Why do the “little thieves” steal?
A. They want some excitement.
B. They want the things they can't afford.
C. They want to earn money in this way.
D. They do it for a living.
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听力原文:M: Look at the bed. We bought it last month but the price is 50% off now!
W: Yes, we cut the price down just now.
M: Can I return the one I bought and get my money back?
W: I'm afraid it's too late. Only those bought in ten days can be returned.
What's the man's problem?
A. He is too late to work.
B. The bed was bought in ten days.
C. He can't get his money back.
D. The bed can be returned.
听力原文:M: Look at the long waiting line. I'm glad you've made a reservation.
W: Because I know a lot of people now like eating out, especially on weekends.
M: Yes, what's more, this place is very popular in this district.
Where are the speakers?
At a hospital.
B. At a restaurant.
C. At a railway station.
D. At a booking office.
听力原文:M: Do you mind me putting my heavy luggage in your room?
W: No. Go ahead.
M: And would you mind if I take off my shoes? My feet are killing me.
W: Well, I'd rather you didn't. It's rather a hot day.
Which one is OK for the woman?
A. Opening the window.
B. Taking off the shoes.
C. Leaving the luggage at her room.
D. Putting the luggage at the kitchen.
The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by for tune, there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U. S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer, I had no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn't even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual type-- writer and felt like a genuine writer.
After a year or so, however, I still hadn't gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn't going to be one of those people who die wondering, what if? I would keep putting my dream to the test-even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the Shadowland of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.
The passage is meant to ______.
A. warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience
B. advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writer
C. show young people it's unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fame
D. encourage young people to pursue a writing career