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

Every year in the U.S.,people celebrate April 12 as the National Drop Everything and Read Day.It is a day to celebrate books and reading. And it's also the birthday of the writer Beverly Cleary.

Beverly Cleary is a famous writer of children's books. Some of her most famous books are Ramona the Pest,The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Henry Huggins and Dear Mr Henshaw.

Ms.Cleary was slow to learn to read herself. She was born in 1916,and found the books of the time not interesting. Later on, Ms.Clcary became a library worker, One day,a student asked her where he could find books about children like himself.She got to know there weren't many books about ordinary(普通的)children,and she set out to write them.

Ms.Cleary wrote until she was 83. writing over 40 books in all. This April 12,she turned 103.More than 91 million(百万)copies of her books have been sold,and the stories have been changed into many different languages.

One of Ms.Cleary's most famous characters(人物)is Ramona Quimby, also known as Ramona the Pest.In the book Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Ramona talks about a reading activity in her class called" Drop Everything and Read ID.E.A.R.).” During D.E.A.R., students can go wherever they want in a classroom and read whatever they choose to read.

After that,people celebrate D.E.A.R.Day on Ms.Cleary's birthday, and use Ramona to make more people know it. As time goes on, D.E.A.R.Day turns into D.E.A.R.month. Now, in some classrooms, D.E.A.R.has become a daily activity.

1.What do people in the U.S.do on April 12 every year?

A.They promote Ramona the Pest B.They celebrate Ms Cleary's birthday.

C.They celebrate books and reading. D.They do nothing but read books.

2.How old is Ms Cleary?

A.83 B.91 C.99. D.103.

3.Ms Cleary began to write books about ordinary children because .

A.there were not such books B.a student asked her to do so

C.she wanted to become famous D.she was a good library worker

4.Which of the following is true?

A.D.E.A.R. Day is Ramona's birthday. B.D.E.A.R. is from one of Ms Cleary's books.

C.D.E.A.R.Day has a history of 8 years D.Students only read Ms Cleary's books on 12 April.

Every year in the U.S.,people celebrate April 12 as the National Drop Everything and Read Day.It is a day to celebrate books and reading. And it’s also the birthday of the writer Beverly Cleary.

Beverly Cleary is a famous writer of children’s books.Some of her most famous books are Ramona the Pest,The Mouse and the Motorcycle,Henry Huggins and Dear Mr.Henshaw.

Ms. Cleary was slow to learn to read herself. She was born in 1916,and found the cooks of the time not interesting. Later on,Ms.Cleary because a librarian. One day,a student asked her where he could find books about children like himself.She got to know there weren’t many books about ordinary(普通的)children,and she set out to write them.

Ms. Cleary wrote until she was 83,writing over 40 books in all. This April 12,she turned 103.More than 91 million(百万)copies of her books have been sold,and the stories have been translated(翻译)into many different language.

One of Ms. Cleary’s most famous characters(人物)is Ramona Quimby,also known as Ramona the Pest. In the book Ramona Quimby,Age 8,Ramona talks about a reading activity in her class called “Drop Everything and Read(D.E.A.R).”During D.E.A.R.,students can go wherever they want in a classroom and read whatever they choose to read.

After that,people celebrate D.E.A.R. Day on Ms.Cleary’s birthday,and use Ramona to promote(宣传、推广)it.As time goes on,D.E.A.R. Day turns into D.E.A.R. month. Now,in some classrooms,D.E.A.R.has become a daily activity.

1.What do people in the U.S. do on April 12 every year?

A.They promote Ramona the Pest B.They celebrate Ms. Cleary’s birthday.

C.They celebrate books and reading. D.They do nothing but read books.

2.How old is Ms. Cleary?

A.83. B.91. C.99. D.103.

3.Ms. Cleary began to write books about ordinary children because .

A.there were not such books B.a student asked her to do so

C.she wanted to become famous D.she was a good librarian

4.Which of the following is true?

A.D.E.A.R. Day is Ramona’s birthday.

B.D.E.A.R. is from one of Ms.Cleary’s books.

C.D.E.A.R Day has a history of 8 years.

D.students only read Ms.Cleary’s books on 12 April.

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