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.
1.Drew Barrymore made her first movie in .
A. 1975 B. 1977 C. 1979 D. 1982
2.Drew Barrymore can be a Hollywood legend mainly because .
A. she was born form a family that produced great actors
B. she used to be a famous kid star in Hollywood
C. she always has roses and sunshine in her life
D. she didn’t give up even when she met difficulties
3.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.④②① ③C.④③②① D.①③②④
4.Which of the following chart can best describe Drew Barrymore’s career (till 2007) ?
When Mark first arrived in Thailand, he saw an old man selling something cheap in the street of Chiang Mai. The old man was one of the poor people in Chiang Mai and there was no difference from beggars (乞丐). Most of them were some lonely old people. Their life had no support.
Mark was a kind man, so he gave some changes to him without thinking. The old man told him to pick something he liked. Mark didn’t choose anything and left.
But the old man followed him closely. AT first, Mark didn’t think a lot, just supposing he wanted to go home. But when he went out very far saw the old man still following him, he was a bit tired, thinking the old man must feel he was kind and wanted to beg more money from him.
Mark turned back and told him not to follow him because he hadn’t much money. But the old man seemed not to understand what he meant, still following him. The bag on his back made him sweat (流汗) all over.
Mark happened to meet his Thai colleague (同事) in the street and his colleague heard this. The colleague turned to ask why the old man was following his friend.
The old man said out of breath, “My son, you gave me money, but didn’t want my things, so I have to give you something. I see you are a foreigner, likely not to familiar with here. I just want to follow you and show you the way. All I can do for you is this.”
Mark was shocked. He said he didn’t know why, when he felt the old man was just like his father.
1.What did Mark do when he first found the old man following him?
A. He didn’t think a lot and went on walking
B. He asked the old man why he was following him
C. He was shocked and asked his colleague to come.
D. He gave him more money without thinking.
2.The old man followed Mark closely .
A. because he wanted to go back home
B. because he wanted to sell more things to Mark
C. because he wanted to beg more money
D. because he wanted to show Mark the way
3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Mark didn’t like this old man at all.
B. The old man was Mark’s father.
C. The old man sold something cheap to make a living.
D. Mark didn’t give the old man anything at the beginning.
4.How did Mark feel about the old man at last?
A. He felt the old man was kind and warm.
B. He felt pity for the old man.
C. He felt angry with the old man
D. He felt doubt if the old man was a thief.
Saying goodbye to friends who are moving away is always hard. A Going-away Party can help to make everyone’s spirits bright and let your friends know how much you will miss them. We also have several other kinds of party invitations that my be suitable for a Going-away Party.
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Invitation to a Going-away Party Thursday, 19th March Dear Joy and Mary, You are invited to a farewell for the “GREEN FAMILY’S VISIT TO AFRICA” Departure (启程) date: 4th May The best part of our big adventure to Africa will be when we come face-to-face with elephants, lions, crocodiles and other African wildlife. We have always wanted to do this. Party given by: Mr and Mrs Green, Tom and John Date: Saturday, 11th April 2013 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Place: 29 King Street, New Town, Sydney Reply by: Thursday, 2nd April Phone: 6458515 Food and drinks will be prepared at the party. P.S. This event is NOT to be missed! We hope to see you there! |
1.Who is the invitation sent to?
A. Mr and Mrs Green. B. Joy and Mary
C. Tom and John. D. Joy and John.
2.The party will take place on .
A. 19th March B. 4th May C. 2nd April D. 11th April
3.The Greens will go to Africa to .
A. see some old friends B. have a Going-away Party
C. see some African wildlife D. buy some food and drinks
Although most of Pakistanis live in the countryside, still many Pakistanis live in cities. Karachi has over 5 million people and Lahore has over 3 million people. Islamabad was built to be Pakistan’s capital. The rich city people live in large, air conditioned houses.
Pakistan has 121,000 miles of roads. Bus services and minibuses are available to the public. The trains are still the most common transport of long-distance travel for Pakistanis. Pakistan also has an airline that operates domestic and international flights.
It is difficult to identify (识别) Pakistani food because the country shares food traditions with its neighbour, India. The main difference between Pakistani and Indian food is that Pakistani food is less spicy (辛辣). Pakistani dishes are often made with yoghurt(酸奶), which reduces the effect of the hot spices used in cooking.
Wheat is the main food for most of the people. It is eaten in the form of bread named chapattis or roti, together with vegetables in season. Sweet tea, milk, or lassi, a drink made from yoghurt, makes the meal perfect. Those who can afford to buy it eat meat, although in the countryside these are usually festival foods. Goat meat is a favourite. Pakistanis will not eat pork by the way.
1.Which city is the capital of Pakistan?
A. Karachi. B. Lahore. C. Islamabad. D. Bangkok.
2.The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “domestic” in Paragraph 2 may be “ ”.
A. 家庭的 B. 国际的 C. 驯养的 D. 国内的
3.The main food for most of the Pakistani people is .
A. lassi B. wheat C. meat D. pork
4.The most common transport of long-distance travel for Pakistanis is .
A. trains B. minibuses C. buses D. planes
One night, a little swallow flew over the city. He was very 16 and wanted to have a good sleep in the city. When he saw the Statue of the Happy Prince (王子), he flew down and got ready to sleep 17 the feet of the Happy Prince.
Just as he was putting his head under his wing, some 18 fell on him. He thought it was raining. But when he looked 19 , he found the sky was 20 clear and bright that he could see lots of stars. Suddenly, he saw some tears were running down the Prince’s golden 21 .
“ 22 are you crying?” asked the swallow.
“In a little street, there’s a poor house. From one of the windows, I see a woman 23 at a table. She’s sewing clothes for 24 women to wear. In a bed in the corner of the room, her little boy is sick. He’s asking for oranges, but his mother has only water to give him, so he is crying. The boy is so thirsty 25 the mother is so sad. Little swallow, will you please take her the 26 from the top of my sword (宝剑)？”
“It is very cold here and I am leaving for a warm place, but I will stay with you and do as you ask.”
The swallow took the bright red jewel from the Prince’s sword and flew away with it in his mouth. He flew into the woman’s room and 27 it beside the woman’s needle.
28 he flew back, he told the Prince what he had done. “It ‘s strange,” he added, “It’s so cold but I feel quite 29 now.”
“That’s 30 you have done a good thing,” said the Prince. The little swallow began to think about this, and then he fell asleep.
1.A. hungry B. tired C. angry D. sad
2.A. among B. above C. below D. between
3.A. water B. snow C. grass D. milk
4.A. at B. down C. up D. for
5.A. quite B. so C. such D. very
6.A. ear B. feet C. hair D. face
7.A. Where B. How C. When D. Why
8.A. sitting B. eating C. drinking D. cooking
9.A. poor B. rich C. young D. old
10.A. but B. or C. and D. so
11.A. jewel B. orange C. gold D. diamond
12.A. forgot B. took C. got D. put
13.A. Before B. After C. Till D. While
14.A. cold B. hot C. warm D. cool
15.A. because B. though C. if D. whether
—If you’re free tonight, how about having dinner together?
— .
A. It doesn’t matter B. That’s all right
C. All right D. Not at all
