Meyer has been crazy about writing since she was young. She got her first lesson
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Meyer has been crazy about writing since she was young. She got her first lesson in story-telling from grandfather, who gave her words of love. He set off her imagination and influenced her much. Meyer always had stories running her head and as soon as she could write, she put them down on paper. Meyer remembered the call that changed her life. It was Tuesday, February 18th, when the rang in the kitchen of her Los Angeles home. On the line was Marty Banderas, a literary agent (代理) to whom she had sent a copy of her novel three weeks earlier. She asked Meyer some information, like age and health condition. Meyer felt and asked what that was about. Banderas only replied, "I"ve just sold your for one and a half million dollars!" She sat down in shock. She had written over fourteen novels in twenty years, but each one had been by publishers(出版商). Many people would have been discouraged (气馁的), not her. Each time, she just got down to writing another one. Her husband advised her to find something else to do, but she never . Seeing this book published was the most thing that has ever happened to her. Now she is a of three children, but she has never stopped , turning out novels between kids and dishes. She is writing another novel now, and she expects another success. Yes, her belief (信仰) has brought her , and it has changed her life . Meyer is very confident that she will enjoy a more successful and meaningful life as long as she keeps on with her dream.
小题2: | A.through | B.with | C.along | D.across |
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小题3: | A.hardly | B.probably | C.clearly | D.usually |
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小题4: | A.phone | B.bell | C.clock | D.alarm |
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小题5: | A.local | B.public | C.personal | D.national |
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小题6: | A.happy | B.afraid | C.sad | D.strange |
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小题7: | A.painting | B.novel | C.newspaper | D.magazine |
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小题8: | A.accepted | B.agreed | C.refused | D.enjoyed |
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小题10: | A.came back | B.gave up | C.went away | D.got down |
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小题11: | A.boring | B.tiring | C.exciting | D.interesting |
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小题12: | A.teacher | B.cousin | C.nurse | D.mother |
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小题13: | A.writing | B.reading | C.listening | D.speaking |
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小题14: | A.freedom | B.success | C.friendship | D.beauty |
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小题15: | A.in time | B.in public | C.in return | D.in surprise |
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答案
小题1:C 小题2:A 小题3:C 小题4:A 小题5:C 小题6:D 小题7:B 小题8:C 小题9:D 小题10:B 小题11:C 小题12:D 小题13:A 小题14:B 小题15:C |
解析
试题分析:这篇文章主要讲述了Meyer从小喜欢写作,从会写字起就坚持写作。她作为三个孩子的母亲,写了很多的作品,但都被出版商拒绝了,这并没有让她气馁和放弃写作。直到有一天一个出版商给她电话告诉她,她的作品卖了近50万美元,这让她感到非常的惊喜。她的坚持和信仰终于让她取得了成功。 小题1:考查代词与语境理解。这里讲的是Meyer的爷爷,故此句为:她从她爷爷给她讲故事时就上了第一课;A 我的;B 你的;C 她的;D 他的;故选C。 小题2:考查介词与语境理解。结合前后文,此句为:总有故事闪过她的脑海;run through 穿过;B和;C 沿着;D 横穿;结合语境故选A。 小题3:考查副词与语境理解。从后文得知,Meyer记得这件事情,此句为:Meyer仍然清楚地记得那个改变她生活的电话。A 几乎不;B 或许;C 清楚地;D 经常;结合语境故选C。 小题4:考查名词与语境理解。根据前文得知,Meyer记得那个电话,故此句为:当她洛杉矶家厨房的电话响起的时候;A 电话;B 门铃;C 闹钟;D 警报;结合语境故选A。 小题5:考查形容词与语境理解。根据后文like age and health condition例如年龄和健康状况;此句为:她询问了Meyer的一些个人信息。A 当地的;B 公开的;C 个人的;D 国家的;故选C。 小题6:考查形容词与语境理解。根据后文and asked what that was about并且问是怎么回事;此句为:Meyer感到奇怪;A 高兴;B 担心;C 伤心;D 奇怪;结合语境故选D。 小题7:考查名词与语境理解。根据前文得知Meyer曾给她寄过小说,此句为:我把你的小说卖了50万美元;A 绘画;B 小说;C 报纸;D 杂志;故选B。 小题8:考查动词与语境理解。根据前文She had written over fourteen novels in twenty years,她二十年了写了14部小说;此句为:但是每部都被出版商拒绝了。A 接受;B 同意;C 拒绝;D 喜欢;故选C。 小题9:考查连词与语境理解。根据前后文得知,这两句话形成了对比,此句为:很多人可能会气馁了,但是她没有。A 一样;B 或者;C 而且;D 但是;故选D。 小题10:考查动词与语境理解。从前文得知,她没有因为失败而气馁,此句为:她丈夫建议她找点其他事做,但她没有放弃;A 回来;B 放弃;C 离开;D 下来;结合语境故选B。 小题11:考查形容词与语境理解。从前文得知这个电话让她非常的高兴,此句为:看到这本书的出版对她来说是最兴奋的事情了。 A 无聊的;B 累的;C 兴奋的;D 有趣的;故选C。 小题12:考查名词与语境理解。这里讲的是她有三个孩子了,此句为:现在她是三个孩子的妈妈。A 老师;B 堂姐;C 护士;D 妈妈;结合语境故选D。 小题13:考查动词与语境理解。文中一直讲的是Meyer喜欢并坚持写作,此句为:但她从没停止写作;A 写作;B 阅读;C 听;D 说;结合语境故选A。 小题14:考查名词与语境理解。结合前后文此句为:她的信仰让她取得了成功。A 自由;B 成功;C 友谊;D 美丽;结合语境故选B。 小题15:考查短语与语境理解。从前文her belief (信仰) has brought her 14 ,得知她的信仰带给她很大成功,同时作为报答也给她的生活带来很大的改变。A 及时的;B 公开的;C 作为报答;D 惊奇地;结合语境故选C。 |
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小题1: | A.speaking | B.saying | C.telling | D.talking |
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小题2: | A.hair | B.hands | C.parents | D.friends |
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小题3: | A.was asking | B.was asked | C.asked | D.had asked |
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小题4: | A.with | B.has | C.without | D.off |
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小题5: | A.to help | B.for helping | C.to helping | D.in helping |
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小题6: | A.cheap | B.expensive | C.high | D.low |
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小题7: | A.gloves | B.sweaters | C.toys | D.scarves |
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小题10: | A.cheer up | B.give up | C.put up | D.set up |
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William Shakespeare is the greatest English writer 0f all time. Also Shakespeare was an actor and famous poet. The Sonnesls(十四行诗)and Romeo and Juliet are almost known in every comer of the world.
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