课时作业17 What an adventure!-（课时作业）【红对勾讲与练】2024版新高考英语大一轮复习全新方案（外研版）

必修第三册　 3 课时作业 17　 What an adventure! Ⅰ. 阅读理解 " (2022·广东广州模拟) We all remember the first adventure novel where for the first time our imaginations were lit by whispers of buried treasure, lost worlds, and faraway jungles. As Jane Eyre says: “ It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it. ” Luckily, here are some of the best adventure books, which might make the act of finding action easier for you! Click on the book name for detailed information. Jaws by Peter Benchley The 1974 book inspired Steven Spielberg􀆳s blockbuster movie—which then made beach attendance drop dramatically in 1975. Jaws is the story of three men􀆳s quest to kill a human-eating great white shark. It􀆳s a high-stakes adventure on the sea, which holds more dangers than anyone could have ever imagined. Children of the Comet by Donald Moffitt In the far future, a small community lives in space and harvests frozen air to make a living. But what happens when hunters from neighboring comets—and humans on starships—appear on the scene? This is a cosmic adventure in a very literal sense, as our young hero, Torris, tries to survive on a comet made entirely of ice. Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs This book launched the legend of an orphaned boy who is adopted by apes in the African jungle. Named Tarzan, the boy eventually has to prove himself on two fronts: the animal kingdom and the even more threatening world of hum