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The new autobiography penned by the former First Lady of the USA Michelle Obama has stormed to the top of the bestseller lists. The in-depth memoir of her life and times at the White House is now the fastest-selling book of 2018 and holds the top spot on Amazon's bestseller list. The 448-page book is called Becoming. Amazon calls it "a powerful and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States". The book's publisher, Penguin Random House, said, "We are excited by the extraordinary response to Ms Obama's beautifully rendered and deeply personal memoir, and we are confident that Becoming will inspire millions of readers."

Michelle Obama summed up the idea behind her book. She said, "Becoming is never giving up on the idea that there's more growing to be done." An Amazon reviewer wrote: "Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, talking about the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world's most famous places." The autobiography and Ms Obama's accompanying nationwide tour to promote it have ignited talk of the former First Lady running for President in 2020. One of her aides quickly dismissed any speculation, saying, "Let me be very clear. It will never happen."

1.Which is NOT true about the autobiography?

A It has 448 pages.

B It’s an in-depth memoir.

C It has stormed to the top of the bestseller lists.

D It is written by the former President of the USA Michelle Obama.

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第一段第一句The new autobiography penned by the former First Lady of the USA Michelle Obama has stormed to the top of the bestseller lists.可知这是由美国前第一夫人米歇尔·奥巴马撰写的自传，故选D。

2._____ called the autobiography a powerful and inspiring memoir.

A Amazon

B Michelle Obama

C The White House

D Penguin Random House

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第一段第四句Amazon calls it "a powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States".可知亚马逊称其为“强大、鼓舞人心的回忆录 ”，故选A。

3.What was the publisher's reaction to the book?

A Disappointed.

B Excited.

C Sorry.

D Crazy.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知出版商对这本精彩的个人回忆录感到非常兴奋，故选B。

4.Where did Michelle Obama grow up?

A In Detroit.

B In New York.

C In Houston.

D In the South Side of Chicago.

解析：选D。推理判断题。根据第二段...from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago...可知她在芝加哥南部长大，故选D。

5.Who dismissed any speculation?

A Ms Obama's aide.

B Barack Obama.

C Donald Trump.

D Ms Obama's best friend.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句One of her aides quickly dismissed any speculation...可知是她的助手否认了任何猜测，故选A。