课外阅读《-鲁滨逊漂流记 》导读单2023-2024学年牛津译林版英语九年级上册

Robinson Crusoe About the Author and the book P6-7 1. What was Daniel Defoe interested in? He was interested in politics and wrote for political magazines. 2. How many very important events did Defoe live through in English history? What are they? Two. In 1665 many thousands of people died in the Great Plague of London. In 1666 the Great fire destroyed much of the city including the part of where the Defoe family lived. 3. In the story, what does the main character Robinson Crusoe describe? He describes his life on an island in the Caribbean Sea. 4. What did Robinson Crusoe do to make his life safe and comfortable on the island? He built a strong house , caught small animals and birds for food and learnt how to make bread and cheese. 5. How did Robinson return to England at last? The captain of an English ship arrived and helped him return to England. Chapter 1 My first time at sea P13-P16 1. What was Robinson’s dream when he was 18? He wanted to see the world. 2. When did Robinson start his first adventure? It was on 1st ,September 1651 3. How did Robinson feel when he first met “the storm”? He felt ill and afraid. 4. How did Robinson make money in Africa? He bought some small things in London to sell for gold in Africa. 5. Was Robin always lucky during his trip to Africa? Why or why not? No, he wasn’t. Because his ship was attacked by a Turkish ship and he was the prisoners of the Turkish Captain. Chapter 2 An adventure in Africa P17-21 1. What’s the difference between Robinson’s and other men’s work? Robinson stayed in Sallee and worked in his garden while most of the other men worked as slaves for the King. 2. How long did it take Robinson to sail south to escape from the Turkish captain? For five days. 3. Was the journey to the shore dangerous? Why or why not? Yes. Because they met dangerous animals swimming towards their boat. 4. What’s the opportunity for Robinson to thank the people who gave him water and food? He helped those people dri