Though often outnumbered by men，women stayed in the booming field of computing. In this inspiring tale，writer Evans records the contributions of some of the many women who aided the rise of the modern Internet.

Memorable characters include Elizabeth "Jake" Feinler, an information scientist who helped researchers navigate the Arpane and Stacy Horn，who started one of the first social networks，Echo.

The Wizard and the Prophet: by Charles C. Mann. Knopf，2018( $28.95) The human population is moving toward 10 billion --- some experts think we'll nearly hit that mark by 2050. How will the earth feed，house and otherwise support such a crowd? Environmental thinkers usually fall into one of two camps: those who prefer conservation and controlling consumption，like William Vogt，and those who trust innovation to solve our problems, Norman Borlaug, for example. Writer Mann carefully records the lives and thought of the founders of these two philosophies.

A Lab of One's Own: by Patricia Fara. Oxford University Ptess，2018( $24.95)

In World War I many women in the U.K. replaced their aprons with chemical suits and stepped into previously male-only fields of science, where they led war research efforts. Science historian Fara illustrates the lives of many of these forgotten women. Although the era marked a major step forward for women scientists, many worked for small wages in an environment of discrimination.

In the nearly 100 years since, women have come a long way, Fara writes, but the glass ceilings remain solid and the pipelines leaky.

Atom Land: by Jon Butterworth. The Experiment，2018( $19.95)

Butterworth takes readers on an amusing journey through the unknown world of particle (粒子) physics. The first stop is "Atom Land，" where Butterworth explains how electrons，protons and neutrons come together to build up everything we know. As the journey unfolds，we learn about lesser-known particles. Thankfully, our ship is equipped with tools such as mathematical equations（方程式）and a "laser light" that lights up the darkest of concepts.

【1】Who focuses on the future of our earth?

A. Claire L. Evans.B. Charles

C. Mann. C. Patricia Fara.D. Jon Butterworth.

【2】Which books will you probably read if you are interested in women's career?

A. Broad Band & Atom Land.

B. The Wizard and the Prophet & Atom Land.

C. Broad Band & A Lab of One's Own.

D. A Lab of One's Own & Atom Land.

【3】What's the purpose of writing the passages above?

A. To clarify some concepts.

B. To introduce some famous writers.

C. To make comments on some books.

D. To recommend some books.

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】D

【解析】

本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四本书的内容简介和价格。

【1】细节理解题。根据第二本书介绍中的“The Wizard and the Prophet: by Charles C. Mann. Knopf”及“How will the earth feed，house and otherwise support such a crowd?”可知，Charles的这本书中涉及到未来地球如何养活激增的人口，由此可知，Charles关注地球的未来，故B项正确。

【2】细节理解题。根据第一本书介绍中的“writer Evans records the contributions of some of the many women who aided the rise of the modern Internet.”可知，在Broad Band一书中，作者介绍了许多帮助互联网崛起的女性的贡献；再根据第三本书介绍中的“In World War I many women in the U.K. replaced their aprons with chemical suits and stepped into previously male-only fields of science, where they led war research efforts. Science historian Fara illustrates the lives of many of these forgotten women.”可知，在A Lab of One's Own一书中，作者介绍了在第一次世界大战中从事科学研究的英国女性，由此可知，如果你对女性事业感兴趣的话可能会读这两本书，故C项正确。

【3】推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了四本书的内容简介和价格，由此可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是向我们推荐几本书，故D项正确。