“I’ve changed my mind. I wanted to have a telescope, but now I want my dad back.” Lucien Lawrence’s letter to Father Christmas, written after his father had been knifed to death outside his school gate, must have touched everyone’s heart. Lucien went on to say that without his father he couldn’t see the stars in the sky. When those we love depart from us, we cannot see the stars for a while.
But Lucien, the stars are still there, and one day, when you are older and your tears have gone, you will see them again. And, in a strange way, I expect that you will find your father there too, either in your mind or heart. I find that my parents, who died years ago, still linger (留连) in many of my dreams and that I think of them perhaps more than I ever did when they were alive. I still live to please them and I’m still surprised by their reactions. I remember that when I became a professor, I was so proud, or rather so pleased with myself that I couldn’t wait to cable my parents. The reply was a long time in coming, but when it did, all my mother said was “I hope this means that now you will have more time for the children!” I haven’t forgotten. The values of my parents still live on.
It makes me pause and think about how I will live on in the hearts and minds of my children and of those for whom I care. Would I have been as ready as Philip Lawrence has been to face the aggressors(入侵者), and to lay down my life for those in my care? How many people would want me back for Christmas? It’s a serious thought, which gives me pause.
I pray silently, sometimes, in the dead of night, that ancient cry of a poet “Deliver my soul from the sword and my darling from the power of the dog.” Yet I know death comes to us all, and sometimes comes suddenly. We must therefore plan to live together, but live as if we will die tomorrow. We live on, I’m sure, in the lives of those we loved, and therefore we ought to have a care for what they will remember and what they will treasure. If more parents knew this in their hearts to be true, there might be fewer knives on our streets today.
【小题1】 According to the whole text we can see that the first paragraph ___________.
A.puts forward the subject of the text |
B.shows the author’s pity on the kid |
C.serves as an introduction to the discussion |
D.makes a clear statement of the author’s views |
A.how much he misses his parents now |
B.why his parents often appear in his dream |
C.when Lucien will get over all his sadness |
D.how proud he was when he succeeded in life |
A.Proud. | B.Happy. | C.Disappointed. | D.Worried. |
A.to leave a precious memory to the people related |
B.to have a high sense of duty to the whole society |
C.to care what others will remember and treasure |
D.to share happiness and sadness with his family |
A.Call on criminals and murderers to lay down their guns. |
B.Advise parents stay with their children safely at home. |
C.Spend every day meaningfully in memory of death. |
D.Try to keep violence and murder far away from society. |
科目:高中英语 来源:英语教研室 题型:050
He is only 20 years old, but has already had five years of experience in the world of entertainment. He is Edison Chan(陈冠希).
Edison Chan has attracted much attention since joining entertainment circles(娱乐圈). His attrac-tive appearance has certainly helped, but he's also
received help from heavyweights like the Chairman of Emperor Entertainment Albert Yueng and superstar Jackie Chan. Even late movie and pop idol(偶象)Leslie Cheung(张国荣)once wrote songs for him.
With such support, Edison slid easily into the industry--singing, acting and filming in commercials. He soon became one of Hong Kong's most popular rising stars. His big break came with his performance in “Infernal(恐怖的)Affairs”Another milestone was “Twins Effect”, which took over 15 million Hong Kong dollars in its opening week,
Edison had always dreamt of being a basketball player, but he was forced by his father to model and act from an early age. When he was 15 years old, he shot a commercial with Hong Kong superstar Leon Lai(黎明), which attracted the atten-tion of Emperor Entertainment.
But not satisfied with acting alone, Edison has turned his hand to singing. He is finding time between shoots to make his album and music video. He said he thoroughly enjoyed himself when he was busy working.
This young boy said, “I think that now I can better understand what it is to be an actor and know more about the media(媒体). I've changed a lot since I first entered the circle. Therefore I will try my best to keep up a good relationship with the media. But they should know there are always some things I can't say. Sometimes they say things that aren't true, but I don't care. I hope they can realize I'm also an ordinary person.”
With this “I don't care”attitude, Edison has built his career on his public image of being a cool, bad boy.
(1)Which of the following is NOT the reason for Edison Chan's success?
[ ]
A.His good looks.
B.The help from some famous people.
C.His own efforts.
D.His young age.
(2)What can we learn about Edison Chan from the passage?
[ ]
A.He wanted to be an actor as a young boy.
B.He doesn't like singing.
C.He doesn't care what the media says.
D.He is a bad boy.
(3)What is the best title for the passage?
[ ]
A.The Secret of Edison Chan's Success
B.Idol of Today in Entertainment World:Edison Chan
C.I Don't Care
D.Edison Chan and Media
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科目:高中英语 来源:2011-2012学年福建省福州八中高二下学期期末考试英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
The fictional Chinese-American detective Charlie Chan was the subject of popular books and movies for many decades. In recent years, however, the character has been criticized as an ill image of Asian-Americans.
