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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 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
21.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
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据文中的“The recent success of children’s books has made the general public aware that there’s a huge market out there”和“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,第一段和第二段主要说的是对儿童书籍的作者的需求正在增加。
22.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
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据文中的“You will complete at least one manuscript(手稿)suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.”可知答案。
23.Kristi Hill mentions her own experience mainly to .
A.prove she is a qualified instructor
B.give her advice on course preparation
C.show she has realized her dream
D.promote the writing program
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据文中的The promise that paid off和作者自己经历的介绍可知,作者是为了进一步宣传这个项目。
