题目内容
13.Rae Armantrout,who has been a poetry professor at the University of California San Diego(UCSD) for two decades,has won the 2010Pulitzer Prize in the poetry category for her most recent book,"Versed"."I'm delighted and amazed at how much media recognition that the Pulitzer brings,as compared to even the National Book Critics Award,which I was also surprised and delighted to win,"said Armantrout.
"For a long time,my writing has been just below the media radar,and to have this kind of attention,suddenly,with my 10th book,is really surprising."
Armantrout,a native Californian,received her bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley,where she studied with noted poet Denise Levertov,and her master's in creative writing from San Francisco State University.She is a founding member of Language Poets,a group in American poetry that analyzes the way language is used and raises questions to make the reader think.
In March,she won the National Book Critics Circle Award for"Versed."
"This book has gotten more attention,"Armantrout said,"but I don't feel as if it's better."
The first half of"Versed"focuses on the dark forces taking hold of the United States as it fought the war against Iraq.The second half looks at the dark forces casting a shadow over her own life after Armantrout was diagnosed with cancer in 2006.
Armantrout was shocked to learn she had won the Pulitzer but many of her colleagues were not."Rae Armantrout is a unique voice in American poetry,"said Seth Lerer,head of Arts and Humanities at UCSD.
"Versed",published by the Wesleyan University Press,did appear in a larger printing than her earlier works,which is about 2,700copies.The new edition is scheduled to appear in May.
66.According to Rae Armantrout,B.
A.her 10th book is much better
B.her winning the Pulitzer is unexpected
C.the media is surprised at her works
D.she likes being recognized by her readers
67.Which of the following is true of Rae Armantrout?C
A.She published a poetry textbook.
B.She used to teach Denise Levertov.
C.She started a poets'group with others.
D.She taught creative writing at UC Berkeley.
68.What can we learn about"Versed"?D
A.It consists of three parts.
B.It is mainly about the American army.
C.It is a book published two decades ago.
D.It partly concerns the poet's own life.
69.Rae Armantrout's colleagues think that sheC.
A.should write more
B.has a sweet voice
C.deserves the prize
D.is a strange professor
70.What can we learn from the text?D
A.About 2,700copies of"Versed"will be printed.
B.Cancer made Armantrout stop writing.
C.Armantrout got her degrees at UCSD.
D."Versed"has been awarded twice.
分析 本文讲述了诗歌教授雷•阿曼特鲁特在加利福尼亚大学圣地亚哥分校(UCSD)二十年的工作经历及她的诗集Versed分别两次获得普利策奖和美国国家图书奖的情况,还有有关Versed的内容及其印刷的情况.
解答 66.B 细节理解题.根据短文第二段可知,Armantrout对自己获奖感到很惊讶.故选B项.
67.C 细节理解题.根据短文第四段"She is a founding member of Language Poets,a group in American poetry that analyzes the way language is used and raises questions to make the reader think."可知,C项正确;
68.D 细节理解题.根据倒数第三段的叙述可知,Versed主要是叙述诗人自己的生活,故选D.
69.C 细节理解题.根据倒数第二段的"Rae Armantrout is a unique voice in American poetry,"said Seth Lerer,head of Arts and Humanities at UCSD."可知,她的同事认为她值得这个奖项,故选C.
70.D 推理判断题.根据文章中的"won the 2010Pulitzer Prize in the poetry category for her most recent book,"Versed"."及"In March,she won the National Book Critics Circle Award for"Versed.""可推断出"Versed"has been awarded twice.故选D项.
点评 做阅读理解题,主要要读懂文章的大意及每一段的意思,然后再带着问题在文章中找出支持句即可.
