新素材诗歌药房 Deb Alma has opened a new branch of the Poetry Pharmacy (药房) on London's famous Oxford Street, offering literary (文学的) aid for problems with emotions (情绪) like broken hearts, sorrow, or anxiety. The shop provides comfort and encouragement through poetry and other books, reflecting poetry's historical role in dealing with deep emotions during events like weddings and breakups.
Though uncommon in UK education, poetry's popularity has grown recently due to "instapoetry (网络诗歌)", with writers like Rupi Kaur and Kae Tempest attracting young readers. Poetic interest further increased with a new translation of Homer and contributions from artists like Lana Del Rey.
The London Poetry Pharmacy, located above a lush store, features a collection of colourful books and a fun arrangement of "prescriptions (处方)" for feelings like depression and anxiety. This unique idea has become a big hit on social media, bringing in many different people who usually wouldn't read poetry.
Alma, who rediscovered her passion for poetry during her 40s while studying for a creative writing MA, started by touring as the "Emergency Poet" in a 1950s ambulance, giving out poems throughout the UK. She avoided offering advice, instead gifting carefully-chosen words.
Even though people were worried at first, the Poetry Pharmacy's special ideas and charm have received a lot of attention. The shop is very popular on the Internet, starting discussions about whether easy-to-read instapoetry is better than traditional poems. Dr J. T. Welsch from York University was doubtful about instapoetry at first. However, he now uses it in his classes because he sees it helps make poetry easier to understand and broadens what poetry can be.
Alma's aim is to get poetry closer to those seeking meaning in a busy world. Both Poetry Pharmacy locations try to create a sense of community through poetry, where visitors connect with poems in a comfortable and personal setting. Right now, the lively Poetry Pharmacy shows her big dream, representing a cultural centre in the middle of the city.
1. What is special about "Poetry Pharmacy"?
A. It uses books and poems to lift people's spirits.
B. It only sells academic and classic poetry books.
C. It teaches the history of literary works.
D. It offers medical treatments for emotional problems.
2. Which leads to the rising popularity of poetry?
A. Government's support for literature.
B. The increased sales of digital books.
C. The help of social media and artists.
D. The comeback of ancient traditions.
3. What kind of person is Alma?
A. Creative and thoughtful.
B. Responsible and honest.
C. Hard-working and brave.
D. Determined and outgoing.
4. What can we learn from the passage?
A. One is never too old to learn.
B. Don't judge a book by its cover.
C. Actions speak louder than words.
D. Think out of the box for solutions.
Though uncommon in UK education, poetry's popularity has grown recently due to "instapoetry (网络诗歌)", with writers like Rupi Kaur and Kae Tempest attracting young readers. Poetic interest further increased with a new translation of Homer and contributions from artists like Lana Del Rey.
The London Poetry Pharmacy, located above a lush store, features a collection of colourful books and a fun arrangement of "prescriptions (处方)" for feelings like depression and anxiety. This unique idea has become a big hit on social media, bringing in many different people who usually wouldn't read poetry.
Alma, who rediscovered her passion for poetry during her 40s while studying for a creative writing MA, started by touring as the "Emergency Poet" in a 1950s ambulance, giving out poems throughout the UK. She avoided offering advice, instead gifting carefully-chosen words.
Even though people were worried at first, the Poetry Pharmacy's special ideas and charm have received a lot of attention. The shop is very popular on the Internet, starting discussions about whether easy-to-read instapoetry is better than traditional poems. Dr J. T. Welsch from York University was doubtful about instapoetry at first. However, he now uses it in his classes because he sees it helps make poetry easier to understand and broadens what poetry can be.
Alma's aim is to get poetry closer to those seeking meaning in a busy world. Both Poetry Pharmacy locations try to create a sense of community through poetry, where visitors connect with poems in a comfortable and personal setting. Right now, the lively Poetry Pharmacy shows her big dream, representing a cultural centre in the middle of the city.
