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5. Try Out Something New. Getting into something or trying something unfamiliar to you may seem scary, but nothing can make you feel happier than being able to overcome your fear. Who knows? You might enjoy it! The world is a big place and there are still lots of things waiting to be explored by you. Go to a foreign place where you know no one. 59. From Tip One we know that we should . A. never be afraid to take risks B. try something new every day C. focus on the good things in life D. get rid of all our former habits 60. What’s the best title for the third tip? A. Enjoy Today and Let Go of the Past. B. Never Think of Tomorrow. C. Remember You Are the Best. D. Never Change Your Mind. 61. The writer may NOT agree that . A. feeling sad about your life does you no good B. it’s good to keep yourself busy doing something C. you shouldn’t go to a new place where you have no friends D. you should enjoy the present instead of always thinking of the past 62. What is the writer’s attitude toward life? A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent. C Maupassant(居•莫泊桑)was born in 1850 in northern France. His early life was not happy. His parents separated when he was 11. Most of his education came informally from Gustave Flaubert—his mother’s friend and his godfather, a journalist and novelist. Often Flaubert would let him take a walk and then ask him to write 100 lines about what he saw. This type of training developed in Maupassant a sense of observation, which he later put to use in his writing. Flaubert also allowed Maupassant to attend his Sunday gatherings with others in his literary circle. For a few years, Maupassant was connected with the Ministry of Public Instruction. It is interesting to note that Monsieur Loisel, a poor man character in The Necklace, worked there. He also served in the French army during the Franco-Prussian War. His favorite writing subjects were peasants, servants, in the city, and the Francd-Prussian War. At an early age, Maupassant started writing short stories. In 1880, some of his works were published and he received a wide reputation for Boule de Suif (Ball of Tallow). With this success, he began to work full-time on writing. During the next ten years, he wrote over 300 stories, including six novels, three travel books, and a book of verse. Through them, he earn a lot of money. His writing was classical and simple, avoiding social comments and dirty details. His works often showed a real world and an accurate knowledge of the subject. Although Maupassant wrote in many forms, he received widest recognition for his short stories. By 1890, Maupassant was suffering from the latter staged of syphilis(梅毒). He died in 1893 in Paris. 63. Which of the following is TRUE about Gustave Flaubert? A. He often went out for a walk with Maupassant. B. He was a journalist and novelist working for church. C. He had a great influence on Maupassant’s writing.. D. He often helped Maupassant with his writing homework. 64. From text we know Monsieur Loisel is _______. A. a man selling necklaces B. a character in one of Maupassant’s works. C. a short story written by Maupassant D. a friend of Maupassant the Ministry of Public Instruction 65. What are the characteristics of Maupassant’s stories? A. They have few social comments. B. They are simple and humorous. C. They only focus on the lives of peasants. D. They are full of imagination. (责任编辑：admin) |