most widely taught books nationwide, reaching an estimated 70% of American public schools. What makes it such a perfect read for young people?

　　English class is a place where young Americans come to know themselves. In the folds of dusty books, students can make contact with humanity beyond the superficial (肤浅的) conversations of the school hallways. Literature promises relief, a place to figure out one's problems and get to know oneself better.

　　To Kill a Mockingbird particularly distinguishes itself in this regard. It speaks in a child's voice without treating its readership as children. People have called it an 'impossible' achievement, a children's book penned in the prose (散文) of a well­educated adult-it's unlikely that a child like Scout could exist in the real world. But that's exactly what makes it such a charming read for young people. It alludes to (转弯抹角地说到) the consciousness of a well­educated adult going through difficult realities, but shows it through the light and playful voice of a curious little girl.

　　篇章导读：本文是一篇书评。文章以哈珀·李的第二部小说的问世为引子，介绍了她的代表作《杀死一只知更鸟》。

　　4．In which year might Go Set a Watchman come out?

　　 A．2015. B．1960.

　　 C．1910. D．1991.

　　答案：A　细节理解题。根据文章第一段第三、四句中的"Lee became a recluse (隐士) after the publication of her first book, To Kill a Mockingbird, in 1960. Although the author has been out of the public eye for more than 50 years"可知，哈珀·李在1960年出版了第一本书《杀死一只知更鸟》后便归隐，远离了公众视线五十多年。由此可推测，第二本书《设立守望者》只可能在2015年出版。故选A项。

　　5．Which book leaves the deepest impression on American readers?

　　A．Go Set a Watchman.

　　B．To Kill a Mockingbird.

　　C．The Bible.

　　D．Shakespeare's works.

　　答案：C　推理判断题。根据文章第二段第一、二句"In 1991, ... conducted a survey that made readers identify books that had made a difference in their lives. Lee's book followed only The Bible."可知，根据这个调查，读者认为《圣经》给他们的生活产生的影响最大，给人们的印象最为深刻，《杀死一只知更鸟》仅次于《圣经》。故选C项。

　　6．Which of the following statements is RIGHT about To Kill a Mockingbird?

　　A．Its author may be a playful child.

　　B．It's a story about a well­educated adult.

　　C．Young people can see themselves from it.

　　D．It's impossible for children like Scout to exist.

　　答案：D　细节理解题。根据第四段第三句中的"it's unlikely that a child like Scout could exist in the real world"可知，像Scout这样的小孩是不可能存在于现实世界中的。故选D项。

　　7．What is the best title for the text?

A．The Great Writer: Harper Lee