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Harrison Ford(哈里森·福特)

  Harrison Ford was born on July l3, 1942, in Chicago, to an Irish Catholic(天主教的)father and a Russian Jewish mother.

  Although young Ford had no direction(方向)in life, not to mention no motivation(动力)to learn, he continued in his studies and attended Ripon College, in Wisconsin. A below average student, Ford took an acting class to try raising his grade point average. This didn't help since Ford was kicked out of(开除)Ripon just weeks before graduation—but the acting classes did serve another purpose—they gave Ford a glimmer(微光)of direction in his life.

  Ford left for Los Angeles with the hopes of pursuing(从事)an acting career. Once in LA, Ford received bit parts in television series, but this was not keeping him busy nor was it paying the bills. He took a job as a carpenter with the task of building a recording studio. Producers and directors told Ford that he did not have what it takes to be all actor, but he did have an ability for carpentry and taught himself about it with the help of a library book he borrowed.

  And then he began the relationship with director George Lucas. Ford was offered a role in the film American Graffiti《美国画师》, but gave it up when he learned his salary was not half as big as what he was earning as a carpenter. When he was offered a slight pay raise, he finally accepted the role.

  This was the beginning of a beautiful friendship, which led to his historical role as Han Solo in Star Wars《星球大战》. After his work in Star Wars, Ford performed in another star-turning role, this time for directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, in the first installment(分本演出)of the Indiana Jones series(系列影片), Raiders of the Lost Ark《夺宝奇兵》.

  With dramatic(生动的)roles in films such as Presumed Innocent《推定无罪》, Patriot Games《爱国者游戏》, The Fugitive《逃亡者》, Clear and Present Danger《迫在眉睫》, The Devil's Own《与魔鬼同行》, and Air Force One《空军一号》(to name just a few), it's no wonder Ford is one of the most respected actors of his time.

  Although 7 of Ford's films are among the top grossing films(最高票房收入)of all time, he has never actually won an Academy Award. He was recognized for his work in the 1985 drama Witness《目击者》with a Best Actor Oscar nomination(提名)and has received a lot of other prestigious(有声望的)awards.

  Respected as a sex symbol(象征)by women worldwide, the person behind the most beloved heroes in film's history is regarded as an excellent actor by both sexes. He earns a salary of at least $ 20 million per movie.

1.When Ford was young, ________.

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A.he wanted to be an actor

B.he wanted to go to college

C.he didn't know what he wanted to be when he grew up

D.he wanted to take an acting class

2.Ford took a job as a carpenter because ________.

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A.he wanted to build a recording studio

B.he got so little money from his part in television aeries that he couldn't make a living

C.he had an ability for carpentry

D.he had a book on carpentry to help him

3.Ford was kicked out of Ripon College because ________.

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A.he had no motivation to learn

B.he failed to raise his grade

C.he took an acting class

C.he did not have good characteristics

4.________ played an important part in his acting career

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A.The acting classes he took at Ripon
B.The job as a carpenter
C.The slight pay raise
D.The education at the college

5.Which of following is True?

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A.The films which Ford has acted in are among the top grossing ones.

B.Ford has received many prestigious awards besides an Academy Award.

C.Ford is one of the richest actors in the world.

D.Ford became famous after he acted in Star Wars and Raiders of the lost Ark.

Paris is the capital of the European nation of France. It is also one of the most beautiful and most famous cities in the world.
Paris is called the City of Light. It is also an international fashion center. What women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world. Paris is also a famous world center of education. For example, it is where the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this beautiful river. The oldest and perhaps most well-known is the Pont Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth century.  The Sorbonne, a famous university, stands on the left bank of the river. There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum, the Louvre, as well as the Notre Dame. However, the most famous building in this city is Eiffel Tower.
Paris is named after a group of people called the Parisii. They built a small village on an island in the middle of the Seine River about two thousand years ago. This island, called the lie de la Cite, is where Notre Dame lies. Today around eight million people live in the Paris area.
【小题1】This article mainly tells us about       .

