作者：霍桑
出版社：外语教学与研究出版社
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人面巨石(轻松英语名作欣赏-中学版)(2级上)试读：
致读者
童年时代动人的童话故事和经典名著永远是人无法抹去的温情回忆。现在，你可以尽情沉浸在英文经典殿堂中，欣赏英文作品的原汁原味。“轻松英语名作欣赏”专为需要提高英语阅读及听力水平的各类读者而设计，系列中收录的都是大家耳熟能详的故事，简单而亲切。通过阅读和收听这套有声读物，你的英语阅读水平和理解能力都会得到明显的提高。
本系列分为五个级别，词汇量逐级扩大，“如何使用本书”和“如何提高英语阅读水平”提供了概括性的指导。另外，本系列还针对不同的故事内容设计了“你读懂了多少”（Comprehension Quiz），帮助你检测阅读理解的效果。“阅读准备”（Before You Read）以图文并茂的形式让读者对生词形成一定的感性认识，并在文中给出更详尽的注释。书后附有译文，帮助你更好地理解故事。本系列还配有精美的插图和“背景知识”（Understanding the Story），让你的阅读更加多姿多彩。
各书的内容由英语国家的专业编辑人员在标准美国英语的基础上，根据不同级别读者的语言水平进行改编，也可应用于英语课堂教学。
现在，让我们开始“轻松英语名作欣赏”听读的快乐体验吧！
关于故事和说故事的人
纳撒尼尔·霍桑（1804～1864）Nathaniel Hawthorne纳撒尼尔·霍桑，美国文学界最伟大的小说家之一。他出身于一个严格的清教徒家庭，孩提时代就对阅读产生了强烈的兴趣。大学毕业后，霍桑开始了写作生涯，为家乡的一些期刊撰写文章和短篇小说。1837年，他发表了第一部署名小说《故事新编》，由此确立了主流作家的地位。霍桑以其《红字》（1850）和《带有七个尖角阁的房子》（1851）著称。艺术上，霍桑擅长揭示人物的内心冲突和心理描写，想象丰富，常用象征手法，善于挖掘潜藏于事物背后的深刻意义，着重探讨人性和人的命运。《人面巨石》是霍桑晚年撰写的一篇短篇小说，目的是探求人的理想形象。一个名为欧内斯特的男孩从自己的母亲那里听说，一个注定要成为当代最伟大人物的孩子将会降生，而那位伟大人物的长相将会跟山崖上岩石形成的“人面巨石”一模一样。欧内斯特自己过着虔诚谦卑的生活，一心等待山崖上的形象化身在活人身上。随着时间的推移，他先后遇见了一个富商、一位英勇的军人和一名政客，可他们的样子都与山崖上的形象大相径庭。有一天，一位诗人在观看欧内斯特向村民发表演说时宣称：“看看欧内斯特，他跟‘人面巨石’一模一样！”不过，在回家的路上，欧内斯特仍然在祈祷会有比他更聪明、更好的人出现，祈祷那个人会有跟“人面巨石”一样的长相。霍桑写过许多道德题材的作品，《人面巨石》即是其中之一。
如何使用本书
❶ 原汁原味的作品
英文简洁流畅，易于理解。
❷ 重点词汇（Key Words）
结合上下文给出了词性和词义。
❸ 一点通（One Point Lesson）
语法讲解简单明了。
如何提高英语阅读能力
第一步：避免不必要的阅读干扰，抓住关键词汇。
在阅读中，练习通过抓住句中关键词来把握整句的核心意义。如果你不认识某个单词，试着猜猜它的意思，不要马上就去查词典。培养根据上下文推测词义的能力非常关键，因为上下文是判断单词意思的重要途径。之后再通过查词典检查其释义。
第二步：切分长句。
本书的正文部分是由长句拆分成的短句构成，便于初学者阅读。当你发现自己开始不满足于不断分行的短句时，就说明你的阅读水平已经提高了，可以阅读更高级别的图书了。
第三步：经常性大量阅读。
想学好英语并没有捷径。只有那些进行大量阅读的学习者才能登上语言学习的顶峰。如果你经常大量地阅读英语作品，相信你的英语水平会有一个令人惊喜的提高。The Great Stone Face
人面巨石
Before You Read阅读准备第1章山谷里的男孩CHAPTER 1 The Boy in the ValleyDeep in a valley, there was a pretty little house.
It was surrounded by many tall trees.
