Unit 4 Making the news Grammar课时作业

第一节(共15小题;每小题2分, 满分30分)

　　阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和 D)中, 选出最佳选项。

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

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