阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
When people think of Hollywood, they think of the city where dreams come true.This did not apply to F.Scott Fitzgerald, a screenwriter who had his share of ups and downs in this land.Fitzgerald was not a successful Hollywood writer because he was not good at the career path he chose.He was an amazing novelist, but his efforts of turning them into screenplays ended in disappointment and confusion.It was because of a lack of potential for screenwriting as well as his addiction and desire to be famous.
Growing up as a boy, Fitzgerald went to movies a lot.He wanted to write stories that would eventually turn into movies.The problem was: just because Fitzgerald wanted to do something didn’t necessarily mean that he was good at it.He made his attempts, but most of these efforts ended in disappointment because he thought about the change from script(剧本)to screen too much.His plot was too detailed and complicated; his tone was too serious or his dialogue too sentimental(感伤的).
Fitzgerald’s quick rise to fame also led to his fall.In life, things are not meant to happen all at once, all that the same time but it did for Fitzgerald.At his best time, three of his early stories were made into short films, including The Great Gatsby and Babylon Revisited.As the twenties approached, he was gradually forgotten by the reading public.He became drunk and constantly took pills both to sleep and wake up.His marriage was destroyed and his wife broke down mentally.He seemed unsure about his life.
Fitzgerald had another chance at success when many opportunities came his way, including revisions of Emlyn William’s play The Light of Heart and production of one of his own scripts, Cosmopolitan.However, these were all put aside and he was right back where he started, left behind and called a “ruined man”.Fitzgerald simply wanted too much in his life.He wanted “to be both a great novelist and a Hollywood success, to write songs like Cole Porter and poetry like John Keats”.His addiction to fame held him back and led to his failure as a Hollywood writer.Which is a reason that Fitzgerald failed in screenwriting?
A.He was not talented in screenwriting. |
B.He had a miserable family life. |
C.He spent too much time watching movies. |
D.He was greedy for money in his life. |
Fitzgerald’s screenwriting was _____.
A.disappointing in ending |
B.complex in plot |
C.playful in tone |
D.simple in dialogue |
Which of the following was NOT written by Fitzgerald?
A.The Great Gatsby |
B.Babylon Revisited |
C.The Light of Heart |
D.Cosmopolitan |
When Fitzgerald had another chance at success, he ______.
A.took full advantage of it |
B.went back home to start business |
C.refused to make changes |
D.started to write songs and poems |
What is the best title of the passage?
A.Fallen for Fame Addiction: F.Scott Fitzgerald |
B.An Inch into Fame: F.Scott Fitzgerald |
C.F.Scott Fitzgerald: A Great Novelist |
D.F.Scott Fitzgerald: A Great Screenwriter |
根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
—Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest restaurant is?
—____1____
—Where is the nearest restaurant, please?
—Oh, the restaurant? The nearest one is the City Restaurant. ___2___
—I‘m ——er—— I’m afraid I don‘t quite ……you see, ____3____
—I see. Simply walk two blocks straight ahead, then turn left, and the City Restaurant is about 10 metres ahead. ____4____
—Can I take a bus?
—Of course you can. but ____5____ It‘s only a few minutes’ walk.
—Thank you very much.
—Not at all.
A.What did you say? |
B.I‘m a total stranger here. |
C.You can‘t miss it. |
D.I beg your pardon? |
E. It‘s just opposite the No. 5 Department Store.
F. I don‘t think it is necessary.
G. It‘s not very far.
根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
—Mary, we are going to have a party on New Year‘s Eve. I’m sure we‘ll have a good time. ____1____
—I‘d like to. ____2____
—In our classroom. We are going to decorate(装饰) it and turn it into a splendid ballroom.
—____3____ I shall be very glad to spend my first New Year in China with you.
—But we are going to ask everyone at the party to give a performance. ____4___
—I will. My voice is not very pleasant to the ear,though.
—I heard you sing once. ____5____ I‘m sure you’ll be the star of our New Year party.
—Oh,thank you.
A.Your voice was sweet and beautiful. |
B.Where are you going to have it? |
C.Would you like to join us? |
D.Thank you for inviting me. |
E. Oh, it is great.
F. Let‘s go to the ball together.
G. Do sing us some English songs,please.
根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Policeman:Now, Jimmy, did you get a good view(看清) of the accident?
Jimmy:Oh, yes. I was standing outside the bank building and I saw it quite clearly.
Policeman:Do you know what time it was?
Jimmy:Yes.___1___ It was 2:45 exactly.
Policeman:Good. ____2____
Jimmy:Well, quite slowly — about 10 miles an hour. It was coming up York Road. ____3____ But they were still red when he went over them.
Policeman:I see. ____4____ was it also driving slowly?
Jimmy:It was coming along Union Street about 30 miles per hour. It was a blue Toyota. ____5____
Policeman:Did you see what colour his traffic(交通) light was?
Jimmy:Yes, it changed to yellow just before he crossed it.
A.What about the car? |
B.I checked my watch. |
C.Didn‘t you see the car? |
D.Now,how fast was the truck moving? |
E. Was the car going beyond the speed limit?
F. I suppose the truck driver knew the lights were going to change.
G. The driver stopped his car when he saw the truck crossing the street.
根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
- Mary, do you want to see the pictures of my holiday in Italy?
- 1
- Ah, it was great I The food was great \ The wine was great! But the traffic was terrible!
- 2
- Those Italians are crazy drivers! I don' t want to think about it!
- OK, OK. 3
- Yes, so here' s a picture of the Tower of Pisa.
- How nice!
- It was raining that day, but it was still wonderful. We climbed to the top!
- 4
- That' s a photo of the Amo River. That' s the "Ponte Vecchio" , the old bridge.
- 5
- It was very interesting. There were beautiful old buildings in the city, and lots of wonderful museums.
- That’s nice.
A. And what' s this? |
B. Why was it so bad? |
C. Yes, it was wonderful. |
D. What was Florence like? |
E. Let' s return to the good parts.
F. Sure, what was your holiday like?
G. Well, did you like your hotel there?
根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
—Can I help you?
— 61
—Let me see. One lady’s skirt and one man’s overcoat.
— 62
—Is next Thursday soon enough?
— 63
—Until 6 : 30 pm, sir.
— 64
—Here’s your receipt(收据),sir.
— 65
A.Fine. That leaves me plenty of time to pick them up after work. |
B.I want to have these clothes cleaned and pressed. |
C.Good. Thank you. |
D.How much is it? |
E.A piece of cake?
F.When will they be ready?
G.Well. Yes. When does the shop close?