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Looking for a new poetry book to read? I’ve got you! We’re going to explore some of my favorite poetry collections, which range from the traditional all the way to the totally experimental. And though they differ in terms of tone and subject matter, they’ve all got we call "good parts".
Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong
It is the first poetry collection from Ocean Vuong. Vuong’s style is well-suited to the heavy subjects he pursues, particularly when he reflects on the loss of his father and his experiences as a wartime refugee. There’s a certain wonderful quality to his writing.
Lunch Poems by Frank O’Hara
If you like a conversational style, Lunch Poems might be the poetry book for you. Personal, funny, and easy, the collection perfectly shows the casual voice of Frank O’Hara, an outstanding figure of the New School Movement in last-’50s New York. As the name suggests most of the poems were written during his lunch bread at work, bringing a realistic image by the writing.
100 Selected Poems by E. E. Cummings
It’s a shame that more people don’t take E. E. Cummings seriously. Yes, his poetry is sometimes experimental. Unconcerned with "rules", Cummings tried to capture emotion in its own form.
The Complete Poems by Elizabeth Bishop
In my opinion, any kind of fantastic poetry books must include Elizabeth Bishop. Highly skilled and highly influential, Bishop was one of the most powerful voices of the 20th century. She mostly worked within traditional forms, but the forms led to surprising effects, mixing classic style with modern ones.
1. Who experienced war?
A. Frank O’Hara. B. Ocean Vuong
C. E. E. Cummings. D. Elizabeth Bishop
2. Which poetry collection reflect the real world?
A. Lunch Poems. B. 100 Selected Poems
C. The Complete Poems D. Night Sky with Exit Wounds
3. What does the author think of Elizabeth Bishop’s poetry?
A. It is funny B. It is personal
C. It is excellent D. It is experimental
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。作者介绍了自己最喜欢的四本诗歌集。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Vuong’s style is well-suited to the heavy subjects he pursues, particularly when he reflects on the loss of his father and his experiences as a wartime refugee. (Vuong的风格非常适合他所追求的沉重主题，尤其是当他反思失去父亲和他作为战时难民的经历时。)”可知，因为Ocean Vuong曾是战时难民，由此可知，Ocean Vuong经历过战争。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“As the name suggests most of the poems were written during his lunch bread at work, bringing a realistic image by the writing.(顾名思义，大多数诗歌都是在他工作的午餐时间写的，通过写作带来了一种现实的形象)”可知，Lunch Poems诗歌集反映真实世界的情况。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“In my opinion, any kind of fantastic poetry books must include Elizabeth Bishop.( 在我看来，任何一种极好的诗集都必须包括Elizabeth Bishop的作品。)”可知，作者认为Elizabeth Bishop的诗歌集相当棒。故选C。
