第一步　速读--了解文章主题和段落大意

　　速读P72－73教材课文，匹配段落大意

　　1．Part 1(Paras.1－3)　 A．Tang poetry and two famous poets－Du

　　 Fu and Li Bai.

　　2．Part 2(Paras.4－6) B．The Tang Dynasty and the culture，

　　 technology and progress of its time.

　　【答案】　1－2 BA

　　第二步　细读--把控文章关键信息

　　细读P72－73教材课文，选择最佳答案

　　1．What was the difference between Du Fu and Li Bai's poetry?

　　A. If Du Fu was a realist，then Li Bai was a romantic.

　　B．Du Fu enjoyed painting and music；Li Bai began a life of travel and poetry.

　　C．Du Fu never became famous; Li Bai was not so successful.

　　D．Du Fu thought of himself as a failure; Li Bai wrote more than a thousand poems.

　　2．What was the relationship between Du Fu and Li Bai?

　　A．They were all poets.

　　B．They were not government officials.

　　C．They were all very poor at that time.

　　D．Du Fu is known for his friendship with Li Bai.

　　3．Why was Tang poetry so great?

　　A. The poets in that time had a better chance of getting good jobs.

　　B．It was a period with an explosion of talent，and the appearance of many new forms.

　　C．Du Fu and Li Bai influenced a lot of people.

　　D．Trade with foreign countries created a tolerant and cosmopolitan culture.

　　4．What were the benefits of trade with foreign countries?

　　A. Many foreigners came to live in Chinese towns，bringing with them their own religions and customs.

B．It was a time of expansion.