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江苏省南京鼓楼区2019届九年级下学期英语中考一模试卷
The Old Man and the Sea is a short novel written by the American author Ernest Hemingway in 1951 in Cuba. It tells the story of a fight between an aging fisherman and a giant marlin (枪鱼). The novel opens with the fisherman, Santiago, who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. He is so unlucky that his young apprentice (徒弟), Manolin, hasn't been allowed by his parents to sail with the old man. On the 85th day, Santiago sets out by himself, far onto the Gulf Stream. He sets his lines and by noon, a big marlin takes his bait (鱼饵). After three days' struggle with the fish, Santiago manages to tie the marlin to the side of his boat. While Santiago sails back to the shore, sharks are attracted to the blood left by the marlin in the water. Though Santiago makes a great effort, they have almost eaten up the marlin. Santiago knows that he is defeated (打败) and tells the sharks of how they have killed his dreams. Once home, he is so tired that he goes straight to bed and falls into a deep sleep. Manolin feels much worried. The next day he brings him newspapers and coffee. When the old man wakes, they promise to fish together once again. The old man doesn't feel well and also coughs up blood a few times towards the end of the story. Readers think that the story is about man's fight against the natural world. In the story, Santiago and the marlin show similar qualities of pride, honour, and bravery, and both have to obey the same natural law—they must kill or be killed.
The novel has received so much praise and is considered to be one of Hemingway's most famous works. It was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954.
The Old Man and the Sea | |
Hemingway the novel of The Old Man and the Sea in 1951 in Cuba. | |
of the story | It tells the story of a fight between Santiago and a marlin. Manolin's parents don't him to sail with Santiago because he can't catch a fish during 84 days. The next day, Santiago sets out. It takes Santiago three days to kill a giant marlin. On his back, Santiago meets a group of sharks. Santiago feels very after the sharks have eaten up his marlin. |
Meaning of the book | The novel describes the fight between man and . It the natural law: they must kill or be killed. |
Praise & Awards | People think of this novel. Hemingway the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize for The Old Man and the Sea. |
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There is an apple tree, and it loves a little boy. The boy also likes to come and play around it. One day, he needs a toy, but he has no money, so the tree asks him to sell all the apples on the tree. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Then the boy grows up(长大). He becomes a man.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}The tree is very sad. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} “Come and play with me!” the tree says. “No, I have to work because I must buy a big house.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}” the man asks. “Sorry, I have no house, but you can cut down all my branches(树枝) and the trunk(树干). You can build the house with them,” the tree answers. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}After many years, the man becomes older, and he comes back again. “I only have the stump(树桩), but you can have a rest.”
Remember to love your parents at any time !
A、Can you help me? B、At last, the boy gets the toy happily. C、So the man gets the house. D、One summer day, the man returns and the tree is very happy. E、But he doesn't go to see the tree for a long time. |
A. they've learned at school B. they should get some free time to have fun C. they often come up with their own games and projects D. take advantage of the time to add some fun learning activities E. it's up to parents to encourage continued learning during the summer |
It's June, and summer vacation will begin soon. That's a good thing. Most kids love summer vacation—they've worked hard during the school year and {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Also, the freedom of summer gives them self-esteem (自尊心), happiness, and creativity. When kids have free time, {#blank#}2{#/blank#}, causing them to feel good about themselves and believe in themselves.
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Traveling can be a fantastic way for parents to encourage continued learning during the summertime. Whether taking the kids on a road trip to visit family, or getting on a flight to travel in a different province or country, the learning possibilities are endless. If you and your family have a road trip or vacation planned this summer, {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. With a little planning, parents can create learning opportunities that are so fun. The kids won't even realize you are putting education into their free time quietly and secretly.
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