Success is often measured by the ability to o...

Success is often measured by the ability to overcome adversity. But, it is often the belief of others that gives us the courage to try.

J. K.　 Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series，began writing at the age of 6. In her biography, she remembers　 with great fondness when her good friend Sean, whom she met in secondary school, became the first person to encourage her and help build the confidence that one day she would be a very good writer.

“He was the first person with whom I really discussed my serious ambition to be a writer.　 He was also the only person who thought I was bound to be a success at it, which meant much more to me than I ever told him at the time.”

Despite　 many　 setbacks,　 Rowling　 persevered　 in　 her writing, particularly fantasy stories.　 But it wasn't until 1990 that she first conceived the idea about Harry Potter.　 As she recalls，it was on a long train journey from London to Manchester that the idea of Harry Potter simply fell into her head.“To my immense frustration (沮丧), I didn't have a functioning pen with me, and I was too shy to ask anybody if I could borrow one. I think, now, that this was probably a good thing, because I simply sat and thought, for four (delayed train) hours, and all the details bubbled up in my brain, and this scrawny, black­haired, bespectacled(戴眼镜的) boy who didn’t know he was a wizard became more and more real to me.”

That same year, her mother passed away after a ten­year battle with　 multiple　 sclerosis,　 which　 deeply　 affected　 her writing.　 She went on to marry and had a daughter, but separated from her husband shortly afterwards.

During this time, Rowling was diagnosed with clinical depression. Unemployed, she completed her first novel in area cafes, where she could get her daughter to fall asleep. After being rejected by 12 publishing houses, the first Harry Potter novel was sold to a small British publishing house.

Now with seven books that have sold nearly 400 million copies in 64 languages, J. K. Rowling is the highest earning novelist in history.　 And it all began with her commitment to writing that was fostered by the confidence of a friend !

1.Rowling first came up with the idea about Harry Potter________.

A. at the age of 6

B. on a train journey

C. after her mother’s death

D. in her secondary school

2.It can be concluded from Paragraph 5 and 6 that Rowling is________.

A. open­minded　　　 B. warm­hearted

C. good­natured　　 D. strong­willed

3.The text mainly tells us________.

A. hardship makes a good novelist

B. the courage to try is a special ability

C. you can have a wonderful idea everywhere

D. encouragement contributes to one’s success

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Success is often measured by the ability to overcome adversity（逆境）. But it is often the belief of others that gives us the courage to try.

J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, began writing at age 6. In her biography（传记）, she remembers with great fondness when her good friend-Sean became the first person to encourage her and help her build the confidence that one day she would be a very good writer.

“He was the first person with whom I really discussed my serious ambition（志向） to be a writer. He was also the only person who thought I was bound to（注定）be a success at it, which meant much more to me than I ever told him at the time.”

Though there were many difficulties, Rowling continued her writing, particularly fantasy stories. But it wasn’t until l990 that she first came up with the idea about Harry Potter. As she recalls（回忆）, it was on a long train journey from London to Manchester that “the idea of Harry Potter simply fell into my head. To my great disappointment, I didn’t have a pen with me, and I was too shy to ask anybody if I could borrow one. I think, now, that this was probably a good thing, because I simply sat and thought, for four (delayed train) hours, and all the details came up in my brain, and this thin, black-haired, bespectacled（戴眼镜的）boy who didn't know he was a wizard became more and more real to me.”

That same year, her mother died after a ten-year fight with serious diseases, which deeply affected her writing. She went on to marry and had a daughter, but separated from her husband shortly afterwards.

During this time, Rowling was diagnosed with depression（诊断患有抑郁症）. Unemployed, she finished her first novel in area cafes, where she could get her daughter to fall asleep. After being refused by l2 publishing houses, the first Harry Potter novel was sold to a small British publishing house.

Now with seven books that have sold nearly 400 million copies in 64 languages, J. K. Rowling is the highest earning novelist in history. And it all began with her friend’s encouragement as well as her ambition to write.

1. Who believed J. K. Rowling was to be a good writer?

A．Her friend Sean.　　　　　　　　 B．Her mother.

