1、第5节文学作品题组训练一1话题：小说介绍难度：建议用时：15分钟How is it that sunlight gives us such joy？Why does this bright light when it falls on the earth fill us with the joy of living？The whole sky is blue，the fields are green，the houses are all white，and our eyes drink in those bright colors which bring delight to our soul
2、s.And then there springs up in our hearts a desire to dance，to run，to sing，a happy lightness of thought；we feel a desire to take the sun in our arms.The blind，as they sit in the doorways，expressionless in their everlasting darkness，remain as calm as ever in the midst of this fresh joy，not understand
3、ing what is taking place around them.I knew one of these men.As long as his father and mother lived，he was more or less taken care of；but as soon as the old people were gone，a terrible life started for him.Dependent on a sister of his，everybody in the farmhouse treated him as a beggar.Although his b
4、rother-in-law had taken possession of his share of the inheritance(遗产)，he was helped only to soup，getting just enough to save him from starvation.His face was very pale with two big white eyes.He remained unmoved at all the bad remarks on him，so unkind that one could not tell whether he felt them.Mo
5、reover，his mother had always treated him unkindly and cared very little for him；for in country places useless persons are considered a trouble，and the peasants would be glad to kill the weak of their species，as chickens do.As soon as he finished his soup，he went and sat outside the door in summer an
6、d in winter beside the fireside，and did not move again all the evening.For some years things went on in this fashion.But his incapacity for work eventually angered his relatives.At last he was forced to beg.But the peasants werent generous，and for weeks he didnt bring back a penny.One winter the gro
7、und was covered with snow，and it was freezing hard.His brother-in-law led him one morning a great distance in order that he might do his job better.The blind man was left there all day；When night came on，the brother-in-law told the people of his house that he couldnt find the beggar.Then he added：“N
8、ever fear！Hell turn up soon enough tomorrow to eat the soup.” But he never came back.After long hours of waiting，feeling that he was dying from coldness，the blind man began to walk.Being unable to find his way along the road，his only object being to find some house where he could take shelter.But th
9、e falling snow made him unable to walk farther，so he sat down in the middle of an open field.He did not get up again.The snow which fell continuously buried him，and nothing was left to indicate the place where he lay.His relatives made a pretence(假象) of searching for him for about a week.They even m
10、ade a show of weeping.The winter was severe，and the snow didnt melt quickly.One Sunday，some farmers noticed a great flight of crows，which were flying above the open field，and then falling like a shower of black rain at the same spot，ever going and coming.The following week these birds were still the
11、re.A young fellow went to see what they were doing and discovered the body of the blind man，already half eaten.And I can never feel the glad rays of light of sunlit days without sadly remembering and thinking about the fortune of the blind man who was such an abandoned person in life that his horrib
12、le death even made all who had known him greatly relieved.语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文，节选于法国作家莫泊桑的小说瞎子。文中写了一个双目失明的人连饿带冻，被人逼着去讨饭，最终冻死在雪地里的故事。这表现了莫泊桑对弱者的同情，同时也是对资本主义社会的谴责。1.The author mentions sunlight many times in the first paragraph mainly to .A.tell that sunlight does add joy to peoples lifeB.show in contrast the
13、 unhappy life of the blindC.prove that it is an easy thing to find joy aroundD.recommend effective ways to find happiness in life答案B解析推理判断题。第一段渲染了一种欢快、愉悦的气氛，与下文瞎子的命运形成鲜明的对比。故选B。2.What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?A.The blind mans relatives bad treatment to him.B.A brief introduction t
14、o the blind mans relatives.C.Why the blind mans mother treated him so badly.D.How the blind man reacted against all his sufferings.答案A解析段落大意题。本段主要描述了瞎子所遭受的来自家人的虐待。故选A。3.The underlined phrase in Paragraph 3 means “ ”.A.learn to live more independentlyB.be deserted without being noticedC.get more mone
15、y through beggingD.live a better life free from prejudice答案C解析词义猜测题。乞丐的主要工作当然是要饭，亲戚把他带到很远的地方是为了能让他要饭要到钱，所以画线词组在此意为“通过要饭得到更多的钱”，故选C。4.Which of the following might be the first to discover the blind mans dead body?A.Crows. B.Farmers.C.His relatives. D.A young fellow.答案A解析推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第四句中“some farmers
16、 noticed a great flight of crows，which were flying above the open field”以及最后一句“A young fellow went to see what they were doing and discovered the body of the blind man，already half eaten.”可推知，瞎子尸体应该是被乌鸦吃掉了，说明乌鸦是第一个发现瞎子尸体的。故选A。5.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the blind mans death .A.
