Question

Shirley Jane Temple was the leading child actor of her time, receiving a special Oscar and acting the leading role in films like Bright Eyes and Heidi.

Shirley Jane Temple was born on April 23, 1928, in Santa Monica, California. When Temple was just 3 years old, she began her first low-budget movie Baby Burlesques. Temple’s mother was aware of her girl’s talents by enrolling her in dance classes at the age of 3, so her father became her agent and financial adviser.

When the cute actress was 6 years old, she appeared in her first Hollywood film, Carolina. With Fox Film Corporation, Temple made an additional 8 films. The little actress, singer and dancer with the dancing golden curls became a top earner for the studio.

In 1934, she became a world-famous star in Bright Eyes, which was designed especially for her talents. The young performer showed many wonderful pictures during 1934. She received a special Children Academy Award in February 1935 for her outstanding contribution. President Franklin D. Roosevelt called Temple “Little Miss Miracle” for raising the public’s confidence during times of economic hardship. He even said, “As long as our country has Shirley Temple, we will be all right.” By 1940, Temple had 43 films under her early acting career.

After Temple grew up, she made guest appearances on television shows in the early 1960s and filmed a Comedy that was never released. Temple acted 46 films in her whole life. In 1969, her life got a great change——she began her diplomatic（外交的） career and worked successfully till her late life. During her political career, Temple had visited China in April, 1977. In 1988, she published her autobiography, a book about her life, Child Star.

Shirley Temple died of natural causes on February 10, 2014, at her home near San Francisco California. She was 85 years old.

Following her death, Temple’s family and friends published a statement that read, “We pay her respects for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and most importantly as our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and adored wife of 55 years.”

1.How did Temple’s parents help her step into the entertainment world?

A. Temple’s mother discovered her talents.

B. Temple’s mother taught her how to dance.

C. Temple’s father took charge of all her life.

D. Temple’s father took away all her money.

2.How many films has Temple completed by the age of 12?

A. 8B. 43

C. 46D. 85

3.Which film was especially made to show Temple’s talents?

A. Bright Eyes B. Heidi

C. Baby BurlesquesD. Carolina

4.Why did the President call Temple “Little Miss Miracle”?

A. Because Temple was an adorable child star.

B. Because Temple gave hopes to people in difficult times.

C. Because Temple had great achievement in her acting life.

D. Because Temple was a very successful diplomat for the country.

5.According to the passage, in what order did these events take place in Temple’s life?

a. Temple died of natural causes.

b. Temple became a diplomat for her country.

c. Temple visited China during her political career.

d. Temple published her autobiography, Child Star.

e. Temple made her first acting in a series of low-budget movies.

f. At the age of six, Temple became well-known for her successful acting.

A. f, e, c, d, b, a B. e, f, b, d, c, a

C. e, f, b, c, d, a D. f, e, d, b, c, a

 

Answer 1

1.A

2.B

3.A

4.B

5.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了一位有名的演员秀兰·邓波儿，介绍了她的生平经历。她的妈妈在三岁时就发现邓波儿的演艺天赋，并开始培养她。邓波儿一生拍下数十部电影并大获好评，并曾担任外交官受到了弗兰克林总统的高度称赞。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句话Temple’s mother was aware of her girl’s talents by enrolling her in dance classes at the age of 3, so her father became her agent and financial adviser.“邓波儿的妈妈通过在三岁时送她去学跳舞发现了女儿的天赋，所以她的爸爸成为了她的经纪人和财政顾问。”可知答案，故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句话By 1940, Temple had 43 films under her early acting career.“到1940年，邓波儿在她的早期事业生涯中已经拍摄了43部电影。”邓波儿1928年出生，到1940年正好12岁。故选B。

3.细节理解题。根据第四段第一句话In 1934, she became a world-famous star in Bright Eyes, which was designed especially for her talents.“在1934年，她在电影《亮眼睛》中成为世界上万众瞩目的明星，这部电影专门为她的天赋所制定。”可知答案，故选A。

4.细节理解题。根据第四段三、四行President Franklin D. Roosevelt called Temple “Little Miss Miracle” for raising the public’s confidence during times of economic hardship.“富兰克林总统称波儿为‘奇迹小姐’，因为她在经济危机期间提升了公众的信心。”可知答案，故选B。

5.通篇理解题。这篇短文首先在第二段介绍邓波儿在低片酬电影中的表演；在第三顿介绍六岁时为众人所熟知；第四段介绍她成为国家的外交官；第五段介绍她访问中国并发表了自己的自传；第六段介绍邓波儿在2014年2月10日逝世。按照顺序，故选C。

考点：人物传记类短文阅读。