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Writing a long book seemed to be too much for me. So, for a long time, I just wrote short articles. One day, inspiration(灵感) for an article hit me and, as I started writing, paragraphs began flowing out fast. It turned out to be too long to be an article. I thought it would not hurt to try self-publishing a booklet(小册子). The first printing of this 32-page black and white booklet sold out within a week. Here is something that I have learned through my experience.
1.Start small.
Don’t try to have a 400-page work as your first publication. I suggest you publish a booklet under 50 pages to launch your career as an author.
2.Ask for advice.
If you know some people who have published something, ask them for advice and help. You will gain useful information from them and save yourself many problems.
3.           
When you put your heart into something only to hear“We’re not interested”,you may get hurt. But you must remind yourself that this is quite common. Every“yes”you receive comes after at least five“noes”,especially at the beginning. You need to revise your book many times to reduce the chances of being turned down.
4.The more you market, the more you sell.
You can publish an excellent book. But if no people know about it, you cannot expect many buyers. Send out an e-mail to friends, family and business partners, telling them your book’s publication date. Ask them to help sell your book.
Do not be afraid to try novel ideas.
小题1:What does the underlined word“launch”in Point 1 there mean?
A.Begin.B.Develop.C.Lead.D.Describe.
小题2:What’s the best title for Point 3?
A.No one will like what you wrote at first.
B.You will get hurt by what you wrote at first.
C.Prepare for a“yes”rather than a“no”.
D.Be prepared to deal with“noes”.
小题3:According to the passage, if you want to have more copies of your book sold, you should      .
A.advertise your book in newspapers
B.try to make more people know your book
C.ask your business partners to buy your book
D.write something that people are interested in
小题4:About self-publishing a book, the writer would most probably agree that       .
A.one usually makes no money out of self-publishing a book
B.one should never self-publish a book longer than 400
C.self-publishing a book is impossible for most people
D.asking advice from people who have published a book is helpful

答案
 
小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:B
小题4:D
解析
 
试题分析:
小题1:A 推理题。根据本句I suggest you publish a booklet under 50 pages to launch your career as an author.以及第二段主题Start small.说明是要我们从小规模做起。故该词指开始的意思。故A正确。
小题2:D 段落大意题。本段的中心思想是告诉我们该如何处理别人对我们的拒绝。故D正确。
小题3:B 推理题。根据倒数第二段第2句But if no people know about it, you cannot expect many buyers.说明如果人们不了解这本书,就不要期待着有读者。那么就是指要想多卖书,就得让更多的人知道这本书。故B正确。
小题4:D 细节题。根据第三段If you know some people who have published something, ask them for advice and help. You will gain useful information from them and save yourself many problems.说明向那些曾经出版过书的人求助对你是有很大帮助的。故D正确。
点评:本文是作者在写作以及卖书方面的经历以及他给那些写书的人的一些建议。文章内容较为简单,要求考生仔细阅读文本,耐心审题,结合题目做出准确的定位判断。
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One spring afternoon five years ago, Jimmy Liao was crying in the hall of Taipei’s Sherwood Hotel. Life seemed   36 . The people who laughed as they walked past were taking their   37  for granted, just as he   38  himself. Now, however, he felt   39  -and he couldn’t even show his disappointment in his   40 .
Seeking more personally satisfying   41 , he had just left a successful job as a commercial artist when it seemed that fate (命运)played a cruel   42  on him. It was at this time that he developed cancer and was   43  to work. But that moment in the hotel was a turning point for Jimmy . He began to   44  the fact that there is no such a thing as fate, only   45 . Since then, he has published several imaginative, illustrated (带插图的)books.
According to Jimmy, you are   46  you choose to be. You can give up or you can work to be a happier person. Jimmy realized that, while the world   47  seems unfair, your choice can change your life.
This idea can be   48  in Jimmy’s books, where his characters show the powerlessness they feel   49  making their choices. The message that goes with Jimmy’s drawings, however, is   50  . Though the world may make us feel small, we must be   51 . Everything will be all right for us -as it is for the “small people”in Jimmy’s books-if we make choices that are   52   for us.
In spite of his new   53  and wealth, Jimmy prefers working   54  at home with his wife and daughter. He spends his mornings drawing. To Jimmy, living a life as he chooses means much more than money and fame could   55  .
小题1:
A.unhappyB.unusualC.unfairD.uneasy
小题2:
A.healthB.wealthC.happinessD.illnesses
小题3:
A.ought toB.had toC.needed toD.used to
小题4:
A.ashamedB.disappointedC.helplessD.endless
小题5:
A.cryingB.paintingC.imagination D.consideration
小题6:
A.homeB.conditionC.situationD.work
小题7:
A.gameB.trickC.roleD.part
小题8:
A.unableB.impossibleC.unfitD.difficult
小题9:
A.understandB.faceC.refuseD.recognize
小题10:
A.failuresB.effortsC.choicesD.interests
小题11:
A.thatB.whatC.whichD.whoever
小题12:
A.alwaysB.seldomC.sometimesD.usually
小题13:
A.foundB.drawnC.writtenD.accepted
小题14:
A.afterB.aboutC.withD.before
小题15:
A.powerfulB.hopefulC.usefulD.successful
小题16:
A.greatB.strongC.braveD.equal
小题17:
A.scientificB.basicC.rightD.simple
小题18:
A.productB.fameC.nameD.job
小题19:
A.rapidlyB.separatelyC.slowlyD.quietly
小题20:
A.offerB.gainC.gatherD.earn

