题目内容
Prison Break is a huge hit thanks to its handsome star, Wentworth Miller. His character, Michael Scofield, is the engine that drives the show.
Having committed a crime to get into prison and break out with his innocent brother, Michael Scofield is one of the most interesting personalities on TV today. But what about the man behind the character?
Miller, 35, is a hard guy to figure out. He does not come from a normal background and has never lived his life in a typical way.
Miller didn’t take direct path to fame and fortune. He graduated from Princeton University in 1995, not with a degree in theatre of film, but in English. He didn’t even act when he was in college. His only performance experience was in his university’s singing group. Yet, at graduation Miller still decided to make the move to Hollywood.
Miller has always been different. Although he is American, he was in Britain when his father was studying there. His family background is also a special mix of cultures. “My father is black and my mother is white. That means I have always been caught in the middle. I could be either one, which can make you feel out of place,” Miller says.
Following his unusual path, Miller did not start trying out for films and TV shows when he first went to Hollywood. Instead, he worked as a lowly production assistant. Not what you would expect from a Princeton graduate. However, it all paid off for Miller in the end.
In 2002, Miller played a role in the drama Dinotopia（《恐龙帝国》）. He started as a thoughtful and shy man. Producers remembered his performance when they were casting Prison Break two years later. With a golden globe nomination（提名）and another season of Prison Break on his resume, Miller seems ready to take over all of Hollywood.
What does the passage mainly talk about?
A．Michael Scofield in Prison Break.
B．Hollywood’s recent big hit—Prison Break.
C．Miller’s unusual path to fame and fortune.
D．The man who will take over all of the world.
The writer thinks “Miller is a hard guy to figure out” because ______ .
A．it’s difficult to tell him from others
B．he is a shy man and hard to cooperate with
C．he always has ideas hard for people to understand
D．his family background and life experience are very special
Which is the closest in meaning to the underlined sentence “it all paid off for Miller in the end”?
A．Miller put a lot of extra work for his final success.
B．Miller gained fame and fortune at last with his first film.
C．Miller finally succeeded even if he has been in low position.
D．Miller managed to pay off his debts with his small income in the end.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Miller?
A．He is chosen to play the Michael Scofield due to his interesting personality.
B．His performance in Dinotopia makes some contributions to his success.
C．He has the same experience with the character Michael Scofield.
D．He is angry about his being born into a mixed-cultural family.
用单词的正确形式填空, 每空一词（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
1.It is certain that television has deeply t______________ our lives and society.
2. I am c_____________ about what I say because careless remarks are likely to hurt others’ feelings.
3.He is fond of literature, classics p_____________.
4.A____________ in his homework, he didn’t know that I had come in.
5.You can’t use his dictionary without his p______________.
6.It is ____________(违法的) to drive without a license.
7.We expected a better result than we’ve had in ____________(先前的；以前的) years.
8.When he was a young boy, he was always ____________(取笑，嘲弄)by his friends because he was so fat.
9.I must make an _____________(道歉) to you for the delay in reply to your letter.
10.He is a very _____________(敏感的) person, who takes her troubles and disappointments to heart.
I believe he is a great writer. I am now eagerly waiting his new novel to _______.
A. make out B. turn out C. come out D. go out
第二节： 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
A. 根据首字母写出单词的正确形式。
She suddenly a____ the danger, so she sounded her horn loudly until the lion turned and walked away.
He has to play for the passers-by in the street or subway so that he can earn some extra money to pay for his expensive i____ he has bought for his studio.
P____, I think the team that won first place cheated.
B. 根据中文和首字母提示写出单词的正确形式。
The President’s message will be b____ (广播) on all stations tonight.
The elegant lady has earned a r____ (名声) as a well-known poet.
Since he is a person of a_____ ( 中等的 ) intelligence, he isn’t a quick learner.
C. 用括号内的单词的正确形式填空。
7. Even great ______ （music）require constant practice.
8. The children were waiting _____ ( patient ) for the movie to start because they
had been kept too long and couldn’t wait to see it.
9. This invention will have wide _____ ( apply ) in teaching.
10. Much to our _____ ( relieve ), no one was badly hurt in the accident.
第二节: 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请将答案填写在答题卡标号为76-80的相应位置上.注意：E=AB; F=CD
Molly 信箱是一个报刊栏目,主持人Molly 回答读者提出的各种问题. 第1至第5题是五位读者的来信.请从A、B、C、D、E、F中为每封来信选出合适的答复.
76. Dear Molly,
I have a problem. My parents are always talking to me about studying. They want me to study harder so I can go to a good school. I know studying is very important, but my parents put too much pressure on me. How can I explain to my parents that I need some free time?
------ Overworked
77. Dear Molly,
My best friend Tony is a nice young man, but he has a bad habit. He is always late. No matter where he is going or what he is doing, he is never on time. Once he turned up thirty minutes late for a meeting! What can I do to break him of this bad habit?
------ Worried
78. Dear Molly,
I have a new roommate named Louis. He is a good friend of mine, but he is driving me crazy because he is very untidy. He leaves his dirty clothes everywhere, and he never makes his bed. I am extremely neat. What can I do?
---- Unhappy
79. Dear Molly,
My cousin plays computer games a lot and he keeps on talking to me about various games. I don’t have any interest at all, but I find it difficult to stop him without hurting his feelings. Would you kindly give me some advice?
----- Shy
80. Dear Molly,
I’m feeling upset these days because the result of my last English exam was not as good as I had expected. My teacher comforted me, saying “Don’t worry. You can do better next time.” But I’m still feeling bad. I need your help.
----Disappointed
A: Dear xx,
As I see it, you have three choices. You can find a new flat for yourself, make him find a new one, or have a talk with him and see if you could both be a little less extreme in your attitudes towards housekeeping. I would suggest you start with the third.
Molly
B: Dear xx,
You could try talking to him about the importance of being on time. If it doesn’t work, one trick you can try is to ask him to set his clock 15 minutes ahead. You could also tell him that something starts 15 minutes or more before it really starts.
C: Dear xx,
This is a common problem for people of your age. Tell your parents how you feel. Let them know you respect them. Maybe you can make a deal with them. For example, ask them for one day off each week to do what you want to do.
D: Dear xx,
Next time when he begins talking, you might interrupt him with a smile, saying
“That’s interesting, but I hope you understand this is my time to relax. I need to do some reading now.” He may sense your unwillingness and stop talking.
E: Dear xx,
“Be yourself ” is the best solution. If I were you, I’d tell him to leave me alone. At least tell him, “That was hurtful. Please don’t say things like that to me. I’m a football fan and like watching football games. I can make my own decision.”
F: Dear xx,
Scores are important for students, but you don’t have to care too much about the result of one test. You are learning. Maybe it is more important to find out why you failed to achieve your goal. Try to do better next time.
