职称英语综合类阅读理解第24篇The Romance of Arthur逐句翻译
中考英语小说理解练习题50题含答案解析
中考英语小说理解练习题50题含答案解析1. In "Jane Eyre", Jane was sent to the red - room as a punishment. What made the red - room so frightening for Jane?A. It was cold and darkB. There was a strange noiseC. She thought she saw a ghostD. All of the above答案：D。
解析：在《简·爱》中，红房子对于简来说非常恐怖。
首先它又冷又暗，这是环境上的恐怖因素。
其次里面有奇怪的声音，这增加了恐怖氛围。
而且简认为自己看到了鬼魂，综合这些因素，所以答案是D，这些都使得红房子令简害怕。
2. In "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", Tom had to whitewash the fence. Why did his friends end up helping him?A. Tom promised to give them moneyB. Tom made it look like funC. They were afraid of TomD. They wanted to please Tom's aunt答案：B。
解析：在《《汤姆·索亚历险记》里，汤姆要刷篱笆。
他的朋友最后帮他是因为汤姆把刷篱笆这件事弄得看起来很有趣，让朋友们觉得刷篱笆是一件有意思的事情，而不是因为汤姆承诺给钱、朋友们害怕汤姆或者想取悦汤姆的姨妈，所以答案是B。
3. In "Jane Eyre", who was Mr. Rochester's mad wife?A. Blanche IngramB. Bertha MasonC. Mrs. FairfaxD. Adele Varens答案：B。
九年级英语故事文学价值练习题50题答案解析版
九年级英语故事文学价值练习题50题答案解析版1. In "Pride and Prejudice", Elizabeth Bennet is initially prejudiced against Mr. Darcy mainly because of his _.A. wealthB. prideC. family backgroundD. appearance答案：B。
解析：在《傲慢与偏见》中，伊丽莎白最初对达西先生有偏见主要是因为他表现出来的傲慢。
达西先生的傲慢态度让伊丽莎白觉得他不可一世，这是推动故事发展的重要因素之一。
从文学角度看，这种人物之间因性格特点产生的误解和矛盾，是构建故事冲突的关键，体现了人物形象塑造对情节发展的推动作用。
2. In "Jane Eyre", what makes Jane Eyre different from other female characters at that time?A. Her beautyB. Her obedienceC. Her strong sense of self - worthD. Her family background答案：C。
解析：在《《简·爱》中，简·爱的强烈自我价值感使她不同于当时的其他女性角色。
她不因为自己的贫穷和低微身份而自卑，敢于追求平等、爱情和尊严。
从文学价值上看，这一人物形象的塑造反映了当时女性意识的觉醒，是作品具有进步意义的体现。
3. In "Pride and Prejudice", the theme of the novel is mainly about _.A. love and marriageB. social class differencesC. family relationshipsD. friendship答案：A。
高一文学鉴赏英语阅读理解30题
高一文学鉴赏英语阅读理解30题1<背景文章>"Jane Eyre" is one of the most renowned English novels. Written by Charlotte Bronte, it tells the story of a young orphan girl named Jane Eyre.Jane's early life was full of hardships. She was ill - treated by her aunt and cousins at Gateshead Hall. However, Jane was a strong - willed girl. She was sent to Lowood School, where she faced more difficulties such as poor living conditions and strict discipline. But she also met some kind - hearted people there like Miss Temple.As she grew up, Jane became a governess at Thornfield Hall. There she fell in love with Mr. Rochester, the master of the house. Mr. Rochester was a complex character. He was often moody and had a dark secret in his past. Jane was attracted to his intelligence and his passionate nature.The main plot takes a turn when Jane discovers that Mr. Rochester is already married to a mad woman locked in the attic. Heartbroken, Jane decides to leave Thornfield Hall. She endures great poverty and suffering during her journey. Eventually, she is taken in by the Rivers family.The theme of the novel is multi - faceted. It includes the search for love, independence, and equality. Jane Eyre is a strong advocate for women's rights. She refuses to be a mistress and demands to be treated asan equal in a relationship.In terms of literary value, "Jane Eyre" is a masterpiece. It has vivid descriptions of the English countryside and the different social classes. The characters are well - developed and the language is rich and powerful. It has influenced countless other works of literature and continues to be a popular read even today.1. <问题1>What was Jane Eyre's situation at Gateshead Hall?A. She was treated very well by her aunt and cousins.B. She was ill - treated by her aunt and cousins.C. She was ignored by her aunt and cousins.D. She was the favorite of her aunt and cousins.答案：B。
八年级名著赏析英语阅读理解25题
