答案:B

解析:推理判断题。根据文中的"The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there"和"And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year"可知, 第一段和第二段主要说的是对儿童书籍的作者的需求正在增加。

2. You are promised to publish one manuscript when you 　　　.

A. show basic ability　　　B. finish the course

C. have sold three stories D. have passed the test

答案:B

解析:细节理解题。根据文中的"You will complete at least one manuscript(手稿)suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course. "可知答案。

3. Kristi Hill mentions her own experience mainly to 　　　.

A. prove she is a qualified instructor

B. give her advice on course preparation

C. show she has realized her dream

D. promote the writing program

答案:D

解析:推理判断题。根据文中的The promise that paid off和作者自己经历的介绍可知, 作者是为了进一步宣传这个项目。

　　If you are a fruit grower -or would like to become one -take advantage of Apple Day to see what's around. It's called Apple Day but in practice it's more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.

　　Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesn't taste of anything special, it's still worth a try, as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的)Cat's Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.

　　There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but you'll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so it's a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for it.

At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games.