17、was a great relief to himselfB.had greatly influenced the authorC.was a sad result of self-abandonmentD.set everyone familiar with him thinking答案B解析推理判断题。作者通过小说反映了把健康、正常的人逼成心理愤怒的人的变态社会；写出了作者对黑暗社会不公的呐喊与愤慨，以及对主人公的深切同情。这说明对于瞎子之死，作者深有感触，故选B。6.What is the best title for the passage?A.The Blind ManB.The R
18、elief of DeathC.The Joyous SunlightD.The Prejudice Against Disability答案A解析标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要是围绕瞎子的悲惨生活展开的。故选A。2话题：文学作品介绍难度：建议用时：15分钟Anecdotes often shed light on the way we see art and literature.A few weeks ago，I was skimming through Rachel Corbetts book in the Paris metro when a young man came towa
19、rd me and asked me whether the title，You Must Change Your Life，referred to some sort of self-help book.I first smiled at his comment and then thought that the title was somewhat actually about the story of distinguished French sculptor Auguste Rodin and Prague-born poet Rainer Maria Rilke.The man wa
20、s still unsatisfied，so I further explained that the title originated from a famous Rilke poem，hinting at the way creation requires the young artist to overcome his fears and reshape his life.Then he stepped off the metro and gave me a last nod of gratitude.Later on，when I finished reading Corbetts b
21、ook，I thought again of my reply to the stranger and realized that his guess was probably right.Indeed，the moving story of Rilke and Rodin is worth as much as the best self-help books and one could definitely learn a lot from their relationship.In 1902 Rilke moved to Paris to write a book about the F
22、rench sculptor，whom he admired as the typical and most accomplished model for artists and creators.Throughout their unique and stormy relationship，and despite the differences between their cultures and life experiences，Rilke and Rodin presented some of the most frequent and torturous questions relat
23、ed to creation and art mastery.In Corbetts words from her introduction，You Must Change Your Life is “the story of how the will to create drives young artists to overcome even the most heart-hollowing of landscapes and make their work at any cost”.In nineteen chapters organized into three sections，Co
24、rbett reconstructs the story of an original yet improbable encounter that questions interconnected practices of artistic creation，personal influence，and individual self-fulfillment.Beyond the Rilke-Rodin relationship，the expression of encounter structures Corbetts account and resonates(共鸣) in the ti
25、tles of the three sections：“Poet and Sculptor”，“Master and Disciple”，and “Art and Empathy(同感)”.The story of Rilke and Rodin is one of admiration，dignity，and，most importantly，empathy.Corbett uses this last concept，which originates in the philosophy of art，to grasp both figures and investigate their u
26、nderstanding of artistic creation.One could argue that this is just one way to approach the multifaceted relationship and the specific life experiences of Rodin and Rilke.More than a century later，however，their encounter remains a symbolic moment of inter- and trans-artistic dialogue，a unique space
27、of reflection on the power of creation and the agency of artists.If Rodins voice，as suggested by Rachel Corbett in her introduction，resonates in Rilkes Letters to a Young Poet，it also invites readers to reflect on the way sculpture could mirror poetry and vice versa.If impressions can be carved in b
28、ronze and marble，Rilkes poetry can certainly offer new perspectives to look at Rodins sculptures.Ultimately，the reader of Rachel Corbetts book might be likely to identify with young poet Franz Xaver Kappus or young painter Balthus，the son of Rilkes last lover，both ambitious creators who received let
29、ters and guidance from their master.Corbetts original book stands as an urgent invitation to revisit both Rilkes poems and Rodins sculptures.Like Kappus and Balthus，the reader of Corbetts book is invited to find his way to learning from outstanding creators and becoming a master in their footsteps.T