A.the buildings in Paris
B.the general situations of Paris
C.the center of the world
D.the famous buildings along the Seine River
【小题2】From the passage we may conclude that       .
A.the clothes worn by women in Paris are liked by women all over the world
B.women in Paris sell their clothes all over the world
C.women from all over the world go to Paris and wear their own clothes
D.women from all over the world like to go to Paris to buy clothes
【小题3】The building of        is the most famous building in Paris.
A.UNESCOB.the Pont Neuf
C.Eiffel TowerD.Notre Dame
【小题4】Which of the following descriptions of Paris is not true according to the text?
A.Paris is the capital of the European nation of France.
B.Paris is called the City of Light.
C.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is located in Paris.
D.The most famous building in this city is the famous museum, the Louvre.


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Jim Carrey is one of the most recognized faces in the world—and certainly because of his rubbery face.
Born in Ontario, Canada on January 17th, 1962 to a poor family, young Jim Carrey led a tough life, yet one good thing came out of it: He developed a great sense of humor to cope with life. At 15, he started performing at a Toronto comedy club. later he moved to LA and soon came to the attention of Rodney and went on his tour.
Jim Carrey got his big break in 1990 oil the comedy show la Living Color. There Carrey perfected many characters, most widely-known one "Fire Marshal Bill", who always went up in flames. The show stopped when critics claimed that it encouraged kids to play with fire. This argument put Carrey' s name in the headlines for the first time.
He broke into feature films in one single successful year, 1994, making it the Year of the Funny Face. First there was Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, a surprise hit showing Carrey’s wacky (古怪) style. Next came The Mask, tailor-made for him and a hit with audiences. There was still Dumb and Dumber, which ended up on top of the box office.
Carrey has slowed down, but his films have continued to make waves if not quite of the previous quality. There was Batman Forever, then a sequel to Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, which didn’t quite retake the sparkle (光彩) of the earlier one. Next came Liar, Liar, a terrific success everywhere, putting him back on top. Then came The Truman Show, a film which proved Jim Carrey was more than just a funny face. Snubbed (冷落) by the Oscars, he was clearly considered golden by the fans.
44. All of the following films are considered of excellent quality EXCEPT______.
A. Liar, Liar                B. Dumb and Dumber
C. The Truman Show         D. Ace Ventura : When Nature Calls
45. Which of the following statements about Jim Carrey is TRUE?
A. He has achieved his fame completely due to his face.
B. His hard early life helped develop his style of humor.
C. He received universal praises for his part in In Living Color.
D. Not many people like his performing style.
46. The underline word "sequel" in Paragrah 5 probably refers to_______.
A. an adapted film of the original
B. a film that continues a story
C. a comedy show of a strange style
D. a comment on a funny film
47. What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Jim Carrey—More Than a Funny Face
B. Jim Carrey—Famous "Fire Marshal Bill"
C. Jim Carrey’s Great Films
D. Jim Carrey’s Acting Career

