1. 初中进阶 (2292 期 20151120) 1 版

2. Pre-reading 1.Do you like cartoons? What cartoon series have you ever watched?

3. Pre-reading Do you know the name of the following cartoon characters? Do you know who created them? Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck by Walt Disney Tom and Jerry by MGM ( 米高梅 ) ？ The Little World of Liz Climo by Liz Climo

4. While reading Answer the following questions. 1.What is Liz Climo’s job? 2. When does Liz Climo draw her own funny animal comics? She is an animator. When she isn’t busy drawing characters for The Simpsons.

5. While reading Answer the following questions. 3. How did the failure of entering San Jose State University become a blessing in disguise for Liz Climo? 4. What’s Liz Climo’s purpose in making The Little World of Liz? The failure led Liz Climo to a chance to work for The Simpsons, and later to create her own comics. She hopes that her book can keep readers company and make them smile when they’re in a new place, starting a new journey, or even feeling a bit lonely.

6. Language study Complete each sentence with one word in its correct form. If you want to give a better speech, you’d better keep ________ with your audience. Have you got your ________ for the Christmas party prepared? It’s already the end of November. He was one of the most ________ animators at that time. I prefer ______ to any other kind of books. Beautiful girls are less likely to be ______ in the audition ( 试镜 ). comics reject costume interact talent interacting costume talented comics rejected

7. Translate each sentence with one phrase from the article. 1. 他最终赢得了比赛的一等奖。 2. 别灰心，或许是塞翁失马，焉知非福。 3. 不要害怕孤单，因为我会一直陪伴你。 Language study He turned out to win first prize in the contest. Don’t lose your heart, maybe it’s a blessing in disguise. Don’t be afraid of loneliness because I will always keep you company.

8. After reading Which style do you prefer, The Simpsons or the animal comics? Why? Do you know any other similar work of the same style?