题目内容
-I will come to attend your lecture at 10∶00 tomorrow.
-I’m sorry, by then my lecture will have ended and I ________ in my office.
am working
will work
will be working
will have worked
In this age of Internet chat, videogames and reality television, there is no shortage of mindless activities to keep a child occupied. Yet, despite the competition, my 8-year-old daughter Rebecca wants to spend her leisure time writing short stories. She wants to enter one of her stories into a writing contest, a competition she won last year.
As a writer I know about winning contests, and about losing them. I know what it is like to work hard on a story only to receive a rejection slip from the publisher. I also know the pressures of trying to live up to a reputation created by previous victories. What if she doesn’t win the contest again? That’s the strange thing about being a parent. So many of our own past scars and dashed hopes can surface.
A revelation (启示) came last week when I asked her, “Don’t you want to win again?” “No,” she replied, “I just want to tell the story of an angel going to first grade.”
I had just spent weeks correcting her stories as she spontaneously (自发地) told them. Telling myself that I was merely an experienced writer guiding the young writer across the hall, I offered suggestions for characters, conflicts and endings for her tales. The story about a fearful angel starting first grade was quickly “guided” by me into the tale of a little girl with a wild imagination taking her first music lesson. I had turned her contest into my contest without even realizing it.
Staying back and giving kids space to grow is not as easy as it looks. Because I know very little about farm animals who use tools or angels who go to first grade, I had to accept the fact that I was co-opting (借用) my daughter’s experience.
While stepping back was difficult for me, it was certainly a good first step that I will quickly follow with more steps, putting myself far enough away to give her room but close enough to help if asked. All the while I will be reminding myself that children need room to experiment, grow and find their own voices.
【小题1】What did the author say about her own writing experience?
A.She was constantly under pressure of writing more. |
B.Most of her stories had been rejected by publishers. |
C.Her way to success was full of pains and frustrations. |
D.She did not quite live up to her reputation as a writer. |
A.She wanted to share her stories with readers. |
B.She had won a prize in the previous contest. |
C.She was sure of winning with her mother’s help. |
D.She believed she possessed real talent for writing. |
A.she wanted to help Rebecca realize her dream of becoming a writer |
B.she believed she had the knowledge and experience to offer guidance |
C.she did not want to disappoint Rebecca who needed her help so much |
D.she was afraid Rebecca’s imagination might run wild while writing |
A.Children should be given every chance to voice their opinions. |
B.Children should be allowed freedom to grow through experience. |
C.Parents should keep an eye on the activities their kids engage in. |
D.A writing career, though attractive, is not for every child to pursue. |
By Road Around the World
Nickname: Walker
Email: ragwani@hotmail.com
When to travel: May 2011-Aug 2011
Who am I: I am 55. From my childhood, have this dream to go around the world by hitch hiking. However this is now changed and I want to go by road.
My travel plans: Going throughout the world and study various people, culture, habits.
Who am I looking for: A female companion, and she must have similar interest as me.
Just for fun
Nickname: Stream
Email: qrutta@yahoo.co.uk
When to travel: Jan 2011-Dec 2011
Who am I: Young slim girl, looking to see Asia with anyone who wants to travel.
My travel plans: I most prefer a white man in his late30’s to have fun with me as he travels either on business or leisure trips
Whom am I looking for: Someone who is honest, friendly; good sense of humor, adventurous.
22yr old Australian looking for travel companion
Nickname: Angela
Email: alyssia_europe@hotmail.com
When to travel: March 2011
Who am I: a lovely girl, with fun, honest, caring.
My travel plans: I will be traveling to Europe cities, then the world!
Who am I looking for: An extremely fun and entertaining male/female, middle-aged, someone that I can enjoy every travel moment with.
★Fun and maybe more
Nickname: Sunnygirl
Email: sunnygirl2008@yahoo.com
When to travel: Jun2011-Aug2011
Who am I: Slender African girl in her late 20’s. Quite charming, loving, pretty,fun to be with.
My travel plans: Nothing in mind for sure, just looking to come with you.
Whom am I looking for: Looking for a white male between 40-50 years, someone who is full of energy and lively.
【小题1】What way would Walker like to choose for his travel this time?
A.By plane. |
B.By road. |
C.By water. |
D.By hitch hiking. |
A.France | B.Egypt |
C.Japan | D.Australia |
A.Sunny girl | B.Angela |
C.Stream | D.Walker |
A.sunnygirl@yahoo.com |
B.alyssia_europe@hotmail.com |
C.qrutta@yahoo.co.uk |
D.ragwani@hotmail.com |