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 (2015 •枣庄) 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 Sxveet 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 treeplanting 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.

() 46. What is the best title for the passage?

   A. Two men who were afraid to dream

   B. Two filmmakers who were afraid to dream

   C. 丁wo writers who weren’t afraid to dream

   D. Two men who weren’t afraid to dream

() 47. 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

() 48. Which of the following is Langston Hughes^，writing NOT about?

   A. His experiences as an African American.

   B. The fair treatment of animals.

   C. Hardworking and happy people.

    D. The fair treatment of people.

() 49. 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.

() 50. Steven Spielberg’s movies are about the following EXCEPT.

   A. important people   B. courageous people

   C. friendly people   D. his Jewish background

Answer 1

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