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1、 阅读下列材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的适当形式。
Mark Twain is one of the most famous writers in the world. I first (read) his novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer when I was 10. I (fall) in love with the story immediately. Tom is a naughty but kind boy who has many exciting (adventure).
Mark Twain's writing style is (real) special. He uses simple and clear language, and his stories are full of (humorous). I often laugh out loud when I read his books.
I also like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. It tells the story of Huck and his friend Jim. The book shows the (unfair) of slavery at that time. Mark Twain was good at (show) the dark side of society in a funny way.
Last month, I (visit) a museum about Mark Twain. I learned a lot about his life. He (work) many different jobs before becoming a writer. His experiences made his stories more (interest).
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2、在成为作家之前,马克·吐温不得不靠当印刷工谋生。
Before becoming a writer, Mark Twain as a printer.
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3、到目前为止,我已经读了三本马克·吐温写的书。
, I three books written by Mark Twain.
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4、马克·吐温的许多作品反映了美国普通人的生活。
Many of Mark Twain's works of common people in America.
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5、汤姆·索亚和他的朋友从洞穴里成功逃脱了。
Tom Sawyer and his friends the cave successfully.
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6、马克·吐温以他的幽默小说而闻名于世。
Mark Twain his humorous novels all over the world.
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7、 根据短文内容回答下列问题。
Mark Twain's childhood played a very important role in his writing. He was born in a small town along the Mississippi River. The river and the people in the town became the inspiration for many of his stories.
As a boy, Mark Twain was naughty and loved exploring. He often played with his friends by the river, fishing and swimming. He also liked listening to the stories told by the riverboat pilots and the local people. These stories gave him many ideas for his later works.
When Mark Twain was 11, his father died. He had to leave school and start working to support his family. He worked as a printer, but he still spent time watching the river. Later, he became a riverboat pilot, which gave him a deep understanding of the river and the people who lived near it.
All these experiences from his childhood and young life were reflected in his novels. Characters like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn are based on the boys he knew as a child. The small town in his stories is just like his hometown.
(1)、Where was Mark Twain born?(2)、What did Mark Twain often do with his friends by the river when he was a boy?(3)、Why did Mark Twain leave school at 11?(4)、What job did Mark Twain get later that helped him understand the river better?(5)、What are Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn based on? -
8、 阅读理解
Mark Twain is often called "the father of American literature". His works have had a great influence on many writers around the world.
One reason for his influence is his ability to write about common people. Before Mark Twain, most novels were about rich and important people. Mark Twain changed this by writing about children, farmers, and other ordinary people. His stories show their hopes, fears, and daily lives, which makes readers feel close to the characters.
Another reason is his humor. Mark Twain used humor to make people laugh, but he also used it to criticize society. For example, in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, he makes fun of the unfairness of slavery. His humor makes difficult topics easier to understand.
Many modern writers still learn from Mark Twain's writing style. They try to write in a clear, funny way and focus on ordinary people. Mark Twain's works are not just stories—they are a mirror of American society in the 19th century.
(1)、What is Mark Twain often called?A、The father of American literature. B、The greatest writer of the 20th century. C、The king of humor stories. D、The most popular children's writer.(2)、What did Mark Twain do that was different from most writers before him?A、He wrote long novels with complex plots. B、He wrote about common people instead of rich ones. C、He only wrote stories for children. D、He used difficult language in his works.(3)、How does Mark Twain use humor in his works?A、To make readers laugh and criticize society. B、To make his stories longer and more interesting. C、To show that he was a funny person. D、To describe beautiful scenes in the southern US.(4)、What do modern writers learn from Mark Twain?A、Write about rich and important people. B、Use complex language and long sentences. C、Write in a clear, funny way and focus on ordinary people. D、Only write stories that are full of adventure.(5)、What is the main idea of the passage?A、Mark Twain's life story and his childhood. B、The stories in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. C、Why Mark Twain's works are popular with children. D、The great influence of Mark Twain's works and why. -
9、 阅读短文,判断正误。
*The Adventures of Tom Sawyer* is one of Mark Twain's most famous novels. It tells the story of a young boy named Tom Sawyer who lives in a small town called St. Petersburg.
Tom is a naughty boy who doesn't like going to school. He often plays tricks on his aunt and classmates. One day, Tom and his friend Huck Finn run away to an island in the Mississippi River. They live there for several days, and everyone thinks they are dead. When they come back to the town, they are welcomed as heroes.
