Some novels simply entertain and others contain a powerful message in the story line and characters. In his first novel, A Wind In Montana, Mitch Davies tells a story about young adults and how they accept responsibility for their lives.

A Wind In Montana is a marvelous tale of two teenagers, Rory Coleman and Victoria Beach, high school students at the same school, who struggle to make the right decision for themselves. As each of them nears adulthood, they become more concerned with the future and setting goals that will bring them happiness and fulfillment.

Without any advice from his parents, Rory chooses to pursue a profession in chemistry, applies for a chemistry scholarship, and determines to do everything he can to achieve it. Along the path, Rory finds that even though he has a plan, there are obstacles that could prevent him from realizing his goals. Victoria’s struggles are different from Rory’s. Although her father has decided that she should become a professional musician, Victoria has other plans for her life. Together, Rory and Victoria attempt to follow their dreams, despite the obstacles in their paths. A Wind In Montana contains a lesson for all teens about to enter adulthood － that disappointment and setbacks (挫折) are going to occur no matter how determined they are and that they need to develop skills along the way that will help them deal with them effectively.

There are so many major decisions facing teens today －social, parents, other influencing adults and school work － and there’s no guarantee that their plans will succeed, even if they make the so-called “right” decisions. A Wind In Montana explores how two teenagers struggle with their own unique decisions and how the choices they make affect their lives.

Mitch Davies’ book stands out among today’s teen books that deal with imaginary situations. A Wind In Montana is a real story about real people facing real-life situations. It’s entertaining and also helps readers think about their own lives and offers various ways to handle situations that may arise.

56. According to the passage, both Rory and Victoria _____.

A. work hard at their courses　 　　　 B. have a strong sense of self

C. go against their parents 　　　　　 D. get along well with others

57. The third paragraph is mainly about _____.

A. the value of A Wind In Montana　　　　　　　 B. Mitch Davies’ achievements

C. Mitch Davies’ writing style　　　　　　　　　 D. the content of A Wind In Montana

58. Unlike other teen books, A Wind In Montana ______.

A. involves some imaginary situations　　　　 B. focuses on responsibilities teens should take

C. is based on real-life experiences　　　　　 D. discusses the future of young adults

59. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A. To review a book. 　　　　　　　　　 B. To report a piece of news.

C. To speak highly of an author. D. To collect materials for a book.

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