八年级名著赏析英语阅读理解25题1<背景文章>"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is a world - famous novel written by Mark Twain. This book has left a profound mark on the history of American literature.The main character, Tom Sawyer, is a very vivid and complex figure. Tom is a mischievous boy. He often gets into all kinds of troubles at school and at home. For example, he once played hooky from school just to go fishing and have fun by the river. However, beneath his naughty exterior, Tom has a kind heart. He is very brave when facing difficulties. When he and his friend Becky were lost in the cave, he didn't panic but tried his best to find a way out. His intelligence also showed up in this situation. He used his wits to mark the paths they had passed to avoid getting more lost.One of the most classic plots in the book is the whitewashing of the fence. Tom was punished to whitewash the fence. At first, he thought it was a very boring and tiring job. But then, he cleverly made his friends believe that whitewashing the fence was a very interesting and cool thing. So his friends were willing to help him do it, and he even got some small "gifts" from them in return. This plot not only shows Tom's cleverness but also reflects the simple and interesting relationship between children.The literary value of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is multi - faceted. It vividly depicts the life of American children in the 19th century, including their joys, sorrows, growth and confusion. It also uses a lot of humorous language and vivid descriptions, which makes the whole story full of vitality. It has influenced generations of readers around the world, making people understand the unique charm of American literature at that time.1. What is Tom Sawyer like according to the passage?A. He is always well - behaved.B. He is a mischievous but kind - hearted boy.C. He is a coward.D. He is only interested in study.答案：B。
2024中考英语热点时文阅读专练专题05 外国文学作品
2024届中考英语：热点时文阅读-外国文学作品01（2023·江苏淮安·校考一模）Huck is my name, Huckleberry Finn. The story started when my best friend, Tom Sawyer and I found $12,000 in a cave. That money made us rich. We got $6,000 each. Judge Thatcher, an important man in St. Petersburg, put it in the bank, and now we get a dollar a day interest (利息).Then a kind old lady called Douglas invited me to live with her because I haven’t got a family or a home. My mother died a long time ago, then my dad, Pap, disappeared. He was a violent (暴力的) man especially when he drank a lot, which was most of the time, and he often beat me. I was scared of him. I didn’t go to school like the other boys of my age. I lived on the streets and in the woods.My life changed after I lived with Douglas. She gave me a bed to sleep in and bought new clothes for me. She read stories to me and taught me how to eat at a table. But then her sister Miss Watson arrived. She brought her black slave (奴隶) Jim with her. I liked Jim but I didn’t like Miss Watsonvery much. She often shouted at me.Douglas sent me to school every day. I didn’t like going there at first because learning was very difficult. But when I could read and write a bit, I didn’t mind going.The months passed and winter came. The weather got cold. One morning I woke up and there was snow on the ground. On my way to school I saw some footprints outside Douglas’s house. There was a cross on the heel (脚后跟) of the left one. My heart jumped. Only one person wore boots with a cross on the left heel! Pap!“He’s heard about my ________” I thought. “And he wants it!”That night I went to see Jim. Jim had a magic ball made of animal hair. There was a spirit inside the ball that could answer people’s questions about the future.—Adapted from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn1．How did Huck get the money which was put in the bank?A．Huck’s father gave it to him.B．Huck’s mother left it to him before she died.C．Douglas gave it to him.D．He and Tom Sawyer found it in a cave.2．How did Huck feel about the life with Douglas?A．