阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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The Horizontal Oak: A life in Nature
By Poly Pullar,
Growing up in a remote region ofthe Scottish Highlands, Polly Pullar’s childhood was pleasant, simple, and peaceful. But the wild beauty formed a backdrop to a series of major family tragedies. This is the story ofhow she rebuilt her life from the ground up, supported by the natural world around her
Wildlife Walks
By Charlotte Varela,
Bloomsbury,￡16.99
Take a walk through the Wildlife Trusts' nature reserves with this handy guide that showcases some of our nation’s best forests, moors, woodlands and coastal locations. Each walk includes a description ofthe site, instructions on how to get there, available facilities and the route’s walking time.
Where the Seals Sing
By Susan Richardson,
William Collins, ￡20
Having long been fascinated by seals, Susan Richardson sets out to follow their pupping season (繁殖季). As she journeys from Cornwall to Norfolk, she learns more about these mystical creatures, while sharing personal stories about the comforting role they have played during times of grief or anxiety in her own life.
In the Name of Plants
By Sandra Knapp,
University of Chicago Press, ￡20
Botanist Sandra Knapp digs into the stories behind plant names, exploring the people who have been immortalized (使永生), from Benjamin Franklin to Lady Gaga. The 30 plants inside are accompanied by botanical drawings from the Natural History Museum.
1．Which ofthe books does not involve a story?
A．The Horizontal Oak: A Life in Nature B．Wildlife Walks
C．Where the Seals Sing D．In the Name ofPlants
2．What can be inferred from the text?
A．There are probably plants named after Lady Gaga.
B．Susan Richardson introduces seals’ life in her book.
C．Polly Pullar offers readers a tourist guide of Scottish Highlands.
D. You can read Charlotte Varela’s book ifyou want to visit nature reserves by car.
3．Where can we most probably read the text？
A．A geographic textbook. B．A travel brochure.
C．A magazine on wildlife. D．A website about plants.
