Jack London was a famous American writer. He was born on January 12, 1876,in San Francisco,
California. His family was very poor, and Jack had to leave school to make money. He worked hard in
many different jobs.
Later, Jack returned to school, but he didn't stay. He wrote, "Life and pocketbook (袖珍书) were both
too short."
In 1897, he went to Alaska to find gold. Instead, he found ideas there for his books and stories. He
returned home and started to write. His writing were successful (成功的), and he became rich and famous
in his twenties.
Jack London was not a happy man, however. In poor health, he took his own life in 1916. He was
only 40 years old.
1.Jack London was _____.
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A. a musician
B. a writer
C. a basketball player
D. a teacher
2.He went to Alaska _____.
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A. for holidays
B. because his wife lived there
C. to find gold
D. to meet his parents
3.Jack London became rich and famous _____.
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A. when he was thirty
B. when he was over twenty
C. in his thirties
D. when he was a child
14.Which of the following sentences is true?
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A. Jack died in Alaska.
B. Jack was born in London.
C. Jack found gold in Alaska.
D. Jack was a successful writer, but he didn't live happily.
5.Which of the following sentences is not true?
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A. Jack didn't find gold in Alaska, instead he found ideas for writing.
B. Jack didn't like to go to school.
C. Jack died in 1916.
D. Jack had only a little education (教育) when he was young.