In its modern form the concept of
"literature" die not emerge earlier than eighteenth century and was not fully
developed until the nineteenth century. Yet he conditions for its emergence had
been developing since the Renaissance. The word itself came into English use in
the fourteenth century, following French and Latin precedents; its root was
Latin litter, a letter of the alphabet. Litterature, in the common early
spelling, was then in effect a condition of reading: of being able to read and
of having read. It was often close to the sense of modern literacy, which was
not in the language until the late nineteenth century, its introduction in part
made necessary b the movement of literature to a different sense. The normal
adjective associated with literature was literate. Literary appeared in the
sense of A. In the seventeenth century. B. In the eighteenth century. C. In the nineteenth century. D. In the twentieth century. [单项选择]Passage Two
Modern Japan, despite its ready adoption of Western manners, is in things theatrical still faithful to the ancient feudal day. It is true that within the last few years, the old school drama has to some extent lost ground, and quite recently performances of Shakespeare’s Othello and Hamlet, and Daudet’s Sappho have been received with favor by Tokyo audiences.
The explanation of this curious survival of the old form of play, at a time when all Japan is eagerly imitating the foreigner, is undoubtedly to be found in the peculiar customs of the country. The progressive Japanese finds it easier to change his mode of dress than to reform habits bred in the bone. The old plays, lasting, as they formerly did, from early morning until nearly midnight, just suited the Japanese play-goer, who, when he does go to the theatre, makes an all-day affair of it. Indeed, theatre-going in Japan is a very serious matter, and not to be entered upon lightly or without due preparatio
A. making progressive changes in life B. enjoying dressing in the latest fashion C. spending all day watching a drama D. wearing formal clothes at the theatre 我来回答: 提交
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