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Subject: Slimming down classics? | |
Mr. Handsome 2007-5-12 6: 34 AM | Orion Books, which decides there is a market in creating cut-down classics (经典著作), is slimming down some novels by such great writers as L. Tolstoy, M. Mitchell and C. Bronte. Now, each of them has been whittled down to about 400 pages by cutting 30 to 40 pages per cent of original, with words, sentences, paragraphs and, in a few cases, chapters removed. The first six shortened editions, all priced at £6.99 and advertised as great reads “in half the time”, will go on sale next month, with plans for 50 to 100 more to follow. The publishing house believes that modern readers will welcome the shorter versions. |
Mr. Edwards 2007-5-12 9: 40 AM | Well, I’m publisher of Orion Group. Thanks for your attention, Mr. Handsome. I must say, the idea developed from a game of “shame” in my office. Each of us was required to confess (承认) to the most embarrassing blanks in his or her reading. I admitted that I had never read Anna Karenina and tried but failed to get through Gone with the Wind several times. One of my colleagues acknowledged skipping (跳读) Jane Eyre. We realized that life is too short to read all the books you want to and we never were going to read these ones. As a leading publishing house, we are trying to make classics convenient for readers but it’s not as if we’re withdrawing the original versions. They are still there if you want to read them. |
Ms. Weir 2007-5-12 11:35 AM | I’m director of the online bookclub www.lovereading.co.uk Mr. Edwards, I think your shortened editions is a breath of fresh air. I’m guilty of never having read Anna Karenina, because it’s just so long. I’d much rather read two 300-page books than one 600-page book. I am looking forward to more shortened classics! |
Mr. Crockatt 2007-5-12 4:38 PM | I’m from the London independent bookshop Corckatt & Powell. In my opinion, the practice is completely ridiculous. How can you edit the classics? I’m afraid reading some of these book is hard work, and that is why you have to develop as a reader. If people don’t have time to read Anna Karenina, then fine. But don’t read a shortened version and kid yourself it’s the real thing. |
A.opposes the reading of original classics |
B.is embarrassed for cutting down classics |
C.thinks cut-down classics have a bright future |
D.is cautions in its decision to cut down classics |
A.make them easier to read | B.meet a large demand in the market |
C.increase the sales of literary books | D.compete with their original versions |
A.speaks highly of the cut-down classics |
B.shows her love for original classics |
C.feels guilty of not reading the classics |
D.disapprove of shortening the classics |
A.reading the classic works is a confusing attempt |
B.shortening the classics does harm to the original |
C.publishing the cut-down classics is a difficult job |
D.editing the classic works satisfies children’s needs |
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five |
Motown songwriter-producer Deke Richards,who was behind songs including The Jackson 5's first three US number one hits,has died aged 68.
Richards,who had oesophageal(食管的)cancer,died in a Washington state hospice(安养院),Universal Music said.The musician,whose real name was Dennis Lussier,Was leader of the Motown songwriting,arranging and producing team—The Corporation.Their hits include The Jackson 5'S I Want You Back and ABC.
Richards also co-wrote Love Child for Diana Ross and The Supremes,as well as Ross’s solo track I’m Still Waiting.He produced and wrote for Martha Reeves and the Vamlellas and Bobby Darin.
The Corporation,which consisted of Motown label head Berry Gordy,Alphonzo Mizell,Freddie Perren and Richards,was set up in 1969 to create hit records for the label’s new act,The Jackson 5.
They also wrote,produced and arranged the band’s singles and Maybe Tomorrow and Mama's Pearl.
According to Michael Jackson biographer,J.Randy Taraborrelli,Mama’s Pearl was originally called Guess Who’S Making Whoopie(With Your Girlfriend).
But Richards had the lyrics changed to preserve the young frontman’s innocent image.
The Hollywood Reporter said Richards' "love of music” kept him involved with a variety of projects,including last year’S production of The Jackson 5's Come and Get It:The Rare Pearls.featuring rare and unreleased(未发行的) tracks.
Richards’ final work was the mixing of eight unreleased tracks by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas for the band's 50th anniversary box set,which is to be released on 5 April.
1.Deke Richard wrote songs for the following singers EXCEPT
A.Martha Reeves B.Joan Lussier C.Bobby Darin D.Jackson 5’s
2.Which of the following is true about Richards?
A.He died at the age of68 in a Washington clinic.
B.He is a musician behind many hit songs.
C.He wrote“I’m Still Waiting”for Martha Reeves.
D.His final work is to be released in May.
3.What Call we learn from the passage?
A.The Corporation has a history of more than 40 years.
B.The lyrics of Mama’S Pearl turned out to be a failure.
C.The lyrics of Mama’S Pearl Was changed by J.Randy Taraborrelli.
D.Richards said his own love of music kept him involved with many projects.
4.It is implied in the passage that______.
A.Richards hardly co-wrote songs for singers
B.the Jackson 5's Come and Get it Was left unfinished as Richards got i11.
