完形填空(共20小題;每小題1.5分,滿分30分)
閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)選出可以填入空白的最佳選項,并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
When I was fifteen, I announced to my English class that I was going to write my own books. Half the students smiled unkindly,
36 nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be
37 , only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said, “And you are getting a D this term.” I was so ashamed I burst into
38 . That nig
ht I wrote a short sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the newspaper. To my
39 , they published it and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer. I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed, “Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said. I
40 success. I’d sold the first thing I’d
41 written. That was more than any of them had done and if it was just dumb luck that was fine with me.
During the next two years I sold dozens of poems and letters. By the time I graduated from high school, I had scrapbooks (剪貼簿)
42 my published works. I never
43 my writing to my teachers, friends or my family
44 because they were dream killers.
I had four children at the time.
45 the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months. I chose a
46 and mailed it. A month later I received a contract, an advance on payments, and a request to start
47 another book. Crying Wind, became a best seller, was translated into fifteen languages and sold worldwide. My first book also became
48 reading in native American schools in Canada.
The
49 year I ever had as a writer I earned two dollars. In my best year I earned 36,000 dollars. People ask what college I
50 , what degrees I had and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is: “None.” I just write. I’m not a genius. I use an electric typewriter that I paid a hundred and twenty nine dollars
51 six years ago. I do all the housework and
52 my writing in a few minutes here and there. I’ve written eight books. To all those who dream of writing, I’m shouting at you: “Yes, you can. Don’t listen to them.” I don’t write right
53 I’ve succeeded. Writing is
54 , it’s fun
and anyone can do it.
55 , a little dumb luck doesn’t hurt.
小題1: | A.other | B.others | C.the other | D.the rest |
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小題2:
A.silly | B.curious | C.excited | D.depressed |
小題3:
A.laughter | B.tears | C.song | D.cheers |
小題4:
A.puzzlement | B.disappointment | C.expectation | D.astonishment |
小題5:
A.tasted | B.met | C.accepted | D.considered |
小題6:
A.yet | B.never | C.even | D.ever |
小題7:
A.crowded with | B.filled with | C.combined with | D.linked with |
小題8:
A.remembered | B.concluded | C.mentioned | D.described |
小題9:
A.again | B.instead | C.still | D.merely |
小題10:
A.Though | B.Before | C.Until | D.While |
小題11: | A.writer | B.reporter | C.publisher | D.manager |
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小題12: | A.working on | B.going on | C.turning on | D.putting on |
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小題13:
A.requested | B.required | C.demanded | D.reminded |
小題14: | A.busiest | B.worse | C.worst | D.highest |
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小題15: | A.attended | B.took | C.admitted | D.participated |
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小題19: | A.easy | B.hard | C.convenient | D.practical |
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小題20: | A.On the contrary | B.Of course | C.As a result | D.In this way |
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