Even though she’s quite young, Drew Barrymore can be a Hollywood legend (传奇). She was born on February 22, 1975, in California. Being from a family that produced great actors, she quickly found her way into the spotlight (聚光灯).
When she was 11 months old, she made her first advertisement on TV. She made her first movie at the age of 2. Five years later, she acted Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s famous film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial(1982).
However, it wasn’t all roses and sunshine when Barrymore was growing up. She was drinking wine by the time she was 9, smoking marijuana (大麻) at 10.
Most kid stars in Hollywood fail to become stars as adults. And most of the time, once they’re out of the spotlight, they stay out. But Drew Barrymore doesn’t.
As she was growing older, Barrymore started to realize that life is more meaningful than dangerous actions in the films. She started to build a career in 1997. She has made a series of successful films since then, including Charlie’s Angels (2000) and 50 First Dates (2004).
“In my life, there is darkness and drama, and I have yet to explore some of that in my work life. I just want to challenge (挑战) myself and prove that I can do more.”
Actually, anyone who’s not familiar with her disordered childhood might find it hard to believe she’s such a sweet person now. Like many of the characters she plays in her comedy, Drew is easy-going and laughs a lot. In 2007, she was on the cover of People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People issue.
“Life is very interesting … in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths,” Drew said.
Drew Barrymore can be a Hollywood legend mainly because .
| A．she didn’t give up even when she met difficulties |
| B．she used to be a famous kid star in Hollywood |
| C．she always has roses and sunshine in her life |
| D．she was born form a family that produced great actors |
Which is the correct order of Drew Barrymore’s life?
①She made the film Charlie’s Angels.
②She is on the cover of People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People issue.
③ She started to drink wine and smoke marifuana.
④ She acted Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s famous film E.T. the Extra- Terrestrial.
| A．①④②③ | B．④②①③ |
| C．④③①② | D．①③②④ |
Which of the following chart can best describe Drew Barrymore’s career (till 2007) ?
Passage 1 Mobile Phone Madness
How much do you love your mobile phone? A Chinese student had to call 110 for help this week after he got his arm stuck in a toilet trying to rescue(援救) his mobile phone. After dropping his phone in the toilet, he decided to wrap(包，裹) his arm in newspaper in the hopes of keeping clean. But the newspapers became larger in size in the water, and then even his roommates couldn’t help him pull his arm out. So policemen were called and they spent an hour unsticking the stuck student.
Passage 2 Crazy Pet Lovers
How much do you love your pets? Many people in China are famous for how much they love their pets. They dress them up in fashionable clothing and buy them high quality food. But would they spend 7,000 English pounds (68,000 yuan) on a wedding(婚礼) for their pets? And that’s what a couple in Brazil spent on a fancy wedding for their pet Yorkshire terriers( a kind of dog).
Passage 3 Oh, rats!
When something goes wrong, you can often hear Westerners cry “Oh, rats”. But when it comes to Southern China, “Oh, rats!” can mean it’s what you want for dinner. According to a report in China Daily, some restaurants in Guangzhou serve rat meat. But, actually, most of those rats are field mice. What would Mickey Mouse say?
Passage 4 Liar(说谎者), liar
Here’s some news that most women already know. Men tell more lies than women. The London Daily Mail cites(引用) a new study that says men tell about three lies a day, while women tell only two lies a day. Men are also less likely to feel guilty about lying, according to this week’s survey of 3,000 people by a research organization called One Poll. According to the Poll, lying to our mothers is very popular. But then, so is lying at work. And both men and women will lie when it comes to how much they’ve drunk. So how easy is it to tell when someone is lying? Put the statements into the right order according to passage 1.
① They called policemen for help.
② He dropped his mobile phone in the toilet.
③ His roommates tried to help him pull his arm out, but failed.
④ The newspapers expanded(膨胀) in the water, so he got his arm stuck.
