Question

Though Ayn Rand died more than twenty-five years ago，many Americans still argue about her．People also continue to talk about her ideas and her interesting life．

As a young child，Alisa loved books．She began to write her own stories，when she was only seven．She took classes in politics，history，law and writing．In 1926，she traveled to the United States and decided she would never leave．She also decided to change her name to“Ayn Rand．”Newly named，Rand moved to Hollywood，California to work in the movie business．Throughout the 1930s，she published two books，but did not earn much critical or popular recognition．

Then，in 1943，Rand’s famous book“The Fountainhead”was published．It took her seven years to write the novel．Twelve publishers rejected the book．However，a man named Archibald Ogden loved the story and convinced the Bobbs-Merrill company to publish it．“The Fountainhead”became a huge SUCCESS around the world．It has sold more than six million copies．It continues to sell about one hundred thousand copies each year．

“The Fountainhead”tells the story of a young building designer named Howard Roark．Roark wants to build interesting，modern-looking buildings．However，most people only want to see traditional designs．Roark loves designing and building more than anything in the world. But he refuses to compromise and make buildings he hates．Several people work against Roark and his goals．But in the end，Roark succeeds．

“The Fountainhead”is an unusual novel for many reasons．It is more than 700 pages long，far longer than most books people read for entertainment．More importantly，it also includes discussions of philosophy，which are not usually found in popular books．Most critics did not like“The Fountainhead”．But readers loved it．In 1949，it was made into a popular movie．

She lived quietly in New York City until she died in 1982．She is still one of the most loved，and hated American thinkers and writers．

1.When did Alisa decide to change her name to Ayn Rand?

A．When she began to write her own stories．

B．When she decided to settle in the US．

C．When she took classes in politics and writing．

D．When she moved to Hollywood，California．

2.Which of the following is true of Rand’s famous book“The Fountainhead”?

A．It cost the author eight years to complete．

B．It was loved by all the twelve publishers．

C．It was finally published by Archibald Ogden．

D．It was a great Success around the world.

3.What can we learn about Howard Roark?

A．He wants to build interesting，traditional buildings.

B．He loves designing and building anything in the world.

C．He has to give in and make buildings he hates.

D．He achieves his goals and eventually gains success.

4.“The Fountainhead”is an unusual novel mainly because_______．

A．it is far longer than most books for entertainment

B．it was well-received by most critics and readers

C．it also includes discussions of philosophy

D．it was made into a popular TV play in 1949

Answer

1.B

2.D

3.D

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了Ayn Rand，尽管她25年前去世，但是许多美国人仍然在为她争论。同时人们也继续谈论她的想法和她的有趣的生活。

1. 细节理解题。根据第二段中In 1926，she traveled to the United States and decided she would never leave．She also decided to change her name to“Ayn Rand．”可知，当她决定定居在美国的时候，她决定改名字。故选B。

2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The Fountainhead” became a huge SUCCESS around the world．可知，D项正确。

3. 细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句Several people work against Roark and his goals．But in the end，Roark succeeds．可知，他实现了自己的目标，最后获得成功。故选D。

4. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中More importantly，it also includes discussions of philosophy，which are not usually found in popular books．可知，主要是因为它还包括哲学的讨论，而这在流行书籍中通常找不到。故选C。

【名师点睛】

事实询问题，这类试题通常以疑问词what/who/when/where/why/how引起的特殊问句，就文章中某一词语、某一句子、某一段落或某一具体细节和事实进行提问。解答此类试题首先要弄清题目和每一个选项的含义，然后按题目要求寻找与之相关的细节，正确估计答案来源。同时要注意题目和文章中的暗示作用，特别注意辨别各种信息，确认各种信息。5.

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