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1、精选优质文档倾情为你奉上精选优质文档倾情为你奉上专心专注专业专心专注专业精选优质文档倾情为你奉上专心专注专业 高三英语文学名著阅读题 1. Rocky relationshipJane Austen(1775-1817), UKOther famous works: Sense and Sensibility理智与情感Emma 爱玛傲慢与偏见呈现英国等级制度下的爱情观。 ROMANCES are among the most popular kinds of stories. It isnt difficult to see why, as finding a man or woman to

2、spend the rest of ones life with is something almost all people want. Stories about relationships can be tragedies (悲剧), like Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. They can also be comedies, like Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice (1813). This novel is certainly one of the funniest and most charming romances

3、 in world literature. But Pride and Prejudice also has a sad message. In the novel there is a clear sense of the unequal opportunities men and women enjoy in life. It is a story about the rich but snobbish (自命不凡的) Mr Darcy and the smart, but difficult and proud Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth is one of

4、five daughters who live with their parents in respectable (尚可的) but rather poor conditions in Hertfordshire, near London. They belong to a class of people in England called the landed gentry. Members of the landed gentry can be rich, or they can be not so rich. The Bennets are not so rich. The money

5、 difficulties of the family drive the story of the novel. Many people know the famous opening sentence of the book: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” This is of course a very ironic (讽刺的) remark. What is really tru

6、e in the time of the novel is this: Single women from poorer families are very interested in a man with a good fortune, or even just a little money. Since they cannot pay their own way in life, they must find a husband. Because of this, Mrs Bennet is desperate to find husbands for her daughters. The

7、y will then no longer be a burden on her. In the end, Elizabeth and Darcy overcome the obstacles in their way to end up together. Elizabeth teaches Darcy to be less prejudiced (怀有偏见的), and she herself learns to be a little less proud. Jane, the oldest Bennet daughter, and her lover, Charles Bingley,

8、 also get engaged (订婚). Lydia finds herself a husband too the good-for-nothing George Wickham. These marriages give Austens novel a happy ending. But if this humorous entertainment ends with marriages, as all romances do, we should also not forget those who do not find husbands, like the Bennet daug

9、hters Kitty and Mary. Nor should we forget Charlotte Lucas, who marries the horrible William Collins simply because she has to and wants to help her parents financially. Pride and Prejudice shows that for every lucky Jane and Elizabeth Bennet, who marry happily in the novel, there were a dozen other

10、 women in Austens time who lived without their contentment (满意).1. What is the main purpose of this text?A. To analyze why romances are among the most popular kinds of stories.B. To inform the reader about the impact of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice.C. To explain what makes Pride and Prejudice st

11、and out in world literature.D. To tell us about what inspired Jane Austen to create Pride and Prejudice.2. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Elizabeth is proud before Mr Darcy because she has a better family background than him.B. Mr Darcy becomes less prejudiced when he has a better understanding o

12、f Elizabeth and her family.C. The novel has a happy ending because the Bennet daughters all marry happily as their mother wishes.D. The novel is about the struggles of a group of young women who bravely fight for equal rights with men.3. In Pride and Prejudice, young women are described as _.A. prou

13、d and snobbishB. smart and charmingC. a burden on their parentsD. having prejudice against the rich 2. Killing to liveSuzanne Collins (1962- ), USOther famous works: The Underland Chronicles地底王国系列Year of the Jungle 丛林记事（绘本）饥饿游戏：残酷游戏中少女勇敢面对生命和人性的抉择。 THE Hunger Games books (2008-2010) by US author Suz

14、anne Collins are set in a North American future which is very similar to the real North American present in some ways. In this world, the US is no more. In the new nation, “Panem”, a Capitol rules over 12 other districts. Life in the districts is hungry and always a struggle, completely different to

15、 the wealth enjoyed by the people of the Capitol. The Capitol holds an annual (一年一度的) “Hunger Games”. The games are a combination of ancient Roman gladiatorial (角斗的) contests and modern reality TV shows. The players are young people from the districts. As in the ancient games, these modern gladiator

