Question

5 books I loved in 2018

By Bill Gates

A great read is the perfect gift and I think everyone could use a few more books in their lives. My book list covers various topics, including an autobiography on learning throughout a life, a deep search on autonomous weapons (武器), a thriller about the fall of a once-promising company and a guide about meditation (冥想)—there’s something for everyone.

The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness, by Andy Puddicombe. The book starts with Puddicombe’s personal journey from a university student to a Buddhist monk and then becomes an entertaining explainer on how to meditate. If you’re thinking about trying mindfulness, this is the perfect introduction.

Army of None, by Paul Scharre. It’s an extremely complicated topic, but Scharre offers clear explanations and presents both the advantages and disadvantages of machine-driven warfare. His fluency with the subject should come as no surprise: he’s an ex-soldier who helped draw up the U.S. government’s policy on autonomous weapons.

Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou.Carreyrou gives you the definitive insider’s look at the rise and fall of a company. I found myself unable to put it down once I started. This book has everything: magazine cover stories, ruined family relationships, and the failure of a company once valued at nearly $10 billion.

21 Lessons for the 21st Century, by Yuval Noah Harari. I’m a big fan of everything Harari has written, and his latest is no exception. If 2018 has left you stressed out by the state of the world, 21 Lessons offers a helpful framework for processing the news and thinking about the challenges we face.

Educated, by Tara Westover. Tara never went to school or visited a doctor until she left home at 17. I loved this life story of a young woman whose thirst for learning was so strong that she ended up getting a Ph.D. from Cambridge University.

1.According to Bill Gates, the book list is _____.

A.time-consuming B.life-changing

C.wide-ranging D.easy-reading

2.Paul Scharre is able to clearly explain machine-driven warfare issues because _____.

A.he used to serve in the army

B.he has outstanding writing skills

C.he is good at making autonomous weapons

D.he was a policy-maker in the U.S. government

3.Which book would most interest home-schooled children?

A.Educated

B.Bad Blood

C.21 Lessons for the 21st Century

D.The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.A

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。Bill Gates介绍了5本自己喜欢的书：冥想和正念入门指南、无人军团、坏血、21世纪的21节课、教育。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段的My book list covers various topics可知，Bill Gates的书单是涵盖多种主题，故选C项。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段的His fluency with the subject should come as no surprise: he’s an ex-soldier who helped draw up the U.S. government’s policy on autonomous weapons.可知保罗·沙雷能够清楚地解释机器驱动的战争问题，因为他曾在军队服役，故选A项。

3.细节理解题。根据最后一段的Educated, by Tara Westover. Tara never went to school or visited a doctor until she left home at 17. 可知在家上学的孩子最感兴趣的书是Educated，故选A项。