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20.There is a lot to learn about the creations of Beatrix Potter--not only is she the author and illustrator of one of the world's most famous children's books,The Tale of Peter Rabbit,but also a pioneering conservationist with the spirit of a scientist.Potter grew up the daughter of a wealthy Victorian family,but along with her brother filled an entire floor of their large house in London with"all sorts of animals,"said Anne Lundin,a retired professor for the UW-Madison School of Library Studies.
As an adult,"She was a frustrated botanical illustrator and scientist.That field was not open to her because she was female,"Lundin said.Potter was urged to turn the charming illustrations and stories she wrote in letters to children into books.She wrote 23 in all---a body of work that has inspired plays,ballets,films and an astonishing array of merchandise.
"Peter Rabbit is probably the most famous children's book in the world,which was published 113 years ago and has really stood the test of time.It's been translated into 36languages.The parents and grandparents will share it with the next generation."said Lundin.
Potter also made a mark on the world through her land conservation."In many ways,she was like Peter Rabbit,venturing into a world of adventure and risk.She withdrew from London as soon as she started making some money on her books to the Lake District and became an extremely important farmer and conservationist.She preserved and passed on 15 farms and over 4,000 acres,which was given back to the country as gifts in the 20th century,"said Lundin.
Even though she was born 150 years ago,she was amazingly modern---her embracing of the natural world,commented Jennifer Blatchley Smith,an artistic director of the show Peter Rabbit Tales to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Potter's birth.
24.What influenced Beatrix Potter to write The Tale of Peter Rabbit successfully?A
A.Her life and work experiences.
B.Her specialty in animated pictures.
C.Her spirit of being a botanical scientist.
D.Her interest in animals in childhood alone.
25.What does the word"frustrated"in the third paragraph mean?A
A.disappointed.
B.devoted.
C.motivated.
D.inspired.
26.How do you think she made an impact on the world?C
A.By having her 23 books in all completed.
B.By introducing the image of Peter Rabbit.
C.By being an artistic director and farmer.
D.By contributing to the preservation of nature.
27.Why does the author write the article?A
A.In celebration of Potter's 150th birthday.
B.In search of Potter's great contributions.
C.In praise of Potter's spirit of adventure.
D.In support of Potter's book promotions.
分析 本文写了The Tale of Peter Rabbit的作者 Beatrix Potter的故事.
解答 24.A 推理判断题.根据第二段的描述Potter grew up the daughter of a wealthy Victorian family,but along with her brother filled an entire floor of their large house in London with"all sorts of animals.波特从小是一个富裕的维多利亚家庭的女儿,但和她的兄弟一起在伦敦的大房子里填满了一整层的"各种动物".Potter was urged to turn the charming illustrations and stories she wrote in letters to children into books.成人后Potter的工作被要求把她在信中给孩子们写的动人插图和故事翻成书.所以童年生活和工作经历促成了他写这本书,故答案选A.
25.A猜测词义词,根据后一句 That field was not open to her because she was female.这领域不向妇女开放是因为她是女的,可见她是感到失望的,所以答案选A.
26.C 细节理解题.She preserved and passed on 15 farms and over 4,000 acres,which was given back to the country as gifts in the 20th century,她保存并传递了15个农场和超过4000英亩的土地,在二十世纪归还给了国家,根据最后一段文字为庆祝Potter诞辰第一百五十周年演出的艺术总监Peter Rabbit Tales.Peter Rabbit Tales艺术展的艺术总监,可见答案选C.
27.A 推理判断题.根据句子Even though she was born 150 years ago,可以推断是为了庆祝他诞辰150周年,所以答案选A.
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.
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