B
The podcast host is recommending a sci-fi novel. Read the podcast script and choose the best answer for each question.
If you like sci-fi, you must have heard about *The Three-Body Problem* by Liu Cixin. It seems like everyone is talking about this book these days. It's one of the best-selling Chinese science fiction novels—and it's this week's Book Beat recommendation.
The Three-Body Problem* by Chinese writer Liu Cixin has become an international best-seller and has had a great influence around the world. The book has encouraged interesting discussions about history, culture, technology and more. It has also attracted many new readers to science fiction. Even more amazingly, it has brought Chinese sci-fi to a global audience. With translations in over 40 different languages, this book has reached sci-fi fans everywhere.
What makes this book so popular? Like most great science fiction novels, it has a lot of big ideas about science, technology and progress—and a creative plot. In the novel, a woman in China contacts an advanced alien society. Years later, the aliens make plans to take over the earth. As part of their plan, they try to slow down the development of technology on earth so that they can have the advantage over humans.
The Three-Body Problem* explores humans' role in the universe. It also focuses on the effects of technology, both good and bad. For these reasons, it's a perfect book for our time. It makes readers think about many important issues, such as technological development, the importance of countries working together and the future of humans.
Are you looking for a great science fiction novel? Pick up *The Three-Body Problem*. You'll love it!
1 What is the main purpose of the podcast episode?
a To discuss the history of science fiction.
b To introduce a Chinese sci-fi writer and his books.
c To recommend a popular sci-fi novel.
2 What makes *The Three-Body Problem* so popular?
a It mixes big ideas with a creative plot.
b It is the first science fiction novel ever written in China.
c It focuses on technology.
3 What do the aliens try to do in the novel?
a Slow down the development of technology on earth.
b Bring humans to their planet.
c Destroy the earth's cities.
4 Why is *The Three-Body Problem* a perfect book for our time?
a Because people today love reading about aliens.
b Because it explores humans' role in the universe and the effects of technology.
c Because it has brought Chinese science fiction to a wide audience.
The podcast host is recommending a sci-fi novel. Read the podcast script and choose the best answer for each question.
If you like sci-fi, you must have heard about *The Three-Body Problem* by Liu Cixin. It seems like everyone is talking about this book these days. It's one of the best-selling Chinese science fiction novels—and it's this week's Book Beat recommendation.
The Three-Body Problem* by Chinese writer Liu Cixin has become an international best-seller and has had a great influence around the world. The book has encouraged interesting discussions about history, culture, technology and more. It has also attracted many new readers to science fiction. Even more amazingly, it has brought Chinese sci-fi to a global audience. With translations in over 40 different languages, this book has reached sci-fi fans everywhere.
What makes this book so popular? Like most great science fiction novels, it has a lot of big ideas about science, technology and progress—and a creative plot. In the novel, a woman in China contacts an advanced alien society. Years later, the aliens make plans to take over the earth. As part of their plan, they try to slow down the development of technology on earth so that they can have the advantage over humans.
The Three-Body Problem* explores humans' role in the universe. It also focuses on the effects of technology, both good and bad. For these reasons, it's a perfect book for our time. It makes readers think about many important issues, such as technological development, the importance of countries working together and the future of humans.
Are you looking for a great science fiction novel? Pick up *The Three-Body Problem*. You'll love it!
1 What is the main purpose of the podcast episode?
a To discuss the history of science fiction.
b To introduce a Chinese sci-fi writer and his books.
c To recommend a popular sci-fi novel.
2 What makes *The Three-Body Problem* so popular?
a It mixes big ideas with a creative plot.
b It is the first science fiction novel ever written in China.
c It focuses on technology.
3 What do the aliens try to do in the novel?
a Slow down the development of technology on earth.
b Bring humans to their planet.
c Destroy the earth's cities.
4 Why is *The Three-Body Problem* a perfect book for our time?
a Because people today love reading about aliens.
b Because it explores humans' role in the universe and the effects of technology.
c Because it has brought Chinese science fiction to a wide audience.
答案：1. c
2. a
3. a
4. b
2. a
3. a
4. b
解析：
1. 题目问的是这期播客的主要目的，根据文中“It's this week's Book Beat recommendation.”以及后续对《三体》这本书的详细介绍，可知主要目的是推荐一本受欢迎的科幻小说。所以答案是c。
2. 题目问的是什么使《三体》如此受欢迎，文中明确提到“Like most great science fiction novels, it has a lot of big ideas about science, technology and progress—and a creative plot.”，即它融合了宏大的想法和创造性的情节。所以答案是a。
3. 题目问的是在小说中外星人试图做什么，根据文中“As part of their plan, they try to slow down the development of technology on earth so that they can have the advantage over humans.”可知外星人试图减缓地球上技术的发展。所以答案是a。
4. 题目问的是为什么《三体》是一本适合我们这个时代的完美书籍，文中提到“The Three-Body Problem explores humans' role in the universe. It also focuses on the effects of technology, both good and bad. For these reasons, it's a perfect book for our time.”，即因为它探索了人类在宇宙中的角色以及技术的影响。所以答案是b。
2. 题目问的是什么使《三体》如此受欢迎，文中明确提到“Like most great science fiction novels, it has a lot of big ideas about science, technology and progress—and a creative plot.”，即它融合了宏大的想法和创造性的情节。所以答案是a。
3. 题目问的是在小说中外星人试图做什么，根据文中“As part of their plan, they try to slow down the development of technology on earth so that they can have the advantage over humans.”可知外星人试图减缓地球上技术的发展。所以答案是a。
4. 题目问的是为什么《三体》是一本适合我们这个时代的完美书籍，文中提到“The Three-Body Problem explores humans' role in the universe. It also focuses on the effects of technology, both good and bad. For these reasons, it's a perfect book for our time.”，即因为它探索了人类在宇宙中的角色以及技术的影响。所以答案是b。