《2025年系统集成新课程同步导学练测高中英语必修第二册》

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I study English literature at university and have always been proud of Britain’s literary heritage (文学遗产). Some British authors that you may have heard of are Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. These writers are famous all over the world because their books have been translated into many different languages. In the UK, their novels are celebrated as some of the best that have ever been written. We say that these novels are “classic” because they are still read and enjoyed years after their publication.
I read classic novels not only because they are part of my university lessons but also because I enjoy them. They can teach me a lot about how people used to live and what society was like in the past. Novels like *Hard Times* by Charles Dickens remind us of the poverty in London during the Industrial Revolution while Jane Austen’s fiction shows us what family life was like in the 18th century.
Classic novels usually have memorable stories and interesting characters. One of my favourite books is Charles Dickens’ *Great Expectations*. It is about a boy called Pip who suddenly receives a lot of money from a mysterious supporter. As he grows up, his character changes: he becomes quite selfish and mean. Another important character is Miss Havisham. When she was young, her fiancé ran away on their wedding day. She lives in a dark house and still wears her wedding dress. She is a fascinating character, both sad and scary.
Reading classic novels enriches my knowledge and life experience. And it has become part of my life.
8. Why are some novels called “classic”?
A. They can stand the test of time.
B. They are taught at universities.
C. They are written by famous authors.
D. They are translated into many languages.
9. Why is *Hard Times* mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A. To introduce the university lessons.
B. To remind people of the poverty in London.
C. To let people know about what family life was like.
D. To prove classic novels help people know the past.
10. What can we know about the character Miss Havisham?
A. She is selfish and mean.
B. She lives an unhappy life.
C. She loves wedding dresses most.
D. She becomes rich with others’ support.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Why I Like Classic Novels
B. Why Some Novels Are Classic
C. How to Read Classic Novels
D. How to Teach Classic Novels

答案： 【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者大学时期学习英国文学，一直为英国的文学遗产感到自豪。作者喜爱阅读经典小说，不仅是因为经典小说是大学课程的一部分，还因为作者喜欢经典小说。作者还介绍了自己最爱的一本书——查尔斯·狄更斯的《远大前程》，并介绍了书中的人物和故事内容。
8.A 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，有些小说被称为“经典”是因为它们能经受住时间的考验。故选A。
9.D 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，本段中提到《艰难时世》是为了证明经典小说能帮助人们了解过去。故选D。
10.B 推理判断题。根据第三段最后四句可知，关于Miss Havisham，我们能知道她过着不幸福的生活。故选B。
11.A 主旨大意题。作者大学时期学习英国文学，一直为英国的文学遗产感到自豪。作者喜爱阅读经典小说，不仅是因为经典小说是大学课程的一部分，还因为作者喜欢经典小说。作者还介绍了自己最爱的一本书——查尔斯·狄更斯的《远大前程》，并介绍了书中的人物和故事内容。由此可知，A选项“Why I Like Classic Novels”是本文最好的标题。故选A。