Sitting in front of their small home, a mother and her young son were watching the sun go down.
"It is a very beautiful evening, isn't it?" the mother asked the boy.
He just nodded.
He was staring at something in the distance.
Very far away, they could see the Great Stone Face.
They were many miles from it, but they could see it clearly.
It was an amazing sight.
It looked like a sculpture of a giant in the rocks.
The Face had a long nose and big lips and eyes.
It was a very noble face.
It was easy to see this face from a distance.
But the further people walked away, the more clearly they could see the face.
People living in the area were very happy.
They were very proud of the Great Stone Face.
It was a famous symbol of the area.
It was also a symbol of strength, nobility, fertility, and education.
There were many stories about the Great Stone Face.
Some believed that the Stone Face made the land fertile.
When the sun was needed, the sun shone.
When the rain was needed, the rain poured down.
The mother, sitting outside of her house, was thinking about this Stone Face.
Her son, Ernest, was still staring at the Great Face.
He turned to her now and said, "Mother, Great Stone Face looks so kind and smart.
If it could speak, it would have a very kind voice.
I want to meet a man like him."
His mother said, "A very old story says that one day a man like him will be born.
Did you hear this story?"
The boy excitedly said, "No, mother! I haven't! Please tell me."
The mother began to tell her son the story.
"It began a long time ago.
Long ago, many Indian people lived in this valley.
They believed that one day a child would be born.
The child would have a great destiny.
He would be one of the smartest, richest and noblest men.
He would also look like the Great Stone Face.
Many people are waiting for the child to be born.
Others think it is only a story.
Whatever people believe, it has not happened yet."
The boy listened very carefully to his mother.
"Mother! I really hope it will happen.
I want to see the man.
I know I will really like him."
The mother didn't believe the story, but she wanted to give hope to her son.
So she said, "It might happen.
One day soon, it might happen."
The little boy never forgot that story.
Every day, he woke up and looked at the Stone Face.
He hoped he would meet the man who looked like the Great Stone Face.
Ernest was a wonderful little boy.
He loved his mother very much.
He always helped her.
He always obeyed his mother.
But the biggest help was his love for her.
Ernest quickly grew up.
He spent many days working in the fields.
He was always loving and devoted.
He was also very smart.
He did not have a good education, but some people said, "Ernest is so smart.
Many boys study at famous schools.
But Ernest is smarter than all of them.
He has such wisdom.
He will be a great man one day."
Usually, after working very hard all day, Ernest went to look at the Great Stone Face.
He sat quietly for hours just watching it.
During this time, he thought about many things.
He developed clear ideas about life.
He sat thinking about hate, pain, jealousy and many other things in life.
But the most important thing he thought about was love.
He developed a calm and loving attitude for all things.KEY WORDS
be surrounded by 为……所环绕
go down （太阳）落山
nod v. 点头
stare at 凝视，盯住
in the distance 在远处
far away 远处
clearly adv. 清楚地
amazing adj. 令人惊讶的
sight n. 景象
look like 看起来像
sculpture n. 雕像
giant n. 巨人
noble adj. 高贵的
further adv. 更远地
walk away 走开
be proud of 为……而自豪
symbol n. 标志
strength n. 力量
nobility n. 高贵
fertility n. 肥沃，富饶
education n. 教养，修养
fertile adj. 肥沃的，富饶的
shine v. 照耀
(shine-shone-shone)
pour v. 倾泻
still adv. 还，依然
turn v. 转向
smart adj. 神气的，聪明的
born adj. 出生的
excitedly adv. 兴奋地
a long time ago 很久以前
Indian n. 印第安人
believe v. 相信
destiny n. 命运，使命
whatever pron. 无论什么
carefully adv. 仔细地
hope v. 希望
might v. 也许，可能
forget v. 忘记
(forget-forgot-forgotten)
wake up 醒来
wonderful adj. 极好的
grow up 长大
field n. 田地
loving adj. 仁爱的
devoted adj. 投入的
wisdom n. 智慧
all day 一整天
quietly adv. 安静地
develop v. 培养，形成
hate n. 仇恨
jealousy n. 嫉妒
important adj. 重要的
calm adj. 坦然的
attitude n. 态度One Point Lesson
But the further people walked away, the more clearly they could see the face.
不过，离它越远，看得也就越清楚。
the＋形容词比较级……，the＋形容词比较级……：越……越……
e.g. The more you practice, the higher you can jump.
