Literature is a word used to describe written as well as spoken material. Generally speaking, it is often used to describe anything from creative imagination, including works of poetry, drama and fiction.
Then why read literature, since it is often imaginary and seems unconnected with real life?
A lot of us read literature for enjoyment and relaxation. It’s always pleasant to read some interesting books in our spare time. In a modern life full of stress, it is our common wish to read some imaginary works and look for relaxation from the stress in life.
Reading literature is more than fun, it also allows us to get knowledge. As a general rule, literature represents a language of a people, and it often helps us know more about the traditions, attitudes and values of the age in which it was written.
Sometimes literature can even offer us new, creative ways to have a better understanding of the world. It introduces us to new worlds of experiences. We enjoy the comedy and the tragedy of poems, stories and plays, and we may even grow through our literary journey with books. At last we may discover meaning in literature by looking at what the writer says and how he or she says it. In some ways, we explore the human condition and study the way they think and feel the way they feel. Literature helps us think clearly and encourages us to open minds.
So we can certainly say literature is of great importance to us. Why not get going with one poem, drama or fiction at once?
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Susan, the US
My best friend is Fanny. She is clever and interesting. We always look after each other. The first week we met, I got sick and she looked after me every day.
Betty, England
My best friend’s Ana. She is honest and serious. We were born in the same city in England. Then I moved to America with my family. I thought I would never see Ana again. When I went to college in New York,, Ana and I shared the same room!
Ken, Japan
I love to spend time with Daisuke because he is funny and smart. We enjoy talking about the funny things we did when we were children , and tell the same stupid jokes over and over again.
Lily , Australia
Linda is very confident girl and she is really kind. Some people may wonder why Linda and I are best friends because we are totally different, but I think this is why we are such good friends.Who is Susan’s best friend?
A.Ana | B.Fanny | C.Linda | D.Daisuke |
Where is Ken from
A.Australia | B.The US | C. England | D.Japan |
What is Linda like
A.Confident and kind | B.Funny and smart |
C.Honest and serious | D.Clever and interesting |
In today’s world, so many people like traveling around the world. Traveling abroad can be expensive, but there are some ways of visiting Britain cheaply. So we hope we can give you some good ideas.
If you don’t go there in the busy months—July and August, your visit may be cheaper. There will be fewer visitors. The weather in Britain can be pleasant from April to the end of September. Of course you can go there in winter, but it is often dark by 4 pm. Many places, such as large houses and castles(城堡)are closed in winter. However, if you are interested in museums, art galleries(画廊) or theaters, winter may be the good time to visit.
If you are a student, it is a good idea to apply for (申请) an International Student Identify Card. With the card, you can save a lot of money. You can get the card from your local (当地的)student travel office, and you can also call (44)08708 413224 to get it. To get the card, you need to show that you are a student, get a passport photo, and pay for a little money.If you want to visit ____, it is not the good time to visit Britain in winter.
A.museums | B.castles | C.art galleries | D.some places |
Which of the following is not true?
A.There are many visitors in July in Britain. |
B.Days are very long in winter in Britain. |
C.Many museums are not closed in winter. |
D.Only student can get the International Student Identify Card. |
A student without an International Student Identify Card may______.
A.get a little money. | B.watch TV at home. |
C.spend more money. | D.save a lot of money. |
Which of the following is the best title?
A.How to have a cheaper trip in Britain. |
B.How to travel to Britain. |
C.When to travel to Britain. |
D.Why to travel to Britain. |
Scientists are trying to find out how things affect our feelings. How you feel is controlled by many things, such as your personality(性格), the actions(行动) of others. Maybe you don’t know the weather can affect your feelings as well.
People often say they feel good when the sun is shining and sad when it is cloudy. In fact, sunlight makes us feel good. When sunlight hits our skins, our bodies makes vitamin D(维生素D). Vitamin D helps our bodies make a special chemical(化学物质). This special chemical affects our brains and makes us feel happy. For example, there are long, dark winters of little sunlight in Sweden and Norway, so many people in these countries often feel sad. To help the people in these countries feel better, scientists build special “sunrooms” for people to go there and get “sunlight” for an hour or two!
The weather can also affect people’s feelings in other ways. Hot weather can make people angry because people don’t feel comfortable when they are hot. In the same way, rain can make people angry because being wet can be unhappy. As you can see, the weather can have an effect on the chemicals which control our brains. Through these ways, the weather can affect our feelings in these ways. Sadly, while the weather can change us, we cannot change the weather.Which of the following is TRUE about vitamin D according to the passage?
A.It is a kind of special food. |
B.It makes us worried by affecting our brains. |
C.It is helpful to our bodies. |
D.It is in the sunlight. |
The underlined words “brains” means in Chinese.
A.心灵 | B.心脏 | C.大脑 | D.精神 |
What can we infer(推断) from the passage?
A.We will feel good when we are in the bright cool weather. |
B.We will be happy when we are in the rain. |
C.All people in Norway and Sweden feel sad in winter. |
D.The less vitamin D you have, the happier you’ll be. |
What may be the best title for this passage?
A.Why Do We Feel Sad |
B.The Weather Influences People’s Feelings |
C.People Need More Vitamin D |
D.We Can Change the Weather |
_________ wrote the postcard.
A.Tony | B.Tom | C.Jack | D.Peter |
The hotel was very _________.
A.big | B.beautiful | C.clean | D.warm |
They arrived at Mount Tai on _________.
A.April 26th | B.April 27th | C.April 28th | D.April 29th |
What did they do on Tuesday morning?
A.They ate nice hot food. | B.They visited an old temple. |
C.They bought many nice things. | D.They enjoyed the sea of clouds. |
You may meet many people in your life. But Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence(影响) you more than anyone else you will meet. Moms and Dads need to care for their kids every day. Most parents will do this as long as they live.
There are many ways to stay close, to get along well and to build a strong relationship(关系) with your parents. Here are some of them:
Spend time together. Don’t play computer games or watch TV alone. Ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go outside together, or do some reading.
Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad. You can give your parents a happy day with a card or a joke. It’s also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy.
Do your best at whatever you do. You don’t have to be the best, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud(骄傲). It makes them happy to see how you are turning into a good kid. Why? Because it lets them know they are doing a good job.What does the underlined word “this” mean in the first paragraph?
A.To meet people everywhere. | B.To care for their kids every day. |
C.To work for the family. | D.To take their kids to school . |
Which of the following can’t help you build a strong relationship with your parents?
A.Being kind. |
B.Spending time with them together. |
C.Playing computer games or watching TV alone. |
D.Doing your best at whatever you do. |
Which of the following can make your parents happy?
A.Give them a card . | B.Play a joke with them. |
C.Clean the room yourself. | D.All of the above. |