3、Ghostwriters are widely used by celebrities or public figures who wish to publish their autobiographies(自传).The degree of involvement of the ghostwriter in nonfiction writing projects ranges from minor to significant.Various sources explain the role of the ghostwriter and how competent(能胜任的)writers can get this kind of work.In some cases, a ghostwriter may be called in just to clean up, edit, and polish a rough draft of an autobiography or a “how-to” book.In other cases, the ghostwriter will write an entire book or article based on information, stories, notes, and an outline, interviews with the celebrity or public figure.The credited authors also indicate to the ghostwriter what type of style, tone, or “voice” they want in the book.
Celebrity books are usually ghostwritten in the first person(I did this and that) or the third person (David Pardon asked the group to recommend someone etc.).
In some cases, such as with some “how-to” books, diet guides, or cookbooks, a book will be entirely written by a ghostwriter, and the celebrity(e.g.a well-known musician or sports star) will be credited as author.Publishing companies use this method to increase the marketability of a book by associating it with a celebrity or well-known figure.In several countries before elections, candidates employ ghostwriters to produce autobiographies for them so as to gain visibility and exposure.Two of John F.Kennedy’s books were almost entirely ghostwritten.Former President Ronald Reagan also released a ghostwritten autobiography.
A consultant or career-switcher may pay to have a book ghostwritten on a topic in their professional area, to establish or enhance their credibility as an “expert” in their field.For example, a successful salesperson hoping to become an inspiring speaker on selling may pay a ghostwriter to write a book on sales techniques.Often this type of book is published in the vanity press, which means that the author is paying to have the book published.This type of book is typically given away to potential clients(客户)as a promotional tool, rather than being sold in bookstores.
1.A ghostwriter does all the following EXCEPT ______ for his client, according to the passage.
A.correct a piece of writing B.write a complete book
C.improve a written article D.interview a celebrity
2.By using “this method” (paragraph 3), the writer means ______.
A.celebrities may help to increase sales
B.celebrities may shift into ghostwriters
C.authors may sometimes become celebrities
D.celebrities may pay publishers for promotion
3.It is implied in the passage that ______.
A.vanity presses are illegal B.ghostwriters work behind the scene
C.books by ghostwriters don’t sell D.celebrities can’t do without ghostwriters
4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about ghostwriters?
A.People who employ them. B.Responsibilities they take on.
C.Challenges their work involves. D.Reasons why they ghostwrite.
2、对下列短文中标有题号的每一行作出判断:如无错误, 在该行右边横线上画一个勾(√);如有错误(每行只有一个错误),则按下列情况改正:
该行多一个词:把多余的词用斜线(﹨)划掉, 在该行右边横线上写出该词,并用斜线划掉。
该行缺一个词:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),在该行右边横线上写出应加的词。
该行错一个词:在错的词下划一横线,在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意:原行没有错的不要改。
I have been to China for two years.My friends 1.______
in England sometimes write to me, ask me how long I will 2._______
stay here, and when I am thinking up returning home. 3.______
The answer of their questions is simple: I do not 4._______
know when I return home.At the moment, I 5._______
have no reason to return back to England.I like living in 6.________
China and I enjoy meeting Chinese people and travel 7._______
around country.My work is very interesting, 8.______
and there are so many things I don’t know about 9.________
China.I hope to discover it in the future. 10._______
1、假设你是Mary, 你与几位同窗约定,高考后去外地旅游。但你的父母以“不安全”为由阻止你。写一封信给学校的心理老师Miss Li,告诉她事情的原委,表明你的观点,并向她寻求解决问题的方法(文中请不要出现真实的校名、人名)。
注意:
1.对所给要点,适当发挥,不要简单翻译。
2.词数120左右。开头已经写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Miss Li,
___________________________________________________________________________
Your sincerely,
Mary
29、
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This Skywalk has been open since March 28, 2007.Daily visitor-ship to the Skywalk has been over 4,000 people.Please be patient to enjoy your moment on the Skywalk.
After you have experienced the one and only Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass Bridge, you will return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and take your Airplane for a flight back to the South Rim of the Canyon.This is a tour never to be forgotten as you will have walked on air over the Grand Canyon.
Tour Itinerary (行程)
Tour Duration
5.7 Hours
The Grand Canyon Adventure Skywalk
Flight from Grand Canyon South Rim to Grand Canyon West
1 Hour
Experience a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Canyon as you make your way to Grand Canyon West.
Light Lunch at Guano Point at Grand Canyon West
2 Hours
You’ll be taken by bus to Guano Point with breathtaking views of the western part of the Grand Canyon where the Colorado River makes its way into Lake Mood.Every table for lunch has a view.
Walk on the World Famous Skywalk
1.5 Hours
Finally you’ll board your bus to Eagle Point, home of the Grand Canyon Skywalk.Now it is time for you to walk on air for 70 feet over the Grand Canyon.
Flight Back to Grand Canyon South Rim
1.2 Hours
After time on the Skywalk, you’ll return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and return to Grand Canyon South Rim in time for dinner and sunset.
1.This advertisement is for __________.
A.Grand Canyon West B.Grand Canyon South
C.Grand Canyon D.the Skywalk
2.The package fee does NOT cover the cost of _______.
3.The Grand Canyon Skywalk Bridge is made of glass because ______.
A.it looks stranger B.it is cheaper to build
C.it looks more beautiful D.it gives you a better view
4.According to the Tour Itinerary, the route is ______.
A.South Rim→Guano Point→West Airport→Eagle Point→West Airport→South Rim
B.South Rim→West Airport→Guano Point→Eagle Point→West Airport→South Rim
C.South Rim→West Airport→Eagle Point→Guano Point→West Airport→South Rim
D.South Rim→West Airport→Eagle Point→West Airport→Guano Point→South Rim
27、—Never thought to see you here!
—_______
A.It’s a small world. B.So did I.
C.Oh, haven’t you? D.Glad to meet you.
26、—This is the first time I_______ my first picture with my own hands.
—It is time that you _______a picture for me.
A.took; took B.have taken; took
C.took; will take? D.will take; have taken
25、Paul: I will never forget this interesting lesson.
Mary: What did he say, Mike?
Mike: Paul said that he ______ never forget _______ interesting lesson?
A.will; this B.would; that C.will; that D.would; this
24、Teacher: Pay attention to my teaching, please, Tom!
Tom: What did she say, Jane?
Jane: She______ you_______ attention to______ teaching.
A.told; pay to; his B.asked; to paid; his
C.asked; to pay; her D.told; to pay; her