1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Art of War was written     1       (original) in 500 BC. At that time, one of the greatest minds for military strategy, Sun Tzu, wrote down a few notes     2     (help) his clients.

The book lists important information that people should consider     3     planning a military action. Sun Tzu first advised     4     (avoid) war. It isn’t cost-effective, and     5     (harm) to a country. But, if it is inevitable (必然的), then keep control over the stages of war. Be prepared if the enemy attacks and try to attack first. As part of the     6     (prepare), take into account the “five constant factors”: the moral law, heaven, earth, the commander and method and discipline.

With the moral law, the soldiers are in complete hold-in with their commander. Follow orders unquestionably. Heaven is for     7     weather and time of day, and Earth is the terrain (地形). The commander must be beyond reproach (责备), always putting the good being of his men first, and taking pity     8     the enemy. Method and discipline are the meat of the operation.

When it     9     (become) necessary to wage war, be quick and decisive. Try not to do any more damage to the enemy’s lands than is absolutely necessary. It is best if the people are not too     10     (discourage). Don’t make them desperate. Desperate men become remarkably dangerous.

2 . I often find myself drawn to books that explore rural settings. Here are a few books that I've read and loved.

Rush Oh!

by Shirley Barrett

Rush Oh! is one of the most touching books I’ve read. It follows the Davidsons, a whaling family from Wales. After the death of her mother, Mary Davidson has many worries: her five siblings（兄弟姐妹）and caring for her father. The author Barrett’s exploration of this world and her characters are bittersweet and humorous.

Questions of Travel

by Michelle de Kretser

Questions of Travel, is a portrait of Ravi, a Sri Lankan refugee（难民）who flees to Australia after his wife and son’s death, and Laura, a young woman who moves to London and back again. The writing is beautiful and touching. Never before have I read Sydney brought so vividly to life.

The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt

by Tracy Farr

Lena Gaunt, in her 80s, looks back on her long and fascinating life. She has eventually traveled widely as a player of an instrument. Lena Gaunt reveals the parts of her life that gave he joy—her music, her daughter, Grace, and her lover-as well as those touched by the sadness of loss.

Too Easy

by J. M. Green

Too Easy is an irresistible novel starring Stella Hardy, a social worker in Melbourne. When one of Stella's clients is murdered and a neighbor goes missing, Stella begins to investigate. The plot sets a cracking pace through police investigations and journeys to Western Australia.

1. Which of the following is set in Sydney?

A．Rush Oh!	B．The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt
C．Too Easy	D．Questions of Travel

2. What is the book The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt mainly about?

A．Bittersweet teenage experiences.	B．Attractive musical instruments.
C．Heart-shaking investigations.	D．Happiness and sorrow in life.

3. What is the main purpose of this text?

A．To recommend excellent writers.	B．To analyze book qualities.
C．To introduce good works.	D．To express personal values.