Napoleon, as a character in Tolstoy’s War and Peace, is more than once described as having “fat little hands.’’ Nor does he “sit well or firmly on the horse.’’ He is said to be “undersized.’’ With “short legs’’ and a “round stomach”. The issue here is not the accuracy of Tolstoy’s description--it seems not that far off from historical accounts but his choice of facts:other things that could be said of the man are not said. We are meant to understand the difference of a warring commander in the body of a fat little Frenchman. Tolstoy’s Napoleon could be any man wandering in the streets and putting a little of powdered tobacco up his nose—and that is the point.

It is a way the novelist uses to show the moral nature of a character. And it turns out that, as Tolstoy has it, Napoleon is a crazy man. In a scene in Book Three of War and Peace, the wars having reached the critical year of 1812,Napoleon receives a representative from the Tsar(沙皇), who has come with peace terms. Napoleon is very angry:doesn’t he have more army? He, not the Tsar, is the one to make the terms. He will destroy all of Europe if his army is stopped. “That is what you will have gained by engaging me in the war!” he shouts. And then, Tolstoy writes, Napoleon “walked silently several times up and down the room, his fat shoulders moving quickly.’’

Still later, after reviewing his army amid cheering crowds, Napoleon invites the shaken Russian to dinner. “He raised his hand to the Russian’s…face,” Tolstoy writes, and “taking him by the ear pulled it gently….” To have one’s ear pulled by the Emperor was considered the greatest honor and mark of favor at the French court. “Well, well, why don’t you say anything?’’ said he, as if it was ridiculous in his presence to respect any one but himself, Napoleon.

Tolstoy did his research, but the composition is his own.

Tolstoy’s description of Napoleon in War and Peace is _________.

A. far from the historical facts

B. based on the Russian history

C. based on his selection of facts

D. not related to historical details

Napoleon was angry when receiving the Russian representative because _________.

A. he thought he should be the one to make the peace terms

B. the Tsar's peace terms were hard to accept

C. the Russians stopped his military movement

D. he didn’t have any more army to fight with

What did Napoleon expect the Russian representative to do?

A. To walk out of the room in anger.

B. To show agreement with him.

C. To say something about the Tsar.

D. To express his admiration.

Tolstoy intended to present Napoleon as a man who is _________.

A. ill-mannered in dealing with foreign guests

B. fond of showing off his iron will

C. determined in destroying all of Europe

D. crazy for power and respect

What does the last sentence of the passage imply?

A. A writer doesn’t have to be faithful to his findings.

B. A writer may write about a hero in his own way.

C. A writer may not be responsible for what he writes.

D. A writer has hardly any freedom to show his feelings.

A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: “AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!” To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountains: “AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!”
Curious, he shouts: : “Who are you?” He receives the answer:” “Who are you?” And then he screams to the mountain: “I admire you!” The voice answers: “I admire you!”
Angered at the response, he screams: “Coward (one without courage)!” He receives the answer: “Coward!”
He looks to his father and asks: “What's going on?” The father smiles and says: “My son, pay attention.”
Again the man screams at the top of his voice: “You are a champion!” The voice answers: “You are a champion!”
The boy is surprised, but does not understand. Then the father explains: “People call this ECHO (回音) , but really this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.”
This relationship applies to (适用于) everything, in all aspects of life; life will give you back everything you have given to it.”
【小题1】The boy is surprised because __________.

A.he falls over his own feet.B.his father can shout as loud as he does.
C.he hears his screams repeated.D.someone calls him a coward.
【小题2】What’s the father’s attitude towards life?
A.hopefulB.disappointedC.upsetD.hopeless
【小题3】Which of the following sayings is in keeping with the father’s teachings?
A.Faith will move mountains.B.A great talker is a great liar (说谎者).
C.Love me, love my dog.D.Do well and have well.

C
Napoleon, as a character in Tolstoy’s War and Peace, is more than once described as having “fat little hands.’’ Nor does he “sit well or firmly on the horse.’’ He is said to be “undersized.’’ with“short legs’’ and a “round stomach”. The issue here is not the accuracy of Tolstoy’s description--it seems not that far off from historical accounts but his choice of facts:other things that could be said of the man are not said. We are meant to understand the difference of a warring commander in the body of a fat little Frenchman. Tolstoy’s Napoleon could be any man wandering in the streets and putting a little of powdered tobacco up his nose—and that is the point.
It is a way the novelist uses to show the moral nature of a character. And it turns out that, as Tolstoy has it, Napoleon is a crazy man. In a scene in Book Three of War and Peace, the wars having reached the critical year of 1812,Napoleon receives a representative from the Tsar(沙皇), who has come with peace terms. Napoleon is very angry:doesn’t he have more army? He, not the Tsar, is the one to make the terms. He will destroy all of Europe if his army is stopped. “That is what you will have gained by engaging me in the war!” he shouts. And then, Tolstoy writes, Napoleon “walked silently several times up and down the room, his fat shoulders moving quickly.’’
Still later, after reviewing his army amid cheering crowds, Napoleon invites the shaken Russian to dinner. “He raised his hand to the Russian’s…face,” Tolstoy writes, and “taking him by the ear pulled it gently….” To have one’s ear pulled by the Emperor was considered the greatest honor and mark of favor at the French court. “Well, well, why don’t you say anything?’’ said he, as if it was ridiculous in his presence to respect any one but himself, Napoleon.
Tolstoy did his research, but the composition is his own.
【小题1】Tolstoy’s description of Napoleon in War and Peace is _________.

