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商水一高2015——2016学年下期期中考试 语试题15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The Bazaar of Bad Dreams Author: Stephen King US author Stephen King is well-known for creating contemporary horror, supernatural fiction and science fiction stories. His latest book delivers a generous collection of stories with hidden connections. The master storyteller also includes insight into why and how he came to write them. Magnus Chase and the Gods of AsgardAuthor: Rick Riordan A troubled kid named Magnus Chase has lived alone on the?streets of Boston since his mothers mysterious death. His life changes when he meets Uncle Randolph, a man his mother warned him about. Randolph reveals that Chase is the son of a Norse god. Chase is then tasked with searching for a lost weapon to save the world from monsters. Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living? Author: Jason Gay There are always moments in our lives when we feel doomed to be imperfect. In this collection of humorous essays，Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay tells us that, when we mess things up，we should just give ourselves a break and celebrate the things we did right. Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words?Author: Randall Munroe Have you ever been puzzled by complex terminology (术语）？ Has it prevented you from learning about science? This fascinating book provides simple explanations and line drawings to explain essential science concepts. The books author is the man behind the popular science blog. What If. 21. Whose book is your best choice when you feel dissatisfied with life? A. Stephen King. B. Rick Riordan. C. Jason Gay. D. Randall Munroe. 22. Which may attract those who have difficulty learning about science? A. The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. B. Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. C. Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living. D. Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words. 23 . What does Randall Munroe differ fro