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32.A.open | B.heavy | C.pure | D.weak |
33.A.instead of | B.in return for | C.regardless of | D.in exchange for |
34.A.cup | B.card | C.comb | D.cake |
35.A.gave in | B.broke down | C.got away | D.showed up |
36.A.difficulty | B.process | C.goal | D.secret |
37.A.And | B.But | C.For | D.So |
38.A.before | B.since | C.though | D.unless |
39.A.call | B.drop | C.sell | D.reach |
40.A.edition | B.idea | C.policy | D.task |
41.A.bread | B.insects | C.seeds | D.water |
42.A.concerned | B.amazed | C.excited | D.determined |
43.A.still | B.already | C.just | D.also |
44.A.taught | B.handed | C.awarded | D.allowed |
45.A.at once | B.by chance | C.as usual | D.on purpose |
46.A.proud | B.gentle | C.warm | D.polite |
47.A.borrowed | B.lost | C.made | D.saved |
48.A.laughed | B.shouted | C.nodded | D.started |
49.A.bravely | B.grateful | C.fondly | D.modestly |
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Dario and his mother loved their new apartment.The living room was large enough for their piano.That night,the two of them(36)sat side by side at the piano.They played jazz music to celebrate their new home.The loud(37)music filled the room and made them feel very happy.
The next morning,(38)however,their happiness disappeared.Someone had left a (39)note under their door during the night.One of their neighbor had written to complain(抱怨) about the sound of the piano.Dario's mother asked the building superintendent(管理员) if he knew anything about it.But he said that they were all (40)nice people and he couldn't imagine any of them had done that.Later that morning,Dario suggested that they write a letter to their(41)neighbors and apologize for their playing.
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"These songs are beautiful music."Dario's mother said."We will be (53)happy to play them in the evening."
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36.A.sat | B.stood | C.lay | D.walked |
37.A.voice | B.ring | C.music | D.Cry |
38.A.therefore | B.however | C.otherwise | D.instead |
39.A.note | B.poster | C.bill | D.report |
40.A.proud | B.rich | C.lucky | D.nice |
41.A.neighbors | B.friends | C.relatives | D.audience |
42.A.blame | B.instruct | C.question | D.visit |
43.A.party | B.concert | C.show | D.play |
44.A.experience | B.idea | C.performance | D.action |
45.A.to | B.with | C.for | D.from |
46.A.continued | B.arrived | C.passed | D.finished |
47.A.order | B.sell | C.share | D.advertise |
48.A.treated | B.presented | C.helped | D.served |
49.A.promised | B.admitted | C.agreed | D.worried |
50.A.give | B.send | C.offer | D.owe |
51.A.realize | B.remember | C.understand | D.accept |
52.A.sweet | B.strange | C.funny | D.loud |
53.A.brave | B.sorry | C.happy | D.afraid |
54.A.changing | B.practicing | C.recording | D.writing |
55.A.equality | B.freedom | C.warmth | D.sympathy. |
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This farmhouse had been(32)noisy too long.It needed a family.Zigfried's(33)stomachmade a noise.He realized that he hadn't eaten anything since yesterday.He jumped from the windowsill (窗沿),grabbed a (34)bag from his home,and went next door to Farmer Mike's.
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32.A.shabby | B.noisy | C.messy | D.empty |
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34.A.bag | B.stick | C.bowl | D.coat |
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37.A.broke | B.marched | C.paced | D.stole |
38.A.curious | B.nervous | C.pitiful | D.sensible |
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40.A.strongly | B.irregularly | C.slowly | D.wildly |
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42.A.close | B.happy | C.new | D.young |
43.A.celebrate | B.communicate | C.compete | D.compromise |
44.A.across | B.from | C.off | D.up |
45.A.alive | B.loose | C.open | D.still |
46.A.counted | B.enjoyed | C.missed | D.wasted |
47.A.However | B.Instead | C.Moreover | D.Therefore |
48.A.bitter | B.forced | C.polite | D.satisfied |
49.A.introduction | B.discussion | C.comment | D.debate |
50.A.blood | B.smile | C.tear | D.sweat. |