Name_____Date___2015/5/22________

Fiction

Title __________The Island____________________________

Author _________Victoria Hislop________________________

Write the new vocabulary words you learned from this book.

leper麻风病     hold in grip紧握     numbness麻木     jetty码头    crone干瘪老丑婆     cargo货物   bob浮动   lurch倾斜   mooring停泊处   unfurl展开   intricate复杂的   quay码头   shudder战栗   fortification设防   overpowering无法抵抗的   conjure想象chaperone女伴    impeccable无瑕疵的    woo追求   escort护卫   antic滑稽动作dampen潮湿    involuntarily不自觉的    backdrop舞台背景     effervescent欢腾euphoria精神欢快感    courtship示爱    halo晕轮   plaited编成辫的   bashfully羞怯地deflower使失贞    disgrace使丢脸    smolder郁积    catharsis宣泄   inexorably无情地confide吐露秘密    halcyon平静的    vivacious快活的    anguish痛苦    bluster咆哮snobbery势利    be suffused with充满    cauldron大锅    nausea晕船     gnaw at侵蚀refurbishment翻修    daunt使畏缩    brew酝酿     exuberance感情洋溢     wade跋涉

Setting: Tell about the time period this book takes place.

1939——2001

Main Characters

Conflict or Problem

Alexis is not sure whether she should marry her boyfriend.                                           

Maria was abandoned by Manoli because she was infected with leper.               

Anna was shot by her husband because she cheated him.                        

Events

1.      Alexis visited modern-day Greece to unlock her family's past in 2001.

2.      Eleni was ripped from her husband and two young daughters and sent to Spinalonga in 1939.

3.      Maria was infected with leper and sent to Spinalonga in 1953.

4.      Maria was cured and married to Dr.Kyritsis.

Write a short summary about the book.

The Petrakis family lives in the small Greek seaside village of Plaka. Just off the coast is the tiny island of Spinalonga, where the nation's leper colony once was located—a place that has haunted four generations of Petrakis women. There's Eleni, ripped from her husband and two young daughters and sent to Spinalonga in 1939, and her daughters Maria, finding joy in the everyday as she dutifully cares for her father, and Anna, a wild child hungry for passion and a life anywhere but Plaka. And finally there's Alexis, Eleni's great-granddaughter, visiting modern-day Greece to unlock her family's past. Eleni died, and Maria was cured and eventually led a happy life. Anna was shot dead by her husband because she cheated and Alexis refused to marry her boyfriend.

Conclusion

A richly enchanting novel of lives and loves unfolding against the backdrop of the Mediterranean during World War II, The Island is an enthralling story of dreams and desires, of secrets desperately hidden, and of leprosy's touch on an unforgettable family. The most charming character is Maria who is kind and has courage. Her story cheered lots of people. Even though she was infected with leper and abandoned by her fiancé, she still held courage for life and tried her best to help others. Eventually she gained true love and led a happy life. However, her sister Anna was married to a rich man and was finally shot dead by her husband because she cheated him. Anna was selfish, pretentious, and snobbish. To some extent, she led to her own death. Giorgis, father of Maria and Anna, was a tough and kind man who gave his life to love his wife and children. He deserved to be respected.

Fictional books always have main characters: Describe one main character in this book in detail. How did he/she look, what age was he/she, what was his/her personality like, etc.

Who is your favorite character? Maria________________________________________________________________

Describe the character.

Maria was a pretty girl with brown eyes, a slim waist, a neat bosom and muscular arms built up by years of hard physical work. She was fragile and strong who added innocence to such sweet beauty. Compared to her sister Anna, Maria had an altogether gentler and quieter nature. Unlike Anna, Maria did not find domestic work belittling. She was naturally practical and sometimes enjoyed helping her father clean and cook. Maria was a mistress of restraint who was thoughtful. She had learned to control her feelings and in this way she kept up the appearance of being contented. She was kind and loved her family very much. She always held courage for life and was ready to help others.

What was the importance of this character to the story?
Firstly, Maria was the heroine of the story who was kind and full of courage. She was always ready to help others and made a big difference to save lives in Spinalonga. She acted as a key role in encouraging and enlightening people who suffered from leper. Secondly, Maria was compared with her sister Anna in the story. She was not the luckiest one, but the kindest and bravest. Unlike the selfish girl Anna, Maria was so kind and loved her family and friends. Eventually, Maria led a happy life and Anna was killed by her husband.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Yes, I will recommend this book to my friends. Because this is a moving story and it made me feel encouraged. It is important to be kind to others and have courage for life. Life is always difficult and we should try to be brave and energetic. The character in this story, Maria is such a good girl and deserves our respect. I believe if you read this book, you will love it.

 

第二篇：reading report 英语小说读书报告

Reading Report 1 (Weeks 1 – 4)

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