---What do you think of contemporary  Chinese  Literature about it ?

   --- Sorry , I have only a(n ) ____ idea about it ..

  A. subjective          B. straightforward      C. arbitrary         D. vague

假如你是新华中学的高三学生李华，你校校报最近为高三学生创立了名为 “Sharing” 的专栏(column)。请你写一篇文章对其进行介绍，并谈谈自己的看法。

内容要点包括：

开设目的：缓解压力，确保健康

专栏内容：高三学生的问题、困扰及焦虑；有针对性的指导及建议

专栏优势：专业的心理指导

你的感想

注意：1. 词数100左右；

      2. 开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Our school has set up a column called Sharing for Senior 3 students. _________________

_________________________________________________________________________

___________________

Everyone wants to be happy, but do you know the secret about it? Here I’d like to share with you some tips on happiness from the kind bear Winnie the Pooh.

1._______36______

“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” It’s easy to get locked into a reactive mindset. You just follow along with whatever is happening. ____37_____.You react to whatever is going on. You tend to feel powerless and like you are just drifting along in life. So in order not to get lost in your circumstances, you should be the one who takes action first and takes the lead.

2. Keep conversations simple and positive.

“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like “What about lunch?”___38___ Of course, everyone wants positive, focused talks where it is interesting to listen, communicate and exchange ideas.

3 Appreciate the little things.

“Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon.”   39   . If you just allow yourself to be happy when accomplishing a big goal or when you have some great luck, you will make life harder than it needs to be. Instead, focus on appreciating things that you may take for granted. ___40______ .It might not sound like much. But this simple two-- minute exercise can help you to uncover a lot of the happiness that is already in your daily life.

A .What do people want in a conversations and relationships?

B. You do the same as people around you do.

C. Listen to all the things you can’t hear, and don’t bother

D. Take two minutes and find things in your life you can appreciate right now.

E. Learn to be active. Take the lead.

F. Daily happiness is to a large part about appreciating the small things.

G. Send others balloons whenever possible

 When we worked in the same office, we ________ often have coffee together.

   A. would             B. might             C. could               D. should

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉。

删除：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；   

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Nowadays, the electric bicycle is developing fast, many kinds of that can be seen on the

road. It is popular with more and more people. Why? The reasons are simply.

First of all, it is much convenient than taking a bus or taxi. What's more important is that it

saves strength and goes fast, so the rider feel less tired. Also it is easy of anybody to ride,

whether old or young. Finally, it is not only energy-saving but also environmentally friendly.

Every coin has the two sides. The electric bike also has it’s disadvantages. On the one hand, the

rider may lose the alternative to be physical involved while riding, which is not beneficial to

health. On the other hand, it may also lead to more traffic accidents. Personally, the electric

bicycle does our more good than harm. As long as the rider drives carefully, the number of

 accidents can greatly reduced.

Kids' health: Four steps for fighting stress

Everybody gets stressed from time to time.___16___Some ways of dealing with stress like screaming or hitting someone - don't solve much. But other ways, like talking to someone you trust, can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better.

Try taking these four steps the next time you are stressed:

(1)    Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talkto a trusted adult, such as a parent or other relatives. ___17___They might havehad similar problems, such as dealing with a test, or the death of a beloved pet.

(2)    Don't take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they takeit out on themselves. Oh, dear, that's not a good idea. Remember that there arealways people to help you. Don't take it out on yourself___18___

(3)    Try to solve the problem. After you're calm and you have support from adults andfriends, it's time to get down to business.___19___Even if you can't solve it all,you can solve a piece of it.

(4)    Be positive. Most stress is temporary (暂时的). Remember stress does go away,especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.

These steps aren't magic, but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you makeyour way through a tough time, you'll help yourself feel better even faster. -___20___

A.    Ah, it feels so good when the stress is gone.

B Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation.

C.    Notice your friends' feelings and find a way to help them.

D    Different people feel stress in different ways.

E.    And don't forget about your friends.

F.    Then, find a way to calm down

G.    You need to figure out what the problem is

 The driver could have survived,  but he ____ the seat belt.

     A. had been fastening   B. hadn’t fastened   C. was fastening    D. didn’t fasten

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RIO DE JANEIRO - China claimed its first cycling Olympic gold after Gong Jinjie and Zhong Tianshi won the women's team sprint in the Rio Olympic Velodrome（自行车赛车场） on Friday.