30、he stranger from the Paris metro was certainly right：the encounter of art and letters is most effective for self-help and art mastery.语篇解读本文介绍了作家Rachel Corbett的作品你必须改变你的生活及书中相关人物的情况。7.Whats the authors purpose in mentioning the conversation with a stranger in metro?A.To highlight the importance of r
31、eading the book.B.To explain the specific meaning of the title in detail.C.To illustrate the book is helpful and worth reading.D.To share a deep understanding of the book with others.答案C解析写作目的题。根据第一段内容及后文可知，作者提及在地铁里与一位陌生人交谈是为了引起读者对这本书的关注。故选C。8.Which of the following is in line with Corbetts view?A.Y
32、oung artists would benefit from the story of the book.B.Theres no need to answer questions related to creation.C.Reconstruction of the story is connected with self-fulfillment.D.Making creation at any cost is of great value for young artists.答案A解析推理判断题。根据第二段中的“In Corbetts words from her introduction
33、.the story of how the will to create drives young artists to overcome even the most heart-hollowing of landscapes.at any cost.Corbetts account and resonates(共鸣) in the titles”可知，青年艺术家可以从书中获得鼓舞，无论面对什么困难，不论付出什么代价，都可以完成作品。故选A。9.What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Creating art
34、.B.Using empathy.C.Grasping both figures.D.Understanding creation.答案B解析代词指代题。根据第三段前两句“The story of Rilke and Rodin is one of admiration，dignity，and，most importantly，empathy.Corbett uses this last concept.”可知，这里的this指代的是using empathy。故选B。10.Which of the following statements about Rilke and Rodin is T
35、RUE?A.They have a lot in common as to artistic creation.B.They composed Letters to a Young Poet together.C.They are closely related despite different life experiences.D.They put forward questions about creation and art mastery.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第二段和第三段对Rilke及Rodin的介绍可知，二人经历不同，但关系密切。故选C。11.What would read
36、ers probably do after they read You Must Change Your Life?A.Take up writing poems or making sculptures.B.Follow in the footsteps of the sculpture creators.C.Help themselves become professional in art.D.Appreciate the works by Rilke and Rodin again.答案C解析推理判断题。根据第二段中“You Must Change Your Life is the s
37、tory of how the will to create drives young artists to overcome even the most heart-hollowing of landscapes and make their work at any cost”以及第三段中“the reader of Corbetts book is invited to find his way to learning from outstanding creators and becoming a master in their footsteps”可知，这本书可以鼓励读者克服困难，在自
38、己的艺术道路上获得成功。故选C。12.This passage is probably taken from .A.a book reviewB.an autobiographyC.an artwork advertisementD.a news story答案A解析文章出处题。本文介绍了作家Rachel Corbett的作品你必须改变你的生活及书中相关人物的情况。故这是一篇文学作品评论。故选A。题组训练二1话题：文学作品介绍难度：建议用时：15分钟Inspired by the authors anger at the corrupt state of England，and dismiss
39、ed by critics at the time，The Way We Live Now is recognized as Trollopes masterpiece.Anthony Trollope is a perfect example of the 19th-century English writer，a monument to productivity.In the course of his 67 years (18151882)，Trollope published more than 40 novels including two series (The Chronicle
40、s of Barsetshire and The Palliser Novels) that anchored him in the public mind as the model of the Victorian literary man.His peers didnt think him so admirable.To Henry James，he was “a novelist who hunted the fox”.After the disastrous publication of his An Autobiography，his reputation became damage
41、d by his cruel attitude towards his art (so many words per day；his characters clinically secondary to the needs of his story and so on).Trollopes facility was held against him，and so was his popularity with the middle-class reading public.However，if there is one Trollope novel，written in white heat
42、during 1873，that rescues him from accusations of shallow commercialization，and puts him in the premier league，it must be The Way We Live Now.The novel，fuelled by indignation，began as a satire(讽刺作品).Trollope，who had been living in Australia for 18 months，had returned to London in 1872，to find a socie
43、ty(as he saw it) stuck in corruption.He was shocked at，what he wrote later，“a certain class of dishonesty，dishonesty magnificent in its proportions，and climbing into high places.so rampant and so splendid that there seems to be a reason for fearing that men and women will be taught to feel that dish
