2 . Have you heard of the BBC series Who Do You Think You Are? In one programme in the series, model Jodie Kidd learns that she is the great-granddaughter of the newspaper owner Lord Beaverbrook, who was a politician during both world wars. Jodie also discovers that her great-grandfather on her mother’s side of the family built ships during World War I and received letters from the King of England and Winston Churchill. And on the subject of kings, Olympic athlete Matthew Pinsent finds that he is related to Edward I, one of the most famous kings in British history.
Davina McCall, presenter of Big Brother, knows her mother’s side of the family is from France. She goes to Paris and finds out that her great-grandfather, Celestin Hennion, was famous throughout France as head of the French police. He once received a medal from King George V for organising security for the king’s trip to France in 1914.
However, Jerry Springer learns that his parents escaped from Nazi Germany three days before the start of World War II but other family members died in the war. And actress Kim Cattrall discovers that her grandfather, from Liverpool, the UK, left his family including three young daughters. He didn’t go far. Forty miles down the road in Manchester, he started another family.
Finally, Nigella Lawson, a famous cook whose father was a British politician, discovers that her grandfather was a thief from the Netherlands. After being sentenced to prison, he escaped to England, which is how the Lawsons ended up in London.
1. Which of the following persons makes a living by playing sports?
A.Jodie Kidd. | B.Lord Beaverbrook. | C.Matthew Pinsent. | D.Davina McCall. |
2. What might King George V say to Celestin Hennion after his trip to France in 1914?
A.Come on! Try again! | B.I am sorry to hear that. |
C.Why are you late again? | D.Thanks! You did a good job. |
3. Both Kim Cattrall and Nigella Lawson ________.
A.were told that their parents died in a war | B.learned something about their grandfathers |
C.are very popular actresses | D.live in the Netherlands |
4. Who Do You Think You Are? mainly ________.
A.deals with family histories | B.talks about the life of famous stars |
C.helps people improve themselves | D.shows you how to succeed |