The Chinese due beat Daria Shmeleva and Anastasiia Voinova of Russia in the final to take the gold, while the bronze went to Germany who defeated Australia. Gong Jinjie and Zhong Tianshi set a new world record of 31.928 seconds in the first round after breaking an Olympic record in the qualifying round. Gong and Zhong's achievement is inseparable from their French coach Benoit Vetu's training.

"I moved my family to China for this job. It's to achieve this dream that I have stayed in the cycling training base. It was a hard decision, but it worth it. I have no regrets now," Vetu told chinadaily.com.cn.

Under Benoit Vetu's coaching, Gong and Zhong won in their debut at the Incheon Asian Games after teaming up in 2014. And at the 2015 UCI World Track Cycling Championships, they won the gold by breaking the world record.

As they improved continually in their races, their trust into Vetu also increased. "We trust each other, and there are no problems in our cooperation. We admire him, and he feels the same way about us. He understands us, is familiar with our emotions and when to encourage us," Gong told chinadaily.com.cn about their coach after the race.

21. The text is mainly talks about________.

A. Succeeding in the game as trusting each other

B. Winner’s thought on cycling Olympic game

C. Cycling Championships won the gold in 2015

D.China wins first cycling Olympic gold, owes glory to French coach

22. Who won the silver medal in the Rio Olympic Velodrome?

A. Gong Jinjie and Zhong Tianshi                B. Daria Shmeleva and Anastasiia Voinova

C. Benoit Vetu                          D. Germany player

23. The passage is likely take from_________.

A. newspaper             B. Magazine        C. website            D. drama

 They say there are three ways to experience the Grand Canyon；on foot，on mules(骡子)or  by air．We chose the first．Waking up early，my husband and I and our three children couldn’t wait to get started．We decided to walk along a lovely path named Bright Angel Trail．

As we set out，I was shocked at how narrow the path was．And I couldn’t help noticing that the other tourists weren’t like us．They had heavy backpacks，water bottles，and hats．But as usual we were dressed．As the sun rose higher．Arizona’s famous heat seemed to roast us．There was no shade and our legs were aching．We decided to go back，with the girl on my back and the boys far behind．By the time we finally got back，our legs were like jelly．

The next day，after we’d had a long rest and a good breakfast，we were ready for another view of the Canyon—by air．After our last walk，this would be the easiest thing in the world．

We called to each other excitedly as the plane took off and circled around the Canyon．But the smiles on our faces disappeared as the pilot tossed(翻转)the plane around，pretending he was going to hit the ground．I shouted，“STOP，TAKE US BACK!”When we finally arrived back on land，once again our legs were like jelly．We hardly spoke as we drove back．

As I said，there are three ways to view the Grand Canyon．We never tried the mules，but  personally I'd suggest a fourth buy yourself a good magazine like National Geographic．That way，you can see the Canyon，without fear or tiredness．

28．Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?

A．They made a careful preparation before the trip．

B．They children were more joyful than their parents．

C．Bright Angel Trail was not as lovely as they expected．

D．The narrow road prevented them from enjoying the view．

29．The underlined expression“Our legs were like jelly”probably means_________.

A．we were weak          B．we were unhappy

C．we were dissatisfied  D．we were disappointed

30．Which of the following best describes their Canyon trip by air?

A．It proved to be frightening．   B．It was more comfortable.

C．It turned out to be exciting．  D．It made each of them tired．

31．We can infer from the passage that_________．

A．experiencing the Canyon on mules would be the best way

B．one needs to dress less when visiting the Grand Canyon

C．the writer was not serious when she made the suggestion

D．the whole family narrowly escaped from the air accident

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1. From the advertisement we can see a car hirer will pay_________.

A. insurance against damage to the car  B. insurance against injury to the driver

C. the cost of maintenance of the car    D. the cost of repairs to the car

2. Which of the following is NOT true judging from the advertisement?

A. Such an advertisement most likely appears in a newspaper.

B. You should have a driving license when you hire a car from the company.

C. When you hire a car from the company, a driver will go together with you.

D. You have to pay a booking fee when you hire a car from the company.

3. If car hirers change their minds after paying the whole cost of hiring, the ￡12 booking fee is ________.

A. partly returned                    B. doubly paid

C. not returned at all                  D. returned within six weeks

4. The prices for car hire are especially low when________.

A. it is booked for at least three days     B. it is booked two weeks in advance

C. it is booked for two days            D. the booking is made in London

In clearer terms, she let my parents and I effectively "steal" the computer every Friday night after everyone left as long as we had it back Sunday night and ready for Monday morning.