Yunte Huang, an English professor at the University of California, says that’s not the case. He has been exploring the character and real-life policeman who inspired him.
Charlie Chan has been a familiar character to readers and film-goers, beginning in the 1920s. The detective solved crimes around the world in more than 40 films through the 1940s, and with the invention of television, found a new audience in the 1950s and 1960s.
Huang discovered Charlie Chan through books by American author Earl Derr Biggers, who created the character.
“One day, I happened to find two Charlie Chan novels. At that point I thought I knew that he was a negative character against Asians, but when I read the book,” he says, “I was immediately attracted. Ever since then, I’ve been a fan of Charlie Chan.”
As a fan of the books and films, Huang was surprised to learn that Charlie Chan was based on a real detective named Chang Apana, who was born to Chinese parents in Hawaii around 1871. Apana worked as a cowboy, and joined the Honolulu police force in 1898.
“He almost immediately became a local legend because as a former cowboy,” says Huang, “he would walk the most dangerous areas in Chinatown carrying a bullwhip(皮鞭)instead of a gun. He didn’t need that.”
Although some say the image of Charlie Chan, with his broken English, is embarrassing for Asian-Americans, Huang believes Chan’s broken English and unusual ancient sayings were part of his charm(魅力).
“Let me just quote(引用)a few – ‘Actions speak louder than French,’ or ‘Mind like parachute (降落伞). Only function when open.’ Charlie Chan always owes these instructive sayings to Confucius’ eastern wisdom.
For Huang, the fictional Charlie Chan is highly entertaining, while the real-life policeman, Chang Apana, is a Chinese-American success, whose story is worth telling.
【小题1】The passage mainly talks about ______________.
A.how Yunte Huang discovered Charlie Chan |
B.how Charlie Chan became famous in the US |
C.what Yunte Huang thought of Charlie Chan |
D.how a cowboy became a famous detective |
A.was a character in books and movies based on a real detective |
B.was a famous actor starring in movies beginning from the 1920s |
C.was a famous detective solving crimes all over the world |
D.was a Chinese immigrant who became a local legend |
A.he had his personal charm |
B.he liked being a cowboy |
C.he was not a true policeman |
D.a bullwhip was more useful |
A.American author Earl Derr Biggers gave an ill picture of Asian-Americans |
B.Yunte Huang believes Charlie Chan represents Asian wisdom in some way |
C.Chan’s story was more popular with TV audience than readers and film-goers |
D.Charlie Chan became an ill image of Asian-Americans when it first appeared. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012-2013学年广东省佛山一中高二上学期期中考试英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
Some diaries from Jackie Chan’s blog
January 4, 2009
Lately I’ve been busy in Beijing having meetings to discuss my new movie. I also attended John Wu’s ceremony(典礼)of his new movie, Red Cliff, which took two years to complete. I’m good friends with the director John Wu and the main actor Tony Leung.
January 5, 2009
Today I went to record a television program for Beijing TV called Volunteers Across China. This TV program is a large-scale reality show that is based on the idea that “good people reap good rewards” and it hopes to encourage people to be more aware and help the “good people” who are in difficult situations.
January 6, 2009
I’m very pleased to announce that my Jackie Chan automobile website is set up and officially operating! I hope that through this automotive website, I can get in touch with more people who want to buy cars.
January 7, 2009
Today, I went to record a song called Zhongguo Nian. This song was written by Chang Shilei. I sing this song together with Tan Jing. Chang Shilei is a naturally talented musician. He also has an interesting habit. His piano is placed next to his bed. When he wakes up, he plays the piano until he’s tired, and then he lies down on his bed to sleep.
January 9, 2009
Today I met with the producer and director of Longwei Xiaozi ,and I also brought along my friend’s daughter for a screen test. Although my friend’s daughter grew up in China, her English is very good and it just happened by chance that this movie needs a young actress for a part, so I took her along to audition(试演).
【小题1】What might be the best title for this passage?
A.My new movie. | B.My busy life. |
C.My good friend. | D.My favorite song. |
A.find some rich people who are able to help the poor. |
B.encourage people to look after the young. |
C.ask people to help “good people” who are in trouble. |
D.make China more and more famous all over the word. |
A.tell sb sth officially |
B.tell sb what you think |
C.tell sb to do sth |
D.say that sth must happen |
A.John Wu. | B.Tony Leung. | C.Chang Shilei. | D.Tan Jing. |
A.It took the author two years to finish the movie Red Cliff. |
B.People who are in trouble can ask Beijing TV for help. |
C.Chang Shilei is a famous actor who is good at playing the piano. |
D.Longwei Xiaozi needs a young actress for a part who can speak English well. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2014届广东省高二上学期期中考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Some diaries from Jackie Chan’s blog
January 4, 2009
Lately I’ve been busy in Beijing having meetings to discuss my new movie. I also attended John Wu’s ceremony(典礼)of his new movie, Red Cliff, which took two years to complete. I’m good friends with the director John Wu and the main actor Tony Leung.
