I graduated in 1941 and of course got caught ...

I graduated in 1941 and of course got caught in the war. In 1945 I was out, twenty-one years old, a soldier through 35 bombing missions, and at the University of Washington taking creative writing courses, something I'd looked forward to all through the Air Force.

I'd started writing when I was nine and writing seemed to be the only thing I'd ever be able or want to do. My teacher was a new man named Grant Redford, a very good short story writing teacher and a sad man. He was from Montana and had been connected with the old Rocky Mountain Review. I think it became the Western Review but I'm not sure and I don't bother to look it up. I'm afraid I was never much of a student for Redford. My stories were hopelessly self-indulgent(任性的); on and on about my personal problems, without form, without development, and without even any good writing.

However, I did write humor in those days and had no trouble getting it published in the campus magazine, though I'd hate to see it now. Mostly my writing was used to get myself attention, to satisfy a terrible personal interest in self-admiration, and it wasn't until I concentrated all my efforts on poems that I was to realize the only real reward of writing, that special way you feel just when you've done something you like. That's far more satisfying than seeing your name in print, good reviews, praise or applause after a reading. And more lasting.

1.What do we know about the author's childhood?

A. A good student of his teacher. B. Crazy about writing.

C. Good at telling short stores. D. Longing to be a pilot.

2.How was his writing career at the early stage?

A. Productive. B. Successful.

C. Struggling. D. A complete failure.

3.Where did the author eventually find comfort in writing?

A. Short stories. B. Poems.

C. Humorous stories. D. Good reviews.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

College graduates are caught in an annoying situation between a lack of jobs if they leave and a ________ on higher education if they stay.

A. compromise　　 B. squeeze　　 C. burden　　 D. passion

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Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses each lasting for one semester. A typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. Normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. It is possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. It is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.

For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded. and the record is available for the student to show to potential employers.　 All this imposes(增加)　 a constant pressure and stress of work, but in spite of this some students still find time for great activity in student affairs. Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. The effective work of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. Any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating has to appear before a student court. With the enormous numbers of students. the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career.

1.Normally a student would at least attend __________classes each week.

A. 36　　　　　　　　　　 B. 12　　　　　　　　　　 C. 20　　　　　　　　　　 D. 15

2.According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed

A. to live in a different university

B. to change permanently his or her university

C. to live at home and drive to classes

D. to get two degrees from two different universities

3.American university students are usually under pressure of work because__________.　

A. their academic performance will affect their future careers

B. they are heavily involved in student affairs

C. they have to obey university rules

D. they want to run for positions of authority

4.Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because_________.

A. they hate the constant pressure and stress of their study

B. they will then be able to stay longer in the university

C. such positions help them get better jobs

D. such positions are usually well paid

5.The student organizations seem to be effective in__________.

A. dealing with the academic affairs of the university

B. ensuring that the students observe university regulations

C. evaluating students' performance by bringing them before a court

D. keeping up the students' enthusiasm for social activities

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

—Have you seen the film The War Horsey

—Of course, I have．It was in my hometown ______ it was made．

A．where            B．when             C．that              D．which

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

_______the early flight, we ordered a taxi in advance and got up very early.

A. Catching.　　　 　　　　 B. Caught.

C. To catch.　　　 　　　　 D. Catch

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

_____the early flight,we ordered a taxi in advance and got up very early.

A.Catching.　　 B.Caught.　 　　 C.To catch.　　 D.Catch

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

_____the early flight,we ordered a taxi in advance and got up very early.

A. Catching.　　 　　　　　　 B. Caught.

C. To catch. 　　　　　　　　 　　 D. Catch

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

_____the early flight,we ordered a taxi in advance and got up very early.

A.Catching.　　 　　　　 B.Caught.

C.To catch.　 　　　　　　 D.Catch

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

I got caught in the rain and my suit____.

A. has ruined       B. had ruined         C. has been ruined  D. had been ruined

高三英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析

I got caught in the rain and my suit____.

A. has ruined  B. had ruined   C. has been ruined      D. had been ruined

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析