Here are some best sellers of 2018 at Amazon.
The car
Fourteen-year-old Terry’s parents never pay him much attention.So when they both disappear after one of their all-too-frequent arguments,Terry isn’t exactly eager for them to come home.On his own,he fixes an abandoned car.Though he doesn’t know much about driving,he gets behind the wheel and heads west,with the intention of visiting an uncle in Oregon.It’s an exciting and sometimes dangerous journey.Along the way,he learns a lot about people,about America——and most importantly,about himself.
The Running Dream
Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident.
As she struggles to cope with her prosthesis(义肢)and many other difficulties,Jessica develops a close relationship with Rosa,a girl who has a cancer and sees right into Jessica’s heart.
With the support of family,friends,a coach,and her teammates,Jessica is able to run again.But that’s not enough for her now.She doesn’t just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her.
Have a New Teenager by Friday
Do you know this person?
His bedroom looks like a garbage dump.
She changes clothes three times before breakfast.
It seems that he/she never agrees with you.
Congratulations! You have a teenager in your home.But you needn’t feel helpless.In fact,you’re just five days away from your teenager asking.“What can I do to help?”Internationally recognized family expert Dr.Kevin Leman will help you get real results—really fast.
Boy Robot
Seventeen-year-old Isaak discovers the truth about his origin:a government—made human.But a deadly military force is trying to kill him.He and the other Robots can only find protection from the Underground—a secret network of Robots and humans working together to ensure a coexistent future.Isaak must decide whether to hold on to his humanity and face possible death or to embrace his true nature in order to survive.
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1.Which book is a science fiction?
A. The Car. B. The Running Dream.
C. Have a New Teenager by Friday. D. Boy Robot.
2.Which of the following isn’t conveyed in The Running Dream?
A. Friendship. B. Modesty. C. Bravery. D. Determination.
3.Who is the book Have a New Teenager by Friday in tended for?
A. Experts. B. Teenagers. C. Parents. D. Teachers.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1.Why did the woman quarrel with her neighbor?
A. He came home late. B. He was too noisy. C. He stayed up late.
2.How did the neighbor react after the speaker went to his apartment?
A. He changed for the worse. B. He admitted his misbehavior. C. He apologized to her.
3.What did the speaker do after arguing with her neighbor?
A. She gave him a gift.
B. She had a talk with him.
C. She watched a movie with him.
4.What is the speaker’s suggestion to Teddy?
A. Turning to the police for help.
B. Being patient and trying to stand it.
C. Writing a friendly letter to the neighbor.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.Why is the man attracted by NBA games?
A. He is good at basketball skills.
B. His father is a fan of NBA games.
C. The result is changeable and unpredictable.
2.What does the woman usually do at weekends?
A. Stay in the dormitory. B. Go skating. C. Watch music videos.
3.Where will the woman spend this weekend?
A. At home. B. In the gym. C. In the dormitory.
4.What do the man and the woman have in common?
A. They both have favorite sports.
B. Their favorite sports are risky.
C. They practise their favorite sports together.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.What does the man want to learn?
A. To repair cars. B. To drive a car. C. To sell cars.
2.Which courses will the man choose?
A. Weekend courses.
B. Full-time summer courses.
C. Full-time winter courses.
3.How many hours of training will the man get every day?
A. 5. B. 6. C. 10.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.Why does the man suggest eating out?
A. To enjoy a family dinner.
B. To celebrate his promotion.
C. To celebrate Shelly’s birthday.
2.How old is the speakers’granddaughter?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.Where is the man’s mother now?
A. In the hospital. B. At home. C. At schoo1.
2.Why does the man ask a week off?
A. To have an operation. B. To do some cleaning. C. To look after his mother.