Question

【题目】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 ability, 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 ability test and will send you a copy of our brochure（小册子）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 Hill, Instructor

Institute of Children’s Literature

【1】The first two paragraphs tell us that __________.

A. magazines for children and teenagers have drawn public attention

B. there is a growing need for writers of children’s books

C. publishers are making $3 billion each year

D. children’s books are usually bestsellers

【2】You are promised to publish one manuscript when you __________.

A. show basic ability B. finish the course

C. have sold three stories D. have passed the test

【3】Kristi Hill mentions her own experience mainly to __________.

A. prove she is a qualified instructor B. introduce the home-study courses

C. show she has realized her dream D. promote the writing program

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】B

【3】D

【解析】试题分析：本文属于广告类短文，宣传了一个培训儿童作家的机构Institute of Children’s Literature。

【1】B 段落大意题。根据第二段第一句And there’s a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children’s books bought each year可知目前需要儿童作家，同时根据第一段内容可知儿童读物的市场很广阔。故前两段主要告诉我们社会需要儿童作家。故B正确。

【2】B 细节理解题。根据You will complete at least one manuscript（手稿）suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course .可知如果你完成了这一课程，你只是可以把一份合适的手稿交给出版商出版。这是Institute of Children’s Literature的诺言。故B正确。

【3】D 推理判断题。根据I really didn’t expect any publication before I finished the course , but that happened . I sold three stories可知我之前也没有想到自己的作品能够出版。但是我做到了。作者现身说法，就是为了宣传Institute of Children’s Literature。故D正确。