After the age of sixteen, as has been discovered, the number of our brain cells begins to decrease at a speed of several million a year. They simply die off. In certain types of activity, the human brain is at its highest point in the early twenties, when it has collected enough information to be able to use the vast number of cells freely in the most effective way. Pure mathematics is one of the fields in which this happens, and we know that Albert Einstein made all his world-shaking discoveries between the age of about 20 and 25, and spent the rest of his life tidying them up and arranging them.
But in certain other types of activity (of which being an author is perhaps one), experience is more important than sharpness of brain, and there one usually finds that a person reaches his or her climax much later in life.
Besides sharpness of brain and experience, here is another thing that is very important, and that is wisdom. One can have a very quick, inventive brain and plenty of experience, but if one uses these foolishly, one harms both oneself and others. Wisdom does not always come with age — there are plenty of foolish middle-aged people about — but the average person tends to learn wisdom as he gets older, usually by making painful or embarrassing mistakes. Learning to be wise is basically learning what is not possible and what is possible but so difficult that it is not worth all the trouble one has to go through to get there. Mostly, it is learning about human nature; how real people behave and react, as against how one would like them to behave and react. One can read and hear lot of idealistic stuff about how to make the world a better place, which would be found if it was based on an accurate observation of human nature, but which is basically a waste of time because it is not.
1. According to the writer, the great discoveries made by Albert Einstein were mainly a result in .| A．sharpness of the brain | B．years of hard work |
| C．rich experience | D．his deep understanding of nature |
| A．they have to learn lessons from failures |
| B．they do not have a chance to show their talents |
| C．their work often requires much experience |
| D．they fail to realize earlier the importance of hard work |
| A．it helps to avoid various mistakes |
| B．it contributes to one’s creativity |
| C．it provides the right direction of efforts |
| D．it encourages one to go forward in face of difficulty |
| A．it is always a waste of time to make plans about the future |
| B．one has to use wisdom in deciding what is the best thing to do |
| C．one should always challenge the impossible to push the society forward |
| D．it is human nature to make attempts on what looks impossible |
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【推荐1】I have dreamt of taking a trip to Hawaii since I graduated but the best thing always needs waiting. I took a trip with my friends to Haleakala National Park which lies in Hawaii.
When we arrived at Haleakala National Park we were suggested to watch the early morning sunrise. I was lost in the sightseeing that afternoon so I could hardly wait to meet the sunrise. In the next morning we all jumped out of the bed very early at 3 o'clock and walked to the rocks by the seaside. In the first half an hour we imagined how wonderful it would be when the first light came out through the thick clouds and how soft it would be when the light touched our skin so we waited and waited. However another half an hour later I gradually lost my patience since there was nothing but the chilly darkness and I felt that I was frozen to death. But my friends were still extremely cheerful.
Nearly another one hour later “Amazing!” a word burst out from Judy and we all shouted to welcome the light orange greatness which is really unbelievable. Until today I dare say that it is the most impressive（印象深刻的）sunrise in my life. However waiting in the morning darkness is also the one I can not wipe out forever.
Waiting sometimes is really a hard thing for most of us as it needs patience and strong-willed determination but what about the result after that? It might turn out to be pleasingly unbelievable and satisfied. So it is really worthwhile to wait for the best.
1. When did they see the first light of the sunrise?| A．About 3 o'clock. | B．About 4 o'clock. |
| C．Nearly 5 o'clock. | D．Nearly 6 o'clock. |
| A．Total. | B．Cold. |
| C．Terrible. | D．Interesting. |
| A．Excited all the time. | B．Afraid all the time. |
| C．Firstly excited then afraid. | D．Firstly excited then impatient. |
| A．Sometimes it is worthwhile to wait for the best. |
| B．Hawaii is a good place to enjoy the sunrise. |
| C．I enjoyed the most flaming sunrise in my life. |
| D．My friends and I took a trip to Hawaii. |
【推荐2】I enjoy being alone. I go to the movies alone. I wander museums alone. I eat meals alone. I sit in coffee shops and get lost in thought. I take the train and go to new towns and walk around alone.
