Read this article and find out which one is a must-read for your children for Thanksgiving.
Clifford’s Thanksgiving Visit
Clifford has to stay home with his neighbors, as Emily Elizabeth’s family goes visiting her grandmother. At first, Clifford feels lonely, thinking of his own family, but then he decides to visit his mother too. He travels many miles, crosses bridges, and he even gets into the subway! Follow Clifford’s trip to the big city! At http://www.powells.com. it is $3.99. The author is Norman Bridwell. It is for children aged 4-8.
The Magic Tree House
The Magic Tree House describes how Jack and Annie return back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving. There they meet the pilgrims(移民) as well as Squanto, a native American who helped them. The story offers an age-appropriate, in-depth picture of what life was really like for early settlers, as well as their adventures and excitements. It is for ages 4-8. The book costs
$2.50 at http://www.powells.com. The author is Sal Murdocca.
Franklin’s Thanksgiving
Franklin thinks that there will be an over-abundance of food for Thanksgiving dinner. So he invites his teacher and friends for Thanksgiving dinner. It costs $2.50 at www.Powells.com. The book is for children aged 4-8. The author is Paulette Bourgeois.
The First Thanksgiving
The First Thanksgiving is for ages 4-8 and it tells about the story of the pilgrims’ learning languages. It is beautifully illustrated with plenty of beautiful watercolors(水彩画). The author is James Waiting and the price of the book is $2.50. You can find it on http://www.powells.com.
小题1:Clifford travels to the big city probably because ________.
A．he is eager to visit his grandmother
B．he is not happy at home
C．he misses his neighbors very much
D．he likes traveling very much小题2:If you are interested in the pilgrims’ life you can read ________.
A．Clifford’s Thanksgiving Visit
B．The Magic Tree House
C．Franklin’s Thanksgiving
D．The First Thanksgiving小题3:Kids can understand The First Thanksgiving better with the help of ________.
A．teachers
B．other readers
C．pictures
D．computers
小题1:B
小题2:B
小题3:C
题目分析：本文介绍了几本与感恩节有关的书，并分别介绍了各本书的细节内容和特点。
小题1:B 细节题。根据第一部分第二行At first, Clifford feels lonely, thinking of his own family说明他在家里感觉不开心，思念家里人，故B正确。
小题2:B 细节题。根据第二段第2行There they meet the pilgrims(移民) as well as Squanto, a native American who helped them.说明在第二本书里提及了移民，故B正确。
小题3:C 推理题。根据最后一段第二行It is beautifully illustrated with plenty of beautiful watercolors(水彩画).说明有插图可以帮助孩子们理解书的内容，故C正确。
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——华盛顿
