The history of mankind has seen some of the most influential people in various areas, and here are some of them:
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928?May 28 , 2014) , an African-American, was an awardwinning author, poet, dancer, singer and movie actress. She became a writer after trying her hand at several occupations like a fry cook and a nightclub dancer. The first out of her seven autobiographies, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings , describes her life from the age of three to seventeen.
Steve Jobs
The biography of Steve Jobs, Steve Jobs was published in 2011. Jobs was the co-founder and the CEO of Apple Inc. It's the story of Steve Jobs' rise from being a college dropout to one of the greatest entrepreneurs (企业家)of the 20th century. It takes us into his journey from founding the NEXT, Inc. to his return to Apple, through a series of interviews with him, his family, friends, and colleagues.
Walt Disney
Walt Disney (December 5 , 1901 December 15 , 1966) was an American animator, producer, director, and voice artist. He's famous as the founder of cartoon films and more importantly, as the creator of Disneyland. Walt Disney : The Triumph of the American Imagination was published by Neal Gabler in 2006 and describes Disney's journey from being a contributing cartoonist for the school paper to the creator of Disney.
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn (May 4, 1929~January 20, 1993) was an award-winning actress, and fashion model. After working in many British movies, she rose to fame with a lead role in Roman Holiday in 1953. Enchantment: The Life of Audrey Hepburn was published in 2006. The biography provides details of her upbringing, her dancing career, and eventually her rise to stardom (明星地位).
1. What can we learn about Steve Jobs?
A. He left Apple Inc. at one time.
B. He built Apple Inc. alone in the 20th century.
C. He graduated from college with high grades.
D. He wrote and published his biography in 2011.
2. Which book is about the growth of a film star?
A. Steve Jobs.
B. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
C. Enchantment: The Life o f Audrey Hepburn.
D. Walt Disney : The Triumph of the American Imagination.
3. According to the text, all the other three persons except Steve Jobs .
A. got well-known in the field of literature
B. were the pioneers of their age in their field
C. faced hardships due to their mistakes in life
D. were involved in the film industry