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When we read books we seem to enter a new world. This new world can be similar to the one we are living in, or it can be very 21 . Some stories are told 22 they were true. Real people who live in a 23 world do real things; in other words, the stories are about people just like us doing what we do. Other stories, such as the Harry Potter books, are not 24 . They are characters and creatures that are very different from us and do things that would be 25 for us.
But there is more to books and writing than this. If we think about it, even realistic writing is only 26 . How can we tell the difference between what is real and what is not real? For example, when we read about Harry Potter ,we 2 7 seem to learn something about the real world. And when Harry studies magic at Hogwarts, he also learns more about his real life than 28 . Reading, like writing, is an action. It is a way of 29 . When we read or write something ,we do much more than simple look at words on a page. We use our 30 --which is real—and our imagination—which is real in a different way --- to make the words come to life in our minds.
Both realism and fantasy(幻想) 31 the imagination and the “magic” of reading and writing to make us think. When we read 32 realistic, we have to imagine that the people we are reading about are just like us, even though we 33 that we are real and they are 34 . It sounds 35 ,but it works. When we read, we fill in missing information and 36 about the causes and effects of what a character does. We help the writer by 37 that what we read is like real life. In a way, we are writing the book, too.
Most of us probably don’t think about what is going on in our 38 when we are reading. We pick up a book and lose 39 in a good story, eager to find out what will happen next. Knowing how we feel 40 we read can help us become better readers, and it will help us discover more about the real magic of books.
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Success is often measured by the ability to overcome adversity(逆境). But it is often the belief of others that gives us the courage(勇气)to try.
J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, began writing at age 6. Her good friend-Sean became the first person to encourage her and help her build the confidence that one day she would be a very good writer.
“He was the first person with whom I really discussed my serious ambition(志向) to be a writer. He was also the only person who thought I was bound to(注定)be a success at it, which meant much more to me than I ever told him at the time.”
Though there were many difficulties, Rowling continued her writing, particularly fantasy stories. But it wasn't until l990 that she first came up with the idea about Harry Potter. As she recalls(回忆), it was on a long train journey from London to Manchester that “the idea of Harry Potter simply fell into my head. To my great disappointment, I didn't have a pen with me, and I was too shy to ask anybody if I could borrow one. I think, now, that this was probably a good thing, because I simply sat and thought, for four (delayed train) hours, and all the details came up in my brain, and this thin, black-haired, bespectacled(戴眼镜的)boy who didn't know he was a wizard became more and more real to me.”
That same year, her mother died after a ten-year fight with serious diseases, which deeply affected her writing. She went on to marry and had a daughter, but separated from her husband shortly afterwards.
During this time, Rowling was diagnosed with depression(诊断患有抑郁症). Unemployed, she finished her first novel in area cafes, where she could get her daughter to fall asleep. After being refused by l2 publishing houses, the first Harry Potter novel was sold to a small British publishing house.
Now with seven books that have sold nearly 400 million copies in 64 languages, J. K. Rowling is the highest earning novelist in history. And it all began with her friend’s encouragement as well as her ambition to write.
【小题1】 Who believed J. K. Rowling was to be a good writer?
A.Her friend Sean. | B.Her mother. |
C.Her daughter. | D.Her husband. |
A.at the age of 6 | B.on a train journey |
C.after her mother's death | D.in her secondary school |
A.her train was delayed for four hours |
B.she didn't have a pen with her |
C.her mind suddenly went blank |
D.no one would offer her help |
A.open-minded | B.warm-hearted |
C.good-natured | D.strong-willed |
A.adversity makes a good novelist |
B.the courage to try is a special ability |
C.you can have a wonderful idea everywhere |
D.encouragement helps one succeed |
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
Dear Harry Potter,
Hi! I'm Kevin from India.I really feel lucky to write you a letter.
Though I live far away from your world, I think we are a little alike, You are a great wizard(魔术师) .You have done lots of magical things to be amazed at.Although I don't do magic, I do believe in it.Well, I'm also a wizard at school.And I can often get As, but I am not a bookworm.I like to play jokes in class, which sometimes make my teachers angry.I also have many friends.They often get me into and out of trouble.No matter what has happened, we still get close together.
Oh, I almost forget to tell you that our school is almost like yours, Hogwarts.It's a special one for excellent students.We have modern classes and technology lessons.But when much is given, much is expected, so I often stay up late just to finish my homework.It really makes me tired and bored.
Luckily, I can read your stories in my free time.I feel like I know you.You have a mind of your own.You are young, but you know how to take responsibility for your decisions.Also you think with a clear head even in danger.What a great boy you are ! How I wish I could meet you soon!
May you have a nice time.
yours, Kevin
68.Kevin and Harry are a little alike because_______.
A.they almost have the same experience B.their worlds are full of magic
C.their schools are close to each other D.they both like the same subjects.
69.In the passage, "a bookworm" means a person_______.
A.who likes keeping worms B.who is loved by teachers at school
C.who is nervous of reading books D.who enjoys nothing but reading
70.From the passage we know that Kevin_______.
A.is a slow boy in class B.is fed up with much homework
C.doesn't believe in magic D.likes to keep quiet in class
71.Kevin writes to Harry to tell him many things EXCEPT_______.
A.his friends B.his school life C.his trouble D.his family
C
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.
64. 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 七彩教育网our children need.
65. 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.
66. 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.
67. 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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