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Vampires (吸血鬼)
Vampire stories go back thousands of years. The acts we now associate with vampires, such as rising from the grave and drinking blood, were popularized by eastern European stories.
Most early cultures created stories to explain things they didn’t understand. For example, hair and nails continue to grow after people die, which has already been proved possible by modern science.
These facts were unknown to most people in the 19th century, however. As a result, the legends surrounding such mysteries were kept alive.
Count Dracula
In 1897, Irish writer Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula was published, spreading the vampire stories to a mass audience. In the novel, the Count Dracula of Transylvania, a 500-year-old vampire, has drunk his country dry and must move to England in search of new victims. Dracula means “son of the dragon” or “son of the devil” in Romania.
Werewolf
The story of a half-man, half-wolf beast is as old as that of vampires, and almost as varied. In most werewolf stories, however, a beast would silently enter settlements at night and steal a young child or an animal.
The most common explanation of werewolf stories is that the beast was usually an ordinary wolf. The genetic disorder, which causes too much body hair, may also have helped to popularize the story.
Frankenstein
This is a fictional scientist created by British writer Mary Shelly in 1818. Dr Frankenstein lives in a castle and is so addicted to making living beings from parts of dead bodies that he refuses to marry.
The story of Frankenstein may have been planted in Shelly’s mind since she visited Castle Frankenstein in Germany, where an alchemist(炼金术士) tried to do experiments with the aim of making people live longer.
The Invisible Man
In HG Wells’ 1897 story, a young scientist called Griffin, manages to make himself invisible. But he cannot find a way to become visible again. He then wants to make use of his super power but finally has gone mad. Wells’ tale owes a great debt to Greek philosopher Plato’s book Republic.
The best title for this passage should be ________.
A. Origins of Ghosts B. Tales of Horror C. Exciting Stories D. Science Fictions
The people in the 19th century did NOT know _________.
A. why vampires drank blood
B. why dead people rose from the grave
C. that vampires always kept their nails
D. that hair could continue to grow after people died
What do most of the werewolf stories have in common according to the passage?
A. The beast often silently entered settlements at night and stole a little child.
B. The werewolf was in genetic disorder and so had a lot of body hair.
C. An ordinary wolf would enter settlements at night and steal a child.
D. The beast was sometimes a half-man and sometimes a half-wolf.
Which of the following statements is right about Frankenstein and the Invisible Man?
A. They were produced based on the writers’ real experience.
B. They were the producers of science and technology.
C. They were not well suited to their surroundings.
D. They were folk legends in the writers’ homeland.
查看习题详情和答案>>Vampires (吸血鬼)
Vampire stories go back thousands of years. The acts we now associate with vampires,such as rising from the grave and drinking blood, were popularized by eastern European stories.
Most early cultures created stories to explain things they didn’t understand. For example, hair and nails continue to grow after people die, which has already been proved possible by modern science.
These facts were unknown to most people in the 19th century, however. As a result, the legends surrounding such mysteries were kept alive.
Count Dracula .In 1897, Irish writer Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula was published, spreading the vampire stories to a mass audience. In the novel, the Count Dracula of Transylvania, a 500-year-old vampire, has drunk his country dry and must move to England in search of new victims. Dracula means “son of the dragon” or “son of the devil” in Romania.
Werewolf .The story of a half-man, half-wolf beast is as old as that of vampires, and almost as varied. In most werewolf stories, however, a beast would silently enter settlements at night and steal a young child or an animal. The most common explanation of werewolf stories is that the beast was usually an ordinary wolf. The genetic disorder, which causes too much body hair, may also have helped to popularize the story.
Frankenstein .This is a fictional scientist created by British writer Mary Shelly in 1818. Dr Frankenstein lives in a castle and is so addicted to making living beings from parts of dead bodies that he refuses to marry.
The story of Frankenstein may have been planted in Shelly’s mind since she visited Castle Frankenstein in Germany, where an alchemist(炼金术士) tried to do experiments with the aim of making people live longer.
The Invisible Man . In HG Wells’ 1897 story, a young scientist called Griffin, manages to make himself invisible. But he cannot find a way to become visible again. He then wants to make use of his super power but finally has gone mad. Wells’ tale owes a great debt to Greek philosopher Plato’s book Republic.
36. The best title for this passage should be ________.
A. Origins of Ghosts B. Tales of Horror C. Exciting Stories D. Science Fictions
37. The people in the 19th century did NOT know _________.
A. why vampires drank blood
B. why dead people rose from the grave
C. that vampires always kept their nails
D. that hair could continue to grow after people died
38. What do most of the werewolf stories have in common according to the passage?
A. The beast often silently entered settlements at night and stole a little child.
B. The werewolf was in genetic disorder and so had a lot of body hair.
C. An ordinary wolf would enter settlements at night and steal a child.
D. The beast was sometimes a half-man and sometimes a half-wolf.
查看习题详情和答案>>Vampire stories go back thousands of years. The acts we now associate with vampires, such as rising
from the grave and drinking blood, were popularized by Eastern European stories.
Most early cultures created stories to explain things they didn't understand. For example, hair and nails
continue to grow after people die, which has already been proved possible by modern science.
These facts were unknown to most people in the 19th century, however. As a result, the legends
surrounding such mysteries were kept alive.
Count Dracula
In 1897, Irish writer Bram Stoker's novel Dracula was published, spreading the vampire stories to a mass
audience. In the hovel, the Count Dracula of Transylvania, a 500-year-old vampire, has drunk his country
dry and must move to England in search of new victims. Dracula means "son of the dragon" or "son of the
devil" in Romania.
Werewolf
The story of a half-man, half-wolf beast is as old as that of vampires, and almost as varied. In most
werewolf stories, however, a beast would silently enter settlements at night and steal a young child or an
animal.
