Actor Kirk Douglas, who was in Hollywood’s golden age, died on February 5th, 2020. He was 103 years old. His son, actor Michael Douglas said, “To the world he was a legend, a humanitarian (人道主义者), an actor who lived from the golden age of movies well into his golden years.”
Born on December 9th, 1916, in Amsterdam, New York, Douglas changed his name to Kirk Douglas before entering the Navy during World War II. Before serving in the war, he made his Broadway debut (首秀) in the musical Spring Again. After he left the Navy in 1944, he returned to act in New York in the theater, commercials and radio.
By the late 1940s and early 1950s, Douglas had turned to film and began to be a box office heavyweight. Champion, the 1949 film about a boxer, earned him his first Oscar nomination (提名). He acted in several Westerns throughout his career, beginning with 1951’s Along the Great Duide. He also applied his service experience in Hollywood films such as Top Secret Affair, Paths of Glory and Seven Days in May. Douglas was perhaps best known for his leading role in 1960’s Spartacus, which he also produced. He was also praised for his more lighthearted role in 20,000 Leagues under the Sea.
The Hollywood great was nominated for Academy Awards three times throughout his career, and was presented with an honorary Oscar in 1996. In the same year he suffered a stroke, seriously damaging his ability to speak. However, it never kept him out of the public eye. Following recovery, Douglas wrote a book My Stroke of Luck in which he said his life changed for the better. He wrote several other books, including three memoirs (回忆录). Douglas also returned to the screen three years later in the films Diamonds. It Runs in the Family and Before I Forget.
1.Which of the following things about Kirk Douglas happened first?
A.Serving in the war.
B.Returning to act in the theatre.
C.Writing several books.
D.Making the Broadway debut.
2.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Kirk’s experience in the Navy played a role in some of his films.
B.Kirk became more famous after his recovery from his illness.
C.Kirk won Academy Awards four times throughout his career.
D.Kirk’s success was mainly due to the golden age of movies.
3.How can Kirk Douglas be described during his illness and recovery?
A.Honest.
B.Discouraged.
C.Optimistic.
D.Upset.
Drawing and Creativity for Big Little Artists
Those between 6 and 100 years old who want to improve as artists, parents who want creative activities to do as a family, and teachers and educators who need to add new dynamics to their classes.
What you need
To carry out this course you will not need to know how to draw or any other special ability. All the advised material is only a suggestion. If you do not find any of the materials, dare to experiment with what you have at home. Sometimes you can use coins and glasses instead of a ruler of circles, or markers instead of ink.
1.How many parts is the course made up of?
A.4. B.5. C.10. D.14.
2.The course is not suitable for__________.
A.Annie, who is a famous painter
B.Edwin, who teaches in a primary school
C.Joana, who has a five-year-old daughter
D.Mike, who is a retired worker and loves arts
3.Where can you possibly find this advertisement?
A.In a handbook.
B.In a newspaper.
C.In a painting book.
D.In an e-magazine.
假如你是李华，2019年下半年在纽约大学作为交换生交流了半年，寄住在Carl家。回国后，你用顺丰快递（S.F. Express)给他家寄了一些礼物。请给Carl写封电子邮件告知此事。
要点如下：1.对Carl及他的家人表示感谢。
2.礼物接收。
3.邀请他及家人来中国旅游。
注意：1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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假定英语课上英语老师要求同桌之间互相修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A),并在该词下面写出该加的词。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及修改均仅限一词。
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。
Dear Miss Brown,
I'm writing to express my gratitude for your kind help in the School English Drama Festival,as has turned out to be amazing success.
It's nice of you to have been offered us a class of presentation skills and basic techniques.Under your professional help,the participants gave so an impressive performance.Some of us students overcame the fear of acting in front of audience and gaining tremendous confidence.Others developed communication skills and knew what to cooperate in a team.Most important,this activity has fueled their passion for English Drama.
Many thanks for your time and supports.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nation bans consumption of wild animals
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus(冠状病毒),which is thought to have emerged at a seafood market in Wuhan,Hubei province,1.wildlife was sold illegally,has urged China's top legislature(立法机构) to make 2. swift decision to thoroughly ban the eating of wildlife across the country.
The decision 3.(make) by the National People's Congress Standing Committee on Monday has indicated that all wild animals on the protection list of the existing Wild Animal Protection Law 4.(ban) from consumption.
The decision, 5.(consist)of eight articles,focuses on the problem of some people eating wild animals. 6.(it)aim is to completely ban eating wild animals,stop the illegal wildlife trade and promote environmental protection and public health 7.(aware).
Also,under some special circumstances and with the regulations of relevant laws,wild animals can be used 8.non-edible(非食用的)purposes,such as for 9.(science)research,for drugs and display. 10.,strict application and approval procedures are required,according to the decision.
When it rains, my mother and I like to sit in the car, neither of us wanting to brave the rain to get to the house. We always have our best_______in her little blue Honda,_______raindrops race down the windscreen and listening to the rain _______ the car roof. I don't know why, but sitting in the car, we always talk more than_______.
There was one rainy day when my mom told me something that is going to _______me forever. Earlier that day she and my dad had been _______about something. I can't remember what. So, she said, “Don't spend your life looking for Prince Charming._______,find yourself a really good frog.” At the time, I found this thought really _______Who wants to think that you never find Prince Charming? Another thought that _______ my mind: if my mom says there's no Prince Charming, then what's my dad? A frog? I asked her, and she replied with, “________ ！If he were Prince Charming, he wouldn't snore(打鼾), would be able to cook, and we would never argue. But you know what? He’s a damn good frag.” Being young, I didn't think of the meaning________what she was saying.
But a few years later, I understand the________of my mom's words. You can't expect everything to be ________. Let's be completely honest; if you ________your whole life for your prince with flowing hair, attractive ________,and a white horse, you’re going to be lonely. I think that the________of finding a good frog is that you accept something that's great, imperfect and all. In life, we can't afford to wait years for perfection ________So I think that the best frog you can ________ is what we're really looking for in this world. Don’t laze(懒散度日) through life waiting to live ________ever after, because I don't think you'll be very happy with the ________
1.A.debates B.conversations C.memories D.comments
2.A.noticing B.admiring C.watching D.scanning
3.A.strike B.surround C.cover D.attack
4.A.necessary B.accessible C.reasonable D.normal
5.A.depend on B.reflect on C.stick with D.communicate with
6.A.arguing B.thinking C.worrying D.dreaming
7.A.However B.Anyway C.Therefore D.Instead
8.A.discouraging B.exhausting C.amazing D.inspiring
9.A.escaped B.crossed C.changed D.searched
10.A.Forget it B.Never mind C.Of course D.No trouble
11.A.about B.over C.within D.behind
12.A.value B.effect C.concern D.weight
13.A.realistic B.perfect C.mature D.reliable
14.A.wait B.advocate C.devote D.challenge
15.A.power B.alternative C.appearance D.belief
16.A.approach B.difficulty C.potential D.point
17.A.in time B.in return C.in vain D.in general
18.A.catch B.find C.lose D.miss
19.A.regretfully B.happily C.peacefully D.casually
20.A.reply B.relationship C.intention D.outcome
