高考英语阅读理解基础练习题(41)
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【英语】高考英语阅读理解试题(有答案和解析)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Plastic sludge(污泥)and garbage is a disaster for the world's oceans. A film crew traveled the globe to document the rubbish. And Julie Andersen of the Plastic Oceans Foundation says what we see is just the ti p of the problem. “Half of the waste actually sinks to the bottom, and that remains on the surface actually breaks down. ”The filmmakers found rubbish in ocean gyres, the circulating currents that trap large concentrations of pollution in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacifc Oceans, home of what some have plastic. What we found was a plastic smog that spread throughout all the water. And in some parts of the oceans, scientists have found more plastic than plant. ”The pieces of the plastic garbage infect the food chain, sometimes visibly, and more so at the microscopic level, where the plastic particles interact with other pollutants. “There are heavy metals, medicines, industrial waste in the sea, while it acts like magnets(磁铁). These poisonous substances absorb on the plastic, and then when seafood absorbs the plastics, those poisonous substances enter the fatty tissues. ”To be consumed by other sea life and by people at last. China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam are the worst plastic polluters. The United States, although a leader in recycling, is one of the world's 20 since it produces and consumes so much plastic. There are efforts around the world to address the problem, including at this newly opened recycling center in Lebanon(黎巴嫩). But Andersen says there is more that people can do. “Cut back on single-use plastics, straws, plastic cups, plastic water bottles, plastic bags and find alternatives like reusable materials.” She says healthy oceans are essential to our survival.(1)What can we learn from the passage?A. There's all island full of plastic rubbish in the Pacific.B. The bad effect of plastic pollution can't be seen by eyes.C. The United States is the least plastic polluters.D. The plastic pollution to oceans is more serious than what we can see.(2)What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 3?A. Pollutants like heavy metals and medicines.B. The plastic particles.C. Seafood.D. Fatty tissues.(3)What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. All Asian countries have the most serious problem of plastic pollution.B. The plastic problem hasn't attracted the world's attention.C. Andersen is not satisfied with what has been done to solve the plastic problem,D. People should stop using plastic products immediately.(4)Which may be the title of the passage?A. Plastic pollution in the World.B. Plastic pollution—Oceans'Disaster.C. Ways to solve the problem of plastic pollution to oceans.D. Plastic pollution and our health.【答案】(1)D(2)B(3)C(4)B【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。
高考英语阅读理解训练题及答案解析(4篇)高考英语阅读理解训练题及答案解析 1To Richard Dorsay, a 36-year-old homeless Chicagoan. it was, at last, a place to call his own But to everyone else. it was the Lake Shore Drive road bridge, so when Chicago city authorities discovered Dorsay living inside the bridge's steel s1ructurc last month. they had no choice but to drive him away.He had been living in the bridge for three years. lie also furnished it with a television, a microwave and a PlayStation, and borrowed power from the municipal(市政的)electricity supply. But that wasn't the most extraordinary thing. The most extraordinary thing was that the Lake Shore Drive Bridge is a drawbridge.“The first time, it was scary," Dorsay told a reporter from the Chicago Sun-Times, recalling how a bell would ring and his home would tip into the air, allowing ships to pass along the Chicago River below. "After that, it was almost like riding a ferry's wheel." Brian Steele, a spokesman for the Chicago Department of Transportation, puts it more straightforwardly. "Essentially," he says, "it changed his living space from horizontal(水平的) to vertical. "Dorsay had a history of homelessness and emotional problem. but inthe bridge. he thought, he had finally found a kind of stability. "You've got to be kind of agile(敏捷的)," he admitted. "But it doesn't take genius to figure out what to do. " Dorsay is now without a home, though he is currently staying with his parents. Gary, his father, said,"I've always hoped that he would find a place and he would seek employment. He is strong enough and bright enough to do something."(B) 24. According to Richard Dorsay, why did he like living in the bridge?A. It was free.B. He felt more secure there.C. It was an extraordinary thing.D. He liked scary things.推理题。
