In January 1986 I saw a show about cartooning called “Funny Business” on TV. I had always wanted to be a __36__but never knew how. So I wrote to the host of the_37_, cartoonist Jack Cassady, asking for advice on entering the profession(职业).
Two weeks later I got a (n) __38__letter from Jack, answering my questions about materials and process(过程). He also __39__ me not to get discouraged if I was refused__40__. He said the cartoon samples(样本) I sent him were good and worthy of publication(出版).
I got very __41__, finally understanding how the whole process__42__. I sent my best cartoons to
Playboy and
New Yorker, ___43___ the magazines rejected(拒绝)me immediately. Discouraged, I put my art supplies in the box and__44__to forget all about cartooning.
To my__45__, in June 1987 I got another letter from Jack, although I hadn’t even__46__ him for the former advice. Here’s what he said:
Dear Scott,
I was reviewing my “Funny Business” mail file when I again came__47__ your letter and your cartoons. I remember answering you letter.
I’m writing to encourage you to submit(提交) your ideas to various publications again. I hope you have __48__ done so and are making progress and having some__49__ too. Sometimes encouragement in the funny business is hard to come by. That’s__50__ I am encouraging you to hang in there and keep drawing.
I wish you good luck.
Sincerely,
Jack
I was deeply__51__because Jack had nothing to gain—including my thanks. I acted on his__52__, took out my art supplies and inked the sample strips(漫画连载) that__53__ became
Dilbert.
I feel__54__that I wouldn’t have tried cartooning again if Jack hadn’t sent the second letter. As
Dilbert became more successful I came to __55__ Jack’s simple act of kindness.
小题1: | A.singer | B.writer | C.actor | D.cartoonist |
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小题2: | A.show | B.television | C.wedding | D.party |
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小题3: | A.surprising | B.encouraging | C.shocking | D.disappointing |
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小题4: | A.allowed | B.suggested | C.insisted | D.warned |
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小题5: | A.at first | B.first of all | C.at last | D.in the end |
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小题6: | A.confused | B.anxious | C.excited | D.enthusiastic |
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小题7: | A.performed | B.advanced | C.behaved | D.worked |
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小题9: | A.concluded | B.persuaded | C.decided | D.thought |
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小题10: | A.disappointment | B.surprise | C.sorrow(悲伤) | D.satisfaction |
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小题11: | A.asked | B.hoped | C.wished | D.thanked |
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小题12: | A.across | B.over | C.off | D.through |
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小题13: | A.still | B.ever | C.already | D.yet |
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小题14: | A.trouble | B.fun | C.difficulty | D.problem |
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小题16: | A.touched | B.interested | C.shocked | D.influenced |
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小题17: | A.warning | B.encouragement | C.advice | D.view |
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小题18: | A.surprisingly | B.finally | C.constantly | D.freely |
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小题19: | A.concerned | B.uneasy | C.worried | D.certain |
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小题20: | A.understand | B.honor | C.appreciate | D.respect |
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