Question

【题目】

A British girl, Taryn Everdeen, has just finished writing a novel（小说）with her favorite writer, Carolyn Meyer, even though she is 66 years younger than her.

Taryn was only 15 years old, when she first wrote a fan letter to a 81-year-old Carolyn Meyer, to give thanks for her historical novels.

“Carolyn was one of my favorite writers. I grew up reading her books. When I was nine or ten, I would listen to her stories every night…That made me fall in love with history,” says Taryn.

Taryn, who is from Norwich, England, was then surprised when Carolyn wrote back and suggested writing a novel together.

Carolyn is an American writer who writes novels for children and young people. She has published（出版）over 60 children books, but she has never wanted to work with another writer until she got Taryn's letter.

Three years ago, after Taryn wrote to her, Carolyn invited the young girl to stay with her in the US, so they could write a novel together. They decided（决定）to write a time-traveling story. They sent ideas to each other by email. Carolyn also visited Taryn last year, and Taryn flew to the US over the summer, after she finished her school exams.

They now have a first draft（初稿）of "Mirror of Time". They decide to give it to some publishers and hope they will be interested in it.

"This is my first try at writing a novel. We have been working on it for three years. It's amazing, " says Taryn. And I have never met anyone like her. "She seems much younger than her age. I think she is a really powerful role model（有影响力的榜样）. She's my teacher, and my work partner, but I see her as a friend more than anything else."

Taryn, now 18 years old, returns from the USA this week. She wants to have a gap year（间隔年）before starting university next year.

“We worked hard, but we did other things together, too. While I was there, we went to a few theatre shows, and we went on a journey to Taos, staying in a hotel overnight there."

"She's very open, and I can talk to her about pretty much all the things I talk to my other friends about,” she says. "She has taught me how to be a better writer."

【1】Taryn first wrote a fan letter to Carolyn to _______________·

A.give thanksB.be her friendC.show her loveD.ask for a book

【2】Taryn was surprised to get the letter, because __________________.

A.Carolyn gave her CDs of her popular storiesB.Carolyn wanted to visit her home

C.Carolyn suggested writing a novel togetherD.Carolyn wanted to travel with her

【3】Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

A.They visit each other to share ideas.B.Carolyn never works with another writer.

C.Taryn wants to start university at the age of 18.D."Mirror of Time" is a story about time traveling.

【4】From Taryn's story, we can learn that _________________.

A.old people are always ready to help young peopleB.sometimes interests can bring us big surprises

C.age differences can bring people togetherD.working together can make us famous

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文。讲述的热爱读书英国女孩Taryn Everdeen,和她最喜欢的作家Carolyn Meyer一起创作的故事。

【1】细节理解题。题干：Taryn首先给Carolyn写了一封粉丝信是为了________。根据第二段Taryn was only 15 years old, when she first wrote a fan letter to a 81-year-old Carolyn Meyer, to give thanks for her historical novels.可知，Taryn第一次给81岁的Carolyn写信是为了感谢她的历史小说。故选A。

【2】细节理解题。题干：泰伦收到信后很惊讶，因为________。根据第四段的Taryn, who is from Norwich, England, was then surprised when Carolyn wrote back and suggested writing a novel together.可知，Taryn感到很惊讶是因为收到卡罗琳的回信并建议一起写一部小说。故选C。

【3】细节理解题。题干：根据文章，下列哪个选项是正确的？根据文中句子They sent ideas to each other by email.可知，他们通过电子邮件互相交流想法，而不是他们互相拜访，分享想法。故选项A错误。根据文中句子Three years ago, after Taryn wrote to her, Carolyn invited the young girl to stay with her in the US, so they could write a novel together.可知，在Taryn给Carolyn写信后，Carolyn邀请她一起住在美国，这样他们就可以一起写小说了。并且"Mirror of Time"就是两个人一起写作的。故选项B错误。根据文中句子Taryn, now 18 years old, returns from the USA this week. She wants to have a gap year（间隔年）before starting university next year.可知，明年开始大学之前，她想有一个空档年，也就是19岁再上大学。故选项C错误。根据They decided（决定）to write a time-traveling story.可知，"Mirror of Time"是一个穿越时空的故事。故选项D正确。故选D。

【4】细节理解题。题干：从泰伦的故事中，我们可以了解到________。讲述的热爱读书英国女孩Taryn Everdeen,和她最喜欢的作家Carolyn Meyer一起创作的故事。故从文章中我们得知有时兴趣能给我们带来大惊喜。故选B。