2014届高考英语 阅读理解 2013暑假练习题一三.docVIP

2014高考英语阅读理解：2013暑假练习题（13）及答案解析 (第篇) Dear Friend， The recent success of children’s books has made the general public aware that there’s a huge market out there. And there’s a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children’s books bought each year... plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers. Who are these needed writers? They’re ordinary folks like you and me. But am I good enough? I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by selfdoubt, and I didn’t know where to turn for help. Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude(潜能), and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed. The promise that paid off The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability： You will complete at least one manuscript(手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course. I really didn’t expect any publication before I finished the course，but that happened.I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute. Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children’s books and over 300 stories and articles. Free test and brochure We offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized homestudy courses on the basis of oneonone training. Realize your writing dream today. There’s nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever. Sincerely， Kristi Holl, Instructor Institute of Children’s Literature [语篇解读]　儿童读物有着巨大的市场，市场需要更多的儿童读物作家。参加我们的培训课程，相信你就能成为儿童作家中的一员。 1．From the first three paragraphs, we learn that ________. A. children’s books are usually bestsellers B. publishers are making $3 billion each year C. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention D. there is a growing need for writers of children’s books [解析]　推理判断题。这篇文章在为培训课程做广告，因此前三段先讲到儿童作家的市场需求以吸引