Before the camera was invented，the natural world was recorded in paintings and sketches （素 描）by artists like John James Audubon.
As a boy growing up in France，Audubon loved the woods and enjoyed hanging out in the wild，collecting avian（鳥類的） curiosities-bird nests and eggs-and made simple drawings.After a period of failed service in the navy，his father sent him to America.
While his father hoped his curious son would make something of himself in mining or some other enterprises，John Audubon was consumed with the natural world.His other main interest was young Lucy Bakewell，who was also enthusiastic about the natural world.Soon，the two fell in love with each other and got married.
Awakened by the need to provide for his wife and children，Audubon tried his hand as a store owner yet failed.His next business also failed.Then he learned fishing from his friend and earned a living by selling fishes.But he got into debt soon.When Audubon paid his debts off，he decided to follow his original passion.He set off into the wilderness，carrying little more than some basic necessities and drawing materials.There，at last，he found his calling in life.
Audubon usually stayed for months at a time in the wilderness，rising long before dawn to observe and returning in full light to paint all afternoon.At one point，he lost over 200 drawings，his entire collection，when rats found their way into his cabin and chewed them up.Again，he started over，just like how he reacted to business failures.After 14 years of tramping（長途跋涉）in the wilderness with his pen and ink，he had his collection of drawings.But the popularity of avian drawings was slow to catch on in America.Still，he refused to give up.He earned enough to pay for the passage to Europe to take his chances there.
Fortunately，he was well received in England.His 435 original works came to be known as the greatest picture book ever created：The Birds of America.Eventually，John Audubon opened our minds not only to the beauty around us but also to the beauty of possibilities- if we just keep trying.
（1）What do we know about Audubon as a little boy？ AA
A．He was deeply attracted by wild birds.
B．He enjoyed reading books on ecology.
C．He showed interest in photography.
D．He wanted to join the navy.
（2）Why did Audubon try different enterprises before setting off into the wilderness？ BB
A．To gain financial support for his passion.
B．To support his newly formed family.
C．To learn from other businessmen.
D．To follow his father's dream.
（3）How did Audubon probably feel after losing all his drawings？ CC
A．Stuck and puzzled.
B．Discouraged and hesitant.
C．Determined and hopeful.
D．Angry and pitiful.
（4）What does the author mainly talk about in Paragraph 5？ BB
A．Audubon's unique experiences in the wilderness.
B．Audubon's efforts to pursue his artistic career.
C．Audubon's appreciation of natural scenery.
D．Audubon's attempts to learn drawing.
【答案】A；B；C；B
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