These days I have been reading an interesting book called Robinson Crusoe. Do you know about it? It was written by Daniel Defoe. Have you heard of him? He was a famous English writer, who was born in London in 1660 and died in 1731.
Robinson Crusoe is one of the world's most popular adventure(冒险) novels. It tells a story about an English sailor, whose name is Robinson Crusoe. He is caught in a heavy storm at sea on his way to Africa. After floating(漂浮) for some time, he arrives at an island, where there are no people. In order to survive, Robinson searches for food, builds a hut, makes tools and raises animals with his strong determination(决心) as well as his wisdom. He comes back to the human society after living on the island for about 28 years.
The novel shows us the experiences of a brave man and it also introduces us the spirit of never giving up. It is so popular that it has been translated into many foreign languages and is loved by readers from all over the world.
()1. Daniel Defoe was a famous .
A. English sailor B. Japanese sailor
C. American writer D. English writer
()2. The underlined word “survive” means “” in Chinese.
A. 休闲 B. 生存
C. 清洗 D. 探险
()3. How long has Robinson Crusoe lived on the island?
A. For about 18 years. B. For about 20 years.
C. For about 28 years. D. For about 38 years.
()4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Robinson Crusoe is the world's most popular adventure novel.
B. Robinson Crusoe is on the way to Africa when he meets the heavy storm.
C. Robinson Crusoe uses his determination and wisdom to live on the island.
D. Robinson Crusoe has been translated into many foreign languages.

C
【短文大意】小说《鲁滨孙漂流记》已被翻译成多国语言，深受全世界人民的喜爱。
1. D 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中“He was a famous English writer...”可知，他是一位英国作家。
2. B 【解析】词义猜测题。根据画线单词的后文“Robinson searches for food, builds a hut, makes tools and raises animals...”可推测，画线单词意为“生存”。
3. C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中“He comes back to the human society after living on the island for about 28 years.”可知，他在岛上住了大约28年。
4. A 【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段中“Robinson Crusoe is one of the world's most popular adventure novels.”可知，《鲁滨孙漂流记》是世界上最受欢迎的冒险小说之一，而不是只有它最受欢迎。