1. 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

Dear friends,

    The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there.

    And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year… plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers. Who are these needed writers? They're ordinary people like you and me.

    But am I good enough?

    I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn't know where to turn for help.

    Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing ability, and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.

    The promise that paid off

    The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability: you will complete at least one manuscript (手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.

    I really didn't expect any publication(出版) before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute. Since graduation, I have written 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 stories and articles.

    Free test and brochure

    We offer a free ability test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.

    Realize your writing dream today. There's nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it disappears forever.

    Sincerely,

    Kristi Hill

    Institute of Children's Literature

1. （1） What do the first two paragraphs tell us?

   A . Children's books are sold at high prices. B . Publishers are earning $3 billion each year. C . There is a growing need for writers of children's books. D . Magazines for children and teenagers have drawn public attention.
3. （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
5. （3） Why does Kristi Hill mention her own experience of attending the courses?

   A . To introduce the home-study courses. B . To show she has realized her dream. C . To prove she is a qualified writer. D . To promote the writing program.