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It’s Never Too Late to Start Reading Journey to the West
You might know Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from Journey to the West,
a famous Chinese novel written in the 1500s. Sun Wukong is a brave and
playful hero who challenges gods and demons. After losing a bet with Buddha,
he is trapped under a mountain for 500 years. He is freed by a monk named
Xuanzang, who needs Sun Wukong’s help to travel to India and get Buddhist
scriptures.
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Why Sun Wukong is Loved
Sun Wukong is popular because he is both simple and complex. He loves
pranks, like tricking Taoist priests into drinking his urine (making them think it
was “holy water”).But he is also a great fighter with a kind heart. His
personality is like modern heroes’—funny, strong, and always ready for
adventures.
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The Journey’s Hidden Message
The story isn’t just about fighting monsters. It shows the importance of
process. When Pigsy asks why they can’t fly to get the scriptures quickly, Sun
Wukong says, “The master must face difficulties to grow.” Even the demons they
meet are part of their learning. For example, Xuanzang often trusts demons in
disguise (like a grandma or a child), but Sun Wukong sees their true form.
This teaches us to look beyond appearances.
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The Empty Scriptures
At the end, the scriptures they get are blank. Some say this is a joke about
overthinking, but others think it means true wisdom comes from the inner self,
not from books. Sun Wukong becomes a Buddha not by being perfect, but by
learning through his adventures. He shows that you can be yourself and still
grow.
The Conclusion
Journey to the West is more than an adventure. It’s a story about courage,
friendship, and finding wisdom in challenges. As Sun Wukong proves, anyone
can change and achieve great things—even a monkey! So don’t miss reading this
classic.
阅读理解·语篇导读 本文主要介绍了《西游记》。
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1.According to Paragraph 1, why was Sun Wukong trapped under a
mountain?( )
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A.He fought against a monk named Xuanzang.
B.He lost a bet with Buddha.
C.He refused to go to India for scriptures.
D.He hurt innocent people with his tricks.
【解析】细节理解题。根据首段的“After losing a bet with Buddha, he is
trapped under a mountain for 500 years.”可知答案。
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2. 写作手法 How does the author explain Sun Wukong’s personality in
Paragraph 2?( )
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A.By listing his magical weapons.
B.By describing his appearance.
C.By giving an example of his actions.
D.By comparing him to historical figures.
【解析】推理判断题。根据tricking Taoist priests into drinking his urine
可知,第二段通过举例说明孙悟空的性格。故选C项。
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3.In Paragraph 3, what does “difficulties” refer to?( )
B
A.The scriptures. B.The challenges on the journey.
C.Learning Buddhist teachings. D.Fighting against Buddha.
【解析】词义猜测题。根据they can’t fly to get scriptures quickly、
Xuanzang often trusts demons in disguise可知,difficulties指旅途中的挑战。
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4.According to Paragraph 4, what is the deeper meaning of the blank
scriptures?( )
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A.True wisdom comes from the inner self.
B.The journey was a waste of time.
C.Books are more important than experiences.
D.Demons stole the real scriptures.
【解析】推理判断题。根据but others think it means true wisdom comes
from the inner self可知选A项。
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5. 写作目的 What is the main purpose of the article?( )
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A.To criticise Sun Wukong’s behaviour.
B.To encourage readers to read Journey to the West.
C.To analyse Buddhist scriptures.
D.To introduce Chinese history.
【解析】推理判断题。根据文章标题与结尾的“So don’t miss reading this
classic.”可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是鼓励读者读《西游记》。
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