题目
Science fiction is a popular kind of writing， and many people think of Jules Verne（凡尔纳）as the father of science fiction. He was born in France in 1828. His father wanted him to become a lawyer，but from his early 20s Verne decided to become a writer. At first he wrote plays for the theater. Then，in 1863，he wrote a story called Five Weeks in a Balloon. The success of this book encouraged him to write more stories such as A Journey to the Center of the Earth（1864）and From the Earth to the Moon（1865）. In the 19th century，many people were interested in science and inventions. Jules Verne wrote about scientific subjects in his stories and，as a result，they were very popular. Verne's writing included many predictions（预言）for the 20th century and many of them came true. He described space flight，movies，and air conditioning，a long time before they appeared. These books were very successful and they made Verne rich. Jules Verne's books have been the subjects for many movies. 20，000 Leagues Under the Sea was a successful movie for Walt Disney. It was the first time that Disney movie had used real actors instead of cartoon drawings. Around the World in Eighty Days is another famous movie based on one of Verne's books. The main character is an Englishman called Phileas Fogg. For him， the most important thing is to be always on time!（1）What does the phrase "the father of science fiction" mean？ ____ A. The father who has several children.B. The man who loves science and inventions.C. The writer whose father wrote science fiction.D. The man who first started writing science fiction successfully.（2）What encouraged Jules Verne to write more stories？ ____ A. The plays he wrote for the theater.B. The encouragement from his father.C. The success of Five Weeks in a Balloon.D. The scientific subjects in his stories.（3）Why were Jules Verne's books very popular in the19th century？ ____ A. Because his books made him rich and famous.B. Because he wrote many plays for the theater at that time.C. Because his books have been the subjects for many movies.D. Because many people were interested in science and inventions.（4）Which of the following has the main character called Phileas Fogg？ ____ A. Five Weeks in a Balloon.B. Around the World in Eighty Days.C. A Journey to the Center of the Earth.D. From the Earth to the Moon.
Science fiction is a popular kind of writing， and many people think of Jules Verne（凡尔纳）as the father of science fiction. He was born in France in 1828. His father wanted him to become a lawyer，but from his early 20s Verne decided to become a writer. At first he wrote plays for the theater. Then，in 1863，he wrote a story called Five Weeks in a Balloon. The success of this book encouraged him to write more stories such as A Journey to the Center of the Earth（1864）and From the Earth to the Moon（1865）.
In the 19th century，many people were interested in science and inventions. Jules Verne wrote about scientific subjects in his stories and，as a result，they were very popular. Verne's writing included many predictions（预言）for the 20th century and many of them came true. He described space flight，movies，and air conditioning，a long time before they appeared. These books were very successful and they made Verne rich.
Jules Verne's books have been the subjects for many movies. 20，000 Leagues Under the Sea was a successful movie for Walt Disney. It was the first time that Disney movie had used real actors instead of cartoon drawings. Around the World in Eighty Days is another famous movie based on one of Verne's books. The main character is an Englishman called Phileas Fogg. For him， the most important thing is to be always on time!
（1）What does the phrase "the father of science fiction" mean？ ____
A. The father who has several children.
B. The man who loves science and inventions.
C. The writer whose father wrote science fiction.
D. The man who first started writing science fiction successfully.
（2）What encouraged Jules Verne to write more stories？ ____
A. The plays he wrote for the theater.
B. The encouragement from his father.
C. The success of Five Weeks in a Balloon.
D. The scientific subjects in his stories.
（3）Why were Jules Verne's books very popular in the19th century？ ____
A. Because his books made him rich and famous.
B. Because he wrote many plays for the theater at that time.
C. Because his books have been the subjects for many movies.
D. Because many people were interested in science and inventions.
（4）Which of the following has the main character called Phileas Fogg？ ____
A. Five Weeks in a Balloon.
B. Around the World in Eighty Days.
C. A Journey to the Center of the Earth.
D. From the Earth to the Moon.
In the 19th century，many people were interested in science and inventions. Jules Verne wrote about scientific subjects in his stories and，as a result，they were very popular. Verne's writing included many predictions（预言）for the 20th century and many of them came true. He described space flight，movies，and air conditioning，a long time before they appeared. These books were very successful and they made Verne rich.
Jules Verne's books have been the subjects for many movies. 20，000 Leagues Under the Sea was a successful movie for Walt Disney. It was the first time that Disney movie had used real actors instead of cartoon drawings. Around the World in Eighty Days is another famous movie based on one of Verne's books. The main character is an Englishman called Phileas Fogg. For him， the most important thing is to be always on time!
