L3：
Lecture 3
第一题
What is the main purpose of the lecture?
A To explore the long-standing popularity of a particular poem
B To explore the features of spoken poetry
C To show how one poem introduced the public to sports-themed poetry
D To discuss different interpretations of the poem Casey at the Bat
第二题
What does the professor imply about DeWolf Hopper’s performance style?
A It changed over time.
B It would be considered outdated today.
C It was copied from other actors who performed sports poetry.
D It was imitated by schoolchildren.
第三题
What point does the professor make about the author of the poem Casey at the Bat ？
A The author did not welcome the success that his poem achieved.
B The author unrealistically expected that the poem would bring him fame.
C The author did not give enough credit to the performer, DeWolf Hopper.
D The author did not understand the motivations of professional athletes.
第四题
According to the professor, what factors contribute to the popularity of the poem Casey at the Bat?
Select 3 answers
A The fact that Casey was modeled on a real baseball player
B The poem’s use of a dramatic story
C The ease with which the poem can be memorized
D The popularity of the poem’s author
E The wide appeal of baseball in the United States
第五题
What point does the professor make when he discusses the message of the poem Casey at the Bat?
A Critics debate whether the poem should be considered serious literature.
B The poem was written in order to teach athletes proper behavior.
C The poem clearly illustrates the difference between modern athletes and those of the nineteenth century.
D It is surprising that a poem about sports does not include an athlete’s triumph.
第六题
Why does the professor mention some modern-day athletes?
A To point out that even the best athletes often fail at a dramatic moment
B To contrast the attitudes of sports fans today and those of fans a century ago
C To help explain why Casey at the Bat continues to be relevant today
D To point out that it is often difficult to see the weaknesses of admired athletes