He hated his new life.B．He didn’t mind his new life.C．He felt satisfied with his new life.D．He wanted to get away from his new life. 3．Which word can be put in the “__________”?A．life B．spirit C．secret D．money4．Which is the right order of what happened in the story?①Douglas sent Huck to school.②Huck’s mother died.③Douglas invited Huck to live with her.④Douglas read stories to Huck.A．③②④①B．②③④①C．③④②①D．②④③①02（2023·江苏镇江·统考中考真题）Katie was waiting for Gulliver’s calls. Instead, she just heard sparrows making noise in the bushes. “Maybe Gulliver missed the harbour.” Dad said. After breakfast,Katie took her camera to the harbour. All the colourful boats made pretty pictures, but not the one she wanted most.Katie waved to Ernest, her uncle’s neighbour, on the boathouse. The gull’s name, Gulliver, was given by him. The gull’s size and his single leg made the bird itself different. But Ernest told Katie what Gulliver did that first summer Katie and her dad came caught everyone’s attention. Young Katie lay in her stroller (婴儿车) on the floating dock (码头) when Uncle Ralph and Dad were repairing boats nearby. The waves from the passing boat made Katie’s stroller shake strongly. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Gulliver made the loudest cry. Dad and uncle rushed to Katie and stopped the stroller from falling into the water. They kept a close eye at Katie after that. Another summer Katie was three years old, she liked to touch everything. But Dad didn’t watch her every minute when she tried to catch small ducks around or fish from water. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” The gull’s cry brought Dad back in time. He stopped Katie as she tried to follow the small ducks running towards water. Several summers passed, and Gulliver continued to call out as Katie tried new things.This summer Katie did the usual by-the-sea things she’d learned to do. One day, she rowed a boat out but was trapped on a rock by a storm. As she looked up and tried to catch the last warmth of the sunshine through dark clouds, she saw a single white feather. A gull feather? She searched the sky for an answer. Putting her arms around knees, she closed eyes to hold in the tears (眼泪). “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Katie sat up. “Katie! Katie!” Soon, Dad and Uncle Ralph appeared. “How lucky! We heard Gulliver as we came around the rocks,” Uncle Ralph said, “At least… it sounded like him. Strange, he was nowhere in sight.” Katie remembered the feather. “I thought I heard him, too.”—Adapted from the story by Gillian Richardson5．Katie took a camera to the harbour in order to take a picture of ________.A．Gulliver B．Ernest C．sparrows D．boats6．What’s the right order of the following events about Katie?①She was trapped on a rock by a storm.②She lay in her stroller on the floating dock.③She followed the small ducks running towards water.A．①②③B．①③②C．②③①D．②①③7．Which of the following can show the change of Katie’s feelings in Paragraph 3?A．sad—peaceful—excited B．sad—excited—nervousC．helpless—hopeful—thankful D．helpless—thankful—nervous8．What’s the best title for the story?A．Katie and Gulliver B．Katie’s HolidaysC．Katie and Dad D．Katie’s Tears03（2023·江苏宿迁·校联考一模）Marie didn’t like Eva’s friendship with Tom, so she told her husband that she didn’t want any smell of horses in the house. St Clare told Tom to stop working with the horses. Eva told her father she liked going for walks with Tom. So Tom had orders to leave what he was doing when Eva needed him. Eva and Tom spent a lot of time together.Tom noticed that St Clare didn’t look after his money and his house very well, and that he spent too much money on the wrong things. He started making some suggestions, and soon St Clare understood that Tom’s business advice was very good. After some time Tom started to look after the house expenses（费用）.Tom also noticed that his master didn’t take anything seriously and didn’t live well, and this worried him. One night St Clare went to a party where he drank too much. He came home very late, and Tom and another slave（奴隶）had to help him to get into bed. Tom went into his room and prayed（祈祷）for his master.The morning after, St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him. Tom took the money but he didn’t move.