Four Famous Books in American History
The 1920s was the first recognizably “modern” period in American history and the books at that time remain current in many sense. Here are 4 books published in the 1920s that everyone should read.
The Great Gatsby
Whether or not it truly is his “best” novel , there's a reason that F. Scott. Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby remains his most popular work today. The themes in the novel reflect the sudden change in America itself. The novel also conveys the American Dream, the idea that self-made men and women could make themselves into anything in this country. Fitzgerald rejected the idea, however.
Ulysses
Ulysses employs, “stream of consciousness”, a technique that seeks to exactly copy the inner monologue of a person, which was commonly credited to William James. James Joyce wasn't the first writer to use this technique (Dostoevsky used it in the 19th century), but he was the first one to attempt it on the massive scale in this book.
The Sound and the Fury
William Faulkner's greatest work is this novel that is usually considered as one of the most challenging novels. The story is of a big family in decline. For much of the novel, the point of view is the first person, while the final section suddenly switches to the third person. Techniques like that are what make this book remarkable.
Red-Harvest
This classic novel from Dashiell Hammett remains incredibly influential for its tone, language and plot. A private detective is hired to clean up a corrupt town, a place where the police also involve in the corruption. Sounds familiar, right? It's because so many books, films, and TV shows have stolen the basic plot of Red Harvest.
1. Which book reflects the change of the society then?| A．The Great Gatsby | B．Ulysses. | C．The Sound and the Fury | D．Red Harvest. |
| A．It uses the technique of stream of consciousness. | B．It is the most popular work in 1920s. |
| C．It has been adapted a lot for films. | D．It is written in different persons. |
| A．The crime. | B．The language learning. |
| C．The bravery of the police. | D．The adventure in the harvest time. |
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Breaking Ground by Daniel Libeskind
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Publication Date: 11/10/2006
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This is a book about the adventure life that can offer each of us if we seize it, and about the powerful forces of tragedy, memory and hope. For Daniel Libeskind, life’s adventure has been through architecture, which he has found has the power to reshape human experience. Although often relating to the past, his buildings are about the future. This memoir（自传）of one man’s journey brings together history, personal experience, our physical environment and a fresh international vision.
In the Shadow of No Towers by Art Spiegelman
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Publication Date: 02/09/2006
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On 11th September 2001, Art Spiegelman raced to the World Trade Center, not knowing if his daughter Nadja was alive or dead. Once she was found safe -- in her school at the foot of the burning towers -- he returned home, to meditate（反省）on the trauma（创伤）, and to work on a comic strip（连环漫画）. In the Shadow of No Towers is New Yorker Art Spiegelman’s extraordinary account of “the hijacking on 9.11 and the following hijacking of those events” by America.
Light on Snow by Anita Shreve
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This is the 11th novel by Anita Shreve, the critically accepted bestseller. A moving story of love and courage and tragedy and of the ways in which the human heart always seeks to heal itself.
1. Who is the writer of the book latest published among the four books?| A．Arthur Conan Doyle. | B．Daniel Libeskind. |
| C．Art Spiegelman. | D．Anita Shreve. |
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Secrets in the Skies
by Giles Sparrow
Illustrated by James Weston Lewis
Get to know the life and discoveries of the world’s most famous stargazer (天文学家), Galileo Galilei, with this book. It follows him from his days as a young boy in Italy to his great invention, and the many problems he faced in making his discoveries.
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Part of the Professor Astro Cat science series, this is a fun and easy-to-read introduction to the stars. Perfect for beginners, it includes information on everything from how stars are formed to how gravity (重力) works, as well as offering suggestions for discovering planets.
1. Which of the following describes Galileo Galilei’s life?| A．Secrets in the Skies. | B．Stargazer’s Journal. |
| C．What We See in the Stars. | D．Professor Astro Cat’s Stargazing. |
| A．Dr. Dominic Walliman’s. | B．Fiona Patchett’s. | C．Giles Sparrow’s. | D．Kelsey Oseid’s. |
| A．It is the author’s first book. | B．It collects many humorous stories. |
| C．It is proper for experienced stargazers. | D．It gives readers advice on noticing planets. |
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1. From the passage we can know that Pet Food is ________ .| A．a kind of food sold in pet specialty stores |
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1. What do Tour Route 1 and Tour Route 2 have in common?| A．They have cycling activities. |
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| D．Visitors pay the same amount of money. |
| A．Tourists can travel by bike. |
| B．Tourists can visit a huge dam. |
| C．Tourists can dine with a family. |
| D．It is the most expensive of the four. |
| A．Tour Route 1. |
| B．Tour Route 2. |
| C．Tour Route 3. |
| D．Tour Route 4. |
【推荐2】June 5 is World Environment Day. To promote a simple, healthy, low-carbon lifestyle, “China Daily” and the government of Wuxi, Jiangsu province, are holding this year’s International Cartoon and Illustration Exhibition.
