Audrey Hepburn (奥黛丽·赫本) won an Academy Award as Best Actress for her first
major American movie, Roman Holiday, which was released in 1953. But she is remembered as much for her aid work as for her acting.
Born in Belgium in 1929, Audrey’s father was British and her mother was Dutch. Audrey was sent to live at a British school for part of her childhood. During World War II, she lived and studied in the Netherlands. Her mother thought it would be safe from Gerrnan attacks. Audrey studied dance as a teenager and during college when she returned to London after the war. But she realized she wasn’t going to be a ballerina(芭蕾舞女演员). So she began taking acting parts in stage shows. Later she began to get small parts in movies.
But it was Audrey Hepburn’s move to America that brought her true fame. In 1951 she played the character“Gigi”in the Broadway play of the same name to great critica1 praise. Two years later, Roman Holiday made her a star at the age of 24.
Audrey made more than 25 movies. Among her most popular roles was Holly Golightly in Breakftist at Tiff any’s in 1961. Three years later she played Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady.
She was married two times and had one son by each husband. In 1989, the UN Chi1dren’s Fund named Audrey a goodwill ambassador. She travelled all over the world in support of UNICEF(联合国儿童基金会)projects. The UN agency said she was a tireless worker. She often gave 15 interviews a day to gain money and support for UNICEF projects.
Audrey Hepburn often said her loyalty to UNICEF was the result of her experiences as a child during World War Ⅱ. She said she knew what it was like to be starving and to be saved by international aid. She was a goodwill ambassador until her death in 1993 from colon cancer.In Paragraph 1,“her aid work”means .
| A．winning an Academy Award as Best Actress |
| B．taking acting parts in stage shows |
| C．making her own movies |
| D．acting as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF |
The reason why Audrey lived and studied in the Netherlands was that .
| A．she wanted to be a ballerina |
| B．her parents were from Britain |
| C．it was safe there |
| D．the education there was excellent |
We can infer from the passage that .
| A．Audrey’s parents lived in Germany during World War Ⅱ |
| B．Audrey lived in America in the 1950s |
| C．Audrey was made to give up dancing |
| D．the character“Gigi”in the Broadway play was her most popular role |
is NOT mentioned in the passage about Audrey Hepburn.
| A．Marriage | B．Identity | C．Contribution | D．Religion |
is the right order for Audrey’s life.
①The first time she began to play in movies.
②She returned to London from the Netherlands.
③She won an Academy Award as Best Actress.
④She travelled all over the wor1d in support of UNlCEF projects.
⑤She played a part in My Fair Lady.
| A．②①③⑤④ | B．①②③⑤④ | C．②①⑤③④ | D．①②⑤③④ |
On Sept. 18, Scotland will head to vote on the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill.
To understand this vote, it's helpful to take a lookback at the history of the relationship between England and Scotland.
In 1602, England's Queen Elizabeth I died without leaving any heirs(子嗣) except a first cousin, Scotland's James I. King James became the ruler of both nations, though the countries kept their political independence.
However, in 1707, Scottish leaders agreed to completely merge with the English and form the United Kingdom, which led to the ending of Scotland’s parliament.
Some Scots were angry, and violent events spread across the country. Others thought that "bigger is better," and felt the two countries were stronger together.
Through the years, the Scots have tried and failed to break away from the U.K., but it wasn't until 1999 that Scotland re-established its own parliament(议会). England let Scotland make its own decisions on some local issues like health, education and housing, but the money to run that government was still given by London.
Not all of Scotland was happy with this deal, and when a new pro-independence party took control of the Scottish parliament, the new leaders demanded a vote.
There are two sides to the issue. The group Better Together believes the separation could lead to higher taxes, pension cuts and a weaker military. Yes Scotland wants a clean break and says Scotland has enough oil money to go it alone.
As we move toward the big vote, a recent poll showed a tight race: 49 percent of Scots want to remain part of the U.K., and 51 percent think it's time for a split.
| A．England and Scotland became one nation in 1602. |
| B．James I become the ruler of two nations after defeating England. |
| C．Scots have tried to break away from the U.K without success. |
| D．Most of the Scots are against the Bill to be voted. |
| A．depend on | B．unite with |
| C．communicate with | D．break away from |
| A．happy | B．angry |
| C．divided | D．unconcerned |
| A．Taxes. | B．Pension. |
| C．Military. | D．Education. |
| London Pet Show, 17th – 18th May (£17) The brilliant event for animal lovers, the fourth yearly London Pet Show will cover the usual cats, dogs and rodents (啮齿动物) as well as some more unusual species. Expect brilliantly attractions such as micro-pig racing, doggy-dancing and duck-herding. The only weakness is there is no student ticket price – did they really think we wouldn’t be interested? www.londonpetshow.co.uk |
| Soho Flea Market, 25th May (free) Ideal for Bank Holiday weekend, this pop-up yearly market features designers and artists as well as a music/entertainment stage, including the local legend The Soho Hobo. Look out for the delicious street food which will also be making an appearance. Perfect for the artsy among us, this event features the best of alternative, up-and-coming talent. Visit www.londonpopups.com/2014/05/soho-flea-market-2014.html |
| World Naked Bike Ride, 14th June (free) Possibly the most daring form of critical mass, this international event starts at various points around London before finishing at Wellington Park. Now taking place in more than 74 cities across 17 countries, the main aims of the ride are to promote cycling, advocate(提倡) the power of the human body and protest against oil dependency. It often creates some creative body art, and past slogans have included “my energy’s renewed” and “burn fat not oil”. Come rain or shine, the London Naked Bike Ride is expected to attract over 1,000 participants. Visit www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/ for more information and go “as bare as you dare”… |
| The Crap Film Club, 17th June (£3.50 / £4.50) If you’re feeling down for some low-quality entertainment, there’s nothing better than the Crap Film Club. Films are selected for terrible acting skills, poor script and silly plots. The crapper, the better. Crap Film Club’s next event is 17 June at 7pm, and entry is £4.50 on the door, or £3.50 advance. For more information or to book a table, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/crapfilmclub |
Which of the following website will John visit if he is crazy about delicious food?