A.far from the historical factsB.based on the Russian history
C.based on his selection of factsD.not related to historical details
【小题2】Napoleon was angry when receiving the Russian representative because _________.
A.he thought he should be the one to make the peace terms
B.the Tsar's peace terms were hard to accept
C.the Russians stopped his military movement
D.he didn’t have any more army to fight with
【小题3】What did Napoleon expect the Russian representative to do?
A.To walk out of the room in anger.B.To show agreement with him.
C.To say something about the Tsar.D.To express his admiration.
【小题4】Tolstoy intended to present Napoleon as a man who is _________.
A.ill-mannered in dealing with foreign guestsB.fond of showing off his iron will
C.determined in destroying all of EuropeD.crazy for power and respect
【小题5】What does the last sentence of the passage imply?
A.A writer doesn’t have to be faithful to his findings.
B.A writer may write about a hero in his own way.
C.A writer may not be responsible for what he writes.
D.A writer has hardly any freedom to show his feelings.

A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: “AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!” To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountains: “AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!”

Curious, he shouts: : “Who are you?” He receives the answer:” “Who are you?” And then he screams to the mountain: “I admire you!” The voice answers: “I admire you!”

Angered at the response, he screams: “Coward (one without courage)!” He receives the answer: “Coward!”

He looks to his father and asks: “What's going on?” The father smiles and says: “My son, pay attention.”

Again the man screams at the top of his voice: “You are a champion!” The voice answers: “You are a champion!”

The boy is surprised, but does not understand. Then the father explains: “People call this ECHO (回音) , but really this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.”

This relationship applies to (适用于) everything, in all aspects of life; life will give you back everything you have given to it.”

1.The boy is surprised because __________.

A.he falls over his own feet.                 B.his father can shout as loud as he does.

C.he hears his screams repeated.             D.someone calls him a coward.

2.What’s the father’s attitude towards life?

A.hopeful           B.disappointed       C.upset             D.hopeless

3.Which of the following sayings is in keeping with the father’s teachings?

A.Faith will move mountains.                B.A great talker is a great liar (说谎者).

C.Love me, love my dog.                    D.Do well and have well.

 

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Three kids to go until my turn to dive (跳水). At the front of the line, a girl in a pink swim suit is 36 and climbs onto the diving board. Will she change her 37, like I did last week, I wonder? Encouraged by the teacher, the Pink Girl 38. Only two kids to go. I feel very 39. You don’t have to do this, I tell myself. 40 next week is the pool party, my brain 41. You will be the 42 one who can’t go on the diving board.

As I am thinking, another girl dives into the 43. Then it’s my little brother Travis’ turn. I 44 my eyes, and then open them just in time to see him jump off the 45. He comes out of the water and smiles. I can’t help 46, too. Nothing scares that kid.

Then I realize it’s my 47. I climb onto the diving board. 48 are diving at the other end of the pool. Everywhere, everyone is 49. Except me.

“What are you 50?” asks the kid after my turn.

I step forward. Then I 51 Travis standing by the pool. “You can do it!” he shouts. That’s what I’ve 52 told him when he was 53 to tie his shoes or write his name.

I take a deep breath and step out into nothing. My body 54, and then I feel the water. I swim in the water for a while before I pull myself to the 55, where my face finds the sun. I DID IT!

1.          

A.slow

B.right

C.ready

D.tired

2.          

A.answer

B.mind

C.plan

D.role

3.          

A.climbs

B.jumps

C.kicks

D.walks

4.          

A.nervous

B.strange

C.surprised

D.angry

5.          

A.Because

B.Unless

C.But

D.Though

6.          

A.argues

B.doubts

C.decides

D.understands

7.          

A.same

B.next

C.last

D.only

8.          

A.sea

B.river

C.lake

D.pool

9.          

A.close

B.wipe

C.cover

D.hurt

10.      

A.roof

B.line

C.board

D.ladder

11.      

A.dancing

B.smiling

C.opening

D.stopping

12.      

A.way

B.hope

C.mistake

D.turn

13.      

A.Parents

B.Kids

C.Classmates

D.Teachers

14.      

A.moving

B.laughing

C.studying

D.changing

15.      

A.looking for

B.waiting for

C.paying for

D.caring for

16.      

A.imagine

B.remember

C.see

D.watch

17.      

A.never

B.seldom

C.sometimes

D.always

18.      

A.offering

B.agreeing

C.learning

D.refusing

19.      

A.drops

B.shakes

C.breaks

D.rests

20.      

A.surface

B.door

C.beach

D.sky

 

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