2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语(浙江卷)
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绝密★启用前2018年6月普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(浙江卷)英语选择题部分第一部分听力做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will James do tomorrow?A. Watch a TV program.B. Give a talk.C. Write a report.【答案】B【解析】此为听力题,解析略2. What can we say about the woman?A. She’s generous.B. She’s curious.C. She’s helpful.【答案】C【解析】此为听力题,解析略3.When does the train leave?A. At 6:30.B. At 8:30.C. At 10:30.【答案】C【解析】本题为听力题,解析略。
4.How does the woman go to work?A. By car.B. On foot.C. By bike.【答案】B【解析】本题为听力题,解析略。
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Doctor and patient.【答案】A【解析】此为听力题,解析略第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
2018年下半年浙江省普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分35分)第一节(共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
AThe most welcome sight on a cold, wet winter night in London is the familiar shape of a London taxi cab approaching with its yellow "for hire" sign shining brightly. That shows it is ready to pick you up. Travelling by taxi in London is not just a way of going from one place to another. It is an experience to be enjoyed and remembered.The main reason for this is the drivers, who are called “cabbies.”Many of them are true Cockneys. This means they were born in the heart of London andspeak their own special dialect (方言)of English. All of them know every streetand famous building in the city, and all of them love to talk. A simple twenty-minute journey across town can become very interesting. You may have a discussion about the government and its leaders or a friendly talk about the driver's Aunty Nellie! One thing is for sure, it will never be boring. Cabbies know all the latest news about film stars, the Royal Family, government leaders, and popular singers or actors and actresses.They also know the best places to eat, shop and relax. And they can take you straight to any large hotel, department store, theatre or museum. They know the shortest way possible without even looking at a map, because everyone who wants to become a taxi driver must pass a very difficult examination in order to get a license to drive a taxi. The exam is called “The Knowledge.” It is a written test, and in it drivers are asked the shortest way from one place to another. Theymust take into account the time of day --in rush hour, a longer route(路线)maybe quicker -- and describe the best way. Moreover they must never forget the one-way streets!21. From what can we tell that someone is a Cockney?A. Their interest.B. Their manners.C. Their speech.D. Their appearance.22. What does the author suggest by mentioning “Aunty Nellie” in paragraph 2?A. Passengers are full of curiosity.B. Cabbies’ topics are wide-ranging.C. Aunty Nellie is popular in London.D. Londoners are friendly to each other.23. What is the purpose of “The Knowledge”?A. To qualify one to drive a taxi.B. To assess one’s driving skills.C. To test drivers’ ability to write.D. To check taxi drivers’ memory.BThis month millions of American kids can forget about classroom bells and set off for grandparents' homes, sleep-away camps and lifeguard stands. But summer vacation hasn't always been a birth right of U.S. school children. Beforethe Civil War, schools operated on one of two calendars (日历), neither of which included a summer vacation. Rural (农村的)schooling was divided into summerand winter terms, leaving kids free to help with the farm work in the spring planting and fall harvest seasons. Urban students, meanwhile, regularly had as many as 48 weeks of study a year, with one break per quarter.In the 1840s, however, educational reformers like Horace Mann moved to combine the two calendars out of concern that rural schooling was not enough and that overusing of young minds could lead to nervous disorders. Summer appeared as the obvious time for a break: it offered a rest for teachers, fit in the farming calendar and reduced doctors' concern that packing students into hot classrooms would promote the spread of disease.But people’s opinion about the modern U.S. school year, which averages 180 days, is still divided. Some experts say its pleasant but lazy summer break, which took hold in the early 20th century, is one of the reasons math skills and graduation rates of U.S. high schoolers ranked well below average in two international education reports published in 2007. Others insist that with childrenunder increasing pressure to devote their down time to internships(实习)orstudy, there's still room for an institution that protects the lazy days of childhood.24. What did the rural school calendar before the Civil War allow children to do?A. Enjoy a summer vacation.B. Take a break each quarter.C. Have 48 