44、onesty，if it can become splendid，will cease to be abominable(可恶的).”At first，what he called “the Carbury novel” was to be focused on Lady Carbury，a forty-something operator “false from head to foot” on the edge of a shameful literary career.Here，Trollopes description owes something to his honorable m
45、other，Frances Trollope，the bestselling author of Domestic Manners of the Americans.But once he introduced the character of Augustus Melmotte，one of English fictions most memorable monsters，all literary balance was lost.Perhaps because Trollope was then not tied by a lifetime of careful plotting and
46、detailed narration，he was able to move deeper into his subject unblocked by the restriction of literary technique.Melmotte，based on some disgraceful financiers of the 1870s，is a figure we have come to know only too well：arrogant，cruel，corrupt and so impossibly rich (he believes he can buy anything，i
47、ncluding political influence).In painting this character，Trollopes satirical anger is at full stretch.How often，in the 1980s and 1990sRobert Maxwell comes to mindhave we not seen such characters in contemporary English life?Melmottes story，which occupies the heart of The Way We Live Now，is the tale
48、of a railway cheat，mad speculation(投机买卖) and，finally，the bursting of the bubble in a crash that utterly disgraces the tricked operator with no license.This is hardly the moment to reveal Melmottes fate，which must be expressed indirectly in his corruption.Suffice to say that，once he has left the scen
49、e，a more familiar cast of toughs and cheaters takes over：Lady Carbury and her irresponsible son Felix，whose disrespectful ambition is “to marry an heiress”；Hamilton K. Fisker，Melmottes dishonest partner；“Dolly” Longestaffe，the pointless clubman；Mrs Hurtle，the social climbing American，plus an enterta
50、ining group of literary types (Trollope has fun here) from Broune and Booker(yes！)，Yeld，Barham and Alf，any one of whom could step into British literary prize management today，no questions asked.One of my favorites，The Way We Live Now is a wonderful，melodramatic tale of the times，by a master of his c
51、raft.It begins with satire and finally resolves into entertaining social comedy.As a critical comment on mid-Victorian England by a marvelously addictive writer steeped(沉浸) in every aspect of an extraordinary society，it could hardly be bettered.No wonder the first reviews were terrible.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文，
52、主要介绍了安东尼特罗洛普及其作品如今世道。1.Which contributes to Trollopes being recognized by the public as a model writer?A.An Autobiography.B.The Way We Live Now.C.The Chronicles of Barsetshire.D.Domestic Manners of the Americans.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Trollope published more than 40 novels including two series (The Chro
53、nicles of Barsetshire and The Palliser Novels) that anchored him in the public mind as the model of the Victorian literary man”可知，特罗洛普的两部系列作品(巴塞特郡纪事和帕利泽小说)奠定了他在公众心中维多利亚时代文人的典范形象。故选C。2.Which of the following can best describe Anthony Trollope?A.He rebuilt his reputation in his fifties.B.He is in a le
54、ague of his own as a writer.C.He is a pioneer in the field of social comedy.D.He produced forty-two works during his lifetime.答案A解析推理判断题。根据第三段中的“After the disastrous publication of his An Autobiography，his reputation became damaged”及“However，if there is one Trollope novel，written in white heat durin
55、g 1873，that rescues him from accusations of shallow commercialization，and puts him in the premier league，it must be The Way We Live Now.”可知，特罗洛普发表了自传后名誉受损；1873年他创作的如今世道将他从粗浅的商业行为这种谴责中解救出来并使他立足于成功的级别，也就是说如今世道这部小说使特罗洛普的名誉得以恢复。再结合第二段中的“his 67 years(18151882)”可知，特罗洛普在58岁时创作了如今世道。由此可推知，特罗洛普在58岁时重塑了自己的声誉。
56、故选A。3.What does the underlined word “indignation” in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Criticism. B.Accusation.C.Discrimination. D.Anger.答案D解析词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句及第一段中的“Inspired by the authors anger at the corrupt state of England”可知，此处指如今世道这部小说是在愤怒情绪的刺激下诞生的，画线词的意思应是“愤慨，愤怒”，与anger同义。故选D。4.Who is the influence on Trollop