“Well, Tom, what are you waiting for?” said St Clare. “Is everything alright?”“I’m afraid not, Master,” said Tom.“What’s the problem? You look very serious.”“I feel very bad, Master. I thought that Master was always going to be good to everybody.”“Well, Tom, am I not? Do you need anything?”“No, Master is always good to me. But there is someone that Master isn’t good to.”“What do you mean?”“I thought about it last night. Master isn’t good to himself.”St Clare felt his face become red, then he laughed. “Oh, Tom!” said St Clare, with tears in his eyes. “Well, you’re right. Never again, Tom, I promise.”—Adapted from Uncle Tom’s Cabin9．Tom was asked to, leave what he was doing to ________A．work with horses B．go for walks with EvaC．spend some time with St Clare D．look after money for St Clare10．In Paragraph 3, the thing that worried Tom is ________.A．St Clare asked Tom to look after his moneyB．St Clare drank too much every dayC．St Clare didn’t look after himself well and didn’t live wellD．St Clare didn’t look after Tom well11．The underlined word “himself ” in Paragraph 12 is ________.A．Maria B．St Clare C．Eva D．Tom12．According to the passage, the correct order of the story is ________.a. Maria was unhappy with Eva’s friendship with Tom.b. St Clare felt moved and joyful when he laughed.c. St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him.d. Tom’s master spent too much money on the wrong things.A．adcb B．abcd C．badc D．dabc13．From the passage, we know that Tom was a ________ person.A．lazy but smart B．kind but stupidC．caring and brave D．lazy and stupid04（2023·湖南长沙·统考二模）The Adventures of Huckleberry Fine by Mark Twain is one of the first Great American Novels. It was also one of the first major American novels ever written by using Local Colorism（地方色彩主义）. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is famous for its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi River.This book is about how a boy called Huck set the slave（奴隶）free and realized his dream of living an adventures life. In order to get out of his father’s control. Hook pretended that he was dead by Jim, who is practical and loyal to friends. Jim went together with Huck in the journey, and theybecame friends after experience. scenes of adventures. In their voyage, they met two frauds（骗子）. One called himself king, the other duke. Because of the king, Jim got caught by his master. By an expected chance, Huck and Tom, best friend of Hack. Got together, and they decided to set Jim free. At last, they made it.Although the book has been popular with young readers since it came out, the book immediately became controversial（有争论的）and has remained so today because the Southern society that it satirized（讽刺）had already been history.14．Where did the story happen in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? ________ A．Along the Mississippi River.B．In the southern states.C．In Canada.15．What is the plot（情节）of the story? ________①Huck met a run-away slave. Jim.②Huck met two frauds.③Huck pretended to be dead.④Jim was caught by his master and then set free.A．①②③④B．③①②④C．③②①④16．What does the underlined word “pretended” mean in Paragraph 2 ________.A．否定B．承认C．假装17．We can read the following in the passage EXCEPT ________.A．history of Local ColorismB．Huck’s life experienceC．popularity of the book18．What can we learn from the passage? ________A．It’s Buck’s dream to live a peaceful life.B．