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25届广东六校高三十月联考D
The book has a unique status as a symbol of human culture and civilization.It is a vehicle for sharing stories, spreading knowledge, examining the nature of our extraordinary species and imagining what lies beyond our familiar world. As Carlyle suggests, books ultimately provide an invaluable and comprehensive record of what it means to be human.
This volume(选集) takes a list of fifty of the most influential books of all time, putting each into is historical context. From ancient game-changers likeThe Epic of Gilgamesh and The liad, through sacred texts and works of philosophical reflection by the likes of Confucius and Plato, via scientific essays, historic “firsts” and cultural works of enduring impact, these are volumes that are at once both products of their societies and vital texts in influencing those same civilizations.
What this selection isn't is a celebration of the literary canon (精品), a reaffirmationof the “best” books from the past. You will find no Austen or Dickens here, nor Dostoyevsky or Garcia Marquez. There is Shakespeare and Cervantes and Tolstoy, but not because they are somehow “better” than those others. Rather, this collection aims to select books that reflect the passage of human history. Most not only reflect, though, but themselves changed how we think and live. By definition, they are “important” works and, in broad critical terms, “great” works too. But this book is not concerned with which works are the greatest of all - there are plenty of other volumes that try to figure that out, and good luck to them.
Unavoidably, making a selection such as this is highly subjective. In selecting fifty titles, we can only hope to dip our toe into the vast pool of literature from ages gone by. In doing so, it is foolish to make any claim for definiteness(确定性). Instead, we are playing a literary game.Which of the fifty choices are undeniable? Which are taking a place better deserved by some other works? Everyone will have their own ideas. In the end, it matters little that we all agree. More important is that by turning our minds to the question in the first place, we might meet some unfamiliar works, revisit some old favorites and gain some insight and pleasure in the process.
32.What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A.Criteria for selecting important books.
B.The types of books included in the list.
C. The role of influential books in history.
D. Books as a record of human civilization.
33.What accounts for the 50 books beingselected for the volume?
A.Their high literary quality and awards.
B.Their popularity and widespread influence.
C. Their reflection of human history and impact.
D. Their inclusion in traditional literary collections.
34.What can be inferred from paragraph4?
A.The appreciation of literature is a game for us.
B.Literature is too complicated for us to explore.
C.The selecting process is subjective and flexible.
D.Literary works selection is based on definite claims.
35.What is the ultimate goal ofpresenting the list of 50 books?
A. To seek agreement on literature.
B.To encourage literary exploration.
C.To determine the most influential books.
D.To observe a specific literary tradition.
32段落大意。根据第一段“The book has a unique status as a symbol of human culture and civilization. It is a vehicle for sharing stories, spreading knowledge, examining the nature of our extraordinary species and imagining what lies beyond our familiar world. As Carlyle suggests, books ultimately provide an invaluable and comprehensive record of what it means to be human.”(书籍作为人类文化和文明的象征,具有独特的地位。它是分享故事、传播知识、探究我们非凡物种的本质以及想象超越我们熟悉世界的载体。正如卡莱尔所说,书籍最终提供了一个无价且全面的记录,记录了成为人类的意义。)可知,第一段主要讲述了书籍作为人类文明的记录。故选 D。
33细节理解。根据第三段“Rather, this collection aims to select books that reflect the passage of human history. Most not only reflect, though, but themselves changed how we think and live. By definition, they are ‘important’ works and, in broad critical terms, ‘great’ works too.”(相反,这个合集旨在选择反映人类历史进程的书籍。大多数书籍不仅反映了历史,而且改变了我们的思维和生活方式。按照定义,它们是“重要的”作品,从广义的批判角度看,也是“伟大”的作品。)可知,这50本书之所以被选中,是因为它们反映了人类历史并产生了影响。故选 C。
34推理判断。根据第四段“Unavoidably, making a selection such as this is highly subjective. In selecting fifty titles, we can only hope to dip our toe into the vast pool of literature from ages gone by. In doing so, it is foolish to make any claim for definiteness. Instead, we are playing a literary game... Everyone will have their own ideas.”(不可避免地,做出这样的选择是高度主观的。选择五十本书,我们只能希望涉足过去时代浩瀚的文学海洋。这样做时,声称具有确定性是愚蠢的。相反,我们是在玩一个文学游戏……每个人都会有自己的想法。)可推知,选择过程是主观且灵活的。故选 C。
35主旨大意。根据最后一段“In the end, it matters little that we all agree. More important is that by turning our minds to the question in the first place, we might meet some unfamiliar works, revisit some old favorites and gain some insight and pleasure in the process.”(最终,我们是否达成一致并不重要。更重要的是,通过首先思考这个问题,我们可能会遇到一些不熟悉的作品,重温一些旧爱的作品,并在此过程中获得一些洞察和乐趣。)可知,列出这50本书的最终目标是鼓励文学探索。故选 B。
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