Ⅱ. 阅读七选五(每小题2.5分，共12.5分)
How do you write a story? How is writing a short story different from writing a novel? These are difficult questions to answer.
1() But if you want to write a short story, here are several tips to help you get started.
Real writers read. As Stephen King said, "If you don't have time to read, you don't have time to write." 2() Even if you've read hundreds of stories, studying one or two closely will help improve your understanding of the short story form.
Some guides suggest focusing on writing an attractive first paragraph first. 3() Instead, just write. Don't worry about what comes out. It's not important. You just need to get your short story started.
4() After you write your first draft, you need to start cutting, rewriting and editing your short story. This is the hardest part of
writing a short story. However, don't give up. You're almost there.
Before you submit (提交) your short story, make sure you have read it aloud several times to find any errors. Then skim some literary (文学的) magazines and read their guidelines to know if your short story will be a good fit. 5() It will be hard to let go of your short story, but you cannot get it published if you don't submit it.
A. All good writing is rewriting.
B. Send your work out into the world.
C. Get some suggestions from other writers.
D. There are so many types of short stories and novels.
E. If you want to be a writer, you should consider writing short stories.
F. If you've never read a short story, you're going to have a difficult time writing one.
G. While it's important, it puts a lot of pressure on you when you write your short story.

语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何写一篇短篇小说提出了建议，并且建议要投稿。
1. D 本段第一、二句提问如何写故事，写短篇小说与写长篇小说有何不同，第三句承接上两句，讲的是“这些是很难回答的问题”。D项“有那么多种类的短篇小说和长篇小说”解释了这些问题为什么难回答，而且与第二句中出现的short story和novel相呼应，符合语境。故选D。
2. F 本段第一句点明本段主题：阅读对于作家的重要性。设空前一句讲如果一个人没时间阅读，那也就没时间写作。F项“如果你从来没有读过短篇小说，你将很难写出一篇来”承接上文，故选F。
3. G 设空前一句讲的是“一些指南建议先集中精力写一个吸引人的开头”，空后一句意思是“恰恰相反，去写就可以了”，Instead表示转折，设空处需要填一个承上启下的句子，G项“虽然它很重要，但是当你写短篇小说时，它会给你带来很大的压力”符合语境，故选G。
4. A 设空后一句讲的是“写完了你的初稿之后，你需要开始删减、重写和编辑你的短篇小说”，句中rewriting是关键信息，A项“所有好的作品都是重写得来的”与之呼应，故选A。
5. B 设空后一句“It will be hard to let go of your short story, but you cannot get it published if you don't submit it.”提及了要投稿的问题，submit为关键词，B项“向外界发布你的作品”符合语境，故选B。