专题强化练十九 组合练(六)<br />Ⅰ.阅读理解<br />Betty Smith's first novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, became <br />immediately popular when it was published in 1943.The story is set <br />in the years of 1900 to 1920.It tells of Francie Nolan and her parents，<br />who were born to immigrants，and their struggle to provide for their <br />family.Smith says she based the story on her own experiences <br />growing up in the neighbourhood of Williamsburg in Brooklyn，a <br />borough(城市的行政区) of New York City.It's widely believed that <br />the character of Francie is based on Smith.<br />The tree of the book's title refers to the big Tree of Heaven <br />which grows near the family's apartment building，despite attempts <br />to get rid of it.It's a symbol for Francie herself.Francie is determined <br />to survive and improve her life，despite things that get in her way: <br />her father is an alcoholic and dies，her mother doesn't care about <br />Francie's dreams and her family is almost constantly poor.<br />The novel tells the story of how Francie's parents，Johnny and <br />Katie Nolan，met as teenagers.Katie later became pregnant，and they <br />married before either of them had turned 20.Despite his charm and <br />good nature.Johnny is an alcoholic who can't hold a job.Katie <br />supports the family by cleaning apartment buildings.This went <br />against tradition，as the man was usually the one with the job who <br />provided for the family.Francie enjoys learning ， and idolizes her <br />father，who shares her dreamy nature and vivid imagination.He lies <br />to get Francie into a better school，realizing it's what will make her <br /> <br />happiest.<br />Readers experience the scenes in Brooklyn from Francie's point <br />of view.She observes the neighbourhood's people and events from the <br />fire escape outside the family's apartment.<br />Family plays a key role throughout A Tree Grows in <br />Brooklyn.Katie tries hard to provide for her family when Johnny <br />can't.The children work afterschool jobs to support their mother <br />after Johnny dies.Additionally，Francie sacrifices her savings to send <br />her brother to school.<br />Smith's book is still a popular read for many young women even <br />though it's more than 70 years old.<br />【语篇解读】 本文介绍了贝蒂·史密斯的小说《布鲁克林有棵<br />树》，具体讲述了作者的创作背景、创作过程和书的内容。这本书虽<br />然已经出版 70 多年了，但是书中主人公对待生活不屈不挠的精神，<br />仍然受到许多年轻女士的欢迎。<br />1 ． Which of the following is TRUE about A Tree Grows in <br />Brooklyn?<br />A．It is an autobiography of Betty Smith.<br />B．It is Betty Smith's most popular book.<br />C．It sets the story in New York in the 1940s<br />D．It tells of immigrant's life in New York.<br />解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知这本小说的内容，它<br />讲述了身为移民的弗朗西和她的父母努力去养活他们的家人的故事。<br />故选 D 项。<br />答案：D<br />2．What role does the Tree of Heaven play in Francie's life?<br /> <br />A．It accompanies her growth.<br />B．It represents her struggle in life.<br />C．It contributes to her success.<br />D．It makes her dream come true.<br />解析：推理判断题。根据第二段第二句可...
