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The highly anticipated film Better Days (《少年的你》) was finally released on Oct 25. While Zhou Dongyu, the young actress who won the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress, maintained her usual level of 1. (act), the new star Jackson Yee’s excellent performance surprised audiences.
The film follows two teenagers who find themselves in an 2. (expect) situation. An excellent candidate of the national college entrance exam, Chen Nian starring Zhou Dongyu, meets a teen hooligan (小混混) 3. (name) Liu Beishan starring Jackson Yee. The two slowly form a strong friendship, 4. (support) each other through tough times. Chen learns that Liu 5. (abandon) by his parents and dropped out of school at age 13. Liu tries to protect Chen from school bullies (霸凌). But before Chen takes the exam, she 6. (accident) kills a classmate who has been bullying her. To protect his friend, Liu tries to take the blame 7. Chen.
Jackson Yee scored a success with the film. Talking about why he 8. (choose) the role, the 18-year-old star said he was interested in the theme of teenage bullying. “Beyond the problem of school 9. (violent), the film also reflects on the mental growth of youth,” he told Global Times. In recent years, the pop star has been working as 10. activist and pioneer for Chinese youth.
When Matthew Shifrin turned 13, he got a lifechanging birthday present from his friend, Lilya Finkel.
It was an 843-piece Middle Eastern ________ palace. And with it were instructions that Finkel made ________ for it. Finkel invented a unique name for every one of the more than 800 pieces in the palace set. Then she spent countless hours typing building ________ in Braille (盲文) that spelled out how to ________ them all together.
His mind was ________. As a blind person, Shifrin had never before been able to complete a Lego set on his own. Shifrin knew immediately that he had to help other blind children find the same ________.
Shifrin says, “For blind people, Lego sets act as small 3D ________ for real-life buildings instead of two-dimensional photographs. Lego bricks allow me to see things that are ________ to explore by touch.”
For years after that incredible Lego experience, he created similar instructions for about 45 other Lego sets, together with Finkel, all published on a website they created, “Lego for the ________.”
Shifrin began ________ to Lego several years ago to discuss his work, ________ it was in 2017, when Finkel died of cancer, that he finally connected with the right person.
His years-long devotion ________ when the Lego company released its first audio and Braille building instructions. The project is a high-tech version of what Shifrin and Finkel did for their ________.
It couldn’t have been completed without Shifrin’s ________ - or without his determination.
He just wished Finkel had been here to see it. “I think she’d be very glad that we came this ________.” Shifrin said.
1.A.Lego B.wood C.paper D.puzzle
2.A.directly B.especially C.strictly D.regularly
3.A.rules B.skills C.requirements D.instructions
4.A.mix B.fix C.fit D.gather
5.A.blown B.challenged C.troubled D.eased
6.A.truth B.connection C.balance D.independence
7.A.patterns B.designs C.replacements D.arrangements
8.A.natural B.impossible C.easy D.normal
9.A.Young B.Blind C.Curious D.Inventive
10.A.giving up B.spreading out C.reaching out D.showing up
11.A.but B.and C.so D.though
12.A.made up B.took off C.got through D.paid off
13.A.company B.website C.school D.friends
14.A.encouragement B.preparation C.involvement D.recommendation
15.A.far B.long C.deep D.fast
Temper tantrums(发怒)range from crying to screaming，kicking，hitting，and breath holding.They're equally common in boys and girls and mostly happen between the ages of one to three.
1. ，and others have them rarely.Tantrums are a normal part of child development.They are the way young children show they're upset or frustrated(沮丧的)．Tantrums may happen when kids are tired，hungry，or uncomfortable；or because they can't get something(for example，an object or a parent) to do what they want.2..
Tantrums are common during the second year of life，a time when language skills are starting to develop.Because young children at this age can't yet say what they want，feel，or need，a frustrating experience may cause a tantrum.3..