You’re probably thinking that I must be pretty strange and very lonely. Interestingly enough, I was more lonely before I started spending time alone. The feeling like I needed to be around people all the time was loneliness. The feeling of complete anxiety and fear when a boyfriend broke up with me was loneliness. But being alone? This is peace. This is fun. This is what self-esteem (自尊) is built of.
For the past year, I’ve been single by choice, not by circumstance, not because no one will ask me out or I can’t find anyone eligible (合适的). It’s hard for some people to believe that I am choosing not to date, and I often get strange and confused looks from my old aunt and college friends alike.
I’m not the slightest bit embarrassed to say out loud that I’ve been choosing to be alone and it’s been the most nurturing (滋养的), sustainable, and non-anxiety including relationship I’ve ever had. There’s no waiting to be texted back, and there’s no feeling like another person just doesn’t understand me.
That doesn’t mean I don’t plan on bonding with others in future — I definitely do. But I know now that the relationship I’ve built with myself is a model for the relationship I want to be in. I know now that I’m not going into the relationship as a half. I’m going in as a whole.
1. Why does the author choose to do things alone?| A．She is lonely by nature. | B．She thinks it beneficial. |
| C．She hates waiting for others. | D．She wants to surprise her aunt. |
| A．They wonder why. | B．They avoid her on purpose. |
| C．They try to change her mind. | D．They refuse to make friends with her. |
| A．She feels sorry for herself. |
| B．She likes easy-going people. |
| C．She is content with her present state. |
| D．She intends to be a role model for others. |
| A．She will bond better with others. |
| B．She has found an eligible boyfriend. |
| C．She will not accept a half-devoted friend. |
| D．She will not expect to be fully understood. |
【推荐3】As an elementary school teacher, my mother did everything she could to ensure I had good reading skills. This usually consisted of weekend reading lessons at our kitchen table while my friends played outside. My reading ability improved, but the forced reading lessons didn't exactly inspire a love of reading.
High school changed everything. I learned that I couldn't depend on a school or a teacher to teach me what I needed to know. I decided I would no longer allow other people to instruct when and what I read. And without realizing it, I had unexpectedly discovered a key to helping children read-identity.
Instead of focusing on skills and moving students from one reading level to another, we should be asking ourselves this question: How can we inspire children to identify as readers? DeSean, a brilliant first-grader I taught in the Bronx, helped me understand how identify shaped learning. One day during math, I walked up to DeSean and said, "DeSean, you' re a great mathematician." He looked at me and responded, "I'm not a mathematician; I'm a math genius!"
"OK, DeSean, what about your reading?" I asked.
"Mr. lrby, I can't read. I' m never going to learn to read," he would say. I taught DeSean to read, but there were countless boys who remained trapped in illiteracy(文育).
This is why I set up Barbershop Books, a literacy non-profit that creates child-friendly reading spaces in barbershops. The mission（任务）is to help young boys identify as readers. Lots of boys to to the barber shop once or twice a month. Barbershop Books connects reading to a male-centered space and involves men and boy’s early reading experiences.
This identity-based reading program uses a list of children’s books recommended by boys, which inspires children to say three words: I’m a reader.
1. What is the writer's attitude towards his childhood reading?| A．Positive. | B．Eager. | C．Passive. | D．Regretful. |
| A．Identity has an important influence on learning. |
| B．Inspiration plays a significant role in reading |
| C．DeSean is n outstanding first-grader. |
| D．DeSean is excellent at reading. |
| A．Economic. | B．Effective. | C．Competitive. | D．Disturbing. |
【推荐1】Imagine you went to a restaurant with a date: had a burger, paid with a credit card, and left. The next time you go there, the waiter or waitress, armed with your profile data, greets you with, “Hey Joe, how are you? Mary is over there in the seat you sat in last time. Would you like to join her for dinner again?” Then you find out that your burger has been cooked and your drink is on the table. Forget the fact that you are with another date and are on a diet that doesn’t include burgers. Sound a little bizarre? To some, this is restaurant equivalent of the Internet. The Net’s ability to profile you through your visits to and interactions at websites provides marketers with an enormous amount of data on you—some of which you may not want them to have.
