阅读理解 Giving gifts is a kind of knowledge, is also one kind of strategy(策略). In the western countries, you should be careful of giving gifts. Never give a gift in a job interview or at a business meeting. Gifts are usually given during special holidays, or as a “ thank you” for special invitations. When arriving at a special party, you may give your gift to the host once the introductions are made. Here are a few rules: Be modest(适度) with your gift. Do not buy gifts that are too expensive, such as a Swiss watch, a gold ring or a gold necklace. A special food from your countr
阅读下面这首格律诗,完成下题。
登柳州城楼寄漳汀封连四州刺史①
柳宗元
城上高楼接大荒,海天愁思正茫茫。
惊风乱飐②芙蓉水,密雨斜侵薜荔③墙。
岭树重遮千里目,江流曲似九回肠。
共来百越文身地,犹自音书滞一乡。
注:①柳宗元与韩泰、韩晔、陈谦、刘禹锡都因参加王叔文领导的永贞革新运动而遭贬。②飐:zh3n,吹动。③薜荔:一种蔓生植物,也称木莲,屈原在《离骚》中曾铺陈以其制衣。
1.诗人登楼望远,以赋笔写景。在此基础上,前人评价颔联为“赋中之比,犹如水中之盐”,请分析这样说的原因。
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2.所谓“江流曲似九回肠”,实则吐露出诗人的愁肠百折。请结合全诗,分析本诗的情感。
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