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Here are four English books about western celebrities.
WhoWasDavidBowie?
David Bowie,born David Robert Jones in South London on January 8,1947,wasn’t just an incredible singer;he had an amazing talent for keeping his fans happily guessing about what he would do next.He alternated(交替)between different kinds of music with ease and established a successful acting career.
WhoIsJimmyCarter?
Everyone was rather surprised when small-town farmer Jimmy Carter first announced that he’d be running for the President in 1976.When Jimmy told his mother,she replied,“President of what?”But this former naval officer and governor of Georgia was ready for the role.In this book,readers will learn about Jimmy Carter’s life as a farmer,a Sunday School teacher,a president,a Nobel Prize winner,and more.
WhoWasWaltWhitman?
Walt Whitman was a printer,a journalist,an editor,and a teacher.But today,he’s recognized as one of America’s founding poets,a man who changed American literature forever.Throughout his life,Walt journeyed everywhere,taking in all that America had to offer.Though hated and misunderstood by many at the time,Walt’s writing introduced an entirely new writing style.
WhoWasErnestHemingway?
Ernest Hemingway wasn’t just a novelist.He was a hunter and a fisherman;he served as an ambulance driver during World War Ⅰ;he worked as a reporter during the civil war in Spain in the 1930s.All of these experiences had such an important impact on Ernest’s life that he used them as inspiration for some of his most famous novels,including TheSunAlsoRises,AFarewelltoArms,and TheOldManandtheSea.
21.How did Jimmy Carter’s mother feel about her son’s announcement?
A.Worried. B.Delighted. C.Disappointed. D.Surprised.
22.What had a great influence on Ernest Hemingway’s writing?
A.His family of origin. B.His life experiences.
C.His hobbies and interests. D.His education background.
23.What did the four people have in common?
A.They came from America. B.They were fond of literature.
C.They liked trying new things. D.They showed interest in music.
