The Oscar - winning 2013 musical Frozen, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, followed the tale of two princess sisters, Elsa and Anna. They were forced to grow up isolated from each other and the world because of Elsa’s potentially dangerous magic ability to control ice. The film earned an amazing $1.27 billion box office worldwide, and fans were so charmed by the characters-that they weren’t able to “Let It Go”, crazily calling for a sequel (续集).
Finally, Frozen II comes into its fans’ eyes. However, the beginning of Frozen II is not convincing, largely because it overturns much of the character development Anna and Elsa went through in the first movie. At the end of Frozen, Elsa had learned that her powers were a gift, and she had become confident and proud in using them. At the beginning of Frozen II, that confidence is gone.
Whatever technical advancements have been made in computer animation over the past six years aren’t readily apparent in Frozen II. It mostly has the same frosty look as the first film. A sea battle between Elsa and a glowing ice horse leaves the most striking impression on the audience.
The biggest failure? The music. In Frozen, even the throwaway songs enjoyed great popularity, let alone the theme song Let It Go. Returning composers Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez try to give Elsa two showstopping numbers: Into the Unknown and Show Yourself. But neither song reaches any emotional heights. (Never mind that there really isn’t a show to stop.)
Yes, Frozen II is a letdown to most audience, especially the fans of the original. It’s hard to see how the same team who made something so cool in 2013 could deliver something so-there’s no other word for it-lukewarm.
1.What do we know about the musical Frozen?
A.Its theme song didn’t reach fans’ heart.
B.It didn’t earn profit through its box office.
C.It was a big hit after it came into the market.
D.Its main characters lived together in their childhood.
2.What is the most impressive part of Frozen II?
A.A sea battle. B.Technical advancement.
C.A different beginning. D.The newly-created music.
3.What does the author think of the musical Frozen II?
A.Breathtaking. B.Disturbing.
C.Moving. D.Disappointing.
4.What type of writing is this text?
A.An announcement. B.A film review.
C.An official report. D.A show guide.
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All lessons take place on Towan, Great Western or Fistral beach, all of which are less than 5 minutes’ walk from school. So we meet at the school, where we all change into wetsuits, and then head for the best beach.
Guided Prices
1 lesson-$65: Perfect for a beginner, taster session, or quick surfing fix!
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1.What makes the Escape Surf School unique?
A.Its history. B.Its lessons.
C.Its students. D.Its head coach.
2.How much will be paid if twin sisters want private lesson together?
A.$90. B.$100. C.$140. D.$160.
3.What can we learn about the Escape Surf School?
A.It welcomes learners at all levels. B.Learners should bring their own wetsuits.
C.It teaches surfing and swimming. D.Learners can get changed on the best beach.
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Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents’ home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station (加油站) about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register (收银台), I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas.
I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friend’s. We chatted on the way to the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.
I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holiday meaningful.
Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In the late afternoon I returned to my car and found that I’d left the lights on all day, and the battery (电池) was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership— a shop selling cars— was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.
I entered the shop, and one of the salesmen came to me, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
After a while, my car was repaired by them. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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1.It is usually the g_________ gap that results in misunderstanding between father and son.
2.What big losses! Who do you think shall be r___________ for them?
3.Since you claim to be very f__________ with this place, how about serving as our guide today?
4.If you subscribe to this newspaper, it will be d____________ to your home.
5.For the sake of the unexpected shower, we’ve decided to p____________ the sports meeting to the next week.
6.Until now Jim is not yet a_______ of but instead proud of what he has done. What a mean guy!
7.For a time we corresponded, but after a year or two we lost t__________ of each other.
8.A play is a story performed on a stage, which has a plot, settings, c_________ and actions.
9.Today I’m joined by a f________ student of our school, Lisa Osborne, who graduated last June.
10.Never a____________ (假设) others should be good to you unconditionally. Treat others as you want to be treated.
11.Powerful measures are already in place, i____________ (意图) to defend the farm against dangerous fire ants.
