B
J. K. Rowling is a British author of the Harry Potter series of books. She composed much of her first work, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone in a poor situation, often planning out her chapters in cafes near her small apartment in Edinburgh.
Previous to Rowling penning the Harry Potter books, her life was full of struggle and loss. Her mother died in 1990 because of a disease. Her first marriage, to Jorje Arrantes in 1992, ended just over a year later. Unable to find work, Rowling struggled to support herself and her daughter on State Aid assistance. Her financial circumstances would not change until the late 1990s, when the Harry Potter series went beyond all expectations for success. Aided by the Scottish Arts Council, Rowling was able to complete her first novel, but initial encouragement from publishers was actually non-existent. She was told to find a day job, and the UK publisher, Bloomsbury, firstly published only 1000 copies of the novel, titled in the UK as Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone.
Within a half year of its publication in 1997, the novel achieved its first award, the Nestle Smarties Book Prize. A few months, later, it received the British Book Award for Best Children’s Book of The Year. By 1998, Scholastic purchased publication rights, and Rowling, now on her third part of the series, was enjoying great success.
The popularity of the series has made Rowling the most popular children’s author ever The interest in the books from both adults and children aroused the enthusiastic reading among younger children eager for the next part of Harry’s adventures.
Queen Elizabeth II honored Rowling in 2000, titling her as an Officer of the British Empire. She remarried in 2001, to Dr. Neil Murray, with whom she has two children, David and Mackenzie. In her public life, she devotes time to causes dear to her, including relieving world poverty, and funding research towards medicine.
4. How did Rowling make a living in the early 1990s?
A. By finding a day job. B. By writing some stories.
C. By receiving government support. D. By working for cafes near her house.
5. Who contributed a lot to Rowling’s first novel?
A. The publishers. B. Rowling’s daughter.
C. Rowling’s former husband. D. The Scottish Arts Council.
6. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Rowling is working in the British Empire. B. Rowling has done much for charity.
C. Rowling doesn’t get on well with Neil. D. Rowling spends much time with her family.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. J. K. Rowling B. Harry Potter
C. J. K. Rowling’s Hard Life D. The Publish of Harry Potter
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了《哈利·波特》系列小说的作者J.K.罗琳的生平及相关情况。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段Previous to Rowling penning the Harry Potter books, her life was full of struggle and loss. Her mother died in 1990 because of a disease. Her first marriage, to Jorje Arrantes in 1992, ended just over a year later. Unable to find work, Rowling struggled to support herself and her daughter on State Aid assistance. 在罗琳写《哈利·波特》之前，她的生活充满了挣扎和失落。她的母亲因病于1990年去世。她的第一次婚姻是在1992年与Jorje Arrantes结婚，一年多后就结束了。由于找不到工作，罗琳依靠国家援助来养活自己和女儿。由此可知J.K.罗琳靠着政府支持养活自己和女儿。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。文章第二段倒数第二句部分Aided by the Scottish Arts Council, Rowling was able to complete her first novel, 在苏格兰艺术委员会的帮助下，罗琳完成了她的第一部小说且第三段Within a half year of its publication in 1997, the novel achieved its first award, the Nestle Smarties Book Prize. A few months, later, it received the British Book Award for Best Children’s Book of The Year. 1997年出版后不到半年，这部小说就获得了第一个奖项——雀巢智能图书奖。几个月后，它获得了英国年度最佳儿童图书奖。由此可知Scottish Arts Council（苏格兰艺术委员会）对该小说付出了很多。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。文章最后一句In her public life, she devotes time to causes dear to her, including relieving world poverty, and funding research towards medicine. 在她的公共生活中，J.K.罗琳把时间花在她所珍视的事业上，包括改善世界贫困状况、资助医学的研究，由此可推断她为公共慈善事业做了不少事。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段J. K. Rowling is a British author of the Harry Potter series of books. She composed much of her first work, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone in a poor situation, often planning out her chapters in cafes near her small apartment in Edinburgh. J·K·罗琳是《哈利·波特》系列丛书的作者。她的第一部作品《哈利波特与魔法石》大部分是在贫困潦倒的情况下完成的，她经常在爱丁堡她的小公寓附近的咖啡馆里规划她的章节。由此可知文章主要介绍J.K.罗琳的生平，因此A项是最佳选项。C项概括得比较片面。故选A。
【点睛】标题猜测题。标题应位于文章之首，概括文章内容，点明文章主题。它可以是单词，短语，或句子。确定文章标题，第一，标题要与主题密切相关；其次，看标题是否能概括全文内容，不能只概括短文中的某些事实或细节；第三，标题范围不应太大或太小；最后，标题应新颖，概括性强并且精炼。小题4中A选项与主题密切相关，适合做标题，故选A。
J. K. Rowling is a British author of the Harry Potter series of books. She composed much of her first work, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone in a poor situation, often planning out her chapters in cafes near her small apartment in Edinburgh.