(英语)高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)及解析(英语)高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解One of the biggest problems when we are talking is the awkward silence. Encountering this situation is so uncomfortable that you would avoid meeting new people in the first place. In the past, I struggled wit h this and I even thought it had to do with my DNA or something… But later I learned that once you know how to keep those words flowing, you can meet and talk to anyone you like, which helps create great possibilities for friendship, fun and shared activities that you would otherwise have missed out on.After studying this in depth, I had different opinions and found that one of these common behaviors is the habit of filtering (过滤)--holding back from saying something until you've "checked" to make sure that what you're about to say is cool, impressive and interesting. Another problem is not learning to get in the mood for conversation. If you don't know how to change from subjects, then it can take a lot of time to warm up.It is the reflex (习惯性思维) that allows you to say whatever goes on in your mind. It's fun to realize that you're allowed to say whatever is on your mind. As long as you don't say anything that could land you in jail (监狱).All of the "Oh! That's interesting…" "Hmm, I've never heard of that" "Hmm, cool!" expressions are reactionary (保守的) bits of conversation that prove to the other person that you're really listening. This works 99% of the time. So, if you show some interest, they'll hang around and want to talk to you even more.Everyone knows that stories juice-up conversations, but most people only talk about stories of their own lives. When someone mentions something related to any of them, just tell the story, even if it's not from your life. The more interesting, stranger or more frightening they are, the harder they are to forget.(1)If people can deal with the awkward silence, they can .A. train their working skillB. improve their life qualityC. enrich their social lifeD. establish their working relationship(2)When talking with others, we should .A. feel nervousB. think twiceC. be free to expressD. avoid breaking in (3)According to the passage, what do the speakers care much about?A. The attractive topics of conversation.B. The atmosphere of the conversation.C. The listener's experiences and tastes.D. The listener's curiosity and concern.(4)What does the underlined part "juice-up conversations" mean?A. making conversations more boringB. making conversations livelierC. making conversations smootherD. making conversations more relaxing【答案】(1)C(2)C(3)D(4)B【解析】【分析】本文本文是一篇议论文,我们谈话时最大的问题之一是尴尬的沉默。
高考英语阅读理解试题(自然类)(1)Put an ice cube from your fridge into a glass of water. You have a piece of string(线) 10 centimeters long. The problem is to take out that piece of ice with the help of the string. But you must not touch the ice with your fingers.You may ask your friends to try to do that when you are having dinner together. There is a saltcellar on the table. You must use salt when you carry out this experiment.First you put the string across the piece of ice. Then put some salt on the ice. Salt makes ice melt(融化). The ice round the string will begin to melt. But when it melts, it will lose heat. The cold ice cube will make the salt water freeze again.After a minute or two you may raise the piece of string and with it you will raise your piece of ice!This experiment can be very useful to you. If, for example, there is ice near the door of your house, you must use very much salt to melt all the ice. If you don’t put enough salt, the water will freeze again.1. We must use _______ when we carry out this experiment.A. fridgeB. some foodC. a tableD. some salt2. How long will it take to carry out this experiment?A. More than three minutes.B. Five minutes or so.C. Only one minute or two.D. About ten minutes.3. What is the task of this experiment?A. Put the ice cube into the glass of water with the help of the string.B. Take out the ice cube in the glass of water with the help of the string.C. Take out the ice cube in the glass of water with your fingers.D. Put some salt on the ice cube and then put the string across it.4. How many things at least are used in this experiment?A. Three.B. Four.C. Six.D. Seven.5. We can learn something about _______ from the passage.A. PhysicsB. biologyC. chemistryD. maths【答案与解析】本文讲述了把立方形的冰块放入水杯中,如何用细绳取出冰块的实验。
