Question

The news of Harper Lee’s second novel broke the internet. Go Set a Watchman would be published in July. Lee became a recluse (隐士)after the publication of her first book, To Kill a Mockingbird, in 1960. Although the author has been out of the public eye for more than 50 years, the wave that followed the announcement showed her novel’s beloved place in the American literary works.

In 1991, The Book of the Month Club and the library of Congress conducted a survey that made readers identify books that had made a difference in their lives. Lee’s book followed only The Bible. Alongside the works of Shakespeare and Twain, To Kill a Mockingbird remains one of the most widely taught books nationwide, reaching an estimated 70% of American public schools. What makes it such a perfect read for young people？

English class is a place where young Americans come to know themselves. In the folds of dusty books, students can make contact with humanity beyond the superficial(肤浅的) conversations of the school hallways. Literature promises relief, a place to figure out one’s problems and get to know oneself better.

To Kill a Mockingbird particularly distinguishes itself in this regard. It speaks in child’s voice without treating its readership as children. People have called it an ‘impossible’ achievement, a children’s book penned in the prose(散文) of a well-educated adult—it’s unlikely that a child like

Scout could exist in the real world. But that’s exactly what makes it such a charming read for young people. It alludes to (转弯抹角地说到)the consciousness of a well-educated adult going through difficult realities, but shows it through the light and playful voice of a curious little girl.

1.In which year might Go Set a Watchman come out?

A. 2015    B. 1960    C. 1910    D. 1991

2.Which book leaves the deepest impression on American readers?

A. Go Set a Watchman    B. To Kill a Mockingbird

C. The Bible    D. Shakespeare’s works

3.Which of the following statements is right about To Kill a Mockingbird?

A. Its author may be a playful child.

B. It’s a story about a well-educated adult.

C. Young people can see themselves from it.

D. It’s impossible for children like Scout to exist.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. The Great Writer: Harper Lee    B. The Great Young People Novel

C. Voices from Children    D. Differences Harper Lee made

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.D

4.B

【解析】本文主要介绍Harper Lee要出版一本新书了，然后回顾她的名作《杀死一只知更鸟》对美国人的广泛影响，并说明它适合读者阅读的原因。

1.A细节理解题。根据第一段Go Set a Watchman would be published in July. Lee became a recluse (隐士) after the publication of her first book, To Kill a Mockingbird, in 1960. Although the author has been out of the public eye for more than 50 years,可知，距离上一本书（1960）年至今，她已经隐退50多年了。所以新书的出版肯定是2010年以后，符合这一要求的只有答案A。

2.C细节理解题。根据文章第二段的描述Lee’s book followed only The Bible. Alongside the works of Shakespeare and Twain, To Kill a Mockingbird remains one of the most widely taught books nationwide, reaching an estimated 70% of American public schools.可知，《杀死一只知更鸟》这本书虽然成为最广泛使用的教材之一，但美国人最喜欢的还是圣经，故答案为C。

3.D细节理解题。根据最后一段it’s unlikely that a child like Scout could exist in the real world.可知，像Scott这样的孩子在现实世界中不大可能存在，故选D。

4.B主旨大意题。本文虽然介绍了作者，但是突出的主题还是她的名作——《杀死一只知更鸟》，而且强调了这是非常适合美国年轻读者们的一本书，并讲述了理由，故选B。

【名师点睛】

选择标题在英语阅读理解题中属主旨大意题，是深层理解题，它要求考生在通读全文的基础上，认真分析主人公的特定心态、文章大意及作者的写作意图。通常情况下，标题具有概括性、针对性、醒目性的特点。所谓概括性，就是指标题应在最大程度上覆盖全文，囊括文章的主要内容，体现文章的主题。针对性是对标题外延的一种界定，标题要直接指向文章的主要特点。而醒目性是为了吸引读者的注意力，唤起读者对文章阅读的兴趣。常见的命题形式有：The best title for the text would be... / What can be the best title for this text? / Which of the following can be the best title for the text? 等。以下是此类题目的基本解题思路。

1、确定最佳标题的方法

在阅读文章时，要注意文章中反复出现或强调的信息，寻找与文章大多数内容相关的信息，找出覆盖全文的核心词汇，看选项内容是否切中文章的中心论题，也就是要看选项内容与作者的写作目的是否一致。

2、寻找文章的主题句

了解文章主要论题的关键是找到全文的主题句。主题句通常在文章首段，但是也可能在文章的末段、在文章的某一段落，或者分散在文章的各个段落中。如果每个段落都有主题句，那么把各段落的主题句的中心思想集中起来，即为全文的主题句。

3、概括文章的主题

要把握文章主旨，就必须根据具体的语言环境、陈述内容的逻辑关系（文章的结构）、上下文的连贯意思及文中有关暗示来理解文章的深层含义。

4、逆向思维法

针对这类题型，考生不妨思考一下，“如果我是作者，遇到这样的标题，文章应该怎样写？”

5、整体把握文章，不被细节迷惑

标题实际上是文章主题的一种确认方式。要准确地把握文章的主题思想，就要十分留意文章的开头和结尾，要抓住文中具有概括性的信息，从上下文连贯的意思来理解全文。好些文章的主题句并不明显，需要我们仔细体会字里行间的意思，了解文章的背景知识、文章结构，推断作者意图或态度，从整体上把握文章的主旨。从全局的角度归纳概括出文章的标题。要防止本末倒置，主次不分，要排除干扰项的干扰，选出正确的答案。有些干扰项，从局部看也许不算错，但从全局看却又片面。这类干扰项与正确答案之差，其实是局部与全局之差。考生在做题时不要为局部现象（即细节）迷惑，而忽略了文章的整体思想。有的文章一开始就亮出主题，全文随着主题而展开。

文章第4题就是整体把握文章，文章虽然介绍了作者，但是突出的主题还是她的名作——《杀死一只知更鸟》，而且强调了这是非常适合美国年轻读者们的一本书，并讲述了理由。

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