16、s fight battles to the death with each other. And as in our own reality TV shows, the whole “entertainment” is filmed live for a TV audience. Although the Hunger Games are entertainment for the Capitol, they are punishment for the districts for a rebellion (叛乱) that failed. But over the course of th

17、e books we see how that rebellion is inspired again by a heroic new player, who turns the tables on the tyrants (暴君) in power. She is a teenager called Katniss Everdeen, from District 12. She is a brave and intelligent person. She becomes a contestant in the 74th Hunger Games, as does Peeta Mellark,

18、 a boy from the same place who has a crush on Katniss. The first book follows these two as they fight their way through the early rounds, which involve young people having to fight each other to the death. Katniss and Peeta both do well, proving themselves to be better fighters than the others. A ru

19、le change in the competition then allows contestants to team up, and from then on Katniss and Peeta fight together. As they beat all comers, they believe that they have survived the challenge of the Hunger Games. But another rule change forces them to fight against each other. Katniss and Peeta mana

20、ge to foil (挫败) this by planning a suicide pact (自杀协议), giving the authorities no choice but to allow them to live. But Katniss and Peeta prove to be more than a hit with TV viewers. They bring back the spirit of rebellion in the Districts. The other books in the series tell the tale of this revolut

21、ion against the Capitol and the increasingly important roles the central characters of Katniss and Peeta play in it. The Hunger Games books get their power from speaking indirectly about our own world. They speak to young Americans because of a growing sense of inequality in US society and the fear

22、among the young that their futures will be a struggle. But the stories may well be relevant for a wider audience.Which of the following is TRUE about the Hunger Games, according to the article?A. They are held every decade.B. They are held to punish the districts for their rebellion.C. They are ente

23、rtainment for both the Capitol and other districts.D. Winners of the Hunger Games receive a lot of prizes for their efforts.2. What happens during the 74th Hunger Games?A. Katniss and Peeta team up and manage to get though the early rounds.B. When Katniss and Peeta defeat all the other contestants,

24、the games are over forever.C. Katniss and Peetas claim that they will commit suicide together saves both of them in the end.D. Katniss and Peeta fight against each other until the last rounds.3. According to the article, The Hunger Games books _.A. are set in the US of the futureB. speak directly ab

25、out our world todayC.show that young Americans are more rebellious than everD. may also appeal to audiences beyond North America 3 Eyre takes chargeCharlotte Bronte(1816-1855), UKOther famous works: Shirley 谢利Villette 维莱特简爱讲述女性勇敢追求平等自由的非凡历程。THIS whirlwind (跌宕起伏) of a novel has at its center a child,

26、 later a young woman, of intelligence and passionate (热情的) feeling. In the pages of Jane Eyre (1847) we join the heroine Jane as she goes on a journey through a life made up of the most challenging experiences. Jane has to endure cruelty and hardship. But she also has to be true to her spirit, which

27、 tells her not to live anything other than the happy, fulfilled (圆满的) life she feels that she and all others have the right to live. The first part of the novel shows orphan (孤儿) Janes early life with her uncles family. She is ill-treated and very lonely. However, the school that she is sent to, Low

28、ood Institution, is worse. It is run by a cruel man named Mr Brocklehurst, who treats all the girls badly, and Jane particularly so. But Jane triumphs over Brocklehurst, and when she finally leaves Lowood, after a period working as a teacher there, she is an educated and accomplished (有成就的) young wo

29、man. She becomes a governess (女家庭教师) at Thornfield Hall, where she is responsible for educating young Adele Varens. It is there that Jane meets the master of Thornfield, Adeles father, Mr Rochester. Rochester is a fierce and eccentric (古怪的) type. He is not handsome, but somehow very attractive. He a

30、nd Jane get on very well together because of, rather than despite, the fact that they are always arguing. Mr Rochester proposes (求婚) to Jane, but the marriage does not go ahead. It turns out that he is still married. She is forced to leave Thornfield when she refuses his request that she run away wi

