Hollywood child star Shirley Temple died on Monday Feb 10th 2014, at home in Woodside, California, from natural causes. "She was surrounded by her family and caregivers," a statement said.
With her sweet smile and curly blonde hair, she was one of the most popular stars of the 1930s, in hit movies like Bright Eyes and Stand Up and Cheer.
Her singing, dancing and acting won over fans worldwide. She was given a special Oscar in 1935, when she was just six years old. To this day, she is still the youngest person to receive the award.
After retiring from films at the age of 21, Temple returned to the spotlight as a politician(政客) and diplomat（外交官）.
Shirley Temple started her film career at three years old. Between 1934 and 1938 she appeared in more than 20 feature films and was the top US movie star at that time.
As well as being the youngest ever winner of an Oscar (at the age of 6 years and 310 days), Temple was also the youngest person to present one of the statuettes(小雕像). She stood on a chair to give Claudette Colbert the best actress prize for It Happened One Night in1935.
At the age of 12 Temple’s star burnt out -- her parents stopped her from making movies and sent her to a girls’ school. Her final film, A Kiss For Corliss, is available to watch online for free. This is star’s final ever moment on the big screen. The actress retired from Hollywood in 1950, but she still appeared occasionally on TV. In 2006, she accepted the Life Achievement Award at the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.What did Shirley Temple die of?
| A．cancer | B．accident |
| C．heart disease | D．natural causes |
What did Shirley do after retiring from films?
| A．a politician and diplomat | B．a president and politician |
| C．a director and writer | D．all above |
From the passage, we know that Shirley Temple died at the age of ________.
| A．95 | B．85 | C．89 | D．82 |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Shirley Temple was given a normal Oscar in 1935. |
| B．Shirley Temple started her film career when she was four years old. |
| C．Shirley Temple was sent to a girls’ school in 1941. |
| D．Shirley Temple made her last movie in 1954. |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Shirley Temple was one of the most popular stars of the 1930s, |
| B．Between 1934 and 1938 Shirley Temple was the top US movie star. |
| C．In 1935 Shirley Temple was the youngest winner of an Oscar instead of a presenter. |
| D．In 2006, she accepted the Life Achievement Award at the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. |
Different countries have different ideas about manners-how you behave when you are eating.In England,table manners are important.Good table manners in England are as follows:
★How to sit:You should sit up straight in your chair.It is not a good idea to lean(倾斜)forwards or backwards.When you eat, you should not lean towards the plate,but bring the knife,fork or spoon towards you.At the same time,do not out your elbows on the table,nor reach over someone’s plate for something.
★Using your fingers:English people normally don’t pick food up with their fingers when they are eating main courses.If you are not sure,the safest is to use your knife or fork.There are,however,some foods that are usually eaten with fingers.They include sanwiches,burgers,crisps and fruit.
★Your mouth:It is not polite to talk with your mouth full of food,or to eat with your mouth open.And if possible,do not make any noises.Never lick(舔)your plate after eating.
★How much to eat:It is polite to eat the food that you have been offered,so a clear plate is a good plate.It shows that you enjoyed the food.If you can’t finish everything and need to leave a little,that’s also okay.You could say something like“That was very nice,thank you,but I’m just too full to eat another bite.”How should you sit when you are eating in England?
A.You should lean backwards.
B.You should lean forwards.
C.You should sit up straight in your chair.What food do Englishmen eat with their fingers?
A.Beef. B.Pizza. C.Juice.What is the good table manners in England?
A.Reach over someone’s plate for something.
B.Lick your plate after eating.
C.Eat an orange with fingers.What can we infer(推断)according to the passage?
A.Eating with the mouth closed is a good manner.
B.We mustn’t leave anything on the plate any time.
C.Saying sorry means we are full.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.The differences between England and China.
B.Good table manners in England.
C.The importance of table manners.
When I was a six-year-old girl, I spent the summer with my grandmother.She sent me down to the store with a list.Behind the counter(柜台) was a lady,Miss White.
“Excuse me,”I said,she looked up. “I need to get these.”I continued,holding up my list. “So?Get them?”Miss White pointed to a sign. “There is no one else here except you and me,and I am not your servant(仆人)，so get yourself a basket over there.”
I visited Miss White twice a week that summer.Going to the store was like going into a war.But by the end of the summer,I could finish the one-hour shopping trip in around 15 minutes.Before returning home,I stopped at the store to get some candies at the last time.
“All right,”she said, “What did you learn this summer?”
“That you are mean(吝啬的)！”I replied.
Miss White just laughed. “I know what you think of me,”she said. “Well,I don’t care!My job is to teach every child I meet life lessons.You will be glad when you are older!”Glad I met Miss White?Ha!The idea was unreasonable.