57、es writing?A.Henry James. B.Frances Trollope.C.Lady Carbury. D.Robert Maxwell.答案B解析细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Trollopes description owes something to his honorable mother，Frances Trollope”可知，特罗洛普(对人物)的描述一部分归功于他令人钦佩的母亲。故选B。5.According to Trollope，Melmotte .A.believes money is everythingB.is in disgrace with many
58、writersC.is a power-hungry financierD.resigns himself to his fate答案A解析细节理解题。根据第六段中的“Melmote.is a figure we have come to know only too well：arrogant，cruel，corrupt and so impossibly rich (he believes he can buy anything，including political influence).”可知，在特罗洛普笔下，麦尔墨特是一个自大的、残酷的、贪污的人，而且非常富有以至于他认为他可以买到任何
59、东西，包括政治影响力。由此可知，麦尔墨特认为钱是万能的。故选A。6.In what tone did Trollope write The Way We Live Now?A.Aggressive and cold.B.Critical and humorous.C.Sympathetic and subjective.D.Conversational and friendly.答案B解析推理判断题。根据文章内容尤其是其中的“satire”“satirical”及“Trollope has fun here”“It begins with satire and finally resolves
60、 into entertaining social comedy.”可知，他是以批判和幽默的口吻来创作如今世道的。故选B。2话题：电影介绍难度：建议用时：15分钟The Boy Who Harnessed(利用) the Wind is an inspirational true-story film based on a memoiran account of the authors personal experiencesby the Malawian engineer William Kamkwamba.As a teenager，Kamkwamba built a wind turbi
61、ne for his famine-stricken town in Malawi，helping to power small appliances and eventually irrigate crops.But though the film points toward that technological breakthrough，it spends much of its running time depicting(描绘) its heros community and avoids many of the damaging language that tend to accom
62、pany pop-cultural description of poverty or conflicts in African countries.This approach is what makes the movie，much more attractive than other such docu-dramas.Chiwetel Ejiofor，an English actor，is making his feature appearance as a writer and director to draw attention to Kamkwambas storybut hes j
63、ust as focused on depicting the boys family life and the dangers of farming in early-2000s Malawi.Famine isnt just a thing that happens to the Kamkwambas.Its the result of a series of unpredictable catastrophes that trickle down to this small village and leave its people struggling to grow and sell
64、food.By examining the many structural reasons for the towns crisis，Ejiofor makes Kamkwambas achievement feel better-earned from a narrative(叙述的) perspective.The Kamkwambas are not lacking in food，at first，though they do live harvest to harvest.Soon，a series of dramatic floods，combined with governmen
65、t unrest(动荡)，begins to take a toll on (have a bad effect on) their life.Through it all，William shows his gift for invention，taking apart whatever machines he can get his hands on and figuring out how they work.In one crucial (and cleverly written) scene，some local teenagers beg William to fix their
66、radio so that they can listen to a soccer game，and he does，making use of a battery from several drained power cells.As the radio jolts to life，it delivers a news report of planes hitting buildings in the U.S.，which serves as the first real acknowledgment of the films exact time period.The uninterest
67、ed teens immediately switch over to the game，but Ejiofor included that detail for a reason.Though Malawi is on the other side of the world from the U.S.，and the Kamkwambas village is far from the countrys biggest city，the negative effects of 9/11 are felt even thereunsettling the government and sett
68、ing off a chain reaction that quickly turns things terrible.Moments like these affirm Ejiofors particular skill for storytelling.To William and his young friends，the event barely registers，but it still has huge consequences for their lives.The latter half of the film is tougher going than the light，
69、community-oriented opening，but its anchored by strong performances.Trywell，Williams father，isnt a bad dad，but as his family gets hungrier，his anger toward his government，which was supposed to help him thrive，rises to the surface.As Williams mother，Maiga is a calmer，steadier figure，but her pride is d