你练习得越多，跳得也就会越高。
He would be one of the smartest, richest, and noblest men.
这孩子将会成为世上最聪明、最富有、最高贵的男子之一。
one of the＋形容词最高级＋可数名词复数：最……的……之一
e.g. She is one of the prettiest girls in our school.
她是我们学校最漂亮的女孩之一。
He spent many days working in the fields.
他花了很多时间来干农活。
spend＋时间＋doing：花时间做……
e.g. He spent three hours playing basketball with his friends.
他与朋友打了三个小时的篮球。CHAPTER 1第1章Comprehension Quiz你读懂了多少
A “人面巨石”象征着什么？找出与之相关的词。
B 根据故事内容判断正误，正确的选T，错误的选F。
❶ All of the people living in the valley were farmers.
T F
❷ The Great Stone Face was a symbol of the valley.
T F
❸ Ernest lived with his mother and two brothers.
T F
❹ Ernest thought many things about life.
T F
C 选择正确的答案。
❶ What was the legend of the Great Stone Face?
(a) Every crop in the valley will be great.
(b) A man resembling the Great Stone Face will be born.
(c) Every person living in the valley will become famous one day.
❷ What did Ernest think the most?
(a) Mathematics and history.
(b) Love for other people.
(c) How to make a lot of money.
D 选择适当的词语填空。
stare at wait for
❶ Ernest was _____________________ something in the distance.
欧内斯特紧盯着远处的什么东西看。
❷ any people _________________________ the child to be born.
许多人都期盼着那个孩子的降生。答案
A fertility, nobility, education
B ❶ F
❷ T
❸ F
❹ T
C ❶ (b)
❷ (b)
D ❶ staring at
❷ waited for第2章富商CHAPTER 2 A Rich Businessman
One day, Ernest was working in his fields.
Suddenly, a neighbor came to him and asked, "Did you hear the news?"
"No. What news?" Ernest replied.
The neighbor continued, "People say that there is a great man in Newport.
He looks like the Great Stone Face.
People call him Mr. Gathergold.
But I don't think that's his real name.
Anyway, a long time ago, he used to live in this valley.
He moved to Newport and started a business."
Ernest was very happy to hear this news.
Ernest asked, "Why do people call him Mr. Gathergold?"
The neighbor said, "Well, long ago, he was very poor.
But he started a business with just a little money.
He is very smart and became very wealthy.
He trades with people in many countries.
From Africa, he brings back gold and diamonds.
From Asia, he buys carpets.
He also brings back spices, many kinds of tea, and also pearls."
"He is a very successful man," continued the neighbor.
"Some compare him to Midas.
You know the Greek story of Midas, don't you?
Everything Midas touched turned to gold.
Well, some people say that everything Mr. Gathergold touches becomes gold.
Anyway, there is a rumor now in the valley.
Maybe Mr. Gathergold will return here."
Ernest was very interested to hear this.
"He has so much money now.
I heard he might return to his native valley, and build a large house.
You know that really beautiful area beside the river next to the Johnson's house?
A long time ago, Mr. Gathergold grew up there.
People said there were plans to build a huge house there."
"Really!" Earnest said.
"I want to see this man.
I hope he really looks like the Great Stone Face."
Many weeks passed, and many builders came to the valley.
They started to build a house beside the river.
Many people came to watch them make the amazing house.
After many months, the house was finished.
It was the most talked about thing in the valley.
"Did you see the house?" people asked Ernest.
"Yes, I did," Ernest replied.
"Isn't it amazing? Mr. Gathergold must be the man we have waited for."
The building was really amazing.
From a distance, it seemed to be a white shining star.
When a person walked closer, one could see huge pillars at the front.
It was made from very expensive marble.
At the front, there was a huge door.
It was made from the finest imported wood, and had the most beautiful door knobs.
Everyone was very curious about this house.
"What does it look like inside?" they wondered.
One man, a builder, said,
"It is more beautiful inside than outside.
The furniture, carpets, and curtains are all imported.
Mr. Gathergold's bedroom is the most amazing.
There is gold everywhere.
It sparkles so much.
I guess he couldn't sleep without gold around him."
Everyone, including Ernest, was ready to accept Mr. Gathergold as the legendary man.
They all waited for his arrival.
In the valley, many people asked, "When will he arrive?"
"He is expected to arrive at sunset today," others replied.
Everyone was impatient.
Ernest was impatient, too.
He longed to see the human face of the Great Stone Face he loved.
