8.2　考研真题与典型题详解

I. Fill in the blanks.

1．________was noteworthy first because of the nature of his poems. They were truly American and very patriotic. In this respect, he reflected the spirit of his age. Therefore, he has been called the “Father of American Poetry”.

【答案】Philip Freneau

【解析】菲利普·弗瑞诺是开启美国民族主义的突出代表之一，他被称为“美国诗歌之父。”

2．Philip Freneau’s famous poem ______ was written about his imprisoned experience.

【答案】“The British Prison Ship”

【解析】作为著名的“革命诗人”，菲利普·弗瑞诺的诗歌充满了战斗的激情和尖锐的攻击性，强烈且分明的爱憎是弗瑞诺革命诗歌的一大特色。1780年，一艘美国船遭英国船队的袭击，他作为一名乘客被捕入狱。1781年他便据此写下了名诗《英国囚船》。这是一首充满抨击色彩的诗作，揭露了英国对俘虏的血腥与残忍。

3．The most outstanding poet in America of the 18th century was ______.

【答案】Philip Freneau

【解析】菲利普·弗瑞诺是18世纪美国最杰出的诗人。

4．Philip Freneau was a close friend and political associate of President ______.

【答案】Thomas Jefferson

【解析】菲利普·弗瑞诺既是杰斐逊的密友，也是他政治上的坚决拥护者。1790年菲利普·弗瑞诺以政治新闻记者的身份全身心地投入到当时杰斐逊领导的民主党同汉密尔顿领导的联邦党之间的激烈斗争，成为杰斐逊民主党的拥趸。

5．In 1791, probably with Jefferson’s support, ______ established in Philadelphia the National Gazette.

【答案】Philip Freneau

【解析】1791年在托马斯·杰斐逊的支持下，弗瑞诺在费城创办了《国民公报》（National Gazette）。

II. Multiple Choices

1．Who was considered as the “Poet of American Revolution”?

A. Michael Wigglesworth

B. Edward Taylor

C. Anne Bradstreet

D. Philip Freneau

【答案】D

【解析】菲利普·弗瑞诺（Philip Freneau）（1752-1832）美国殖民时期著名诗人，美国革命战争后期最杰出的作家。他被誉为“美国独立革命的诗人”。

2．Which poem is not written by Philip Freneau?

A. “The British Prison Ship”

B. “The Wild Honey Suckle”

C. “The Indian Burying Ground”

D. “The Day of Doom”

【答案】D

【解析】《判决日》是新英格兰牧师、诗人迈克尔·威格尔斯沃斯（Michael Wigglesworth）的作品，其余三项都是菲利普·弗瑞诺的诗歌。

III. Read the following quotations and answer the questions.

Passage 1

Questions:

1．Who is the writer of these verses?

2．What is the title of this poem?

3．Give a brief comment on this poem.

Key：

1．Philip Freneau.

2．“The Wild Honey suckle”.

3．Here Freneau offers a version of an abundant America with potential for providing a good life for all. The poem is also an indication of his dedication to American subject matter as he examined peculiarly American characteristics of the countryside.

Passage 2

Questions:

1．Who is the writer of these verses?

2．What is the title of this lyrical poem?

3．What is a "Caty-did"?

Key：

1．Philip Freneau.

2．“To a Caty-Did”.

3．According to Freneau’s note, a Caty-did is a well-known insect, when full grown, it is about two inches in length, and of the exact color of a green leaf. It can sing such a song as Caty-did in the evening, towards autumn.