12.For the first time in Hong Kong's history an entertainer(艺人) has been written into middle school text books.He is considered one of the best actors in Hong Kong.Yes,he is Chow Yun-fat.
The example of his long hard struggle for success has been used in a chapter in a Hong Kong middle school textbook.Using his experience,students can learn to make the most of their time and to grab every opportunity to succeed.
On hearing about this,Chow said happily,"I really hope that my experiences can make young people understand that one should not be afraid of difficulties and setbacks(挫折),for they are the only way to success."
Indeed,Chow has traveled a long and difficult path to reach his success.In 1955,he was born into a poor family in Hong Kong.When he was 17,he had to leave school.He worked in a number of jobs-as a postman,camera salesman and taxi driver.These experiences paved(为…铺路) the way for him to play all kinds of roles late in life.
Chow broke into the film industry in the late 1970s.He was one of the hardest working actors and starred in a number of popular TV dramas and files including Shanghai Bund and A Better Tomorrow.Since 1985,he has won many Awards including Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards and Hong Kong File Awards.
In 1995,he went to Hollywood.Although he was already in his 40s.He had to learn English.He even put chopsticks in his mouth to practice pronouncing certain sounds.
His film,Crouching Tiger,Hidden Dragon,began to gain him more fame and recognition around the world.In 1998,the mayor of Chicago set aside January 12as"Chow Yun-fat Day".
32.Chow Yun-fat has been written into middle school textbooks mainly becauseB.
A.he plays best in Hong Kong
B.he keeps on struggling for success
C.his experiences are very special
D.he is well thought of
33.What can we infer from the passage?B
A.Chow Yun-fat is proud of his success.
B.Chow Yun-fat is popular both at home and abroad.
C.Chow Yun-fat prefers to make a living by selling cameras rather than by performing.
D.Chow Yun-fat has won more awards than other actors.
34.The underlined sentence(in Paragraph 6 )suggestsB.
A.chopsticks is of great help to practice English pronunciation
B.Chow Yun-fat is willing to struggle with difficulties
C.Chow Yun-fat has suffered a lot since he went to Hollywood
D.it is hard for a person who is over 40years old to learn spoken English
35.The author wrote this passage toC.
A.introduce Chow's way to success
B.praise Chow for his excellent performance
C.call on people to learn from Chow
D.show why Chow is popular.
分析 文章主要写了周润发作为为追求成功而刻苦奋斗的例子入选中课本,作者显然是希望人们学习他这种精神.
解答 32.B 细节理解题.结合第二段可知周润发被写进中学课本重要是因为他为了成功而作出的漫长而刻苦的奋斗(his long hard struggle for success)所以答案选B.
33.B 推理判断题.结合His film,"Crouching Tiger,Hidden Dragon",began to gain him more fame and recognition around the world.他的电影《卧虎藏龙》开始在世界各地获得更多的声誉和认可. 可知答案为B.
34.B 句意理解题.划线句子的意思是说周润发为了练习发音甚至把筷子放进嘴里,这表明了周润发的奋斗精神,故选B.
35.C 写作目的题.文章主要写了周润发作为为追求成功而刻苦奋斗的例子入选中课本,作者显然是希望人们学习他这种精神.所以答案选C.
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