John Grisham was born on February 2,1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in the USA. His father was a construction worker and moved his family all around the southern states of America, stopping wherever he could find work. Eventually they settled in Mississippi. Graduating from law school in 1981, Grisham practiced law for nearly a decade in Southaven, specializing in criminal defense and personal injury litigation(诉讼). In 1983, he was elected to the state House of Representatives and served until 1990.

One day at the Dessoto County courthouse, Grisham heard the horrifying testimony(证词) of a 12-year-old rape victim. He decided to write a novel exploring what would have happened if the girl’s father had murdered her attackers. He got up every morning at 5 am, to work on the novel, called A Time to Kill, which was published in 1988. Grisham’s next novel, The Firm, was one of the biggest hits of 1991, spending 47 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. Grisham was then able to give up law and concentrate on writing. Grisham lives with his wife and two children, dividing their time between their Victorian home on a 67 acre farm in Mississippi and a 204 acre plantation near Charlottesville, Virginia.

When he’s not writing, Grisham devote time to charitable(慈善) causes, including mission trip with his church group. As a child he dreamt of becoming a professional baseball player, and now serves as the local Little League leader. He has built six ball fields on his property and hosts children from Little League teams.

1.What inspired Grisham to write his first novel?

       A.A case of murder.    B.A case of rape.

       C.His father’s experience.   D.His life on the farm.

2.The story of the novel A time to Kill would probably focus on __________.

       A.how the girl was attacked       B.what the circumstances of the rape were

       C.how the girl’s father would act       D.how the case of rape was settled

3.Which of the following is not true of the novel The Firm?

       A.It was popular at the time of publication. B.It earned Grisham great fame.

       C.It brought Grisham wealth. D.It was carried by the New York Times as a series.

4.It can be inferred from the passage that Grisham has built ball fields on his property _______.

       A.to achieve his life’s goal as a professional baseball player

       B.to coach children in baseball

       C.to see his childhood dream being realized in the children

       D.to provide facilities of baseball training

5.John Grisham is a _______ at present.

       A.writer  B.lawyer   C.Congressman D.professional baseball player

Five million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping project Grand Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below.

Camping

To protect the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required for overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information Center, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Fires

Because of the extreme fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View campgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either.

Hiking(远足)

Please stay on permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy desert plants. Pack out what you pack in, so you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park where wildlife exists.

Weather

The weather at Grand Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning(闪电) causes a particular danger during sudden summer storms. These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys, a danger to hikers. Watch the skies and check daily weather reports.

Wildlife

Do not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Grand Canyon National Park where deer(鹿) were purposely shot because they are plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer can be danger and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may appear.

1. What can you do first if you want to go camping?

A. Know the permitted         B. Book campgrounds in advance

C. Make sure not to make a fire  D. Stop at Mather and Desert View

2. What do the underlined words “pack out what you pack in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A. keep every out of campgrounds        B. take away everything you bring in

C. carry all the necessary food           D. look after your personal belongings

3. Why were some deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?

A. They ate wrong things and became very ill.

B. They were a danger to other gentle animals.

C. They begged food from visitors.

D. They kicked and bit visitors.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To provide travel information            B. To report some recent news.

C. To teach tourists hiking skills             D. To introduce the wild life

违法和不良信息举报电话:027-86699610 举报邮箱:58377363@163.com

精英家教网