1、课时跟踪练 (一) Introduction & Reading Pre- reading.阅读理解 AFantasies for young readers really began with the fairy tales of writers such as the Brothers Grimm. Of course, all the children who grow up reading these books and tales never, at heart, really grow up at all, for such wonderful stories are foreve
2、r carved in their minds. And fairy tales are as much fun to read when we are fifty, only for memorable reasons, as they were when we were children.But its obvious these days that fantasies arent only for the little ones. In 1977, 23 years after The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien was published, Terry B
3、rooks published his first novel, The Sword of Shannara. It became the first work of fiction ever to appear on The New York Times trade paperback bestseller list, where it remained for over five months. Following the release of Tolkiens work, earlier works of fantasy, like TH. Whites The Once and Fut
4、ure King and ER. Eddisons The Mezentian Gate (in 1958) came out before The Sword of Shannara, but neither had an influence quite like The Sword of Shannara. Fantasies were truly reborn.As the popularity of fantasies began to grow quickly, the film and television industry climbed_aboard_the_bandwagon
5、. During the 1980s, the fantasy/adventure movie was born. Detective Conan is a classic to the 1980s. Other less memorable films can still be found in video stores. The lack of really good fantasy movies in the recent past can be blamed on substandard (低于标准的) special effects. However, now, in an age
6、of postmodern computer technology, the impossible is no longer a concern. Since the release and popularity of The Lord of the Rings, cinema screen production rights have been purchased for scores of fantasy novels, from Terry Brooks to Robert Jordan.The future of fantasies has never looked so assure
7、d. Even childrens cinema has had its own successes through the big screen release of the Harry Potter series and the classic Peter Pan. While there remains a choice to go beyond the reality we know, there will always be fantasies.语篇解读：奇幻作品对每个年龄段的人都有吸引力。作者相信，随着电脑技术的发展，奇幻文学的前景将会非常广阔。1What can we learn
8、 from the first paragraph?AFairy tales live in peoples mind.BFantasies are attractive to persons of all ages.CFantasies appear earlier than fairy tales.DThe Brothers Grimm is famous for The Sword of Shannara.解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的 “And fairy tales are as much fun .we were children.”可知，不论是孩子还是中老年人都觉得童话
9、很有趣，由此可推知，奇幻作品对各个年龄段的人都具有吸引力。2Which of the following fantasy books showed the rebirth of fantasies?AThe Sword of Shannara.BThe Lord of the Rings.CThe Once and Future King.DThe Mezentian Gate.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的第二、三、四、五句可知， 沙娜拉之剑的出版标志着奇幻文学的重生。3The underlined phrase “climbed aboard the bandwagon” pro
10、bably means “_”Afaced challenges Bgave up hopeCmade an announcement Dfollowed the trend解析：选 D 词义猜测题。根据第三段中的第一句可知，奇幻文学越来越受欢迎；由第三段中的倒数第一、二句可知，由于电脑技术的发展，随着奇幻文学的流行，电影业和电视业也加入到这个大潮中来，由此可判断本短语的含义为“顺应潮流” 。4What attitude does the writer have towards the future of fantasies?AUncertain. BOptimistic.CUninteres
11、ted. DWorried.解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的 “The future of fantasies has never looked so assured.”可推知，作者对奇幻文学的未来持乐观态度。B“A serious attack on the fantasy story for children comes from those who do not wish children to be frightened.” C. S. Lewis writes in an essay named Three Ways of Writing for Children. Tho
12、se who say that children must not be frightened mean two things. Firstly, they mean that we mustnt do anything likely to give children fears, and secondly, they want to keep out of their minds that they are born into a world of death, violence, wounds and evil (邪恶). C. S. Lewis says he agrees with t
13、he first reason, but not the second. He goes on to comment, “Since it is so likely that they will meet cruel enemies, let them at least hear of brave fighters and heroic courage. By limiting your child to perfect and nice stories of child life in which nothing alarming ever happens, they would fail
14、to face fears and hardships.”“It would be nice， ” he continues, “if no little boy in bed ever hears a frightening sound. But if he is to be frightened, I think St. George, or any bright champion in armor (盔甲), is a better comfort than the idea of the police.” Bruno Bettelheim, a wellknown child psyc
15、hologist, also points out that fantasy stories provide children with a valuable education about good and evil. He believes that all children have many personal fantasies filled with fears and fantasy stories comfort them and offer solutions. Happy endings tell them that solutions and hope are real a
16、nd model the kind of happy life children want to find. A good fantasy suggests rather than teaches possible answers to life. Its believed that reading fantasies quickens the ability to get and put ideas from books to reality. Its what good literature does it makes life larger.语篇解读：本文作者反驳了一些反对儿童阅读奇幻文
17、学的错误观点，并强调了阅读奇幻文学的必要性。5According to the first paragraph, C. S. Lewis thinks that _.Achildren shouldnt read any fantasy story because it is badBadults shouldnt do things that may frighten their childrenCdeath and badness should be kept out of childrens mindsDwriting a fantasy story is the best way of
18、 writing for children解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据第一段的最后一句 “C.S.Lewis says he agrees with the first reason, but not the second.”可知，他同意上面提到的“Firstly, they mean that we mustnt do anything likely to give children fears”。由此可知，他认为我们不应该做任何让孩子害怕的事情。故选 B。6What probably is St. George according to the text?AHe is a policem
19、an in real life.BHe is a murderer caught by the police.CHe is a brave man in a fantasy novel.DHe is a frightening person in a story.解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据第二段的 “But if he is to be frightened, I think St.George, or any bright champion in armor (盔甲), is a better comfort than the idea of the police.”可知，圣乔治不是警察