Many years later,one day my daughter came to me with homework troubles.
“It is too bad,”she said.
“Could you finish my math problems for me?”
“If I do it for you,how will you learn to do it yourself?” I said.Suddenly,I was back at the store where I had learned the hard way to do shopping by myself.
Life is full of all kinds of troubles.You may be given a hand once or twice,but luck may not find you every time.So try to work it out yourself.What did Miss White probably do?
A. A teacher.
B. A shop assistant.
C. A bank clerk.Why did the little girl stop before returning home?
A. Because she wanted to say goodbye to Miss White.
B. Because she needed the help of Miss White.
C. Because she wanted to buy something.What do you think of Miss White according to the passage?
A.She is intelligent.
B.She is mean.
C.She is lazy.What does the underlined word“unreasonable”mean?
A.不相信的.
B.不合理的.
C.不可想象的.What did the little girl learn from Miss White’s life lessons?
A.We have to learn how to ask for help.
B.We have to learn how to get on with strangers.
C.We have to try to work out troubles by ourselves.
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A.A bike. B.A book . C.A leader.How far will people cycle on most days?
A.About 10 km. B.About 20 km. C.About 30 km.What can’t people get at the end of the holiday?
A.Health. B.Energy. C.Money.How many people are in a group?
A.Twelve. B.Fourteen. C.Two.The passage is .
A.An advertisement. B.A documentary. C.A story.
“Have you finished your lesson, George?” Said Mr. Prentice to his son, who had laid aside his book and was busy making a large paper kite.
“No, father,” replied George, hanging down his Head.
“ ”
“Because it is so difficult, father, I’m not sure that I shall never learn it. . My memory is so bad.”
“If I were to promise you a holiday on the thirtieth of the month after next, do you think you would forget the date?”
“ ”
“You are good at skating, and flying your kite, and playing footballs, are you not?” “Yes, father.”
“And you cannot learn your lesson! My dear boy, you are lying to yourself. ” “But have I not tried, father?” again asked George.
“ . Come, for this afternoon lay aside that kite you are making, and give another effort to get your lesson ready. Be serious, and you will soon learn it.”
| A．No, I’m pretty sure that I should not. |
| B．You can learn as well as any one, if you will try. |
| C．It is easy. |
| D．Well, try again. |
E. Besides(而且), I could not remember it after I had learned it.
F. If you don’t pay more attention to your lessons you will never be fit for anything.
G. Why not, my son?
When he was small, Hill was a famous bad boy.
At the age of 9, his father married his stepmother. At that time they lived poor in the countryside while his stepmother was from a wealthy family.
His father introduced Hill to his stepmother as he said, “Dear, I hope you notice in the entire shire this is the worst boy, who has made me have no other way. Maybe before tomorrow morning he will throw a stone at you, or do a bad thing you will never imagine.”
To Hill's surprise, his stepmother went up to him with a smile, held up his head and looked at him carefully. She then turned around to tell her husband, “You’re wrong. He is not the worst boy in the entire shire, but the cleverest and creative boy. Only he doesn’t find a place to show himself. ”
His stepmother’s words warmed his heart, his eyes full of tears. With this, he started building friendship with his stepmother. And this became the drive of his life, making him create 28 successful golden rules, which helped tens of thousands of ordinary people walk on the road to success.
Before his stepmother came, no one praised him smart, and his father and neighbors considered him as a bad boy. However, his stepmother’s words changed his life.
When Hill was 14 years old, his stepmother bought him a used typewriter and said to him, “I believe you will become a writer.” Hill accepted his stepmother’s gift and expectation, and started writing things to a local newspaper. He understood his stepmother’s strong feeling of interest in his family while he saw with his own eyes she had changed his family. Therefore, he would do as well as she expected him to.
The strength from his stepmother made him a rich man and famous writer in the United States and one of the most important persons in the 20th century.
Praise will never be unnecessary, especially for children. A sincere (真诚的〉praise may be better than 10, 000 bad words. What did people think of Hill before the age of nine?
| A．Clever. | B．Creative. |
| C．Unfriendly. | D．Foolish. |
Hill started making friends with his stepmother after she ______.
| A．smiled at him |
| B．looked at him carefully |
| C．said good words about him |
| D．said bad words about him |
Which of the following is wrong about Hill?
| A．He accepted his stepmother's typewriter. |
| B．He failed to do as he was expected. |
| C．He started writing to a local newspaper. |
| D．He understood his stepmother. |
The writer is most probably an expert of______.
| A．house building | B．diet |
| C．news writing | D．education |
The passage was written mainly to tell us that ______.
| A．children should be praised |
| B．Hill’s father married again |
| C．Hill's stepmother wan kind to him |
| D．Hill'S father was cruel to him |