新視野大學(xué)英語視聽說教程第二冊 Unit 2 Task 3: The Secret of the Next Harry Potter Book

　　The Harry Potter books rapidly became one of the most in-demand book series among young readers and have earned large sums of money. Movies based on the books won several Oscarnominations. Readers are now keen to know the plot of the next book.

　　Harry Potter movie fans will get a long-awaited treat. The movie Harry Potter and theChamber of Secret is finally about to come out. This time around, Harry discovers a frightening secret at Hogwarts School. Eager readers of the first four Harry Potter books are also trying to discover a secret, the secret plot of the fifth book in the series. Because of the long wait since Book Four, they are guessing many things. Some think that Professor Lupin will die or that Harry and his friend Ron may be related!

　　J.K. Rowling herself has only said that Book Five will be shorter and scarier than Book Four. To make sure her readers hear only rumors, she locks all her ideas for the books in a hidden place. Since the next book does not come out until 2003, for mow Harry’s secret is safe with her!

　　1. D 2.C 3.A 4.B