(C)Spain's Literary GeniusFour centuries ago, the author of one of the greatest comedic characters in the world literature took his last breath. Miguel de Cervantes(1547-1616), the author of Don Quixote, is to the Spanish what Shakespeare is to the English and Dante is to Italians - a national literary icon.Cervantes' book is still appreciated today, hundreds of years after its publication, because it's a wonderfully truthful comedy. Don Quixote, like human beings generally, has great difficulty distinguishing reality from imagination. Readers may laugh at his strange behavior, but when we laugh, we laugh with recognition.The book records the adventures of Alonso Quijano, an older Spanish gentleman who loves romance novels. In truth, he reads far too many romances, and they have affected his mind. Quijano is so mixed up that he decides that he must become a knight himself. Imagine a comic book fan who decides to dress up as a superhero to fight crime, and you'll get the picture.Setting the sceneAlonso Quijano reinvents himself as "Don Quixote de La Mancha" , an aristocratic(贵族的)name that suits his ambition of being a knight. Next, since every knight needs a horse, he finds himself an old one named Rocinante. But Rocinante is not exactly cut out for life as a knight's horse. He's tired from years of farm work. He's unlikely to be of much help in any fight against an enemy.The heroes in the romances Quijano reads all had a lady to love. They were highborn, like the knights themselves. Quijano chooses Aldonza Lorenzo, a farmer's daughter, to be his beloved. She becomes "Dulcinea del Toboso" , or "the sweet woman of Toboso" . How does Aldonza feel about Quijano's attentions? She doesn't feel much at all, actually. Aldonza is yet another byproduct of Quijano's imagination, like so many things.Finding a sidekickNow comes Cervantes' second great creation: Sancho Panza. Once servant in Quijano's house, Panza is promoted to the role of squire(随从), because every self-respecting knight needs a squire. Panza has a sensible head on his shoulders, and he is a foil(衬托)to his foolish master.The pair faces many adventures, but none are as heroic as a knight's should be. We laugh, rather than cry, as we read. Quijano tries to act on behalf of justice, but he doesn't often succeed.Cervantes' novel inspired a word that sums up Quijano's romantic nature: "quixotic" . In English we use the word to describe someone who is idealistic but foolish in pursuit of his ideals. It is a mark of Cervantes' genius that he was able to identify this trait and personify it using such a great comedic character. We should appreciate him for it on this significant occasion.On what occasion did the author write this review?A.The 400th anniversary of the publication of Don Quixote.B.An Italian Poet, Dante's 800th birth anniversary.C.An English genius, William Shakespeare's 400th death anniversary.D.Miguel de Cervantes' 400th anniversary of his death.Which role is Alonso Quijano most likely to identify with?A.Miguel de Cervantes.B.Don Quixote de La Mancha.C.Dulcinea del Toboso.D.Sancho Panza.What can be inferred from the passage?A.Don Quixote's failure of distinguish reality from imagination amuses the readers.B.Quijano manages to bring justice to the world by means of force.C.Quijano is a Spanish aristocrat with great ambition.D.Reading romance novel will make people behave in a foolish way.According to the author, readers admire Cervantes and his masterpiece because .A.Cervantes is equal to Shakespeare and Dante as a national literary iconB.Quijano's adventure is romantic and heroicC.Cervantes has a genius for personifying Quijano's quixotic nature in a truthful comedyD.Quijano's vivid imagination has brought other minor characters to life
If two different notes are played at the same time and it sounds good it is calledA. . A chordB. . MelodyC. . HarmonyD. . Chorus
12.单选题(1分)What are the major elements of country music?A . Country music format generally includes a great chorus that is easy to sing and emotionally -laden lyrics.B . Country music usually does not need vocal harmonies.C . The sound of country music is characterized by piano.D . All of the above.
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Read and choose.(读句子,选择恰当的选项)1. There _____ a big bird in the sky.. A. am B. is C. are2. There are _____ ducks in the river. A. many B. any C. a3. Is there a _____ in the forest? A. rivers B. lakes C.river4. There _____ some small boats in the lake. A. am B. is C. are5. There _____ many people in the park. A. aren't B.not C. isn't
You can ask ( ) is on duty there tonight.A. whatB. whomC. whoeverD. whomever
The lyrical subject of contemporary R&B songs is mostly about...A. partying and having a good timeB. rebelling against an older generationC. drug use and gangsD. struggle and triumph in life and in relationships
16.(4.0分)They refined crude oil into various________products.A. petroleumB. fuelC. natural gasD. coal
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6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
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The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母 ) A seq----- of events or things is a number of events or things that come one after another in a particular order.
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拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To aut _ _ _ _ _ a factory , office , or industrial process means to put in machines which can do the work instead of people.
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一、拼写合适的单词补全句子(答案不区分大小写;单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母) If someone is __ob---__ , they are extremely fat.
The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
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拼写合适的单词补全句子(答案不区分大小写;单词提提示中一根小短线代表一个字母)Something that is inf- - - - - has no limit,end,or edge.
question or statement.Hot pot is a traditional dish in China. It is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of the Jin Dynasty. Hot pot's origins can be found in the dining practices of Mongolian horsemen who rode across the steppe and into northern China. Legend has it that the Mongols used their helmets as pots to simmer (炖) broth (汤底) over open fires, and cooked chunks of meat in the broth.Hot pot cooking seems to have spread to northern China during the Tang Dynasty. In the regional variations developed with different ingredients such as seafood. In the centuries that witnessed the growth of the Song Dynasty, hot pot moved — and changed — further south, with each successive region adapting it to their local ingredients and tastes.The ingredients in a hot pot vary a lot from region to region. Perhaps the most famous hot pot is the Chongqing or Sichuan hot pot. It features a dark red broth chock-full (塞满了的) of spices, chili peppers, and the uniquely mouth-numbing Sichuan peppers. In Beijing and elsewhere in the north, hot pot broth tends to be mild and, compared to its racy southern "cousins", a little light. In the northeast of China, a kind of local sauerkraut (酸菜) is used to add some tang (强烈的味道), making the broth a bit sour. People can choose a version of hot pot according to their taste.1 Hot pot is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of _______.A. the Jin Dynasty B. the Tang DynastyC. the Song Dynasty D. the Yuan Dynasty
If you_________in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have workedB. had workedC. have been workingD. had been working
拼写合适的单词补全句子(答案不区分大小写;单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母) Someone or something that is so---- is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous.
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. ()A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription