[单项选择]Owing to the great genius of the 14th century poet ______ the British native literature was sufficiently vigorous and experienced in assimilating foreign influences without being subjected by them.

[单项选择]Who was the first great American poet to use free verse
A. Edgar Allen Poe.
B. Walt Whitman.
C. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
D. Henry David Thoreau.

[单项选择]______ made his name as a great poet with the publication of An Essay on Criticism in 1711.
[A] Alexander Pope [B] John Bunyan
[C] Daniel Defoe [D] Jonathan Swift

[单项选择]（）is an American poet whose great work Leaves of Grass written in unconventional meter and rhyme, celebrates the self, death as a process of life, universal brotherhood, and the greatness of democracy.
A. E.E.Cummings
B. Walt Whitman
C. Robert Frost
D. Ezra Pound

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On February 14th many people in the world celebrate an unusual holiday. St. Valentine’s Day, a special day for lovers. Valentines are cards usually red and shaped like hearts with messages of love written on them. Lovers send these cards to each other on that day, often without signing their names.
The origin of this holiday is uncertain but according to one story it gets its name from a Christian named Valentine who lived in Rome during the 3rd century A.D. His job was to perform marriages for Christian couples. Unfortunately the Emperor of Rome didn’t allow Christian marriages. So they had to be performed in secret. Finally Valentine was arrested and put into prison. While he was in prison he fell in love with the daughter of the prison guard. After one year the Emperor offered to release Valentine if he would stop performing Christian marriage. Valentine refused and so he was killed on February, 270 A.D. Before he was killed Valentine sent a love letter to
A. celebrate Valentine’s birthday
B. prove this holiday is unusual
C. show their love and affection
D. send messages of friendship

[单项选择]The Black Death, which ravaged England in the 14th century, carried off （　）.
A. 3/4 of the population
B. 1/4 of the population
C. 1/5 of the population
D. 1/2 of the population

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On February 14th many people in the world celebrate an unusual holiday, St. Valentine’s day, a special day for lovers. Valentines are cards, usually red and shaped like hearts, with messages of love written on them. Lovers send these cards to each other on that day, often without signing their names.
The origin of this holiday is uncertain but according to one story it gets its name from a Christian named Valentine who lived in Rome during the 3rd century A.D.. His job was to perform marriages for Christian couples. Unfortunately the emperor of Rome didn’t allow Christian marriages. So they had to be performed in secret. Finally Valentine was arrested and put into prison. While he was in prison he fell in love with the daughter of the prison guard. After one year the Emperor offered to release Valentine if he would stop performing Christian marriages. Valentine refused and so he was killed on February, 270 A.D.. Before he was killed Valentine sent
A. The possible origin of St. Valentine’s Day.
B. The love story of a Christian named Valentine.
C. A story about Valentines.
D. An unusual holiday.

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Valentine’ s Day
February 14th welcoming spring. It is very popular to send cards and flowers to express love. Sometimes people put their love message in a heart-shaped box of chocolate, or a bunch of flowers tied with red ribbons. Many couples arrange romantic dinners by candle light for this occasion. Universities also hold a Sweethearts’ Ball for the young students to celebrate the Valentine’ s Day.
Easter Day
It is the second of the two most important religious holidays for Christians. On the Easter morning, millions of people gather at open spaces to salute another Easter dawn for there is a rising of hope and joy. Eggs and bunnies are those symbols often associated with Easter. The Easter Parade is very popular in the United States. The most famous one is along the Fifth Avenue in New York City. University students usually have a "Spring Break" to return home to spend the holiday with their parents.
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A. It is sentimental and full of accidents.
B. It is religious and full of love.
C. It is romantic and full of love.
D. It is unpractical and full of daydreams.
E. It is horrible and full of fun.
F. It is peaceful and full of happiness.
G. It is religious and full of hope.

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On February 14th many people in the world celebrate an unusual holiday, St. Valentine’s day, a special day for lovers. Valentines are cards, usually red and shaped like hearts, with messages of love written on them. Lovers send these cards to each other on that day, often without signing their names.
The origin of this holiday is uncertain but according to one story it gets its name from a Christian named Valentine who lived in Rome during the 3rd century A.D.. His job was to perform marriages for Christian couples. Unfortunately the emperor of Rome didn’t allow Christian marriages. So they had to be performed in secret. Finally Valentine was arrested and put into prison. While he was in prison he fell in love with the daughter of the prison guard. After one year the Emperor offered to release Valentine if he would stop performing Christian marriages. Valentine refused and so he was killed on February, 270 A.D.. Before he was killed Valentine s
A. He performed a lot of Christian marriages.
B. He fell in love with a Christian girl.
C. He refused to accept the Emperor’s offer.
D. He sent a love letter to the daughter of a prison guar