The exhibition is open to art lovers, cartoonists, and illustrators worldwide. The works should reflect the impacts of global climate change on society and everyday life and how the human race is dealing with climate change problems. The works should also promote environmental protection, a green lifestyle and harmony between humans and nature.
Prizes will be presented in six categories: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Outstanding, Shortlisted, and Popular. The winner of the Gold Award will be honored with a prize of 50,000 yuan, the two winners of the Silver Award will receive 20,000 yuan each and the three winners of the Bronze Award will get 10,000 yuan each. Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will also receive certificates and trophies (证书和奖杯). The winner of Outstanding, Shortlisted and popular awards will receive souvenirs in addition to certificates.
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1. The cartoon or illustration must be the participant’s original work.
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Please upload through the website: artcontest.chinadaily.com.cn.
1. What information is NOT included in this announcement?| A．Awards. | B．Judges. | C．Organizers. | D．Target participants. |
| A．People go to work by car instead of by cycling. |
| B．People try to save homeless animals in the city. |
| C．People set up organizations to help the disabled. |
| D．People carry out projects to return farmland to forests. |
| A．Award money. | B．A trophy. | C．A certificate. | D．A souvenir. |
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1. What is the main purpose of the text?| A．To explain the aim of the camp. | B．To talk about camping experiences. |
| C．To describe the programs of the camp. | D．To attract children to the camp. |
| A．Carry out research activities. | B．Practice favorite hobbies. |
| C．Enjoy outdoor activities. | D．Learn to cook. |
| A．Teachers. | B．Parents | C．Travelers | D．Teenagers. |
【推荐1】Harry looked at the black alleyway. If only it would move, then he’d know whether it was just a stray cat or — something else. “Lumos,” Harry muttered, and a light appeared at the end of his wand (魔杖). He held it high over his head, and the pebble-dashed walls of number two suddenly sparkled; the garage door shone, and between them Harry saw, quite distinctly, the giant outline of something very big, with wide, gleaming eyes.
Harry stepped backward. His legs hit his trunk and he tripped. His wand flew out of his hand as he cast out an arm to break his fall, and he landed, hard, in the gutter (阴沟) — There was a deafening BANG, and Harry threw up his hands to shield his eyes against a sudden blinding light — With a yell, he rolled back onto the pavement, just in time. A second later, a gigantic pair of wheels and headlights screamed to a stop exactly where Harry had just been lying. They belonged, as Harry saw when he raised his head, to a triple-decker (三层), violently purple bus, which had appeared out of thin air. Gold lettering over the windshield spelled The Knight Bus.
For a second, Harry wondered if he had been knocked silly by his fall. Then a conductor in a purple uniform leapt out of the bus and began to speak loudly to the night.
“Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the isolated witch or wizard (巫师). Just stick out your wand hand, step on board, and we can take you anywhere you want to go. My name is Stan Shunpike, and I will be your conductor this eve —”
The conductor stopped suddenly. He had just caught sight of Harry, who was still sitting on the ground. Harry grabbed his wand again and struggled to his feet.
1. What did Harry see with the light of his ward?| A．A stray cat or something else. |
| B．The big outline of something with wide, gleaming eyes. |
| C．Something unknown on the pebble-dashed walls shining. |
| D．The outer edge of something behind the garage door sparkle. |
| A．In the gutter. | B．On the pavement. |
| C．At the black alleyway. | D．Behind the garage door. |
| A．The bus appeared out of nowhere. |
| B．The bus looked strange in the lonely night. |
| C．The bus was with a triple-decker and in violently purple. |
| D．The bus appeared exactly where Harry had just been lying. |
| A．Unfold his hand and buy bus ticket. |
| B．Grab his ward and struggle to his feet. |
| C．Stretch out his ward and get on the bus. |
| D．Being an isolated wizard and find the emergency transport. |
【推荐2】Architect Daniel Libeskind is the designer of some global landmarks such as New York’s One World Trade Center and Berlin’s Jewish Museum. In his new book, he reviews his life’s work and its inspirations — including these books.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll. I love Lewis Carroll; he’s a total genius (天才). His two classic works are children’s books for grown-ups because they show aspects of the creative mind that we all have but seldom use in adulthood. Inspired by Carroll, I make a habit of trying to learn seven amazing things before breakfast.
