18.Shirley Temple Black,who died on February 10at age 85,was not just a child star.She was that child star-the sweet little girl whose movies helped brighten some of the darkest days the US has known during the Great Depression.
It is hard today to imagine the hit that was Shirley-"America's Little Darling".She sang and danced her way to the top of the box office in such films as Bright Eyes,Curly Top and Heidi.By 1940,she had appeared in 43films.Temple teamed with Bill"Bojangles"Robinson in four movies,and their tap dance on a staircase in The Little Colonel is still a legendary (传奇性的) film moment.
She even has an Oscar statuette.Temple received a special honorary Academy Award in 1934for her outstanding contributions as a child film star.She was six years old!In the 1930s,her name on a movie subtitle assured a packed house.She inspired dolls,dresses,dishes-even a drink (alcohol-free,of course).
US President Franklin D.Roosevelt once famously said that"as long as our country has Shirley Temple,we will be all right".
Unlike so many of today's child stars,Temple didn't end up with her name splashed across (四处沾染) the headlines for bad behavior.Instead of getting her face on front pages or struggling with drugs and alcohol,Temple went on to a second career in diplomacy (外交),including presidential appointments as ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.
By most accounts,she surprised a lot of skeptics with her grace,knowledge and eagerness to serve.In fact,her career in public service (20years) was longer than her career in movies (19years).
The role she treasured most,however,was as wife,mother,grandmother and great-grandmother.
The world has lost a treasured Hollywood legend.But her movies will allow that little energetic lady to continue charming audiences for a very long time.
31.What is special bout Shirley Temple Black?C
A.She won a lot of awards in films.
B.She was a famous child star.
C.She inspired people in the Great Depression.
D.She once won an Oscar statuette.
32.Which of the following is NOT the achievement Shirley has made?D
A.She won the top of the box office in many films.
B.She created a legendary film moment.
C.She won a special Academy Award when she was young.
D.She created dolls,dresses,dishes and even a drink.
33.What did US President Franklin D.Roosevelt's words mean?C
A.Shirley was a successful ambassador to other countries.
B.Shirley was the best actress in the Great Depression.
C.Shirley brightened the dark days in the Great Depression.
D.All the people in the US like the performance of Shirley
34.Which of the following statements is true about Shirley?B
A.Although addicted to drugs,she managed to win a career.
B.She was successful both in career and family.
C.The role she treasured most was the ambassador.
D.Her bad behaviors were never published in newspaper.
35.Which section of newspaper may this passage appear in?D
A.Politics.
B.Sports.
C.Fashion.
D.Entertainment.
分析 文章介绍了大萧条时期鼓舞人心的影星Shirley Temple Black.她的存在给了人们很多的快乐和信心.
解答 31.C 细节理解题.根据文章第一段最后一句She was that child star-the sweet little girl whose movies helped brighten some of the darkest days the US has known during the Great Depression.可知在经济大萧条期间,这个甜美的小女孩的电影点亮了美国的黑暗的日子,由此推知,她鼓舞了人们,故选C.
32.D 细节理解题.根据第三段最后一句She inspired dolls,dresses,dishes-even a drink (alcohol-free,of course).可知秀兰•邓波儿鼓励和刺激了各个行业的发展,而不是她创造了这些行业,D答案的created与原文的inspired不相符,故选D
33.C 推理判断题.第四段与"as long as our country has Shirley Temple,we will be all right第一段遥相呼应,是指Shirley Temple Black在大萧条时期激励人心,只要有她的存在,那么我们就信心满满.结合选项,故选C
34.B 推理判断题.根据第五,六段Temple went on to a second career in diplomacy (外交),including presidential appointments as ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia可知,她不仅仅是个成功的演员,还在政界有成功的事业.从第七段The role she treasured most,however,was as wife,mother,grandmother and great-grandmother可知,她非常重视家庭,可知答案选B.
35.D 文章出处题.根据文章的内容介绍了大萧条时期鼓舞人心的影星Shirley Temple Black.她的存在给了人们很多的快乐和信心.可知,本文是怀念一位已经逝世的美国女星,所以应该出自娱乐版.
点评 本文是一个人物故事类阅读,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.