This was massive, in case that's unclear. She played favorites and made a deal. She picked me out because she knew without focus that I would be trouble. They used to joke that I would be voted "most likely to be accused of a white-collar crime.” This was a $2000+ computer in the middle of the 80s - the pride of the school and they let me take it home. I can't imagine what would have happened had we broken it.

Each Friday evening my Dad would back his pickup up to the outside door of her class and we would go away with the Apple II. I'd spend the weekend programming, reading the massive spiral notebooks of Apple inside structures and generally staying away from trouble.

A year or so later when it was clear that I had an ability in computers, I came home from school one day and the family car was gone and there was a Commodore 64 left in its place. My Mom and Dad had sold the pickup and bought a Commodore.

When it's 30 years later and you're hanging with your wife and perhaps watching your kids play you will find yourself thinking about how this crazy journey happened. I am standing on the shoulders not only of computer science giants, but also unsung heroes like my parents and my 5th grade teacher. I look forward to the time when I will make sacrifices for my kids and the children in my life. I hope I make those decisions as unselfishly as did the adults in my life.

Thank you Mrs. Hill, for introducing me to computers even though you were breaking half dozen rules to make it happen.

Thanks, Mom and Dad for bringing a computer into our house even when there wasn't money for one.

1. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

  A. She let me take the computer home.

  B. She let me have the computer for free.

  C. She led me into the accusation of theft.

  D. She helped me steal the computer from the school.

2. What does the underlined word “Commodore” refer to in the text?

  A. A pickup.      B. A laptop.       C. A robot.     D. A personal computer.

3. Why was the author allowed to use the computer at weekends?

  A. Because the teacher wanted him to stay at home.

  B. Because the teacher wanted him to have a busy weekend.

  C. Because the teacher wanted him to be exposed to computer.

  D. Because the teacher wanted him to be a computer science giant.

4. How does the author sound when telling the story?

  A. Pitiful.         B. Grateful.         C. Regretful.       D. Shameful.              

Imagine having an idea, drawing it on paper, bringing it to a store and seeing it turned into a physical object. This is now possible with the help of 3D printers. Such machines were once used just by universities and big companies，but now, stores with 3D printing services are appearing around the United States.

Bryan Jaycox and his wife opened The Build Shop LLC in Los Angeles two years ago. The store is filled with tools like a laser cutter, an industrial sewing machine and 3D printers. The Jaycoxs offer 3D printing classes and services for anyone who is interested.

“I think 3D printing is going to be huge. It’s going to have a huge effect on society as a whole.” One of the students in a recent class was KiChong Tran. He plans to open a 3D printing business in Cambodia.

3D printing services are becoming available for American consumers.

The UPS Store is a nationwide retailer（零售商）that provides shipping, copying and other services. The UPS Store recently put 3D printers in three of its independently-owned stores. Burke Jones owns one of the stores in San Diego.

“The demand has been amazing. It’ s been much more than I would have imagined.” The UPS Store plans to add 3D printers in three more stores.

At The UPS Store, the cost of the object depends on the amount of materials used. The store charges up to $95 an hour to design the object with computer software that creates a digital file to guide the printer.

Mr. Jaycox predicts that within five years, 3D printing technology could become more popular. But KiChong Tran says even current technology can make a difference in a developing country like Cambodia.

“With 3D printing, you can give them tools; you put it in their hands so they are responsible more for their own development and they learn skills beyond just learning English and becoming a tour guide or something like that or working at a bank; you can actually create things that give value to the world.”

He says it’s not just in Cambodia but anywhere where there is a 3D printer that it can turn a good idea into reality.

32. The purpose of the passage is to ______.

   A. attract consumers to buy 3D printers         B. explain the importance of 3D printing

   C. introduce a new technique—3D printing      D. describe the rapid development of technology

33.The Build Shop LLC is a store ______.

   A. selling sewing machines                   B. known for tools like laser cutters

   C. promoting 3D printers                     D. offering 3D printing classes and services

34.At the UPS Store，the cost of a 3D object depends on ______.

   A. the amount of materials it uses              B. the labor service it needs

   C. the materials to make it and time to design it   D. the size of the object

35.The attitude of KiChong Tran towards the development of 3D printing technology is _____.

