Unit 2 Working the land learning about language课时作业

一、阅读理解

文体 记叙文 题材 人物故事 　　For only the second time in her life，actress Olivia Holt,15，traveled to New York-this time to catch the award－winning Disney Broadway show Newises.Adriana Palmieri，the reporter from Time for Kids(TFK)，was there with Olivia and interviewed Olivia about the experience and her career."I think the show is inspiring other people to make a big influence on the world today，"Olivia told TFK.

　　Olivia is no stranger to the stage.This young star started acting at age three，and progressed from a small stage to a hit TV show，Disney XD's Kickin'It.But even today she gets pre－show jitters(紧张)．She conquers her nervousness by staying positive."I end up just keeping my head up and seeing where it takes me and usually，it takes me to a good place where I'm not so nervous，"Olivia said.

　　Olivia grew up in Mississippi but moved to Los Angeles recently to pursue her career."It was a big transition for me because I grew up in a small town，"Olivia said.But now，she's living her dream as an actress.When asked about advice for other aspiring actors，the young performer said，"Just stay positive and stay confident.If you know that you're powerful enough to conquer your fears and stay happy，that will lead you in the right way."

　　Olivia regularly stars in a Disney XD show called Kickin'It.She plays the fearless black belt Kim."I think she is such an incredible girl and I look up to her."Olivia said about her character."She is so powerful and confident."

　　[语篇解读]　本文是一篇记叙文。迪士尼新晋少女明星奥利维娅·霍尔特三岁就开始登台演出，不过，直到今天，她在演出前仍然会感到紧张。但是，通过保持积极、平静的心态她克服了自己的紧张心理。

　　1．Why did Olivia go to New York?

　　A．To go on a holiday.

　　B．To attend an interview.

　　C．To enjoy a show.

　　D．To meet her friends.

解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第一句For only the second time in her life，actress Olivia Holt,15，traveled to New York-this time to catch the award－winning Disney Broadway show Newises.可知，15岁的女演员奥利维娅·霍尔特第二次去纽约是去看获奖的迪士尼百老汇演出《报童传奇》。故C项正确。