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(选自外研版必修第二册 Unit 2)
THE REAL FATHER CHRISTMAS
Many people still remember the magic of Father Christmas from when they were children.As parents，they try to keep that magic alive for their children for as long as they can.
That is why LettersfromFatherChristmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year.The man who wrote these letters is one of the most famous names in English literature—J.R.R.Tolkien，author of TheLordoftheRings.The letters were Tolkien’s way of keeping Father Christmas alive for his four children，over a period of more than twenty years.
Every Christmas，an envelope with a North Pole stamp arrived.It was addressed to Tolkien’s children.Who could it be from? The children must have been very excited as they opened it.Inside，they would find a handwritten letter from Father Christmas.The letters were also beautifully illustrated—each must have taken its true author，Tolkien，a long time to complete.
The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life and adventures at the North Pole.A regular character in the letters was Polar Bear，who once climbed the North Pole (an actual pole in this case) and fell through the roof of Father Christmas’s house.In another letter，Father Christmas complained about how he could not stop his helpers playing games with the toys instead of wrapping them up.Interestingly，the letters did not contain the usual warnings to children that they might not receive their presents if they were not good.The letters did，however，change as Tolkien’s children got older：
...butifyoufindthatnotmanyofthethingsyouaskedforhavecome，andnotperhapsquiteasmanyassometimes，rememberthatthisChristmasallovertheworldthereareaterriblenumberofpoorandstarvingpeople.
LettersfromFatherChristmas tells us that as well as enjoying the adventures of Father Christmas，Polar Bear and other characters at the North Pole，we can all share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time.By expressing love for his children in such a special way，Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas.
词汇积累 1．magic n．魔力 2．address vt.写(收信人)姓名地址，致函 3．handwritten adj.手写的 4．illustrate vt.给(书籍、文章等)加插图 5．polar adj.地极的，极地的 6．complain v．抱怨，不满，发牢骚 7．warning n．警告，警示；告诫 8．starving adj.挨饿的，即将饿死的 |
1.What was J．R.R.Tolkien?
A．A famous person in science.
B．A popular man in literature.
C．A teacher who taught literature.
D．A father with humour.
2．Who wrote letters to Tolkien’s children?
A．Father Christmas.
B．A famous actor.
C．Tolkien.
D．Tolkien’s wife.
3．In one of the letters，what made Father Christmas unhappy?
A．The children played jokes on him.B．He hated climbing the North Pole.
C．He had no present.D．His helpers played games with the toys.
4．Which of the following can best describe Tolkien?
A．Generous.B．Troublesome.C．Caring.D．Boring.
答案精析
1．B 2.C 3.D 4.C
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