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Unit 8 The world of literature welcome to the unit课后练习
学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________
一、单词拼写,并用所给单词的正确形式填空
1.—Let’s talk about our favourite _______ (文学作品) in the class meeting.
—Great! I want to share my love for Journey to the West.
2.Robinson Crusoe is a famous _______ (经典的) novel written by Daniel Defoe.
3.The teacher advised us _________ (write) a book report after reading Oliver Twist.
4.Compared with cartoons, I prefer _______ (read) classic novels in my free time.
5.The ________ (solve) to the case turned out to be the victim’s own brother.
二、完成句子
6.起初,我觉得这首诗很难懂,但后来我明白了它的美。
________ ________, I found the poem hard to understand, but later I understood its beauty.
7.中国文学中有许多伟大的作品值得一读。
There are many great ________ ________ ________ in Chinese literature worth reading.
8.这个故事太感人了,我反复读了好几遍。
The story was so moving that I read it ________ ________ ________.
9.莫言在三十多岁时出版了他的第一部小说。
Mo Yan published his first novel ________ ________ ________.
10.如果你慢慢来,你会找到其中的美。
If you ________ your ________, you’ll find the beauty in it.
三、完形填空
Once upon a time, there was a boy named David. He didn’t like reading at all. He thought books were 11 and boring. One day, his mother gave him a 12 as a birthday gift. It was a collection of fairy tales. David had no 13 but to read it. To his surprise, the stories were so 14 that he couldn’t put it down. From then on, he became a(n) 15 reader. He spent most of his free time in the 16 . He read different 17 of books: novels, poems, and plays. Reading not only brought him 18 , but also helped him understand the world better. Years later, David became a famous 19 and wrote many books for children. He always told young people, “Books are like 20 friends. They are always there for you.”
11.A.difficult B.interesting C.useful D.easy
12.A.toy B.book C.pen D.cake
13.A.way B.idea C.choice D.plan
14.A.short B.long C.boring D.fascinating
15.A.lazy B.active C.angry D.careful
16.A.library B.school C.park D.cinema
17.A.sizes B.types C.colors D.prices
18.A.trouble B.money C.pleasure D.noise
19.A.teacher B.doctor C.writer D.worker
20.A.strange B.silent C.old D.new
四、选词填空
阅读短文,从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空。(每词限用一次)
classic poem novel play literature challenge language character
Reading 21 is a wonderful way to explore new worlds and ideas. There are many types of literary works. A 22 is a long story with many characters and a complex plot. A short story is shorter but still has interesting 23 and exciting events. A 24 is written to be performed on stage. A 25 often uses beautiful and rhythmic 26 . Some works become 27 because they stand the test of time. However, reading literature can be a 28 because the language may be difficult to understand. But if you take your time, you will enjoy it.
五、阅读理解
Detective stories have attracted readers for more than a hundred years. From the clever Sherlock Holmes to modern crime novels, people everywhere enjoy the excitement of solving mysteries. A good detective story works like a puzzle: the writer hides clues, and the reader tries to discover the truth before the detective does.
The modern detective story began with Edgar Allan Poe, but it was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes that made this type of writing truly popular. Later, Agatha Christie, often called the “Queen of Crime”, wrote 66 detective novels and many short stories. Her novel And Then There Were None remains one of the best-selling books in the world.
Why do readers love detective stories so much? Firstly, these stories train the mind. Readers learn to watch details and think logically. Secondly, they give a safe thrill—we feel the danger without any real risk. Lastly, the moment when the mystery is solved brings a special feeling of satisfaction.
If you are new to detective stories, start with short ones. Pay attention to every small clue, because the smallest detail may be the key to the whole case.
29.Who is mentioned as making the detective story truly popular?
A.Edgar Allan Poe. B.Arthur Conan Doyle. C.Agatha Christie. D.Sherlock Holmes.
30.How many detective novels did Agatha Christie write according to the passage?
A.66. B.60. C.A few. D.Not mentioned.
31.Which of the following is NOT given as a reason for loving detective stories?
A.They train the mind. B.They offer a safe thrill.
C.They are always short. D.They bring satisfaction.
32.The underlined word “solved” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A.worked out B.given up C.written down D.looked for
33.What is the best title for the passage?
A.How to Write a Detective Story B.The History of Books
C.Detective Stories: Why We Love Them D.Famous British Writers
六、任务型阅读
阅读短文,用完整的句子回答下列问题。
Why We Read Literature
People read literature for many different reasons. Some read for pleasure and relaxation. A good story can help us forget about our worries and escape into another world. For these readers, the joy of a well-told story is enough.
Others read literature to learn. Through novels, poems, and plays, we can explore different cultures and historical periods. We can learn about the lives of people from other times and places. This can make us more understanding and open-minded.
Some people read literature to improve their language skills. Reading well-written works can help us learn new vocabulary and understand how language works. This can be especially helpful for students who are learning a new language.
Finally, some people read literature to find meaning and inspiration. Great literary works often deal with important questions about life, love, and human nature. They can help us think more deeply about our own lives and values.
34.Why do some people read literature for pleasure?
