阅读理解。LifeisfullofsweetsurprisesforChinesepopsingerEdell.ShemajoredindesigninaCanadiancollege.Butwhenshewaslookingforajobaftergraduationshefoundherselfrisingasastarinsinging.Thenshe

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     Life is full of sweet surprises for Chinese pop singer Edell.
     She majored in design in a Canadian college. But when she was looking for a job after graduation she
found herself rising as a star in singing. Then she became a hostess on TV. "These are roles I never
expected to take " she said.
     Edell is open to every possibility in life not afraid to try new things. She says that every day she tries to
get herself ready to take any chance that occurs in life.
     "My mom told me chance only rewards those with a prepared mind "she said. "So I've tried to explore
my potential talents. Thus I won'be at a loss when the right opportunity comes up." Edell learned ballet in
her childhood until she broke her back in practice. She then fell in love with music. Like many girls of her
age she has a rich collection of CDs. But she never dreamed of being a singer.One day she was noticed by
a talent scout (星探). she gave a try and succeeded! And that's not the end of the story.
     Once she was invited to be the hostess of the Asian MTV Awards in Thailand. Though she has never
had any experience she accepted the invitation."At least I could make a trip to the foreign country " he said.
Upon arrival at the ceremony she had to read through a 91-page English biography of every guest. She
studied it so much that she could recite all the details in it. It helped her greatly. She greeted those strange
faces she had never seen before and talked with them like an old friend. She did a great job. The MTV
channel was so satisfied that they offered her a job as a TV hostess.
     "Try to get yourself well-prepared in life "she said. "In the meantime try to live your life with brains."

1. What is the best title of the passage?

A. Learn from Edell
B. Try to be a singer
C. Prepare for your chances
D. Do learn English well

2. The writer mentioned Edell's mother to tell us _____.

A. her mother had great influence on her
B. she could do nothing without her mother
C. all her success belonged to her mother
D. her chances were given by her mother

3. What does the underline word "It" refer to?

A. Studying the English biography hard.
B. The 91-page English biography.
C. The ceremony of the Asian MTV Awards.
D. The MTV channel.

4. What is Edell's strongest character?

A. Liking to remember things.
B. Liking to help others.
C. Liking to think of problems differently.
D. Liking to try new things.

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