reporters how he used tricks, like waiting for others to order at restaurants first, to avoid the issue.

　　A family dispute in his nineties, she said, aroused his desire for education. "He signed a document he could not read about where he was going to live，" Marlisa said. Starting with his name, he eventually moved on to the ABC's and children's books. He put them down since his wife fell ill. After the tragic loss of his wife, he went back to reading and began to log his life. He wrote about his family's voyage from Portugal to the US, how he went on to captain a boat, and his many journeys at sea.

　　His life stories have become so popular that nearly 800 copies were sold in the first two weeks after the book's release. One thousand more have been printed as requests for the book flood in as far as Germany. And now even Hollywood producers have approached Mr. Henry about buying the rights to his life stories for a big screen adaptation.

　　The family also now has a book agent and a deal in the works to publish a second edition. Meanwhile, the family says they are reconnecting and closer than ever as a result of Henry's late­life efforts. "Everyone has a story，" Marlisa said. "It teaches that when you're down and out, never give up."

　　语篇解读：一位老人90多岁开始认字并且出版了自己的作品。他的故事向我们传递了一个信息--人应该活到老学到老。

　　1．When did Henry begin writing his life story?

　　A．When he was 91 years old.

　　B．After his wife passed away.

　　C．When he was 98 years old.

　　D．After he retired from work.

　　解析：选B　细节理解题。由第三段的倒数第二句可知，Henry是在妻子死后开始记录他的生活的。

　　2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

　　A．A Hollywood producer wishes to make a movie out of Henry's book.

　　B．Henry never told anyone that he couldn't read or write.

　　C．Henry began his reading with some famous novels.

　　D．Henry's book was well­received only by Americans.

　　解析：选A　正误判断题。由第四段的最后一句可知，好莱坞想要把他的作品搬上银幕。

　　3．How did Henry's family benefit from his writing?

　　A．The family got more money from the 2nd edition.

B．The family ties were rebuilt and strengthened.