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For the past six weeks I have been having online writing classes. I had never taken an online class before, so I did not know what to expect. Now I am about halfway through the courses, and I am doing three courses, where I am practicing writing.
These creative writing classes have been somewhat similar to those I took in a middle school. There are weekly readings where we have to discuss our thoughts, and we comment on each other’s work. But there are some differences. In my middle school, I had one novel writing class where we all sat in a circle twice a week and discussed each other’s work. Each person had a copy of the story but the author of the story was always anonymous(匿名的). This allowed people to give honest opinions since there was no face to connect the story to.
The creative article course is held in a computer lab and all of our work is done online. Every week, two people read their stories aloud to the class, and then we spend a few minutes discussing them, and then post comments on the online discussion board. Still, the main benefit of an online class is that I can choose when to turn in my homework. This allows me to choose how to manage my time.
I think taking three creative writing courses at one time may have been a little too ambitious, but I am studying a variety of writing styles and I think I am becoming a better writer for it.
73. How long do the online writing classes that the author is taking last for in total?
A. About twelve weeks. B. About two months.
C. About six months. D. About six weeks
74. What do the author’s online classes and school classes have in common?
A. Students have classes in a computer lab.
B. Students sit in a circle twice a week.
C. Students write novels every day.
D. Students discuss their reading every week.
75. Why was the author of the story anonymous during the discussion?
A. Because students didn’t want their work popular.
B. Because in this way students could express their real ideas freely.
C. Because students didn’t know each other at all.
D. Because it took students less time to finish the discussion.
76. What is the main advantage of taking online writing classes?
A. Students needn’t have face-to-face talks.
B. Students can hand in their homework late.
C. Students can arrange their time as their like.
D. Students needn’t do any homework.
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While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous. 16 Mr. Larchmont refused to 17 his request? Andrew had 18 so hard in the last 18 months. 19 , he deserved a wage increase.
The thought of walking into Larchmont’s office left Andrew weak 20 . Late in the afternoon he finally gathered the 21 to approach his superior. To his 22 and surprise, the ever-frugal (一贯节省的) Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a 23 !
Andrew arrived home that evening, 24 their dining table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal 25 his favorite dishes. Immediately he 26 someone from the office had tipped her off!
Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered 27 . It was from his wife, which read: “ 28 , my love! I knew you’d get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I’m so 29 of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to 30 how sensitive and caring Tina was.
After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen 31 he observed a second card had slipped out of Tina’s pocket. He picked it up. It read: “Don’t worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you 32 you didn’t get the increase.”
Tears 33 in Andrew’s eyes. Total acceptance! Tina’s support for him was not 34 upon his success at work.
The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us 35 our success or failure.
1. A. What about B. How come C. How about D. What if
2.A. grant B. admit C. submit D. guarantee
3. A. managed B. studied C. worked D. conducted
4. A. Finally B. Absolutely C. Successfully D. Effectively
5. A. for the weight B. at the knees C. in the heart D. for the leg
6. A. thoughts B. force C. strength D. courage
7. A. shock B. enjoyment C. delight D. amazement
8. A. praise B. award C. reward D. raise
9. A. to find B. to appreciate C. to notice D. to decorate
10. A. as B. through C. including D. for
11.A. understood B. recognized C. figured D. predicted
12. A. letter B. note C. envelope D. mail
13.A. Best wishes B. Good news C. Congratulations D. Wonderful job
14. A. cool B. admirable C. cheerful D. proud
15. A. call on B. reflect on C. feed back D. remind of
16.A. while B. before C. until D. when
17. A. as though B. even though C. whether D. unless
18. A. welled up B. flowed over C. rushed out D. streamed down
19. A. qualified B. restricted C. conditional D. concerned
20.A. despite B. without C. either D. regardless of