"Face it,Andy.You sold your heart the day you put on that first pair of Jimmy Choo's."That line from the movie The Devil Wears Prada is an example showing how a shoemaker has become famous in the fashion world.

Jimmy Choos (Zhou Yangjie)was born in Malaysian and he is a Malaysian Chinese,born in 1961 into a family of shoemakers.He created his first pair of shoes at age 11.His family couldn't pay for his schooling,so he dropped out at a young age.He had to work with his father to support the family.But his dream to be a fashion designer never disappeared,so he did all he could to enter an art college and finally took up a position in the fashion world through his talent and willpower.

Choo graduated from a college in London and had a small workshop there.He hit the international fashion scene when Vogue magazine described his designs in eight pages in 1988.His work was immediately popular and got love and support from Diana,Princess of Wales.

Jimmy Choo shoes are known for their very high heels(鞋跟)and pointed toes.However,he does some flats and lower﹣heeled shoes for other women.Choo co﹣founded Jimmy Choo Ltd.with Tamara Mellon,UK Vogue editor,but left the company in 2001.

Jimmy Choo shops have opened around the world,so his designs are easier to get to those who want a designer shoe,and can afford his prices.Choo also has a website where shoppers can view his ready﹣to﹣wear designs.The brand(牌子)of Jimmy Choo has been comparable to top brands,like Channel,LV,etc.But it's still young and has a bright future.

We can't imagine how hard it is for Choo to stand out in the worldwide fashion! He must have made greater efforts and had more difficulties than others.And so he did.So stop complaining about why good luck isn't always falling on you and devote yourselves to your work now.

1.What is Paragraph 1 written for?

A. Comparing movies with fashion. B. Showing the shoes are popular.

C. Introducing the following passage. D. Attracting readers' attention to the shoes.

2.When he was young,Jimmy Choo   

A. had got no education

B. showed his talent in making shoes

C. made himself a famous fashion designer

D. was born in China and then moved to Malaysia

3.Which of the following is the correct order about Jimmy Choo?

a.He opened his shops around the world.

b.His shoes appeared in Vogue magazine.

c.He created his first pair of shoes.

d.He had his workshop in London.

e.Jimmy Choo Ltd.was set up.

A. c﹣d﹣b﹣a﹣e B. c﹣d﹣b﹣e﹣a

C. d﹣c﹣b﹣e﹣a D. c﹣b﹣d﹣e﹣a

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Choo was lucky enough when he was young.

B. Choo must be thankful for Vogue magazine.

C. "Jimmy Choo" is a brand with a long history.

D. It's much harder for a man to succeed in the fashion world.

C) Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词,使其内容通顺,每空格限填一词,首字母已给):(14分)

‘‘Who am I?" Do you often ask this question? Knowing yourself may be one of the most difficult things in the world. But it's certainly w1. trying. You're sure to discover more about yourself after some unforgettable activities.

On March 20, 55 students told their stories on the topic of "The Time I Discovered or Freed Myself' at the 13th China Daily "21st Century Cup" National High School English Speaking Competition in Kaifeng, Henan.

The champion, Xia Xiaowen, 15, from Shanghai Foreign Language School talked about how she found her true interest in debating. Xia was a p2. student in her studies and often won first prize, but she had few hobbies in her spare time. However, she found her real passion (热爱的事物) after joining a debate tournament. "Debating changes me," Xia said. "I find real happiness in meeting wonderful arguments and knowing many students who s3. the same interest with me."

Third place Lu Yunsong found his brave side during a military training(军训). The 12-year-old from Beijing RDFZ Chaoyang School kept complaining u4. he saw a friend bravely overcome difficulties.-He chose to stick with it and finished the training proudly. "I've realized I'm not a little boy anymore," Lu said. "I'm a man, who is strong and brave."

"Growing up is a5. of knowing yourself," said Feng Feifei, global business development manager of BBC Learning English and one of the judges. "You may discover your potentials (潜力); you may also find the room for improvement."

Zhang Tianrui, from Zhengzhou Foreign Language School may agree with Feng. Once the 14-year-old took part in a Model United Nations meeting and found that there was a big difference

b6. him and excellent delegates(参赛代表). Although Zhang felt disappointed at the beginning, he was really thankful for the experience. "It w7. me up to work harder and improved myself," he said.

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