I’m Monty Don. Though I’m a host and writer now, I had an unhappy study experience actually. I changed   21  many times.
I first went to school at five. None of my teachers or classmates liked me, because I always gave them a lot of   22 . I once put a worm in a girl's pocket. When I was seven, I was asked to      23   the school. Then I was sent off to a boarding school. I missed my   24  very much at first; I didn't want to leave once I returned home. Later I met a very   25  teacher, who cared for me and helped me with study. He was also the   26  person to encourage me to act and write. At 13, I moved to Malvern College, but I was kicked out at 15 for   27  school rules. Then I went to another school where I failed my English A level. In fact, I didn't like studying.
I finally   28  that life shouldn't be like this. So I retook the  29  and got an A grade. And more   30 , I made a decision: to go to college, so I began to   31  for the entrance exam. I   32  passed the exam and went to Cambridge to read English. I met my wife there and I was   33  I made that decision, otherwise I wouldn't have had a happy family. Looking back on what I've   34 , I come to know that if you devote yourself to it, nothing is   35 .

I’m trying to be a writer, but I can’t even start. What should I do?
Abraham, Nebraska
There are many ways to come up with ideas, one of which is to write down a list of your experiences, as well as things from your imagination. When you want to write, look in the notebook for ideas.
Books for writers often have good suggestions, too. One we like is Spilling Ink: A Yong Writer’s Handbook by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter. Perhaps your library has it.
My classmates keep asking about a new movie I’ve seen. But I don’t want to spoil it for them. What should I do?
Corinne (by e-mail)
You could ask your classmates whether they are sure they want to know and if they insist, go ahead and tell them. You may be able to give them a general idea of the movie without revealing details of the ending.
I’m going to a soccer camp for youth, but I’m not sure if I’m good at soccer or if I’ll make friends.
Louise, New Hampshire
Soccer camp is for people who share an interest in the sport. No matter what a person’s ability is at the beginning, it’s likely that everyone will leave camp with improved skills.
Sharing a common interest may make conversations easier. Smile, be friendly, and have a sense of humor. Before long, you may find that you’ve made some good friends.
Someone invited me to a birthday party. When I got there, kids were doing stuff I’m not interested in, like watching scary movies. I told them my mom would pick me up, so I just left. Was I rude for doing that?
Sam (by e-mail)
You just did the right thing and that isn’t being rude.
We hope you’ll talk with your parents about this. They’re probably proud of what you did. They may have other suggestions for you, too. Talk about different situations that might come up and what would be the best way to handle (处理) them.
【小题1】Who is interested in Spilling Ink: A Yong Writer’s Handbook?

I’m trying to be a writer, but I can’t even start. What should I do?

Abraham, Nebraska

There are many ways to come up with ideas, one of which is to write down a list of your experiences, as well as things from your imagination. When you want to write, look in the notebook for ideas.

Books for writers often have good suggestions, too. One we like is Spilling Ink: A Yong Writer’s Handbook by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter. Perhaps your library has it.

My classmates keep asking about a new movie I’ve seen. But I don’t want to spoil it for them. What should I do?

Corinne (by e-mail)

You could ask your classmates whether they are sure they want to know and if they insist, go ahead and tell them. You may be able to give them a general idea of the movie without revealing details of the ending.

I’m going to a soccer camp for youth, but I’m not sure if I’m good at soccer or if I’ll make friends.

Louise, New Hampshire

Soccer camp is for people who share an interest in the sport. No matter what a person’s ability is at the beginning, it’s likely that everyone will leave camp with improved skills.

Sharing a common interest may make conversations easier. Smile, be friendly, and have a sense of humor. Before long, you may find that you’ve made some good friends.

Someone invited me to a birthday party. When I got there, kids were doing stuff I’m not interested in, like watching scary movies. I told them my mom would pick me up, so I just left. Was I rude for doing that?

Sam (by e-mail)

You just did the right thing and that isn’t being rude.

We hope you’ll talk with your parents about this. They’re probably proud of what you did. They may have other suggestions for you, too. Talk about different situations that might come up and what would be the best way to handle (处理) them.

1.Who is interested in Spilling Ink: A Yong Writer’s Handbook?

A．Corinne.          B．Louise.            C．Abraham.          D．Sam.

2.What can we learn about the soccer camp?

A．The practice is hard but interesting.

B．It is difficult to make friends in the camp.

C．The camp only wants people who are new to soccer.

D．One’s skills can be improved when leaving the camp.

3.The answer to Sam’s question shows what Sam did is _____.

A．funny            B．strange           C．foolish            D．smart

4.According to the passage, you can make friends by the following means EXCEPT _________.

