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【改編】Shirley Temple(1928—2014)，an American actress，was considered among the most successful child stars in the history of film．Born by an ambitious mother，Temple first appeared in a film at the age of three，and at six she starred in Stand Up and Cheer (1934)．Known and recognized for her ability to sing and tap dance in several films，Temple became a famous figure in 1934．At the end of that year she was given a special Academy Award “in grateful recognition of her outstanding contribution．’’

During the Great Depression of the l930s，Temple was celebrated by an adoring public．At the height of her popularity，from l935 to 1938，Temple was the biggest box-office attraction in Hollywood．Temple made a number of films as a teenager，but her appeal had faded，and the films were not successful．In l949, Temple departed elegantly from Hollywood．

Two decades later，she reappeared into the spotlight by announcing her qualification as a candidate for Congress．She lost the election，but Temple displayed her determination and went on to enjoy a long and successful：career with the United Nations and the State Department．

After retirement，she reposed that she was at peace with her life and proud of her accomplishments in two of the nation’s most influential areas．“If I had to do it all over again．’’Shirley Temple once declared，‘‘I wouldn’t change anything．’’

1.What made Shirley world famous?

A. Her determination and strong will.

B. Her attractive appearance.

C. Her ability in politics.

D. Her ability to sing and tap dance.

2.What caused Temple to lose her appeal as an actor?

A. The appearance of new stars.

B. Not mentioned.

C. The Great Depression

D. The disappearance of her beauty.

3.When did Temple return to the spotlight?

A. In her forties. B. In her twenties.

C. In her thirties. D. In her fifties.

4.From the last paragraph we can infer Temple _____.

A. regretted she was involved in politics

B. was disappointed at leaving the stage so early

C. wanted to lead a different life

D. was satisfied with her choices.

5.How do you find Shirley Temple?

A. Beautiful and kind-hearted. B. Out-going and adventurous.

C. Tough-minded and gifted. D. Humorous and charming.

Answer 1

1.D

2.B

3.A

4.D

5.C

【解析】

試題分析: 本文介紹了著名電影演員秀蘭·鄧波兒，她三歲時首次在電影中嶄露頭角，六歲成名，然后出演了很多電影，給好萊塢帶來了巨大的收益。后來她又積極參與議會的競選，雖然沒能成功，但是她的決心和毅力給人們留下了深刻的印象。

1. 細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章首段Known and recognized for her ability to sing and tapdance in several films，Temple became a famous figure in 1934可知是她出色的演唱和舞蹈使她得到人們的認可而出名，故選D。

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3.Shirley Temple(1928—2014)和 第二段末句In l949, Temple departed elegantly from Hollywood．以及第三段首句Two decades later，she reappeared into the spotlight可知秀蘭鄧波在離開好萊塢時是21歲，二十年后重新走到聚光燈下時她是四十歲，故選A。

4.If I had to do it all over again．’’ ‘‘I wouldn’t change anything可知Temple對自己的選擇和自己的經(jīng)歷很滿意，故選D。

5.推理判斷題。由文章內(nèi)容可知Temple三歲時首次在電影中嶄露頭角，六歲成名，然后出演了很多電影，給好萊塢帶來了巨大的收益，由此判斷Temple是有著演藝天賦的；再根據(jù)她參與競選時所表露的Temple displayed her determination and went on to enjoy a long and successful可知她也是一位意志堅定的人，故答案選C。