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    Mr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday
when it la nded upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route-through the boot
(行李箱).
    Mr. Johnson's car had finished up in a ditch (沟渠) at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting
a bank. "Fortunately, the water began to come in only slowly," Mr.Johnson said. "I couldn't force the doors
because they were jammed against the walls of the ditch and dared not open the windows because I knew
water would come flooding in." 
    Mr.Johnson, a sweet salesman of Sitting Home, Kent, first tried to attract the attention of other motorists
by sounding the horn and hammering on the roof and boot.Then he began his struggle to escape.
     Later he said, "It was really a half penny that saved my life. It was the only coin I had in my pocket and
I used it to unscrew the back seat to get into the boot.I hammered desperately with a hammer trying to make
someone hear, but no help came."
     It took ten minutes to unscrew the seat, and a further five minutes to clear the sweet samples from the
boot.Then Mr. Johnson found a wrench and began to work on the boot lock.Fifteen minutes passed by. "It
was the only chance I had. Finally it gave, but as soon as I moved the boot lid, the water and mud poured in.
I forced the lid down into the mud and scrambled clear as the car filled up."
     His hands and arms cut and bruised (擦伤), Mr.Johnson got to Beckett Farm nearby, where he was looked
after by the farmer's wife, Mrs. Lucy Bates. Huddled in a blanket, he said, "That thirty minutes seemed like
hours." Only the tips of the car wheels were visible, police said last night.The vehicle had sunk into two feet
of mud at the bottom of the ditch.
1. What is the best title for this newspaper article?
A. The Story of Mr.Johnson, A Sweet Salesman
B. Car Boot Can Serve As The Best Escape Route
C. Driver Escapes Through Car Boot
D. The Driver Survived A Terrible Car Accident
2. Which of the following objects is the most important to Mr. Johnson?
A. The hammer.
B. The coin.
C. The screw.
D. The horn.
3. Which statement is true according to the passage?
A. Mr. Johnson's car stood on its boot as it fell down.
B. Mr. Johnson could not escape from the door because it was full of sweet jam.
C. Mr. Johnson's car accident was partly due to the slippery road.
D. Mr. Johnson struggled in the pouring mud as he unscrewed the back seat
4. "Finally it gave" (Paragraph 5) means that _____.
A. Luckily the door was torn away in the end
B. At last the wrench went broken
C. The lock came open after all his efforts
D. The chance was lost at the last minute
5. It may be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. the ditch was along a quiet country road
B. the accident happened on a clear warm day
C. the police helped Mr.Johnson get out of the ditch
D. Mr.Johnson had a tender wife and was well attended
阅读理解。
    Mr. Peter Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday
when it la nded upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route-through the boot
(行李箱).
    Mr. Johnson's car had finished up in a ditch (沟渠) at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting
a bank. "Fortunately, the water began to come in only slowly," Mr.Johnson said. "I couldn't force the doors
because they were jammed against the walls of the ditch and dared not open the windows because I knew
water would come flooding in." 
    Mr.Johnson, a sweet salesman of Sitting Home, Kent, first tried to attract the attention of other motorists
by sounding the horn and hammering on the roof and boot.Then he began his struggle to escape.
     Later he said, "It was really a half penny that saved my life. It was the only coin I had in my pocket and
I used it to unscrew the back seat to get into the boot.I hammered desperately with a hammer trying to make
someone hear, but no help came."
     It took ten minutes to unscrew the seat, and a further five minutes to clear the sweet samples from the
boot.Then Mr. Johnson found a wrench and began to work on the boot lock.Fifteen minutes passed by. "It
was the only chance I had. Finally it gave, but as soon as I moved the boot lid, the water and mud poured in.
I forced the lid down into the mud and scrambled clear as the car filled up."
     His hands and arms cut and bruised (擦伤), Mr.Johnson got to Beckett Farm nearby, where he was looked
after by the farmer's wife, Mrs. Lucy Bates. Huddled in a blanket, he said, "That thirty minutes seemed like
hours." Only the tips of the car wheels were visible, police said last night.The vehicle had sunk into two feet
of mud at the bottom of the ditch.
1. What is the best title for this newspaper article?
[     ]
A. The Story of Mr.Johnson, A Sweet Salesman
B. Car Boot Can Serve As The Best Escape Route
C. Driver Escapes Through Car Boot
D. The Driver Survived A Terrible Car Accident
2. Which of the following objects is the most important to Mr. Johnson?
[     ]
A. The hammer.
B. The coin.
C. The screw.
D. The horn.
3. Which statement is true according to the passage?
[     ]
A. Mr. Johnson's car stood on its boot as it fell down.
B. Mr. Johnson could not escape from the door because it was full of sweet jam.
C. Mr. Johnson's car accident was partly due to the slippery road.
D. Mr. Johnson struggled in the pouring mud as he unscrewed the back seat
4. "Finally it gave" (Paragraph 5) means that _____.
[     ]
A. Luckily the door was torn away in the end
B. At last the wrench went broken
C. The lock came open after all his efforts
D. The chance was lost at the last minute
5. It may be inferred from the passage that _____.
[     ]
A. the ditch was along a quiet country road
B. the accident happened on a clear warm day
C. the police helped Mr.Johnson get out of the ditch
D. Mr.Johnson had a tender wife and was well attended

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