70、amaged，too.She speaks of never wanting to be the stereotypical(老套的) family “praying for rain”，as her ancestors did，and despairs as Trywells strategy to save the farm becomes almost exactly that.At a certain point，I started mentally checking my watchIsnt it time for the boy to start harnessing the wi
71、nd? But Ejiofor doesnt want Williams massive achievement to look easy.Not only does William need to gather the practical materials needed for a windmill in a nearly abandoned town，but he also has to challenge his fathers skepticism and persuade him to give up the few possessions he still has，includi
72、ng a bicycle，to create something that appears impossible.Its striking，and deeply sad，to consider that superficially(表面上) the only thing keeping Williams town from starvation was basically wind power.In Ejiofors hands，The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind builds realism and context into both sides of that s
73、tory and manages to be a winning adaptation as a result.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文，介绍了电影驭风男孩以其独特的拍摄手法展现了主人公为一个遭受饥荒的非洲小镇制造风力涡轮机的真实故事。7.In the film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind，a considerable part is about .A.the miserable life in MalawiB.the irrigation of the cropsC.the building of the turbineD.the technology br
74、eakthrough答案A解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“it spends much of its running time depicting(描绘) its heros community and avoids many of the damaging language”可知，这部电影有相当一部分描绘了这个非洲国家的贫困与冲突，也就是描述了在马拉维的悲惨生活，故A项正确。8.How does Ejiofor make Kamkwambas achievement more noticeable?A.By shooting the film in the form of story-tel
75、ling.B.By analyzing the reasons for the villages poverty.C.By listing unpredictable catastrophes attacking the village.D.By strengthening the difficulty in growing and selling the food.答案A解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“hes just as focused on depicting the boys family life”及“Ejiofor makes Kamkwambas achievement fee
76、l better-earned from a narrative(叙述的) perspective”可知，埃加福特的拍摄侧重于坎关巴的家庭故事，并且是以叙述的形式使坎关巴的成就更突出，也就是以讲故事的拍摄形式使坎关巴的成就更突出，故A项正确。9.What is the purpose of the scene about the radio in Paragraph 3?A.To report the terror event in the US.B.To reveal the setting of the film.C.To stress the teens interest in game
77、s.D.To show the heros willingness of help.答案B解析推理判断题。根据第三段中的“As the radio jolts to life，it delivers a news report of planes hitting buildings in the U.S.，which serves as the first real acknowledgment of the films exact time period.”可知，随着收音机的修复，它发出了一则飞机撞击美国建筑物的新闻报道，这是第一次真正确认这部电影的确切时间，所以提到收音机场景是为了揭示电影
78、的时间背景，故B项正确。10.The underlined word “that” in Paragraph 4 refers to .A.Maigas prideB.Trywells angerC.the family praying for rainD.the despair of saving the farm答案C解析代词指代题。根据画线词所在句可知，她从来都不想像她的祖先那样成为老套的“求雨”家庭，而当威廉姆的父亲拯救农场的策略几乎变成那样的时候，她感到了绝望，由此可知，that 指的就是前面的 praying for rain，故C项正确。11.The scene of Willi
79、am harnessing the wind appears quite late in the film so as to .A.build realism and context into both sides of the storyB.underline the local peoples suffering from starvationC.show his fathers skepticism and reluctance to help himD.impress on viewers the difficulty of making the machine答案D解析推理判断题。根
80、据第五段中的“But Ejiofor doesnt want Williams massive achievement to look easy.”可知，埃加福特不想让威廉姆的伟大成就看起来那么容易，也就是想要突出主人公的不容易，故D项正确。12.What would be the best title for this passage?A.A Wind Turbine Invented by a Malawian EngineerB.An Inspirational True-story Adapted into a FilmC.The Kamkwamba Family and Their
81、Life in MalawiD.A True WinnerThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind答案D解析标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“The Boy Who Harnessed(利用) the Wind is an inspirational true-story film based on a memoiran account of the authors personal experiencesby the Malawian engineer William Kamkwamba.As a teenager，Kamkwamba built a wind turbine for his famine-stricken town in Malawi”可知，本文介绍了电影驭风男孩以其独特的拍摄手法展现了主人公为一个遭受饥荒的非洲小镇制造风力涡轮机的真实故事，他是真正的赢家，故D项正确。
