Shirley Temple(1928—2014)，an American actress，was considered among the most successful child stars in the history of film．Born by an ambitious mother，Temple first appeared in a film at the age of three，and at six she starred in Stand Up and Cheer (1934)．Known and recognized for her ability to sing and tapdance in several films，Temple became a famous figure in 1934．At the end of that year she was given a special Academy Award “in grateful recognition of her outstanding contribution．’’

During the Great Depression of the l930s，Temple was celebrated by an adoring public．At the height of her popularity，from l935 to 1938，Temple was the biggest box-office attraction in Hollywood．Temple made a number of films as a teenager，but her appeal had faded，and the films were not successful．In l949, Temple depaaed elegantly from Hollywood．

Two decades later，she reappeared into the spotlight by announcing her qualification as a candidate for Congress．She lost the election，but Temple displayed her determination and went on to enjoy a long and successful：career with the United Nations and the State Department．

After retirement，she reposed that she was at peace with her life and proud of her accomplishments in two of the nation’s most influential areas．“If I had to do it all over again．’’Shirley Temple once declared，‘‘I wouldn’t change anything．’’

1.Temple became famous at the age of          

A．3   B．6     C．10    D．2l

2.What do we learn from Paragraph 2 ?

A．Temple was still popular in l949．

B．Temple was a failure as a child star．

C．Hollywood made a big fortune because of Temple.

D．People became tired of Temple in the Great Depression.

3.Temple attracted people’s attention again when        

A．she entered Congress

B．she worked for the UN

C．she went on with the pohtical life

D．she announced to participate in the election

4.We know-from the last paragraph that Temple       

A．wanted to lead a different life

B．regreued having left Hollywood

C．was content with her experiences

D．was sorry about her election failure

5.Which of the following best describes Temple?

A．3pecial and generous．   B．Patient and sensitive．

C．Attractive and humorous．D．Talented and determined．

In her outstanding book, “Choose the Happiness Habit”, Pam Golden wrote, “Take the story of two twin brothers for example. One grew up and became an alcoholic (酒鬼), while the other became a successful businessman. When the alcoholic was asked why he became an alcoholic, he replied, “Because my father was a drunk.” However, the successful businessman’s answer was also “Because my father was a drunk.” when asked why he succeeded. The same background. The same upbringing (培养). However, the results were quite different. Why? The reason is that they had different choices. The brothers chose different thoughts which formed the situations they found themselves in at last, so they had different experiences.

There was a time in my life when I thought difficulty was due to “bad luck”. Have you ever heard the saying “When it rains, it pours”? That was my answer when others asked me how things were going on when I was in trouble. So what do you think I got? “RAIN”. More and more “RAIN”. I couldn’t understand why bad luck was always with me.

Pam Golden says, “You’re either living in the problem or you’re living in the solution.” Now, when I’m faced with what I used to think was a negative (消极的) situation, I use a different way to think about it. I force myself to replace those negative thoughts that make me lose heart in my mind with positive thoughts which encourage me to fight against the difficulty bravely. Sometimes I write down some ideas that may be a solution, which I combine with the lessons I have learned from the bad situations and the difficulties that troubled me in the past, and often, I find a solution to the problem soon. It seems that I should thank the difficulty I met with. The RAIN that poured in my world has become great experiences that provide me with valuable experience, from which I can benefit.

Now, it doesn’t “rain” as much in my life as it used to. In fact, most days are beautiful, cloudless and sunny! Sometimes I do get a rain, but I think it makes me stronger just like the rain helps plants grow up.

56. The example of the twin brothers shows that _______________.

A. making good choices is the most important        

B. education decides a person’s future

C. upbringing makes a big difference                     

D. it is luck that leads to success

57. What does “RAIN” mentioned in the second paragraph refer to?

A. Water.                    B. Good luck.             C. Success.                    D. Difficulty.

58. What is talked about in the third paragraph?  

A. How the author collects useful experience.      

B. How the author deals with difficulty now.

C. How the author gets help from others.            

D. How the author lives in the problem.

59. Now, the author’s attitude towards “RAIN” is _______________.

A. negative                 B. unclear                   C. positive                   D. unknown

60. Which of the following agrees with the author’s attitude in the text?

A. All things are difficult before they are easy.        

B. Meeting with difficulty is not a bad thing.

C. Misfortunes tell us what fortune is.                   

D. Things at the worst will mend.

I remember one Thanksgiving when our family had no money and no food, and someone came knocking on our door. A man was ___36____ there with a huge box of food, a giant turkey and even some ___37____ to cook it in. I couldn’t ___38___ it. My dad demanded, “Who are you? Where are you from?”

The stranger announced, “I’m here because a friend of yours knows you’re in need and that you wouldn’t accept __39__ help, so I’ve brought this for you. Have a great Thanksgiving.”

My father said, “No, no, we ___40___ accept this.” The stranger replied “You don’t have __41____.”, closed the door and left.

Obviously that experience had a profound impact (深刻影响) on my life. I ___42___ myself that someday I would do well enough financially _43__ I could do the same thing for other people. By the time I was eighteen I had created my Thanksgiving ritual (习惯). I would go out ____44___ and buy enough food for one or two ___45____. Then I would dress like a delivery boy, go to the __46____ neighbourhood and just knock on a ___47____. I always __48____ a note that explained my Thanksgiving experience __49____ a kid. The note said, “All that I ask ___50___ is that you take good enough care of ___51____ so that someday you can do the same thing for someone else.” I have received more from this annual ritual than I have from any amount of __52____ I’ve ever earned.

Years ago I was in New York City with my new wife during Thanksgiving. She was sad because we were not with our family. ___53____ she would be home decorating the house for Christmas, but we were __54_____ in a hotel room. When I told her what I always do on Thanksgiving, she got excited.

We packed enough food for seven families for thirty days and went to buildings where half a dozen people lived in one room with no electricity and no heat in winter surrounded by rats, cockroaches(蟑螂) and the smell of urine(尿). It was both an ___55____ realization that people lived this way and a truly fulfilling experience to make even a small difference.

1.A．speaking  B．standing      C．looking        D．shouting

2.A．meat         B．vegetables  C．pans    D．firewood

3.A．believe    B．accept         C．help    D．refuse

4.A．direct       B．some  C．our      D．any

5.A．may not   B．needn’t       C．can’t   D．daren’t

6.A．any money       B．a choice      C．food    D．a turkey

7.A．permitted         B．promised    C．asked  D．said

8.A．when        B．so that         C．even if         D．as if

9.A．driving     B．playing         C．offering       D．shopping

10.A．people   B．children      C．families        D．days

11.A．nearest  B．farthest       C．largest         D．poorest

12.A．house    B．door   C．window       D．gate

13.A．concluded      B．included      C．wrote D．took

14.A．like         B．with    C．as        D．to

15.A．in return         B．later    C．in future      D．for

16.A．others    B．yourself       C．your family D．the presents

17.A．warmth  B．thanks          C．money         D．encouragement

18.A．Unfortunately         B．Obviously    C．Normally     D．Gradually

19.A．stuck      B．excited        C．free    D．delighted

20.A．exciting B．astonishing C．encouraging        D．outstanding