1. Shadowland in the last sentence refers to _________
A) the wonderland one often dreams about
B) the bright future that one is looking forward to
C) the state of uncertainty before ones final goal is reached
D) a world that exists only in ones imagination
注：出现在最后一句，但应从前一句中寻找答案。A、B和D项都是字面意思
passage is meant to _________.
A) warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience
B) advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writer
C) show young people it s unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fame
D) encourage young people to pursue a writing career
注：
1.主题题。二段首句是文章主题句，本文为文科文章，以态度为切入点。
2.B和C项都是片面负态度，而文章中作者持混合态度，故可以排除这两项
3. What can be concluded from the passage?
A) Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.
B) A writer s success depends on luck rather than on effort.
C) Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation.