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A few years ago, I had the opportunity to play the character of Ronald McDonald for the McDonald"s Corporation.
One day each month,we visited hospitals bringing a little happiness to the children there. But there were two rules placed on me during a visit. First, I could not go anywhere in the hospital  without permission. And second, I could not physically touch anyone within the hospital. They did not want me to carry germs(细菌)from one patient to another. Breaking either of these rules, I was told, I could lose my job. One day, as I was heading down a hallway and on my way home, I heard a little voice coming through a half­opened door,“Ronald,Ronald.”
I stepped in and saw a boy,about five years old, lying in his dad"s arms, Mom with a nurse on the other side. I knew by the feeling in the room that the situation was grave. I asked his name. He told me it was Billy and that I did a few simple magic tricks for him. As I stepped back to say good­bye, he asked me “Ronald, would you hold me?”
At such a simple request, my heart was screaming, “Yes!”But my mind was screaming louder. “No!You are going to lose your job!”
“Hold me” was such a simple request, and yet I searched for any reasonable excuses that allowed me to leave, but none. It took me a moment to realize that in this situation, losing my job may not be the disaster I feared. Then, I picked up this little boy. He was so weak and so scared. We laughed and cried for 45 minutes. With tears in my eyes, I left them. Less than 48 hours later, I received a phone call from Billy"s mom that Billy had passed away. She and her husband simply wanted to thank me for making a difference in their little boy"s life.
Billy"s mom told me shortly after I left the room. Billy looked at her and said, “Momma, I don"t care any more if I see Santa this year because I was held by Ronald McDonald.”
For the record, McDonald"s Corporation did find it out, but, given the situation,permitted me to go on with my job. I continued as Ronald for another year before leaving the corporation to share the story of Billy and how important it is to take risks.
小题1:The underlined word “grave” in Paragraph 3 means “________”.
A.weakB.seriousC.interesting D.exciting
小题2:When Billy asked the author to hold him, at first the author ________.
A.was unwilling to do soB.was glad to do so
C.hesitated to do soD.hurried to do so
小题3:What lesson did the author draw from his experience?
A.To amuse others is enjoyable.B.To take risks is important.
C.To break rules is necessary.D.To be fired is not fearful.
小题4:We learn from the story that ________.
A.the author left the corporation because he broke the rules
B.the author left the corporation because he didn"t like the rules
C.the boy was quite happy with the experience with the author
D.the boy was quite happy with Santa at Christmas

