Yu Guangzhong is a popular poet. He was well-known for his nostalgia he describes in his poems.
On Dec. 14. 2017, the famous Chinese poet Yu Guangzhong lost his life at the age of 89 in Taiwan. Yu was born in 1928 in Nanjing, Jiangsu. He and his family moved to Taiwan in the1950s. He lived and worked there until his death.
Nostalgia is Yu’s masterpiece, and he expresses his homesickness for the Chinese mainland when he was in Taiwan in it.
Published in1971, the poem keeps highly popular among Chinese speakers worldwide. The poem appears in Chinese high school textbooks.
Besides his achievements in poetry, Yu was also a successful essay writer, critic and translator.
Yu spent his whole life writing. “The reason why I stick to writing till today comes down to my passion for the Chinese language, "he once said in a2015 interview with People's Daily. He then added that this passion was strengthened by his love for his mother and his motherland.
Word Bank:
nostalgia n. 乡愁 critic n. 评论家 passion n.热情 strengthen vt. 加强
1.Yu Guangzhong is especially famous for _______________.
A.the nostalgia in his poems B.his death on Dec. 14
C.his love for Taiwan D.His excellent translations
2.What's the meaning of the underlined word “masterpiece"?
A.论文 B.杰作 C.稿件 D.短板
3.Which of the following is TRUE about Yu Guangzhong?
① He was born in Nanjing
② He is a successful essay writer
③ He loves his mother and motherland
④ He is loved by the readers in China Mainland
⑤ Yu Guangzhong doesn't like Taiwan
A.①②③⑤ B.①②④⑤ C.①②③④ D.①③④⑤
4.The passage may come from ________________.
A.a travel magazine B.a news report
C.a collection of poems D.a magazine on pictures
Word Bank:
contact vt&n.接触，联系maximum adj.最多的；
1.How much is the writing course?
A.￡30 B.￡60 C.￡95 D.125.
2.On Sunday a student can _________________.
A.take the writing course B.meet the native teachers
C.practice listening D have a speaking class
3.What time does the school close on Sunday?
A.At 5: 00 pm. B.At 8: 00 pm
C.At 9: 00 am. D.At 10: 00 am
4.What’s the number of the maximum students in the school?
A.30 B.60 C.80 D.90
听较长的对话,回答下列各个小题。
1.What’s the relationship between the two speakers?
A.Friends. B.Neighbors. C.A couple.
2.When will the woman hold a party?
A.This Saturday evening.
B.This Saturday afternoon.
C.This Sunday afternoon.
3.Where does the woman live?
A.Across the street. B.At the end of the street. C.Next to the man’s house.
4.Why will the woman hold a party?
A.To celebrate Christmas.
B.To thank the new neighbors.
C.To get to know the new neighbors.
听较长的对话,回答下列各个小题。
1.What time is the man going to get up tomorrow morning?
A.At 6:00. B.At 7:00. C.At 8:00.
2.Where would the man like to have a meal this evening?
A.In the street. B.In his room. C.In the dining hall.
3.What can we get from the conversation?
A.There is a post office near the hotel.
B.The man can get a free dinner in the hotel.
C.The man can use the Internet in the hotel.
Why is Jane crying?
A.Because she is hungry. B.Because she needs sleep. C.Because her toy is lost.
What does Mr. Smith mean?
A.Kate works hard at football training.
B.Kate should not stop football training.
C.Kate gives a good reason for her decision.
