B

Frankenstein is one of the world’s most famous horror stories. It’s about a doctor who creates a new man from the body parts of dead people and brings it to life. But the experiment goes wrong and the monster(怪兽) kills the doctor and many others. The story has been read by millions since it was first published and in the last hundred years it has been made into dozens of movies. Many people are surprised to learn its writer was a 19-year-old woman, called Mary Shelley.

parents and when she was 13 she decided to become a writer. In 1812, she met the famous writer Percy Shelley and they soon got married. Sadly for Mary, their first child died soon after birth in Italy. In her diary, Mary wrote about a dream: “I dreamt that my little baby came to life again--- that it had only been cold and that we rubbed it before the fire and it lived.”

In 1816, Percy Shelley and 19-year-old Mary visited the poet Lord Byron at his home in Switzerland. Because of the bad weather they stayed indoors reading horror stories. One night, Byron asked everyone to write their own story. Mary thought of her dream and wrote the story Frankenstein.

Frankenstein was published when Mary was 21, and became a huge success. Many people didn’t think a 19-year-old woman could write so well and believed her husband was the real writer.

Although famous, Shelly life was full of sadness. Only one of her four children lived and in 1822 her husband died in a swimming accident. Mary was broken-heated and decided not to marry again. She devoted herself to her child and continued to write until her death in1851.

51.What do we know about the story Frankenstein?

A.It was really written by Mary Shelly husband.

B.It has been read by millions of people.

C.It was written to remember Shelly husband.

D.It is the most famous story in the world.

52.Where was Mary Shelley when she wrote the story Frankenstein?

A.In England. B.In Italy. C.In Switzerland. D.In France.

53.In which order do the following take place?

a.Bad weather made everyone stay indoors reading horror stories.

b.The story Frankenstein was first published.

c.Mary wrote about a dream in her diary.

d.Mary met the famous writer Percy Shelley.

e.Movies based on the story of Frankenstein were made.

A.a, c, b, e, d B.d, c, a, b, e C.c, a, b, d, e D.b, a, d, c, e

54.How old was Mary Shelley when she died?

A.43. B.48. C.51. D.54.

55.What can we learn about Mary Shelley from this passage?

A.She experienced a lot of sadness in her life.

B.She wasn’t considered a good writer during her life.

C.She was educated at her local school.

D.She became very rich because of the story Frankenstein.

C

61.Who is organizing the party?

A.The Evans Center on Erie Road.

B.The New York City Fire Department.

C.The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Shore.

D.The New York City Hospital.

62.What is the cheapest way to get to the party?

A.By bus. B.By train. C.By car. D.By boat.

63.Which of the following is true about the party?

A.Children under 12 are not allowed to attend.

B.All drinks for the first guests are free.

C.Tickets can only be bought online.

D.There are different activities for guests.

64.How much will a family of four(two parents and their 14-year-old twins)Pay to attend the party fiftieth drive and park there?

A.90 dollars. B.110 dollars. C.120 dollars. D.140 dollars.

65.What is the main purpose of the poster?

A.To raise money for young people

B.To tell people how to get to the party.

C.To advertise the dance party.

D.To explainthe rules of the party.