A
I am a perfectionist. I always try to do as much research as possible for role. For Taxi Driver I did actually drive a cab for a few weeks. It probably wasn’t necessary, but it was something I wanted to do.
I’ve realized how important it is to appreciate the things your parents leave behind. My father, Robert DeNiro Snr, died in 1993. Since then, I’ve kept his studio intact, just the way he left it. I thought about getting rid of it, but my family and I gathered there after his death and realized the reality is different to seeing it in pictures, so it stayed.
There is much more opportunity now than when I was starting out. There really was only TV and films made in California. Now the Internet has created so many more opportunities for actors.
I learned a lot about being a father from my father. I knew he loved me. It was important for me to know that, so I know it’s important for my kids to know it, too. I give my kids space, but we do spend a lot of time together. I guess I can be firm when necessary. I have four grandchildren and six children so I know what I’m talking about.
I understand why people use social media, but I don’t. No way! I don’t watch much TV or go to the movies either. To me, they’re just another distraction. And I have enough of those to worry about without all that staff as well.
Fame is not an issue for me these days. When I was younger, I found the attention difficult to deal with, but I’m mostly OK with it now. I go around quite freely and people may say “hello” or want a photo and that’s fine for me.
1. What does the author do?
A. A taxi driver B. A perfect researcher C. A studio artist D. A devoted actor
2. Which of the followings about the author is true?
A. He has kept a balance between his work and family life
B. He has been unable to leave his father’s studio as it was
C. He has never been strict with his grandchildren.
D. He has attached great importance to his reputation these days.
3. In the author’s view, social media is _________.
A. attractive B. positive C. worrying D. amusing
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章是一篇对一名演员的采访内容，文中提到了他对演戏、家庭、社交媒体和名声等方面的看法。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“I always try to do as much research as possible for role.(我总是尽可能多地为角色做研究)”和第三段中“Now the Internet has created so many more opportunities for actors.(现在互联网为演员创造了更多
机会)”可知，作者是一位演员。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“I always try to do as much research as possible for role. For Taxi Driver I did actually drive a cab for a few weeks.(我总是尽可能多地为角色做研究。为了电影“Taxi Driver”，我确实开了几个星期的出租车)”可推知作者对演艺事业的很敬业；再根据第二段中“I’ve realized how important it is to appreciate the things your parents leave behind.(我意识到感激父母留下的东西是多么重要)”和第四段中“I give my kids space, but we do spend a lot of time together.(我给我的孩子空间，但我们确实花了很多时间在一起)”可知作者对父母感恩戴，对子女的投入，做到了兼顾事业和家庭，A选项“他在工作和家庭生活之间取得了平衡”正确。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“To me, they’re just another distraction. And I have enough of those to worry about without all that staff as well.(对我来说，它们只是另一种干扰。除了这些东西，我要担心的问题就足够多了)”可推知，在作者看来，社交媒体令人担忧。故选C。
