_____，I can’t express myself in words.?

A. So long as I am fond of?  B. Now that I am fond of?

C. Much as I am fond of her?D. As I am fond of very much?

All the girls swam in the lake except two, who _____ halfway.

A. gave off    B. gave up     C. gave away        D. gave out

____ the essay a second time, the hidden meaning will become clearer to you.

  A. While reading  B. After reading

  C. Your having read D. When you read

Does ________ matter if he can’t finish the job on time?

A. this                                                      B. that

C. he                                                        D. it

Dear Friend,

 The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there.

 And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year ... plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.

 Who are these needed writers? They're ordinary folks like you and me.

 But am I good enough?

 I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn't know where to turn for help.

 Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude（潛能）, and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.

 The promise that paid off

 The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:

 You will complete at least one manuscript（手稿） suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.

 I really didn't expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.

 Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 stories and articles.

 Free test and brochure

 We offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.

 Realize your writing dream today. There's nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever.

 Sincerely, 

 Kristi Holl, Instructor

 Institute of Children's Literature

From the first three paragraphs, we learn that_____.

 A. children’s books are usually bestsellers

 B. publishers are making $3 billion each year

 C. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention

 D. there is a growing need for writers of children's books

When finishing the course, you are promised to_____.

 A. be a successful publisher

 B. become a confident editor

 C. finish one work for publication

 D. get one story or article published

Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to_____.

 A. prove she is a good instructor

 B. promote the writing program

 C. give her advice on course preparation

 D. show she sold more stories than article

The president _____ a cool reception when he visited London.

A. gave                                                    B. was given

C. had given                                             D. had been given

The house built of stone lasts longer than ____ built of wood.

  A. the one B. one C. that D. its

It was the largest experiment we had ever had; it _____ six hours.

　　A. ended  B. finished  C. prolonged  D. lasted

The two dogs started to fight, so we tried to _____ them.

　　A. split    B. separate    C. tear    D. divide

After dinner the minister made a short _____ to the guests.

　　A. delivery  B.pronunciation  C.conversation D. speech