1. (2023八下·期中) 阅读理解

	The Shadows of Sawtooth Ridge by Bernie Mcauley An American soldier returns after the Vietnam War. He is surprised to find that his life at home has changed greatly. How will he pick up the pieces? Price：$11.95 outskirtspress.com/shadowsofsawtoothridge
	The Portal by David D. Bernstein After falling into a time gate during a Little League baseball game,11-year-old Andy finds himself transported to his hometown—101 years in the future. Price：$11.95 outskirtspress.com/theportal
	Clouds Over the Aegean by Alexander Rassogianis In 1920s Greece, two schoolgirls accidentally(偶然地) heard a dangerous conversation. Fifty years later, their children were full of curiosity(好奇心) and looked for the truth about the secret their mothers kept. Price：$11.95 outskirtspress.com/cloudsovertheaegean
	Tales From the Brilliant Side of Growing Up by Raymond Kolcaba Growing up won't happen on its own. You have to do something that encourages it. These are the true stories told with all of the funny details of real life. Price：$16.95 outskirtspress.com/thebrilliantside

1. （1） What does the underlined part "pick up the pieces" probably mean?

   A . Change one's life. B . Get used to the new life. C . Get away from the war. D . Build one's hometown.
3. （2） Which book is science fiction?

   A . The Shadows of Sawtoorh Ridge. B . The Portal. C . Clouds Over the Aegean. D . Tales From the Brilliant of Growing Up.
5. （3） Who might be more interested in Clouds Over the Aegean?

   A . An old soldier. B . A sports fan. C . A curious boy. D . A funny man.
7. （4） What do the four books have in common?

   A . They are on sale online. B . They are children's books. C . They are marked the same price. D . They are full of funny stories.
9. （5） What's the main purpose of the text?

   A . To share some news online. B . To tell some interesting stories. C . To advise readers to buy the books. D . To introduce four writers to readers.