C.The corporation Was set up to earn money.
D.Richards had deep love for music.
5.Which column can you most possibly find the passage on a website?
A. Health B. Business C.Technology D. Entertainment
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Subject Slimming down classics? | |
Mr. Handsome 2007-5-12&24 AM | Orion Books,which decides there is a market in creating cut-down classics(经典著作),is slimming down some novels by such great writers as L.Tolstoy,M.Mitchell and C.Bronte.Now,each of them has been whittled down to about 400 pages by cutting 30 to 40 per cent of the original,with words,sentences,paragraphs and,in a few cases,chapters removed.The first six shortened editions,all priced at £6.99 and advertised as great reads “in half the time”,will go on sale next month,with plans for 50 to 100 more to follow.The publishing house believes that modern readers will welcome the shorter versions. |
Mr. Edwards 2007-5-12 9:40 AM | Well,I’m publisher of Orion Group.Thanks for your attention,Mr.Handsome. I must say,the idea developed from a game of “shame”in my office.Each of us was required to confess(承认)to the most embarrassing blanks in his or her reading.I admitted that I had never read Anna Karenina and tried but failed to get through Gone with the Wind several times.One of my colleagues acknowledged skipping(跳读)Jane Eyre.We realised that life is too short to read all the books you want to and we never were going to read these ones. As a leading publishing house,we are trying to make classics convenient for readers but it’s not as if we’re withdrawing the original versions.They are still there if you want to read them. |
Ms.Weir 2007-5-12 11:35 AM | I’m director of the online bookclub www.lovereading.co.uk. Mr.Edwards,I think your shortened editions is a breath of fresh air.I’m guilty of never having read Anna Karenina,because it’s just so long.I’d much rather read two 300-page books than one 600-page book.I am looking forward to more shortened classics! |
Mr. Crockatt 2007-5-124:38 PM | I’m from the London independent bookshop Crockatt & Powell. In my opinion,the practice is completely ridiculous.How can you edit the classics?I’m afraid reading some of these books is hard work,and that is why you have to develop as a reader.If people don’t have time to read Anna Karenina,then fine.But don’t read a shortened version and kid yourself it’s the real thing. |
According to the message board,Orinon Books_______.
A.opposes the reading of original classics
B.is embarrassed for cutting down classics
C.thinks cut-down classics have a bright future
D.is cautious in its decision to cut down classics
In Mr.Edwards’ opinion,Orion Group is shortening classics to_______.
A.make them easier to read
B.meet a large demand in the market
C.increase the sales of literary books
D.compete with their original versions
By describing the shortened classics as “a breath of fresh air”,Ms.Weir_______.
A.speaks highly of the cut-down classics
B.shows gailty of the original classics
C.feels guilty of not reading the classics
D.disapproves of shortening the classics
Mr.Crockatt seems to imply that_______.
A.reading the classic works is a confusing attempt
B.shortening the classics does harm to the original
C.publishing the cub-down classics is a difficult job
D.editing the classic works satisfies children’s needs
Shanghai-More Shanghai people are renting cars to travel over the coming National Day holiday, Tom reported today.
Most cars in large local car-rental companies such as Yongda, Anji and Dazhong are leased(出租)so far with the Buick Sport Utility Vehichle (SUV) in high demand.
Santana and Jetta were previously the most popular car models rented by Shanghai people for travel, while the high-end Buick models have generated great interest among locals renting cars these years. However, the rent on a Buick GL or GS model is between 650 yuan and 750 yuan a day, nearly double those of the Santana and Jetta cars.
Compared with Santana, Buick looks better, has greater capabilities and is safer and more comfortable, said a car leaser. “I don’t mind paying a higher cost for a Buick to enjoy the holiday,” he said.
SUV cars are very popular in the car renting market, according to some car rental firms.
“All the 31 Buick GL8SUV cars were leased out several days ago,” said an employee with the Shanghai Yongda Car Rental Co.
Local people are more inclined (倾向于) to go travel with groups of friends, so SUV cars are a better choice, said an industry analyst (分析家). Moreover, SUV car are safer on rugged and rough roads, the analyst said.
According to the data, most people rented cars for seven days; a less number rented them for two or three days.
【小题1】What’s the best title for the passage ?
A.How Shanghai People Spend Their Holidays |
B.Why So Many Shanghai People Rented Cars for Holidays |
C.More Shanghai Rent Cars for Holidays |
D.Shanghai Rent SUV Instead of Santana and Jetta |
A.the name of a car-rental company | B. the name of an expensive car |
C.the name of an ordinary car | D. the place for the holiday |
A.Between 650 yuan and 750 yuan. | B. Between 350 yuan and 380 yuan. |
C. About 450 yuan. | D. Less than 300 yuan. |
A.Because they are cheaper. |
B.Because they are convenient on rugged and rough roads. |
C.Only because they can run on bugged and tough roads. |
D.Because no Santana and Jetta can be rented now. |
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