Question

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. (1982).

However, it wasn’t all roses and sunshine when Barrymore was growing up. She once went to the dark side and became a big problem. 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 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 always has roses and sunshine in her life

B.she used to be a famous kid star in Hollywood

C.she didn’t give up even when she met difficulties

D.she was born from a family that produced great actors

3.Which is the correct order of Drew Barrymore’s life?

①She made the film Charlie’s Angels.

②She went to the dark side and became a big problem.

③She acted Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s famous film E.T.

④She is on the cover of People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People issue.

A.③②①④ B.④②①③ C.②③④① D.①③②④

4.Which of the following chart (图表) can best describe Drew Barrymore’s career (till 2007)?

A. B. C. D.

5.Which of the following words can be used to describe Drew Barrymore according to the passage?

A.Interesting. B.Strong-minded. C.Beautiful. D.Clever.

Answer 1