⑤ He wrapped his arm in newspaper before trying to take out his phone from the toilet.
| A．②⑤④③① | B．②④③⑤① | C．①⑤④②③ | D．①②⑤④③ |
Why does the writer call the Brazilian couple “crazy pet lovers”?
| A．They dress their pets up in fashionable clothing. |
| B．They buy their pets high quality food. |
| C．They spent ￥68,000 on a wedding for their pets. |
| D．They spent ￡7,000 in buying a pet. |
If you say “oh, rats” in Guangzhou, it can mean that .
| A．something goes wrong | B．you see some field mice |
| C．you are a Mickey Mouse lover | D．you’d like to have rat meat for dinner |
According to the new study on lying, which of the following is not true?
| A．Women tell less lies than men. |
| B．Women are more likely to feel guilty about lying. |
| C．Lying at work is more popular than lying to our mothers. |
| D．Neither men nor women want to tell the truth about how much they have drunk. |
What is NOT mentioned?
| A．It is difficult to unstick the stuck student. |
| B．The couple’s pets are Yorkshire terriers. |
| C．People in China enjoy eating rat meat. |
| D．3,000 people took part in the survey made by One Poll. |
Earthquake Intensity & Observed Effects（强度与现象）
I. Felt by only a few people under very special conditions.
II. Felt by only a few people at rest, especially on the upper floors of buildings.
III. Felt noticeably indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings.
IV. Felt indoors by many people, outdoors by a few; some awaked.
V. Felt by nearly everyone; many awaked; dishes and windows break; plaster (灰泥) cracks (开裂).
VI. Felt by everyone; many frightened and run outdoors; heavy furniture such as tables and shelves moves.
VII. Everyone runs outdoors; small to moderate (中等的) damage(损毁) in usual buildings.
VIII. Considerable (相当大的) damage in usual buildings; monuments(碑) fall.
IX. Considerable damage in all buildings; ground cracks; underground pipes (管道) break.
X. Most buildings damaged; rails bend(弯曲); landslides (山崩) take place; water splashes(溅落) over banks.
XI. Few buildings left standing; bridges damaged; wide cracks in the ground; underground pipes break.
XII. Damage total; waves seen on ground; objects thrown into air.According to the picture, what is the possible position of the earthquake’s epicenter?
| A．36°N, 90°W. | B．36°N, 90°E. | C．90°N, 36°W. | D．90°N, 36°E. |
What is the effects of earthquake intensity IV?
| A．Everyone runs outdoors. |
| B．Only a few people feel it. |
| C．Many people who stay indoors feel it. |
| D．Felt by people on the upper floors of buildings. |
According to the picture, which city would have announced the report: “Nearly everyone felt the earthquake, and many people were awaked. Dishes and windows were broken”?
| A．Cincinnati. | B．Louisville. | C．Pittsburgh. | D．Nashville. |
Which statement best describes the earthquake intensity at Boston?
| A．Felt indoors by few people under very special conditions. |
| B．Few buildings left standing. |
| C．Felt noticeably indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings. |
| D．Felt indoors by many people, outdoors by a few, some awaked. |
For which city was the description of an earthquake “Heavy furniture moved, everyone felt it, and many were frightened and ran outdoors” reported?
| A．Nashville. | B．Louisville. | C．Syracuse. | D．Cincinnati. |
We Are One--’Expo Through My Eyes’
Sharing increases your happiness. To celebrate the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, China Daily invites you to share what you’ve seen, heard and experienced at the 6-month international event or Expo-related stories in ENGLISH. Whether you are an Expo volunteer, a journalist, or a tourist, we’d like you to share with us your expo experience, as viewed through your eyes. So if you like, please join us today in sharing the joy!
Eligibility(适宜人选): Everyone
Topic: 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Language: ENGLISH Only
Length: No more than 1,000 words
Content: Stories accompanied(附有) by photos are encouraged.