The book has gained a lot of attention.C．Huck succeeded in setting Jim free on his own.05（2023·吉林长春·统考一模）They left the busy streets and went to a part of the town Scrooge never visited. It was a terrible place. The streets were dirty, and the smell was very bad. The housesand shops were of the poorest kind. The people were all thin, dirty, and they looked very ill. Everything was ugly.They came to where an old man sat. He was selling dirty pieces of cloth, smelly old bones, and all kinds of old and useless things. As they watched, two old women and an old man, equally dirty, smelly, and ugly came into the shop. They carried large bags.“Come and sit by the fire,” the shopkeeper said. “Tell me what you have to sell me.”“Nothing a dead man will miss,” the first woman said with a nasty（让人讨厌的）laugh.“If he wanted to keep them after he was dead, why wasn’t he a good man when he was alive? If he had been, he would have had someone to look after him. He would not have died alone.”“That’s very true,” said the second woman, putting a few clothes on the floor. “He got the death he deserved.” She pointed at the clothes. “What will you give me for those, Joe?” She asked the shopkeeper, adding, “I did no wrong taking them from the dead man’s house.”The shopkeeper looked at everything the woman wanted to sell him and put a price on it. Then he added everything up. The final amount was very small.“That’s not much,” the woman said.“Take it or leave it,” the shopkeeper said. “I won’t pay a penny（便士）more.”—Taken from A Christmas Carol根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
九年级经典名著英语阅读理解30题
九年级经典名著英语阅读理解30题1<背景文章>"Jane Eyre" is a renowned classic novel. Set in the 19th - century England, it tells the story of a young girl named Jane Eyre. Jane was an orphan who had to endure a harsh childhood. She was mistreated by her aunt and cousins at Gateshead Hall. Despite such a difficult start, Jane was a strong - willed and independent - minded individual.She was sent to Lowood School, a place with strict rules and often cruel conditions. However, Jane didn't let these hardships break her spirit. Instead, she studied hard and developed her own values and beliefs. At Lowood, she also made some friends and learned a great deal about life and the world.As she grew older, Jane became a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she met Mr. Rochester, a complex and brooding man. Jane fell in love with him, but their relationship was full of challenges. Rochester had a dark secret in his past, which threatened their future together.Jane Eyre's character is a remarkable one. She is a symbol of female empowerment in a male - dominated society. She refuses to be a passive victim of circumstances and stands up for herself. For example, when she was mistreated by her aunt, she bravely confronted her. The novel alsoreflects many social phenomena of the time, such as the inequality between the rich and the poor, and the limited opportunities for women.1. <问题1>A. What was Jane Eyre's situation at Gateshead Hall?A. She was treated kindly by her aunt and cousins.B. She was mistreated by her aunt and cousins.C. She was the favorite of everyone in the house.D. She had a lot of freedom.答案：B。
中考英语文学阅读的情感体验单选题40题
中考英语文学阅读的情感体验单选题40题1. In "Jane Eyre", when Jane found out that Rochester was already married, she felt _.A. happyB. sadC. angryD. indifferent答案解析：B。
在《简·爱》中，简深爱着罗切斯特，当她发现罗切斯特已经结婚这个事实时，她的爱情梦想破灭了。
这种情况对她来说是一个沉重的打击，她不可能是快乐的（A选项）；虽然她可能有愤怒的情绪，但更多的是悲伤，因为她失去了和心爱的人在一起的希望，所以B比C更合适；她也绝不是冷漠的《（D选项），她对罗切斯特有深厚的感情。
2. In "A Tale of Two Cities", when Sydney Carton sacrificed himself for Charles Darnay, his feeling was _.A. regretfulB. determinedC. fearfulD. hesitant答案解析：B。
在《 双城记》中，悉尼·卡顿决定为查尔斯·代尔那牺牲自己。
他的行为是经过深思熟虑的，他带着坚定的决心走向死亡，目的是为了成全他所爱的人，所以是坚定的（B选项）。