高考英语阅读理解练习题及答案Vienna-In spite of Iraq’s decision to stop oil deliveries, the11- nation Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC)will not increase production to make up the shortfall, ministers decided Tuesdayin Vienna.The 11 oil ministers decided to meet again on July 3 to discuss the effects of the Iraq temporary stop.The organization’s president, Charkid Kheria of Algeria, said after the meeting that stocks were high and prices were stable, so quota increases were not necessary.The mission has expressed concern about Iraq’s output stop.A speaker said OPEC had to take all possible measures to keep or lower the oil price.Saudi Arabia’s Oil Minister Ali Al-Nuaimi had earlier saidthere would not be any shortfall of oil in the market.The organization had already taken steps to fill the gap, he said.OPEC Secretary General Ali Rodriguez added that the period of Iraq’s output stop was not known, so other exporters were not going to lift quotas yet.If the market was destabilized (使……动摇), a suitable response could be made.Iraq on Monday stopped shipments of crude oil to protest against the U.N.Security Council’s decision to extend the oil-for-food programme by only a month, instead of the normal six-month renewal.Just before the Vienna meeting, oil prices had gone up, with a barrel of OPEC crude oil selling for 27.05 dollars, up from 26.81 dollars lastFriday.North sea oil was at 29.26 dollars Monday evening.OPEC wants the oil price to stay within a margin of 22 to 28 dollars and achieved that with cuts in January and March that reduced2.5 million barrels per day off quotas(配额).17.Iraq made the decision to stop oil deliveries because___________.A.oil price is too low in international market.B.The U.N.Secretary Council has decided to shorten the time of extension of the oil-for-food programmeC.Many oil wells were destroyed during the war in the late 1980sD.It couldn’t get enough money to develop its economy18.The attitude the mission took towards Iraq’s output stop is ________.A.activeB.concernedC.coldD.surprised19.The 11 oil ministers decided to meet on July 3 so that_________.A.they can persuade Iraq to continue oil productionB.they can have a talk with the U.N.Security CouncilC.they can have a discussion about the effects of Iraq’s temporary output stopD.they can make up their minds to increase oil production20.The main idea of the passage is ________.A.the oil prices in the world were stable though Iraq has stopped oil deliveriesB.OPEC has controlled the oil price to stay within a margin of22 to 28 dollarsC.OPEC will not increase oil production to make up the shortfall that caused by IraqD.Oil is connected with people’s daily life答案与解析:这是一篇新闻报道, 文章看似难, 但设题并不难做, 对于这样的'题型, 我们可以先看题, 再采取查读的方式做题, 然后再返回读文章印证答案。
一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Standing desks have become common across Silicon Valley, offering health benefits to those willing to work on their feet. However, due to their high price, they have failed to catch on until now. Recently, Ikea has brought out Bekant convertible(可变换的) standing desk that can become a normal desk at the touch of a button. The $500 adjustable desk can transform from a standard desk to a standing one, and Ikea hopes it could make the standing desk mainstream.Experts say that changing from a seated to a standing desk can improve productivity. Similar desks have become a common sight at tech firms such as Google, where some employees have even installed treadmill (跑步机) and bicycle desks.The desk is not the first "convertible" on the market. As early as 2013, Stir Kinect brought out an adjustable desk. The $3,890 Stir Kinect desk has a motor to raise and lower itself, changing it into a standing desk or a traditional desk. The desk can even be programmed to move up and down slightly, making it appear to take a gentle breath to remind the user to change their positions. To move between sitting and standing positions, owners simply double tap on the screen. The desk can learn the user's preferences over time and suggest the best seating position. The Stir Kinect desk was created by a team of ex-Apple and Disney engineers. It has a built-in touch screen to control and track movement, and can tell users exactly how many calories they burn by standing during their working day. It also has devices containing power points and USB ports for charging phones, to keep cables hidden."Ikea's height-adjustable desk is great for opening up the lower end of the market, " said JP Labrosse, founder and CEO of Stir.(1)What is the text mainly about?A. Ikea has brought out an adjustable standing desk.B. Silicon Valley offered health benefits to officials.C. Google formed their tech firms to design bicycle desks.D. The Stir Kinect desk will become mainstream in the market.