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【题目】【改编】Shirley Temple(1928—2014)，an American actress，was considered among the most successful child stars in the history of film．Born by an ambitious mother，Temple first appeared in a film at the age of three，and at six she starred in Stand Up and Cheer (1934)．Known and recognized for her ability to sing and tap dance in several films，Temple became a famous figure in 1934．At the end of that year she was given a special Academy Award “in grateful recognition of her outstanding contribution．’’

During the Great Depression of the l930s，Temple was celebrated by an adoring public．At the height of her popularity，from l935 to 1938，Temple was the biggest box-office attraction in Hollywood．Temple made a number of films as a teenager，but her appeal had faded，and the films were not successful．In l949, Temple departed elegantly from Hollywood．

Two decades later，she reappeared into the spotlight by announcing her qualification as a candidate for Congress．She lost the election，but Temple displayed her determination and went on to enjoy a long and successful：career with the United Nations and the State Department．

After retirement，she reposed that she was at peace with her life and proud of her accomplishments in two of the nation’s most influential areas．“If I had to do it all over again．’’Shirley Temple once declared，‘‘I wouldn’t change anything．’’

【1】What made Shirley world famous?

A. Her determination and strong will.

B. Her attractive appearance.

C. Her ability in politics.

D. Her ability to sing and tap dance.

【2】What caused Temple to lose her appeal as an actor?

A. The appearance of new stars.

B. Not mentioned.

C. The Great Depression

D. The disappearance of her beauty.

【3】When did Temple return to the spotlight?

A. In her forties. B. In her twenties.

C. In her thirties. D. In her fifties.

【4】From the last paragraph we can infer Temple _____.

A. regretted she was involved in politics

B. was disappointed at leaving the stage so early

C. wanted to lead a different life

D. was satisfied with her choices.

【5】How do you find Shirley Temple?

A. Beautiful and kind-hearted. B. Out-going and adventurous.

C. Tough-minded and gifted. D. Humorous and charming.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】B

【3】A

【4】D

【5】C

【解析】

试题分析: 本文介绍了著名电影演员秀兰·邓波儿，她三岁时首次在电影中崭露头角，六岁成名，然后出演了很多电影，给好莱坞带来了巨大的收益。后来她又积极参与议会的竞选，虽然没能成功，但是她的决心和毅力给人们留下了深刻的印象。

【1】D 细节理解题。根据文章首段Known and recognized for her ability to sing and tapdance in several films，Temple became a famous figure in 1934可知是她出色的演唱和舞蹈使她得到人们的认可而出名，故选D。

【2】B细节理解题。文章第二段介绍了她星途的暗淡，她的影片不再受到人们欢迎，但是没有提到原因，故答案选B。

【3】A推理判断题。根据第一段Shirley Temple(1928—2014)和 第二段末句In l949, Temple departed elegantly from Hollywood．以及第三段首句Two decades later，she reappeared into the spotlight可知秀兰邓波在离开好莱坞时是21岁，二十年后重新走到聚光灯下时她是四十岁，故选A。

【4】D细节理解题。根据文章末段Temple所说的“If I had to do it all over again．’’ ‘‘I wouldn’t change anything可知Temple对自己的选择和自己的经历很满意，故选D。

【5】C推理判断题。由文章内容可知Temple三岁时首次在电影中崭露头角，六岁成名，然后出演了很多电影，给好莱坞带来了巨大的收益，由此判断Temple是有着演艺天赋的；再根据她参与竞选时所表露的Temple displayed her determination and went on to enjoy a long and successful可知她也是一位意志坚定的人，故答案选C。