The idea for the book Harry Potter and the philosopher’s Stone came to Joanne Kathleen Rowling in 1990. It took her seven years to finish writing it. During those seven years she had a number of jobs, including one job as an English teacher in Portugal.
Rowling sent the book to four publishers before one of them bought it. She was very happy to sell her book because it was her life’s dream to be a published writer. Before she sold her book, Rowling was short of money, living in a small apartment with her daughter. She could not afford heat in the winter.
Harry Potter became very successful with children and adults in England. The book also really took off in the United States. After her second and third books were published, the three Harry Potter books filled the top three places on many newspapers’ lists of best-sellers. Then the books were made into popular movies. Without question, Rowling’s life had completely changed, in just three years.
Harry Potter has now sold more than 30 million books around the world and has been translated into more than thirty-five languages. In 1997, she earned ?70 (about US$110) a week. By the end of 2001, she had earned over ?150 million ($250 million), making her one of the most successful female writers of all time.
56. Rowling’s dream was .
A. to be a book seller B. to make a movie
C. to have her books published D. to be an English teacher
57. Which sentence is TRUE about the first Harry Potter book?
A. Four publishers bought it. B. It took the writer many years to finish it.
C. It was first published in Portugal. D. Rowling got the idea from her daughter.
58. Harry Potter has been translated into languages.
A. about 50 B. more than 35 C. about 70 D. more than 150
59. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Rowling?
A. Not many writers are as successful as she is.
B. She spent seven years finishing writing her first book.
C. She lived a poor life before her books were published.
D. Her books were made into movies and she directed them.
60. This reading is about .
A. the writer’s life B. Harry Potter’s life
C. how the book became a movie D. why Harry Potter is popular
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Mother’s Day is a holiday for mothers. And on this day, mothers don’t work. It is on the second Sunday in May. It is celebrated in the United States, England, Sweden, India, Mexico and some other countries. Little by little, it becomes widely celebrated. On the day, many people send presents of love to their mothers. Those whose mothers are still living often wear a pink or red rose or carnation(康乃馨). While those whose mothers are dead wear a white one.
The idea of a day for mothers was first given by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. The celebration of the first American Mother’s Day was held in Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. Soon the holiday became popular around the country and the world.
1.Mothers don’t go to work on Mother’s Day.
2.The first Mother’s Day was celebrated only in the USA.
3.Mother’s Day is on May the second.
4.On Mother’s Day many mothers send presents to their children.
5.Those whose mothers are dead wear a white rose or carnation.
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從A－G選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項補全對話。（選項中有兩項是多余的）
A: Hello, Xiao Hong!
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A. Maybe you’re right. B. Is there anything wrong? C. I’ll try to understand her. D. She nags me about almost everything. E. That’s a good idea. F. But she doesn’t like it at all. G. Could I use your telephone, please? |
B: Hello!
A: You look a little upset. 76 .
B: Yes. It’s just my mom. She always nags(嘮叨)me.
A: Really? What does your mother nag you about?
B: 77 “ Get up now... Everything must be in place... Don’t forget your piano lesson...”
A: Well, all the mothers like saying these words to their children.
B: Also, I’m fond of pop music. 78 We don’t have the same interest in many things.
A: 79 But I should say she nags you because she cares about you. You’re lucky to have such a good mother.
B: I agree with you. 80 .
A: That’s right. Understanding is important. If your mom knows that everything is fine, she will never nag.
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