(Japanese) hoshi shinichi

Snowflakes fly from the night sky to the back of the earth like countless white elves. The whole land was soon covered with a silver carpet. In an old house far away from busy streets, the quiet and faint warmth of winter nights enveloped this small space. The occasional sound of burning charcoal in the brazier added to this atmosphere.

"ah! It's snowing outside. " The owner of the room sat by the brazier and warmed himself, muttering to himself.

"Yes, no wonder it's so quiet!" His wife sat next to him and put a pair of dry hands on the brazier.

"On such a quiet night, our son is sure to learn more." Said the shopkeeper, glancing upstairs. "The child is probably tired. I went upstairs to get him a cup of hot tea. I'm really worried that studying indoors all day will damage his health. "

"Come on, come on, don't bother him. If he is tired or wants something to drink, he will go downstairs by himself. Don't worry. Parents' excessive concern will often make their children's minds overburdened, but this is not good. "

"Maybe you are right. But I always think that this graduation exam is not an easy thing. I really hope that the child can successfully pass this level. " The wife mumbled vaguely and added some charcoal to the brazier.

Suddenly, a quick knock on the door broke the silence. Two people looked up at the same time and looked at each other. "Someone is coming." The shopkeeper stood up slowly and limped to the door. As the door opened, a cold wind squeezed in with snowflakes. "Who is it?"

"Don't ask who it is. Be honest and don't make any noise! " Outside, a strange middle-aged man is holding a shiny dagger. Deep voice, but hit the floor.

"What are you doing?"

"Get off my back and go in honestly! Otherwise ... "The stranger waved his dagger.

The master had to turn around and walk into the house. My wife greeted me: "Who is it? Is looking for my son ... "Her whole body a quiver, pharynx back behind her.

"I'm sorry, I'm here to withdraw money. If you are smart, I can do it for you. " The dagger in the stranger's hand is even colder and brighter in the reflection of charcoal fire.

"Ah, ah, my wife and I are elderly people, useless. Take whatever you want. But please don't go upstairs. " The shopkeeper said with trembling hands.

"oh? Is there anything more valuable upstairs? " The stranger's eyes suddenly lit up, showing a greedy look.

"No, no, my son is studying." The owner quickly explained.

"So, I must be more careful. You must tie him up before you start working. "

"Don't, don't do this. Please don't hurt our son. "

"Fuck off!" The stranger jumped up the stairs in three steps. The old stairs creaked. The two old people stood there helplessly.

Suddenly, with a bang and a scream, a heavy object rolled down the stairs. When the master woke up from a coma, he quickly said to his wife, "Our son must have knocked this guy down. Call the police ... "

Soon, the police arrived. At the stairs, the police found the stranger lying there with his leg broken.

"Which have such a person, study also don't light a lamp. I stepped empty. It's really unlucky. " The stranger looks depressed. The policeman who went upstairs to search came down soon. "Sheriff, the whole building was searched, and no second person was found, but the owner made it clear on the phone that his son knocked down the robber. Is the master crazy? "

"No .. One winter a few years ago, their only son who was still at school passed away. But they never want to admit this fact. Always say that my son is studying upstairs. "

No one spoke again. It's quiet in the room and quiet outside. The white elf is still falling ...

(Excerpted from Selected Foreign Miniature Novels)

(1) The following analysis and summary of the relevant contents of the novel, the two most appropriate ones are (5 points) ()

A. The old couple in the novel always believe that their son is still with them many years after his death, and the three of them have been living happily together. This persistent love for my son, persistent love for my son, is touching and makes people cry.

B. The novel begins with the description that it is snowing outside, the charcoal fire is red inside, the parents are chatting by the brazier, and the son is studying upstairs. Harmonious pictures, illusory scenes and warm breath make readers feel a harmonious family atmosphere.

C. after the truth came out, no one, including the stranger who robbed the house, spoke again. This plot shows that the soul of the cruel stranger has been shocked, and some factors in human nature have been activated in his heart, which is the beginning of his new life.

D. the ending and the beginning of this novel are very harmonious. Once again, the writer wrote about the silence of the winter night and the falling snow like a white elf. This writing method not only makes the structure of the novel tight, but also strengthens the warm artistic conception created by the opening of the novel.

E. the last part is solved by the sheriff. It can be inferred that the sheriff has worked in this area for a long time, is familiar with the family situation of the residents in the area and has a strong sense of responsibility. So the ending of the novel is unexpected but reasonable.

(2) Although the "son" in the novel does not exist, his image is quite distinct. Please briefly summarize the characteristics of this character according to the context. (6 points)

(3) From the perspective of creative techniques, setting suspense is an important technique of this mini-novel. Besides, what other techniques does the author use? Please give a brief overview. (6 points)

(4) "My son is reading upstairs", which is the suspense of the novel. Some readers think this suspense is far-fetched, because such a thing can't happen in life. This is the writer's mystifying for the sake of being fascinating. Do you agree with this view? Tell me your reasons. (8 points)

Reference answer

(1)(5 points) A E (B) "Unreal scene" is wrong, "son learning" is illusory, and other scenes are real. C. The inference that "this is the beginning of his turn over a new leaf" is groundless, and it can only be said that a stranger touched it. D, "Quiet on a Winter Night" and "Strengthening the Warm Artistic Conception" are inappropriate. The "quiet" at the end is mainly the "quiet" that no one talks about, reflecting the unsettled emotional waves in people's hearts; The artistic conception at the end is not warm, but heavy and sad)

(Choose one item correctly and get 2 points, and choose two items correctly and get 5 points)

(2)(6 points) ① My son studies hard and often stays indoors to read books. (2) The son is filial to his parents, and what needs to be done by himself, don't let his parents do this and that for themselves. My son is in good health and has great strength. His parents believe that he can bring down the ferocious robber.

(2 points each, the meaning is basically the same. If there are other answers, they must conform to the text and have a certain basis. )

(3)(6 points) ① Describe the characters with the combination of reality and reality, and write about the old couple, the police, the robbers, etc. Write your son in real words and imaginary words; ② Use dialogue to promote stories and reveal characters' personalities.

(3 points per point, the meaning is basically the same. Besides setting suspense, these are two very important and obvious writing characteristics; If there are other answers, such as caring from beginning to end and so on. , basically will not give points, individual meaningful will give points as appropriate)

(4)(8 points) Viewpoint 1: The suspense set in the novel is naturally true and not far-fetched. Because of their extreme yearning for their beloved son, the old couple often fall into an illusory imagination and always think that their son is still alive. This way of writing shows their unforgettable love for their son, which is in line with life. The son is the spiritual pillar of the old couple, and "the son is still alive" is their firm belief. The reason why they can live in illusory happiness daydreams and enjoy their old age is because their beliefs are immortal. The suspense of the writer shows the sublime beauty of human nature.

Viewpoint 2: Setting suspense in this way violates the truth of life, and it is indeed far-fetched. Incredibly, the old couple thought their son was still alive many years after his death. It is impossible to happen in real life. (2) At the beginning of the novel, through the dialogue between the old couple, it is solemnly described that the son is studying upstairs, completely in order to introduce the reader into the maze set by the writer and deviate from the truth of life. Judging from the conception, the author is really suspicious of mystifying. This suspense is really not worth taking, and writers should try to avoid it in their creation.

(Both views are acceptable. The meaning is basically correct and the words are reasonable; The expression is incomplete and unclear, and points will be deducted as appropriate)