河北省正定县河北省正定县 2015 高考英语暑假练习（高考英语暑假练习（2）（答案或解析）（答案或解析）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳答案。Dear Friend, The recent success of childrens books has made the general public aware that theres a huge market out there. And theres a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of childrens books bought each year . plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers. Who are these needed writers? Theyre 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 didnt 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 didnt 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 childrens 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. Theres nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever. Sincerely, Kristi Holly, Instructor Institute of Childrens Literature ( ) 1. From the first three paragraphs, we learn that_. A. childrens 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 childrens books 【答案答案】D. 【解析解析】前三段话从不同方面告诉我们急需儿童书籍的作者。 ( ) 2. When finishing the course, you are promised to_. A. be a successful publisher B. become a confident editor C. finish one work for publication D. get one story or article published 【答案答案】C。 【解析解析】由第五段话中的 You will complete at least one manuscript（手稿） suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.可以知道答案。 ( ) 3. Kristi Holly mentions her experience mainly to_. A. prove she is a good instructor B. promote the writing program C. give her advice on course preparation D. show she sold more stories than article 【答案答案】B。 【解析解析】Kristi Holly 用自己的例子证明该项目的可行性，同时也宣传了该项目。 【2014【2014 高考英语广东省中山市华侨中学三模试题高考英语广东省中山市华侨中学三模试题】A】A阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 James Cleveland Owens was the son of a farmer and the grandson of black slaves. His family moved to Cleveland when he was 9. There, a school teacher asked the youth his name.“J.C.”, he replied.She thought he had said “Jesse”, and he had a new name.Owens ran his first race at age 13. After high school, he went to Ohio State University. He had to work part time so as to pay for his education. As a second-year student, in the Big Ten games in 1935, he set even more records than he would in the Olympic Games a year later.A week before the Big Ten meet, Owens accidentally fell down a flight of stairs. His back hurt so much that he could not exercise all week, and he had to be helped in and out of the car that drove him to the meet. He refused to listen to the suggestions that he give up and said he would try, event by event. He did try, and the results are in the record book.The stage was set for Owens victory at the Olympic Games in Berlin the next year, and his success would come to be regarded as not only athletic but also political. Hitler did not congratulate any of the African-American winners.“It was all right with me,” he said years later. “I didnt go to Berlin to shake hands with him, anyway.”Having returned from Berlin, he received no telephone call from the president of his own country, either. In fact, he was not honored by the United States until 1976, four years before his death.Owens Olympic victories made little difference to him. He earned his living by looking after a school playground, and accepted money to race against cars, trucks, motorcycles, and dogs.“Sure, it bothered me,” he said later. “But at least it was an honest living. I had to eat.”In time, however, his gold medals changed his life. “They have kept me alive over the years,” he once said. “Time has stood still for me. That golden moment dies hard.”26. Owens got his other name “Jesse” when _.A. he went to Ohio State UniversityB. his teacher made fun of himC. his teacher took “J.C.” for “Jesse”D. he won gold medals in the Big Ten meet27. In the Big Ten meet, Owens _.A. hurt himself in the backB. succeeded in setting many recordsC. tried every sports event but failedD. had to give up some events28. We c