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In 2013,sherlock(神探夏洛克) will return for a third TV series because it's so popular in England. But to many people, Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective in the world.

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was created by Scottish writer Arthur Conan Doyle,who wrote many stories about the detective between 1887 and 1927.

Holmes lived in a flat at 221b Baker Street in London. He wasn^ a tidy man and left things everywhere in his room. He had the habit of smoking heavily,which was not considered bad at that time. Holmes had a strong sense of humor and enjoyed “doing the right thing”. He would lie to the police or break into houses when he believed it was the right thing to do. In his time,such actions were not bad if they were done for good reasons. It is not clear how much money Holmes made. He admitted having enough money to buy a large house and live a rich life. He would refuse to help the wealthy if their cases did not interest him,while he would spend weeks helping the poor.

Conan Doyle wrote four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes. Holmes was a big hit in Doyle's day and remains so popular that he is often mistaken for a real figure. Each year thousands of fans write to this British gentleman.

() 7. What did people think of smoking in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

   A. It looked cool while smoking.

   B. It did harm to health.

   C. It was not bad for health.

   D. It was necessary for a detective.

() 8. Why do thousands of people around the world write to Holmes?

   A. They think Holmes is a real person.

   B. They want to learn to write novels from Arthur Conan Doyle.

   C. They want to get some ideas about writing novels.

   D. They need Holmes’ help.

() 9. The passage is mainly about .

   A. famous writer of detective stories

   B. a fictional but famous detective in the world

   C. a helpful detective in the world

   D. a helpful writer who often helps others

Answer 1

  7. C    8. A    9. B