The most common explanation of werewolf stories is that the beast was usually an ordinary wolf. The
genetic disorder, which causes too much body hair, may also have helped to popularize the story.
Frankenstein
This is a fictional scientist created by British writer Mary Shelly in 1818. Dr. Frankenstein lives m a castle
and is so addicted to making living beings from parts of dead bodies that he refuses to marry.
The story of Frankenstein may have been planted in Shelly's mind since she visited Castle Frankenstein in
Germany, where an alchemist (炼术士) tried to do experiments with the aim of making people live longer.
The Invisible Man
In H.G.Wells' 1897 story, a young scientist called Griffin, manages to make himself invisible. But he
cannot find a way to become visible again. He then wants to make use of his super power but finally has
gone mad. Wells' tale owes a great debt to Greek philosopher Plato's book Republic.
B. Tales of Horror
C. Exciting Stories
D. Science Fictions
B. why dead people rose from the grave
C. that vampires always kept their nails
D. that hair could continue to grow after people died
B. The werewolf was in genetic disorder, so it had a lot of body hair.
C. An ordinary wolf would enter settlements at night and steal a child.
D. The beast was sometimes a half-man and sometimes a half-wolf.
B. They were the producers of science and technology.
C. They were not well suited to their surroundings.
D. They were folk legends in the writers' homeland.
SECTION B
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.
Like business and industry, the academic world is changing as technology advances. Libraries are one place we see 36 . Many innovative (创新的) things are happening in both public and university libraries. Libraries are using new equipment and techniques for 37 and librarians are teaching students the new techniques.
One 38 that some university libraries are now providing is a computer search of materials for students doing research. Before starting a research project, students check with their library to see if a computer search is 39 . This kind of search cannot help with all research projects, 40 it can save time if the topic is in the computer’s database. When you are doing a manual search for a research paper, you look at all the indexes (索引) 41 to the research topic. You look up the 42 related to the topic in the indexes. It takes many hours to look up this information and write down the references. A computer search is faster and easier. You and a librarian decide on the words to 43 the computer. The computer looks for these words in this database and gives you a list of reference for your topic. A computer can take two or more ideas and produce references that 44 those ideas. A computer search can also be more complete than a manual search.
College and university libraries are providing other technological services as well. Another change is the 45 use of microfilm. Librarians are able to collect more materials in one building by having newspapers, magazines, and other documents on microfilm. Students use microfilm readers in the library for these materials.
These innovations in libraries are helpful to library users, but they are also expensive. So many libraries are facing 46 problems. There is more technology available today. 47 , libraries are paying higher costs for the equipment that makes research easier.
36. A. books B. changes C. accidents D. fairy tales
37. A. search B. reading C. playing D. research
38. A. book B. topic C. relation D. service
39. A. worthwhile B. considerable C. desperate D. independent
40. A. and B. for C. but D. otherwise
41. A. artificial B. reserved C. appropriate D. tentative
42. A. words B. sentences C. passages D. articles
43. A. fix B. enter C. draw D. find
44. A. finish B. pay C. promote D. combine
45. A. rare B. valuable C. frequent D. limited
46. A. computer B. budget C. personnel D. public
47, A. At length B. All at once C. Above all D. As a result
查看习题详情和答案>>I climbed the stairs slowly, carrying a big suitcase, my father following with two more. By the time I got to the third floor, I was 1 and at the same time feeling lonely. Worse still, Dad 2 a step and fell, sending my new suitcases 3 down the stairs. “Damn” he screamed, his face turning red. I knew 4 was ahead. Whenever Dad’s face turns red, look out!
How could I ever 5 him to finish unloading the car 6 screaming at me and making a scene in front of the other girls, girls I would have to spend the 7 of the year with? Doors were opening and faces peering out(探出), as Dad walked 8 close behind. I felt it in my bones that my college life was getting off to a(n) 9 start.
“ 10 the room, quickly,” I thought. “Get him into a chair and calm down.” But then again, would there be a chair in Room 316? Or would it be a(n) 11 room?
12 I turned the key in the lock and 13 the door open, with Dad 14 complaining about a hurting knee or something. I put my head in and to my 15 , the room wasn’t empty at all! It had furniture, curtains, a TV, and seven paintings on the walls.
And there on a well-made bed sat a neatly-dressed girl, obviously my new 16 . Greeting me with a nod, she said in a soft voice, “Hi, you must be Cori.” Then, she turned down the music and looked over at 17 , “ And of course, you’re Mr. Faber,” she said 18 . “Would you like a glass of iced tea?” Dad’s face turned decidedly less red before he could bring out a “yes”.
I knew 19 that Amy and I would be 20 and my first year of college would be a success.
1. A. helpless B. busy C. anxious D. tired
2. A. took B. walked C. missed D. fell
3. A. rolling B. passing C. dropping D. turning
4. A. suffering B. difficulty C. trouble D. danger
5. A. lead B. help C. encourage D. get
6. A. after B. without C. while D. besides
7. A. beginning B. end C. next D. rest
8. A. with difficulty B. in a hurry C. with firm steps D. in wonder
9. A. fresh B. easy C. bad D. unfair
10. A. Search B. Find C. Enter D. Book
11. A. small B. empty C. new D. big
12. A. Finally B. Meanwhile C. Sooner or later D. At the moment
13. A. knocked B. forced C. pushed D. drew
14. A. yet B. only C. even D. still
15. A. regret B. disappointment C. surprise D. sorrow
16. A. roommate B. classmate C. neighbor D. companion
17. A. Dad B. me C. us D. herself
18. A. questioning B. wondering C. smiling D. guessing
19. A. soon B. there C. later D. then
20. A. sisters B. friends C. students D. fellows
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