Snowflakes fly from the night sky to the back of the earth like countless white elves. The whole land was paved in no time.

Hoshi shinichi [Japan]

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.

Let's go

"I'm sorry, I'm here to withdraw money. If I know where I am, I can do it for you. " The dagger in the stranger's hand is even colder and brighter against the 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 ...

1. The beginning and end of the novel are all about the snow scene on a winter night. Please talk about their respective roles. (4 points)

In this paper, the conversation between the two old people is full of life to show that their son is still alive. Please sum up how the language the old people talk about describes their son's life. (4 points)

3. This paper compares snowflakes to elves. What are the advantages of writing like this? (3 points)

The plot of this novel is well coordinated, please illustrate the characteristics of the novel with examples. (4 points)

Some people think that this novel shows affection, while others think that it shows cold reality. What do you think of this? Please tell me. (4 points)

Reference answer

1. The description of the snow scene at the beginning set off the desolate mood of the lonely old man and created a lonely and desolate atmosphere.

The snow scene at the end is still quiet and beautiful, suggesting that the old man's yearning for his son has been comforted and warmer than the opening.

2. The article uses a lot of space to write the old man's dialogue full of life breath, creating the illusion that his son is still alive: create a quiet learning environment for his son; I am afraid that my son will study hard and send hot tea; I wish my son a smooth graduation exam; Begging the robber not to go upstairs and hurt his son.

3. Comparing Snowflake to an elf who can communicate with human nature has entrusted the author with sympathy and good wishes for this lonely old man.

For example, the stranger's "rolling down the stairs" echoes the above-mentioned "three steps and two steps up the stairs" and "the old stairs creak". For another example, from the beginning to being robbed by strangers, the upstairs was quiet and the study was not lit, which laid the groundwork for the final truth.

5. Example 1: Praise sincere affection, comfort the extreme nostalgia for my son with the illusion of being alive, and express the theme of "poverty is the wind". Example 2: The cruel and treacherous social reality of flogging. As long as it has the right meaning.