（1）What does the phrase "the father of science fiction" mean？ ____
A. The father who has several children.
B. The man who loves science and inventions.
C. The writer whose father wrote science fiction.
D. The man who first started writing science fiction successfully.
（2）What encouraged Jules Verne to write more stories？ ____
A. The plays he wrote for the theater.
B. The encouragement from his father.
C. The success of Five Weeks in a Balloon.
D. The scientific subjects in his stories.
（3）Why were Jules Verne's books very popular in the19th century？ ____
A. Because his books made him rich and famous.
B. Because he wrote many plays for the theater at that time.
C. Because his books have been the subjects for many movies.
D. Because many people were interested in science and inventions.
（4）Which of the following has the main character called Phileas Fogg？ ____
A. Five Weeks in a Balloon.
B. Around the World in Eighty Days.
C. A Journey to the Center of the Earth.
D. From the Earth to the Moon.
题目解答
答案
（1）D． 词义猜测题。根据文章第一段，Science fiction is a popular kind of writing．科幻小说是一种受欢迎的写作方式。以及，Then，in 1836，he wrote a story called Five Weeks in a Baloon．The success of this book encouraged him to write more stories．然后，在1836年，他写了一个故事，叫做《 Five Weeks in a Baloon》，这本书的成功鼓励他写更多的故事。可知，Jules Verme 就是因为写科幻小说而获得了成功，因此有人认为他是科幻小说之父。因此划线部分意为：科幻小说之父，结合选项，故选D．
（2）C． 细节理解题。根据文章第一段，Then，in 1836，he wrote a story called Five Weeks in a Baloon．The success of this book encouraged him to write more stories．然后，在1836年，他写了一个故事，叫做《 Five Weeks in a Baloon》，这本书的成功鼓励他写更多的故事。可知，就是《Five Weeks in a Baloon》这本书的成功鼓励他写更多的小说，结合选项，故选C．
（3）D． 推理判断题。根据文章第二段，In the 19th century，many people were interested in science and inventions．在19世纪，许多人对科学和发明感兴趣。可知，科幻小说受欢迎的原因是那个时候有很多人对科学和发明感兴趣，结合选项，故选D．
（4）B． 细节理解题。根据文章第二段，Around the World in Eighty Days is another famous movie based on one of Veme's books．The main character is an Englishman called Phileas Fogg．For him，the most important thing is to be always on time!《环游地球八十天》也是以Veme的书为蓝本拍摄的著名的电影。主角是英国人斐利亚•福克，可知，《环游地球八十天》的主角是斐利亚•福克，结合选项，故选B．
（2）C． 细节理解题。根据文章第一段，Then，in 1836，he wrote a story called Five Weeks in a Baloon．The success of this book encouraged him to write more stories．然后，在1836年，他写了一个故事，叫做《 Five Weeks in a Baloon》，这本书的成功鼓励他写更多的故事。可知，就是《Five Weeks in a Baloon》这本书的成功鼓励他写更多的小说，结合选项，故选C．
（3）D． 推理判断题。根据文章第二段，In the 19th century，many people were interested in science and inventions．在19世纪，许多人对科学和发明感兴趣。可知，科幻小说受欢迎的原因是那个时候有很多人对科学和发明感兴趣，结合选项，故选D．
（4）B． 细节理解题。根据文章第二段，Around the World in Eighty Days is another famous movie based on one of Veme's books．The main character is an Englishman called Phileas Fogg．For him，the most important thing is to be always on time!《环游地球八十天》也是以Veme的书为蓝本拍摄的著名的电影。主角是英国人斐利亚•福克，可知，《环游地球八十天》的主角是斐利亚•福克，结合选项，故选B．
解析
步骤 1：理解“the father of science fiction”的含义
“the father of science fiction”指的是第一个成功创作科幻小说的人。因此，选项D是正确的。
步骤 2：确定鼓励Jules Verne写更多故事的原因
根据文章，Jules Verne在1863年写了一本名为《Five Weeks in a Balloon》的书，这本书的成功鼓励他写更多的故事。因此，选项C是正确的。
步骤 3：分析Jules Verne的书在19世纪受欢迎的原因
文章提到，在19世纪，许多人对科学和发明感兴趣，Jules Verne在他的故事中写到了科学主题，因此他的书非常受欢迎。因此，选项D是正确的。
步骤 4：确定哪本书的主角是Phileas Fogg
文章提到，电影《Around the World in Eighty Days》是根据Jules Verne的一本书改编的，主角是一个叫Phileas Fogg的英国人。因此，选项B是正确的。
“the father of science fiction”指的是第一个成功创作科幻小说的人。因此，选项D是正确的。
步骤 2：确定鼓励Jules Verne写更多故事的原因
根据文章，Jules Verne在1863年写了一本名为《Five Weeks in a Balloon》的书，这本书的成功鼓励他写更多的故事。因此，选项C是正确的。
步骤 3：分析Jules Verne的书在19世纪受欢迎的原因
文章提到，在19世纪，许多人对科学和发明感兴趣，Jules Verne在他的故事中写到了科学主题，因此他的书非常受欢迎。因此，选项D是正确的。
步骤 4：确定哪本书的主角是Phileas Fogg
文章提到，电影《Around the World in Eighty Days》是根据Jules Verne的一本书改编的，主角是一个叫Phileas Fogg的英国人。因此，选项B是正确的。