(2019·廈門一中高三模擬)AlthoughitislessoftenreadthansuchWells'n...

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(2019·廈門一中高三模擬)Although it is less often read than such Wells' novels as TheWaroftheWorlds, the basic story of TheIslandofDr  Moreau is very well­known through several extremely loose film adaptations (改編). Prendick, a British scientist, has an accident at sea—and by chance finds himself on a mysterious island where Dr  Moreau and his assistant Montgomery are engaged in strange experiments of turning animals into humans.

Wells was a social reformer, and his novels reflected (反映) his thoughts and theories about human society. Much of Wells' writing concerns (either directly or indirectly) social class, but Moreau deals with the then­newly advanced theory of evolution (進化)—and then works to relate how that theory influences man's belief in God. Wells sometimes mentioned this in his novels, but nowhere in his work is this line of thought more clearly and specifically seen than here.

Sometimes Wells tries to influence his readers strongly, while on other occasions, he does it gently. But in TheIslandof  DrMoreau, Wells achieves a perfect balance of the two extremes. It is an impressive achievement, and in this sense I consider Moreau possibly the best of Wells' works. The novel is as interesting for the story it tells as it is for its themes that are still very important today.

Moreau is not as horrific as Wells' many other novels—he often included horror and cruelty in his science fiction. Still, this is not a book that you can read and then put away: it stays in your mind in a most disturbing way. strongly recommended.

篇章導讀：本文是一則書評。作者對英國科幻小說家赫伯特·喬治·威爾斯的作品《莫羅博士島》大加讚賞。

16．We learn from Paragraph 2 that Wells________.

A．expressed his ideas about society in his novels

B．didn't mention the theory of evolution in Moreau

C．used his pen to fight for human rights

D．paid little attention to social developments

17．What can be concluded from the text?

A．Most of Wells' novels remain unknown.

B．Wells was a science fiction writer.

C．TheIslandofDrMoreau is a horror story.

D．Wells' writing style is humorous.

18．The author's attitude towards TheIslandofDr  Moreau is that of________.

A．doubt                               B．unconcern

C．praise                              D．respect

【回答】

16.A　細節理解題。根據第二段第一句中的“his novels reflected (反映) his thoughts and theories about human society”可知，威爾斯的小說反映了他的社會思想和理論，故選A項。

17.B　細節理解題。根據最後一段第一句中的“he often ... in his science fiction”可知，威爾斯是一名科幻小說家。

18.C　推理判斷題。根據第三段第三句中的“and in this sense I consider Moreau possibly the best of Wells' works”和文章最後一句“strongly recommended.”可知，作者對《莫羅博士島》這部作品評價甚高，大為讚賞。

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