4. —more than they may be able to handle.This can lead to power struggles as a child thinks“I can do it myself” or“I want it，give it to me”．When kids discover that they can't do it and can't have everything they want，they may have a tantrum.
So try to prevent tantrums from happening in the first place，whenever possible.Give plenty of positive attention.Get in the habit of catching your child being good.Reward your little one with praise and attention for positive behaviors.Most importantly，keep your cool when responding to a tantrum.Don't complicate the problem with your own frustration or anger.5..So you need to be calm，too.
A．Some kids may smile all the day
B．Some kids may have tantrums often
C．You may wonder how long a tantrum will last
D．As language skills improve，tantrums tend to decrease
E．Kids want independence and control over their environment
F．Learning to deal with frustration is a skill that children gain over time
G．Remind yourself that your job is helping your child learn to calm down
It’s a common belief that the roles actors play might somehow reflect their true personalities. It’s usually not true, but British actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, 34, is an exception.
Just like Fleabag, the character she played in the comedy-drama series of the same name, Waller-Bridge feels that her life is a mess. “It’s just really wonderful to know that a dirty and messed up woman can make it to the Emmys,” she said. She may be “messed up”, but Variety magazine calls her an “all-around icon”.
Last month, Waller-Bridge took home three Emmy awards for her work on Fleabag — best writing in a comedy series, best lead actress, and best comedy series.
Her success is partly because of her family. Waller-Bridge was brought up in a free environment. Her mother always told her, “You can be whatever you want if you imagine it.” So Waller-Bridge broke all the rules about what a “good” girl should do. “Our laws and moral codes don’t apply — she lives without fear of consequence,” The Sun noted.
That fearlessness extends to being authentic (真实的) in her writing and acting. Unlike the can-do heroines and strong, successful women in many TV dramas, Waller-Bridge shows a flawed but real character. The character Fleabag was a screw-up who always found a way to say or do the wrong thing. “It resonated with the lives of stressed-out women everywhere in reality — doing their best to find balance in their lives,” a viewer wrote on US movie website.
Villanelle in Killing Eve, another hit TV series developed by Waller-Bridge, was a little bit violent but showed no interest for the rules others created, which make many people see themselves in her.
“People have been scared to write characters like these. But I think, now, women are so relieved to have this new template (样板). And, aren’t we all a bit of everything?” Waller-Bridge said in an interview with Indian Express.
With such courage and sincerity, Waller-Bridge is, without a doubt, a “golden girl” in Hollywood, Australian news website The New Daily commented.
1.What is the article mainly about?
A.What helped Waller-Bridge succeed in comedy.
B.The popularity of the comedy-drama series Fleabag.
C.What inspired Waller-Bridge to take up writing and acting.
D.The similarities between Phoebe Waller-Bridge and the character she plays on Fleabag.
2.How did Waller-Bridge’s parents influence her growth?
A.They pushed her to follow social codes.
B.They constantly encouraged her to be herself.
C.They always reminded her to be curious and fearless.
D.They taught her to write and act when she was young.
3.The underlined phrase “resonated with” in Paragraph 7 probably means “__________”.
A.messed up B.paid attention to
C.had great effects on D.was in agreement with
4.What do Villanelle in Killing Eve and Fleabag in Fleabag have in common?
A.Both are courageous and organized.
B.Both are much alike in character.
C.Both successfully find balance in their lives.
D.Both are rebellious but strong and successful.
While we may think it feels good to complain, complaining has some bad effects associated with it.
Why isn't complaining beneficial? Research shows that it connects our brain with negativity.The brain is designed to work efficiently.This means that when we repeat a thought, negative or positive, the nerve cells form a bridge between each other to pass information in a higher speed.Therefore, the next time we have a similar type of thought, it is more easily passed.This explains why certain thought patterns become habits.
Yet the harmful effects don't stop there.A study shows that complaining causes the hippocampus(海马区), which plays a vital role in problem-solving, to become smaller.