Ernest thought, "When he comes, he will do great things for the valley.
He is rich, so he can do great things."
Sunset came, and many people gathered to wait for the famous man.
Ernest was waiting with them.
Suddenly, there was the noise of wheels moving along the road.
"He is coming! He is coming!" someone cried.
"He has finally arrived!"
As the carriage passed by, Ernest saw the man.
He was very old, and had small eyes and thin lips.
"He looks just like the Great Stone Face," some shouted.
"Now great things will come to us here in this valley!"
Ernest watched the carriage go down the road.
Ahead, there was an old woman and two little children.
They were begging on the side of the road.
As the carriage passed them, Ernest saw a yellow hand poke through the window.
The hand threw out a few copper coins at the beggars.
Ernest was now very disappointed.
But still people cried out, "He looks just like the Great Stone Face!"
Ernest thought, "He may look like the Great Stone Face on the outside, but his heart does not resemble him at all.
The old man seemed cold, and selfish.
But the Great Stone Face is generous and kind."
Then, he turned to look at the Great Stone Face.
The Stone Face seemed to speak to him at that moment.
He said, "Do not worry, Ernest. One day, he will come."
Many years passed by, and Ernest grew into a man.
But everyday, he still spent time looking at the Stone Face.
In fact some people said, "Ernest still spends so much time looking at the Great Stone Face.
It is a little silly."
Other people said, "Let him do it.
He does not neglect his daily work."
But nobody really knew Ernest.
The Great Stone Face taught him many things.
The things he knew, he could never learn from a book.
From the inspiration of the Stone Face, he developed his knowledge, his way of life, and his character.
He was one of the wisest men on earth.
But even Ernest didn't know that yet.
Many more years passed by.
Mr. Gathergold died one day.
All of his money disappeared just before he died.
Everyone thought, "What happened to his money?"
But these questions were never answered.
After a while, people did not compare him to the Great Face.
Eventually, he only became famous for one thing — his very large home.
This became a hotel.
In the summer many people stayed there, and went to see the Great Stone Face.KEY WORDS
suddenly adv. 突然
neighbor n. 邻居
continue v. 接着说
call v. 把……叫做
used to （过去）惯常做……
move v. 搬家
wealthy adj. 富裕的
trade v. 做生意
bring back 带回来
diamond n. 钻石
carpet n. 地毯
spice n. 香料
many kinds of 各种各样的
pearl n. 珍珠
successful adj. 成功的
compare ... to 把……比作
Greek adj. 希腊的
touch v. 接触，碰
rumor n. 传闻，传言
maybe adv. 大概，或许
return v. 回来，返回
interested adj. 感兴趣的
native adj. 出生地的
beautiful adj. 优美的
next to 挨着
huge adj. 巨大的
builder n. 建筑工人
pillar n. 柱子
be made from 由……所做成的
expensive adj. 昂贵的
marble n. 大理石
fine adj. 上等的，优质的
imported adj. 进口的
knob n. （门的）把手
curious adj. 好奇的
wonder v. 想知道
furniture n. 家具
curtain n. 窗帘
sparkle v. 发光，闪烁
guess v. 猜想
include v. 包括
be ready to 准备
accept v. 认可，承认
legendary adj. 传说中的
arrival n. 到来
expect v. 有望，估计
at sunset 日落时
impatient adj. 迫不及待的
long to 渴望
gather v. 聚集，集合
noise n. 声音
wheel n. 车轮
along prep. 顺着
finally adv. 终于
carriage n. 马车
pass by 经过
ahead adv. 在前面
beg v. 乞讨
on the side of 在……边上
poke v. 伸出
throw out 抛出，扔出
copper coin 铜币
beggar n. 乞丐
disappointed adj. 失望的
cry out 叫喊，大声说出
resemble v. 像
at all （用于否定句）根本，一点
selfish adj. 自私的
generous adj. 慷慨的，大方的
in fact 事实上
silly adj. 愚蠢的
neglect v. 忽视，漏做
daily adj. 每日的，日常的
teach v. 教授，教导
(teach-taught-taught)
learn v. 学习，学会
inspiration n. 灵感，启示
knowledge n. 学问，知识
way of life 生活方式，人生之路
character n. 品格，品质
on earth 在世上，人世间
even adv. 甚至，即使
disappear v. 消失，不见
after a while 不久
eventually adv. 最后，终于
stay v. 暂住One Point Lesson
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