( )11. Where should the sentence "It was the loneliest time of his life." be put in the passage?
A. ① B. ② C. ③ D. ④
B
( )12. What can be inferred about *A Christmas Carol* from the passage?
A. Dickens got his inspiration by visiting the poor people on the "black streets".
B. It is impossible for the readers to know the characters before reading the book.
C. Scrooge becomes a generous and kind man in the end.
D. The book is only written to criticize the selfishness of the rich.
C
( )13. Why is *A Christmas Carol* such an important work according to the last paragraph?
A. It is very popular among readers.
B. It serves as a turning point in Dickens' writing career.
C. It helped Dickens make a lot of money.
D. Its theme is about a wonderful time full of love and giving.
B
( )14. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To show the greatness of Charles Dickens.
B. To recommend some great works of Charles Dickens.
C. To present how poor Dickens' life was.
D. To introduce the book *A Christmas Carol*.
D