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Hans Christian Andersen: The Man Behind the Fairy Tales
Hans Christian Andersen was a famous Danish writer born in
1805. He came from a very poor family in Odense, Denmark. His
father was a shoemaker who loved reading and often told stories to
his son. Andersen was so fascinated by these stories.
Unfortunately, his father died when he was 11 years old. His
mother, Anne Marie Andersdatter, worked as a washerwoman to
support the family. They lived in a small, simple house, and life was not easy.
As a child, he didn't receive much formal education. He attended a local school
for poor children at seven years old. There, he learnt basic reading and writing.
When he was 14, Andersen moved to Copenhagen alone to follow his dream of
becoming an artist. He first tried working as an actor and singer. However, after
discovering his true talent for writing, he decided to further his education. With the
help of supporters, he attended a grammar school, even though he was older than the
other students.
After that, Andersen started to write not only fairy tales but also novels, poems,
and travel diaries. But he was particularly good at writing wonderful fairy tales. He
wrote more than 150 fairy tales in his life, including "The Little Mermaid", "The
Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor's New Clothes", and "The Little Match Girl". His
stories seem full of magic, but actually they explore themes like love, courage, and
being yourself.
His fairy tales have been translated into more than 100 languages. They
are read by children and adults all over the world. Although he passed away in 1875,
his stories still live on.
41. Which of the following shows the correct order of Andersen's life?
a. He found his talent in writing in Copenhagen.
b. His father died when he was very young.
c. He created many kinds of works.
d. He started his education in a school in Denmark.
e. Supporters helped him receive more education.
A. d-b-a-e-c B. b-d-e-a-c C. b-e-d-a-c D. d-e-b-a-c
42. What made Andersen love stories in his early years?
A. His own love for reading and writing.
B. The wonderful stories told by his father.
C. The local school he attended as a child.
D. His mother's hard work as a washerwoman.
43. Why did Andersen move to Copenhagen at age 14?
A. To help his mother support the family.
B. To try to become an artist.
C. To attend a school for poor children.
D. To receive formal education.
44. How does the author show Andersen's popularity?
A. By mentioning some of his famous works.
B. By describing his writing experience.
C. By giving the number of translations.
D. By listing many kinds of his works.
45. Why do people love Andersen's stories?
A. They are full of magical elements.
B. They love fairy tales.
C. They deal with meaningful themes about life.
D. They are very short and easy to read.
Hans Christian Andersen: The Man Behind the Fairy Tales
Hans Christian Andersen was a famous Danish writer born in
1805. He came from a very poor family in Odense, Denmark. His
father was a shoemaker who loved reading and often told stories to
his son. Andersen was so fascinated by these stories.
Unfortunately, his father died when he was 11 years old. His
mother, Anne Marie Andersdatter, worked as a washerwoman to
support the family. They lived in a small, simple house, and life was not easy.
As a child, he didn't receive much formal education. He attended a local school
for poor children at seven years old. There, he learnt basic reading and writing.
When he was 14, Andersen moved to Copenhagen alone to follow his dream of
becoming an artist. He first tried working as an actor and singer. However, after
discovering his true talent for writing, he decided to further his education. With the
help of supporters, he attended a grammar school, even though he was older than the
other students.
After that, Andersen started to write not only fairy tales but also novels, poems,
and travel diaries. But he was particularly good at writing wonderful fairy tales. He
wrote more than 150 fairy tales in his life, including "The Little Mermaid", "The
Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor's New Clothes", and "The Little Match Girl". His
stories seem full of magic, but actually they explore themes like love, courage, and
being yourself.
His fairy tales have been translated into more than 100 languages. They
are read by children and adults all over the world. Although he passed away in 1875,
his stories still live on.
41. Which of the following shows the correct order of Andersen's life?
a. He found his talent in writing in Copenhagen.
b. His father died when he was very young.
c. He created many kinds of works.
d. He started his education in a school in Denmark.
e. Supporters helped him receive more education.
A. d-b-a-e-c B. b-d-e-a-c C. b-e-d-a-c D. d-e-b-a-c
42. What made Andersen love stories in his early years?
A. His own love for reading and writing.
B. The wonderful stories told by his father.
C. The local school he attended as a child.
D. His mother's hard work as a washerwoman.
43. Why did Andersen move to Copenhagen at age 14?
A. To help his mother support the family.
B. To try to become an artist.
C. To attend a school for poor children.
D. To receive formal education.
44. How does the author show Andersen's popularity?
A. By mentioning some of his famous works.
B. By describing his writing experience.
C. By giving the number of translations.
D. By listing many kinds of his works.
45. Why do people love Andersen's stories?
A. They are full of magical elements.
B. They love fairy tales.
C. They deal with meaningful themes about life.
D. They are very short and easy to read.
答案
41.A 42.B 43.B 44.C 45.C
解析
【分析】
本题为关于安徒生生平的英语阅读理解题，共5道选择题，需结合原文细节逐一分析：第41题是事件排序题，需定位各事件的时间顺序匹配选项；第42-45题均为细节理解题，需找到原文对应问题的关键描述，选出正确答案。
【解析】
41. 解析：定位原文各事件的时间顺序：①d：7岁时在丹麦当地学校上学；②b：11岁时父亲去世；③a：14岁到哥本哈根后发现写作天赋；④e：支持者帮助他接受更多教育；⑤c：创作多种作品。顺序为d-b-a-e-c，对应选项A。
42. 解析：原文第一段提到“His father... often told stories to his son. Andersen was so fascinated by these stories”，说明是父亲讲的故事让他爱上故事，选B。
43. 解析：原文明确“When he was 14, Andersen moved to Copenhagen alone to follow his dream of becoming an artist”，所以目的是成为艺术家，选B。
44. 解析：最后一段提到“His fairy tales have been translated into more than 100 languages”，通过翻译数量体现受欢迎，选C。
45. 解析：倒数第二段指出“they explore themes like love, courage, and being yourself”，即故事有意义的主题，所以人们喜欢，选C。
【答案】
41.A 42.B 43.B 44.C 45.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、事件排序题
【点评】
本题围绕安徒生的生平与作品展开，主要考查对原文细节的定位与理解，难度适中，需学生快速提取关键信息。
【难度系数】
0.3
本题为关于安徒生生平的英语阅读理解题，共5道选择题，需结合原文细节逐一分析：第41题是事件排序题，需定位各事件的时间顺序匹配选项；第42-45题均为细节理解题，需找到原文对应问题的关键描述，选出正确答案。
【解析】
41. 解析：定位原文各事件的时间顺序：①d：7岁时在丹麦当地学校上学；②b：11岁时父亲去世；③a：14岁到哥本哈根后发现写作天赋；④e：支持者帮助他接受更多教育；⑤c：创作多种作品。顺序为d-b-a-e-c，对应选项A。
42. 解析：原文第一段提到“His father... often told stories to his son. Andersen was so fascinated by these stories”，说明是父亲讲的故事让他爱上故事，选B。
43. 解析：原文明确“When he was 14, Andersen moved to Copenhagen alone to follow his dream of becoming an artist”，所以目的是成为艺术家，选B。
44. 解析：最后一段提到“His fairy tales have been translated into more than 100 languages”，通过翻译数量体现受欢迎，选C。
45. 解析：倒数第二段指出“they explore themes like love, courage, and being yourself”，即故事有意义的主题，所以人们喜欢，选C。
【答案】
41.A 42.B 43.B 44.C 45.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、事件排序题
【点评】
本题围绕安徒生的生平与作品展开，主要考查对原文细节的定位与理解，难度适中，需学生快速提取关键信息。
【难度系数】
0.3
