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One of the best known American writers is Mark Americans feel that Twain' s novel Huckleberry Finn is the greatest American novel.
Twain was born in the state of Missouri，in a town named Hannibal，on the Mississippi a child，he watched with great interest the steamboats，large and small，that carried goods and passengers up and down the learned a lot about the river，and he became the pilot of a steamboat.
Like many men of that time，he hoped to get rich in the silver mines in did not get worked as a newspaper writer，and American literature became richer for moved to California and wrote for newspapers of his writings were serious，some were funny story about a frogjumping competition won him national r，he wrote a number of books，traveled and became a wellknown went back to the river，met some old friends，and wrote a book about the made funny speeches at many last years were sad because of the deaths of his wife and daughter，and some of his later writing was painful.
Many people agree that Mark Twain is an excellent representative (代表) of the America of his time because his writings show a variety of interests and activities.
1．When Mark Twain was young，he ______.
A．enjoyed watching steamboats
B．was interested in watching passengers
C．liked large boats but not small ones
D．traveled up and down the river
2．According to the writer，American literature became richer because Mark Twain ______.
A．wrote about silver mines in Nevada B．hoped to get rich
C．wrote for newspapers D．moved to California
3．According to the writer，Mark Twain became wellknown in America because of his ______.
A．novel Huckleberry Finn
B．funny story about a frogjumping competition
C．books about the Mississippi
D．funny speeches at dinners
4．According to the passage，which of the following statements about Mark Twain is TRUE?
A．He is the greatest American writer.
B．He only wrote sad stories during his last years.
C．He not only wrote novels but also taught in schools.
D．His life experiences were rich.
5．The passage is mainly about Mark Twain's ______.
A．hometown B．writing career C．travels D．family
【回答】
1A 2C 3B 4D 5B
知识点：人物传记 故事阅读类
题型：阅读理解
