As a teenager dreaming of a writing career, I was inspired to discover that two of my favorite movies were both written by a female team: Kirsten and her writing partner, Karen.
I didn’t think they’d take a young writer like me __ . But still, I wrote Kirsten an email letting her know that I had an idea I wanted to __ with her and Karen, and asked if they’d be __ to meet with me.
I didn’t even expect a(an) __ to my email. However, 12 days after I sent it, I received a(an) __ reply from Kirsten.
Her email included this line, which made me __ up from my computer chair: “Karen and I would be honored to __ you and to hear more about everything you're working on.” We met for ___the following week, and after a three-hour meal __ laughs and sisterly advice, a friendship was born.
___, Kirsten and Karen __ the idea I shared with them.
Their __ in my ideas at the earliest stage of my career is something I’ll never forget; it’s what made me believe that I could be a good __ too, just like them. And more importantly, our __ is still going strong all these years later.
In fact, Kirsten is the first person who ever suggested I __ a novel. Actually, she gave me this __ while we were standing on the Teens section of Barnes & Noble, a bookstore where several years later, our __ would sit together on the shelves.
I wish every young writer had someone like Kirsten in their life to help __ them on their way. As I looked at our books hanging out together on the bookstore shelf, I once again though how glad I was that I sent that __ years ago.
If you too have an idol who you would love to learn from, simply __ out and ask them. That might be all it takes to set you on the path to your dreams.
1.A. proudly B. seriously C. surprisingly D. kindly
2.A. share B. work C. experiment D. compare
3.A. ready B. hesitant C. willing D. satisfied
4.A. introduction B. comment C. suggestion D. response
5.A. accurate B. reliable C. convincing D. warm
6.A. jump B. throw C. turn D. look
7.A. call B. visit C. meet D. teach
8.A. training B. fun C. business D. dinner
9.A. replaced by B. filled with C. involved in D. based on
10.A. Amazingly B. Certainly C. Ridiculously D. Naturally
11.A. criticized B. doubted C. understood D. loved
12.A. improvement B. practice C. belief D. pride
13.A. actress B. writer C. director D. judge
14.A. friendship B. confidence C. difficulty D. pressure
15.A. write B. read C. buy D. lend
16.A. present B. chance C. advice D. task
17.A. books B. friends C. goods D. photos
18.A. remind B. comfort C. challenge D. guide
19.A. question B. paper C. email D. novel
20.A. watch B. reach C. drop D. stretch
______ for the fire at Notre Dame de Paris, a church famous for its large collection of art treasures, I would be there for a visit this summer vacation.
A. Had it not been B. Should it not be
C. Were it not be D. If it had not been
You have to rewrite the monthly report because you _____ many important details.
A. turned off B. left out
C. dropped by D. put up
-- What did she want to know, Tom?
-- She wondered _______ we could complete the experiment.
A. when was it B. it was when that
C. it was when D. when it was that
Mark has lived in China for many years, yet he still can't ________ himself to the Chinese customs.
A. observe B. adapt
C. lead D. devote
We had better put off interviewing the athlete, for he Is busy preparing for an international contest __________ in Shanghai next month.
A. held B. to hold
C. being held D. to be held
