November not only marks the publication of Toni Morrison's eagerly anticipated (期待) eighth novel, Love, but it is also the tenth anniversary of her Nobel Prize for Literature. Morrison is the first black woman to receive a Nobel, and so honored before her in literature are only two black men.：Wole Soyinka, the Nigerian playwright, poet and novelist, in 1986; and Derek Walcott, the Caribbean-born poet, in 1992. But Morrison is also the first and only American-born Nobel Prize winner for literature since 1962, the year novelist John Steinbeck received the award.
Like Song of Solomon, Love is a multigenerational story, revealing the personal and communal legacy (遗产)of an outstanding black family. As Morrison scholars will tell you, love is the third volume of a literary masters trilogy (三部曲) investigating the many complexities of love. This trilogy began with Beloved (1988) , which deals with a black mother's love under slavery and in freedom ; Jan (1993) ,the second volume, tells a story of romantic love in 1920s Harlem. This latest novel looks back from the 1970s to the 1940s and 50s.
The emotional center of Love is Bill Cosey, the former owner and host of the shabby Cosey's Hotel and Resort in Silk, North Carolina, described in the novel as " the best and best -known vacation spot for colored folk on the East Coast. We get to know Cosey through the memories of five women who survive and love him: his granddaughter, his widow, two former employers, and a homeless young girl.
The latest novel, Love, had been described in the promotional material from her publisher as "Morrison's most accessible work since Song of Solomon1. This comparison to her third novel, published in 1977, was an effective selling point.
1.What can we learn about John Steinbeck?
A.He was a black writer.
B.He was born in America.
C.He received the Nobel Prize after Morrison.
D.He was the first American novelist to win a Nobel.
2.The similarity between Love and Song of Solomon is that they both .
A.belong to the same trilogy together with Beloved
B.concern families of more than one generation
C.deal with life of blacks under slavery
D.investigate life in 1920s Harlem
3.What does the novel Love mainly describe?
A.The best-known vacation spot for blacks.
B.The life of an outstanding black family under slavery.
C.The miserable experience of the five women in Harlem.
D.The memories of five women about Bill Cosey.
4.What would be the best title for the text?
A.Toni Morrison's latest novels. B.Toni Morrison and her trilogy.
C.Toni Morrison and her novel Love. D.Toni Morrison, the Nobel Prize winner.
FILM DESCRIPTIONS
Back to the Future
With the help of local inventor's time machine, Marty travels back to the 1950s. There his 80s hipness stands out, and he inadvertently interferes with the fledgling romance of his parents -to-be. Can Marty keep them together? He'd better, or his own future will fade away. Featuring： Christopher Lloyd, Michael J. Fox. A Universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 55 min.
Beethoven's 2nd
In this sequel to the popular Beethoven, our canine hero falls for Missy, who soon has puppies. Missy's greedy owner, Regina, who sees only money in the little purebreds, separates mom and pups from Beethoven. His owners rescue the puppies, but Regina still has Missy. Featuring: Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt. A Universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 26 min.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Despite the popularity of his treats, candy maker Willy Wonks shuts himself inside his factory. But then Willy holds a contest, offering five lucky children the chance to see his company. Poor but pleasant Charlie Bucket finds a ticket, as do four less -deserving children. Featuring: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore. A Warner Bros release, 1 hr. 56 min.
Cinderella Man
Based on actual events, this film follows the life of Jim Braddock, a boxer in New York City during the Great Depression. After a series of losses, Braddock is forced into retirement. But he never gives up his boxing dream, and neither does his manager. Featuring: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger. A Universal Pictures release,2 hr. 14 min.
Liar Liar
Lawyer Fletcher Reede has never told the truth in his life. Then his son makes a birthday wish that his dad would stop lying for 24 hours. Suddenly, Fletcher's mouth spouts everything he thinks. His compulsion brings disaster to the courtroom, where he must defend a client whose case was built on lies. Featuring：Jim Carrey, Justin Cooper. A Universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 25 min.
1.Which of the following is probably the name of a dog?
A.Marty. B.Missy. C.Fletcher. D.Charlie.
2.Who is Willy Wonks?
A.A boxer who suffers a series of losses. B.A lawyer who has never told the truth.
C.A man who runs a chocolate factory. D.A man who invents a time machine.
3.Which film is about the life of a real person?
A.Beethoven's 2nd. B.Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
C.Cinderella Man. D.Liar Liar.
根据下列信息提示,用英语写一篇100词左右的短文。
提示:1.赵芳的父母进城打工;
2.赵芳和爷爷奶奶留守农村;
3.在学习上赵芳遇到了一些困难;
4.在老师和同学们的帮助下,她取得了进步。
要求:1.不要逐句翻译;
2.文中请勿使用真实的姓名、校名地名:
3.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
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请根据上下文内容，将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语。
1. Beijing Opera is our national play, You can learn the music, dance and art when you enjoy Beijing Opera. 2. 它拥有着悠久的历史并且全世界闻名。
In order to make Beijing Opera wider and make the middle school students love and develop(发展) our Chinese culture, our country makes a project. That is to take Beijing Opera into students’ music classes. 3. 现在很多的学生可以在课堂上欣赏京剧。
4. However, only a few people think it important and useful for middle school students. Most people think that students are very busy with their lessons and it's a waste of time to learn Beijing Opera. Most people are afraid that some music teachers know little about Beijing Opera and its history. Most parents always ask “Is it useful for children's future to lean Beijing Opera?"
5. We need a long way to go to make Beijing Opera come into classes.
阅读下面材料,在空白处填人适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式,并将答案转写到答题卡上。
Sally: Hello, Mike. What are you doing in this part of London?
Mike: Well, in fact, I1. (look) for a flat round here.
Sally: A flat? Do you want to move?
Mike: Yes,2. _(actual), believe it or not, Mandy and I are getting3. (marry).
Sally: I's great!4. (congratulate). When did you decide that?
Mike: Only last week. It was when we were staying with her family in Scotland. Now we're trying to find a5. ( suit) flat.
Sally: It will be great6. (have) you as neighbours, I hope you manage to buy one soon. There are a few buildings7. (build) nearby. And they may he finished soon.
Mike: Oh. we aren't looking for one to buy. We don't have enough money yet. We want to rent one.
Sally: Yes, of course. That's8. we did at first. Later my brother lent us some money.That's how we manage to buy ours.
Mike: Really? Perhaps I'll talk to my family9. it. Now, what about a coffee? There's a good place just round the corner.
Silly: What10. good idea!
The best way of leaning a language is always using it. The best way of leaning spoken English is_______ in English as much as possible. Sometimes you'll get your words_______ up and people will not_______ you. Sometimes people will_______ things too quickly and you can't understand them.But _______ you keep your sense of humor, you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes you_______ . Don't be unhappy if people seem to be laughing_______ your mistakes. It's_______ for people to laugh at your mistakes than to be angry with you,_______ they don't understand what you were saying. The most important thing for leaning English is: Don't be________ of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes.
1.A.listening B.talking C.reading D.writing
2.A.mix B.mixing C.to mix D.mixed
3.A.like B.know C.help D.understand
4.A.say B.talk C.tell D.speak
5.A.if B.when C.since D.although
6.A.have B.make C.take D.product
7.A.at B.on C.in D.for
8.A.good B.better C.best D.well
9.A.unless B.because C.as soon as D.as long as
10.A.sad B.worry C.afraid D.unhappy
