A
I first met Paul Newman in 1968, when George Roy Hill, the director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, introduced us in New York City. When the studio didn’t want me for the film—it wanted somebody as well-known as Paul—he stood up for me. I don’t know how many people would have done that; they would have listened to their agents or the studio powers.
The friendship that grew out of the experience of making that film and The Sting four years later had its root in the fact that although there was an age difference, we both came from a tradition of theater and live TV. We were respectful of craft and focused on digging into the characters we were going to play. Both of us had the qualities and virtues that are typical of American actors: humorous, aggressive, and making fun of each other—but always with an underlying affection. Those were also at the core of our relationship off the screen.
We shared the belief that if you’re fortunate enough to have success, you should put something back—he with his Newman’s Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill, and me with Sundance and the institute and the festival. Paul and I didn’t see each other all that regularly, but sharing that brought us together. We supported each other financially and by showing up at events.
I last saw him a few months ago. He’d been in and out of the hospital. He and I both knew what the deal was, and we didn’t talk about it. Ours was a relationship that didn’t need a lot of words.
1. Why was the studio unwilling to give the role to author at first?
A. Paul Newman wanted it. B. The studio powers didn’t like his agent.
C. He wasn’t famous enough. D. The director recommended someone else.
2. Why did Paul and the author have a lasting friendship?
A. They were of the same age. B. They worked in the same theater.
C. They were both good actors. D. They had similar characteristics.
3. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Their belief. B. Their care for children.
C. Their success. D. Their support for each other.
4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To show his love of films. B. To remember a friend.
C. To introduce a new movie. D. To share his acting experience.
5. When did I first meet Paul Newman?
A. 1966 B. 1967 C. 1968 D. 1969
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C
【解析】
是一篇记叙文。本文主要介绍了作者的朋友Paul Newman和作者之间的友谊。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“When the studio didn’t want me for the film—it wanted somebody as well-known as Paul—he stood up for me.(当制片厂不想让我出演这部电影时——它想让保罗这样的知名人物出演——他支持我)”可知，制片厂一开始不愿意把这个角色给作者，因为作者不够有名。故选C。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“We were respectful of craft and focused on digging into the characters we were going to play. Both of us had the qualities and virtues that are typical of American actors: humorous, aggressive, and making fun of each other—but always with an underlying affection. Those were also at the core of our relationship off the screen.(我们尊重技巧，专注于挖掘我们将要扮演的角色。我们俩都具有典型的美国演员的品质和美德：幽默、有进取心、拿对方开玩笑——但总是带着一种潜在的感情。这些也是我们荧幕外关系的核心)”可知，保罗和作者友谊持久，是因为他们有相似的性格。故选D。
【3题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“We shared the belief that if you’re fortunate enough to have success, you should put something back—he with his Newman’s Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill, and me with Sundance and the institute and the festival. (我们都有一个信仰，如果你很幸运地获得了成功，你就应该付出一些东西——他有自己的纽曼食品和为重病儿童设立的Hole in the Wall，而我有圣丹斯电影节、协会和节日)”以及“Paul and I didn’t see each other all that regularly, but sharing”可知，保罗和作者并不是经常见面，但互相分享这一信仰让他们走到了一起，故that指代前面提到的“the belief”。故选A。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“I last saw him a few months ago. He’d been in and out of the hospital. He and I both knew what the deal was, and we didn’t talk about it. Ours was a relationship that didn’t need a lot of words.(我最后一次见到他是几个月前。他频繁出入医院。他和我都知道是怎么回事，但我们没谈过。我们的关系不需要太多的言语)”结合文章主要介绍了作者的朋友Paul Newman和作者之间的友谊。可推知，作者写文章是为了怀念这位朋友。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“I first met Paul Newman in 1968(我第一次见到Paul Newman是在1968年)”可知，作者在1968年第一次遇到Paul Newman。故选C。
