III.阅读理解

　　Shirley Temple (1928-2014)，an American actress，was considered among the most successful child stars in the history of film.Born by an ambitious mother，Temple first appeared in a film at the age of three，and at six she starred in Stand Up and Cheer(1934)．Known and recognized for her ability to sing and tap dance in several films，Temple became a famous person in 1934.At the end of that year she was given a special Academy Award "in grateful recognition of her outstanding contribution"．

　　During the Great Depression of the 1930s，Temple was celebrated by an adoring public.At the height of her popularity，from 1935 to 1938，Temple was the biggest box­office attraction in Hollywood.Temple made a number of films as a teenager，but her appeal had faded，and the films were not successful.In 1949，Temple departed elegantly from Hollywood.

　　Two decades later，she reappeared into the spotlight(公众注意的中心) by announcing her qualification as a candidate for Congress.She lost the election，but Temple displayed her determination and went on to enjoy a long and successful career with the United Nations and the State Department.

　　After retirement(退休)，she responded that she was at peace with her life and proud of her accomplishments in two of the nation's most influential areas."If I had to do it all over again，" Shirley Temple once declared，"I wouldn't change anything."

　　【语篇解读】　本文主要讲述了美国著名演员秀兰·邓波儿的生平事迹。

　　1．Temple became famous at the age of ．

　　A．3　　　　　　　 B．6

　　C．10 D．21

　　B　[细节理解题。根据第一段可知，秀兰·邓波儿六岁时就主演电影出名，由此可知本题选B。]

　　2．What do we learn from Paragraph 2?

　　A．Temple was still popular in 1949.

B．Temple was a failure as a child star.