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【题目】听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1Who is Clifford?

A.A little girl.B.The man’s pet.C.A fictional character.

2Who suggested that Norman paint for children’s books?

A.His wife.B.Elizabeth.C.A publisher.

3What is Norman’s story based on?

A.A book.B.A painting.C.A young woman.

4What is it that shocked Norman?

A.His unexpected success.

B.His efforts made in vain.

C.His editor’s disagreement.

【答案】

1C

2A

3B

4A

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【原文】

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