题目内容
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 as the daughter of a wealthy Victorian family,but along with her brother who 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 and Information 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 tum the charming illustrations and stories she wrote in letters to children into books.She wrote 23 books in all—a body of work that has inspired plays,ballets,films and an astonishing amount of merchandise.
"The Tale of Peter Rabbit is probably the most famous children's book in the world,which was published in 1902 and has really stood the test of time.It's been translated into 36 languages.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 were 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.
1.What helped Beatrix Potter to write The Tale of Peter Rabbit successfully ?
A. Her life and work experiences.
B. Her specialty in animated(动画)pictures.
C. Her success in becoming a botanical scientist.
D. Her interest in animals in childhood alone.
2.What does the word "frustrated" in the third paragraph mean?
A. Disappointed. B. Devoted.
C. Motivated. D. Inspired.
3.What is Beatrix Potter?
A. A botanist and artist.
B. An extremely important farmer and successful scientist.
C. A writer,conservationist and farmer.
D. An artistic director.
4.Why does the author write the article?
A. In celebration of Potter's 150th birthday.
B. In honour of Potter's new contributions.
C. In praise of Potter's spirit of selflessness.
D. In support of Potter's book promotions.
以下是你所在的广州第一中学一位外籍教师Eric Nilsson的简历:
姓名 | Eric Nilsson |
职业 | 英语教师 |
工作单位 | 广州第一中学 |
经历 | 1988年从美国某大学毕业,1992年与妻子来中国工作,在广州第一中学从事英语教学五年多 |
主要事迹 | 1. 热爱教学,乐于帮助大家,治学严谨,深受学生喜爱和尊重; 2. 课堂生动有趣,受到同学们的欢迎; 3. 经常给学生做各种讲座(例如:如何培养好的学习习惯等)。 |
写作内容:假设你所在中学的校报拟定在下期介绍各位外籍教师,请就Eric Nilsson的简历为他写一篇介绍性的英语短文。
写作要求:只能用5个句子表达全部内容。
评分标准:句子结构准确,信息内容完整,篇章结构连贯。
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