One of the most well-known directors of our time is Stephen Spielberg. He was born in Cincinnati on 18 December 1946. His father was an electric engineer(工程师) and his mother was a performing pianist. His sister, Anne Spielberg, became a screen writer who wrote the stories for many famous films.
Stephen had always wanted to be a director ever since he was a young boy. When he was just 13 years old, he made a 40-minute film. It won a local competition. Three years later, he produced a film called Firelight, which made one hundred dollars’ profit (利润) at the cinema in his hometown. Many of the ideas from this film were later used for one of his most famous films called Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
When he was 18 years old, he wanted to go to film school so that he could improve his skills and become an even better director. Unluckily, he was unsuccessful in getting a place at this school so he went to a university(大学) in California to study English. Even though he had failed to get into the school he wanted to go to, he didn’t let this stop him following his dream to become a great director.
Stephen Spielberg has directed many films since his first major(主要的) film in 1976. He now owns many different businesses, most of which are involved(涉及) in the film industry.
【1】What is Stephen Spielberg?
A. A famous director. B. A famous performing pianist.
C. He was born in Cincinnati. D. A screen writer.
【2】Who wrote the stories for films?
A. Stephen Spielberg. B. Stephen Spielberg’s father.
C. Stephen Spielberg’s mother. D. Stephen Spielberg’s sister.
【3】Why did little Stephen Spielberg want to go to film school?
A. He liked film school.
B. He wanted to be an actor.
C. He could improve his skills and become an even better director.
D. His parents wanted him to become a director.
【4】Was Stephen Spielberg successful in getting a place at the film school?
A. Yes, he was. B. No, he wasn’t. C. Yes, he won. D. No, he didn’t.
【5】How long has Stephen Spielberg directed films?
A. In 1976. B. 63 years. C. Over 40 years. D. 18 years.
【答案】【1】A
【2】D
【3】C
【4】B
【5】C
【解析】这是一篇人物传记，介绍了史蒂文·斯皮尔伯格。1946年12月18日生于美国俄亥俄州的辛辛那提市，犹太人血统，电影导演、编剧和电影制作人。他是世界知名导演之一。自从1976年导演第一部大片以来，史蒂文·斯皮尔伯格导演了很多电影。他现在拥有许多不同的业务，其中大部分涉及电影业。
【1】细节理解题。根据第一段首句“One of the most well-known directors of our time is Stephen Spielberg.”可知，Stephen Spielberg是一位著名的导演，故答案为A。
【2】细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“His sister, Anne Spielberg, became a screen writer who wrote the stories for many famous films.”可知，Stephen Spielberg的妹妹是一个银幕作家，为许多著名的电影写故事。故答案为D。
【3】细节理解题。根据第三段首句“When he was 18 years old, he wanted to go to film school so that he could improve his skills and become an even better director.”可知，Stephen Spielberg想去上电影学校，这样他就可以提高自己的技能，成为一个更好的导演。故答案为C。
【4】细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“Unluckily, he was unsuccessful in getting a place at this school...”可知，Stephen Spielberg在电影学校没有获取成功，答案为B。
【5】细节判断题。根据第四段第一句“Stephen Spielberg has directed many films since his first major （主要的）film in 1976.”可推断出，到现在为止，已经40多年，故答案选C。