475 Riverside Drive
New York N.Y. 10027
Jan.15, 2011
Dear John,
I'm sorry you didn't get the part you tried out for in that play. I know how much you wanted to be in the play. Now you feel that maybe acting isn't the right future for you. I think you're wrong. You're a good actor. Do you remember when you played Caesar in your summer theatre group's play? You were excellent . People clapped(鼓掌)every time you walked on stage(舞臺(tái)). Even the other actors loved you.
All actors have to get used to being turned down for a job. It's part of an actor's life. Even famouse actors don't get every part they want. I think you should give acting another chance. You love it so much, and you're good at it. Don't be discouraged because you lose one part in the play. Wait a bit, and try for another one. After all , you can always give up some other time.
Love,
Jane
小題1:
Jane wrote this letter because____.
A.she wanted John to get a part in the play he was trying out for
B.she wanted to tell John that he shouldn't give up acting.
C.she wanted to tell John how to become an actor.
D.she was unhappy with John.
小題2:
Jane talks about other actors to show Jon that ____.
A.they are as bad as he isB.a(chǎn)cting is a hard life
C.they sometimes get turned down for parts they wantD.they are lucky enough
小題3:
What does Jane think of John?
A.He is a good actor, and some day he will be successful.
B.He is too easily dicouraged to become a good actor.
C.He is a better actor than the person who has got the part.
D.He is as unlucky as the other actors.
小題4:
The person who wrote this letter probably ____.
A.is an actress.B.cares about John
C.wants to be an actress some day D.envies at John's success.

小題1:B
小題1:C
小題1:A
小題1:B
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