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475 Riverside Drive

New York N.Y. 10027

Jan.15, 2011

Dear John,

I'm sorry you didn't get the part you tried out for in that play. I know how much you wanted to be in the play. Now you feel that maybe acting isn't the right future for you. I think you're wrong. You're a good actor. Do you remember when you played Caesar in your summer theatre group's play? You were excellent . People clapped(鼓掌)every time you walked on stage（舞台). Even the other actors loved you.

All actors have to get used to being turned down for a job. It's part of an actor's life. Even famous actors don't get every part they want. I think you should give acting another chance. You love it so much, and you're good at it. Don't be discouraged because you lose one part in the play. Wait a bit, and try for another one. After all , you can always give up some other time.

Love,

Jane

1.Jane wrote this letter because____.

A. she wanted John to get a part in the play he was trying out for

B. she wanted to tell John that he shouldn't give up acting.

C. she wanted to tell John how to become an actor.

D. she was unhappy with John.

2.Jane talks about other actors to show John that ____.

A. they are as bad as he is

B. acting is a hard life

C. they sometimes get turned down for parts they want

D. they are lucky enough

3.What does Jane think of John?

A. He is a good actor, and some day he will be successful.

B. He is too easily discouraged to become a good actor.

C. He is a better actor than the person who has got the part.

D. He is as unlucky as the other actors.

4.The person who wrote this letter probably ____.

A. is an actress.

B. cares about John

C. wants to be an actress some day

D. envies at John's success

Answer 1

1.B

2.C

3.A

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文是一封书信，约翰没有得到自己一直努力尝试希望得到的戏剧角色，对自己产生了消极的怀疑。因此简给约翰写了这封信，告诉他要积极面对生活中的失败，鼓励他继续在自己的表演道路上努力奋斗，不能轻言放弃。

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2. actors have to get used to being turned down for a job. It's part of an actor's life. Even famous actors don't get every part they want.”所有的演员都必须习惯被拒绝。这是演员一生中的必修课。即使是最著名的演员也不是能够得到多有他们想要的角色。答案为C。

3. a good actor.”简认为约翰是一位优秀的演员。接下来几句提到了约翰今年夏天成功的戏剧表演，以及大家对他的肯定与赞赏，可以看出简认为他一定能在表演事业上获得成功。故选A。

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