35.What can we learn from literature according to the passage?
36.How can reading literature help students who are learning a new language?
37.What do great literary works often deal with?
38.What is the main idea of the passage?
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《Unit 8 The world of literature welcome to the unit课后练习》参考答案
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1.literature
【详解】句意:——我们在班会上聊聊我们最喜欢的文学作品吧。——太棒了!我想分享我对《西游记》的喜爱。literature意为“文学作品、文学”,为不可数名词,此处直接用原形。
2.classic
【详解】句意:《鲁滨逊漂流记》是丹尼尔·笛福写的一部著名的经典小说。classic“经典的”,形容词作定语,修饰后面的名词novel。
3.to write
【详解】句意:老师建议我们在读完《雾都孤儿》后写一份读书报告。句中“advised sb. to do sth.”为固定搭配,意为“建议某人做某事”,提示此处应用动词不定式作宾语补足语。故填to write。
4.reading
【详解】句意:和动画片相比,空闲时我更喜欢读经典小说。固定搭配prefer doing sth.表示“更喜欢做某事”,此处需要使用动名词作prefer的宾语,动词read的动名词形式是reading。
5.solution
【详解】句意:这起案件的真相原来是受害者的亲兄弟。结合提示词,固定搭配the solution to…“……的解决方案/答案”,此处指案件的真相或者案件的谜底,故填solution。
6. At first
【详解】 原句关键词“起初”,对应的英文短语为at first,置于句首时单词首字母需要大写。短语at first在句中充当状语,用于描述事情最开始的状态,和后文later(后来)形成时间上的对比。
7. works of literature
【详解】原句中的 “作品” 是关键词。“作品”对应名词work,可数名词。many后接可数名词复数works;固定搭配works of literature表示“文学作品”,故填works;of;literature。
8. again and again
【详解】原句中“反复”为关键词,固定短语again and again意为“反复地、一遍又一遍”,符合语境。
9. in his thirties
【详解】原句中“在三十多岁时”为关键信息,固定短语in his thirties意为“在他三十多岁时”。
10. take time
【详解】原句中“慢慢来”是关键词,固定动词短语take your time表示“慢慢来”,if引导条件状语从句,主语为you,从句使用一般现在时,动词用原形。
11.A 12.B 13.C 14.D 15.B 16.A 17.B 18.C 19.C 20.B
【导语】本文讲述了男孩David从讨厌阅读到爱上阅读,最终成为儿童文学作家的成长故事,说明了书籍如同忠实的朋友,能带来快乐与智慧。
【详解】11.句意:他认为书本又难又无聊。
根据“He didn’t like reading at all”可知,他对书的看法是消极的,认为书本“难”且无聊,difficult“困难的”符合语境。interesting“有趣的”;useful“有用的”;easy“容易的”,均不符合“不喜欢阅读”的消极态度。
12.句意:一天,他的妈妈给他一本书作为生日礼物。
根据下文“It was a collection of fairy tales”可知,礼物是一本书,book“书”符合语境。toy“玩具”;pen“钢笔”;cake“蛋糕”,均不符合“童话集”的描述。
13.句意:David别无选择,只能去读它。
have no choice but to do sth.为固定搭配,意为“别无选择只能做某事”,choice“选择”符合语境。way“方式”;idea“想法”;plan“计划”,均不符合此固定搭配。
14.句意:令他惊讶的是,这些故事如此引人入胜,以至于他爱不释手。
根据“he couldn’t put it down”可知,故事非常吸引人,fascinating“引人入胜的”符合语境。short“短的”;long“长的”;boring“无聊的”,均不符合“爱不释手”的积极反应。
15.句意:从那时起,他成了一个热爱阅读的读者。
根据“He spent most of his free time in the library”及下文“He read different types of books”可知,他成了“积极的”读者,主动阅读各类书籍。active“积极的;活跃的”符合语境。lazy“懒惰的”;angry“生气的”;careful“小心的”,均不符合“热爱阅读”的语义。
16.句意:他把大部分空闲时间花在图书馆里。
根据“He read different types of books”可知,他常去图书馆,library“图书馆”符合语境。school“学校”;park“公园”;cinema“电影院”,均不符合“阅读书籍”的场所。
17.句意:他阅读不同类型的书:小说、诗歌和戏剧。
根据“novels, poems, and plays”可知,这些都是书的“类型”,types“类型”符合语境。sizes“尺寸”;colors“颜色”;prices“价格”,均不符合“小说、诗歌”的分类。
18.句意:阅读不仅给他带来快乐,也帮助他更好地理解世界。
根据“but also helped him understand the world better”及阅读的积极作用可知,阅读带来“快乐”,pleasure“快乐”符合语境。trouble“麻烦”;money“金钱”;noise“噪音”,均不符合阅读的积极影响。
19.句意:多年后,David成为了一位著名作家,为孩子们写了许多书。
根据“wrote many books for children”可知,他成为作家,writer“作家”符合语境。teacher“老师”;doctor“医生”;worker“工人”,均不符合“写书”的职业。
20.句意:书籍就像沉默的朋友,它们永远在你身边。
根据“They are always there for you”及书籍静静陪伴的特点可知,书籍如同“沉默的”朋友,从不喧哗却始终相伴。silent“沉默的”符合语境。strange“奇怪的”;old“老的”;new“新的”,均不符合“默默陪伴”的比喻。
21.literature 22.novel 23.characters 24.play 25.poem 26.language 27.classics 28.challenge
【导语】本文介绍不同类型的文学作品,阐述各类文学体裁特点,说明阅读文学作品的价值与难度。
