科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
The publication of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" gladdens booksellers across China.The British and American editions were No.1 and No.3 respectively on the sales chart of the Beijing Xidan Book Building last week.The book's poster is highlighted and news about the book can often be heard on the radio.
Why is the book so attractive to children? With curious mood, the author got a copy of "Harry Potter".Originally, I wanted to glance over it and made some criticisms.But, out of expectation, the author has been deeply attracted by the magic world.On the other hand, one cannot help asking: where is our own "Harry Potter"?
The Chinese nation has a history of 5,000 years, which cannot be regarded as short and its culture as not profound.With a vast market of youngsters, China did publish many books popular among children.However, why are the present works not as good as those imported?
There come two major reasons: Firstly, quite a number of children's books are of strong sense of teaching, and lack interest and entertainment.Children often have a feeling of being "educated".No wonder they don't like them.Secondly, children's reading materials involving "idiom stories" and "Chinese talents' stories", though always in different covers, are usually much the same or plagiarized.One knows the ending as early as in the beginning.In final analysis, the authors of the books seldom take children's requirements into consideration.
As a matter of fact, each child has his own wonderful imagination.They long to understand the world and nature.Similarly they have their own choices.They dislike similar stories, even if the stories are excellent.First-class reading for children should be very interesting, which contains knowledge and the essence of national culture, which are presented in children's language.
Market is a touchstone for products.The theory also holds true for cultural products.It is hoped that the authors of children's books can learn something from the good market of "Harry Potter" and write out more and better books loved by children.
1.The disadvantages of our books are the following except____
A.they have little sense of interest and entertainment
B.many of our books are of the same
C.the authors didn’t pay much attention to the children’s tastes.
D.Our authors never know what our children need.
2.The reason why the imported book is so popular is that _____.
A.it has no sense of teaching
B.it opens a wonderful world for children to explore
C.it is only written in children’s language
D.it is advertised more on TV or poster.
3.What’s the feeling of the writer when he finishes reading “Harry Potter”?
A.He is so angry that he wants to criticize the book
B.He is also attracted by the book
C.He is shocked by the book, meanwhile he is worried about our books.
D.He can’t help looking for Harry Potter.
4.What does the writer mean by writing “where’s our own Harry Potter”?
A.We are short of books for children
B.We Chinese must produce books as popular as “Harry Potter”.
C.Authors should write books in the same way as “Harry Potter”
D.Our authors are hoped to make the market of our books for children take off
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012-2013学年湖北省荆州中学高二上学期期中考试英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
The novelist, Harriet Beecher Stowe, born 200 years ago, was a poor housewife with six children, and she suffered from various illnesses. Driven by the hatred of slavery, she found time to write Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which became the most influential novel in American history and caused great change, both at home and abroad.
Today, however, the book has a different reputation, owing to the popular image of its character, Uncle Tom, whose name has become a saying for a cowardly(懦弱的)black man who betrays his race.
But this view is wrong: the original Uncle Tom was physically and morally strong, an inspiration for black people and other oppressed(被压迫的)people worldwide. Indeed, that was why, in the mid-19th century, Southerners attacked Uncle Tom’s Cabin as a dangerously destructive book, while Northern reformers—especially black people—often praised it.
The book was influential overseas too. In Russia it inspired Vladimir Lenin, who recalled it as his favorite book in childhood. It was the first American novel to be translated and published in China, and it fueled anti-slavery movements in Cuba and Brazil.
The book’s progressive appeal was the character of Uncle Tom himself: a strong man who is notable because he does not betray his race; one reason he gives up escaping from his plantation(种植园)is that he doesn’t want to put his fellow slaves in danger. And he is finally killed because he refuses to tell his master where two runaway slaves are hiding.
Unfortunately, these themes were lost in many of the stage versions of Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
The play, seen by more people than those who read the book, remained popular up to the 1950s and still appears occasionally. But in the play, Stowe’s revolutionary themes were drowned.