   A. objective           B. positive           C. uncertain            D. critical

Because the farmland ___________quickly, the government is considering starting a program

to solve the problem.

   A. is being lost      B. is lost           C. is losing        D. loses

A strange army of giants stands around the edges of a remote island in the Pacific Ocean.Or at least that's how it might appear.The figures lining Easter Island are actually huge stones carved to look like hulking(笨重的)human figures.The statues have”guarded” these coasts for centuries.But not even the islanders are sure how they got there.Join scientific detectives as they investigate this historical mystery.

The Mystery

    Nearly a thousand giant stone figures stand side by side on Easter Island, now a part of Chile.Called moai (MOH-eye) by the locals, the statues can weigh more than 80 tons一about as much as ten whales一and some stand as tall as a three-story building.

    Scientists think islanders began creating the moai some 800 years ago to honor their ancestors.In land, scientists found a volcanic crater and dug out ancient tools there used to carve figures from the volcanic rock.But the crater(火山口) is far from where most of the statues now stand.And scientists know the people didn't have wheels or animals to move the rock giants.

    So how did the stone figures travel as far as 11 miles from the crater to the island's coasts? Some ideas are pretty wild一people have suggested that the moai walked by themselves, or even that space aliens beamed down to lend a hand.Scientists struggled to Easter Island to find out the truth.

The Detectives

    "Heave-ho!" cry a group of scientists as they pull on ropes tied to a huge statue.The investigators are seeking clues about the moai in one of Easter Island's green valleys.Wondering if the islanders could have transported the statues upright with just rope and muscle power, they wrapped three strong ropes around the forehead of a ten-foot-tall moai copy.With several people pulling each rope.they're able to rock the 10,000-pound figure side to side, moving it forward with every tug(拖拽)·"The statue's shape makes this movement fairly easy," team leader Carl Lipo says.

In the past, researchers have tried other moving methods.One group tied rope to the top and base of an actual moai and attempted to drag it forward with twisting motions.Another team laid a real 13-foot moai onto a giant log and pulled the log forward.All the experiments shared one result: The investigators got serious pain!

The Evidence

    Although various scientific sleuths (侦查) found ways to move the moai, researchers still don't agree on what really happened.Some of these techniques might have only worked over short distances and on flat land.Others would have damaged the moai.;

    Many people think the statues were laid horizontally on wooden sleds which were dragged with rope across log tracks."This would have been the safest way to move the moai," archaeologist Jo Anne Van Tilburg says."It explains why hardly any are damaged."

    But the truth may never be revealed.(Experts are pretty sure, though, that aliens weren't involved.)After all, the islanders stopped making the statues at least 300 years ago, later hundreds of islanders left the island or caught deadly diseases brought by explorers.Many of the tnoai's secrets disappeared with them.Today the only remaining witnesses to the events are the moai themselves. And the lips of these stone-faced giants are sealed.

59.How many possible ways of moving the rock giants are mentioned in the passage?

    A.Three.       B.Four.            C.Five.            D.Six.

60.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

    A.The moai was created by the islanders 800 years ago to wish for good luck.

    B.Some of the rock giants were damaged while being moved to where they are now.

    C.All the witnesses to the secrets of the moai were infected with deadly diseases and died.

    D.The statues were made of volcanic rocks with some handmade tools by the locals.

61.The underlined word "horizontally" in the last but one paragraph probably means_

    A.temporarily on the ground             B.parallel to the ground

    C.steadily on the ground                D.vertical to the ground

62.What is the best title of this passage?

    A.Investigation Under Way.             B.Mystery of the Stone Giants.

C.Ways of Moving the Stone Giants.     D.The Unrevealed Truth.

I’ve always had strong opinions of how love should be expressed, but others had their own ways of showing care.

What I   36   most about visiting my boyfriend’s parents is the loud tick of the clock in the dining room as we   37   ate our meal. With so little conversation I was quick to   38   his family as cold. When we got into the   39   to go home, his father suddenly appeared.   40   , he began to wash his son’s windscreen. I could feel he is a caring man through the glass.

I learned another lesson about love a few years later. My father often  41   me early in the morning. “Buy Xerox. It’s a good sharp price,” he might say when I answered the phone. No pleasant   42  or inquiry about my life, just financial instructions. This manner of his   43  me and we often quarreled. But one day, I thought about my father’s success in business and realized that his concern for my financial security lay behind his   44   morning calls. The next time he called and told me to buy a stock, I   45   him.