Another important part of the story is when Tom and Becky Thatcher get lost in a cave. They spend three days in the dark cave, and Tom finally finds a way out. This experience makes Tom grow up and become more responsible.
The novel is not only funny but also shows the innocence of childhood and the importance of friendship. It has been translated into many languages and is loved by both children and adults.
(1)、The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is written by Mark Twain.(2)、Tom Sawyer lives in a big city called St. Petersburg.(3)、Tom and Huck Finn run away to a mountain and live there for days.(4)、Tom and Becky get lost in a cave and stay there for three days.(5)、The novel only attracts children and is not popular with adults. -
10、 阅读理解
Mark Twain was born in 1835 in a small town in Missouri, USA. His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. As a boy, he lived near the Mississippi River and loved playing by the water. When he was young, he had many different jobs. He worked as a printer, a riverboat pilot, and even a gold miner in California.
Mark Twain started writing in the 1860s. His first famous story was The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. It made him well-known across the country. Later, he wrote many novels that became classics, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884). These stories are set in the southern US and show the daily life of common people.
Mark Twain's writing style is famous for its humor and clear language. He often made fun of the society of his time, but his works also have deep meanings. He died in 1910, but his books are still read and loved by people all over the world.
(1)、What was Mark Twain's real name?A、Mark Twain. B、Samuel Langhorne Clemens. C、Tom Sawyer. D、Huckleberry Finn.(2)、Which of the following jobs did Mark Twain NOT have?A、Printer. B、Riverboat pilot. C、Gold miner. D、Teacher.(3)、When did Mark Twain start writing?A、In 1835. B、In 1860s. C、In 1876. D、In 1884.(4)、What is Mark Twain's writing style famous for?A、Humor and clear language. B、Sad stories and difficult words. C、Long sentences and complex ideas. D、Romantic stories and beautiful descriptions.(5)、Which of the following is TRUE about Mark Twain?A、He was born in California. B、His first famous story was The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. C、His works are still popular around the world. D、He died at the age of 65. -
11、 通读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项。
Mark Twain grew up in a small town beside the Mississippi River. As a boy, he loved watching the river boats passing by. He1 to be a riverboat pilot someday. At that time, the pilot was one of the most 2 jobs on the river, and it paid well.
When he was 17, Mark Twain left home and started to 3 as a printer. But he didn't forget his dream. Years later, he 4 learned to be a pilot. He loved the job and spent many happy days on the river.
However, the Civil War began soon, and all river traffic 5 . Mark Twain had to give up his job. Then he began to write short stories. His stories were 6 and full of fun. People loved them, and soon he became 7 .
Later, Mark Twain wrote many famous novels,8 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His works are still 9 by people all over the world today. They show his deep 10 of life and people around him.
(1)A 、 refused B 、 wanted C 、 agreed D 、 failed(2)A 、 interesting B 、 dangerous C 、 important D 、 boring(3)A 、 work B 、 play C 、 study D 、 travel(4)A 、 finally B 、 suddenly C 、 sadly D 、 quickly(5)A 、 started B 、 stopped C 、 continued D 、 returned(6)A 、 serious B 、 strange C 、 humorous D 、 sad(7)A 、 poor B 、 famous C 、 quiet D 、 shy(8)A 、 without B 、 between C 、 except D 、 like(9)A 、 read B 、 written C 、 taught D 、 sold(10)A 、 love B 、 understanding C 、 hate D 、 worry -
12、Mark Twain's childhood ____ had a great influence on his writing style.A、expressions B、experiences C、experiments D、exercises
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13、I ____ three of Mark Twain's novels so far, and I plan to read more.A、read B、am reading C、have read D、will read
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14、Many people enjoy reading Mark Twain's novels ____ they are full of wisdom and humor.A、because B、though C、if D、unless
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15、Mark Twain's works not only bring fun ____ also make people think about society.A、or B、so C、but D、and
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16、The book is so interesting that I can't wait ____ the next chapter.A、read B、to read C、reading D、reads
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17、—Do you know when Mark Twain ____?
—He ____ in 1910 at the age of 75.
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18、Mark Twain ____ many interesting stories based on his own experiences.A、discovered B、created C、collected D、showed
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19、The story tells us how Tom Sawyer and his friends ____ from the cave successfully.A、got away B、got up C、got on D、got off
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20、Before becoming a famous writer, Mark Twain worked as a riverboat ____ on the Mississippi River.A、driver B、actor C、pilot D、teacher