D
A Christmas Carol was written by Charles Dickens. The first 6,000 copies of the book were sold out in a week. And the book has inspired many plays and movies. The first play was put on in 1844. The first two movies were silent films made in 1901 and 1908. Since then, the story has been remade more than 60 times for television and cinema. What makes such a tale so attractive? Audiences have always loved a good plot, a villain(反面人物) who harms other people or breaks the law, and the ending of right over wrong. The book offers all three.
The book tells the story of a man named Ebenezer Scrooge. He is mean and cruel to his clerk and turns away(避免)his only living relative. One night, Scrooge is visited by three spirits(幽灵). The first shows scenes from Scrooge’s youth that led to this present state. The second takes him to the homes of his clerk and his nephew. Here Scrooge sees that people can be happy without lots of money. The spirit also shows him the desperate(绝望的) poor people of London. The third spirit shows Scrooge will die alone, and no one will care if he continues to live as he has. At last the message is understood, and Scrooge repents. He becomes generous and caring to all around him, especially to his clerk’s sick son, Tiny Tim.
Every year, thousands of people watch A Christmas Carol. Why? They may be touched by its lessons on the true meanings of wealth and happiness. They may enjoy the special effects and feelings or watching every year may be just a habit. Viewers never seem to grow tired of the old miser(守财奴), Scrooge, and his dramatic message of hope and change.
1.What do we know about the book A Christmas Carol?
A. It was written in the early 19th century.
B. Dickens completed the book in a week.
C. It has been adapted(改编)for cinema and television.
D. It didn’t attract readers when published for the first time.
2.The third spirit shows Scrooge .
A. where he will die and who will care about him
B. how others care about his present life
C. when and how he will die alone
D. what his future life will be like
3.The underlined part “Scrooge repents” probably means .
A. Scrooge feels sorry for what he has done
B. Scrooge does things as he did before
C. Scrooge is angry with the three spirits
D. Scrooge gives the three spirits a hand
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D
A Christmas Carol was written by Charles Dickens. The first 6,000 copies of the book were sold out in a week. And the book has inspired many plays and movies. The first play was put on in 1844. The first two movies were silent films made in 1901 and 1908. Since then, the story has been remade more than 60 times for television and cinema. What makes such a tale so attractive? Audiences have always loved a good plot, a villain(反面人物) who harms other people or breaks the law, and the ending of right over wrong. The book offers all three.
The book tells the story of a man named Ebenezer Scrooge. He is mean and cruel to his clerk and turns away(避免)his only living relative. One night, Scrooge is visited by three spirits(幽灵). The first shows scenes from Scrooge’s youth that led to this present state. The second takes him to the homes of his clerk and his nephew. Here Scrooge sees that people can be happy without lots of money. The spirit also shows him the desperate(绝望的) poor people of London. The third spirit shows Scrooge will die alone, and no one will care if he continues to live as he has. At last the message is understood, and Scrooge repents. He becomes generous and caring to all around him, especially to his clerk’s sick son, Tiny Tim.
Every year, thousands of people watch A Christmas Carol. Why? They may be touched by its lessons on the true meanings of wealth and happiness. They may enjoy the special effects and feelings or watching every year may be just a habit. Viewers never seem to grow tired of the old miser(守财奴), Scrooge, and his dramatic message of hope and change.
1.What do we know about the book A Christmas Carol?
A. It was written in the early 19th century.
B. Dickens completed the book in a week.
C. It has been adapted(改编)for cinema and television.
D. It didn’t attract readers when published for the first time.
2.The third spirit shows Scrooge .
A. where he will die and who will care about him
B. how others care about his present life
C. when and how he will die alone
D. what his future life will be like
3.The underlined part “Scrooge repents” probably means .
A. Scrooge feels sorry for what he has done
B. Scrooge does things as he did before
C. Scrooge is angry with the three spirits
D. Scrooge gives the three spirits a hand
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—Which is the most interesting _____ all the books?
—The one by Charles Dickens.
A. of B. for C. on D. at
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—Whose is the book written by Yang Jiang?
—Carol’s favorite writer is Yang Jiang. It ______ be hers.
A. mustn’t B. must C. can’t D. can
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The names of William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Jane Austen are probable not new to you. They are stars of the literary landscape and their works add to the charm of their British homeland. This week, we take you to the places where these literary masters grew up, lived or got their inspiration from.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Located on the banks of the river Avon in the north of England, Stratford-upon-Avon provides a beautiful glimpse into Britain’s rural life. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to the town to see the land that produced Britain's greatest playwright. They visit the house where Shakespeare lived and go to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre to enjoy his plays
William Shakespeare(1564-1616)
Stratford-upon-Avon would be an ordinary small city in Britain if it was not the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare left the town when he was 18, but even at the height of his career in London, Shakespeare returned here regularly to visit his family. Shakespeare thought of it as his real home, even though London brought him fame
Bath
UNESCO World Heritage city, Bath has the country's only natural hot springs. The city is named after its most popular sight: the Roman Baths, which were built by the Romans in the first century as a public bath house. For centuries, people went there to bathe in the natural mineral water.
