Joel Sartore is a writer, teacher, and photographer. His words and beautiful images show his love of photography and of the natural world.
Question 1: How did you become a National Geographic photographer?
My first job was for a newspaper. After a few years there, I met a National Geographic photographer. He liked my photos and said I should send some to the magazine. So I did. That led to a one-day job. And that led to a nine-day job, and so on.
Question 2: __________________________________________
To get into National Geographic, you have to give them something they don’t have. It’s not enough just to be a great photographer. You also have to be a scientist, for example, or be able to dive under sea ice, or spend maybe several days in a tree.
Question 3: Is it hard to get a job as a photographer today?
It’s now harder to work for magazines. Technology makes it easy to take good pictures, which means there are more photos and photographers. Also, the Web is filled with photos from all around the world that are free, or cost very little. These photos are often good enough to be put in books and magazines. What the magazines need to do these days is to pay for these photos.
Question 4: I want to be a photographer. Do you have any advice for me?
Advice? Well, work hard. Be passionate (热情的) about every project you work on. Take lots of pictures in different situations. Look at others’ photos thoughtfully and learn from them. And be curious about everything. There’s something to photograph everywhere.
55. What kind of passage is it?
A.An interview. | B.A story. | C.A quiz. | D.An advertisement. |
56. Joel Sartore used to _____________________.
A.teach in a school | B.work as a scientist |
C.work for a newspaper | D.work in a forest |
57. Which of the following can be Question 2?
A.Why do you want to work for National Geographic? |
B.What do National Geographic photographers like to do? |
C.What kind of photos do you give to National Geographic? |
D.What kind of photographer is National Geographic looking for? |
58. How many reasons did Joel Sartore mention in his answer to Question 3?
59. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______________.
A.Take as many photos as possible |
B.There is beauty everywhere |
C.It’s easy to be a good photographer |
D.Photographers should travel everywhere |
60. Who is most likely to be employed by
National Geographic?
A.Hanson, a photographer who has worked for many magazines. |
B.Bowie, a photographer who learnt to take photos at an early age. |
C.Marina, a photographer who is good at science and diving. |
D.Jason, a photographer who keeps developing skills and ideas. |