Reading is something people don't always __14__ with the importance of writing, but, __15__ at a young age, I knew that reading was the key to writing.After reading a good book, I would try to __16__ the tone or style.I __17__ for every language and literature advanced placement class that my tiny school __18__.Writing has become a very __19__ part of my life.I do it when I become sad, angry or happy because it can calm me and mold (塑造) my __20__， further helping shape my character.

语篇解读：本文是记叙文。作者一开始不喜欢写作，后来体会到了写作的美，开始不断提升自己，使写作成了他人生中重要的部分。

1．A.awkward　　　　　　　 　B．ashamed

C．confused D．fearful

解析：选D　根据前文的"hate"和"almost cry out"可知，以前老师要求写作文的时候，作者感到很恐惧。

2．A.beauty B．history

C．differe nce D．value

解析：选A　根据4空之后的"beautiful"可知，作者从经典文学著作中看到了写作的美。

3．A.tired of B．satisfied with

C．worried about D．interested in

解析：选D　根据下文作者的做法可知，他开始对那些作家的写作手法感兴趣。

4．A.translated B．discussed

C．described D．explained

解析：选C　作家是在作品中描述一些事物。

5．A.safety B．reality

C．life D．tears

解析：选D　根据前文的"so beautiful and moving"可知，作者每次读到那些美丽动人的描述就忍不住热泪盈眶。

6．A.teach B．master

C．spread D．discover

解析：选B　根据上下文的语境可知，应该是先学习再掌握写作的艺术。

7．A.intelligent B．proud

C．confident D．cautious

解析：选C　根据下文的"start writing"可知，作者在上高中之前都没信心开始写作。

8．A.developing B．attending

C． educating D．accompanying

解析：选A　根据前文的"my writings were like my children"可知，作者的作品就像他的孩子，他花费了许多时间去使其发展、成长。

9．A.obviously B．exactly

C．probably D．naturally

解析：选B　作者生活在一个小城镇中，根本没有多少接触写作的机会。

10．A.gifts B．responsibilities

C．opportunities D．suggestions

解析：选C　参见上题解析。

11．A.However B．Moreover