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【題目】Shirley Jane Temple was the leading child actor of her time, receiving a special Oscar and acting the leading role in films like Bright Eyes and Heidi.

Shirley Jane Temple was born on April 23, 1928, in Santa Monica, California. When Temple was just 3 years old, she began her first low-budget movie Baby Burlesques. Temple’s mother was aware of her girl’s talents by enrolling her in dance classes at the age of 3, so her father became her agent and financial adviser.

When the cute actress was 6 years old, she appeared in her first Hollywood film, Carolina. With Fox Film Corporation, Temple made an additional 8 films. The little actress, singer and dancer with the dancing golden curls became a top earner for the studio.

In 1934, she became a world-famous star in Bright Eyes, whichwas designed especially for her talents. The young performer showed many wonderful pictures during 1934. She received a special Children Academy Award in February 1935 for her outstanding contribution. President Franklin D. Roosevelt called Temple “Little Miss Miracle” for raising the public’s confidence during times of economic hardship. He even said, “As long as our country has Shirley Temple, we will be all right.” By 1940, Temple had 43 films under her early acting career.

After Temple grew up, she made guest appearances on television shows in the early 1960s and filmed a Comedy that was never released. Temple acted 46 films in her whole life. In 1969, her life got a great change——she began her diplomatic（外交的） career and worked successfully till her late life. During her political career, Temple had visited China in April, 1977. In 1988, she published her autobiography, a book about her life, Child Star.

Shirley Temple died of natural causes on February 10, 2014, at her home near San Francisco California. She was 85 years old.

Following her death, Temple’s family and friends published a statement that read, “We pay her respects for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and most importantly as our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and adored wife of 55 years.”

【1】How did Temple’s parents help her step into the entertainment world?

A.Temple’s mother discovered her talents.

B.Temple’s mother taught her how to dance.

C.Temple’s father took charge of all her life.

D.Temple’s father took away all her money.

【2】How many films has Temple completed by the age of 12?

A.8B.43

C.46D.85

【3】Which film was especially made to show Temple’s talents?

A.Bright EyesB.Heidi

C.Baby BurlesquesD.Carolina

【4】Why did the President call Temple “Little Miss Miracle”?

A.Because Temple was an adorable child star.

B.Because Temple gave hopes to people in difficult times.

C.Because Temple had great achievement in her acting life.

D.Because Temple was a very successful diplomat for the country.

【5】According to the passage, in what order did these events take place in Temple’s life?

a. Temple died of natural causes.

b. Temple became a diplomat for her country.

c. Temple visited China during her political career.

d. Temple published her autobiography, Child Star.

e. Temple made her first acting in a series of low-budget movies.

f. At the age of six, Temple became well-known for her successful acting.

A.f, e, c, d, b, aB.e, f, b, d, c, a

C.e, f, b, c, d, aD.f, e, d, b, c, a

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】B

【3】A

【4】B

【5】C

【解析】

試題本文介紹了一位有名的演員秀蘭·鄧波兒，介紹了她的生平經(jīng)歷。她的媽媽在三歲時(shí)就發(fā)現(xiàn)鄧波兒的演藝天賦，并開(kāi)始培養(yǎng)她。鄧波兒一生拍下數(shù)十部電影并大獲好評(píng)，并曾擔(dān)任外交官受到了弗蘭克林總統(tǒng)的高度稱贊。

【1】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段最后一句話Temple’s mother was aware of her girl’s talents by enrolling her in dance classes at the age of 3, so her father became her agent and financial adviser.“鄧波兒的媽媽通過(guò)在三歲時(shí)送她去學(xué)跳舞發(fā)現(xiàn)了女兒的天賦，所以她的爸爸成為了她的經(jīng)紀(jì)人和財(cái)政顧問(wèn)。”可知答案，故選A。

【2】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段最后一句話By 1940, Temple had 43 films under her early acting career.“到1940年，鄧波兒在她的早期事業(yè)生涯中已經(jīng)拍攝了43部電影。”鄧波兒1928年出生，到1940年正好12歲。故選B。

【3】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段第一句話In 1934, she became a world-famous star in Bright Eyes, whichwas designed especially for her talents.“在1934年，她在電影《亮眼睛》中成為世界上萬(wàn)眾矚目的明星，這部電影專門為她的天賦所制定。”可知答案，故選A。

【4】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段三、四行President Franklin D. Roosevelt called Temple “Little Miss Miracle” for raising the public’s confidence during times of economic hardship.“富蘭克林總統(tǒng)稱波兒為‘奇跡小姐’，因?yàn)樗�在�?jīng)濟(jì)危機(jī)期間提升了公眾的信心。”可知答案，故選B。

【5】通篇理解題。這篇短文首先在第二段介紹鄧波兒在低片酬電影中的表演；在第三頓介紹六歲時(shí)為眾人所熟知；第四段介紹她成為國(guó)家的外交官；第五段介紹她訪問(wèn)中國(guó)并發(fā)表了自己的自傳；第六段介紹鄧波兒在2014年2月10日逝世。按照順序，故選C。