followers) comes to book form in this title filled with eye­popping images from around the world.

　　What's to love: Here's proof that NatGeo's talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for fans of more traditional coffee­table­size books, check out National Geographic's Wild, Beautiful Places: Picture­Perfect Journeys Around the Globe ($40)．

　　语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要推荐了几本在圣诞节期间值得阅读的书。

　　1．Which author is noted for literature achievements?

　　A．Bob Dylan.　　　　　　 B．Tyler Conroy.

　　C．Gregg Delman. D．National Geographic.

　　解析：选A　细节理解题。根据第一本书下的"This heavy, well­timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who won the Nobel Prize in Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylan, through Tempest."可知，鲍勃·迪伦在文学方面的造诣很高。

　　2．For what event are the books most probably recommended?

　　A．New Year's Day. B．Christmas Day.

　　C．One's anniversary. D．Literature awards.

　　解析：选B　推理判断题。根据第二本书下的"Mom and/or Dad, the fan of Taylor Swift ... under the Christmas tree (even if it is a book)．"可推知，本文所介绍的书都是为即将到来的圣诞节而推荐的。

　　3．How much would a photographer normally spend on his favourite books listed?

　　A．$39.95. B．$19.95.

　　C．$59.9. D．$99.9.

　　解析：选D　细节理解题。根据第三本书和第四本书及其下的内容可知，摄影爱好者会对最后介绍的两本书感兴趣，还会对Wild, Beautiful Places: Picture­Perfect Journeys Around the Globe感兴趣，买这三本书他要花$39.95＋$19.95＋$40＝$99.9。

　　4．Which book would a pop star's fan probably buy?

　　A．The Lyrics: 1961－2012.

　　B．Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song.

　　C．Misty Copeland.

　　D．@ NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos.

解析：选B　细节理解题。根据第二本书下的"An elegant fanzine celebrating all things