题目内容
When we think of Hollywood, we think of films and famous film stars. They are part of Hollywood’s history. Today people make films in other places,too. Not all famous film stars live in Hollywood. But Hollywood is still a very special city in Los Angeles, California.
You can easily see where Hollywood in in Los Angeles. There is a big sign(标牌)on the hills. It says “HOLLYWOOD”.The white letters are fifty feet tall. You can see the sign from far away. The Hollywood sign is a famous Hollywood landmark(标记)in Los Angeles. Many postcards show this famous Hollywood landmark.
On the hills of Hollywood, there is also the Hollywood Bowl. This is an open-air theater. It is one of the largest open-air theaters in the world. It has seventeen thousand seats and a very different stage(舞台).The design(设计)of the stage was made by a great American named Frank Lloyd Wright. You can listen to all kinds of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl.
49.We learn from the passage that_______.
A.Hollywood can just be seen from faraway.
B.Hollywood is now a place only for travelers
C.all the films are made in Hollywood
D.Hollywood is part of Los Angeles
50.The word “special”in the paragraph means_______.
A.new B.rich C.famous D.unusual
51.At the Hollywood Bowl_______.
A.most of American postcards are made
B.only 7000 people can get together
C.music can be enjoyed
D.you can hardly listen to different kinds of concerts
52.It seems that .
A.some famous film stars don’t choose to live in Hollywood
B.film stars don’t think Hollywood a good place to make films now
C.the Holly wood Bowl is larger than any other open-air theater in the world
D.the Hollywood Bowl is a hill in Hollywood
49—50 DDCA
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Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother 1 a friend and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the 2 to explore the wonders of the concert hall, th Qe little boy rose and went 3 a door marked" NO ADMITTANCE". When the house lights dimmed (变暗) and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her 4 and discovered that the child was missing. Suddenly, the curtains 5 and spotlights focused on the stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, 6 out"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". At that moment, the great piano master 7 his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and 8 in the boy's ear,"Don't 9 . Keep playing." Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began 10 in a bass (低音 ) part. Soon his right arm reached 11 to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato (伴奏). 12 ,the old master and the young boy 13 a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative 14 . That's the way it is in life. 15 we can accomplish (完成 ) on our own is 16 noteworthy. We try our best, but the 17 aren't exactly graceful flowing music. 18 when we trust in the hands of a Greater Power, our life's work truly can be beautiful. Next time you set 19 to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the 20 of the Master, whispering in your ear," Don't quit. Keep playing." | ||||
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