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Growing
up in Havana, Cuba, Mario Garcia was a well-known child actor. He was about 10
years old the first time he ever stepped on the set. It began with a chance
encounter. Mario had been sitting on a bench outside a studio in Havana,
waiting while his father and his band were performing.
Suddenly,
someone approached him and said, " We are trying to test for this
commercial. " So he got up and had an audition (试境). Even with no acting experience, it quickly felt like a natural
career path. From the commercial, he went on to be on TV series and a movie and
all that.
But
a revolution came and in its wake, his career was broken off. Mario was 15 when
he had to fly to America as a refugee (难民).
He landed in Miami, where he went to live with his aunt and uncle while his
parents stayed in Cuba. They joined him in Miami about a year later.
Mario
clearly recalled the day he left: Feb. 28, 1962. He was in high school that
first year in Florida. It was a challenge living in a foreign country with no
language, no parents and going to school. He had to go from being an actor to
being a waiter. He always went to an alley behind the restaurant and sat on a
wooden box and dried the tears with his apron. But Mario's optimism never
failed him. He went on to earn his Ph. D. in Spanish language and literature
from the University of Miami.
He
currently teaches journalism at Columbia University. Still, he said, " I'
m not giving up on getting a good part in a movie. " Mario's latest acting
job was as an extra in the new musical drama film In the Heights. He continues to audition for new roles.
(1)
What do we know about Mario's early acting career?
A . It had something to do with good luck.
B . It arose from his passion for acting.
C . It didn't arouse his interest in art at all.
D . It was driven by his urge to achieve fame.
(2)
What happened to Mario on February 28, 1962?
A . He involved himself in a revolution.
B . He failed to join his family in Miami.
C . He gave up his acting career completely.
D . He had to start a new life in America.
(3)
What can be learned about Mario's first year in Florida?
A . It was full of stories but interesting.
B . It was painful but ended in success.
C . It was hard and challenging for Mario.
D . It was a blow to Mario and his family.
(4)
What message does Mario's story mainly convey?
A . Ups and downs make one strong.
B . An optimistic man can stick it out.
C . Fame is a great thirst of the young.
D . Experience helps to promote excellence.
答案: A
D
C
B