31、th him to France. Jane soon finds herself living a desperate life. Homeless and ready to face death, she is taken in by St John Rivers. Jane admires this man for his commitment (献身) to good, but she also finds him rigid (刻板的) and cold. It turns out he and Jane are distantly related. When Jane inheri

32、ts (继承) money from one of their relatives while Rivers receives none, she generously shares the money. But she turns down his proposal of marriage. In the final act of the book, author Charlotte Bronte takes Jane back to Thornfield and her beloved Mr Rochester. In this act, she resolves (解决) the pro

33、blems that have prevented the union of Jane and Mr Rochester. The main problem is the first Mrs Rochester, who is mad and kept in the attic (阁楼). After a fire that leads to her death, and the blinding and maiming (残废) of Mr Rochester, he and Jane can marry. The fact that Rochester, now disabled, now

34、 needs Jane, is crucial. He is no longer her “master”. Jane is a feminist (女权主义的) heroine. The most passionate part of the book may be Janes insistence (坚持) that she has her own rights. In the final pages, Jane famously addresses us: “Reader, I married him.” It was Janes decision, and the happy marr

35、iage that she and Rochester have together is only possible because they are equals.1. Which of the following statements about Janes early life is TRUE?A. She is born an orphan and brought up by Lowood Institution.B. Her uncle is the only person who treats her with love and respect.C. She never gives

36、 up, even though the schoolmaster at Lowood Institution treats her badly.D. Jane drops out of Lowood Institution and later becomes a teacher.2. Jane leaves Thornfield because _.A. she cant bear Mr Rochesters strange mannersB. she refuses Mr Rochesters offer to escape to France to get marriedC. she h

37、as gotten bored with the arguments with Mr RochesterD. she finds out that Mr Rochester is going after her money3. According to the article, what makes Jane Eyre a feminist heroine is that _.A. she never loses her faith in life even during hard timesB. she becomes a well educated and accomplished wom

38、an through her own effortsC. she is determined in seeking equal rights with menD. she manages to get the upper hand in her relationship with Mr Rochester 4. Bigger than magicJK Rowling(1965- ), UKOther famous works: The Casual Vacancy偶发空缺The Cuckoos Calling 布谷鸟的呼唤（该书是罗琳以化名Robert Galbraith出版的侦探推理小说系列

39、的第一本）哈利波特讲述小巫师们共同成长、战胜邪恶的故事。 IN the 1960s the British pop star John Lennon claimed that his group, The Beatles, were bigger than Jesus. JK Rowling has never said anything so arrogant about Harry Potter, but if she did, she may have more reasons to say it than Lennon did. Since the first Harry Potter

40、 story was published in 1997, the kid in glasses with a gift for magic has become a global legend. This fictional (虚构的) boy may be the most famous child on the planet. Harrys parents were killed by Lord Voldemort, who also tried to kill the baby Harry but failed. He left Harry with a scar (伤疤) in th

41、e shape of a lightning bolt on his forehead. Voldemort is Harrys enemy. The entire epic (史诗般的) story of the books is given shape by the battle between Harry and Voldemort. It ends as it began, with the two facing each other, one representing good, the other evil. But before we reach that point, the

42、author Rowling has a whole magical world to create. Harry is taken away from the care of his guardians, the unpleasant Dursleys, and is educated in order to become an elite (杰出的) wizard at Hogwarts School. There he meets his two closest friends, Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, and many eccentri

43、c (奇怪的) teachers and mentors. Although each of the seven books can be read as its own adventure, you only get the full “Potter effect” by reading all the way through, from Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone (1997) to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007). The Harry Potter books are popula

44、r with so many because they are adventures. We read adventures because they allow us to imagine an exciting life we cant live ourselves. On the other hand, though, we still need our heroes to be a little bit like us, and Harry and his young friends are like us in many ways. They are growing up, like