1. What is special about "Poetry Pharmacy"?
A. It uses books and poems to lift people's spirits.
B. It only sells academic and classic poetry books.
C. It teaches the history of literary works.
D. It offers medical treatments for emotional problems.
2. Which leads to the rising popularity of poetry?
A. Government's support for literature.
B. The increased sales of digital books.
C. The help of social media and artists.
D. The comeback of ancient traditions.
3. What kind of person is Alma?
A. Creative and thoughtful.
B. Responsible and honest.
C. Hard-working and brave.
D. Determined and outgoing.
4. What can we learn from the passage?
A. One is never too old to learn.
B. Don't judge a book by its cover.
C. Actions speak louder than words.
D. Think out of the box for solutions.
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1~4 ACAD
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了 Deb Alma 在伦敦著名的牛津街开设了一家名为“诗歌药房”的新店，为心碎、悲伤或焦虑等情感问题提供文学帮助。
1. A 细节理解题。根据第一段“... offering literary aid for problems with emotions like broken hearts, sorrow, or anxiety. The shop provides comfort and encouragement through poetry and other books...”可知，“诗歌药房”的特别之处是它用书籍和诗歌来帮助人们解决情感问题，提供安慰和鼓励，以振奋人们的精神。故选 A。
易错点拨 B 项“only”错误，根据倒数第二段可推测诗歌药房售卖网络诗歌；C 项“teaches”错误，诗歌药房没有这个作用；D 项“medical”错误，诗歌药房提供的是诗歌，是“文学”治疗或者“精神”治疗。
2. C 细节理解题。根据第二段“poetry's popularity has grown recently due to 'instapoetry', with writers like Rupi Kaur and Kae Tempest attracting young readers. Poetic interest further increased with a new translation of Homer and contributions from artists”可知，“网络诗歌”使诗歌更受欢迎，一些艺术家的贡献使人们对诗歌产生兴趣。所以社交媒体和艺术家的帮助导致诗歌越来越受欢迎。故选 C。
3. A 推理判断题。根据第一段可知，Deb Alma 开设了“诗歌药房”，为心碎、悲伤或焦虑等情感问题提供文学帮助，因此她是有创意的。根据第四段“Alma, who rediscovered her passion for poetry during her 40s while studying for a creative writing MA... giving out poems throughout the UK. She avoided offering advice, instead gifting carefully - chosen words.”可知她热爱诗歌，对于诗歌的作用有自己的想法，对于如何用诗歌帮助人们也有自己的想法，因此她是有想法的人。故选 A。
4. D 推理判断题。根据本文内容可知，人们可以通过阅读诗歌等来解决情绪问题，这一做法跳出了思维定式，为情感问题找到了其他解决方案，因此我们能从文章中学到“打破思维定势、寻求解决方案”。故选 D。
1~4 ACAD
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了 Deb Alma 在伦敦著名的牛津街开设了一家名为“诗歌药房”的新店，为心碎、悲伤或焦虑等情感问题提供文学帮助。
1. A 细节理解题。根据第一段“... offering literary aid for problems with emotions like broken hearts, sorrow, or anxiety. The shop provides comfort and encouragement through poetry and other books...”可知，“诗歌药房”的特别之处是它用书籍和诗歌来帮助人们解决情感问题，提供安慰和鼓励，以振奋人们的精神。故选 A。
易错点拨 B 项“only”错误，根据倒数第二段可推测诗歌药房售卖网络诗歌；C 项“teaches”错误，诗歌药房没有这个作用；D 项“medical”错误，诗歌药房提供的是诗歌，是“文学”治疗或者“精神”治疗。
2. C 细节理解题。根据第二段“poetry's popularity has grown recently due to 'instapoetry', with writers like Rupi Kaur and Kae Tempest attracting young readers. Poetic interest further increased with a new translation of Homer and contributions from artists”可知，“网络诗歌”使诗歌更受欢迎，一些艺术家的贡献使人们对诗歌产生兴趣。所以社交媒体和艺术家的帮助导致诗歌越来越受欢迎。故选 C。
3. A 推理判断题。根据第一段可知，Deb Alma 开设了“诗歌药房”，为心碎、悲伤或焦虑等情感问题提供文学帮助，因此她是有创意的。根据第四段“Alma, who rediscovered her passion for poetry during her 40s while studying for a creative writing MA... giving out poems throughout the UK. She avoided offering advice, instead gifting carefully - chosen words.”可知她热爱诗歌，对于诗歌的作用有自己的想法，对于如何用诗歌帮助人们也有自己的想法，因此她是有想法的人。故选 A。
4. D 推理判断题。根据本文内容可知，人们可以通过阅读诗歌等来解决情绪问题，这一做法跳出了思维定式，为情感问题找到了其他解决方案，因此我们能从文章中学到“打破思维定势、寻求解决方案”。故选 D。
