阅读理解 Regarded as one of the English language's most gifted poets, John Keats wrote poetry that concentrated on imagery, human nature, and philosophy. Although Keats didn't receive much formal literary education, his own studies and passion brought him much success. Additionally, his own life situation influenced his poetry greatly. Growing up as a young boy in London in a lower middle-class family, the young John didn't attend a private school, but went to a public one. His teachers and his family's friends regarded him as an optimistic boy who favored playing and fighting much more than minding his studies. After his father's death in the early 1800s, followed by his mother's passing due to tuberculosis (肺结核), he began viewing life differently. He wanted to escape the world and did so by reading anything he could get his hands on. At around the age of 16, the teenage John Keats began studying under a surgeon so that he too might become a doctor. However, his literary appetite had taken too much of his fancy, especially with his addiction to the poetry of Ehmund Spenser. He was able to have his first full poem published in the Examiner in 1816, entitled O Solitude! If I Must With Thee Dwell. Within two months in 1817, Keats had written an entire volume of poetry, but was sharply criticized by a magazine. However, the negative response didn't stop his pursuit of rhythm (韵律). John Keats' next work was Endymion, which was published in May 1818. The story involves a shepherd who falls in love with the moon goddess and leads him on an adventure of one boy's hope to overcome the limitations of being human. Following Engymion, however, he tried something more narrative-based and wrote Isabella. During this time, John Keats began seeing his limitations in poetry due to his own limit in life experiences. He would have to have the "knowledge" associated with his poems. His next work was Hyperion that would attempt to combine all that he learned. However, a bout (发作) with tuberculosis while visiting Italy would keep him from his work and eventually take his life in 1821.

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Regarded as one of the English language's most gifted poets, John Keats wrote poetry that concentrated on imagery, human nature, and philosophy. Although Keats didn't receive much formal literary education, his own studies and passion brought him much success. Additionally, his own life situation influenced his poetry greatly.

Growing up as a young boy in London in a lower middle-class family, the young John didn't attend a private school, but went to a public one. His teachers and his family's friends regarded him as an optimistic boy who favored playing and fighting much more than minding his studies. After his father's death in the early 1800s, followed by his mother's passing due to tuberculosis (肺结核), he began viewing life differently. He wanted to escape the world and did so by reading anything he could get his hands on.

At around the age of 16, the teenage John Keats began studying under a surgeon so that he too might become a doctor. However, his literary appetite had taken too much of his fancy, especially with his addiction to the poetry of Ehmund Spenser. He was able to have his first full poem published in the Examiner in 1816, entitled O Solitude! If I Must With Thee Dwell. Within two months in 1817, Keats had written an entire volume of poetry, but was sharply criticized by a magazine. However, the negative response didn't stop his pursuit of rhythm (韵律).

John Keats' next work was Endymion, which was published in May 1818. The story involves a shepherd who falls in love with the moon goddess and leads him on an adventure of one boy's hope to overcome the limitations of being human. Following Engymion, however, he tried something more narrative-based and wrote Isabella. During this time, John Keats began seeing his limitations in poetry due to his own limit in life experiences. He would have to have the "knowledge" associated with his poems. His next work was Hyperion that would attempt to combine all that he learned. However, a bout (发作) with tuberculosis while visiting Italy would keep him from his work and eventually take his life in 1821.

(1) John Keats' attitude towards life changed because of _________. A. his early education from school B. the deaths of his parents C. Edmund Spenser's poetry D. the criticism of a magazine

(2) What is the common thing between John Keats and his mother? A. They read many books. B. They had a bad childhood C. They died of the same disease. D. They showed strong interest in poetry

(3) What do we know from the passage? A. Keats received little education at school. B. Keats once had a chance of becoming a doctor. C. In 1816 Keats spent two months writing a poem. D. Endymion was about a real love story.

(4) While pursuing his dream of becoming a poet at first, John Keats was __________. A. determined B. experienced C. knowledgeable D. impatient

(5) What can we infer from the passage? A. Keats' family must have been very poor when he was young. B. Edmund Spenser was the greatest poet in Keats' time. C. It is likely that Keats rewrote his poem Isabella. D. The poem Hyperion wasn't completed by Keats.

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Most of us know about the Nobel Prize, especially the Nobel Peace Prize, but few of us know anything about the man who set them up. His name was Alfred Nobel. He was a great scientist and inventor himself. Besides, he had a big business. His business may surprise you. He made and sold explosives(炸药). His companies even made and sold weapons. Isn't this something that surprises you? Though Alfred Nobel had a lot of money from weapons, he hated war. He even set up the Peace Prize, hoping that there would be no war in the world.

He was one of the richest in Europe. When he died in 1896, he left behind him a lot of money and his famous will. According to his will, most of his money was placed in a fund(基金). He wanted the interest(利润) from the fund to be used as prizes every year. We know them as the Nobel Prizes. The Nobel Prizes are international. Alfred Nobel wanted the winners to be chosen for their work, not the country they came from.

Alfred Nobel had given his whole life to his studies and work and to the benefits of mankind. He made money all by his own efforts, but he left the world share his wealth. His inventions and wealth stay with the world for ever.

(1) Alfred Nobel did the following EXCEPT ______________ A. choosing the winners of Nobel Prize. B. making and selling weapons. C. setting up the Nobel Prize. D. making and selling explosives.

(2) Nobel wanted to set up the Nobel Peace Prize because _____. A. he hated war B. he liked to be honored by people C. he made enough money D. he wanted to get more interest from the fund

(3) Nobel Prizes come from _____. A. all Nobel's money in the fund. B. all Nobel's money in his company. C. the interest from the fund. D. people's donation.

(4) Nobel was a (an) _____ person in the world. A. interesting B. unselfish C. kind-hearted D. richest

(5) Which statement of the following is Right according to the passage? A. Nobel set up his company to sell clothes. B. Most of Nobel's money was used for the world wars. C. Nobel Prizes are only for some people from some special countries. D. Nobel worked hard in his life and saved lots of money for the world to share.

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Most of us know about the Nobel Prize, especially the Nobel Peace Prize, but few of us know anything about the man who set it up. His name was Alfred Nobel. He was a great scientist and inventor himself. Besides, he had a big business. His business may surprise you. He made and sold explosives (炸药). His companies even made and sold weapons (武器). Isn't this something that surprises you? The man who made money from weapons should set up the Nobel Peace Prize?

Though Alfred Nobel had a lot of money from weapons, he hated war. He hoped that there would be no war in the world. He was one of the richest in Europe. When he died in 1896, he left behind him a lot of money and his famous will. According to his will, most of his money was placed in a fund. He wanted the interest (利息) from the fund to be used as prizes every year. We know them as the Nobel Prizes. The Nobel Prizes are international. Alfred Nobel wanted the winners to be chosen for their work, not the country they came from.

Alfred Nobel had given his whole life to his studies and work and to the benefits of mankind. He made money all by his own efforts, but he let the world share his wealth. His inventions and wealth stay with the world for ever.

(1) What was Alfred's business? A. Making explosives and selling weapons. B. Not making and selling weapons. C. Making and selling explosives and weapons. D. Making weapons and selling explosives.

(2) Where do the Nobel Prizes come from? A. All the interest from the fund. B. All Nobel's money in his company. C. All Nobel's money in the fund. D. Some of the interest in the fund.

(3) Nobel was a ( an ) person in the world. A. interesting B. kind-hearted C. unselfish D. richest

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