But it doesn’t have to be that way; indeed; during the civil rights era it was those who most closely resembled Uncle Tom—Stowe’s Uncle Tom, not the embarrassed one of popular myth—that proved most effective in promoting progress. Both Stowe and Uncle Tom deserve our reconsideration and our respect.
【小题1】Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin because she .
A.wanted to earn money to support her family |
B.tried to set an example to her six children |
C.hated slavery from the bottom of her heart |
D.had similar life experiences to Uncle Tom |
A.It was the first American novel to be translated into Russian. |
B.It was the most influential book for Vladimir Lenin in his life |
C.It also gave rise to anti-slavery movements in faraway Africa. |
D.It inspired black people and people who were suffering in the world. |
A.he helps his fellow slaves to avoid getting into danger. |
B.He is a black man who betrays his race. |
C.He manages to escape from the plantation. |
D.He kills himself instead of giving away the slaves. |
A.The themes of revolution and progress in the book were lost in the play |
B.There are more people who have read the book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, than those who have seen the stage version. |
C.The play was very popular and it is still put on from time to time today. |
D.It was Uncle Tom in the book that promoted the progress of mankind. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2013届浙江宁波市效实中学高考模拟英语卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
Battle of the Books
Each year in April, the “Battle of the Books” teams from each school meet for the Semi-Battle competition. The top three teams from each division go on to the Final Battle to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals. The gold medal winners go on to compete in the Regional Championship.
Battle of the Books Rules and Goals
Goals:
Students: Have fun reading good books from a wide variety of authors and genres(体裁).
Educators: Encourage reading, foster friendly competition, and nurture the love of books in young people.
Rules:
One team of six students from grades 7 or 8 will represent each school.
1. Each team will have a spokesperson. While the team is encouraged to discuss possible answers, team answers will only be accepted from the spokesperson.
2. The Semi-Finals will consist of three rounds of play, and the Finals will have one round. Each round features a Regular Battle and a Lightning Battle.
3. Regular Battle questions will be addressed to teams alternately(轮流地), regardless of the last correct answer. There will be 12 Regular Battle questions per round. When asked a question, teams will have 20 seconds to provide the book’s title and author.
4. Five points will be given if the team correctly identifies the exact title, and three points will be awarded for correctly identifying the author’s surname. The author’s first name does not need to be identified.
5. The Lightning Battles will be featured at the end of each round. Lightning Battles consist of a 2 minutes, 30 seconds time period during which each team is asked up to 12 questions. These questions concern details of the books and will not require teams to identify titles or authors. Each correctly answered Lightning Battle question will be worth three points.
PLEASE NOTE:
A warm-up practice question will be given to each team at the beginning of its first Semi-Battle and at the beginning of the Final and Regional Final Battles.
There may be no assistance from the coordinators and audience members.
Teams will not be punished for incorrect answers.
Any team demonstrating poor sportsmanship will not be invited back.
【小题1】According to the text, “Battle of the Books” is an activity ______.
A.where students are inspired to write books |
B.where books are used as arms in the battle |
C.where friends compete with each other |
D.where readers are motivated to love books |
A.72 | B.24 | C.36 | D.12 |
A.Teams are given 20 minutes to answer a question. |
B.A competitor gets 18 points for 6 correct titles. |
C.Each round ends with the Lightning Battles. |
D.A correct first name will be given 5 points. |
A.won’t be given a warm-up practice | B.won’t get help from audience members |
C.will be reduced in its points | D.won’t be allowed to compete next time |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2014届湖北省高二上学期期中考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
The novelist, Harriet Beecher Stowe, born 200 years ago, was a poor housewife with six children, and she suffered from various illnesses. Driven by the hatred of slavery, she found time to write Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which became the most influential novel in American history and caused great change, both at home and abroad.
Today, however, the book has a different reputation, owing to the popular image of its character, Uncle Tom, whose name has become a saying for a cowardly(懦弱的)black man who betrays his race.
But this view is wrong: the original Uncle Tom was physically and morally strong, an inspiration for black people and other oppressed(被压迫的)people worldwide. Indeed, that was why, in the mid-19th century, Southerners attacked Uncle Tom’s Cabin as a dangerously destructive book, while Northern reformers—especially black people—often praised it.
