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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(技艺)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(核心)of our relationship off the screen.
We shared the brief 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 have similar charactertics.
(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 test?
A . To show his love of films.
B . To remember a friend.
C . To introduce a new movie.
D . To share his acting experience.
答案: C
D
A
B