Are you aware that almost every time you access a website you get a “cookie”? Unfortunately, it’s not the Mrs. Reid’s type. A cookie on the Internet is a computer code sent by the site to your computer—usually without your knowledge. During the entire period of time that you are at the site, the cookie is collecting information about your interaction, including where you visit, how long you stay there, how frequently you return to certain pages, and even your electronic address. Fill out a survey to collect free information or samples and marketers know even more about you—like your name, address, and any other information you provide. While this may sound scary enough, cookies aren’t even the latest in technology. A new system called I-librarian Alexa—named for the legendary third century B.C. library in Alexandria, Egypt- does even more. While cookies track what you are doing at one site, Alexa collects data on all your Web activity, such as which sites you visit next, how long you stay there, whether you click on ads, etc. All this information is available to markets, who use it to market more effectively to you. Not only do you not get paid for providing the information, you probably don’t even know that you are giving it.
1. In the restaurant story, the author may most probably think the waiter or waitress to be ________.| A．considerate | B．well-mannered |
| C．annoying | D．incredible |
| A．show the good service offered in some Web restaurants |
| B．criticize some restaurants for too considerate service |
| C．show the Internet s ability to collect data on you |
| D．prove the great power of the Internet |
| A．Alexa is named after an ancient hero in Egypt. |
| B．Alexa is installed in libraries. |
| C．Alexa can collect all the necessary data on you. |
| D．Alexa can provide more data for marketers than a cookies. |
| A．Critical. | B．Suspicious. |
| C．Objective. | D．Optimistic. |
【推荐2】Who is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.
Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?
In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club — women, or people of a different color or belief — they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.
A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender (性别) are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: absolutely not.
Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors (因素) like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance (毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”
1. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?| A．They're unfair. | B．They're conservative. |
| C．They're objective. | D．They're strict. |
| A．They think themselves smart. |
| B．They look up to great thinkers. |
| C．They see gender differences earlier than boys. |
| D．They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs. |
| A．Geniuses Think Alike | B．Genius Takes Many Forms |
| C．Genius and Intelligence | D．Genius and Luck |
【推荐3】Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they’ll say, “Success.” The dream of individual opportunity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a “new world” in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His glowing descriptions of a classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the imaginations of many European readers: in Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote. “We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered(无拘无束的) and unrestrained, because each person works for himself… We have no princes, for whom we toil(干苦力活), starve, and bleed: we are the most perfect society now existing in the world.” The promise of a land where “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor” drew poor immigrants from Europe and fueled national expansion into the western territories.
Our national mythology(神化) is full of illustration of the American success story. There’s Benjamin Franklin, the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became American’s best-selling author with rags-to-riches tales. The notion of success haunts us: we spend million every year reading about the rich and famous, learning how to “make a fortune in real estate with no money down,” and “dressing for success.” The myth of success has even invaded our personal relationships: today it’s as important to be “successful” in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business.
But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every American who hopes to “make it” also knows the fear of failure, because the myth of success inevitably implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the anonymous crowd. Under pressure of the myth, we become indulged in status symbols: we try to live in the “right” neighborhoods, wear the “right” clothes, eat the “right” foods. These symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet strive as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens.