In addition to causing brain damage, complaining also releases a stress hormone: cortisol, a kind of chemical the body produces when we meet with some danger.Constantly having a high level of cortisol results in high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and lower immunity(免疫力).
The ill effects of our complaining aren't just limited to ourselves: they also involve those around us.We tend to mirror the moods of our friends.For this reason, we should be cautious about having stubborn complainers in our circle of companions.
The best way to deal with constant negativity is to develop a sense of gratitude(感恩).Just like complaining acts as a poison, gratitude acts as a medicine.Research shows it lowers cortisol levels by 23 percent, as well as reduces blood pressure and blood sugar.It also decreases tiredness and depression.Gratitude is the perfect cure for complaining, a behavior that steals our brain power, happiness and physical well-being.
What have you observed about the effects of complaining in your own life or in the lives of others? Have you noticed that when you are grateful, you feel better all over? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
1.What do Para 2-3 mainly talk about?
A. The diseases caused by complaining.
B. The decrease of a vital part of our brain.
C. The bad effects of complaining on brain power.
D. The reason why certain thought patterns become habits.
2.What can we know about cortisol from the passage?
A. Gratitude is an effective cure for Cortisol.
B. Our body produce cortisol when we feel exited.
C. Cortisol is a chemical that can cause brain damage.
D. Having a high level of cortisol can lead to many health problems.
3.What attitude does the writer take to stubborn complainers?
A. Grateful. B. Tolerant.
C. Disapproving. D. Skeptical.
4.Where can the passage most probably appear?
A. In a newspaper. B. In a medical report.
C. On a website. D. In a radio program.
Thanks to technology, ride-hailing(打车) is as easy as opening an app on your phone. According to Didi, China’s top ride-hailing app, 81.3 percent of passengers preferred using an online service last year. But just like many other modern high-tech developments, convenience comes with concerns.
Didi Chuxing announced a trial re-launch of its carpool(拼车) service, Didi Hitch(滴滴顺风车), in seven cities including Harbin, Taiyuan and Beijing from Nov 20. More than a year ago, Didi suspended the service following the murders of two separate female passengers in May and August, respectively.
The re-launch comes with a range of new safety features. One of the new measures proved controversial. It carried out an 8 pm curfew(宵禁) on women, but allowed men to enjoy the service till 11 pm.
Many users complained on social media that the policy was sexist. According to CNN, the topic “#Women Can’tTakeDidiAfter8PM#” was trending on weibo, with one post calling it “negative marketing and gender- biased(性别歧视的)”. It had gained more than70,000 likes as of Nov 11.
After the strong public reaction, Didi Chuxing changed its decision. Both men and women will be able to use Didi Hitch between 5 am and 8 pm.
According to CNN, Didi Hitch had logged more than a billion total rides before its suspension, but it remains to be seen if the company can win back users’ trust.
Didi is not the only ride-sharing app to arouse public safety concerns, nor is it the only one to attempt special protections for women. The globally popular car-hailing services Uber and Lyft now require strict background checks and emergency SMS services that will automatically send a car’s description, license number, and current location to police, CBS news reported.
According to CNBC, one Boston-based ride-hailing service only hires women to drive and will only accept women or children under 13 as passengers. Despite all the safety features, riders should check their drivers’ number plates, ensure they are being taken on the correct route, and inform friends of travel plans.
1.What are the first six paragraphs mainly about?
A.Safety tips for using Didi Hitch. B.Public safety concerns over Didi Hitch.
C.The advantages of Didi Hitch’s new services. D.The recent developments of Didi Hitch.
2.The underlined word “suspended” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.
A.improved on something B.worried about something
C.stopped something for a time D.took the responsibility for something
3.Why did Didi Chuxing change its Hitch curfews?
A.Because of its recent online risk analysis.
B.Because of the public’s negative reaction.
C.For the convenience of different users.
D.For the sake of safety problems of women.
4.The passage is probably taken from________.
A.an advertisement B.a textbook
C.a newspaper D.a public speech
