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1、阅读理解题第1题 (20) 分 Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that theres a big difference between a writerand writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealthand fame, not the long hours at a typewriter. “You have got to want
2、 to write,” I said to them, “not want to be a writer.”The reality is that writing is a lonely, privateand poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer
3、, I had no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found for me my room in a New York apartment building. It didnt even matter that it was coldand had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used typewriterand feltlike a genuine writer.After a yearor so, however, I still hadnt got a breakand
4、began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for many years. I wasnt going to be one of those people who died wondering. What if? I would keep putting my dream to test (even though it meant living with unce
5、rtaintyand fear of failure). This is the shadow-land of hope,and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.1阅读理解 (4.0) 分 The passage is meant to _ .A、warn young people of the hardship that a successful writer has to experienceB、advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional
6、writerC、show young people it is unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealthD、encourage young people to pursue a writing career2阅读理解 (4.0) 分 What can be concluded from the passage?A、Genuine writers often find their work interesting rewarding.B、A writers success depends on luck rather on effort.C、Famous
7、 writers usually live in poverty isolation.D、The chances for writers to become successful are small.3阅读理解 (4.0) 分 Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first years of his writing career?A、He was not able to produce a single book.B、He hadnt seen a change for the better.C、He wasnt able t
8、o have a rest for a whole year.D、He found his dream would never come true.4阅读理解 (4.0) 分 In “people who died wondering”, “who” refers to those _ .A、who think too much of the dark side of lifeB、who regret giving up their career halfwayC、who think a lot without making a decisionD、who are full of imagin
9、ation even upon death5阅读理解 (4.0) 分 “Shadow-land” in the last sentence refers to _ .A、the wonderland one often dreams aboutB、the bright future that one is looking forward toC、the state of uncertainty before ones final goal is reachedD、a world that exists only in ones imaginationADBBC第2题 (20) 分 Studen
10、ts can travel in the United States without spending too much money if they follow these suggestions.A travel agent can give you information on special economy fares for trains, busesand planes. Think about hikingor biking for a part of your trip, too. Youll not only save money, but youll also see a
11、lot more of the country.Some students may want to travel by car. Be sure to think about going with other studentsmany colleges have “ride boards” that list when andwhere other students plan to travel. Many radio stations provide the same sort of service they announce whos driving where, when, how ma
12、ny riders they will takeand what the expenses will be.There are many inexpensive, older hotels near busor train stations. Check your travel guide for names of the best. Many parts of the country also have youth hostelswhere young people can stay for only a few dollars a night.You dont have to eat in
13、 restaurants all the time, but we dont recommend a diet of candyand cola, either. You can usually get a healthy, cheap breakfast in a restaurant. If the weather is warm, you can buy food in supermarketsor at roadside standsand have a picnic for lunch. For dinner you can get the names of good, cheap
14、restaurants from travel guidesor friends.1阅读理解 (4.0) 分 The passage tells students _ .A、how to make travel plansB、how to get help while travelingC、how to less money while travelingD、how to choose hotels2阅读理解 (4.0) 分 To see more of the country, youd better travel _ .A、by planeB、by busC、by trainD、by bi
15、ke3阅读理解 (4.0) 分 If you want to share rides with others, you can get information _ .A、on the blackboards in classroomsB、from school administratorsC、through certain radio programsD、from travel agents4阅读理解 (4.0) 分 According to the passage, staying at youth hostels is _ .A、cheapB、convenientC、comfortableD、enjoyable5阅读理解 (4.0) 分 To save money, you can _ .A、have more candy colaB、invite your frie
