Dear Friend,
The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there.
And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year ... plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.
Who are these needed writers? They're ordinary folks like you and me.
But am I good enough?
I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn't know where to turn for help.
Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude(潛能), and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.
The promise that paid off
The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:
You will complete at least one manuscript(手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.
I really didn't expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.
Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 stories and articles.
Free test and brochure
We offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.
Realize your writing dream today. There's nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever.
Sincerely,

Kristi Holly, Instructor
Institute of Children's Literature
【小題1】From the first three paragraphs, we learn that_____.

A.children’s books are usually bestsellers
B.publishers are making $3 billion each year
C.magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention
D.there is a growing need for writers of children's books
【小題2】 When finishing the course, you are promised to_____.
A.be a successful publisher
B.become a confident editor
C.finish one work for publication
D.get one story or article published
【小題3】Kristi Holly mentions her experience mainly to_____.
A.prove she is a good instructor
B.promote the writing program
C.give her advice on course preparation
D.show she sold more stories than article


【小題1】D
【小題2】C
【小題3】B

解析【小題1】前三段話從不同方面告訴我們急需兒童書籍的作者。
【小題2】C。  由第五段話中的You will complete at least one manuscript(手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.可以知道答案。
【小題3】B。 Kristi Holly用自己的例子證明該項(xiàng)目的可行性,同時(shí)也宣傳了該項(xiàng)目。

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【小題2】
A.hard B.often C.hardly D.a(chǎn)lways
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A.read   B.thought   C.turned   D.passed
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A.brought B.a(chǎn)pproached
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A.magazines B.newspapers
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A.returns B.rounds C.trips D.a(chǎn)rrivals
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A.beg B.demand C.tell D.a(chǎn)sk
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A.pen B.paper C.card D.notebook
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A.say B.know C.consider D.express
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A.deal B.fortune C.choice D.difference

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科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:完型填空

When I settled in Chicago,my new city seemed so big and unfriendly.Then I had a ____ problem and had to go to hospital for a ___ examination.
It seemed a small ____ compared to the one I was about to face,but things started to go ____ right from the beginning.Not having a car or ____ the city,I was depending on a couple of buses to get me from A to B.___ I'd left myself plenty of time,soon it was ___ I was going to be late,as I had mistakenly boarded a bus that was taking me in the ____ direction.
I ___ the bus and stood on the pavement not knowing what to do.I looked into the eyes of a ____,who was trying to get past me.____,instead of moving on,she stopped to ask if I was ____.After I explained my ____ to her,she pointed to a bus stop across the street,where a bus would take me back into the city to my ____.Sitting there waiting,I felt ____ that someone had been willing to help.____,hearing a horn(喇叭)nearby,I looked up to see a car with my new friend ____ at me to get in.She had returned to offer me a ___ to the hospital.
Such unexpected ____ from a passer?by was a lovely gift to receive.As I climbed out of the car at the hospital and turned to thank her,she smiled and told me not to lose ____,for all things are possible.

【小題1】
A.physical B.traveling C.social D.housing
【小題2】
A.scientific B.final C.previous D.thorough
【小題3】
A.chance B.challenge C.success D.error
【小題4】
A.wrong B.easy C.fast D.a(chǎn)head
【小題5】
A.leaving B.visiting C.knowing D.a(chǎn)ppreciating
【小題6】
A.Although B.Since C.Unless D.Once
【小題7】
A.strange B.necessary C.obvious D.important
【小題8】
A.same B.right C.general D.opposite
【小題9】
A.looked at B.waited for C.got off D.ran into
【小題10】
A.driver B.friend C.stranger D.gentleman
【小題11】
A.Especially B.Surprisingly
C.Probably D.Normally
【小題12】
A.nervous B.excited C.OK D.dangerous
【小題13】
A.idea B.motivation
C.excuse D.situation
【小題14】
A.a(chǎn)ppointment B.a(chǎn)partment
C.direction D.station
【小題15】
A.a(chǎn)fraid B.grateful
C.certain D.disappointed
【小題16】
A.Thus B.Then C.Perhaps D.Surely
【小題17】
A.staring B.laughing C.waving D.shouting
【小題18】
A.lift B.suggestion C.bike D.guidebook
【小題19】
A.power B.faith C.touch D.support
【小題20】
A.results B.news C.kindness D.a(chǎn)ppearance

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