C．Her daughter.　　　　　　　　　 　 D．Her husband.

2.Rowling first came up with the idea about Harry Potter________.

A．at the age of 6　　　　　 　　　　　 　 B．on a train journey

C．after her mother’s death　　　　　 D．in her secondary school

3.She felt disappointed on the train because_________.

A．her train was delayed for four hours

B．she didn’t have a pen with her

C．her mind suddenly went blank

D．no one would offer her help

4.It can be concluded from Paragraph 5 and 6 that Rowling is_________.

A．open-minded　　　　　　 B．warm-hearted

C．good-natured　　　　　　 D．strong-willed

5.The text mainly tells us_________.

A．adversity makes a good novelist

B．the courage to try is a special ability

C．you can have a wonderful idea everywhere

D．encouragement helps one succeed

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书面表达

如何理解“成功”，不同的人有不同的看法。请认真阅读下面的引语( quotation)，按要求用英语写一篇短文。

“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.（热情）”

－Sir Winston, Churchill

内容要求：

1. 你对该引语的理解；

2. 你的相关经历；

3. 恰当的结尾。

注意：

1. 短文开头已给出，不计入总词数；

2. 文中不能出现考生的具体信息；

3. 词数：120左右。

This quotation from Winston Churchill tells us that

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书面表达

如何理解“成功”，不同的人有不同的看法。请认真阅读下面的引语( quotation)，按要求用英语写一篇短文。

“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.（热情）”

－Sir Winston, Churchill

内容要求：

1. 你对该引语的理解；

2. 你的相关经历；

3. 恰当的结尾。

注意：

1. 短文开头已给出，不计入总词数；

2. 文中不能出现考生的具体信息；

3. 词数：120左右。

This quotation from Winston Churchill tells us that

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 .

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 .

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 .

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In many situations, the quality of your travel experience is directly affected by your ability to understand the local language. For some travelers, the challenge of learning a new tongue is one of the joys of travel, and as a result, they spend much of their time in conversations with local citizens. Others will find that just learning to read the most common signs and use every-day greetings is enough.

No matter which view you agree with, it’s necessary to take some time to learn some of the simple phrases of the new language before you go. One way of finishing this task is by listening to the new language. A phrase book can help expand your vocabulary, but hearing the sounds of the different spoken words is an excellent activity that can be done right in the comfort of your home. You can see movies in the new language or listen to the tapes or CDs. You can also download some listening material from the Internet. Just spending 15 minutes a night will improve your language skills.

When you arrive in the new land, begin by greeting new friends in their own tongue. This may come easy or it could take some time to learn, but it’s interesting. If you can’t do this, then it means that you will need more practice and patience to learn these very important words. You can go out during the day and begin one-on-one conversations with shop owners, business-men and taxi drivers. This should not be done until you have learned some of the most common phrases, but once you begin to go shopping in a second language your communication skills will start to improve rapidly.　　　 You can also watch the local TV or listen to the local radio. For example, the advertisements will help you recognize the correct pronunciation of local street names.

1.What’s the text mainly about?

A. How important it is to learn a new language.

B. How to enjoy oneself during travel.

C. How to learn a new language during travel.

D. How to prepare for travel.

2.One should start one-on-one conversations with the local people _____.

A. as soon as he arrives in the place he is visiting

B. after he has seen many movies in the local tongue

C. after he has mastered enough vocabulary to go shopping

D. when he has learned some of the most common phrases

3.According to the author, the local advertisements can help travelers _____.

A. learn more about local business

B. know the right pronunciation of the street names

C. improve communication skills more rapidly

D. understand the local people’s dialogues

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He is a successful businessman and he ___ his success more to luck than to ability.

A. attaches　　　　 B. adapts

C. owes　　　　　     D. fastens

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

He is a successful businessman and he ___ his success more to luck than to ability.

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

We prefer to measure our football team’s success________the number of fans attending rather than the number of games won.

