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(2025·南京三模改编)*Journey to the Centre of the Earth* is one of Jules Verne’s most well - known works. In this famous science - fiction novel, Harry, his uncle, and their travelling companion Hans undertake a subterranean(地下的) journey beneath the Earth’s 1. s
. After reading the book, it’s easy to see why the novel is a classic.
Setting is one of the most important elements of any science - fiction novel, and Verne helps the reader visit this imaginary world - within - our - world. 2. W
it’s a huge cave filled with unusual formations or a mysterious passage, Verne’s vivid descriptions are easy to visualize. He 3. c
a world that is both familiar(熟悉的) and strangely unfamiliar. His word 4. c
make the new place seem cold and slightly threatening.
Verne also includes details that help the reader understand and relate to the 5. m
characters. Harry is the first - person narrator who describes the events from his own point of view. Through his actions, 6. c
, and descriptions, it is easy to see that he feels concerned and wary(谨慎的) in this new environment. By contrast, Harry’s uncle is delighted(高兴的) by their unusual circumstances and 7. t
he estimates(估计) that they are far below the Earth’s surface, he does not perceive any danger during their navigation of the unfamiliar terrain(地形). By showing these details, Verne 8. s
in giving the reader clues about each character’s traits and motivations.
While the characters’ journey is fantastical fiction, it reminded me of the 9. f
time I visited a big city. I was awed by the towering buildings and the constant roar of traffic. Like Harry, I felt like I was standing on an unfamiliar shore. I was fascinated and terrified. That’s the 10. b
of Verne’s work—he captures both of those feelings perfectly.