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

Recently the “China dream” has been the subject of a public topic. Although it is quite common for Chinese people to dream of a prosperous(繁荣) China, most people also have their own dreams. Throughout China’s thousands of years of history, these “China dreams” have always existed(存在). Do you have a “China dream”? I brought up this topic with several young Chinese students with higher U.S. educational backgrounds(教育背景). Unsurprisingly, they all had their own heartfelt hopes and dreams for their motherland.

Fred Wang, an MBA candidate(毕业生) in the U.S. said, “I dream of equal chance for the young in China. Equality means all young people can compete fairly(公平), based on the rule-of-law no matter whether they are rich or poor.”

Yujie Zhao, another MBA candidate in California said, “I dream of a happy family with an affordable home. I dream of having the best education for my children so they will not lose at the starting line, and I dream of being able to take good care of my parents after they retire(退休).” She said, “It seems like all my dreams are about family, but it is so true for most Chinese young dreamers today.”

Yiqiong Zhang, an MBA graduate from the US shared her dreams. “I have a dream which I have been holding for many years, that is after working hard for about 20 to 25 years, I can have enough money to build and manage a small bookstore or a flower shop. Besides working hard, I am able to enjoy life: to play the piano, to hike and to enjoy a two-month-long vacation every year. This may be a common dream among young Chinese students.”

There is no doubt (疑问)that all of these young students have their own “China dream”. They all love China, they all love running after their dreams. Beautiful “China Dream” needs hard work. Everyone should work hard to make their dream come true.

1.Which is RIGHT about the three young Chinese students?

A. They receive higher education in China.

B. They have their own hopes and dreams for China.

C. They receive education of all levels in America.

D. They have their own hopes and dreams for America.

2.What does the word “compete” in the second paragraph mean?

A. 对待 B. 完成 C. 竞争 D. 成功

3.Yujie Zhao hopes that ___________.

A. all young people can have equal chances.

B. she can have a happy family with a big house

C. her children can receive the best education in America

D. she can look after her parents well when they are old

4.From the passage we can learn that ____________.

A. “China Dream” is very difficult to come true.

B. “China Dream” needs everyone’s hard work.

C. “China Dream” is a subject we need to study in China.

D. “China Dream” is only a dream about the development of our country.

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