When my social style has conflicted with that of my friends, I’ve often felt   46  . For example, I always return phone calls   47   and regularly contact with my friends. I expect the same from them. I had one friend who rarely called, answering my messages with short e-mails. I rushed to the   48   : She wasn’t a good friend! My anger   49    as the holidays approached. But then she came to a gathering I  50   and handed me a beautiful dress I had fallen in love with when we did some window-shopping the previous month. I was 51   at her thoughtfulness, and regretful for how I’d considered her to be  52  . Clearly I needed to change my expectations of friends.

Far too often, I ignored their  53   expressions, eagerly expecting them to do things in my  54   .Over the years, however, I’ve learned to   55    other persons’ love signs.

36．A. remember             B. enjoy                C. value                    D. admire

37．A. excitedly                B. nervously            C. silently                 D. instantly

38．A. regard               B. treat                    C. take                     D. think

39．A. bus                  B. train                    C. car                      D. plane

40．A. punctually           B. carefully                C. proudly                  D. coldly

41．A. visited              B. interrupted              C. warned                   D. telephoned

42．A. greeting             B. meeting              C. apology                  D. explanation

43．A. interested               B. angered              C. encouraged           D. surprised

44．A. long                 B. short                C. warm                     D. polite

45．A. praised              B. remembered           C. blamed                   D. thanked

46．A. content              B. guilty               C. curious                  D. disappointed

47．A. in order             B. in turn                  C. without delay        D. without difficulty

48．A. feeling              B. suggestion           C. judgment                 D. belief

49．A. disappeared          B. grew                 C. helped                   D. declined

50．A. opened               B. refused              C. hosted                   D. invited

51．A. depressed            B. upset                C. fascinated           D. shocked

52．A. uncaring             B. dishonest            C. unhappy                  D. uncooperative

53．A. unique               B. common               C. pleasant                 D. familiar

54．A. opinion              B. way                  C. mind                 D. life

55．A. send                     B. read                 C. give                     D. express

We still don't know the exact time for the first human being    .

   A.to have been cloned                    B.being cloned

   C.having been cloned                     D.to be cloned

—I’m going to Shanghai this afternoon.

 —________. Then how soon will you come back?

A. Have a nice trip         B. Congratulations    C. Cheers                     D. Good luck

Visitors to Britain may find the best place   61   enjoy local culture is in a traditional pub. But newcomers may get into trouble in these friendly pubs. Strangers may start with the difficulty of getting a drink. Most pubs have no waiters--you have to go to the bar (吧台) to buy drinks . This may sound   62   (convenient), but English people are used to doing so.
    Pub culture is formed   63   (help) people get along with each other. Standing at the bar for service allows you to chat with others    64  (wait) for drinks. The bar counter is   65   (possible) the only place in Britain                    

  66   a friendly conversation with strangers  67   (consider) to be entirely proper and really quite normal  68     , if you do not follow the local rules, you may fail to feel the local culture. For example, if you are in a big group,   69   is best for one or two people to go to buy the drinks. Nothing makes the regular customers and bar staff   70  (angry) than a group of strangers standing in front of the bar while they chat and wonder what to order.

       One day I went to a store to get some needed items for my family.

       I gathered up my goodies and headed for the  41  counter, only to be  42  in the narrow aisle (通道) by a young man who  43  to be about sixteen years old. I wasn’t in a hurry, so I  44  waited for the boy to realize that I was there. It was obvious now, he was mentally  45  and a little shocked as he turned and saw me standing so  46   to him, waiting to  47 . I said, “Hey Buddy, what’s your name?”

     “My name is Denny and I’m  48  with my Mommy,” he responded proudly.

“Wow,” I said, “that’s a(n)  49  name; I wish my name was Denny, but my name is Steve. How old are you Denny?”

      “How old am I now, Mommy?” he asked his mother as she slowly  50  from the next aisle. “You’re fifteen years old, Denny”. Then he headed toward the toy section.

       Denny’s mom  51  me for taking the time to talk with her son. She told me that most people wouldn’t  52  look at him, much less talk to him.

       I told her that it was my  53  and that there are plenty of red, yellow, and pink roses in God’s Garden;  54 , “Blue Roses” are very  55  and should be appreciated  56  their beauty and distinctiveness.