他不是后悔的（A选项），因为这是他自己主动的选择；他也不是害怕的（C选项），他勇敢地面对死亡；他在做这个决定时也不是犹豫的《（D选项），他已经下定决心。
3. In "Pride and Prejudice", when Elizabeth first rejected Mr. Darcy's proposal, Mr. Darcy felt _.A. surprisedB. indifferentC. amusedD. relieved答案解析：A。
2015年职称英语(综合类)B级阅读理解题目和答案背诵版
*第十七篇Eiffel Is an Eyeful引人注目的埃菲尔铁塔
*第十八篇Goal of American Education美国教育的目标
*第十九篇The Family家庭
*第二十篇Tales of the Terrible Past可怕的过去
*第二十一篇Spacing in Animals动物间的间隔距离
*第二十二篇Some Things We Know about Language我们知道的关于语言的一些事情
*第二十三篇The Only Way Is Up只好向上
(新增) *第二十四篇The Romance of Arthur 亚瑟的传奇
*第二十五篇Income收入
*第二十六篇Seeing the World Centuries Ago看许久以前的世界
*第二十七篇Importance of Services服务业的重要性
*第二十八篇The National Park Service国家公园的服务机构
*第二十九篇*第二十九篇I’ll Be Bach 我也能成为巴赫
*第三十篇”Lucky” Lord Lucan---Alive or Dead “幸运的”鲁肯伯爵——是死是活
* 第三十一篇Pool Watch泳池监护
*第三十二篇The Cherokee Nation柴罗基部落
*第三十三篇Oseola McCarty老妇人Oseola McCarty。
2016年职称英语综合类阅读理解(考试用)
2016 年职称英语综合类阅读理解50 篇第一篇Telling Tales about People1、This passage …about_ the … and biographies.2、Helen Keller wrote_ an autobiography. _______.3、Auto… because they__ want to … light ______.4、The writer … passage by__ defining it ______.5、Diverse means_ varied or different第二篇Outside -the-classroom Learning Makesa Big Difference1、An…student leaders Will not … in it.2、American…mostly for Building friendship.3、Who is Katie Rowley? She's a senior student.4、What…successful end? Passion.5、The…replaced by Polish.第三篇Shark Attack!1、After …, the shark_ swam away _.2、It…great whites often…escape _3、Which …of paragraph 4? are.4、The word … 4 means_ great whites'_5、What is … paragraph? We now… animals.第四篇Feast on Turkey and Good Wishes at Thanksgiving1、On Halloween, children…as Ghosts.2、When are…eaten? On Thanksgiving.3、Thanksgiving is…for Providing them … lives.4、Many children …because_They can …food.5、The first … in 1620.第五篇The Travels of Ibn Battuta1、What is…about? The adventures…Battuta.2、Which of …line 5? left to go to.3、The Sultan …because Ibn Battuta…Mecca.4、Which of …with? Ibn Battuta…today.5、Why did …home? The Sultan…return.第六篇Native American Pottery1、In the …means having to …business.2、The second …through steps in process.3、The Sail …known for black potteyr..4、Traditional … pottery take a lot of time。
高一文学鉴赏英语阅读理解30题
高一文学鉴赏英语阅读理解30题1<背景文章>"Jane Eyre" is a renowned classic English novel written by Charlotte Bronte. Charlotte Bronte was born in 1816 in Thornton, Yorkshire, England. She was one of the three Bronte sisters who were all noted for their contributions to English literature.The story of "Jane Eyre" mainly revolves around the life of the eponymous heroine, Jane Eyre. Jane is an orphan who endures a difficult childhood. She is mistreated by her aunt and cousins at Gateshead Hall. Later, she is sent to Lowood School, a charity school where the conditions are harsh, but she manages to receive an education. As she grows up, Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester. Mr. Rochester is a complex character, brooding and passionate. He has a dark secret in his attic - his insane first wife. When Jane discovers this on their wedding day, she flees Thornfield in despair.The theme of the novel is multi - faceted. It explores themes of love, independence, social class, and the search for self - identity. Jane Eyre is a strong - willed and independent woman, which was quite revolutionary for the Victorian era. She refuses to be a mistress to Mr. Rochester and demands to be treated as an equal in love.The literary value of "Jane Eyre" is immeasurable. It is a prime example of the bildungsroman genre, showing the growth and development of a young woman. The novel's vivid descriptions of the settings, from the gloomy Gateshead Hall to the mysterious Thornfield, create a strong sense of atmosphere. Moreover, Bronte's use of the first - person narrative gives the reader an intimate view of Jane's thoughts and feelings.1. <问题1>Who is the author of "Jane Eyre"?A. Emily BronteB. Charlotte BronteC. Anne BronteD. Jane Austen答案：B。
