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　　Steven Spielberg may be one of the most successful filmmakers in Hollywood history, but for the last three decades he has missed one thing-a college degree. That was realized in the end at the end of May, 2002.

　　The 55-year-old director of “E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and “Saving Private Ryan” was admitted at California State University, Long Beach, in 1965 but dropped out three years later to pursue his filmmaking career.

　　After admitted again nearly a year ago, he has caught up on his credits and attended commencement ceremony in cap and gown(毕业典礼). “Completing the requirements for my degree 33 years after finishing my principal education marks my longest past production schedule, ” (后期制作) Spielberg joked in a written statement.

　　Although he didn't attend general classes, the director wrote papers, worked on independent projects and consulted with professor to receive his bachelor's degree in film and electronic arts, according to his spokesman, Marvin Levy.

　　“I wanted to accomplish this for many years as a ‘thank you’ to my parents for giving me the opportunity for an education and a career, and as a personal note for my own family—and young people everywhere—about the importance of achieving their college education goals, ” Spielberg said. “But I hope they get there quicker than I did, ”he added.

　　After leaving school, Spielberg worked in television through the early 1970x. He made his film “The Sugarland Express” in 1974 and followed the next year with the great success “Jaws”.

　　He already has five honorary doctorates (荣誉博士)—the latest bestowed upon him by Yale University late of May, 2002—but what he really wanted was this humble bachelor's degree. Spielberg carried his scroll of honor as proudly as any of his graduate fellows. He posed for pictures with his fellow honorees on the campus lawn and smiled broadly as he was showered with confetti(彩色纸屑).

1．Spielberg got his college degree ________.

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2．Spielberg left school because he ________.

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A．couldn't go on learning

B．was so interested in filmmaking

C．was busy working in television

D．didn't like his major very much

3．From the passage we can conclude that Spielberg considers ________ very important.

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4．Which of the following films brought him public notice?

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Dear Sir,

　　It is 15 years  1 I saw you last. I 2 you so much. It is a strong wish that  3 me to write to you.

　　I'm 30 years old now, and I have  4 a teacher. You are my first teacher in my life. God knows how much time you spent  5 me, a naughty boy. You take all your pupils  6 your own children. Do you still remember the terrible troubles I made in your class? There are  7 argument between us. Only years later  8 that I had made you weep. My ignorance (无知)  9 you, however, you did not  10 a single word about this in my graduation appraisal record (毕业鉴定),  11 , instead, was full  12 your phrases of my strong points.

　　In 1974, I finished my primary school. On the day of my leaving, you took me  13 the gate of my high school, reminding me  14 on my red scarf (经领巾) properly before my registration (报到). Yes, I entered the high school with my red scarf properly  15 and later went to university as you had expected. It happened by chance that after my college graduation, I became a teacher myself  16 . I have taught English at the Shanghai Railway Medical College for seven years. I enjoy  17 and I love my students.

　　To tell you the truth, if I  18 a child now. I'd like  19 your pupil again. I'm looking forward to  20 you one day.

With best wishes

sincerely yours

Qianlan

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How Good Are US Drivers?
The CBS-TV“National Drivers’ Test”，showed that many US drivers have a lot to learn.Here’s why.
CBS picked 1799 sample drivers to take the test in TV studios in New York，Philadelphia，Chicago，and Los Angeles.More than two out of five of the drivers failed the test.And the average score was the lowest passing mark—51 points out of a possible 80.
Chicago drivers did best with an average of 53 points.Los Angeles drivers came next with 52 points.New York and Philadelphia drivers got 50 points—a failing score.Drivers with 50 points or less were rated“poorly informed”by the judges.
Here are some of the test results:
1.Are men drivers better informed than women ones?
Yes.Men averaged 52 points.Women got an average of 49.
2.Are older drivers better informed than younger drivers?
No.Drivers under 26 averaged 52 points.Drivers from 27 to 45 averaged 51.Drives over 45 failed with a 48-point average.
3.Does education make a difference?
Yes.College graduates averaged 52 points.High school graduates averaged 50.Those without high school diplomas(毕业证) got 48.And people who had taken driver education courses scored an average of 53 points—three more than those who hadn’t.
4.Does driving experience make a difference?
Yes.Drivers with three or more years of experience averaged 51 points.Drivers with less experience averaged 49.
Here are some surprising facts brought out by the test:
1.More than one out of three drivers did not know that a blinking red light means a full stop.
2.Three out of ten drivers did not know that an octagonal(eight-sided)sign means stop.
3.More than two out of three drivers did not know what to do when being“tailgated(追尾)”.
The answer:slow down，drive to the right，and let the driver behind pass.
The results of the test were turned over to the National Safety Council(委员会).They will help future safety planning.

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   The author’s purpose is to_________.

   1. A.
      prove that men are better drivers than women
   2. B.
      give you safe driving directions
   3. C.
      tell you the results of a national drivers’ test
   4. D.
      require you to get an education
2. 2.

   From the information in this article，which of the following is TRUE?

   1. A.
      Older drivers are better informed than younger drivers.
   2. B.
      Experience makes a difference among drivers.
   3. C.
      Most drivers failed the test.
   4. D.
      Most people don’ t know what a blinking red light means.
3. 3.

   The test covered the following areas about drivers except_________.

   1. A.
      education
   2. B.
      years of driving experience
   3. C.
      sex
   4. D.
      health
4. 4.

   Which of the following as a group was rated“poorly informed”by the judges?

   1. A.
      Men.
   2. B.
      High school graduated drivers.
   3. C.
      Drivers from 27-45 years of age.
   4. D.
      Drivers with 3 or more years of experience.