weeks of study a year.D. Assist their parents with farm work.25. What did the educational reformers do in the 1840s?A. They introduced summer vacation.B. They shortened rural school terms.C. They promoted the study of farming.D. They advocated higher pay for teachers.26. Why are some people unhappy about the modem U.S. school year?A. It pushes the teachers too hard.B. It reduces the quality of education.C. It ignores science instruction.D. It includes no time for internships.CI start every summer with the best of intentions: to attack one big book from the past, a classic that I was supposed to have read when young and ambitious. Often the pairings of books and settings have been purely accidental: “Moby Dick” on a three-day cross-country train trip; “The Magic Mountain”in a New England beach side cottage with no locks on the doors, no telephones or televisions in the rooms, and little to do beyond row on the salt pond. Attempting “The Man Without Qualities” on a return to Hawaii, my nativestate, however, was less fruitful: I made it through one and a quarter volumes (册),then decided that I’d got the point and went swimming instead.But this summer I find myself at a loss. I’m not quite interested in Balzac, say, or “Tristram Shandy.”There’s always “War and Peace,”which I've covered some distance several times, only to get bogged down in the “War”part, set it aside for a while, and realize that I have to start over from the beginning again, having forgotten everyone’s name and social rank. How appealing to simply fall back on a favorite - once more into “The Waves”or“Justine,” which feels almost like cheating, too exciting and too much fun to properly belong in serious literature.And then there’s Stendhal’s“The Red and the Black,” which happens to bethe name of my favorite cocktail(鸡尾酒)of the summer, created by MichaelCecconi at Savoy and Back Forty. It is easy to drink, and knocking back three or four seems like such a delightful idea. Cecconi’s theory: “I take whatever’s fresh at the green market and turn it into liquid."The result is a pure shot of afternoon in the park, making one feel cheerful and peaceful all at once, lying on uncut grass with eyes shut, sun beating through the lids…27. What can we infer about the author from the first paragraph?A. He has a cottage in New England.B. He shows talents for literature.C. He enjoys reading when traveling.D. He admires a lot of great writers.28. What do the underlined words “get bogged down” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Get confused.B. Be carried away.C. Be interrupted.D. Make no progress.29. Why does the author say reading his favorite books feels like cheating?A. He finishes them quickly.B. He should read something serious.C. He barely understands them.D. He has read them many times before.30. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. The Books of SummerB. My Summer HolidaysC. To Read or Not to ReadD. It’s Never Too Late to Read第二节(共5小题:每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2018年下半年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语科听力部分(浙江卷)简析2018年11月浙江高考英语听力比2017年11月浙江高考英语听力难度略有提高,分析如下:1. 语速:157词/分(比2017年11月浙江卷每分钟快7词)2. 录音稿总词数:856词(比2017年11月浙江卷多3词)3. 语音:美音4. 录音人:Sharon Gralapp Joe Edwards(与2017年11月浙江卷一样)详见以下统计:考点统计表录音数据统计表话题统计表答案分布表2018年下半年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语科听力部分(浙江卷)详细分析注:蓝色标记为对照往年新增分析角度听力部分要求考生听懂有关日常生活中所熟悉的话题,如:断网、选中文名、比赛、笔墨用完、求助搭便车、入住宾馆、参加聚会、日常生活、公交服务调查、新型水稻。
与往常相同,听力部分中有10 段听力材料,其中的 5 段较短,另 5 段则较长。
话题覆盖面广,对话内容逻辑清楚,话语流畅。
所考查的听力微技能包括:理解主旨和要义、获取事实性的具体信息、对所听内容作出简单推断、理解谈话人的意图、观点和态度。
问题涉及多个方面,多个角度,采用what-, who-, when-, why-, how-,where- 等多种特殊疑问句。
第一节(Text 1)1. What does the woman want to do?A. Watch TV.B. Go for a walk.C. Access the Internet.【分析】考查考生获取事实性具体信息的能力。
根据女士所说的I mean how can I reconnect to it. 可知女士想要做的是重新连上网。
【答案】C【语言知识】down adj(计算机或计算机系统)停机;停止运行reconnect v 再连接;再接合【语音】连读The Internet is dow n a gain. Oh, what ca n I do?The re are a lo t o f things to do.失去爆破I don’(t) mean that. I mean how can I reconne(ct) to it.(Text 2)2. Why would the woman like to have a Chinese name?A. She is taking a Chinese class.B. She will be working in China.C. She has made some Chinese friends.【分析】考查考生获取事实性具体信息的能力。
2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(浙江卷)英 语注意事项:1.答题前,先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上,并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后,用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答:用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4.考试结束后,请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