       You see, Denny is a Blue Rose and  57  someone doesn’t stop and  58  that rose with their heart and touch that rose with their kindness, then they’ve  59  a blessing from God. So, the next time you see a BLUE ROSE, don’t turn your head and walk off.  60  to smile and say Hello.

41. A. customer            B. checkout           C. salesman           D. office

42. A. blocked            B. troubled             C. met                D. found

43. A. pretended            B. appeared          C. declared           D. tended

44. A. slowly             B. slightly           C. kindly               D. patiently

45. A. torn               B. broken                  C. challenged         D. wounded

46. A. close                  B. friendly             C. next                       D. happily1111]

47. A. steal away        B. hurry out           C. squeeze by      D. break in

48. A. swimming       B. shopping        C. singing              D. travelling

49. A. cool                      B. bad              C. ordinary            D. old

50. A. went away        B. walked by    C. came over         D. turned up

51. A. thanked             B. stared at          C. praised              D. chatted with

52. A. ever                    B. still                  C. yet                    D. even

53. A. courage                   B. pleasure           C. habit                 D. faith

54. A. therefore             B. besides            C. meanwhile      D. however

55. A. rare                    B. big                  C. bright                D. colorful

56. A. with            B. by                C. for                 D. in

57. A. unless                B. if                    C. before             D. after

58. A. smell        B. pick                 C. buy                   D. see

59. A. wanted        B. forgotten       C. missed                     D. invited

60. A. Be brave      B. Be proud          C. Take it easy            D. Take the time

The latest research suggests that the key factor separating geniuses from the merely accomplished is not I.Q., a generally bad predictor of success. Instead, it’s purposeful practice. Top performers spend more hours practising their craft. If you wanted to picture how a typical genius might develop, you’d take a girl who possessed a slightly above average language ability. It wouldn’t have to be a big talent, just enough so that she might gain some sense of distinction. Then you would want her to meet, say, a novelist, who coincidentally shared some similar qualities. Maybe the writer was from the same town, had the same family background, or shared the same birthday.

This contact would give the girl a vision of her future self. It would give her some idea of a fascinating circle who might someday join. It would also help if one of her parents died when she was 12, giving her a strong sense of insecurity and fuelling a desperate need for success. Armed with this ambition, she would read novels and life stories of writers without end. This would give her a primary knowledge of her field. She would be able to see new writing in deeper ways and quickly understand its inner workings.

Then she would practise writing. Her practice would be slow, painstaking and error-focused. By practising in this way, she delays the automating process. Her mind wants to turn conscious, newly learned skills into unconscious, automatically performed skills. By practising slowly, by breaking skills down into tiny parts and repeating, she forces the brain to internalize a better pattern of performance. Then she would find an adviser who would provide a constant stream of feedback, viewing her performance form the outside, correcting the smallest errors, pushing her to take on tougher challenges. By now she is redoing problems—how do I get characters into a room—dozens and dozens of times. She is establishing habits of thought she can call upon in order to understand or solve future problems.

The primary quality our young writer possesses is not some mysterious genius. It’s the ability to develop a purposeful, laborious and boring practice routine; the latest research takes some of the magic out of great achievement. But it underlines a fact that is often neglected. Public discussion is affected by genetics and what we’re “hard-wired” to do. And it’s true that genes play a role in our capabilities. But the brain is also very plastic. We construct ourselves through behavior.

56. The passage mainly deals with          .

A. the function of I.Q. in cultivating a writer

B. the relationship between genius and success

C. the decisive factor in making a genius

D. the way of gaining some sense of distinction

57. By reading novels and writers’ stories, the girl could         .

A. come to understand the inner structure of writing

B. join a fascinating circle of writers someday

C. share with a novelist her likes and dislikes

D. learn from the living examples to establish a sense of security

58. In the girl’s long painstaking training process, ________.

A. her adviser forms a primary challenging force to her success.

B. her writing turns into an automatic pattern of performance

C. she acquires the magic of some great achievement

D. she comes to realize she is “hard-wired” to write

59. What can be concluded from the passage?

A. A fuelling ambition plays a leading role in one’s success

B. A responsible adviser is more important than the knowledge of writing.

C. As to the growth of a genius, I.Q. doesn’t matter, but just his/her effort.

D. What really matters is what you do rather than who you are.