For the first time in Hong Kong’s history, an entertainer has been written into middle school textbooks. He is considered one of the best actors in Hong Kong. Yes, he is Chow Yun-fat.
The example of his long hard struggle for success has been used in a chapter in a Hong Kong middle school textbook. Using his experience, students can learn to make the most of their time and grab every opportunity to succeed.
On hearing about this, Chow said happily, “I really hope that my experiences can make young people understand that one should not be afraid of difficulties and setbacks, for they are the only way to success.”
Indeed, Chow has traveled a long and difficult path to reach his success. In 1955, he was born into a poor family in Hong Kong. When he was 17, he had to leave school. He worked in a number of jobs---- as a postman, camera salesman and taxi driver. These experiences paved the way for him to play all kinds of roles later in life.
Chow broke into the film industry in the late 1970s. He was one of the hardest working actors and starred in a number of popular TV dramas and films including” Shanghai Bund” and “ A Better Tomorrow”. Since 1985, he has won many awards including Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards and Hong Kong Film Awards.
In 1995, he went to Hollywood. Although he was already in his 40s, he had to learn English. He even put chopsticks in his mouth to practice pronouncing certain sounds.
His film, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, began to gain him more fame and recognition around the world. In 1998, the mayor of Chicago set aside January 12 as Chow Yun-fat Day.”
1. Chow Yun-fat has been written into middle school textbooks mainly because ___.
A. he plays best in Hong Kong
B. his experiences are very special
C he keeps on struggling for success
D. he is well thought of
2. Chow Yun-fat felt ___ when he learned that he had been written into middle school text
books.
A. surprised B. sad C. shy D. happy
3. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Chow Yun-fat is proud of his success.
B. Chow Yun-fat is popular both at home and abroad.
C. Chow Yun-fat prefers to make a living by selling cameras rather than by performing.
D. Chow Yun-fat has won more awards than other actors.
4. The underlined sentence suggests ___.
A. chopsticks if of great help to practice English pronunciation
B. Chow Yun-fat is willing to struggle with difficulties
C. Chow Yun-fat has suffered a lot since he went to Hollywood
D. it is hard for a person who is over 40 years old to learn spoken English
5. The author wrote this passage to ___.
A. introduce Chow’s way to success
B. praise Chow for his excellent performance
C. call on people to learn from Chow
D. show why Chow is popular