上海市金山区2021-2023年中考英语二模试题分类汇编：阅读理解

上海市金山区 2021-2023年中考英语二模试题分类汇编 阅读理解 2023年上海市金山区中考二模英语试题 VI. Choose the best answer（阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案）（12分） Andrew is a teenager from Germany, studying in Garden School. He is very interested in Chinese classic(经典的) novels. He wants to buy some to read but he doesn’t know what to choose. Therefore, he asked his classmates to recommend(推荐) some and he has made a list according to their recommendations. Romance of the Three Kingdom Author: Luo Guanzhong(1330 --1400) Recommended by: Tom Reason for recommendation: It influences the world most because it is very rich in strategies (策略) and many are applicable(可用的) today.One of them in the story is the Empty Fort Strategy by the famous strategist Zhuge Liang. The story has spread all over the world. Price: ¥58 Dream of the Red Chamber Author: Cao Xueqin(1715 --1763) Recommended by: Coco Reason for recommendation: It is worth reading as there is a whole group of fans around the world called “Redologists(红学研究者) ”. They have conferences and debate its details. It offers a panoramic(全景式的) view of society. The female characters in it are especially strong. Cao wished to respect them. Price: ¥55 The Journey to the West Author: Wu Chengen(about 1501--1582) Recommended by: Chen Ying Reason for recommendation: It is a classic novel published in the 16th century. It has positive spirit (积极的精神) and no fear of difficulties. It focuses on a “hero’s journey” and the hero must complete difficult tasks, learning lessons along the way. Price：¥64 The Water Margin Author:Shi Naian(1296--1371) Recommended by: Judy Reason for recommendation: It focuses on action and anti-hero themes(主题). Though the 108 people, 105 men and 3 women, may be “bad guy”, they make their mind to protect their own people. The novel has been translated into many languages, including German. Price: ¥45 59. Who was born in the 13th century? A) Luo Guanzhong. B) Cao Xueqin. C) Wu Chengen. D)