(2)Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. Before Bekant desk, similar adjustable desks have been widely used.B. The seated desks will take the place of the standing desks in the future.C. Compared to the Stir Kinect desk, the Bekant desk is much cheaper.D. The adjustable desks were designed by the Apple and Disney Company.(3)The Stir Kinect desk______.A. can breathe in and breathe out by pressing the button onceB. can charge phones by using a device containing power pointC. can tell you how many calories you need for a walkD. can advise you to do more exercise at a proper time(4)What can we infer from the last sentence given by JP Labrosse?A. Ikea's adjustable desk will be popular with average people.B. Ikea will have to sell furniture at a lower price in the future.C. This height adjustable table can only be found in Ikea.D. It is not necessary for Ikea to open up the market at all.【答案】(1)A(2)C(3)B(4)A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道,站立式办公桌在美国硅谷已经比较常见,宜家近日推出了一款名为BEKANT的可调节的站立式办公桌,这种桌子对愿意站立式工作的人健康有益。
高考英语阅读理解基础练习题含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解TEACH AND TRAVEL: USE OUR SPONSORSHIP TO BECOME ACERTIFIED TEACHER IN WEEKSwhere the world meetsWHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE SPONSOREDANGLO-TEFL (TEACHING ENGLISH AS AFOREIGN LANGUAGE) SCHOLARSHIP:●A partly sponsored,120-hour online TEFLtraining course●210 hours of real-life teaching experience● A TEFL certificate upon completion of theScholarship●Full board during Angloville programs(three meals a day)HOW IT WORKS:APPLYChoose your venues (地点) and apply onlineREFUNDABLE CONFIRMATION FEEPay 69 EUR confirmation fee (50 EUR Refundable(可退还的) on Completion)TEACHING PRACTICEGet Access to TEFL course & attend TeachingPractice with AnglovilleTYPES OF 'TEACHINGEXPERIENCE' PROGRAMMES:Angloville Junior -ideal for 18-35 year-oldAnglo-TEFL participants. You will be tutoringteenagers aged 12-18 years old. A lot ofgames, sports, conversations and fun to beexpected!Angloville Adult -ideal for 30+ year-oldAnglo-TEFL participants. You will be tutoringadult learners. Most days consist of 1 on 1conversations with various professionals.MY COMMITMENTS:Participants combine several 3-11 day programsinto a longer package ranging from 4-8 weeks intotal. During each program, participants talk onaverage for around 10-11 hours a day. The mostimportant difference between Angloville and atraditional English course is that we do not teachthrough books or theory. We will provide materials,but only to help stimulate (刺激) diverseconversations.APPLY IF YOU:● Are aged 18+ for junior programs and aged 25+ for adult programs● Are a native English speaker● Have completed High School● Have ability to cope with challenges, good communication skills, cultural sensitivityOpen-mindedness is key to being a good participant in Angloville. If you enjoy new cultures, experiences, and people, this will undoubtedly be a wonderful opportunity for you.A. Meals are partly sponsored by the programs.B. Confirmation fee will be fully refunded later.C. 1 on 1 talks are arranged for junior participants.D. Material-stimulated talks make Angloville different.(2)What is the determining factor to be a good participant in Angloville?A. Academic achievements.B. Communication skills.C. Cultural sensitivity.D. Open-mindedness.【答案】(1)D(2)D【解析】【分析】这是一篇应用文,介绍了有关Angloville 项目的相关信息以及申请的条件。
四川泸县2017高考英语阅读理解一轮基础练习【2016模拟题】阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
(2015·辽宁省重点中学协作体三模)Most artists have a favorite material they like to work 28yearold Kristen Alice, it happens to be ecofriendly designer uses her incredible talent to transform garbage like empty drink bottles and candy wrappers into charming dresses that sell for thousands of dollars.Kristen says the idea came to her after she saw how much waste she and her three college roommates generated on a daily Fine Arts student began to dream about transforming the deserted bags and packages into beautiful garments.Her first dress made from plastic bags and rolled magazines was strange, fun and even , she only made it to test her creativity.The young designer did not consider starting a commercial venture(企业)until she spent a week working at Couture Fashion Week in New York she observed the excitement generated by new and vintage(复古的)looks and decided to see if her unusual idea would result in as much began by creating a line of 12 g arbageinspired were a huge success.Today her company that has offices in Palm Beach, Florida and New York City, produces a wide variety of dresses ranging from cocktail dresses to ball gowns (礼服).Kristen, of course, doesn't search garbage cans for her material , she seeks it from companies that have produced more than they need and are planning to throw away the extras.However, if you think the garbageinspired dresses come cheap, think price for readymade creations retails(零售)from $500 to $1, that may appear expensive, the designer says she has no shortage of fact she now even has garbageinspired clothing for men that includes jackets, ties, trousers and even board shorts! While most of the clothes are strong enough to resist multiple wears, whether they can be cleaned is a little unclear.文章大意:这是一篇新闻报导类文章。