12.Noticing flames shooting from under the vehicle, people around ______________ (惊慌) and began to scream.
13.According to the student ________________ (委员会), the Culture Week is to take place this weekend.
14.I don’t have a good knowledge of French, but I can tell the main idea based on the ____________ (上下文).
15.The poor player was ______________ (取消资格) with his hand touching the football.
16.______________ (虽然) the fact that it’s raining cats and dogs, Jim still managed to attend the meeting on time.
17.His appearance set off an __________________ (气氛) of tension among the people already present.
18.There’s no artificial _____________ (添加物) to this cake; all the ingredients are natural.
19.Thanks to great a_____________ (进步) in medical technology, heavily sick patients have much greater chances of survival.
20.Nobody invited Jim to dance at the party and he felt ____________ (忽视).
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In the USA, the importance of a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) cannot be underestimated (低估). This measure of a student’s academic performance is 1. important factor when he or she decides to apply to a university. It is, however, not the only 2.(consider). One of the most important factors universities look at is the student’s extracurricular (课外的) activities, which are 3. (simple) the work students do outside his or her academic studies.
One of the 4. (easy) ways to get involved in extracurricular activities is to join a campus club. There are many clubs 5. campus that might interest students. 6. (find) a list of the clubs your high school or college offers, you can go to the Student Union. Additionally, nearly every department has a club which is 7. (connect) with it . For example, the Psychology Department probably has a psychology club.
Community involvement is another good way to show university officials your extracurricular activities. There 8. (be) countless volunteer opportunities students can engage in, 9. help both the community and the student. Working with the homeless or disabled people in the community 10. (look) good on a college application. The more a student is involved in extracurricular activities, the better.
Grandma lived on Sugar Creek Mountain with a lake. I still remember the day when Grandpa _______ in the lake. My parents tried to talk Grandma into moving into town, but she wouldn’t _________. Today I was going to visit Grandma, and the excitement grew inside me _________ the thought of it. _________, it had been ten years since I had last seen Grandma. As I _________ the top of the mountain, I _________ see Grandma staring out the window of her house. Grandma _________ me with a big hug, saying she would give me a special surprise. _________ did Grandma know that I had a very special surprise for her as well.
When we baked cookies in the kitchen, Grandma told me how she used to bake _________ for Grandpa, which were his ____________. Listening to her talking about him was a ____________ experience. I could ____________ her love for him. After dark, Grandma handed me the special present. It was a quilt made out of my dresses that I had ____________ as a little girl. I would value it forever. When I asked Grandma ____________ special gift for Christmas she wanted, without ____________ thinking, she would like to see my Grandpa just one more time.
Just then, Grandma’s face ____________ up. ____________ slowly towards her, with an apple pie in his hand, was Grandpa! Tears of joy were ____________ down Grandma’s cheeks as she ____________ her arms around Grandpa.“We thought you had drowned” Grandma cried. “How can I ever thank you for bringing Grandpa home to me?” asked Grandma. I replied, “Seeing the ____________ and the love you have for each other is all the thanks I need.”
1.A.killed B.injured C.drowned D.shot
2.A.listen B.wait C.understand D.see
3.A.with B.in C.on D.at
4.A.Therefore B.However C.After all D.Above all
5.A.saw B.left C.arrived D.approached
6.A.could B.should C.would D.must
7.A.accepted B.greeted C.joked D.begged
8.A.Little B.Few C.Much D.many
9.A.it B.them C.one D.none
10.A.favour B.favourite C.reward D.supply
11.A.real B.deep C.false D.shallow
12.A.think of B.refer to C.feel D.admire
13.A.bought B.appreciated C.afforded D.worn
14.A.what B.whatever C.which D.whichever
15.A.even B.ever C.merely D.nearly
16.A.excited B.delighted C.burnt D.lit
17.A.Running B.Walking C.Climbing D.Leaving
18.A.flying B.slipping C.flowing D.floating
19.A.beat B.shook C.rose D.threw
20.A.sadness B.sympathy C.happiness D.embarrassment
