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三、英语部分
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J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, began writing at age 6. In her biography(传记), she well remembers her good friend, Sean, whom she met in secondary school, encourage her and helped build her confidence in becoming a very good writer.
“He was the first person to know my serious dream to be a writer. He was also the only person who thought I was certain to be a success at it, which meant much more to me.”
Rowling met many difficulties in her writing, especially fantasy(幻想) stories. It wasn't until l990 that she first got the idea about Harry Potter. As she recalls, it was on a long train journey from London to Manchester that “the idea of Harry Potter simply fell into my head. To my great disappointment, I didn't have a pen with me, and I was too shy to ask anybody if I could borrow one. I think, now, that this was probably a good thing, because I simply sat and thought, for four(delayed train) hours, and all the details appear in my brain, and this thin, black-haired, glasses-wearing boy who didn't know he was a wizard (男巫) became more and more real to me.”
That same year, her mother passed away after a ten-year illness, which deeply affected her writing. She went on to marry and had a daughter, but separated from her husband shortly afterwards.
During this time, Rowling suffered from depression(抑郁症). She, out of work,completed her first novel in the cafes, where she could get her daughter to fall asleep. After being refused by l2 publishing houses, the first Harry Potter novel was sold to a small British publishing house.
Now with seven books sold nearly 400 million copies in 64 languages, J. K. Rowling is the highest earning novelist in history. And it all began with her friend’s encouragement as well as her ambition to write.
51.Who believed J.K.Rowling was to be a good writer?
A.Her friend Sean. B.Her mother
C.Her daughter D.Her husband
52.Rowling first came up with the idea about Harry Potter_______ .
A.at the age of 6 B.on a train journey
C.after her mother's death D.in her secondary school
53.She felt frustrated on the train because_______ . .
A.her train was delayed for four hours
B.she didn't have a pen with her
C.her mind suddenly went blank
D.no one would offer her help
54.It can be concluded from Paragraph 5 and 6 that Rowling is_______ . .
A.open-minded B.warm-hearted
C.good-natured D.strong-willed
55.The text mainly tells us______. .
A.hardship makes a good novelist
B.the courage to try is a special ability
C.you can have a wonderful idea everywhere
D.encouragement contributes to one's success
B
Reagan was walking down the street on his way to interview for a minimum wage job.He happened to cross paths with Bouvier, who was laying rock salt on the ground outside his restaurant, Papa Roux, after an ice storm had hit the area earlier in the morning.
Bouvier said the 18-year-old approached him and asked how far it was to 10th and Sherman, Bouvier said the distance was at least seven miles, so he told Reagan that he would be better off taking a bus instead of walking , especially considering the freezing temperature . Reagan said 'thank you ' and kept on his way to the job interview.
Later,Bouvier and his wife were driving to grab coffee, and they came across Reagan again-still walking.So they offered him a ride.Reagan shared with the couple that he was on his way to a shop to interview for a job, and he did not have money for bus fare.Reagan also shared that his mother had passed away and he was left to care for his two younger sisters. After his mom died a couple of years ago, he ended up dropping out of high school without obtaining a diploma.
After hearing the teen's story, Bouvier told Reagan that even if he was offered the shop job, he would hire him and double his salary. Bouvier was impressed with the teen's ambition and work ethic(道德).Reagan accepted the job.He cannot believe how everything turned out for him saying , 'I'm just too excited , just excited to start.'
Bouvier wanted to share the encounter (偶遇)with his friends, so he wrote about it on Facebook.The story is going around,with more than 15000 likes so far. People are applauding the teen's work ethic and Bouvier’s generosity.
One person wrote,"You are a blessing from above, and some good will come to you."Another added,"So kindness does exist. Warms my heart !"
In addition, IndyGo, the local public transportation system, gave Reagan a free one-year pass.
56.What was Reagan doing when he came across Bouvier?
A.He was going to a job interview.
B.He was going to get his salary.
C.He was going to school by bus.
D.He was walking back home.
57.Why didn't Reagan take a bus to go to 10th and Sherman?
A.He wanted to keep himself warm by walking.
B.It wasn't too long a distance to get there.
C.He didn't believe in Bouvier’s words.
D.He was too poor to afford the bus fare.
58.Which of the following is true of Reagan?
A.He finished high school and got his diploma.
B.His mother had died and he lived alone.
C.He had to do work to support his families.
D.He was still a student with a part-time job.
59.What happened to Reagan after this encounter?
A.He rejected Bouvier's offer and took the shop job.
B.He was allowed to take the local bus one year for free.
C.The shop where he was interviewed doubled his salary.
D.He returned to high school to continue his schooling.
60.Which of the following best describe Mr. Bouvier?
A.Stubborn and determined. B.Generous and kindhearted.
C.Smart and knowledgeable. D.Positive and optimistic. |
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