The book was influential overseas too. In Russia it inspired Vladimir Lenin, who recalled it as his favorite book in childhood. It was the first American novel to be translated and published in China, and it fueled anti-slavery movements in Cuba and Brazil.
The book’s progressive appeal was the character of Uncle Tom himself: a strong man who is notable because he does not betray his race; one reason he gives up escaping from his plantation(种植园)is that he doesn’t want to put his fellow slaves in danger. And he is finally killed because he refuses to tell his master where two runaway slaves are hiding.
Unfortunately, these themes were lost in many of the stage versions of Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
The play, seen by more people than those who read the book, remained popular up to the 1950s and still appears occasionally. But in the play, Stowe’s revolutionary themes were drowned.
But it doesn’t have to be that way; indeed; during the civil rights era it was those who most closely resembled Uncle Tom—Stowe’s Uncle Tom, not the embarrassed one of popular myth—that proved most effective in promoting progress. Both Stowe and Uncle Tom deserve our reconsideration and our respect.
1.Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin because she .
A.wanted to earn money to support her family |
B.tried to set an example to her six children |
C.hated slavery from the bottom of her heart |
D.had similar life experiences to Uncle Tom |
2. Which of the following is TRUE about the influence of the book?
A.It was the first American novel to be translated into Russian. |
B.It was the most influential book for Vladimir Lenin in his life |
C.It also gave rise to anti-slavery movements in faraway Africa. |
D.It inspired black people and people who were suffering in the world. |
3.What can we learn about Uncle Tom in the book?
A.he helps his fellow slaves to avoid getting into danger. |
B.He is a black man who betrays his race. |
C.He manages to escape from the plantation. |
D.He kills himself instead of giving away the slaves. |
4.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A.The themes of revolution and progress in the book were lost in the play |
B.There are more people who have read the book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, than those who have seen the stage version. |
C.The play was very popular and it is still put on from time to time today. |
D.It was Uncle Tom in the book that promoted the progress of mankind. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2010-2011学年山东省临沂市高三上学期期中考试英语卷 题型:其他题
阅读下面短文并回答问题,然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上(请注意问题后的字数要求)。
[1]To most Chinese students, studying abroad could be hard work. There are lots of difficulties they should face every day—the language barrier, culture shock, gaps between Eastern and Western lifestyles, expensive tuition fees and endless research projects.
[2]To Song Yinan, a 19-year-old Shenzhen girl, however, studying abroad was an unforgettable experience. In her book, “Kiki’s London Diary”, she tells her stories in an optimistic way.
[3]Probably the biggest difficulty Chinese students will meet is ___________. For example, in a story written at the beginning of her first term in London, Song suffered some embarrassment during a welcome party, where she was introduced to some dizzy drinks. However, she found that she couldn’t read most of the English names of the drinks and drank only cola and fruit juice. She described how red her face was and also the impatience of some other students as they stared the poor girl.
[4]Song says in an interview that it is still a good experience for her anyway. Although it sounds like “losing face” to most Chinese students, she says it is normal when you study abroad and she is happy to share the story with others.
[5]During her stay in Britain, Song was like an explorer. She discovered happiness in London everyday. She found happiness in a computer on which she could search for information on Chinese websites, at a low-price grocery, and form making friends with Britain students.
[6]Song was a high school student then and had never traveled abroad alone before. This is why Song’s parents say in the book’s forward that they were a little bit worried about their daughter.
[7]However, throughout the book, readers can feel the optimism and persistence of this strong-willed girl. Her study and life experiences in London are to delight any Chinese studying abroad or who plans to do so.
1. What’s the main idea of the passage? (no more than 10 words)
2.Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one?
It is certain that Song’s stories will give encouragement to those Chinese who are studying abroad or those who are going to.
3.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words or phrases. (no more than 5 words)
4. What problems may you face if you go abroad according to the text? (no more than 12 words)
①____________________; ② ___________________; ③ ____________________
5.Translate the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 into Chinese.
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