1 . As a young black kid living in a poor community(社区), if someone told me that I would grow up to become an author, I would have laughed. In Valdosta, Georgia, where I grew up, my community encouraged two ways to a better life for little boys like me. Being a sportsman, and being an actor were the two ways. Both do not require much of a traditional education for success. I was no different than the other kids living in my neighborhood, so I did what felt natural: playing football and neglecting(忽视) school.

However, deep down inside, I knew I was as smart as everyone else. I also knew that I really liked stories and the pictures that went with them in some books. Fortunately, through athletic scholarships (奖学金) and people who believed in me, I was able to go to college. That's when my reading difficulties began to show up. Trips to the store were discouraging because there was so much reading involved in the simple act of buying food. I didn't understand labels (标签) and took the wrong goods.

I realized that I needed to make an important decision. I wanted to be a better version of myself, which meant becoming a stronger reader. I began by practicing reading as much as I practiced football. At first, some words were too big, some sentences too long and some books too thick, but I kept at it. I always had a book on me and read every free moment I could find. Through effort and hard work, my reading, step by step became limitless. I read fiction and nonfiction and finally began writing.

Today I'm a published author. My new book, My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, comes from my personal experience as a struggling reader who found a way to start loving books. Both my story and the main character Henley's story are examples of the magical power that books have whether you're the reader or writer. And I want my little readers to know that.

1. What can we learn about the author when he was young?

A．He lived in a rich community.

B．He didn't show much interest in sports.

C．He was quite different from other boys around him.

D．He wasn't encouraged to receive a good education.

2. What did the author realize after he entered college?

A．He had difficulty in reading.	B．He wasn't trusted by others.
C．He wasn't as smart as others.	D．He could hardly afford the costs.

3. What decision did the author make?

A．To write a book.	B．To have a stronger body.
C．To give up practicing football.	D．To spend much more time on reading.

4. Why did the author most probably write My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World?

A．To prove himself to others.	B．To introduce a book to others.
C．To tell readers how to be a writer.	D．To encourage children to read more.

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My name is Tom, a senior high school student. I would like to share my trouble with everyone and I am looking forward to    1    (get) some help from all of you.

Firstly, computer games are very popular among    2     (teenager) nowadays, and I am also attracted to them. I am so addicted to playing computer games that I can hardly get rid of them,     3    does great harm to me! Secondly, I find it quite difficult    4    (learn) the subjects well. My parents recommend that I    5    (ask) the teachers for help. However, I am not willing to do so because I am frightened of talking with them. I enjoy the feeling of being left alone. Thirdly, I used to be a self-confident boy, but now I am not confident    6    myself. I prefer    7    (stay) at home rather than go to school. Though the head teacher as well as my classmates    8    (be) friendly and kind to me, I do not feel like making friends with them.

I wish I would become    9    outgoing and useful person from now on, but I do not know what to do. I would be very grateful    10    you could give me some good advice.