國(guó)際兒童讀物聯(lián)盟(International Board on Books for Young People)把每年的四月二日定為“國(guó)際兒童圖書日”。這一天也是著名童話作家安徒生的誕辰日。兒童讀物的種類有很多,比如,童話、寓言、漫畫等。你知道它們用英語怎么說嗎?通過做下面的測(cè)驗(yàn),來學(xué)習(xí)這些說法吧。
1. What do you call a traditional story written for children that usually involves imaginary creatures and magic?
a) a novel
b) a fairy tale
c) a nursery rhyme
d) a bedtime story
2. What type of stories are Harry Potter and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory described as?
a) fiction
b) fantasy
c) make-believe
d) all of the above
3. What do you call a traditional story, usually about animals, that teaches a moral lesson?
a) a fable
b) a farce
c) a sequel
d) a fiction
4. What do we call a respected writer or illustrator of children's books who is given the responsibility of promoting and encouraging children's interest in literature and reading?
a) a children's author
b) a literature leader
c) a children's laureate
d) a bookworm
5. In Chinese we call it a 漫畫 but in English it's a what?
a) picture book
b) comic
c) magazine
d) art book
6. An old children's story such as The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe can be described as what?
a) non-fiction
b) contemporary fiction
c) science fiction
d) none of the above
答案
1) b, 2) d, 3) a, 4) c, 5) b, 6) d.