任务三 短文填空
根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，使其意思完整。
Dear friends，
Welcome to our school reading week. Today, I want to share why literature still matters in our digital age.
A (1) c is not merely an old book. It is a work that speaks to readers across centuries. When we open *Pride and Prejudice*, we find young people struggling (2) a social rules that limit their freedom. Such stories feel fresh because human nature changes little over time.
Every true masterpiece carries a deep (3) m. Shakespeare's plays (4) r popular because they explore love, power and betrayal. These themes create a (5) l impact on every generation. His works are read (6) w in over 100 languages, proving that great (7) w knows no borders.
Literature also serves as a (8) m to society. Charles Dickens showed the dark side of industrial England. Through his vivid characters, we see poverty, greed, and hope side by side. No history textbook can make the past feel so alive.
Some students say they are (9) u to finish long novels. I understand. Yet even a short poem can open new windows in your mind. Start small, and you will discover the joy of reading.
Finally, let us be (10) f to ourselves. Reading is not a race. It is a journey into other lives and worlds. Pick up a book today, and let literature enrich your soul.
Thank you.