【单选题】Paragraph 2: Questions 2. What is the author’s opinion about masterpieces ?
A.
The author is very cautious on the matter. On the one hand, he believes that those acknowledged masterpieces are important to students. On the other hand, he realizes that all masterpieces do not necessarily provide enjoyable reading, because changing times and changing tastes have robbed them of their savour. Reading these masterpieces demands an effort of will, which has been proved by the author’s own experience.
B.
The author is very cautious on the matter. On the one hand, he believes that those acknowledged masterpieces are important to students. On the other hand, he realizes that all masterpieces provide enjoyable reading, because changing times and changing tastes have robbed them of their savour. Reading these masterpieces demands an effort of will, which has been proved by the author’s own experience.
【单选题】Paragraph 6: Questions 2. What is the author’s experience of skipping in reading?
A.
The author himself has acquired the trick of skipping. Once he begins to skip, he cannot stop. Consequently, he is never afraid of missing something valuable and has a sense of guilt. That makes him a good skipper.
B.
The author himself has acquired the trick of skipping. Once he begins to skip, he cannot stop. Even he may miss something valuable but he speeds up his reading. That makes him a good reader.
C.
The author himself has not yet acquired the trick of skipping. Once he begins to skip, he cannot stop. Consequently, he is always afraid of missing something valuable and has a sense of guilt. That makes him a bad skipper.