Behold her, single in the field, Yon solitary Highland lass! Reaping and singing by herself; Stop here, or gently pass! Alone she cuts and binds the grain, And sings a melancholy strain; O listen! For the Vale profound Is overflowing with the sound.

Behold her, single in the field, Yon solitary Highland lass! Reaping and singing by herself; Stop here, or gently pass! Alone she cuts and binds the grain, And sings a melancholy strain; O listen! For the Vale profound Is overflowing with the sound. Questions: A. Identify the poet and the title of the poem from which the quoted part is taken* B. What does “a melancholy strain” in the sixth line mean? C. What does the poet intend to suggest in the poem?

【答案A】Wordsworth. The Solitary Reaper.【答案B】A sad tune.【答案C】 The joys and sorrows of the common people are the only subject of literary interest.