1. By saying “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor” (Line 10, Para. 1), the author means .| A．the more diligent one is, the bigger his returns |
| B．laborious work ensures the growth of an industry |
| C．a man’s business should be developed step by step |
| D．a company’s success depends on its employees’ hard work |
| A．succeed in real estate investment |
| B．earned enormous fortunes by chances |
| C．became wealthy after starting life very poor |
| D．became famous despite their modest origins |
| A．business success often contributes to a successful marriage |
| B．Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of life |
| C．good personal relationships lead to business success |
| D．successful business people provide good care for their children |
| A．The American road to success is full of nightmares. |
| B．Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person’s wealth. |
| C．The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream. |
| D．What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs. |
【推荐1】This past weekend my wife and 1 had the opportunity to be in Colorado for a school reunion.On Saturday, we decided to take a day trip up to the mountains for a hike.The hike started at Echo Lake, near the base of the beautiful Mt Evans.The path would follow a river up the mountain to another lake.
We crossed the river a few times on wooden planks and walked through some thick trees slowly and unsteadily but eventually we made it to the lake.It was absolutely beautiful and definitely worth the hike.But we noticed that the path continued up the mountain further.We had plenty of water and a little more energy so we decided to keep going and see where it led.
The path got steeper from there and sometimes it was hard to find.But we stuck with it because every quarter mile the trees would open up and we’d get an amazing view of the mountains around us.Eventually, the path led us to another lake that was even more beautiful than the first.
We were about to stop and eat lunch, having reached our destination, when my wife noticed a waterfall at one end of the lake.We could see that the path we were on continued up the mountain to what must be the source of the waterfall.Having seen it, we knew we had to try and make it.
During the next mile of hiking we had to trudge through dark, sticky mud and then hop on logs and rocks across rivers.The last half mile was really steep, and we had to hike through the thick snow which was far beyond our expectations.The altitude was starting to affect us as the air got thin and our muscles ached.
Eventually, we made it to the top and found one of the most beautiful sights I have ever had the privilege to see.At the top there was yet another lake, with amazingly blue water, the snow-capped mountains reflected on its surface.It was breathtaking.
I learned a lesson about setting goals that day.
1. Why did the writer and his wife go to Colorado?| A．To hike in the mountain for a day. |
| B．To visit Echo Lake near Mt Evans. |
| C．To attended a get-together with classmates. |
| D．To be reunited with former colleagues at school. |
| A．Tough. | B．Easy. | C．Flat. | D．Even. |
| A．The steep cliff. | B．The thick snow. |
| C．The waterfall. | D．The muddy path. |
| A．Great energy is just for a great purpose. |
| B．The secret of success is to firm the target. |
| C．A person can only address a limited goal. |
| D．We’ll never reach the end of our goals sometimes. |
【推荐2】London is a huge city with more things to do than anywhere else. With the London Pass, you get free entry to over 50 specially selected places with one purchase. In the list you'll find:
• 19 historic buildings
• 22 museums and art galleries
• 8 tours, cruises and walks and entertainment activities
• 13 places of interest including boats and aquariums
• 12 restaurants and services
The London Pass not only offers great value and convenience, but also enables you to beat the queues at selected attractions. There are also special offers such as discounts at restaurants and theaters, where the attraction is normally free to the public. The London Pass also gives you great offers such as a free guided tour. So whether you prefer museums or cinemas, galleries or ice skating or zoos, with The London Pass there really is something for everyone.
You can buy Adult or child passes for 2, 3 or 6 days. See all ticket prices bellow and choose what you need.
