2021年广东专插本（英语）真题试卷_3.docx

本文格式为Word版，下载可任意编辑 PAGE 1 PAGE 1 2021年广东专插本（英语）真题试卷 一、1.  1.Washington Irving was Americas first man of letters to be known internationally. His works were received enthusiastically both in England and in the United States. He was, in fact, one of the most successful writers of his time in either country, delighting a large general public and at the same time winning the admiration of fellow writers like Scott in Britain and Poe and Hawthorne in the United States. The respect in which he was held was partly owing to the man himself, with his warm friendliness, his good sense, his politeness, his gay spirits, his artistic integrity, his love of both the Old World and the New World. Thackery described Irving asa gentleman, who, though himself born in no very high sphere, was most finished, polished, witty; socially the equal of the most refined Europeans. In England he was granted an honorary degree from Oxford—an unusual honor for a citizen of a young, uncultured nation—and he received the medal of the Royal Society of Literature; America made him ambassador to Spain. Irvings background provides little to explain his literary achievements. A gifted but delicate child, he had little schooling. He studied law, but without zeal, and never did practice seriously. He was immune to his strict Presbyterian(长老会教徒的)home environment, frequenting both social gatherings and the theater.  What is the most proper comment on Irving?  A．His works were very popular in England and the United States. B．He was respected by many fellow writers.C．He gained international fame by his personality and his works.D．He is a gentleman. 2.  What can we infer from Thackerys description about Irving?  A．Irving tried to show elegance in society. B．Irvings parents were not aristocratic(贵族的) .C．Irvings social grace was as same as most refined Europeans.D．Irving was inferior to Europeans of refinement. 3.  Why is it unusual that Irving was granted an honorary degre