题目内容
Jim Lehrer hosts The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on PBS( Public Broadcasting Service) and has written 18 novels, two memoirs(回忆录), and three plays. And in his spare time…
What He’s Working On
Oh, Johnny (Random House, $25), his novel about a young Marine in 1944. “On his way to war, Johnny met the most beautiful and wonderful girl he’d ever seen. It changed his life.”
Where He’s Surfing
“I’m on the computer all day long for my job, checking the telegraphs, reading the news, and doing research, on Google mostly. I’m a big fan of eBay because I collect bus memorabilia(值得纪念的事物): toy buses, bus stop signs, and bus driver caps. I’ve bought quite a bit.”
What He’s Watching
“I love all the Mystery! series on PBS, including Poirot. My wife and I just love those people. I’m a huge fan of The Sopranos. These are serious stories about high school football in small-town Texas and the challenges these kids have. It’s very exciting.”
What He’s Listening To
“I’m always amazed when people say they have 3,000 songs on their iPod. I like music, but it’s not a big part of my life. I am always listening to books on tape. I’m about to begin American Lion, Jon Meacham’s new biography(传记)of Andrew Jackson.”
What He’s Reading
“At present, I am reading Home, which is set in small-town Iowa. Marilynne Robinson writes about the simple things that are the most complicated of all within the human spirit. Her characters are so alive and real. Not long ago, I just finished The Spies of Warsaw, Alan Furst’s terrific novel set in pre-World War II.”
60. What job does Jim Lehrer do?
A. A TV host. B. A novelist. C. A reporter. D. A play-writer.
61. Why does Jim Lehrer spend much time on Google?
A. To collect information for his novel. B. To collect bus memorabilia.
C. To do his job better. D. To read his favorite novels.
62. In his spare time, Jim Lehrer does all the following things EXCEPT ________.
A. surf eBay for his hobby B. watch exciting TV series
C. listen to music on his iPod D. work on his own novel
63. Which of the following books is based on a real person?
A. Oh, Johnny. B. American Lion. C. Home. D. The Spies of Warsaw.
ACCB
Do you ever run out of great books to read? So what should I read next? Is fast-paced crime fiction your thing? Try the new Patricia Cornwell book, Scarpetta (Putnam). She is such an able writer and handles complex forensic(法庭的) intelligence with ease. You need to be prepared, though, for the world you're entering—this isn't for the faint of heart, let's say.
If peace is more your thing, try Mary Pipher's wonderful new book, Seeking Peace:Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World (Riverhead). Mary is a lovely, comfortable writer who takes the reader through her personal awakening after reputation and fortune came her way. Even if you've never experienced life as a bestselling writer (as she has done, in her book years back, Reviving Ophelia), you'll totally understand and sympathize with her renewed need for privacy, distance and quiet.
What if you want a straightforward, totally thrilling read with vivid characters, set about World War II? You cannot go wrong with Jim Lehrer's new novel, Oh, Johnny (Random House), about a young Marine whose life is changed forever when he meets a woman on his way to war. His relationship with her lasts him through danger and hardship, and there's an impressive ending. See our interview with the productive novelist/newsman in the current issue of Reader's Digest (March, on stands now), by the way, for insight into the very talented Mr. Lehrer and what interests him.
Well, what about something wickedly funny and totally offbeat? Does the name Carrie Fisher do anything for you? Try her vivid and new life in Hollywood and elsewhere, Wishful Drinking (Simon & Schuster). Be prepared for humor as sharp as knives.
【小题1】 In which column will you probably find the above passage?
A.Advice. | B.News story. |
C.Advertisement. | D.Comments. |
A.The world is complex and hard. | B.Scarpetta is a thriller. |
C.The fiction is hard to understand. | D.Society is hard to fit into. |
A.She is an adventurous writer. |
B.She doesn’t care about fortune. |
C.Her books normally sell well. |
D.She can help you achieve writing skills. |
A.go to Reader’s Digest issued in March |
B.go to Random House |
C.analyze the characters in Oh, Johnny |
D.read the novel Oh, Johnny |
A.Seeking Peace. | B. Reviving Ophelia. |
C.Wishful Drinking. | D.Oh, Johnny. |