Even if he is not the most liked comedian in China today, his popularity certainly has risen the fastest within the last two months.

He's "Little Shenyang", who came into national fame overnight after his appearance on CCTV's Spring Festival Gala. With his funny cross-dressing, unique northeastern accent and superb imitative(模仿的) skills, Little Shenyang has obvious talent to support his rise to fame.

Hundreds of video clips of his shows have been posted on YouTube and other online video sites, and his performance fees reportedly grew 50-fold in just a few weeks. He has, at the same time, become one of the most controversial of entertainers.

Many have doubted his artistic potential, pointing out that his shows were repetitive and lacked creativity, a key to continued comedic success. Others belittle (轻视) the style of humor, saying it's too crude and appeals only to less-educated people. His defenders were just as up in arms. Many media commentators and bloggers said that his quick rise to star proved the broad appeal of his art form. He became a national champion not because of his "northeastern hick(乡巴佬)" humor, they argued, but because he represented something new on TV, something with a grassroots feel that appealed to millions of ordinary people.

Now, does Little Shenyang really deserve his star status?

1. Some people belittle Little Shenyang’s humor because _________. 

A. He represents something with a grassroots feel.

B. The style of humor lacked creativity.

C. He speaks with a northeast accent.

D. He became famous overnight.

2.What’s the secret of Little Shenyang’s success?                 

A. His funny cross-dressing.

B. His unique accent

C. His super imitative skills

D. All of the above

3.From the passage, we can infer that _________.                

A. Little Shenyang is the most popular comedian in China.

B. Few people like Little Shenyang’s performance.

C. Little Shenyang earns a lot of money now.

D. The author thinks little of Little Shenyang.

 

阅读1至5中想要观赏影片的个人信息介绍和A至F中六部影片的信息介绍，为影片观赏者选择合适的影片，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

________1.These days Ada and her classmates are arguing about whether a woman can play an important role in the political area as Hillary, they are searching for any useful information about women and politics．

________2.Albert shows great interest in Asian history. These days he is busy collecting information about how people in Asia fought against colonists(殖民者)in the 1930s．He thinks the people from that time were very great．

________3.Elva realizes that it is difficult to combine music and performance perfectly so she wants to watch more films and plays that are full of music．

________4.Ivy is something of a dreamer. She is always hoping that one day she will come across a boy in an unexpected situation. In her opinion, films like that are the most romantic．

________5.Tim majors in science. He likes watching films that can not only let him know more about the modern great scientists but also can give him some courage．

A．Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi became the famous leader of the Indian movement against the British through his philosophy of non-violent protest(非暴力抗争). This film describes his life and times and how he managed to free his country from the British rule using peaceful means．

B．Gettysburg

It is a film directed by Ronald F. Maxwell which presents a lifelike picture of the Gettysburg War, the turning point of the Civil War. The famous speech The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln is related to this war．

C．Roman Holiday

Roman Holiday, a 1953 romantic comedy, introduced American audiences to Belgian-born actress Audrey Hepburn. Princess Anne signs up for a very popular tour of all the European capitals. When she arrives in Rome, unexpectedly she falls in love with Joe Bradley, an American reporter working for the Rome Daily American,

D．The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music is a 1956 film directed by Robert wise. It’s one of the most beloved movie musicals of all-time. THE SOUND OF MUSIC had all the makings of a successful film -- beautiful songs, the brilliant performance, and most importantly, an interesting story with sympathetic heroes and broad family appeal.

E．A Beautiful Mind

This is a 2001 American film about John Forbes Nash. The story begins in the early years of Nash's life at Princeton University，as he develops his "original idea" that will revolutionize the world of mathematics. Early in the movie，Nash begins developing mental illness and brings a heavy burden upon his wife and friends．However, he learns to live with his disease and finally wins the Nobel Prize.

F．Evita

Eva(Evita)Peron，started out life as a poor girl who went on to become an actress and then the wife of the president of Argentina，Juan Peron．The film is a story of love and politics．Evita’s huge political influence and constant charity(慈善)work earned her love from people all over the country. She is described-as the most beloved woman in Argentina．

 

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         Dennis Hopper, who was described as "Easy Rider's" biker Billy and "Blue Velvet's", died of cancer Saturday morning at his home in Venice, California．He was 74．

         Hopper, who was diagnosed with cancer last October, was surrounded by his children and wife when he died．The American film star made his last public appearance on March 26, 2010, when his star was addressed on Hollywood's Walk of Fame．

         Dennis Hopper was born in Dodge City, Kansas, on May 17, 1936．He grew up in San Diego, California, and got an early reputation for stage work．Making his way to Hollywood while still in his teens, he quickly earned roles in several films and TV shows, including "Rebel Without a Cause" （1955）, in which he met James Dean, who became a friend and life-long model．

         Hopper maintained a somewhat not smooth career through the mid-60s．But it was 1967s．"The Trip", directed by "King of the B's" Roger Corman, that made the actor popular with audience and two of his "Easy Rider" colleagues, actor Peter Fonda and "The Trip" writer Jack Nicholson．

         In early 1968, Hopper led the group through his own low-budget film, a biker road movie about two riders who travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans．"Easy Rider" was finally released in the summer of 1969, and was very popular after 1967's "Bonnie and Clyde" and "The Graduate", the breakthrough that set free the baby boomer generation on Hollywood．

