The earliest films were short, lasting only one minute or less. People could, for one cent, see simple action of trains, fire engines, parades(游行),crowds on city streets, and similar subject. Soon, 20-minute pictures of news items were being shown in theatres at the end of the regular stage show. Later, films used a new method (putting the beginning of one scene upon the end of the scene before) for magical effects and to tie a story together. In 1903 a film was made about a train robbery. Much of the action took place at the same time — the robbers escaping, the men meeting and planning to capture them — and the scenes shifted smoothly, back and forth from one scene to another instead of unnaturally showing each scene separately.
This was the early successful film in which scenes were filmed al different places and times and then combined to make a logical story. A short time later, theaters showed for five cents a whole hour’s entertainment of short films — comedy, travel, and drama. These films were simple and rough, and many were vulgar(粗俗的). Gradually, the tastes of the audiences improved as the techniques improved.
1.What do we know about the films before 1903?
A.Their subjects were very simple . B.They were all about stage shows.
C.They were long and very expensive. D.They had regular 20-minute news items.
2.Which film was the first to have a logical story?
A.The one about a train robbery. B.The one about actions of trains.
C.The one with a stage. D.The one with pictures of news.
3.What does the underlined word “ rough”mean?
A.In good condition. B.Unlucky.
C.Not carefully made. D.Humorous.
4.What can we infer from the last passage?
A.It was too difficult to see a drama at that time.
B.The audience tastes improved because films got longer.
C.The early films were filmed at the same place and time.
D.More techniques were used in film making as time went on.
5.Which is the best tile for the passage?
A.The Charm of Films B.The Early Films
C.Changing Films D.The Success of Films
Thanksgiving is an important festival in North America. We interviewed several students from America and Canada. Here is what they think about their Thanksgiving experiences.
Josie from New York, USA In America, Thanksgiving is celebrated every year at the end of November. It is to remember the first group of people from Europe to live in America. When they first arrived, they found the environment strange. But they learned to survive after some American friends showed them how to grow and find food. Thanksgiving is meant to be traditional celebration. | Ian from Saskatoon, Canada In Canada, Thanksgiving is held on the 2nd Monday in October. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day, many people go to church. Thanks is given for all the good things that happened to them during the year. I always give thanks for the nice big turkey I’m going to have at the family dinner； Like all festivals, Thanksgiving is about food； |
Todd from California, USA Thanksgiving is the first day of Christmas shopping. That means we have four weeks to buy Christmas presents for our families and friends to thank them. For me and my friends , the most important part of the festival is the big football game on TV. The match is watched by millions of people all over America・ Thanksgiving is seen as an exciting day for football! | Katie from Maritimes, Canada On Thanksgiving Day, we have dinner with all our cousins aunts and uncles. It is always very busy. Sometimes we have two Thanksgiving dinners because we go to both our grandparents’ houses. The dinner is usually attended by more than twenty people at each house! My mother and my aunts do all the cooking but the washing-up is done by me and my cousins. And that’s not an easy job! But I don’t mind because Thanksgiving is warn to be a time to give thanks. meant to be a time to give thanks. |
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1.What does Joise say about Thanksgiving?
A.It is to thank Americans. B.She can buy presents for friends.
C.She can have dinner with the family? D.It is to remember the first European settlers.
2.When do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?
A.At the end of November. B.The day before Christmas.
C.On the day of family union. D.The second Monday of October.
3.Who feels that Thanksgiving is all about football?
A.Ian. B.Josie. C.Todd. D.Katie.
4.Where does the person who gives thanks for turkey come from?
A.New York. B.California. C.Maritimes. D.Saskatoon.
5.What do the four opinions have in common?
A.Thanksgiving is a time of thanks. B.Thanksgiving dinner is important.
C.Religious celebration is necessary. D.Buying presents for friends is a must.
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是明启中学高三学生王放，最近你即将前往几所初中向那里的学生介绍你就读的学校， 写一篇发言稿，内容须包括：
1. 你的学校最吸引你的地方是什么
2. 你当时选择这所学校的原因是什么
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Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1.不久之后，这项新的技术就能应用于工业生产。（before）
2.你怎么能指望在合作的过程中依靠一个言而无信的人？（expect）
3.消息传来市中心的一些旧商铺将被拆除，在那儿计划建一幢商务楼。（pull）
4.只有通过有效的监管, 提高市民的意识，共享单车才能起到服务大众，节约资源的作用。（Only）
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.
e-learning: Hazy past—better future?
How much of an effect does technology have on students’ learning? A significant one, it seems, according to experts. Currently available technologies, the most important of which are computers and the Internet, apparently provide a learning environment in which problem-solving and intellectual enquiry can flourish. The process of learning in the classroom may become significantly more effective as students can deal with information on the computer. Or so the theory goes. My own viewpoint is rather different, I’m afraid.
Computers have been around for two decades as part of school equipment. There are, of course, obstacles like costs to overcome, but it’s just a matter of time and effort. This is because schools have done what every organisation does when it sees an innovation—it applies the innovation to its existing model, which adds cost but doesn’t transform the standard classroom. We have, during that period, spent over $60 billion on them, but in my view they seem to have had little or no effect on learning in schools. Content is king and the mode of delivery is irrelevant. If a teacher makes the subject matter interesting, it does not matter what, if any, equipment is used.
However, change is on the horizon. I think student-centred learning will become the norm and transform education. Computers will pave the way for far more independent learning. Students who currently don’t have access to schools or teachers are now able to get online. They can study from home thanks to the fact that more learning programmes are being written for learners who are forced by their circumstances to be self-sufficient. This would prove especially beneficial in those areas of the world where quality education is limited or extremely expensive. Therefore, in a few years’ time we could have a completely different conversation about technology and its impact on learning.
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
One Dollar a Night in New York
When it comes to finding a place to stay for a night in New York, things don’t always come cheap.
However, artist Miao Jiaxin, a Shanghai native who moved to New York in 2006, is offering people the chance to stay in his apartment in Brooklyn. 1.
Guests can easily book Miao’s room on the Internet. Nevertheless, although they will be housed in his apartment, it appears to have more in common with a jail cell than a regular bedroom as a cage in the center of the room is where guests will stay.
2. Guests must stay in the cage for three hours each morning. “From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can’t access the Internet, and there are no electronic devices, books, radio, pens or craftwork. You can’t talk to anybody. You can’t do Yoga or any other exercises. And you can’t even sleep,” writes Miao. If you break any of those rules above, you will be fined 100 dollars.
Meanwhile, the cage is monitored and recorded by two cameras and the activity of guests is filmed for the whole time they stay in the cell.
3. They can enjoy great views of New York on the roof deck outside the room.
The room is inspired by the alienation (疏离感) Miao felt as a new immigrant—feelings he believes are universal. “It’s not for fun. It’s for an experience. 4.” said Miao.
A.It’s too expensive for common people to afford.
B.Actually, Miao’s room is so popular that you have to book three months in advance.
C.It’s only one dollar a night.
D.Miao says that to live in his jail cell, people don’t have to be a criminal, but there are a number of rules that need to be followed.
E.More like a psychological New York City experience.
F.Despite the strict rules, guests are given a key to the cage to let themselves in and out as they please.
