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I study English literature at university and have always been proud of
Britain's literary heritage（文学遗产）． Some British authors that you may haveheard of are Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. These writers are famous all
over the world because their books have been translated into many different
languages. In the UK， their novels are celebrated as some of the best that
have ever been written. We say that these novels are "classic" because they are still read and enjoyed years after their publication.
I read classic novels because they are part of my university lessons but also because I enjoy them. They can teach you a lot about how people used to liveand what society was like in the past. Novels like Hard Times by CharlesDickensremind us of the poverty in London during the Industrial Revolution while JaneAusten's fiction shows us what family life was like in the 18th century.
Classic novels usually have memorable stories land interesting characters. One of my favourite books is Charles Dickens Great Expectations. It is about a boy
called Pip who suddenly receives a lot of money from a mysterious supporter.
As he grows up, his character changes： he becomes quite selfish and mean.
Another important character is Miss Havisham. When she was young, her fiancé
ran away on their wedding day. She lives in a dark house and still wears her wedding dress. She is a fascinating character, both sad and scary.
Reading classic novels enriches my knowledge and life experience. And it has become part of life.
21. Why are some novels called "classic"？
A. They stand the test of time.
B. They are taught at universities.
C. They are written by famous authors.
D. They are translated into many languages.
22. Why is Hard Times mentioned in Paragraph 2？
A. To introduce the university lessons.
B. To remind people of the poverty in London.
C. To let people know about what family life was like.
D. To prove classic novels help people know the past.
23. What can we know about the character Miss Havisham？
A. She is selfish and mean.
B. She lives an unhappy life.
C. She loves wedding dresses most.
D. She becomes rich with others' support.
24. What can be a suitable title for the text？
A. Why I like classic novels
B. Why some novels are classic
C. How to read classic novels
D. How to teach classic novels
