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Four interesting books about adventures for children
See You in the Cosmos
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng is about Alex and his crazy life. Alex goes to a rocket festival, finds out he has a stepsister, loses his dog, gets seriously injured, and travels around the country, while recording his adventures on his iPod to send to space. Maiah Weidemann, 11, said, “This is one of the best books I've ever read, and I seriously recommend（推荐）it.”
The Cricket in Times Square
The Cricket in Times Square is a 1960 children's book by George Selden and pictured by Garth Williams. It won the Newbery Honor in 1961. The story is about a cricket（蟋蟀）who got lost and ended up in Times Square, New York. He makes friends there that are kind and loving. The question is: Does he get back home?
A Year Without Autumn
A girl named Jenni and her family go on their yearly trip to Riverside Village. Jenni meets up with her best friend, Autumn, at Riverside Village. But when Jenni goes to visit Autumn's apartment and takes an unfamiliar lift, it transports Jenni one year into the future. She works to return to the present, Liz Kessler tells us a story about what true friendship is all about.
The Mysterious Benedict Society(series)
This exciting series by Trenton Lee Stewart is an adventurous story about a group of four kids who are on a mission（使命）to save the world. Each of them has been through lonely times, but they’re working together to save their lives. Nothing is safe, not even their homes. They have to leave their loved ones behind and go into dangerous places undercover. This is a time to remember, and it will change their lives forever.
1. Who is the main character in See You in the Cosmos?
A. Alex. B. Jack.
C. George. D. Maiah.
2. What is The Cricket in Times Square probably about?
A. War. B. Space.
C. Future. D. Friendship.
3. Which novel is set in dangerous environment?
A. The Mysterious Benedict Society. B. The Cricket in Times Square.
C. A Year Without Autumn. D. See You in the Cosmos.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了关于儿童冒险的四本有趣的书。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第一句See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng is about Alex and his crazy life.（Jack Cheng的《See You in the Cosmos》讲述了Alex和他疯狂的生活）可知Alex是《See You in the Cosmos》的主角。故选A。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中He makes friends there that are kind and loving.（他在那里结交的朋友善良而有爱心）可知The Cricket in Times Square可能是关于友谊的。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中They have to leave their loved ones behind and go into dangerous places undercover.（他们不得不离开他们的亲人，进入危险的地方卧底）可知The Mysterious Benedict Society以危险的环境为背景。故选A。
