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3、America's child movie star Shirley Temple Black died late Monday evening at the age of 85. Her fans in China are also deeply saddened. Temple is just one example of movie stars that China adored, and still adores. Here's our editor's pick of the top movie stars who have influenced China.

1. Sylvester Stallone

Oh, Rambo! The first strong American man that China knew. His accented English, easily recognizable even for someone who doesn't speak English, and his eyes that never seemed to smile, makes him someone whom cannot be forgotten. He represented the strong American image, and even stirred a boxing and bodybuilding fever in China.

2.Charlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889 – December 25, 1977)

In the 20th century, it is not too much to say that Einstein made the greatest contributions to science, and not many would disagree that Chaplin did the same for film. He was the first actor that introduced edy to most Chinese viewers, and politically, he was also a close friend of China’s. His silent films broke the barrier of language and his form of art was recognized by all. It will be a difficult task to find a person in China who does not recognize Chaplin, even today.

3. Shirley Temple ( April 23, 1928 – February 10, xx)

When Chinese audiences saw this adorable child star for the first time on screen, Shirley Temple had already lived for more than half a century. In her movies, she was always alone or in trouble, but this adorable little blonde(金发女郎) could always resolve anything with her kindness, push away the fogginess and bring about light. The brand \Temple\was a product

of the Great Depression. People watched her act to forget their hardships as Temple entertained the poor, the rich, adults and children alike. Several decades later, when her films were screened in China, the effects were the same.

4. Audrey Hepburn( May 4, 1929 – January 20, 1993)

She will forever be the princess in Chinese people's hearts. Even to this day, a large number of tourists go to Rome to visit the Mouth of Truth with their lovers and eat ice cream on the Spanish Steps. Her sense of style seems to never go out of style. When she was alive, she was living perfection. Even after her death, she has remained an icon. That's something that only Audrey Hepburn is capable of.

9．According to the passage, who was most known for edy in China?

A. Sylvester Stallone B. Charlie Chaplin C. Shirley Temple D. Audrey Hepburn 10．What can we learn from the passage?

A. Sylvester Stallone taught boxing and bodybuilding and caused a fever in China. B. Charlie Chaplin was China’s close friend because he introduced edy to China. C. Audrey Hepburn’s movie made the Mouth of Truth and the Spanish Steps popular. D. Shirley Temple’s works can only help Americans forget hardships and enjoy life better. 11．What does the underlined word “icon” mean in the passage? A. symbol B. sign C. mystery D. heroine 12．In which part can we most probably read this passage? A. Art B. Columns C. Music & Theater D. Film &TV 【答案】 9．B 10．C 11．A 12．D 【解析】

文章报道了影响中国的一些著名的影星。

9．细节题：根据It will be a difficult task to find a person in China who does not recognize

Chaplin, even today.

4、Guide dogs are going to be available for the children who are unable to see normally in the UK for the first time, as the age limit is to be removed. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is to begin training dogs to help blind people under the age of 16.

The association says too many youngsters with impaired eyesight are lacking in independence. They have only a limited social life because of their disability. Giving some of them guide dogs at a younger age is intended to help them to widen their range of activities and to improve their sense of self-confidence and independence. Guide dogs for these teenagers will begin to be provided from next year. There has been an experimental project to test the use of guide dogs with younger people.

Charlotte, aged 14, was among the youngest guide dog owners. She had been gradually losing her eyesight since the age of eight, and lost her eyesight pletely this year. She has been assisted by a two-year-old guide dog. Charlotte used to have a long stick to help her move around, but having a guide dog allows her much more freedom and makes her feel safer.

However, the association says there is a worryingly patchy supply of services for the young blind people across the UK, and it calls for national standards to be introduced. As with adult blind people, only a small number of them are likely to be considered suitable for a guide dog. Most will continue to rely on extra help and training from education and social services.

13．We can learn from the text that owning guide dogs . A. may meet with difficulties sometimes

B. is beneficial to blind children’s development

C. became possible in the UK recently D. is quite universal in the UK

14．According to the text, Charlotte’s example proves that . A. it is necessary to carry out the experimental project B. guide dogs can get along well with disabled people C. the association’s opinion is not quite right D. youngsters need panions and friends

15．What does the underlined word “patchy” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Endless. B. Perfect. C. Inadequate. 16．What is the main idea of the text?

A. Blind people need guide dogs’ assistance in their daily life. B. Age limit for the blind to have guide dogs is to be removed. C. More guide dogs will be trained in the UK. D. The project of using guide dogs is to begin. 【答案】 13．B 14．A 15．C 16．B 【解析】

D. Diverse.