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1. What did the author say about her own writing experience?

A. Most of her stories had been rejected by publishers.

B. She did not quite live up to her reputation as a writer.

C. Her way to success was full of pains and frustrations.

D. She was constantly under pressure of writing more.

2. Why did Rebecca want to enter this year s writing contest?

A. She believed she possessed real talent for writing.

B. She simply intended to share her story with readers.

C. She was sure of winning with her mother s help.

D. She had won a prize in the previous contest.

3. The author took the initiative to correct her daughter s stories because .

A. she was afraid Rebecca s imagination might run wild while writing

B. she did not want to disappoint Rebecca who needed her help so much

C. she believed she had the knowledge and experience to offer guidance

D. she wanted to help Rebecca realize her dreams of becoming a writer

4. What s the author s advice for parents?

A. Parents should keep an eye on the activities their kids engage in.

B. Children should be allowed freedom to grow through experience.

C. A writing career, though attractive, is not for every child to pursue.

D. Children should be given every chance to voice their opinions.
高考重点词汇积累

shortage n. 不足,缺少 (short adj. 短暂的;短的,矮的;简 live up to 达到,符合,不辜负(他人的期望)

短的;短缺的) reputation n. 名誉,名声

occupy vt. 居住;占据(空间、时间);拥有(职位、工作); conflict n. 冲突,矛盾,抵触;武装冲突 vi. 相左;冲突,

使(大脑、思绪) 老想着;使忙碌;军事占领 ( occupation 抵触

n. 工作,职业;占领,控制;居住,使用 occupied adj. 忙 fearful adj. 惧怕的;担心的;可怕的 (fear v. & n. 畏惧;
于/ 从事……的;已被占用的;遭侵占的) 担心)

leisure n. 空闲,闲暇 reference n. 提及,谈到;参考,查阅;征求,征询;推荐信,

enter v. 进 入 ( 某 地 方 ); 加 入, 成 为 …… 的 一 员; 介绍信 (refer v. 提到,谈到;指,表示;查阅,参考)

(使……)参加(比赛或考试);达到(某一阶段或时期); step back 退一步(思考)

写入,输入(信息) contest n. 竞赛,比赛;争论,争执 v. 争辩,就……提出异

rejection n. 拒绝接受;拒绝录用;嫌弃,厌弃;(对移植器 议;争取赢得,角逐

官的)排异 (reject vt. 拒绝,不同意;拒绝录用/ 录取;排 keep an eye on 照看;留意

异)
课标外重要词汇

resurface /ˌriːˈsɜːfɪs / vi. 重新出现,重新显露 revelation /ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/ n. 揭露的惊人内幕;揭露,暴露,

spontaneously /spɒnˈteɪniəsli/ adv. 自发地, 不由自主地 泄露,透露;启示