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Real-life Friends
Most people know the saying: A man"s best friend is his dog; and that Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. However, dogs can’t offer advice or make you a cup of tea when you need one; and precious stones are cold comfort when you need a hug, and a shoulder to cry on.
What are Friends?
There are many ways to describe a friend. Friends are the family you can choose for yourself. Friends are a much better medication(医疗)than medication is, and people who spend time with friends are happier with their lives as they are less lonely.
A good friend will put you to bed when you’re lost consciousness. Ensure you’re not laid on your back, and remember to remove your shoes. You should be able to tell a true friend anything without being judged by them.
How do Friendships Begin?
This is an easy question. Find someone else who has similar interests with you. You now have another person to talk to about your shared interest but remember they like to talk too, so be prepared to shut up and listen once in a while. Hopefully they will have other friends and will introduce you to them, thereby expanding your circle.
Friendships which begin due to location, for example, next-door neighbors or school classmates, rarely survive transitions such as moving to other neighborhoods, schools, colleges, jobs, immigration, and so forth. Attend a school reunion and you’ll wonder what on earth you ever had in common with these people other than your age, although it is possible to have a friendship with someone you met at school. Mutually maintain it, and eventually become godparent or “uncle” to each others’ children.
How Friendships are Maintained
To have a friend you must also be a friend and be prepared to be there for them should they need you. Failure in this respect would label you a fair-weather friend and you would most probably be abandoned.
Boundaries
Like every other relationship you have in your life, there are boundaries you shouldn’t cross with your friends. One of those is money: Don’t lend to your friend and don’t ask for a loan yourself.
Friends are unpaid counselors(顾问),but phoning them at 2 am because you’re awake and would like a chat is not a good idea. Neither is phoning them at 10 am if you know they’re a shift-worker. Friends are people who need some space and quiet time. Generally, it all boils down to mutual respect and understanding.
It’s not a good plan to interrupt your friend while they’re on a date/on holiday/attending an orchestral recital/at a funeral.
Trust
Trust is the most vital element in any relationship. If you’re not trustworthy then you probably don’t deserve friends, so try to remember that you promised to see that dull film with them or applaud them at their first attempt at a karaoke or an Open Mic night. If you have promised to look after their clothes while they go for a bet, then make sure you do. You might like to carry enough cash to help them out too, as you never know when that situation might be reversed.
Don’t lie to your friend: if they know you well they’ll know you’re lying or will at least be suspicious. If you find out something that you know will hurt your friend, be tactful(圆滑). Do they need to know? Would they appreciate knowing? Can you tell their mum so she can break the news? Cowardly, yes, but mums usually have a much better way with words. Remember, if you do decide to tell them and it’s painful, they will probably need some time alone, after lashing out at(抨击)the closest thing—you. In that case, play the waiting game. Then don’t beat them up about it afterwards.
A Friend for Life
Strong friendships can last a lifetime with care and consideration. The benefits are multi-folds; you’ve got someone to share birthday cake with, and especially for single people, a pub meal or a trip to the cinema is no fun alone, is it? Plus it’s always nice to know there’s someone there for you, as you’re there for them, through the bad times as well as the good. Altogether now: Oh I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends.
小题1:According to the passage we can learn that good friends should be ___________.
A.paid counselorsB.money lenders
C.good listenersD.next-door neighbors
小题2:The author brings in the topic by ___________.
A.giving negative examplesB.raising a relative question
C.describing a natural factD.explaining what friends are
小题3:The underlined phrase “a fair-weather friend” in Para 6 probably refers to a friend who _____.
A.likes only fine weather
B.will always stand by you
C.likes to make friends in fine weather
D.will run away from you when you need help badly
小题4:What can be inferred from the passage?
A.The more friends you have, the happier you will be.
B.Medication is also a better way to maintain strong friendships.
C.You may lose a friend if you are always telling lies to him or her.
D.We should only make friends with those having similar interests.
小题5: From the last paragraph we can learn that the author ____________.
A.doubt whether there are true friends and friendship
B.has lost a lot of good friends without any reasons
C.has already benefited a great deal from his friends
D.has been tired of making friends with single people
小题6: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.How to make friends.B.Friends and friendship.
C.Ways to maintain friendship.D.Boundaries of friends.