Ulysses by James Joyce. Joyce once said that if Dublin were destroyed, you could recreate the entire city from this novel. You can’t do urban planning without Ulysses because it is a labyrinth (迷宫) you can never leave.
In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust. Proust’s great novel is really a book of reflections about how architecture — our living spaces — creates a blueprint (蓝图) for our dreams, our desires, our emotions, and our memories. Where we have lived, what we have eaten, and what kind of cups we use — all of those aspects are examined here in minute detail.
Emily Dickinson’s Herbarium about Emily Dickinson’s work. From childhood onward, Dickinson collected, pressed, and classified the plants she grew in her garden in Amherst. Through the pictures in this book, you can see how her poetry — all her symbols, all her metaphors (隐喻), the colors she mentions — mirrors nature. You don’t even have to read her poetry to see what a great artist she was.
1. Which of the following books is set in Dublin?| A．Ulysses. |
| B．In Search of Lost Time. |
| C．Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass. |
| D．Emily Dickinson’s Herbarium. |
| A．James Joyce. |
| B．Emily Dickinson. |
| C．Marcel Proust. |
| D．Lewis Carroll. |
| A．They are all novels. |
| B．They are written for children. |
| C．They offer inspirations to Daniel Libeskind. |
| D．They focus on the power of nature. |
【推荐3】Charlotte Grainger explains that it was her primary school teacher who first speculated that she might write a novel. “I thought the height of achievement would be to write a book because it seemed such a challenge and anyway I didn’t know what other teenagers were doing, like being in the Olympics, for example. When I turned 13, I thought I may be as well attempt this now. Recently I told my ex-teacher about it and she was astonished. She told me she’d meant I’d do it when I was 30 or 40. That had never occurred to me — I couldn’t understand why I’d be expected to put something on hold that I had a chance of being good at.”
It’s a winter afternoon, in the offices of Charlette’s publishers. The public relations representative for the book is keeping us company in case Charlotte might need defending. But she needs neither parental nor professional support. She’s her own person: spirited, with an alert face and great intelligence, but also a steadiness that prevents any overconfidence she could be forgiven for feeling.
She has a theory about teenagers and the way they are “betrayed” by the fiction that is specifically aimed at them. There are, she maintains, three types of teenagers depicted in novels. “There’s the outsider who becomes acceptable to society, the naive teenager who knows nothing about the big wide world, and the awkward teenage character who is socially skilled. The overall impression teenagers can get from some writers is teenagers can’t possibly know who they are because they are not experienced enough to know the truth. And when that is being pushed onto them by writers, it can undermine their self-belief. ”
Charlotte has always been a keen reader of famous fantasy writers, some of whom you might suppose she’d be grateful to, but in fact they almost put her off writing entirely. “Books by my favorite fantasy writers explore deep things about psychology and about life. I was asking myself: is this seriously what I have to be doing to write a good book and am I really up to it?” She does, however, praise the influence of a book called “How Not to Write a Novel. “It tells you that if the reader starts to guess what’s going to happen, the suspense has probably gone. ”
1. Why did Charlotte write her first novel at 13?| A．She considered it something she might be good at. |
| B．She wanted to live up to her teacher’s expectations. |
| C．She wished to prove age was no barrier to success. |
| D．She felt it impossible to delay doing anything. |
| A．She needs to be more confident. | B．She is more modest than expected. |
| C．She should take more advice from others. | D．She should be allowed more independence. |
| A．Mentioned. | B．Identified. | C．Betrayed. | D．Described. |
| A．They were too boring to read. | B．They offered inspirations for her novel. |
| C．They nearly made her frightened of writing. | D．They taught her the skill of creating suspense. |
