Her father was a successful doctor. Her mother was a great supporter of women's right. The Hepburns made sure to educate their children about important political and social subjects. The family members were not afraid to express their liberal opinions. Her father also believed in the importance of intensive exercise.Katharine Hepburn was not the usual kind of actress. She had a thin and athletic body. And she was very independent in her thoughts and actions. For example, she wore men's pants as clothing at a time when women wore only skirts or dresses. Sometimes her independence and liberal opinions got her in trouble. After a few successful plays in New York, Hollywood filmmakers became interested in her. She later signed with the film production company called RKO Pictures. Her first movie came out in1932.During the 1930s, critics either loved or hated Katharine Hepburn. Some thought she was a fresh and exciting addition to the Hollywood industry. Others decided she was too bold and self-important. They thought her way of speaking sounded false. But Hepburn wanted to face the movie industry her own way. She liked to play the roles of strong women. She continued to work very hard making movies. Yet by the late 1930s, she had become unpopular with the public. So movie producers stopped wanting her in their films.But Hepburn was not raised to quit easily. She decided to return to the stage on Broadway in New York City. She starred in a play called "The Philadelphia Story." Hepburn's friend Philip Barry wrote the play especially for her. It is about a wealthy and intelligent woman named Tracy Lord. She is about to marry a man she does not love. In the movie she learns to be more honest with herself and others. She decides to marry a man from her past whom she has always loved. The play was a great success. Hepburn immediately bought the legal rights to the play. She knew "The Philadelphia Story" would be made into a movie and she wanted to make sure she was the star of the film version. In 1940, "The Philadelphia Story" became a great movie success. She had taken control of her career once again. And she remained so from then on.(1) (单选题)1. What do we know about Hepburn’s family?A.Both of her parents were successful professionals.B.Her parents encouraged her to voice her own opinion.C.She was born in a traditional wealthy and famous family.D.All of her family members were interested in politics.(2) (单选题)2. Which of the following statements may be in accordance with Hepburn’s characteristics?A.She did not want to be like other actresses.B.She wore make-up on her face like others.C.She let photographers take sexy pictures of her.D.She talked about what would interest the media.(3) (单选题)3. Hepburn was unpopular by the late 1930s because ________.

Katharine Hepburn came from a wealthy and highly educated family. Her father was a successful doctor. Her mother was a great supporter of women's right. The Hepburns made sure to educate their children about important political and social subjects. The family members were not afraid to express their liberal opinions. Her father also believed in the importance of intensive exercise.Katharine Hepburn was not the usual kind of actress. She had a thin and athletic body. And she was very independent in her thoughts and actions. For example, she wore men's pants as clothing at a time when women wore only skirts or dresses. Sometimes her independence and liberal opinions got her in trouble. After a few successful plays in New York, Hollywood filmmakers became interested in her. She later signed with the film production company called RKO Pictures. Her first movie came out in1932.During the 1930s, critics either loved or hated Katharine Hepburn. Some thought she was a fresh and exciting addition to the Hollywood industry. Others decided she was too bold and self-important. They thought her way of speaking sounded false. But Hepburn wanted to face the movie industry her own way. She liked to play the roles of strong women. She continued to work very hard making movies. Yet by the late 1930s, she had become unpopular with the public. So movie producers stopped wanting her in their films.But Hepburn was not raised to quit easily. She decided to return to the stage on Broadway in New York City. She starred in a play called "The Philadelphia Story." Hepburn's friend Philip Barry wrote the play especially for her. It is about a wealthy and intelligent woman named Tracy Lord. She is about to marry a man she does not love. In the movie she learns to be more honest with herself and others. She decides to marry a man from her past whom she has always loved. The play was a great success. Hepburn immediately bought the legal rights to the play. She knew "The Philadelphia Story" would be made into a movie and she wanted to make sure she was the star of the film version. In 1940, "The Philadelphia Story" became a great movie success. She had taken control of her career once again. And she remained so from then on.(1) (单选题)1.    What do we know about Hepburn’s family?A.Both of her parents were successful professionals.B.Her parents encouraged her to voice her own opinion.C.She was born in a traditional wealthy and famous family.D.All of her family members were interested in politics.(2) (单选题)2.    Which of the following statements may be in accordance with Hepburn’s characteristics?A.She did not want to be like other actresses.B.She wore make-up on her face like others.C.She let photographers take sexy pictures of her.D.She talked about what would interest the media.(3) (单选题)3.    Hepburn was unpopular by the late 1930s because ________.A. she did not act well in her early filmsB.she wore men’s pants instead of skirtsC.her movies were not successful with the publicD.she was affected, athletic and strange(4) (单选题)4.    The movie The Philadelphia Story was important for Hepburn because _______.A. it was the movie especially tailored for herB.she learned how to cooperate with othersC.she herself adapted the novel into a playD.she won her fame and career back(5) (单选题)5.    Which of the following characteristics distinguishes Hepburn from other actresses at her time?A.She was good at exercises.B.She was quite independent.C.She was well-educated.D.She was interested in social subjects.