选择题部分第一部分 听力做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will James do tomorrow? A. Watch a TV program. B. Give a talk. C. Write a report.2. What can we say about the woman? A. She’s generous. B. She’s curious. C. She’s helpful.3. When does the train leave?A. At 6:30.B. At8:30.C. At 10:30. 4. How does the woman go to work? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student.C. Doctor and patient. 第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
绝密★启用前2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语选择题部分第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15B. £9.18C. £9.15答案是C.1. What does the woman think of the movie?A. It's amusing.B. It's exciting.C. It's disappointing.2. How will Susan spend most of her time in France?A. Traveling aroundB. Studying at a school.C. Looking after aunt.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Going out.B. Ordering drinks.C. Preparing for a party.4. Where are the speakers?A. In a classroomB. In a libraryC. In a bookstore5. What is the man going to do?A. Go on the Internet.B. Make a phone call.C. Take a train trip.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
绝密★启用前2018年6月普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(浙江卷)英语选择题部分第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
学@科网1. What will James do tomorrow?A. Watch a TV program.B. Give a talk.C. Write a report.2. What can we say about the woman?A. She’s generous.B. She’s curious.C. She’s helpful.3. When does the train leave?A. At 6:30.B. At 8:30.C. At 10:30.4. How does the woman go to work?A. By car.B. On foot.C. By bike.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Doctor and patient.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman regret?A. Giving up her research.B. Dropping out of college.C. Changing her major.7. What is the woman interested in studying now?A. Ecology.B. Education.C. Chemistry.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(浙江卷)第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. What will James do tomorrow?A. Watch a TV program.B. Give a talk.C. Write a report.2. What can we say about the woman?A. She’s generous.B. She’s curious.C. She’s helpful.3. When does the train leave?A. At 6:30.B. At 8:30.C. At 10:30.4. How does the woman go to work?A. By car.B. On foot.C. By bike.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Doctor and patient.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman regret?A. Giving up her research.B. Dropping out of college.C. Changing her major.7. What is the woman interested in studying now?A. Ecology.B. Education.C. Chemistry.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(浙江卷)英语临考冲刺卷一(word版)本试卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5 分, 满分7. 5 分)听下面5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后, 你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the speakers go for a picnic?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By bike.2. What does the woman mean?A. Dan didn’t follow her.B. Dan missed the first part.C. Dan understood what she said.3. When do the afternoon classes start?A. At 2:30 pm.B. At 2:00 pm.C. At 1:30 pm.4. What’s probably the woman?A. An air hostess.B. A pianist.C. An actress.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. An art exhibition.B. A painting.C. An art market.第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5 分, 满分22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5 秒钟;听完后, 各小题给出5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
2018年6月普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语(浙江卷)选择题部分第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
【B】1. What will James do tomorrow?A. Watch a TV program.B. Give a talk.C. Write a report.【C】2. What can we say about the woman?A. She’s generous.B. She’s curious.C. She’s helpful.【C】3. When does the train leave?A. At 6:30.B. At 8:30.C. At 10:30.【B】4. How does the woman go to work?A. By car.B. On foot.C. By bike.【A】5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Doctor and patient.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
【B】6. What does the woman regret?A. Giving up her research.B. Dropping out of college.C. Changing her major.【A】7. What is the woman interested in studying now?A. Ecology.B. Education.C. Chemistry.听第7段材料,回答8、9题。
绝密★启用前 A.Meet his friend. B. Ask Harry for help. C. Go to the airport with him.2018 年下半年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试第二节( 共15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分22.5 分)英语听下面 5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A 、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间本试题卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
全卷共12 页,选择题部分 1 至9 页,非阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
选择题部分10 至12 页。
满分150 分,考试时间120 分钟。
_听第 6 段材料,回答第6、7 题。
__ __ __选择题部分6. Where are the speakers? (_ 第一部分听力( 共两节,满分30 分) B. In a hotel. C. In a restaurant.___ --------------------_ 做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的_ (卷___ 答案转涂到答题纸上。
C. $204.号_第一节( 共5 小题;每小题 1. 5 分,满分75 分) 听第7 段材料,回答第8 至10 题。
