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Unit 5 Poems Using Language课时练习（原卷版）
- 有人可以告诉我刚才在这里大喊大叫的那个女孩是谁吗？
- The centenary of the birth of William Faulkner, one of the great modern novelists, was celebrated in September 1997. Faulkner wrote about the southern states of the United States of America where he grew up , and where his family had an important part to play in the history of that region . His work became a touchstone for insights into the troubled issues of southern American identity, race relations, and the family interrelationships of the old time southern gentry .
- Faulkner was born in New Albany , Mississippi on September 25, 1897. Despite his interest in writing, he left Oxford High School, Mississippi , without graduating . After World War I , he entered the University of Mississippi as a special student , a right to study which was granted to retired soldiers, although Faulkner had only finished training with the Air Force in Canada, and not entered combat .
- Faulkner began to write poems, a verse play, short stories and finished his first novel Sartoris in 1928. His fiction was centered for 14 of the 19 novels published during his lifetime in a fictional region called Yoknapatawpha County. The name is said to come from the Indian Chickasaw word meaning split land.
- In December 1950, Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. When he accepted it in Stockholm, his speech emphasized that he wished to continue writing, but in a positive way that affirmed the power of humanity to prevail over adverse circumstances. As he said in his speech, he still felt that, despite the threat of nuclear war then hanging over the world, the central concern of the writer should be " the problems of the human heart in conflict with itself ". He wanted the tensions and problems that he had cast the spotlight on in the southern states of America to be resolved by the life- affirming attitudes and actions of his characters. Like the playwright Tennessee Williams, Faulkner was a major voice who spoke for the troubled heart of the southern states of America. His achievement is all the more remarkable because, as a schoolboy, he was not only a frequent absentee but also reportedly failed to reach pass grades in English class. His collected short stories, novels, poems, and other writings form a legacy (遗产) of literature which casts profound illumination on the special culture of the South, a culture which developed from a history and social circumstances that were always unique.
- From the focus on a fictional county, and by remaining true to his view of a close-knit but real society that reflected the greater world around him, Faulkner in the end fashioned a legend of the Deep South that is one of the major achievements of the 20th century literature.
- 1.Which of the following statements about William Faulkner is NOT true？
- A.William Faulkner’s work focuses on several troubled problems of southern America .
- B. William Faulkner died one hundred years ago .
- C. Although William Faulkner did not graduate from high school , he had great interests in writing .
- D. William Faulkner once took part in the army when he was young.
- 2.Why did William Faulkner write about the southern states of America ?
- A. They were the place where he grew up and his family took an important role in the history of that region.
- B. His work became a touchstone.
- C. He cared about the troubled issues of southern America.
- D. He felt sympathy for the poor in southern America.
- 3.Which of the following statements about Tennessee William is true ?
- A. Both Tennessee William and William Faulkner are playwrights.
- B. Tennessee William was a major voice who spoke for the troubled people in southern America.
- C. Like Faulkner , he once won Nobel Prize for literature.
- D. Tennessee William had to pursue his writing career through difficult times.
- 4.What was William Faulkner’s attitude toward the troubled issues of southern America?
- A. He reflected them by writing and criticized them .
- B. He intended to call on the troubled people to rebel .
- C. The troubled issues of southern America just provided many elements for his novels .
- D. He advocated resolving them in positive attitudes and actions .
- Whether it's painting，or sculpting tiny cupcakes out of clay，making art is good for your mind and body.1. ______ But you don't have to be a full-time artist to get those health benefits.All you need to do is just making art.And the more you do it，the better.Here are things you need to know to start your creative art habit.
- 2.______ We tend to think that only people who are very skilled at art can call themselves artists，but everyone is capable of creative expression，says Kaimal，a leading researcher in art therapy.Her research has shown that there are no differences in health outcomes between experienced artists and green hands.3.______
- Start with what you enjoy - maybe something you've done before，maybe something you loved as a kid.Keep an open mind.Anything that engages your creative mind，such as finger painting，baking，knitting，etc，is good for you.And don't feel like you have to stick to one thing.4.______
- Think about making art like any healthy habit.Just as you make time to work out，you should make time for your artistic creation.5.______ Kaimal suggests setting up a corner table for your art supplies.Your creative corner is "kind of like a reminder，" she says. "It shows your commitment to invest in yourself and your well-being."
- B.Let it go that you're not an artist.
- C.Mix it up - do whatever you're in the mood for.
- D.Besides time，spare a physical space in your home for art.
- E.There are rules for how much time you should engage in art.
- F.The act of creation can reduce stress and improve your mood.
- G.So despite your skill level，you'll feel all the good things coming with making art.
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注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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