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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(1)What do people spend the most time on?
A.PCs.
B.Printed books.
C.Smartphones.
(2)How many parts does the table cover?
A.6.
B.7.
C.11.
(3)The table mainly tells us people's reading .
A.habits
B.levels
C.methods
ENGLISH DAY June 22 (All day) Yangzhou Middle School Different English activities in different places All the teachers are volunteers. Sam (Foreign teacher) Miss Li,Miss Chen and Mr.Zhang Topic:English songs Topic:Reading Miss Liu Place:Playground Place:Classrooms Topic:English poems Place:In the pavilion Miss Ya,Miss Peng and Miss He Topic:Spoken English Place:Under the trees |
(1)How many teachers will teach?
A.Four.
B.Seven.
C.Eight.
(2)This picture mainly introduces an .
A.English day
B.English class
C.English corner
Dear Mum and Dad,
I'm very happy to spend some time with Lingling's uncle in Hunan province,and I'm having a wonderful time here in Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area.It's very large,about 390 square kilometers,and it's a magic land of mountains,forests and rivers.It's famous for the strange shape of its all rocks.
Last night we camped by a small lake.During the night,I heard a loud noise,as if someone was laughing.I woke up Lingling and her uncle,and I asked them what the noise was.Lingling's uncle told us not to worry,and left the tent to find out what it was.After a few minutes,he told us to come out quickly.Then he pointed into the forest.It was a monkey.When it saw us,it jumped up into the trees and went back into the forest.
Tomorrow we're going to Mount Tianzi.I'll go back next week!Wish you were here!
Love,
Sally.
(1)How large is Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area?
(2)What is it famous for?
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(3)Where did they camp last night?
(4)According to the article,what animals will you probably see if you go there?
(5)Have you ever been to Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area?
Florence Nightingale was born on May 12th,1820.In 1851 she trained as a nurse.Two years later she went to a British military(军事的)hospital so that she could help British soldiers.Before she arrived,many soldiers died in the hospital because it was dirty.Nightingale worked hard to make the hospital clean and stop soldiers dying.When she returned to England in1856,she was a national heroine.Nightingale wrote two books about nursing and she also started a school to train nurses.She died in London on August 13th,1910,when she was 90 years old.
(1)What was Florence Nightingale's job?
A.A nurse.
B.A soldier.
C.An artist.
(2)How many books did she write?
A.One.
B.Two.
C.Three.
(3)Which of the following is NOT true about the article?
A.In 1851 she went to a British military hospital.
B.In 1856 she returned to England.
C.In 1910 she died in London.
(4)What would be the best title for the article?
A.A British Soldier.
B.A British Military Hospital.
C.A Famous British Nurse.
Potatoes were first grown in the Andes in South America.In 1586,they were taken to Europe by explorers(探险家).In 1719,they were taken to North America.Before 1719,nobody in North America had ever seen or eaten a potato.Today,each American eats more than 60 kilos of potatoes a year.
(1)Where were potatoes first grown?
A.In North America.
B.In Europe.
C.In the Andes in South America.
(2)Who took the potatoes in Europe?
A.Artists.
B.Explorers.
C.Doctors.
(3)When were potatoes taken to North America?
A.In 1719.
B.In 1586.
C.In 1791.
(4)How many potatoes does an American eat in one year today?
A.More than 55 kilos.
B.More than 60 kilos.
C.More than 65 kilos.