1、第 2次作业一、阅读理解单项选择题（本大题共 100分，共 10 小题，每小题 10 分）1. Most Americans find the idea of arranged marriages difficult to understand or accept. They believe that two people should marry for love, after a period of dating or courtship. During that period, the prospective marriage partners are supposed to learn
2、 enough about each other to decide whether or not they will be able to build a successful marriage. Today in America, it is common for people to live together as a way of preparing for marriage. The idea of an arranged marriage seems very old-fashioned indeed.But arent all marriages arranged in one
3、way or another? In the United States marriages are seldom formally arranged, but quite a lot of informal arranging goes on before two people become husband and wife. People who get married are introduced to each other by friends. These friends have already decided that the two people are right for e
4、ach other and arrange for them to meet. In the United States this kind of arrangement is very common. Because friends have such great influence, their approval of a dating partner is very important.Families also exert open and subtle pressures on their children to influence their choices of marriage
5、 partners. Parents often arrange dates for their own children. One parent often tells a friend about her beautiful daughter or handsome son. Also, parents can meet the perfect marriage prospect for their son or daughter through business relationships. Since parents often assist their children financ
6、ially, they feel that they have the right to help the bride and groom select where they will live, what type of furniture they will purchase, and what their life-style will be like. (1). Most Americans think that arranged marriages are _. A. understandable B. acceptable C. unavoidable D. old fashion
7、ed (2). According to this passage, the prospective marriage partners _. A. often write to each other B. often attend formal parties together C. often meet each other D. often discuss problems together (3). Which of the flowing is TRUE according to this passage?_ A. Marriages are usually arranged by
8、parents in America. B. No arranging goes on before two people get married. C. Only one formal arrangement takes place before two people get married. D. There are usually a lot of informal arrangements before two people get married. (4). Which of the following is NOT true?_ A. Parents often try to in
9、fluence their childrens marriages. B. Open arranged marriages are unusual in the U.S. C. Friends sometimes play some role in getting two people together who may get married later. D. Parents never care much about their childrens marriages. (5). Which of the following can be inferred from the last pa
10、ragraph?_A. Social class has much influence on marriages. B. Nationality has much influence on marriages. C. Knowledge has much influence on marriages. D. Age has much influence on marriages. 2. Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to a young person thi
11、nking of going on the stage is “Dont!“ But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act, although the chances of his becoming famous are small. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama school. Usually only students who show promise and talent are accepted, and the course
12、lasts two years. Then the young actor or actress takes up work with a repertory company, usually as an assistant stage manager. This means doing everything that there is to do in the theatre: painting scenery, looking after the furniture, publicity, taking care of the costumes, and even acting in ve
13、ry small parts. It is very hard work indeed, the hours are long and the salary is tiny. But young actors with the stage in their blood are happy, waiting for the chance of work with a better company, or perhaps in films or television.Of course, some people have remarkable chances which lead to fame
14、and success without this long and tedious training. Connie Pratt, for example, was just an ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory. A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop, as he drove past in his big car. He told the chauffeur to stop, and he got out to s
15、peak to the girl. He asked her if she would like to go to the film studio to do a test, and at first she thought he was joking. Then she got angry and said she would call the police. It took t he producer twenty minutes to convince Connie that he was serious. Then an appointment was made for her to
16、go to the studio the next day. The test was successful. They gave her elocution lessons and within a few weeks she was playing the leading part opposite one of the most famous actors of the day. Of course, she was given a more dramatic name, which is now world-famous. But chances like this happen on
17、ce in a blue moon! (1). The reason why young people should be discouraged from becoming actors is that _. A. actors are very determined people B. the course at the drama school lasts two years C. acting is very hard work D. there are already too many actors (2). Why is an assistant stage managers jo
18、b difficult?_ A. Because he has to do everything. B. Because he has to work long hours every day. C. Because he will not be happy. D. Because he has to wait for another chance. (3). Usually only students who _are accepted. A. have received good education B. are hard-working C. are talented and promi
19、sing D. are good-mannered (4). “Then she got angry and said she would call the police“. This sentence shows that _. A. She totally disbelieved the proposal B. The man acted with an ill purpose C. The man forced her into his big car D. She was a nervous woman (5). The phrase “once in a blue moon“ ref
20、ers to _.A. once in a full moon B. once for a while C. once for a long time D. once and for all 3. NEW YORK (Variety)-Eight years after his death, prolific science-fiction author Isaac Asimov has suddenly arrived as a hot Hollywood commodity, with screen deals for his novels and short stories landin
21、g all over town.A deal dosed late last week at Warner Bros to adapt the Asimov short story “The Ugly Little Boy“ into a film. The picture will be produced by Denise DiNovi and Demi Moore as a starting vehicle for Moore.In other recent deals, Fox has optioned Asimovs most popular novel series, “Found
22、ation, for Shekhar Kaput (“Elizabeth“) to direct; Paramount is working on turning “End of Eternity“ into a film that Ridley Scott (“Gladiator“) will likely direct from a script by “Total Recall“ co-writer Gary Goldman; and Sony Pictures Family Entertainment is developing into an animated film series
23、 “Norby, the Mixed Up Robot,“ a series of 10 childrens novels that Asimov wrote with his wife Janet, wholl act as creative consultant.Most of the deals will be worth seven-figure paydays if the films get made.Asimov wrote more than 460 works in either book or short-story form. While he wrote some no
24、nfiction and mysteries, his speciality was sci-fi, with futuristic stories that were alien-free and high on pro-humanistic themes.His work has influenced many prominent sci-fi filmmakers, but Asimov action had been sparse. The most recent adaptation was the Robin Williams picture “Bicentennial Man.“
25、 Part of the reason was that Asimov s sole passion was his books and his family. He was hardly pushy(进取心的) about getting his works adapted, known to grant film options for as little as $50.The catalyst for the surge in screen activity is that Asimovs estate is now represented by Crested By, a partne
26、rship created 1- 1/2 years ago by Vince Gerardis and Ralph Vicinanza, who currently handle the screen rights of about 200 major sci-fi, fantasy and horror authors. (1). What is the article mainly about?_ A. Asimov and his works. B. Asimov and Hollywood filmmakers. C. Asimov and American show busines
27、s. D. The popularity of Ashuovs works. (2). Paragraph 3 mainly talks about_. A. the agreements between Asimovs wife and the Hollywood producers B. the films that will be shot on Asimovs works C. the producers that will shoot the films D. the works flint will be adapted into films (3). Asimov mainly wrote_. A. science fiction B. mystery C. short story D. nonfiction (4). Whats Asimovs attitude to the adaptation of his works into films?_ A. He was ardent about the adaptation. B. He was indifferent to the adaptations. C. He disagreed to the adaptations.
