Most people have their own favourite action star, but did you know that the people you see doing most of the exciting things are not the movie stars? Most movie actors use stunt people (特技表演者) for action scenes with fights, fires, falls and other dangerous activities.

Who are stuntmen or stuntwomen? They are well-trained people. They have studied sports like gymnastics or kung fu, and they are in excellent physical condition. They have also learned to use special equipment (设备) to help them with the stunts. One example of this is the Russian swing (秋千跳水). It can help a stunt person fly over a house.

There are, however, some actors who do their own stunts and who have done stunts for other actors. One of these actors is Jackie Chan. In 1971, he was a stuntman for Bruce Lee. He can do stunts and act because he has studied music, drama and kung fu since he was six. Since 1980, Jackie has often used kung fu and his comedy into his movies, and has achieved his own special style. Jackie even won an award at the World Stunt Awards show in 2002.

So the next time when you watch an action movie, be sure to look carefully at the actor doing the dangerous scenes. It might not be the star.

66. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Jackie Chan.   B. Stunt people.   C. Movie stars.   D. Russian swing.

67. Which of the following isn’t necessary for a stuntman?

A. To study gymnastics.        B. To learn kung fu.  

C. To be in good health.        D. To learn drama and music.

68. What’s Jackie Chan’s special style?

A. He does stunts for himself and other actors.

B. He has studied music, arts and drama.

C. He has worked as a successful stuntman.

D. He has put Chinese kung fu and his comedy into his movies.

69. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

A. Stunt people do all of the exciting and dangerous things.

B. The world Stunt Awards show is held for stunt people.

C. Stunt people are well-trained before they start their work.

D. Movies with fights, fires and falls may need stunt people.

70. What’s the Chinese meaning of the word “gymnastics”?

A. 下棋   B. 弹琴   C. 体操   D. 绘画

 Jackie Chan is from Hong Kong. He has a ____ mouth and a big nose.

A. wide                        B. big              C. round                 D. long

Jackie Chan was born on April 7, 1954, in Hong Kong, China. His parents left mainland China for Hong Kong a short time before he was born. His parents named him “Chan Kong-sang”, which means “born in Hong Kong”. They wanted to celebrate a safe trip to Hong Kong.
At first, Jackie’s family lived in the French Embassy(大使馆).His father was a cook, and his mother was a housekeeper. When Jackie was seven years old, his family moved to Australia. His father got a job in the American Embassy. Later, back in Hong Kong, Jackie’s father sent him to the China Drama Academy. Jackie studied and worked 19 hours a day. The students practiced Kong Fu and learned how to do many stunts(特技表演)there.
When Jackie was 17, he began to do dangerous stunts for films. In the early 1980s, Jackie went to Hollywood, but he wasn’t very successful. He went on to make films in Hong Kong and had great success.Finally,in 1995,Jackie Chan became famous in the United States.Today,Jackie Chan has both Chinese and American fans and his films make millions of dollars. 
【小题1】When did Jackie Chan’s parents move to Hong Kong?
A. They moved to Hong Kong a short time after Jackie Chan was born.
B. They moved to Hong Kong a short time before Jackie Chan was born.
C. They moved to Hong Kong after they came back from America.
【小题2】What did Jackie Chan learn in the China Drama Academy?
A. Dramas        B. Dancing        C. Kong Fu and stunts
【小题3】Which is true according to the passage?
A. Jackie Chan is about forty years old.
B. He wasn’t very successful when he first went to Hollywood.
C. He became famous at the age of 17.
【小题4】From the passage we know that_________.
A. neither his American fans nor his Chinese fans like his films.
B. everybody in the world likes his films very much
C. his films are popular not only in China but also in America
【小题5】We can learn from the article that _____.
A. Jackie Chan’s mother was also born in Hong Kong .
B. At first, Jackie’s family lived in France.
C. the time when his family moved to Australia was around 1961.

MOVIE GUIDE????????????????????????? THURSDAY

Rush Hour? 15:00? 23:00????????????? My Life as Mcdull? 9:00? 13:00

①Action Movie

Do you like Jackie Chan? Rush Hour is another movie of his. It’s so exciting. Come and have fun!????????????? ????????????? ②Cartoon

Mcdull is a little pig. He’s kind of silly but he’s very cute. Do you want to enjoy happiness with him? Be sure to watch it!?????????????

Mr. Bean? 11:00? 19:00????????????? Harry Potter Ⅲ? 17:00? 21:00

③Comedy

Rowan is a great actor. His movie Mr. Bean is coming. It’s very funny. Don’t miss it!????????????? ????????????? ④Science Fiction

Harry Potter has been in the wizardry school (魔法学校) for three years. He begins a new life. How is everything going??????????????

1.What do you think of Mcdull?

A. Exciting. ????????????? B. Silly but cute. ????????????? C. Funny.??? D. Happy.

2.Mr. Li finishes his lessons at22: 00, which film can he enjoy on Thursday evening?

A. Rush Hour. ????????????? B. My life as Mcdull. ????????????? C. Mr. Bean. ????????????? D. Harry PotterⅢ.

3.My daughter is eight years old. Which two films does she like best, can you guess?

A. Rush Hour and My life as Mcdull. ?????????????

B. My life as Mcdull and Mr. Bean.

C. Mr. Bean and Harry Potter Ⅲ.??

D. Harry Potter Ⅲ and My life as Mcdull.

4.What kind of movie is Mr. Bean?

A. Action Movie.? B. Cartoon.?? C. Comedy. ????????????? ?? D. Science Fiction.

5.Who is an action movie character?

A. Jackie Chan. ????????????? B. Rowan.? C. Mcdull. ????????????? ?? D. Harry Potter.