Jane Austen (1775-1817)
Bath was one of Austen's favorite places. It appears in her novels: Persuasion and Northanger Abbey. In the latter she wrote,"I do like it very much If I could have papa and mamma and the rest of them here, I suppose I should be too happy!”
London
LONDON is the cultural center of Britain. Its historical attractions draw numerous visitors. Treasures such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are among the world's top tourist attractions. Museums like the British Museum and the National Gallery, all free, make London a favorite for art lovers.”
Charles Dickens (1812-1870)?
Dickens spent most of his life in London and wrote extensively about this city .Born in Hampshire, south of London, Dickens moved to London when he was two years old. He depicted London as foggy,dirty,with villains everywhere,as shown in his works Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, Bleak House and A Tale of Two Cities.
1.Which of the following is true?
A.Stratford-upon-Avon made Shakespeare famous.
B.In Shakespeare's opinion, London was his real home.
C.Stratford-upon-Avon was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
D.Shakespeare returned to London regularly to visit his family.
2.________is not Charles Dickens' s works.
A.Oliver Twist B.Great Expectation C.Bleak House D.Northanger Abbey
3.What's the main idea of the passage?
A.Introduce the places where three literary masters grew up and lived.
B.Introduce the works of three literary masters.
C.Compare the three literary masters.
D.Describe the three literary masters.
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The music by Tan Dun sounds .
A.was written; wonderful B.written; wonderfully
C.was written; wonderfully D.written;wonderful
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—Tom, have you ever read the book ________ A Tale of Two Cities《双城记》by Charles Dickens?
—Yes. I finished reading it last winter vacation.
A.was named B.is named C.named D.names
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---Who _______ the book _______?
--- It was written by Lu Xun.
A. is …written by B. did ,write C. was, written D. was, written by
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Books | Contents | ||
Leo the Snow Leopard By Craig Hatkoff | It was written by the best storyteller.The story is about Leo,a young snow leopard(雪豹)that was helped by a kind man in the snowy mountains in Pakistan.Snow leopards are in danger.Leo was just two months old when he was found and he could not live in the wild on his own. | ||
Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? By Sabbithry Persad | Tiana has been learning about recycling at school.But after her dog,Bubbles,gets lost chasing after a recycling truck,she decides to learn a lot more about recycling! Following Tiana,readers will learn how to take care of the environment. | ||
The Scrap Kins Build By Brian Yanish | Meet the Scrap Kins.They are friendly monsters.In the book,they’ll show you how to turn rubbish into some pretty cool things.Readers will learn how to make toy planes from plates,bags,old clothes and more.You know what they say:One person’s rubbish is another person’s love. | ||
Explore(探索)Life Cycles! By Kathleen M.Reilly | Do you know the largest seed(种子)in the world or an egg can weigh up to 4 pounds? You’ll learn about all of these things and more with the latest book in the Explore Your World series(系列).The books give readers a good look into the life cycles of plants and animals on the Earth. | ||
1.How old was Leo when he was found?
A.Four months old.
B.Two years old.
C.Three months old.
D.Two months old.
2.If Jim is interested in making toys from rubbish,he will probably like to read________.
A.Leo the Snow Leopard
B.The Scrap Kins Build
C.Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?
D.Explore Life Cycles!
3.The four books are all about________.
A.nature and the environment
B.monsters
C.animals
D.plants
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--- Can you tell me whom the play ______ in the 1990s?
--- Sorry, I don’t know.
A.was written by B.was written C.is written D.1s written by
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You may know the song Happy Birthday very well. But do you know about its writer? It was written by an American girl. And she became very rich after that.
When she was a child, she was poor. Once, she was invited to her friend's birthday party. She was pleased but sad because she didn't have enough money to buy a gift for her. "The party is coming soon, but now I have little money." Tears ran down her face.
Later that night she was in bed, thinking about the gift when the door opened and her grandma came in. "What happened?" her grandma asked. Hearing the girl's story, she said, "Don't worry. I think I can help you. How about singing a song together? Happy birthday to..." What a beautiful song! They sang and sang. Suddenly she woke up. It was a dream! She decided to write it down at once and sing it to her friends at the party.
When she sang the song at the party the next day, her friends were very happy. "How wonderfully you sing! We haven't heard such a beautiful song before. Thank you for giving me the special gift," said her friend. And they learnt to sing it together. Later the girl became well-known in America.
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1.The song Happy Birthday was written by ______.
A. an American girl
B. an American girl's grandma
C. an American boy
D. an American girl's friend
2.The girl was sad because ______.
A. she didn't want to go to the party
B. she would be busy that day
C. she didn't have enough money to buy a gift
D. she wasn't invited to the party
3.What gift did she give her friend?
A. A flower. B. A toy.
C. An interesting book. D. A song.
4.What did her friends think of the song? It was ______.
A. boring B. beautiful
C. exciting D. interesting
5.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The girl was still poor after writing the song.
B. The girl sang the song with her grandpa in her dream.
C. The girl's friends had heard the song before.
D. The girl became famous because of the song.
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