Question

   I got a guitar for my birthday, and since then I have been struggling. It’s kind of sad. To be honest, it is surprising how many problems are caused by such little things in the life of a teenage . It has awakened another side of myself within me. And it couldn’t have happened at a worse time.

   I’m a senior. I’m going to graduate soon and I know what college I’m going to. And now I have to deal with the little voice in my head constantly reminding me that I’m going to be a rock star., not a scientist. So you can see my problem. A few weeks ago I was given the seemingly simple task of writing a short story. No specifics, no strict rules on organization. Just write. So I sat down to create a beautiful work of fiction that would surprise my teacher and classmates. To be honest, this is an area I generally feel very strong in. Writing , that is. I really enjoy it and such writing tasks used to take the least amount of time. So I was trying to write my story, and across the room lies my beautiful birthday present.

   “Once upon a time,” I wrote. Then I stopped, turned in my chair, and stared for a moment at the instrument. And then my reflection started dancing and singing. I wasn’t moving, but it sure was..

   So I grabbed my guitar and plucked a string (拔下一根弦). The note sang out pure and heavenly, and there was no stopping what was coming. I sat rocking with my guitar until late into the night. I was sure I was preparing for the future much more efficiently now that I wasn’t spending time writing stories.

   Needless to say, no story was written, and many doubts arose in my mind. Since then, I have constantly asked, “Am I normal for not wanting to do my work anymore?” More importantly, though, I learned I am really going to be a rock star.

40. What’s the best title of the passage?

A. Birthday present offers new direction in life B. How I become a rock star

C. The guitar for my birthday D. My writing work

41. The guitar reminds the author that ____.

A. he is going to be a scientist.

B. he is really going to be a rock star

C. he is normal for not wanting to do his work any more

D. he has been given the simple work of writing a short story.

42. Which of the following is RIGHT?

A. The author managed to finish his homework

B. The author was not good at writing stories

C. The author didn’t finish that story

D. The author went to the college as expected   

                              

Answer 1

 ABC