Duration: May 1, 2010--October 31, 2010
How to submit your stories: Send your stories and photos to expo@chinadaily.com.cn
Why join us: In addition to(除……之外) the satisfaction of supporting our work.
- Your stories will come out on China Daily’s website;
- You will go in a lucky draw to win a prize.China Daily invites us .
| A．to celebrate the 2010 Shanghai World Expo | B．to support their work |
| C．to write Expo-related stories in English for them | D．to win a prize |
Who can take part in this activity?
| A．Everybody. | B．A tourist. | C．A journalist. | D．An Expo volunteer. |
What does the underlined word “submit” mean?
| A．撰稿 | B．呈交 | C．发表 | D．发送 |
Your story must not .
| A．be written in English | B．have any pictures |
| C．be less than 1000 words | D．be submitted after October 31, 2010. |
If your story is chosen by the editor, we can read it .
| A．in a magazine | B．in a storybook |
| C．on China Daily’s website | D．in the newspaper named China Daily |
A new TV series in England，Away from it all，has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people across the country．Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country．There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today．There are also no stressful moments，busy offices or crowded cities．Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories about people’s kindness．
The director of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress．They say that watching Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the pressures(压力)of exams and homework，and the troubles that fill the world today．They also say that it’s a good sign of today’s young people switching to(转到)happier TV series as it shows they would like a happier and healthier world．
Although the series’success might have a good side，many teachers and parents are worried，however．They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes(终日泡在电视机前的人)and are using Away from it all as an excuse for not completing homework．Some children have even refused to learn for exams because they say that they can only achieve personal happiness by avoiding(避免)stressful situations completely．
And what do the experts(专家)say? Paula Ray，a doctor of education，says that TV can influence children’s lifestyles．But she says that if a child reacts strongly，it’s likely that there are other reasons for his change in behaviour．She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from it all but suggests that parents should make sure their children know TV is not the same as real life，The success of the new TV series is surprising because________．
| A．it is different from other successful TV series |
| B．it is the same as other successful TV series |
| C．it is about the English countryside |
| D．it is about life in busy offices |
The director of Away from it all believes that the series helps young people deal with______．
| A．simple stories |
| B．stress |
| C．couch potatoes |
| D．exams |
The success of the series shows that young people would like________．
| A．a world with no homework |
| B．English TV series |
| C．relaxing jobs |
| D．a happier and healthier world |
Who are worried about the effects of the series?
| A．Experts and teenagers． |
| B．Teachers and experts． |
| C．Teachers and parents． |
| D．Young people and parents． |
Why do you think people who live in some hot countries eat very spicy(辛辣的)food? Is it because the spices make the food taste better? Is it just because their parents and grandparents and great-grandparents liked hot food，or is there some connection between spices and healthy food?
Researchers from Cornell University think that it is because spice plants have some important chemicals(化学物质)．These chemicals can kill bacteria(细菌)which spoil food．
“Most common spices can kill 75 to 100 percent of the bacteria in food，”explains one of the scientists．The bacteria grow more easily and spoil food more quickly at higher temperatures．For this reason，it is more difficult to keep food from spoiling in hot climates，
Do you like your food spicy? Your answer probably tells something about the country you come from．If you like spicy food，it is possible that hundreds of years ago，when there were no fridges，people in your country started using spices to keep the food from spoiling．The traditional spicy dishes helped those people to live longer，healthier lives．Today，in a time of fridges，the spices just make the food taste good．The chemicals in spices keep food from spoiling by_________．
| A．making food taste better |
| B．making food hotter |
| C．killing bacteria in food |
| D．preventing bacteria getting into food |
Food goes bad more quickly in hot climates because_______．
| A．high temperature makes more bacteria |
| B．high temperature helps bacteria grow faster |
| C．bacteria get used to hot food |
| D．bacteria spoil food only at high temperature |
According to the passage，spices are useful in an the following things except_______．
| A．replacing fridges |
| B．helping you to live longer |
| C．helping to keep you healthier |
| D．making your food taste better |