         The film, made on the fly by Hopper and co-star Fonda for less than $ 500,000, became one of the most popular movies of its time．

         Among his recent roles were a villain （反面人物） in the TV series "24" and an officer in the short-lived TV show "E-Ring"．He was starring in the TV version of the Oscar-winning film "Crash" at his death, playing a record producer．He was named a chevalier （功勋人物） of France's Order of Arts and Letters in 2008．

Title	Easy Rider's actor 1._____
The2.____ of his death	●He died of cancer．
Age	●He was 74．
The 3.____ of birth	●He was born on May 17, 1936．
The 4.____ of his career	●He became 5.___ in his teens． ●He began to play roles in many films． ●His career was not 6. ____ in the mid-60s． ●1967's "The Trip", 7._______ his popularity again． ●He made a major 8._______ in his career because of "Easy Rider"． ●He played a record 9.______ in the TV version "Crash"．
10.___	●He was named a chevalier of France's Order of Arts and letters in 2008．

 

Noah Webster, born on October 16, 1758 , is known for The American Dictionary of the English Language. He has been called the " Father of American Scholarship and Education. " His " Blue-Backed Speller" books were used to teach spelling and reading to five generations of American children. But how much .do you know about him beyond that?

   At the age of 16, Noah Webster began attending ,Yale College. Unfortunately, he spent his four years at Yale during the American Revolutionary War, and, because of food shortages, many of his college classes were held in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Later, he served in the army.

Having graduated from Yale in 1778, Webster wanted to continue his education in order to earn his law degree. He had to teach school in order to pay for his education. He set up many small schools that didn't survive, but he was a good teacher because instead of forcing his students to learn, like most teachers did, he rewarded them. He earned his law degree in 1781, but did not practice law until 1789. Once he started he found the law was not to his liking.

   Webster did not have much money. In 1793 , Alexander Hamilton lent him $ 1500 to move to New York City to edit a newspaper. In December, he founded New York ' s first daily newspaper, American Minerva, and edited it for four years. For decades, he published . textbooks, political essays, a report on some diseases, and newspaper articles for his party, He wrote so much that a modern list of his published works required 655 pages .Noah Webster died on May 28, 1843 and was buried in the Grove Street Cemetery.

1.What's the main idea of Paragraph l?

A.  Webster's famous dictionarie .

B. Webster's daily routines.

C.  Webster's main achievements.

D. Webster's college education.

2.Which of the following best describes Webster's life at Yale?

A. Tough.     B. Smooth.     C. Normal.     D. Tiring.

3.What did Noah want to be after graduation from Yale?

A. A teacher.     B. A lawyer.      C. A headmaster.    D. A scholar.

4.Why was Webster a good teacher?

A. Because he set up many small schools.

B. Because he graduated from Yale College,

C. Because he forced his students to learn.

D. Because he often rewarded his students.

5.What can we infer from Paragraph 4?

A. Webster was a most productive author.

B. Webster led a miserable life in New York City.

C. Webster's books added up to 655 pages.

D. Webster didn't write any polifical works.

 

The story of "Who Moved My Cheese?" was created by Dr.  Spencer. Johnson to help him deal with a difficult change in his life.  It showed him how to take his changing situation seriously but not take himself so seriously.

When his friends noticed how much better life had become for him, and asked why, Dr. Johnson shared his  "Cheese"  story.  Many later said how greatly the story had helped them to keep their sense of humor, to change, and to gain something better, too.

Twenty years after the story was created,  "Who Moved My Cheese?" was finally published. It soon became a No.1 international best seller,  with one million hardcover copies in print within the first sixteen months and over ten million copies within the next two years.

Some critics (批评家)  do not understand why so many people find the book so valuable. They say the story is simple enough for a child to understand, and it insults (侮辱) their intelligence. Some even fear it suggests that people should mindlessly accept unnecessary changes forced upon them by others, although that is not in the story. 

The author said that both the fans and the critics are "right" in their own way. It is not what is in the story of "Who Moved My Cheese?" but how you understand it and apply it to your own situation that gives it value.

Hopefully the way you understand the story of "Who Moved My Cheese?" and the way you put it into action in your life will help you find and enjoy the "New Cheese" you deserve (应得).

60. Why did the book "Who Moved My Cheese?" become a best seller as soon as it was published?

A. Because it is simple and easy to read.

B. Because readers can learn a lot from it.

C. Because the writer is quite famous.

D. Because it has many interesting stories~

Some people don't like the book because they think that__________.

A. it is too simple for adults to read

B. the author aims to insult them

C. there are many wrong ideas in it

D. the author's intelligence is too high

Which of the following is NOT true about the book?

A. The author's friends were interested to know why life became better, for Spencer.

B. The author agreed with both the fans and the critics of his book.

C. Some people worry the book may have a bad effect on readers.

D. The "New Cheese" in the last paragraph refers to a kind of freshly-made milk food.

The writer's purpose in writing the passage is to_______.

A. help Dr. Johnson sell more of his book

B. introduce the meaning of the book

C. help readers understand the book and get something from it

D. introduce people's different opinions on the book