A．keeping smiling                         B．Being humorous

C．Changing your habits                     D．Being friendly to others

5.This purpose of the text is to _____.

A．give advice        B．tell stories         C．find friends        D．share interests

I’m Monty Don. Though I’m a host and writer now, I had an unhappy study experience actually. I changed   21   many times.

I first went to school at five. None of my teachers or classmates liked me, because I always gave them a lot of   22  . I once put a worm in a girl's pocket. When I was seven, I was asked to      23   the school. Then I was sent off to a boarding school. I missed my   24   very much at first; I didn't want to leave once I returned home. Later I met a very   25   teacher, who cared for me and helped me with study. He was also the   26   person to encourage me to act and write. At 13, I moved to Malvern College, but I was kicked out at 15 for   27   school rules. Then I went to another school where I failed my English A level. In fact, I didn't like studying.

I finally   28   that life shouldn't be like this. So I retook the  29   and got an A grade. And more   30  , I made a decision: to go to college, so I began to   31   for the entrance exam. I   32   passed the exam and went to Cambridge to read English. I met my wife there and I was   33   I made that decision, otherwise I wouldn't have had a happy family. Looking back on what I've   34  , I come to know that if you devote yourself to it, nothing is   35  .

1.A. schools            B. majors          C. jobs         D. directions

2.A. attention      B. respect          C. trouble          D. help

3.A. leave          B. join         C. visit            D. describe

4.A. friend         B. childhood        C. teacher       D. family

5.A. rude           B. good         C. terrible     D. new

6.A. first          B. youngest     C. last         D. right

7.A. following      B. changing     C. misusing     D. breaking

8.A. guessed            B. doubted      C. remembered   D. realised

9.A. lesson         B. exam             C. photo            D. position

10.A. difficultly       B. effectively      C. importantly     D. likely

11.A. prepare       B. call         C. wait         D. hope

12.A. suddenly      B. unluckily        C. accidentally     D. finally

13.A. sorry         B. proud            C. glad              D. afraid

14.A. written           B. experienced C. seen         D. concerned

15. A. strange          B. perfect          C. impossible    D. false

I’m trying to be a writer, but I can’t even start. What should I do?
Abraham, Nebraska
There are many ways to come up with ideas, one of which is to write down a list of your experiences, as well as things from your imagination. When you want to write, look in the notebook for ideas.
Books for writers often have good suggestions, too. One we like is Spilling Ink: A Yong Writer’s Handbook by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter. Perhaps your library has it.
My classmates keep asking about a new movie I’ve seen. But I don’t want to spoil it for them. What should I do?
Corinne (by e-mail)
You could ask your classmates whether they are sure they want to know and if they insist, go ahead and tell them. You may be able to give them a general idea of the movie without revealing details of the ending.
I’m going to a soccer camp for youth, but I’m not sure if I’m good at soccer or if I’ll make friends.
Louise, New Hampshire
Soccer camp is for people who share an interest in the sport. No matter what a person’s ability is at the beginning, it’s likely that everyone will leave camp with improved skills.
Sharing a common interest may make conversations easier. Smile, be friendly, and have a sense of humor. Before long, you may find that you’ve made some good friends.
Someone invited me to a birthday party. When I got there, kids were doing stuff I’m not interested in, like watching scary movies. I told them my mom would pick me up, so I just left. Was I rude for doing that?
Sam (by e-mail)
You just did the right thing and that isn’t being rude.
We hope you’ll talk with your parents about this. They’re probably proud of what you did. They may have other suggestions for you, too. Talk about different situations that might come up and what would be the best way to handle (处理) them

1. 1.

   Who is interested in Spilling Ink: A Yong Writer’s Handbook?

   1. A.
      Corinne
   2. B.
      Louise
   3. C.
      Abraham
   4. D.
      Sam
2. 2.

   What can we learn about the soccer camp?

   1. A.
      The practice is hard but interesting
   2. B.
      It is difficult to make friends in the camp
   3. C.
      The camp only wants people who are new to soccer
   4. D.
      One’s skills can be improved when leaving the camp
3. 3.

   The answer to Sam’s question shows what Sam did is _____

   1. A.
      funny
   2. B.
      strange
   3. C.
      foolish
   4. D.
      smart
4. 4.

   According to the passage, you can make friends by the following means EXCEPT _________

   1. A.
      keeping smiling
   2. B.
      Being humorous
   3. C.
      Changing your habits
   4. D.
      Being friendly to others
5. 5.

   This purpose of the text is to _____

   1. A.
      give advice
   2. B.
      tell stories
   3. C.
      find friends
   4. D.
      share interests