Previous to Rowling penning the Harry Potter books, her life was full of struggle and loss. Her mother died in 1990 because of a disease. Her first marriage, to Jorje Arrantes in 1992, ended just over a year later. Unable to find work, Rowling struggled to support herself and her daughter on State Aid assistance. Her financial circumstances would not change until the late 1990s, when the Harry Potter series went beyond all expectations for success. Aided by the Scottish Arts Council, Rowling was able to complete her first novel, but initial encouragement from publishers was actually non-existent. She was told to find a day job, and the UK publisher, Bloomsbury, firstly published only 1000 copies of the novel, titled in the UK as Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone.
Within a half year of its publication in 1997, the novel achieved its first award, the Nestle Smarties Book Prize. A few months, later, it received the British Book Award for Best Children’s Book of The Year. By 1998, Scholastic purchased publication rights, and Rowling, now on her third part of the series, was enjoying great success.
The popularity of the series has made Rowling the most popular children’s author ever The interest in the books from both adults and children aroused the enthusiastic reading among younger children eager for the next part of Harry’s adventures.
Queen Elizabeth II honored Rowling in 2000, titling her as an Officer of the British Empire. She remarried in 2001, to Dr. Neil Murray, with whom she has two children, David and Mackenzie. In her public life, she devotes time to causes dear to her, including relieving world poverty, and funding research towards medicine.
4. How did Rowling make a living in the early 1990s?
A. By finding a day job. B. By writing some stories.
C. By receiving government support. D. By working for cafes near her house.
5. Who contributed a lot to Rowling’s first novel?
A. The publishers. B. Rowling’s daughter.
C. Rowling’s former husband. D. The Scottish Arts Council.
6. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Rowling is working in the British Empire. B. Rowling has done much for charity.
C. Rowling doesn’t get on well with Neil. D. Rowling spends much time with her family.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. J. K. Rowling B. Harry Potter
C. J. K. Rowling’s Hard Life D. The Publish of Harry Potter
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了《哈利·波特》系列小说的作者J.K.罗琳的生平及相关情况。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段Previous to Rowling penning the Harry Potter books, her life was full of struggle and loss. Her mother died in 1990 because of a disease. Her first marriage, to Jorje Arrantes in 1992, ended just over a year later. Unable to find work, Rowling struggled to support herself and her daughter on State Aid assistance. 在罗琳写《哈利·波特》之前，她的生活充满了挣扎和失落。她的母亲因病于1990年去世。她的第一次婚姻是在1992年与Jorje Arrantes结婚，一年多后就结束了。由于找不到工作，罗琳依靠国家援助来养活自己和女儿。由此可知J.K.罗琳靠着政府支持养活自己和女儿。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。文章第二段倒数第二句部分Aided by the Scottish Arts Council, Rowling was able to complete her first novel, 在苏格兰艺术委员会的帮助下，罗琳完成了她的第一部小说且第三段Within a half year of its publication in 1997, the novel achieved its first award, the Nestle Smarties Book Prize. A few months, later, it received the British Book Award for Best Children’s Book of The Year. 1997年出版后不到半年，这部小说就获得了第一个奖项——雀巢智能图书奖。几个月后，它获得了英国年度最佳儿童图书奖。由此可知Scottish Arts Council（苏格兰艺术委员会）对该小说付出了很多。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。文章最后一句In her public life, she devotes time to causes dear to her, including relieving world poverty, and funding research towards medicine. 在她的公共生活中，J.K.罗琳把时间花在她所珍视的事业上，包括改善世界贫困状况、资助医学的研究，由此可推断她为公共慈善事业做了不少事。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段J. K. Rowling is a British author of the Harry Potter series of books. She composed much of her first work, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone in a poor situation, often planning out her chapters in cafes near her small apartment in Edinburgh. J·K·罗琳是《哈利·波特》系列丛书的作者。她的第一部作品《哈利波特与魔法石》大部分是在贫困潦倒的情况下完成的，她经常在爱丁堡她的小公寓附近的咖啡馆里规划她的章节。由此可知文章主要介绍J.K.罗琳的生平，因此A项是最佳选项。C项概括得比较片面。故选A。
【点睛】标题猜测题。标题应位于文章之首，概括文章内容，点明文章主题。它可以是单词，短语，或句子。确定文章标题，第一，标题要与主题密切相关；其次，看标题是否能概括全文内容，不能只概括短文中的某些事实或细节；第三，标题范围不应太大或太小；最后，标题应新颖，概括性强并且精炼。小题4中A选项与主题密切相关，适合做标题，故选A。
