(2019·厦门一中高三模拟)AlthoughitislessoftenreadthansuchWells'n...

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(2019·厦门一中高三模拟)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 (改编). 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 (进化)—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.

篇章导读：本文是一则书评。作者对英国科幻小说家赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯的作品《莫罗博士岛》大加赞赏。

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　细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“his novels reflected (反映) his thoughts and theories about human society”可知，威尔斯的小说反映了他的社会思想和理论，故选A项。

17.B　细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句中的“he often ... in his science fiction”可知，威尔斯是一名科幻小说家。

18.C　推理判断题。根据第三段第三句中的“and in this sense I consider Moreau possibly the best of Wells' works”和文章最后一句“strongly recommended.”可知，作者对《莫罗博士岛》这部作品评价甚高，大为赞赏。

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