Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
THE SUCCESS OF J. K. ROWLING
There are few modern-day writers as renowned as Joanne Kathleen Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter. With over 30 awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time. In addition, her novels have famously been adapted into a series of box-office hits. These earn her so much income that the 47-year-old could comfortably retire, and live off Harry Potter royalties for the rest of her life! However, this lucrative success story started at the most humble of beginnings, with a talented but insecure writer too afraid to pursue her dreams.
Joanne grew up in a house full of books that fuelled her creativity. She was so enchanted by fairy tales that she began to dream up her own, and by the time she was six years old she had written her first story about a rabbit and a giant bee. "Ever since Rabbit and Miss Bee, I have wanted to be a writer, though I rarely told anyone so," recalls Joanne, "I was afraid they'd tell me I didn't have a hope."
Throughout her life, Joanne continued to write, filling entire boxes with stories and unfinished novels. But due to her lack of confidence, she never approached a publisher with any of her work. It wasn't until later life, when Joanne lost her job and was living in poverty, that she finally devoted her time to writing. Then with nothing to lose, she contacted an agency with her first completed manuscript: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Joanne's first novel was rejected by twelve different publishers and eventually found itself in the hands of Nigel Newton, the founder of Bloomsbury Press. He did not read the book himself, but gave it to his eight-year-old daughter. The girl loved the novel so much that Nigel agreed to take it on; but not without apprehensions. "You'll never make any money out of children's books," he warned Joanne.
Well, she certainly proved him wrong! To date, she has sold 500 million copies of her novels globally, and the Harry Potter franchise has reaped profits of £15 billion! Now, as the richest author in the world, no publisher in their right mind would dream of turning down one of her books! And as for Joanne's confidence; well, let's just say It's been given quite a boost.
What is the purpose of this article?
A. to compare the publishing and film industries
B. to raise publicity about a children's book
C. to show how profitable the publishing industry can be
D. to describe the career of a famous author
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Đáp án đúng: D
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words) in each of the following questions.
Many plant and animal species will be in danger if we don't take any actions to protect them.
Many people oppose corporal punishment when educating young children though several of them are naughty.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Importance of Punctuality in school life
Being punctual will really help you to succeed in your studies. First and foremost, punctuality (26) ___ that you will arrive on time to classes and so will not (27) ___ any part of the lesson.
Punctuality during school life will also help to prepare you for your working life. If you get into good habits of punctuality during your school years, you will find it easier to always turn (28) ___ to your work on time and thus to get ahead in your career as well.
(29) ___ punctuality is, quite simply, a polite skill to cultivate. Your teachers will have put a lot of effort into preparing their classes and so it is important that you turn up on time so that you do not mess up their plans.
What about if you have an (30) ___ emergency, or an appointment that cannot be moved, that means that you will need to miss a portion of the school day? In these cases, it is crucial to tell your teachers well in advance.
I didn't pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson.
If you get into good habits of punctuality during your school years, you will find it easier to always turn (28) ___ to your work on time and thus to get ahead in your career as well.
According to the text, what initially stopped Joanne from contacting a publisher?
The one thing you mustn't do is be late because. The boss is very hot on punctuality.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the each of following questions.
Her passion for helping people have motivated her to found her own charity organization.Donald Trump has suggested he could grant legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants who have not ___ serious crimes in what would be a major policy shift.
