Question

What could a poem writer and a movie director share? More than you think! Langston Hughes began writing poems in high school and soon became one of America’s greatest writers. Most of his writing is about his experiences as an African American. He wrote poems about people who worked hard through life but still found things to be happy about. He wrote plays and books about justice(正义) for all people, and he wrote kids’ books, too. The Sweet and Sour Animal Book is a book of his animal poems. Pictures and photos were used in the book.  “Hold fast to dreams” is a line in a famous Hughes poem. That’s exactly what he did throughout his life.

When Steven Spielberg was in middle school, he wanted to make a film. He had an idea for a movie, but no money. He started a tree-planting business and made his film with the money he earned. Spielberg never stopped making films, even after many film schools refused him. Today he is one of the most popular and important filmmakers in the world. His movies are about people who are adventurous(爱冒险的), brave, kind. His characters often fight for what is good. Some of his films are about his Jewish background, such as Schindler’s List. Spielberg once said, “I don’t dream that much at night because I dream for a living.” In different ways, both Hughes and Spielberg have encouraged people of all ages to reach for their dreams.

1.What is the best title of the passage?

A. Two Men Who Were Afraid to Dream

B. Two Filmmakers Who Were Afraid to Dream

C. Two Writers Who Weren't Afraid to Dream

D. Two Men Who Weren't Afraid to Dream

2.When Langston Hughes became great he was ______ Steven Spielberg, who becomes popular.

A. as old as     B. as young as

C. younger than  D. older than

3. Which of the following is Langston Hughes’ writing not about?

A. His experiences as an African American.

B. The fair treatment of animals.

C. Hard working and happy people.

D. The fair treatment of people.

4.What did Langston Hughes do in his whole life?

A. He never gave up his wish.

B. He sometimes had a wish to achieve.

C. He always had no wish to achieve.

D. He always wrote poems for movies.

5.Steven Spielberg’s movies are about the following except ______.

A. important people      B. courageous people

C. friendly people       D. his Jewish background

Answer

1.D

2.C

3.B

4.A

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述了诗人作家Langston Hughes和电影导演Steven Spielberg通过努力实现梦想的故事。Langston Hughes一生都在坚持自己的梦想。Steven Spielberg即使许多电影学校拒绝他，他仍没有停止拍电影。

1.D标题归纳题。根据In different ways, both Hughes and Spielberg have encouraged people of all ages to reach for their dreams.可知全文围绕着诗人作家Langston Hughes和电影导演Steven Spielberg通过努力实现梦想的故事，因此这是在介绍两个不怕困难的人，因此他们会努力实现自己梦想的。 故选D。

2.C推理判断题。根据Langston Hughes began writing poems in high school and soon became one of America’s greatest writers. 可知Langston Hughes在上中学时就成为美国最伟大的作家之一。根据When Steven Spielberg was in middle school, he wanted to make a film. He had an idea for a movie, but no money.可知Steven Spielberg在上中学时没有钱，没能实现自己拍电影的理想。故推断Langston Hughes比Steven Spielberg出名受欢迎的年龄要早，故选C。

3.B细节理解题。根据n Hughes的Most of his writing is about his experiences as an African American. He wrote poems about people who worked hard through life but still found things to be happy about. He wrote plays and books about justice(正义) for all people可知Langsto的大部分作品是关于一个非裔美国人的经历，他写的诗是关于人们努力工作并且找到快乐的事情，还写了关于正义的剧本和书籍，还写了人们的公平待遇的事情。短文没有提到公平对待动物，故选B。

4.A推理判断题。根据“Hold fast to dreams” is a line in a famous Hughes poem. That’s exactly what he did throughout his life.可知Langston Hughes一生都在坚持自己的梦想。故选A。

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【考点定位】人物传记类短文阅读。