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.

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.

2.What's the author's parents' attitude toward her dream?

A．Encouraging. B．Worried.

C．Doubtful. D．Enthusiastic.

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.

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.

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.

(2013·山西高三诊断)Nissan's plants in Zhengzhou and Guangzhou, ________ operate in cooperation with Dongfeng Motor Corp., remained closed.

A．which B．who

C．that D．whose

(2013·河北普通高中高三质量监测)Many people tried to leave the country, ________ there was much violence and a serious shortage of food supply.

A．where B．which

C．that D．what

(2013·河南豫西五校高三质检)In spite of all ________ has been said, quite a lot of people are still uncertain about the prices of housing in China.

A．what B．/

C．which D．that

(2013·四川高考)Nowadays people are more concerned about the environment ________ they live.

A．what B．which

C．when D．where

(2013·吉林长春三校高三调研)Was it through Mary, ________ was working at a high school, ________ you got to know Tom?

A．who; who B．that; which

C．who; that D．who; which

(2013·甘肃兰州名校高三检测)The result was not the same ________ the professor had expected, ________ was rather disappointing.

A．as; which B．which; as

C．as; that D．that; which

(2013·山东潍坊高三联考)The scientist won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, ________ made him famous all over the world.

A．this B．that

C．what D．which

(2013·辽宁六校高三联考)Have you ever seen any trees ________ leaves were black because of the polluted air?

A．whose B．that

C．which D．who

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A．on which B．in which

C．of which D．from which