1 . If you had to name just one person on earth who is living his or her best life, David Copperfield would have to be among the finalists.
From his childhood in Metuchen, New Jersey, he has spent his whole life in the world of magic. When Copperfield was 10, he began practicing magic as “Davino the Boy Magician” in his neighborhood. By the age of 16, he was teaching a course in magic at New York University. As a teenager, Copperfield became fascinated with Broadway shows.
But it was hard to turn that interest into a career. Even his mother told him that he couldn’t do it. His father was the one who told him to live the impossible. His father’s dream was to be an actor but he ended up running a clothing store so he hoped that Copperfield could be different.
At first he lived beyond his means. He had his first TV special at 19, moved to California, rented a songwriter’s house and bought big cars. And then all of his hard-earned money disappeared. But it was the best thing in the world that happened, because that fear of losing everything has stuck with him ever since. He learned that it is OK to pursue his dreams, but he has to do it in a thoughtful way.
In his spare time, he often takes part in a program called Project Magic, which teaches magic in hospitals as a form of treatment. It helps patients regain dexterity(敏捷) and gives them new skills. As for donations, he keeps them very quiet as it makes him happier.
1. What is the right order of the things that happened to David Copperfield?a. He had his first TV special.
b. He practiced magic in his neighborhood.
c. He taught a course on magic at New York University.
| A．cba. | B．cab. | C．bac. | D．bca. |
| A．They supported him. | B．They were against it. |
| C．They had different views on it. | D．They weren’t concerned about it. |
| A．He lived a very successful life. | B．He made a really big mistake. |
| C．He couldn’t make ends meet. | D．He didn’t like his career. |
| A．It was organized by a hospital. | B．It is aimed at helping patients. |
| C．It has donated money to many kids. | D．It provides magic classes at low prices. |