A．in need of         B．in terms of         C．in favor of         D．in honor of

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Basic Study Manual Hardcover $37.50

Future success depends on the ability to learn. Here are the answers to the questions most often asked by parents, teachers, business trainers and by students themselves. Read this book and learn:

◆ What the three barriers to study are, and what to do about them.

◆ What to do if you get tired of a subject you are studying.

◆ Twenty-six simple drills to help you learn how to study easily, rapidly and with full understanding.

Buy and read Basic Study Manual and use it to improve your ability to study.

Study Skills for Life Hardcover: $31,99

L. Ron Hubbard’s study technology for teenagers opens the door to their future success by giving them the ability to study and learn. Fully illustrated (配插图) for easy understanding.

How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children Hardcover: $34.90

In spite of billions of dollars spent on “educational research,” children are not taught the most basic skills of learning, even the most basic of these: how to use a dictionary. In fact, a search of educational books for children found not one that told them how to use a dictionary. Written for children 8 to 12, this fully illustrated book will teach your children:

◆ How to find words in a dictionary.

◆ The different ways that words are used.

◆ What the different marks and symbols that are used in a dictionary mean.

◆ How to use a dictionary to correctly pronounce words.

This book includes a part for parents and teachers showing you how to use this book with children. Buy this book and give it to your children to unlock their education. What’s more, you’ll just pay 50 percent for it before September, 1, 2018.

1.The book Study Skills for Life was illustrated to ________.

A. make the book more attractive

B. make the book suitable for different readers

C. persuade readers to buy the book

D. help readers understand the book

2.Which of the books is written for 8 to 12-year-olds to use a dictionary?

A. Basic Study Manual　　 B. How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children

C. Study Skills for Life　　 D. All of them.

3.According to the advertisements, the three books are all intended for ________.

A. adults　　 B. women　　 C. children　　 D. teachers

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STUDY BOOKS

Basic Study Manual Hardcover: $ 37.50

Future success depends on the ability to learn. Here are the answers to the questions most often asked by parents, teachers, business trainers and by students themselves. Read this book and learn:

* What the three barriers to study are and what to do about them

* What to do if you get tired of a subject you are studying

* Twenty-six simple drills to help you learn how to study easily, rapidly and with full understanding

Buy and read the Basic Study Manual and use it to dramatically improve your ability to study.

Study Skills for Life Hardcover: $ 31.99

L. Ron Hubbard’s study technology for teenagers opens the door to their future success by giving them the ability to study and learn. Fully illustrated for easy comprehension.

Learning How to Learn Hardcover: $ 24.99

The basics of effective study for 8 to 12-year-olds, fully illustrated. Children who read and apply the materials in this book regain their liking for study and their ability to apply this knowledge in life. Get this book for a child you want to see win at his studies!

How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children Hardcover: $ 34.90

In spite of millions of dollars spent on “educational research”, children are not taught the most basic skills of learning, even the most basic of these: how to use a dictionary. In fact, a search of educational books for children found no book that told them how to use a dictionary or that one should. Written for children at 8 to 12-year-olds, this fully illustrated book will teach your child:

* How to find words in a dictionary

* The different ways that words are used

* What the different marks and symbols that are used in a dictionary mean

* How to use a dictionary to correctly pronounce words

It includes a section for parents and teachers showing you how to use this book with children. Buy this book and give it to your children to unlock their education. What’s more, you’ll just pay 50% for it before May 1, 2006.

1.Some information of the four books were illustrated in order to _________.

A．help readers understand them             B．persuade readers to buy them

C．reduce the cost of them                  D．make them suitable to different readers

2.Which one is the book written for 8 to 12 years old to use a dictionary?

A．Basic Study Manual                      B．Study Skills for Life

C．Learning How to Learn                   D．How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children

3. If you buy the four books on April 1, 2006, you will have to pay _________ for them.

A．$ 129.38          B．$ 111.93          C．$ 64.69           D．$ 34.90

4.The purpose of the passage is to _________.

A．introduce the four books to readers         B．help children to learn English

C．enrich students knowledge about nature     D．sell the four books to students

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