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I ran into a stranger as he passed by. “I’m so sorry!” was my reply. Then he said, “Excuse me too. I wasn’t   36  watching for you.” We were very polite, this stranger and I. Then we went   37  our way after saying goodbye.
But at     38   , a different story is told. How we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later in the kitchen, as I    39   the meal, my daughter walked up to me, very still. When I turned, I    40   knocked her down. “Get out of the way!” I shouted with a frown (皱眉). She stepped away silently, with her little heart    41  . I didn’t realize how rudely I had spoken.
That night, when I lay    42   in bed, God’s quiet voice spoke to me and said, “While    43   with a stranger, you are calm and polite, but with those you love, you are quick to excite.  Go to look around on the kitchen floor, you’ll find some flowers there by the    44   . Those are the flowers she brought for you. She    45    them herself — pink, yellow, and your favorite blue. She stood there quietly and you never saw the    46    in her eyes.”
By this time, I felt sad and small and now my own tears began to fall. I quietly went and knelt (跪) by her    47   . “Wake up, my dear,” I said. “Are these the flowers you picked up for me?” She smiled, “I found them out by the tree, I    48      them in a napkin(纸巾), just for you. I knew you’d like them, especially the     49   .” I said, “I am so sorry that I missed them today. And I    50   have fussed (大惊小怪) at you that way. ”
And she whispered, “Mommy, that’s OK… I still love you     51   .” I hugged her and said, “I love you, too and I love the flowers.”
Do you know that: if you die tomorrow, the    52   you are working for could easily replace you in a matter of days. But the family you leave    53  will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into our    54   than into our families--- an unwise investment (投资) indeed.
Remember that   55  =" (F)ATHER" + (A)ND + (M)OTHER + (I ) + (L)OVE + (Y)OU.
小题1:
A.everB.even C.just D.right
小题2:
A.to B.inC.on D.for
小题3:
A.school B.work C.home D.office
小题4:
A.cooked B.had C.ate D.took
小题5:
A.already B.hardly C.rudely D.nearly
小题6:
A.lost B.missed C.beaten D.broken
小题7:
A.asleep B.awake C.afraidD.alive
小题8:
A.dealingB.meeting C.going D.talking
小题9:
A.floorB.kitchen C.window D.door
小题10:
A.grew B.bought C.picked D.fetched
小题11:
A.tearsB.expressions C.smiles D.joy
小题12:
A.desk B.bed C.bodyD.knees
小题13:
A.wrappedB.covered C.put D.help
小题14:
A.pinkB.yellowC.blue D.black
小题15:
A.needn’t B.shouldn’t C.mustn’t D.can’t
小题16:
A.indeed B.besidesC.anything D.anyway
小题17:
A.companyB.countryC.placeD.state
小题18:
A.for B.withC.behindD.to
小题19:
A.books B.loss C.meal D.work
小题20:
A.RESPECT B.WARMTH C.FAMILY D.FRIEND

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Mark was walking home from school one day when he saw the boy in front of him fall over and drop all of the books. He was carrying, along with two sweaters, a basketball and a walkman(随身听). Mark stopped and helped the boy pick up these things. Since they were going the same way, he helped to carry some of his things. As they walked, Mark knew that the boy’s name was Bill, that he loved computer games, basketball and history, and that he was having lots of trouble with his other subjects and that he had just broken up with his girlfriend.
They arrived at Bill’s home first and Mark was invited in for a Coke and to watch some television. The afternoon passed happily with a few laughs and some small talk, and then Mark went home. They often saw each other at school, had lunch together once or twice, and then they both finished middle school. They ended up in the same high school where they sometimes saw and talked with each other over the years. At last just three weeks before they finished high school, Bill asked Mark if they could talk.
Bill asked Mark if he still remembered the day years ago when they had first met. “Did you ever think why I was carrying so many things home that day?” asked Bill. “You see, I cleaned out my locker(锁柜) because I didn’t want to leave anything for anyone else. I had put away some of my mother’s sleeping pills and I was going home to kill myself. But after we spent some time together talking and laughing, I began to understand that if I killed myself, I would have missed that time and so many others that might follow. So you see, Mark, when you picked up those books that day, you did a lot more. You saved my life.”
小题1: When Mark met him the first time, Bill was going _______.
A.to have a basketball gameB.to his classroom
C.to see MarkD.back home
小题2:From what Bill was carrying, we can know that he _______.
A.was a good studentB.liked sports and music
C.liked all the subjects in schoolD.was a good friend
小题3: Mark and Bill _______.
A.were in the same middle school and high school
B.were in the same middle school but not in the same high school
C.often had lunch together at school
D.had known each other before they began to study in middle school
小题4:In this passage, the phrase “break up” means _______.
A.相处很好B.和好如初C.关系破裂D.保持联系
小题5:When Mark helped Bill to pick up some of his things, he _______.
A.knew he could save Bill’s life
B.knew who Bill was and wanted to help him
C.didn’t know why he was going to help him
D.didn’t know what he was doing was very important to Bill

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