1、Section Introduction,Vocabulary they would have listened to their agents or the studio powers.The friendship that grew out of the experience of making that film and The Sting four years later had its root in the fact that although there was an age difference,we both came from a tradition of theater
2、and live TV.We were respectful of craft(技艺 )and focused on digging into the characters we were going to play.Both of us had the qualities and virtues that are typical of American actors:humorous,aggressive,and making fun of each other but always with an underlying affection.Those were also at the co
3、re (核心)of our relationship off the screen.We shared the belief that if youre fortunate enough to have success,you should put something back he with his Newmans Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill,and me with Sundance and the institute and the festival.Paul and I di
4、dnt see each other all that regularly,but sharing that brought us together.We supported each other financially and by showing up at events.I last saw him a few months ago.Hed been in and out of the hospital.He and I both knew what the deal was,and we didnt talk about it.Ours was a relationship that
5、didnt need a lot of words.6.Why was the studio unwilling to give the role to the author at first?A.Paul Newman wanted it.B.The studio powers didnt like his agent.C.He wasnt famous enough.D.The director recommended someone else.答案:C解析:细节理解题。根据第一段第二句 “When the studio didnt want me for the film it want
6、ed somebody as well known as Paul.”可知,工作室不想把那个角色给作者的原因是他不出名,故 C 项正确。7.Why did Paul and the author have a lasting friendship?A.They were of the same age.B.They worked in the same theater.C.They were both good actors.D.They had similar characteristics.答案:D解析:细节理解题。根据第二段尤其是第三、四句 “Both of us had the qua
7、lities and virtuesThose were also at the core(核心) of our relationship off the screen.”可知,作者和 Paul有着相似的品质和美德,因而他们之间的友谊持久。故 D 项正确。8.What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to?A.Their belief.B.Their care for children.C.Their success.D.Their support for each other.答案:A解析:词义猜测题。本段讲的是他们共
8、同的信仰。开头说 “We shared the belief that.”,这里又说“but sharing that brought us together”,画线词 that 就是指他们共同的信仰(belief)。故 A 项正确。9.What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A.To show his love of films.B.To remember a friend.C.To introduce a new movie.D.To share his acting experience.答案:B解析:推理判断题。作者在开始讲述自己
9、第一次见到 Paul Newman 的情景,后面叙述两人的友谊,相同的性格,共同的信仰。最后一段提到最后一次见他。作者写作的目的就是怀念一位朋友,因此 B 项正确。五、七选五阅读理解We all see and hear about extraordinary people and wonder why we cant be like them.Its not the big things but small things that make someone extraordinary.1 Just because that youre the boss doesnt mean you are
10、 right every time.Learn to back up your ideas or decisions with reason.Use logic to explain things,not authority.By doing this your decisions might invite criticism,but you will also get an opportunity to improve.They are generous with praise.Remember the time when you worked really hard but got not
11、hing in return. 2 So every chance you get to praise someone,do it. They are helpful.Never hesitate to help someone. 3 Be specific:“I had the same problem with his coffee machine in the morning.I think I have figured out a way to make it work.” They apologize when needed.We all make mistakes,but what
12、 makes a person big is that he is ready to apologize. 4 Dont try to shift the blame.Just come out and say youre sorry. Theyre in charge of their emotions.Sometimes it is very important to stay silent,especially when youre angry.You dont want to end up saying things you didnt really mean to. 5 Never
13、be rash(轻率的) with words or actions. A.They are open to criticism.B.Dont try to hide behind excuses.C.It hurts when your efforts are not recognized.D.Before you say anything,consider others feelings.E.Give the person in front of you a smile and thank him or her.F.Give them a hand whenever they are in
14、 trouble.G.Dont say something not clear like,“Can I help you?”because they might say,“No,Im good.”答案:15 ACGBD六、语篇填空导学号 36224013It was a rainy night in New Orleans.At a bus station in the town,I watched a young girl 1. (cry) as her baggage was taken down.It seemed that she 2. (lose) her ticket.She cr
15、ied and begged them not to leave her there. The bus driver had a face of stone 3. no sign of wanting to help,and his heart was 4. (sure) the same.“Losing your ticket is like losing your money,”he said,leaving the girl in the rain.Then an old Indian stood 5. and blocked the drivers way,and would not
16、let him pass 6. he said what he had to say.“How can you leave that girl out there?You cant leave her alone.You will meet your schedule,7. she might meet her end.”The driver still didnt care about the young girls problem.Then the old gentleman bought 8. a ticket and helped her put away the baggage.“H
17、ow can I repay 9. your kindness?”the girl said.“We are strangers and we wont meet again.A mere thank you doesnt seem enough.”He replied,“What goes around comes around.” This is what Ive learnedWhatever you give,you will get it back.Always be 10. (help) and kind to others,and well be helped in the future. 答案:1.crying 2.had lost 3.with 4.surely 5.up 6.before 7.but 8.her 9.for 10.helpful