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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 ability, 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 ability test and will send you a copy of our brochure (小册子) 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 Hill, Instructor
Institute of Children’s Literature
1. The first two paragraphs tell us that __________.
A. magazines for children and teenagers have drawn public attention
B. there is a growing need for writers of children’s books
C. publishers are making $3 billion each year
D. children’s books are usually bestsellers
2. You are promised to publish one manuscript when you __________.
A. show basic ability B. finish the course
C. have sold three stories D. have passed the test
3. Kristi Hill mentions her own experience mainly to __________.
A. prove she is a qualified instructor B. introduce the home-study courses
C. show she has realized her dream D. promote the writing program
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D
【解析】
本文是一则应用文。文章属于广告类短文，宣传了一个培训儿童作家的机构Institute of Children’s Literature。
【1题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段第一句“And there’s a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children’s books bought each year.”可知，此外，对训练有素的新作家的需求也在不断增长，他们需要创造出每年价值30亿美元的儿童读物。同时根据第一段内容可知,儿童读物的市场很广阔。由此可知，前两段主要告诉我们社会需要儿童作家。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The promise that paid off (保证有回报)下面的“You will complete at least one manuscript (手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.”可知，如果你完成了这一课程，你至少会完成一份适合交给出版商的手稿。由此可知，这是Institute of Children’s Literature的诺言，你被承诺在完成课程后发表一篇手稿。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据The promise that paid off (保证有回报)下面的“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.”可知，在我完成课程之前，我真的没有想过要发表任何东西，但这发生了。我卖了三个故事。我很快发现这在研究所并不罕见。由此推知，作者现身说法，就是为了宣传Institute of Children’s Literature。故选D。
