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【题目】 She was known to millions as the "Queen of Crime” or the "Duchess (女公爵)of Death". But surprisingly, she hated violence and blood, and knew nothing about the weapons most often used in murder. “ I don't think I dare look at a really horrible and damaged body, ” Agatha Christie once said.

But her pen dared to travel where her eyes would not. In her 50-year writing profession, Christie's murder stories made her the world's best-known mystery (神秘)writer. Only the Bible and Shakespeare's works have sold more copies than her.

Her novels have been turned into films and TV scenes. This month, British TV announced they will remake eight Christie films. Her work has continuing appeal for viewers," said director Laura Mackie. " There is always a desire for a really good detective novel. ”

Born in 1890 in England, Christie was educated at home and began her writing career while working as a nurse during World War I. She went on to produce 79 novels and lots of short stories, dying at the age of 86. With her knowledge of murder, Christie could have been a teacher at police academies.

Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, introduced Hercule Poirot, a retired Belgian police officer who starred in 30 of her works. Among the most popular are Murder on the Orient Express(1934) and Death on the Nile ( 1937).

Poirot is a tidy little man with a funny-looking moustache, an egg-shaped head and a high opinion of himself. He draws conclusions from observing the behaviour of those around him, always managing to spot patterns that others cannot see. Poirot has become so famous that someone has even written his biography, The Life and Times of Hercule Poirot.

【1】What kind of works did Agatha Christie write?

A.Love stories.B.Documentary books.

C.Adventure stories.D.Murder stories.

【2】We can infer from the text that Christie_________ .

A.joined the Army in World War I

B.has been a teacher at a police academy

C.is the third best-selling writer in the world

D.has had all her novels turned into films

【3】From Mackie's view, why do Christie's novels have continuous appeal for viewers?

A.Because she is well-known to the whole world.

B.Because she has a good knowledge of weapons.

C.Because people have a desire to learn about murders happening.

D.Because people are longing to read really good detective novels.

【4】What is Hercule Poirot?

A.He is Christie's co-worker.

B.He is the hero in many of Christie's works.

C.He is a real police officer.

D.He is the writer who wrote a biography of Christie.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【解析】

本文是一篇人物传记。文章介绍以写谋杀故事而成为世界著名推理小说家的Agatha Christie以及她的作品。

【1】细节理解题。根据第二段中In her 50-year writing profession, Christie's murder stories made her the world's best-known mystery (神秘)writer.(在克里斯蒂50年的写作生涯中，她的谋杀故事使她成为世界上最著名的神秘作家。)可知，Agatha Christie写谋杀故事。故选D。

【2】推理判断题。根据第二段中In her 50-year writing profession, Christie's murder stories made her the world's best-known mystery (神秘)writer. Only the Bible and Shakespeare's works have sold more copies than her.（在她50年的写作生涯中，克里斯蒂的谋杀故事使她成为世界上最著名的神秘作家。只有《圣经》和莎士比亚的作品比她卖得多。）可知，克里斯蒂是世界第三畅销作家。故选C。

【3】推理判断题。根据第三段中“Her work has continuing appeal for viewers,” said director Laura Mackie. “There is always a desire for a really good detective novel. ”可知，Laura Mackie认为她的作品对观众有着持续的吸引力，人们总是渴望一本真正好的侦探小说。因此在Mackie看来，克里斯蒂的小说之所以会对观众产生持续的吸引力是因为人们渴望读真正好的侦探小说。故选D。

【4】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, introduced Hercule Poirot, a retired Belgian police officer who starred in 30 of her works.可知，Hercule Poirot是克里斯蒂30部作品中的男主角。故选B。