生_考_ _听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选8. Whose birthday is it? (__--------------------__出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有_ _ 上 A.Sarah's B. Michael's. C. Rebecca's._ __ __ 关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
_ 9. When will the birthday party begin?((___ __ _ A.At 6:15. B. At 6:30. C. At 7:00._ _例:How much is the shirt?_ __ _ )))))))))_ _ 10. What does the man want to know?--------------------_ __ _ 答 A. £9. 15. B.£9. 18. C. £9.15._ _ A . What to buy. B. Who to call. C. Where to park.名_答案是 C姓_听第8 段材料,回答第11 至13 题。
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分) 做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will James do tomorrow? A. Watch a TV program. B. Give a talk. C. Write a report. 2. What can we say about the woman? A. She’s generous. B. She’s curious. C. She’s helpful. 3. When does the train leave? A. At 6:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 10:30. 4. How does the woman go to work? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman regret? A. Giving up her research. B. Dropping out of college. C. Changing her major. 7. What is the woman interested in studying now? A. Ecology. B. Education. C. Chemistry. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8. What is the man? A. A hotel manager. B. A tour guide C. A taxi driver. 9. What is the man doing for the woman? A. Looking for some local foods. B. Showing her around the seaside.C. Offering information about a hotel. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an office. B. At home. C. At a restaurant. 11. What will the speakers do tomorrow evening? A. Go to a concert. B. Visit a friend. C. Work extra hours. 12. Who is Alice going to call? A. Mike. B. Joan. C. Catherine. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the woman meet the man? A. To look at an apartment. B. To deliver some furniture. C. To have a meal together. 14. What does the woman like about the carpet? 2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语(浙江卷) 第 2 页 共 7 页 A. Its color. B. Its design. C. Its quality. 15. What does the man say about the kitchen? A. It’s a good size. B. It’s newly painted. C. It’s adequately equipped. 16. What will the woman most probably do next? A. Go downtown. B. Talk with her friend. C. Make payment. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17. Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Movie fans. B. News reporters. C. College students. 18. When did the speaker take English classes? A. Before he left his hometown, B. After he came to America. C. When he was 15 years old. 19. How does the speaker mainly talk about? A. He’s proud. B. He’s sympathetic. C. He’s grateful. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. How education shaped his life. B. How his language skills improved. C. How he managed his business well. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分35分) 第一节(共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A In 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a century—most experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719—but nobody wanted to do it professionally. The steam-powered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy(识字)rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors, often with something like “By a lady.”Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral, or just plain bad. In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose characters — from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim— were held up as moral touchstones. Today Dickens’ greatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon(名人堂) of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa. How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them. It’s partly true that Dickens’ style of writing attracted audiences from all walks of life. It’s partly that his writings rode a wave of social, political and scientific progress. But it’s also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center. No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens such a singular writer. But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible — and important for our own culture—to understand how he made himself a lasting one. 21. Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century? A. They were difficult to understand. B. They were popular among the rich. C. They were seen as nearly worthless. D. They were written mostly by women. 22. Dickens is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress________. A. his reputation in France B. his interest in modern art C. his success in publication D. his importance in literature 23. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?