| Description | Price |
| London Pass 2 days Adult-Item E-036 | $87 |
| London Pass 3 days Adult-Item E-037 | $104 |
| London Pass 6 days Adult-Item E-038 | $140 |
| London Pass 2 days child (5-15 years) | $62 |
| London Pass 3 days child (5-15 years) | $72 |
| London Pass 6 days child (5-15 years) | $100 |
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1. According to the passage, with the London Pass you can probably do all the following things for free EXCEPT .| A．stays at hotels | B．see famous buildings |
| C．go boating | D．join in entertainment activities |
| A．won't be allowed to travel alone | B．won't have to pay for guided tours |
| C．will be fined unless they wait in line | D．can eat meals for free at some restaurants |
| A．$174 | B．$236 | C．S 244 | D．$270 |
| A．The London Pass has discounts for students. |
| B．16 years olds can enjoy the London Pass 2 days Child. |
| C．Children under 5 don't need the London Pass. |
| D．The London Pass can't be bought on weekends. |
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| C．1210 507 5997 | D．1-866-270-2849 |
【推荐3】Must-read Books of October
A Child Called It
Author: Dave Pelzer
Regular price: £11.95
This book tells about the story of Dave Pelzer, whose mother no longer considered him a son, but a slave and no longer a boy, but an "it". He had to learn how to survive. It is his dreams that kept him fighting, dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him son.
Trio
Author: William Boyd
Regular price: £18.99
Over his long career, William Boyd. has written many novels that reflect the 20thcentury's great turning points. Now, Trio is a feast full of delicious plots and subplots. For most writers, all this might be more than they could chew but William' Boyd combines the various plotlines together in a completely: satisfying way.
Home Stretch
Author: Graham Norton
Regular price: £20
Graham Norton has been known as a good novelist and Home Stretch will surely add to his fame. This book talks about Connor, a teenager in a small town, who killed three passengers when the car he was driving ran into a truck. Graham Norton could use his own experiences-in making Connor's painfully mixed feelings so convincing.
Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day
Author: Tom Moore
Regular price: £21
This book beautifully shows Captain Tom's mixture of amazement and pride. In April, Tom Moore decided to walk 100 sponsored laps (圈) in his garden before his 100th birthday.
His hope was to raise £1, 000 for a charity organization and surprisingly he raised £38.9 million. A couple of months later, he was honored by the queen.
1. What can be learned about Dave in A Child Called It?| A．He was born a slave. | B．He lost all his hopes. |
| C．He was badly treated. | D．He had a loving mom. |
| A．Trio | B．Home Stretch |
| C．A Child Called It | D．Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day |
| A．Dave Pelzer. | B．William Boyd. | C．Connor. | D．Tom Moore. |
【推荐1】“When someone is rude to you, it can put you in a bad mood. It may even lead you to be rude to someone else, creating a chain of rudeness. In fact, this troubling chain may even be caused by simply seeing someone be rude to another person. You don’t even have to be the target of the had behavior,” stated a researcher.
The researchers worked with 81 persons, with occupations ranging from security to business to medicine, who were asked to complete online surveys over a 10-day period. Participants recorded their moods when they woke up; and in the evening, they described their experiences over the course of that day.
Each morning the participants also viewed a short video, describing workplace interaction of some kind. Half of the mornings, the video included some kind of rudeness while the other half had some kind of warm interaction in the workplace. Rudeness was conveyed through various means, including a lack of eye contact or unpleasant language.
Participants who watched the rudeness videos reported seeing or experiencing rudeness during the day, and they were also more likely to escape from fellow employees to avoid being the victims of rudeness themselves. They reported their overall work suffered that day as a result.
Not all participants were affected by the rudeness videos, however. A few weeks before the study began, the participants completed an evaluation that measured their self-confidence and emotional stability among other things. The participants who scored higher on this evaluation were significantly less likely to be influenced by the rudeness.
Consequently, one of the researchers recommended that companies hire managers who can limit exposure to rudeness, provide plenty of positive reinforcement (强化) and build a civil workplace environment. This, in turn, could help employees build their confidence levels and help them better handle workplace rudeness.
1. What is Paragraph 1 intended to show?| A．The popularity of rudeness. |
| B．A regular cause of rudeness. |
| C．A new finding about rudeness. |
| D．The common disadvantage of rudeness. |
| A．To make them spread rudeness. |
| B．To educate them on workplace interaction. |
| C．To expose them to various aspects of rudeness. |
| D．To teach them how to use right body languages. |
| A．Being unwilling to work. | B．Poor ability to do their work. |
| C．Serious emotional sufferings. | D．Less interaction with others. |
| A．People positive and kind to themselves. |
| B．People keeping calm in stressful situations. |
| C．People owning confidence in others’ ability. |
| D．People participating in the rudeness experiment. |
While most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion from Invercargill and Bluff.
Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans. During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds. Watching mollymawks (albatross) soaring behind the ferry is a fantastic sight.
Interesting landmarks commonly seen include Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, Titi Islands and Mt Anglem - Stewart Island’s highest point.
Free tea and coffee on board
Interpretation handouts are available (English only).
Wheelchair access available
Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries - max. two bags per person (one stowed and one small carry-on). Additional baggage is by prior arrangement.
Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost - reservations recommended)
| FERRY TO STEWART ISLAND Depart Bluff All year 9:30am Sep-May 5:00pm Oct –Apr 11:00am Jun –Aug 4:30pm Late Dec –mid Jan8:00am | FERRY TO BLUFF Depart Stewart Island All year 8:00am Sep –May 3:30pm Oct –Mar 6:00pm Apr 5:00pm Jun-Aug 3:00pm Late Dec –mid Jan 9:30am |
| Other departures as locally advertised Duration 1hr Check-in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. (Check-in and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes prior to times stated above.) | |
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Kids Go FREE for travel 20 April - 5 May 2013.
1. If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveler had better _____.
| A．refer to the handouts first |
| B．use wheelchair access |
| C．make a reservation |
| D．park it 30 minutes before departure time |
| A．At 8:00a.m.. | B．At 9:30a.m.. | C．At 11:00a.m.. | D．At 3:00p.m.. |
| A．Tea and coffee are free for passengers. |
| B．Children go free for travel for about 15 days. |
| C．Travelers are sure to see some seabirds during the crossing. |
| D．Passengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage. |
Walt Whitman was born in 1819 in Long Island, New York. Whitman received most of his education outside of the classroom. At the age of eleven, he worked in a law office as an office boy where he became interested in reading. He was soon reading the works of famous authors like William Shakespeare and Homer, and was well on his way to becoming one of America’s most well-known poets.
By the time Whitman was seventeen years old, he had already worked as a printer’s learner, a worker, and a learning games to help his students with spelling and maths. In his early twenties, however, he gave up teaching to pursue (追求) a full-time career as a journalist and poet.
When Walt Whitman first appeared as a poet, his arrival onto the American literary scene was met with controversy. His first collection of poems, Leaves of Grass, was so unusual that no commercial publisher would print the work. In 1855 Whitman published, at his own expense, the first edition of his collection of twelve poems.
Whitman’s poetic style was uncommon in the sense that he wrote poems in a form called parallelism (对句法), in which his goal was to copy the flow of the sea and the quickly-passing nature of human emotion. A common theme in Whitman’s poetry is self-realization. In his work, Whitman moves from conventional patterns of rhyme to create a unique rhythm and a multi-layered, but truly American voice.
“Although Whitman was considered a revolutionary by many, there is little doubt he loved his country deeply.” In his writing, he used slang (俚语) and various images, or voices, to create a sense of national unity.
For Whitman, the “proof of a poet is that his country absorbs him as affectionately as he has absorbed it.” Whitman has undoubtedly become a part of the cultural history and image of America.
1. Paragraph 2 mainly talks about ________.
| A．Whitman’s education |
| B．Whitman’s early career |
| C．how Whitman became a poet |
| D．why Whitman’s poems were popular |
| A．he received a warm welcome |
| B．his literary road was not easy |
| C．he became famous for his unusual style |
| D．his poetic style was copied by other poets |
| A．He expressed human emotion in his writing. |
| B．He showed that flow of the sea in his poems. |
| C．He used slang to show his love for his country. |
| D．He created a unique rhythm and An American voice. |