【详解】21.句意:阅读文学作品是一个探索全新世界与思想的绝佳途径。此处需要一个名词,在句中作动名词Reading的宾语;结合后文“many types of literary works”可知,本段围绕文学作品展开,literature表示“文学”。
22.句意:小说是拥有众多人物与复杂情节的长篇故事。此处需要一个单数可数名词,在句中作主语;根据“a long story with many characters and a complex plot”这一定义,novel表示“小说”。
23.句意:短篇小说篇幅更短,但依然拥有有趣的人物和激动人心的情节。此处需要一个名词复数,在句中和events并列作has的宾语;character表示“人物、角色”,前面无冠词,需变为复数形式characters。
24.句意:戏剧是为舞台表演而创作的。此处需要一个单数可数名词,在句中作主语;根据“written to be performed on stage”可知,此处指戏剧,play表示“戏剧”。
25.句意:诗歌常常运用优美且富有韵律的语言。此处需要一个单数可数名词,在句中作主语,表示文学作品的类型;结合“uses beautiful and rhythmic”和常识,此处指诗歌,poem表示“诗歌”。
26.句意:诗歌常常运用优美且富有韵律的语言。此处需要一个不可数名词,作形容词rhythmic的修饰对象;language表示“语言”,符合诗歌文体特征。
27.句意:一些作品成为经典,因为它们经受住了时间的考验。根据“Some works become”可知,此处需要名词复数,表示“成为经典”;classic表示“经典作品”,此处使用复数classics。
28.句意:然而,阅读文学作品可能是一项挑战,因为其中的语言或许难以理解。a后接单数名词;根据“the language may be difficult to understand”可知,语言难以理解,所以阅读是一项挑战,challenge表示“挑战”,契合语境。
29.B 30.A 31.C 32.A 33.C
【导语】本文主要介绍了侦探小说的历史发展、代表作家及其作品,分析了读者喜爱侦探小说的原因,并给新手读者提供了阅读建议。
【详解】29.第二段明确指出:“but it was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes that made this type of writing truly popular”,说明是阿瑟·柯南·道尔爵士让侦探小说真正流行起来。
30.第二段明确指出:“Agatha Christie... wrote 66 detective novels”,说明阿加莎·克里斯蒂写了66部侦探小说。
31.第三段列举了读者喜爱侦探小说的三个原因:训练思维(train the mind)、提供安全的刺激感(give a safe thrill)、解谜带来满足感(brings a special feeling of satisfaction)。文中并未提及“它们总是短篇的”作为喜爱的原因,且第四段建议新手从短篇开始读,暗示也有长篇。因此C项不是文中给出的理由。
32.第三段中提到“the moment when the mystery is solved”,此处指谜团被“解开”或“解决”。A选项“worked out”意为“解决、计算出”,与“solved”含义最接近。
33.全文涵盖了侦探小说的流行、代表作以及读者喜爱的原因,重点在于解释为什么人们喜欢侦探小说,因此“Detective Stories: Why We Love Them”是最合适的标题。
34.They read literature for pleasure to forget about their worries and escape into another world. 35.We can learn about different cultures, historical periods, and the lives of people from other times and places. 36.It can help them learn new vocabulary and understand how language works. 37.Great literary works often deal with important questions about life, love, and human nature. 38.People read literature for different reasons, including pleasure, learning, language improvement, and finding meaning and inspiration.
【导语】本文主要介绍了人们阅读文学的多种原因,包括娱乐放松、学习知识、提升语言技能以及寻找人生意义和灵感。
【详解】34.第一段“Some read for pleasure and relaxation. A good story can help us forget about our worries and escape into another world.”说明一个精彩的故事可以帮助我们忘却烦恼,置身于另一个世界,答案几乎是原文引述。
35.第二段“Through novels, poems, and plays, we can explore different cultures and historical periods. We can learn about the lives of people from other times and places.”说明可以探索不同的文化与历史时期,了解不同时代、不同地域人们的生活,答案几乎是原文引述。
36.第三段明确“Reading well-written works can help us learn new vocabulary and understand how language works.”说明阅读优秀的作品能够帮助我们学习新词汇,理解语言的运用方式,答案几乎是原文引述。
37.第四段“Great literary works often deal with important questions about life, love, and human nature.”说明伟大的文学作品常常探讨关于生命、爱与人性的重大问题,答案几乎是原文引述。
38.本文第一段提出人们阅读文学的原因多种多样,随后各段分别阐述了娱乐、学习、语言提升和寻找意义等不同原因,最后一段再次呼应这一主题。因此全文主旨可概括为:People read literature for different reasons, including pleasure, learning, language improvement, and finding meaning and inspiration.
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