| A．www.londonpetshow.co.uk |
| B．www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/ |
| C．www.facebook.com/crapfilmclub |
| D．www.londonpopups.com/2014/05/soho-flea-market-2014.html |
What can we know about the World Naked Bike Ride?
| A．It will be put off if it rains. |
| B．This kind of activity is only held in London. |
| C．People take part in it to show they are strong. |
| D．Slogans will focus on environmental protection. |
How much does it cost at least in total if four of you want to have fun in the Crap Film Club?
| A．£3.50 | B．£4.50 | C．£14.0 | D．£18.0 |
Who is this passage most probably written for?
| A．Adults. | B．Students. |
| C．Parents. | D．The elder people. |
Dear Friend,
The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware (意识到) that there's a huge market out there.
And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year, plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.
Who are these needed writers? They're ordinary folks like you and me.
But am I good enough?
I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn't know where to turn for help.
Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude(潜能), and it turned out to be the inspiration (灵感) I needed.
The promise that paid off
The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:
You will complete at least one manuscript(手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.
I really didn't expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.
Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 stories and articles.
Sincerely,
Kristi Holl, Instructor
Institute of Children's LiteratureThe underlined word “folks” probably means ________.
| A．people | B．writers |
| C．students | D．friends |
From the first three paragraphs, we learn that________.
| A．children's books are usually bestsellers |
| B．publishers are making $3 billion each year |
| C．magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention |
| D．there is a growing need for writers of children's books |
When finishing the course, you are promised to________.
| A．be a successful publisher |
| B．become a confident editor |
| C．finish one work for publication |
| D．get one story or article published |
Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, especially their parents, don’t know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice. It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.
However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions?
Who choose your friends?
Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?
Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?
Your answers are welcome.Many teenagers think their _______ know them better than their parents do.
| A．friends | B．teachers |
| C．brothers and sisters | D．classmates |
When teenagers stay alone, the usual way of communication is to _________.
| A．talk with their friends by letter |
| B．talk with their parents face to face |
| C．have a discussion with their family |
| D．talk with their friends on the phone |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
| A．All parents like friends their children choose. |
| B．In all families, children can choose their friends. |
| C．It’s very important for teenagers to have friends. |
| D．All parents allow their children to meet their friends. |
You may know the English letters A, B and C. But do you know there are people called ABC? You may like eating bananas. But did you know there is such a thing as a “banana person”? How strange! Are these people from “another earth”? No. They are just Chinese people like you and me.
ABC means American-born Chinese. An ABC is a Chinese, but was born in the United States. Sometimes, people call an ABC a “banana person”. A banana is yellow outside and white inside. So, when a person is a banana, he or she is white inside-thinking like a Westerner and yellow outside-looking like a Chinese.
Do you know why? Usually, ABCs know little about China or the Chinese language. Some of them don’t speak Chinese. Also, they are not interested in Chinese politics.
But if ABCs cannot speak Chinese, can we still call them Chinese people? Yes, of course. They are Chinese. They are overseas (海外的) Chinese. These people may be citizens(公民) of another country like the US, Canada or Singapore. But they have Chinese blood. Their parents, grandparents or even great-grandparents were from China. They all have black eyes and black hair. But they are not Chinese citizens. They are not people of the People’s Republic of China. For example, we all know the famous scientist C. N. Yang (杨振宁). He got the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1957. Chinese people love him. But he is an American citizen.“ABC” in this text stands for “_______”.
| A．three English letters | B．a kind of banana |
| C．Chinese born in America | D．Americans born in China |
Chinese in Western countries are called “banana persons” because __________.
| A．their bodies are white inside but yellow outside |
| B．they think like Westerners but look like Chinese |
| C．they were born in China but go to study in America |
| D．they are Chinese who look like bananas |
C. N. Yang is mentioned here to show that ________.
A. American Chinese are great
B. we love American Chinese
C. Chinese people can win Nobel Prizes
D. American Chinese are not Chinese citizensThis text is mainly about _________.
A. different kinds of bananas
B. overseas Chinese
C. the Nobel Prize
D. the life story of C. N. Yang