When I was young I wanted to be a model,so when a national contest was staged,I convinced my parents to take me for an audition (试演).I was selected and told I had potential.They said that for only $900 I could attend a weekend event which dozens of the most prestigious (有声望的) modeling agencies from around the world would attend.At 13,my hopes of fame and fortune clouded all judgement and I begged my parents to let me go.We have never been rich,but they saw my enthusiasm and agreed.
I imagined being signed by some famous model companies.For months,any boredom or disappointment I faced was pushed aside because I knew I would soon have the chance to be real model.I thought I would grace the covers of famous magazines!
Of course,I wasn't signed,but what hurt the most was being told that if I grew to 5′9″(about 1.75 metres) I could be a success.I prayed for a growth spurt (冲刺) because I could not imagine giving up my dream.I made an appointment with a local modeling agency and the agent demanded $500 for classes.$500 for a photo shoot,and $300 for other expenses.My parents only agreed after hours and hours of my begging.
The agency sent me out on a few auditions,but with every day I didn't receive a call,I grew more depressed.
The_
final_
straw came in July after I had decided to focus on commercial modeling.There was an open call in New York City.We spent hours driving and another few hours waiting,only to be told that I was too short.I was devastated (极度不安的).
Years later,I realized that the trip to New York was good as it made me notice I didn't actually love modeling,just the idea of it.I wanted to be special and I was innocently determined to reach an impossible goal.The experience has made me stronger and that will help me in the future.
小题1:What's the main reason why the author wanted to be a model?
A.She won a national contest. |
B.She wanted to get reputation and wealth. |
C.She was urged by some modeling agencies. |
D.She had full potential to be a successful model. |
小题2:What's the author's parents' attitude toward her dream?
A.Encouraging. | B.Worried. |
C.Doubtful. | D.Enthusiastic. |
小题3:What was it that made the author end her attempt to become a model?
A.Her parents were strongly against it. |
B.She realized that it was impossible for her. |
C.Even a local modeling agency turned her down. |
D.She realized that she didn't actually love the idea of modeling. |
小题4:The underlined phrase “The final straw” probably means ________.
A.the last in a series of bad things that happen to make someone very upset,angry,etc... |
B.the final result that she was admitted by the model company. |
C.the final audition given by the agency. |
D.the decision that she made at last not to be a model any more. |
小题5:What did the author learn from her experience of struggling to be a model?
A.Where there's a will there's way. |
B.Being a model is not that easy. |
C.We should have our own judgement and should not just follow others. |
D.We might set unpractical goals but the experience can help us grow. |