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The Romance of Arthur亚瑟的传奇
Most cultures have some sort of hero who represents the best values of what its people believe in. 很多文化都有某类能代表他们民族深信的价值观的英雄。
The unusual thing about King Arthur is that legends of his heroism have persisted for several centuries and spread far beyond England, the place where they began. 有关亚瑟王的不同寻常的事情就是他的英雄主义传奇已经持续了几个世纪，并且影响力早已超越它所诞生的英国。
The earliest stories of King Arthur represent him as a warrior who fought and subdued the invading Norsemen in the years around A. D. 700. 在有关亚瑟王早期的故事中，他是一个战士，他在公元约700年抗击、震慑入侵的北欧人。
This much of the Arthurian tale is probably based on fact. 许多这类亚瑟王的故事大概是基于事实。
Whether called Arthur or not, there is a body of evidence supporting the existence of such a warrior. 无论是否叫作亚瑟，大量证据证明是有这样一个战士存在的。
It is the later embellishments of the tale whose authenticity is questionable. 后来这些故事被美化修饰，使得它们的真实性受到质疑。
According to these, Arthur was born in a castle in Tintagel on the stormy western coast of England and because he was the illegitimate son of King Uther
Pendragon,根据这些故事，我们知道亚瑟出生在位于英国西海岸廷塔杰尔的一座城堡里，这里经常狂风暴雨。
由于亚瑟是国王UtherPendragon的私生子，he was spirited away by the magician Merlin and his true identity kept from him. 所以他被巫师Merlin偷偷地带走，因此他不知道自己的真实身份（他的真实身份与他分离）。
He became king after freeing the sword Excalibur from the stone into which it was thrust. 在王者之剑从它刺穿的石头中拔出时，他才成为国王。
He married the beautiful Guinevere and assembled in his court all the noblest knights of the land, 他娶了美丽的Guinevere，并且召集所有贵族骑士来到他的王宫，including Lancelot, with whom Guinevere would later be unfaithful to him. 这其中就包括Lancelot，后来Guinevere背叛了他。
He was finally defeated in battle by his illegitimate son Mordred, and his body was spirited away to the isle of AValon.亚瑟王最终在决斗中被他的私生子Mordred打败，他的尸体被偷偷地运到阿瓦隆岛上。
This romantic tale greatly appealed to the English and the French in the Middle Ages, when the code of chivalry—ideal qualities of knighthood- constituted an important part of many stories. 这个传奇故事对中世纪的英国人和法国人很有吸引力，那个时候骑士精神的道德标准——骑士的理想的品格——是许多故事中很重要的一部分。
Tales of the heroism of
Galahad, Percival, Gawain, and many other of Arthur's knights were circulated as well. Galahad，Percival，Gawain，以及其他亚瑟王的骑士的英雄主义故事也都传播开来。
In England today, there are many sites claiming apiece of the Arthurian an legend. 在今天的英国，有许多地方都宣称是亚瑟王传奇遗址的一部分。
There is a mined castle at Tintagel. Near Glastonbury are the remains of an ancient abbey where Arthur’s and Guinevere's bodies were supposedly exhumed in the 12th century. 廷塔杰尔还有一座成为废墟的城堡。
格拉斯顿堡附近还有一座古代修道院的遗迹，据说亚瑟王和Guinevere的尸体在12世纪就在这里被挖掘出来。
Neither of these proves that the legend is true, but they do keep its mystique alive.这些都不能证明传奇的真实性，但是它们却让这种神秘气氛延续下去。
词汇：
Arthur n.亚瑟（中世纪传奇故事中的不列颠国王，圆桌骑士团的首领）
authenticity n.可靠性，真实性
spirit v.偷偷地带走；拐走；绑架
warrior n. 战士，勇士
chivalry n. 骑士
subdue v. 制服，慑服
embellishment n. 美化，修饰
mystique n. 神秘气氛
注释：
1. This much of theArthurian tale……：许多这类亚瑟王的故事
2. ...was spirited awayby ……被偷偷地带走……
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练习：
1. King Arthur’s famer was ______
A. Lancelot
B. Avalon
C. Mordred
D. Uther Pendragon
2. The writer seems to feel that the truth aboutArthur is that he ______.
A. existed
B. was married to Guinevere
C. had many knights
D. was born at Tintagael
3. The information in the second paragraph ismostly
presented in ______.
A. spatial order
B. order from latest to earliest
C. order from earliest to latest
D. order from least persuasive
4. In the last paragraph the word “exhumed” means_____
A. dug up from the grave
B. buried
C. quarreled over
D. built a church around
5. Another good title for this passage would be ______
A. Kings in the Seventh Century
B. The Knights of the Round Table
C. Real or Legend?
D. Arthur’s Marriage to Guinevere.。