高考英语阅读专项练习题语言知识运用(共25小题;每小题1分,满分25分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
AMemory is an incredibly important part of our lives, allowing us to store and retrieve information about the world around us. Unfortunately, many of us experience memory difficulties in our daily lives. Luckily, there are several techniques that can help improve memory. Here are a few:- Use Mnemonic Devices: Mnemonic devices are memory tools that help us remember certain pieces of information. For example, you might use the acronym HOMES to remember the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior). Another example is the phrase “My very eager mother just served us nine pizzas” to remember the order of the planets in our solar system (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto).-Repetition: Repetition is the act of repeating a piece of information. This technique is particularly useful for remembering short-term information. If you need to remember a phone number or a name, repeating it several times to yourself can help you commit it to memory. - Visualization: Visualization is the process of creating mental images to assist with memory. For example, if you need to remember a grocery list, you might create mental images of the items on the list. You could picture an apple in your mind, then a carton of eggs, then a loaf of bread, and so on.-Organization: Organizing information can also help improve memory.This might mean grouping similar items together, as in creating categories for different types of information. For example, if you are trying to remember a list of vocabulary words, you might group them together by similar meanings.- Sleep: Getting enough sleep is important for memory consolidation, the process of transferring short-term memories to long-term storage. Without sufficient consolidation, memories may be lost over time.-Exercise: Exercise has been shown to improve memory and cognitive function. A study conducted by the University of British Columbia found that regular aerobic exercise increases the size of the hippocampus, a brain region associated with memory.By using these techniques, you can improve your memory and ensure that important information is not forgotten.1. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The importance of sleepB. The benefits of exerciseC. Strategies to improve memoryD. The functions of the hippocampus2. What are Mnemonic Devices?A. Tools used to improve memoryB. Acronyms used to remember people's namesC. Devices used to measure memory retentionD. A type of visual aid3. What is the purpose of repetition?A. To improve cognitive functionB. To commit information to short-term memoryC. To create mental imagesD. To group similar pieces of information together4. Which of the following is an example of visualization?A. Repetitively practicing a piece of informationB. Creating mental images to assist with memoryC. Grouping similar items togetherD. Using acronyms to remember a list of items5. How can organization help improve memory?A. Grouping similar items togetherB. Using acronyms to remember a list of itemsC. Creating mental images to assist with memoryD. Repetitively practicing a piece of information答案及解析:1、答案:C,解析:本文主要介绍了几种提高记忆力的技巧,所以选C。
高中英语阅读理解单选题40题(含答案)1. The author of the passage is mainly talking about _____.A. a famous scientistB. a great artistC. an outstanding athleteD. a renowned writer答案:D。
本文主要讲述了一位作家的生平事迹,A 选项著名科学家、B 选项伟大艺术家、C 选项杰出运动员均不符合文章内容。
2. According to the passage, the person was born in _____.A. 1950B. 1960C. 1970D. 1980答案:B。
文章中明确提到此人出生于1960 年,A、C、D 选项时间错误。
3. The person's first book was published in _____.A. 1985B. 1990C. 1995D. 2000答案:C。
文中提到此人的第一本书在1995 年出版,A、B、D 选项时间错误。
4. The person is known for his/her _____.A. vivid descriptionsB. complex plotsC. humorous languageD. profound themes答案:D。
文章中强调此人以深刻的主题而闻名,A 选项生动的描述、B 选项复杂的情节、C 选项幽默的语言均不符合。
5. The person won the prestigious award because of _____.A. his unique styleB. his extensive researchC. his deep understanding of human natureD. his creative use of language答案:C。
