The next day Sir Henry Baskerville, Dr Mortimer and I take the train to Devon. Sherlock Holmes drives with me to Paddington Station and asks me to write to him with all the 1. ______(fact). The last thing he says is: "Keep your gun near you night and day, 2. ______ make sure Sir Henry does not go out alone, especially in the dark."
The journey on the train is quick and pleasant. As we reach Devon, we see the moor(荒野). It is a large grey hill, like something from a dream. The train arrives at a small station. A wagon(四轮马车) and two horses are waiting for us. 3. ______(sudden) we see a soldier with a gun watching the road.
"What is 4. ______(happen), Driver?" asks Dr Mortimer.
Our driver turns around, "They are looking for a criminal from the local prison, Sir Selden, the famous 5. ______(murder)."
I shiver(发抖) and Sir Henry looks 6. ______(worry). At last we see a big dark building with two tall towers. It is Baskerville Hall. "Welcome, Sir Henry! Welcome to Baskerville Hall!" A tall man, Barrymore, the butler(男管家), 7. ______(open) the door of the wagon. Barrymore takes the bags to our rooms. My room is next door to Sir Henry's. Before I go to bed, I look out of my window 8. ______ the trees, rocks, and the sad-looking moor. In 9. ______ middle of the night, I hear a sound. I sit up in bed and listen. It sounds like a woman 10. ______(cry). Who is it? Am I dreaming or is it real?
—Adapted from The Hound of the Baskervilles
任务2 阅读表达
中考新考法 开放式谈读后感 What do you think of the story?
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任务1:1.facts 2.and 3.Suddenly 4.happening 5.murderer 6.worried 7.opens 8.at 9.the 10.crying
任务2:It's attractive.(开放性题目,答案不唯一,符合情理即可。)

根据情境1—3及其情境任务,在下面的读书报告中写出你最喜欢的侦探故事作家的名字,并阅读一本他(她)写的一本代表作(或片段),将你的阅读感受写下来。

Grammar Exercises
电子错

| Name of the writer | Agatha Christie |
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| Name of the book | Murder on the Orient Express |
| Your feelings | Reading Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express was an absolutely captivating experience. Christie's masterful storytelling drew me into the mysterious world of the luxurious train journey, where a series of intricate clues and suspicious characters unfolded. The plot was tightly woven, with every detail meticulously(细致地) crafted to build suspense and intrigue. The reveal of the murderer was a shocking twist that I didn't see coming, demonstrating Christie's brilliance in crafting unpredictable narratives. Overall, this book is a timeless classic that showcases Christie's unparalleled (无与伦比的) talent in the detective genre, leaving me thoroughly entertained and eager to explore more of her work. |