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As one of Hollywood's all-time greatest actress, Audrey Hepburn is famous all over the world. When
Hepburn died in 1993, the world mourned the loss of a great beauty, a great actress and a great humanitarian.
Born in Belgium on 4th May 1929, Hepburn dreamed of becoming a successful ballet dancer. She had
also been a model before she entered the film industry. In 1951, while acting in Monte Carlo Baby, Hepburn
met the famous French writer Colette, who was attracted by Hepburn's beauty and charm. She insisted that
Hepburn was the perfect girl to play the lead role in Gigi, a play based on her novel. That event marked the
beginning of Hepburn's successful career.
Shortly after, Hepburn was chosen to play the lead role of a young princess in the Hollywood film Roman
Holiday. It was a big success and earned her an Oscar for Best Actress. She also won a Tony Award for the
play Ondine.
During her lifetime, Hepburn earned four more Oscar nominations. In 1989, she made her final appearance
in her last film Always and played the role of an angel.
Throughout her acting years, she acted in only one TV series, Gardens of the world with Audrey Hepburn.
By showing us the beauty of nature, Hepburn wanted to remind us that we should protect the environment.
Hepburn is remembered not just as a great actress, but also as a great humanitarian. She was honoured
with a number of awards because of her efforts in her charity work. In 1992, the President of the United
States presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
In 1991, Hepburn discovered that she had cancer. In 1993, at the age of 63, she passed away peacefully
in her sleep.
1. Which of the following is the correct order according to the events?
a. People mourned her death.
b. She was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
c. Her successful film career began.
d. She earned an Oscar for Best Actress.
e. She met the French writer Colette.
A. a-e-c-b-d
B. a-e-d-c-b
C. e-c-d-b-a
D. e-c-b-d-a
2. Her successful career lasted about _________ years.
A. 60
B. 50
C. 40
D. 30
3. People remember Hepburn not only as a great actress but also as _________.
A. a kind lady
B. a brave lady
C. a wise lady
D. an attractive lady
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