20、也不是令人害怕的人物，而是可以用来安慰孩子的勇敢的幻想小说中的人物。故选 C。7Why should children read fantasy literature according to Bruno Bettelheim?ABecause it encourages children to have a lot of fantasies.BBecause it helps children overcome fears and find solutions.CBecause it teaches children to write their own fantasy stories.DB
21、ecause it gives children a happy memory when they grow up.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第三段的 “He believes that all children have many personal fantasies filled with fears and fantasy stories comfort them and offer solutions.”可知选B。8It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _.Aliterature can give readers more
22、frightening storiesBfantasies can improve ones ability to solve problemsCpersonal fantasies can help children get away from dangerDmost children can understand what fantasy literature is解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者认为幻想文学可以帮助孩子解决问题。故选 B。CThe Creation of Adam is Michelangelos fresco (壁画) painted during 15
23、08 to 1512. The painting is based on the Biblical story of creation and presents more than the artists brave point of view. It might only be a part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, but something about this painting makes it stand out.In the painting, Adam is located on the left side in a relaxed fashi
24、on, and God is presented as a whitebearded elderly man, Gods right arm almost touches Adams left hand. Here Adam is receiving life directly from God, and through the life given to him he will, in turn, give life to all humans.Michelangelo made The Creation of Adam in such a way that the figure of Ad
25、am imitates the figure of God. Adams body is curved (弧形的) as he reaches out to God, taking ones mind to the idea that man is made in similar appearance to God himself. The mans image appears a mirror reflection of God.In Michelangelos time, creation scenes were a common subject. But The Creation of
26、Adam broke the rules that were set in the field of art. God has always been thought of as a powerful ruler of mankind. One would expect such a personality to be painted wearing royal clothing and such, but Michelangelo reduced him to a simple old man in simple clothes with most of his body exposed.
27、God is shown to be accessible, touchable, and close to his creation.There are still many explanations regarding the meaning of the painting. Geographers have considered it to be similar to two lands joined but separated by a huge canal. Scientists have analyzed the picture might symbolize (象征) the b
28、irth of mankind. Why did Michelangelo make the hands in that way? Why was a space left between two fingers? It is hard to think about it. This one detail is the entire reason why this painting is famous.语篇 解 读 ：本 文 介 绍 了 米 开 朗 基 罗 创 作 于 西 斯 廷 教 堂 天 顶 的 著 名 壁 画 创 造 亚 当 。9The image of God and Adam rea
29、ching out to each other symbolizes _.Alove to be passedBlife to be passedCthe struggle of lifeDequality of humans解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第二段 “Here Adam is receiving life . give life to all humans.”可知，亚当和上帝将手伸向对方的画面代表着生命的传递。10How did Michelangelo paint God in a creative way?AHe painted God as a poor old man.B
30、He painted God as an ordinary man.CHe described God as a powerful ruler.DHe made God touched by humans.解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据第四段 “Michelangelo reduced him to a simple old man in simple clothes . accessible, touchable, and close to his creation”可推测，米开朗基罗在画中对上帝进行了创造性的呈现，把他刻画成了普通人。11According to the author, w
31、hat makes the painting so famous?AIts location in the Sistine Chapel.BIts theme that was commonly used.CIts special color that was seldom used.DIts secret meaning that is hard to understand.解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据最后一段 “Why did Michelangelo . is the entire reason why this painting is famous.”可推测，作者认为这幅壁画之所以这
32、么有名，主要在于其意义难以猜透。12What is the text mainly about?AA Biblical story of creation.BThe talents of Michelangelo.CThe value of The Creation of Adam.DAn introduction to The Creation of Adam.解析：选 D 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了米开朗基罗的著名壁画作品创造亚当的一些细节信息。.阅读七选五Encouraging others is an important part of being part of a family,
33、a group of people and a community. Everyone is doing his/her best in this world and sometimes, a kind word of encouragement can help others realize that theyre not alone. _1_ Take some time out today to encourage someone who crosses your path.Encourage even the smallest effort. Small efforts may app
34、ear little for most of the time. _2_ It can be enough to produce the motivation to continue with a challenge. It could even be a way of helping a small effort grow into something large._3_ Certificates, gifts and notes are nice ways to encourage employees, friends, students, family members, etc. A p
35、hoto of the two of you doing something good together, by way of both memory and acknowledgment, can be a great way to encourage another person and show that you are on the side of them.Make positive comments. Tell people how well they have performed at something, faced their fears, and succeeded at
36、even the smallest things. Even if you feel dislike for a person or feel competitive towards him/her, there is always at least one thing about him/her that you can honestly say is positive. _4_ Remember that it may encourage more of the positive and less of the things that bother you!Keep it honest.
37、_5_ Theyll also know when youre flattering (奉承) rather than admiring from the heart. So get into the habit of speaking only honest compliments (称赞)AWrite encouraging comments.BSo dig for that and tell this person.CPeople know the truth about themselves.DLook for different ways to encourage a person.EFor example, you can point out how kind or caring a person is.FBut to the doer, having the effort recognized can mean a great deal.GMoreover, encouragement is a way of recognizing the good others do.答案：15 GFDBC
