2. Today,I've been recording an audiobook.I am excited that I have realized my life﹣long dream.
I will never forget at primary school I used to wait with breathless anticipation to take my turn reading out a paragraph of great works in front.At my secondary school,when students were encouraged to select and present a reading at "morning talk",I often added my name to the list.
This was all handy background for my career in broadcasting.But,much as I enjoy hosting shows and interviewing people,I often find myself missing the simple pleasures of reading out loud.I'd thought about putting myself forward as a narrator(朗讀者),then,seemed the obvious target,their stories would touch me.
Recently,delivering my son's nightly bedtime story has reawakened my love for reading out loud—highlights so far have included Charlotte's Web.But I never thought I'd get the opportunity to do it professionally.
Then,last month,I was contacted by James Plunkett,a forthcoming book about political ideas.He had no desire to read his book out loud,but as a fan of my program
So,I've spent this week in a studio,simply reading stuff out loud.And I'm LOVING IT!
Mind you,it's an entirely unexpected experience.It's disheartening when the recording needs to be stopped because I've just carelessly skipped over a ' the',or had to clear my throat,not BE-HAYVE-EE﹣-AH-RUL.
Though tackling this 339﹣page book doesn't turn out to be that easy,I've found the whole process awesome,and hope this becomes the first of many.
(1)What does the author want to show by mentioning his experiences at school?
A.The purpose of schooling.
B.His love for reading aloud.
C.The power of encouragement.
D.His talent for silent reading.
(2)What can we learn about the author from paragraph 3?
A.He regrets being a TV host.
B.He doesn't like non﹣fiction at all.
C.He lacks working experience.
D.He is aware of his disadvantages.
(3)Why could the author get the job as a narrator?
A.Because he was specifically invited.
B.Because he applied for it in person.
C.Because he read many bedtime stories.
D.Because he had a big crowd of fans.
(4)What does the author think of being a narrator?
A.Frightening but profitable.
B.Rewarding but unsafe.
C.Demanding but enjoyable.
D.Promising but unstable.