题目内容

The television news feature about Ben Heckmann, an eighth grader from Farmington, Minn, was breathless in its praise. “At 14, he has accomplished something many adults can’t achieve,” the reporter said, “Ben is a twice-published author.” But Ben’s two “Velvet Black” books, describing a fictional rock band, were not picked from a pile of manuscripts(手稿)by an eagle eyed publisher. They were self-published, at the cost of $400 by Ben’s parents.

Over the past five years, print-on-demand technology and a growing number of self publishing companies whose books can be sold online have inspired writers of all ages to avoid the traditional gatekeeping system for determining who could call himself a “published author.”

The mothers and fathers who foot the bill say they are simply trying to encourage their children, in the same way that other parents buy equipment for a promising baseball player. But others see self-publishing as a lost opportunity to teach children about hardship and perseverance. Mr. Robbins, a critic, thinks it is wonderful to start writing at a young age, but worries self-publishing sends the wrong message. “There are no prodigies(神童) in literature,” he said. “Literature requires experience, in a way that mathematics and music do not.” Alan Rinzler, a publishing industry veteran, suggested parents hire a professional editor like him to work with their child to tear a manuscript apart and help make a better. Ben’s father, Ken, said Ben’s ambitions “weren’t to knock Harry Potter off the list,” but “to get that good feeling inside that you’ve done something.”

Ajla Dizdarevic, 12, who has self-published two books of poetry, has been on television and in local newspapers. “Being a published author,” she said, “was always a dream of mine.” Her new dream: three books by age 15.

1.Which of the following is true of Ben?

A.He has achieved something unusual for his age.

B.His self-published books were well received.

C.His manuscripts were favored by the publisher.

D.He was thought little of by the public media.

2.What makes it possible for writers of all ages to self-publish their works?

A.The rapid increase of online readership.

B.The increasing number of publishers.

C.The immediate access to marketing agencies.

D.The development of printing and publishing.

3.Why do some parents pay the self-publishing bill?

A.They want to offer opportunities to their children.

B.They want to give encouragement to their children.

C.They want to help their children avoid hardship.

D.They want to show love and care for their children.

4.What dose Alan Rinzler suggest that children should do?

A.Be forbidden to write books

B.Start writing at an early age

C.Be professionally guided

D.Learn from experience

5.Why do some children self-publish works according to the last part?

A.Just to achieve their dreams.

B.Just to earn more money.

C.Just to gain self-confidence.

D.Just to satisfy their parents.

 

【答案】

1.A

2.D

3.B

4.C

5.A

【解析】

试题分析:本文叙述了Ben Heckmann他14岁却已经出版了两本书,完成了成年人难以完成的事情。Ben的父母花了$400钱为他出书的目的是为了鼓励他,还有许多这样的父母有这种想法,孩子出书的是想实现自己的梦想。

1.细节理解题。根据At 14, he has accomplished something many adults can’t achieve, 14岁时,他已经完成了一些许多成年人不能实现,的目标,故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据print-on-demand technology and a growing number of self publishing companies whose books can be sold online have inspired writers of all ages to avoid the traditional gatekeeping system for determining who could call himself a “published author.印刷和出版业的发展,使他们出书有了可能,故选D。

3.细节理解题。根据The mothers and fathers who foot the bill say they are simply trying to encourage their children,父母为了鼓励孩子,故选B。

4.细节理解题。根据Alan Rinzler, a publishing industry veteran, suggested parents hire a professional editor like him to work with their child to tear a manuscript apart and help make a better.孩子们应受到专业指导,故选C。

5.细节理解题。根据Ben’s ambitions “weren’t to knock Harry Potter off the list,” but “to get that good feeling inside that you’ve done something 孩子们为了实现自己的梦想。故选A。

考点:新闻报道类短文阅读。

点评: 细节理解题是阅读理解题中必考的一种题型,其解题依据主要在阅读材料中找。笔者发现,这种题型可以用“重现”的方法来解答。所谓“重现”,就是指某一个单词或短语的同义、反义、上下义、同根词或原词在文中重复出现的现象。这种方法常用于解答完形填空,但用来解答阅读理解细节题也同样管用。细节理解题的重现指的是:正确答案选项语句中的单词或短语与阅读材料中的单词或短语构成一种重复出现的关系。它同样可以分为:同义、反义、上下义、同根词或原词。

 

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