2014高考英语阅读理解基础练习题(41)及答案阅读下列短文,按要求完成读写任务(全国卷Ⅱ)I know you're thinking:Pizza(比萨饼)?For breakfast?But the truth is that you can have last night's leftover in the a.m.if you want to.I know lots of women who skip breakfast (不吃早餐),and they have a ton of different excuses for doing it.Some say they don't have time,others think they are saving calories(卡路里),still others just don't like breakfast food.But the bottom line is that eating in the morning is very important when you are trying to lose weight.“Eating ju stabout anything from 300 to 400 calories would be better than nothing at all”,says Katherine Brooking,R.D,who developed the super easy eating plan for this year's SELFCHALLENGE.” And even pizza can be healthy if it's loaded with vegetables,and you stick to one small piece.Breakfast is one meal I never miss,and the same goes for most weight loss success stories.Research shows that eating breakfast keeps you from overeating late in the day.Researchers_at_the_University_of_Southern_California_found_that_breakfast_sk ippers_have_a_bigger_chance_of_gaining_weight_than_those_who_regularly_have_a_mo rning_meal.So eat something in the morning,anything.I know plenty of friends who end up having no breakfast altogether,and have just coffee or orange juice.I say,try heating up last night's leftovers——it may sound crazy,but if it works for you,do it!I find if I tell myself,“You can always eat it tomorrow,” I putaway the leftovers instead of eating more that night.Try it,you may save yourself some prebedtime calories.And watch your body gain the fatburning effects!Ⅰ.根据题文字一篇30词左右的摘要_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Ⅱ.根据所读短文选择最佳答案1.The word “leftovers” in Paragraph 1 probably means________________________________________________________________________.A.food remaining after a mealB.things left undoneC.meals made of vegetablesD.pizza topped with fruit2.What can we infer from the passage?A.Working women usually have breakfast in a hurry.B.Many people have wrong ideas about breakfast.C.There are some easy ways of cooking a meal.D.Eating vegetables helps save energy.3.According to the last paragraph,it is important to ________.A.eat something for breakfastB.be careful about what you eatC.heat up food before eating itD.eat caloriecontrolled food4.The text is written mainly for those________.A.who go to work earlyB.who want to lose weightC.who stay up lateD.who eat before sleep5.What does the underlined sentence mean?A.Skipping breakfast is helpful if you want to lose weight.B.Eating breakfast will make you fatter.C.Eating breakfast can help lose weight.D.You can't lose weight without breakfast.参考答案ⅠMany people skip breakfast in order to lose weight,but they may overeat late in the day.So eating breakfast is important.Ⅱ1.解析:根据生活常识可知此处指吃“前天晚上的剩饭”。
答案:A2.解析:第二段分析人们不吃早餐的理由。
答案:B3.解析:第三段第一句和最后一段都告诉人们吃早餐很重要。
答案:A4.解析:本文指出不吃早餐不仅不能减肥,反而会增加体重,由此可知本文对不吃早餐的减肥者提出警示和忠告。
答案:B5.C阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ALike many men at some point, I dream about opening a bar. I plan to call it Work Out. It will cater to married women in need of a little fun. On Friday nights, they will be able to come here and enjoy themselves.See, I have a gift for business. I am, as my wife Zsa Zsa likes to note, “A man with a million ideas, none of them very good.” Speaking of Zsa Zsa, she is fed up with this plain little life I’ve made for us——too many kids, too many chores, mind –numbing debt. The other day, she said she thought we needed a new family car. “Sure. How about an 87 Lincoln?” I said, and saw my dear Zsa Zsa age about 20 years, and become her mother right before my eyes.Yes, money is our madness. Last year, we thought we had found a little cushion when I published a book about the life here in suburban America. It sold 12 copies——six of them to my mother. Four other copies went to various aunts and uncles, who used them for martini coasters (杯垫), then sold them at yard sales. The two remaining copies went to perfect strangers. (I think I owe you dinner, whoever you are. Call me, OK? We’ll arrange something.)When the book didn’t take off, I wrote a TV show. Then I penned a short novel bas ed on the earlier TV idea that didn’t sell. Currently, I am at work on a set of encyclopedias(百科全书). In a month, I plan to sell them door – to – door.Such is the life of a writer, sending off the most personal thoughts possibleto his hard drive. I am a w riter, but also the breadwinner in my family. I’m at the keyboard at 6 almost every morning, hoping to tap out one idea——just one——that will take us up the hill, to the mountain, to the top.26. According to the passage, the author is leading a/an life.A. enjoyableB. wealthyC. hardD. comfortable【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。