45、 us, and they experience the ups and downs on the way. During the years that many young people spend with Harry, they experience their first romances, and this makes Harrys own teenage affair more interesting to them. But its the tale of Harry versus Voldemort that keeps us going with these classics

46、 of childrens writing to the end, our arrival at that moment when Voldemort is defeated and, of course, Harry triumphs. However, it is not through special wizarding skills that Harry wins out, but an act of sacrifice. Here, one might say, Harry, like many western fictional characters before him, is

47、like Jesus. Through his selflessness, he becomes a hero and makes sure there is good in the world.1. Which of the following about the Harry Potter stories is TRUE?A. After his parents are killed, Harry is taken care of by the warm-hearted Dursleys.B. Voldemort fails to murder Harry Potter because he

48、 is protected by his magical scar.C. At the end of the story, Harry defeats Voldemort by sacrificing himself.D. The seven Harry Potter books cannot be understood if you read them on their own.2. According to the article, why are the Harry Potter stories popular?A. They are all light-hearted and make

49、 readers feel relaxed.B. They show a combination of justice and love.C. They focus on teenagers growing pains.D. They remind us of parts of ourselves and inspire us to imagine living an exciting life.3. According to the article, it is _ that gives shape to the story of the Harry Potter books.A. Harr

50、ys pure friendship with Ron and HermioneB. our curiosity about the world of magicC. Harrys charming personalityD. the battle between Harry and Voldemort 5. Power play is not a gameOrson Scott Card(1951- ), USOther famous works: The Tales of Alvin Maker创者传Speaker for the Dead死者代言人Homecoming series回家系

51、列小说 ENDERS Game, a 1985 novel by US author Orson Scott Card, is a teenage adventure story that is popular with the training programs of the US Marine Corps. The Corps gives the novel to those who could become leaders because of its “lessons in training methodology (方法), leadership, and ethics”. Howe

52、ver, you dont have to be planning a career in the US military to enjoy the story, which has been translated into Chinese and 30 other languages. The novel is set in a future in which travel to other galaxies is ordinary. But humans in Cards novel are still obsessed (着迷的) with war. On Earth, there is

53、 a three-way fight between different human groups, and there is also a war with another planet, between humans and insects known as the Buggers. As the novel opens, new forces are in training to fight the Buggers, who are a constant threat. These forces are made up of children. One child, Ender Wigg

54、in, is the hero of the story. His sister Valentine, who he is close to, and his violent but brilliant brother Peter are also key characters. Ender and the other cadets (军校学员) are trained using games that become more and more challenging. Ender, still under 10 years of age, is quickly promoted when h

55、e shows how heartless he can be. When asked about why he “killed” a fellow cadet in the game, for instance, he replies that it saved him future problems. It is this attitude that makes Enders superiors think they have a great future leader on their hands. And so it proves when Ender, using a daring

56、tactic (策略), manages to defeat the Buggers. However, Ender does not know that he has won in real life, believing it was a game. The lies told to Ender and others are an example of the political themes of the novel, seen in the power plays of different groups on Earth and, later, between Ender and hi

57、s brother Peter. Enders Game has been criticized for its violence, with some even seeing Ender as a Hitler figure. But Card disagrees with this criticism, pointing out that Ender doesnt know about his violence, and is therefore morally pure. It would seem closer to the truth of the book to say that

58、it is about the way humans can be influenced the old do it to the young, and the powerful do it to the weak. It is certainly a novel that makes you think about planet Earth today, not just in the future.Read the article carefully and decide whether the following statements are true (T) of false (F).

59、1. The book Enders Game mainly focuses on battles between groups on Earth. ( )2. In the book, it is common for humans to travel between planets and galaxies. ( )3. Ender Wiggin has two violent but supportive siblings. ( )4. Enders coldness toward his enemies makes his superiors believe that he will

60、be a brilliant leader in the future. ( )5. With a risky but brave piece of strategy, Ender manages to win the war against the Buggers. ( )6. The novel explores politics and abuses of power. ( )7. Enders Game has been criticized for its violence, but the author Orson Scott Card disagrees with that cr