January 5, 2009
Today I went to record a television program for Beijing TV called Volunteers Across China. This TV program is a large-scale reality show that is based on the idea that “good people reap good rewards” and it hopes to encourage people to be more aware and help the “good people” who are in difficult situations.
January 6, 2009
I’m very pleased to announce that my Jackie Chan automobile website is set up and officially operating! I hope that through this automotive website, I can get in touch with more people who want to buy cars.
January 7, 2009
Today, I went to record a song called Zhongguo Nian. This song was written by Chang Shilei. I sing this song together with Tan Jing. Chang Shilei is a naturally talented musician. He also has an interesting habit. His piano is placed next to his bed. When he wakes up, he plays the piano until he’s tired, and then he lies down on his bed to sleep.
January 9, 2009
Today I met with the producer and director of Longwei Xiaozi ,and I also brought along my friend’s daughter for a screen test. Although my friend’s daughter grew up in China, her English is very good and it just happened by chance that this movie needs a young actress for a part, so I took her along to audition(试演).
1.What might be the best title for this passage?
A. My new movie. B. My busy life.
C. My good friend. D. My favorite song.
2. The TV program Volunteers Across China tries to
A. find some rich people who are able to help the poor.
B. encourage people to look after the young.
C. ask people to help “good people” who are in trouble.
D. make China more and more famous all over the word.
3.The underlined word “announce” in the third paragraph means
A. tell sb sth officially
B. tell sb what you think
C. tell sb to do sth
D. say that sth must happen
4.With whom does the author sing the song Zhongguo Nian ?
A. John Wu. B. Tony Leung. C. Chang Shilei. D. Tan Jing.
5.What can we infer from the text?
A. It took the author two years to finish the movie Red Cliff.
B. People who are in trouble can ask Beijing TV for help.
C. Chang Shilei is a famous actor who is good at playing the piano.
D. Longwei Xiaozi needs a young actress for a part who can speak English well.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2013届福建省高二下学期期末考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
The fictional Chinese-American detective Charlie Chan was the subject of popular books and movies for many decades. In recent years, however, the character has been criticized as an ill image of Asian-Americans.
Yunte Huang, an English professor at the University of California, says that’s not the case. He has been exploring the character and real-life policeman who inspired him.
Charlie Chan has been a familiar character to readers and film-goers, beginning in the 1920s. The detective solved crimes around the world in more than 40 films through the 1940s, and with the invention of television, found a new audience in the 1950s and 1960s.
Huang discovered Charlie Chan through books by American author Earl Derr Biggers, who created the character.
“One day, I happened to find two Charlie Chan novels. At that point I thought I knew that he was a negative character against Asians, but when I read the book,” he says, “I was immediately attracted. Ever since then, I’ve been a fan of Charlie Chan.”
As a fan of the books and films, Huang was surprised to learn that Charlie Chan was based on a real detective named Chang Apana, who was born to Chinese parents in Hawaii around 1871. Apana worked as a cowboy, and joined the Honolulu police force in 1898.
“He almost immediately became a local legend because as a former cowboy,” says Huang, “he would walk the most dangerous areas in Chinatown carrying a bullwhip(皮鞭)instead of a gun. He didn’t need that.”
Although some say the image of Charlie Chan, with his broken English, is embarrassing for Asian-Americans, Huang believes Chan’s broken English and unusual ancient sayings were part of his charm(魅力).
“Let me just quote(引用)a few – ‘Actions speak louder than French,’ or ‘Mind like parachute (降落伞). Only function when open.’ Charlie Chan always owes these instructive sayings to Confucius’ eastern wisdom.
For Huang, the fictional Charlie Chan is highly entertaining, while the real-life policeman, Chang Apana, is a Chinese-American success, whose story is worth telling.
1.The passage mainly talks about ______________.
A.how Yunte Huang discovered Charlie Chan |
B.how Charlie Chan became famous in the US |
C.what Yunte Huang thought of Charlie Chan |
D.how a cowboy became a famous detective |
2.According to the passage, we know that Charlie Chan __________.
A.was a character in books and movies based on a real detective |
B.was a famous actor starring in movies beginning from the 1920s |
C.was a famous detective solving crimes all over the world |
D.was a Chinese immigrant who became a local legend |
3.Chang Apana didn’t need a gun as a weapon because__________.
A.he had his personal charm |
B.he liked being a cowboy |
C.he was not a true policeman |
D.a bullwhip was more useful |
4.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A.American author Earl Derr Biggers gave an ill picture of Asian-Americans |
B.Yunte Huang believes Charlie Chan represents Asian wisdom in some way |
C.Chan’s story was more popular with TV audience than readers and film-goers |
D.Charlie Chan became an ill image of Asian-Americans when it first appeared. |
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