in cold blood. Based on years of research and new evidence, the book is a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction.
Kindle: $14.99 Hardcover: $ 17.37 Paperback: $15.36
# 2 Little Fires Everywhere
by Celeste Ng
Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the fierce pull of motherhood and the danger of believing that following the rules can avoid disaster,
Little Fires Everywhere is the perfect gift for the holidays!
Kindle: $13.99 Hardcover: $ 20.96 Paperback: $ 12.95
# 3 Bear Town
by Fredrik Backman
It is a novel about a forgotten town bothered by scandal and the amateur hockey team that might just change everything into a better place. Winning a junior ice hockey championship might mean everything to the residents of Beartown.
Kindle: $10.99 Hardcover: $ 12.95
# 4 Exit West
by Mohsin Hamid
Profoundly intimate and powerfully inventive, Exit West tells an unforgettable story of love, loyalty, and courage that is both completely of our time and for all time.
Kindle: $12.99 Hardcover: $ 15.73 Paperback: $11
# 5 Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow
by Yuval Harari
Yuval Noah Harari, author of the international phenomenon Sapiens, returns with an equally original and attractive book, turning his focus toward humanity’s future, and our quest to upgrade humans into gods.
Kindle: $17.99 Hardcover: $ 28.95 Paperback: $22.99
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1.Which author’s book would make a good Christmas gift?
A. Yuval Harari. B. Mohsin Hamid. C. Celeste Ng. D. David Grann.
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Killers of the Flower Moon is a sci-fi for staff in FBI
B. Bear Town tells the story of a hockey team’s growth.
C. Homo Deus is as famous as Sapiens internationally.
D. Exit West is a love story that will not be out of date.
3.Where would you most probably find this text?
A. On a website. B. In a magazine. C. In a brochure. D. In a book ad.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is special about LinkedIn networking services?
A. People need an“introduction”message to make connection.
B. Only business professionals can use it.
C. You can’t share photos.
2.When did LinkedIn start making money?
A. 1n 2003. B. In 2006. C. In 2008.
3.Who is the CEO of LinkedIn now?
A. Mary Bradley. B. Reid Hoffman. C. Jeff Weiner.
4.What does the woman ask the man to tell at last?
A. Some of the primary functions. B. The ways of connecting with people.
C. The most recent changes in the company.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When did the man look at the photo albums last time?
A. Ten years ago. B. Twenty years ago. C. Thirty years ago.
2.How does the woman recognize the man in the first picture?
A. From his smile. B. From his long hair. C. From his shirt.
3.Why did the man’s leg look injured in the second picture?
A. He injured it in a car accident. B. He hurt it while skiing.
C. He had a bad fall two years earlier.
4.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Mother and son. C. Husband and wife.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why was the woman looking for a manager?
A. To set a discount. B. To know the men’s section. C. To make a complaint.
2.What did the lady in red do?
A. She was rude to the customer. B. She ignored the customer.
C. She wasted the customer’s time.
3.Where does the conversation take place?
A. Outside a mall. B. In the changing room. C. In an office.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the first thing the man mentions about going to Cambridge?
A. British culture. B. The college’s reputation. C. The college’s achievement.
2.What does the woman think of the man’s plan in the end?
A. Surprised. B. Supportive. C. Worried.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where is the woman right now?
A. Inside the city. B. Outside the city. C. Near a faraway town.
2.Why will the woman pay extra money?
A. Because of the type of vehicle. B. Because of the weekend rate.
C. Because of the traveling distance.
