Youth, friendship and love are the main themes of this year’s Chinese movies, such as So Young(《致青春》) and American Dreams in China(《中国合伙人》). Tiny Times(《小时代》), one of the most popular movies this summer, also has the same features.
The movie was based on author and director Guo Jingming’s novel of the same name. It tells a story about four girls who come from different backgrounds and of different personalities. Since it was shown on June 27, Tiny Times has made 483 million yuan at the box office. The sequel(续集) of it was shown on Aug 8 and it has also been a big box office hit.
Cao Yuhan, 13, a high school student at Beijing Jianhua Experimental School, is a big fan of the movie. “I’m deeply touched by their friendship,” Cao said. “When Nan Xiwang is in trouble, the other three girls try their best to help her, even running barefoot in the snow. However, not everyone has had good things to say. The people’s Daily said that the film went too far in encouraging youths to become materialistic(物质至上主义的). Film commentator Raymond Zhou wrote on his online blog that “Buying luxury goods seems as a way to express love or friendship, and the word ‘money’ is repeated over and over again. Song Kexin, 14, a high school student at Zhida Middle School in Taiyuan, Shanxi, shows a typical example of a fan’s attitude(态度). And that’s to look for the positive value. “That movie is a little far from our daily life. My friends and I are not having parties every day,” Song said, “But I admire Tang Wanru’s optimistic attitude. She’s always looking at the bright side of life. I should learn from her.”
1.Which is NOT one of the main themes of this year’s Chinese movies?
A. Youth B. Love C. War D. Friendship
2.Ac
cording
to the article, the movie Tiny Times ________.
A. is more popular than the other two movies
B. was made from Guo Jingming’s novel
C. tells about four girls with similar personalities
D.opened in Chinese cinemas on August 8
3.What does film commentator Zhou Liming think of the movie?
A. The four girls’ friendship is touching.
B. It encourages the young to work hard.
C.
It has many advertisements for luxury
goods.
D. It shows money expresses love or friendship.
4.Song Kexin admires Tang Wanru because of Tang’s ________.
A. optimistic attitude B. rich family background
C. good looks D. excellent grades at school
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1.Who might be interested in this website?
A. Kids that are good at drawing. B. Adults that want to go traveling
C. Volunteers that want to teach children D. People that want to learn to dance.
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D. learn the English letters ABC more easily
3. The passage is probably ________.
A. an advertisement by an English club
B. an invitation by an English club
C. an application by a sports club
D. an advertisement by a dance club
Imagine that you are going on a trip to Ireland. The first three days of your trip are planned below. Read the schedule and use it to answer the questions below.
Day 1
Morning: Your trip begins in the capital city, Dublin. There you will visit Temple Bar, an area famous for its brightly colored buildings, busy stores and restaurants. Stop by the outdoor market for some cheese and homemade bread.
Afternoon: Walk to Dublin Castle(城堡). Visit the Throne Room to see the golden chair where the kings and queens from England once sat.
Evening: Watch an Irish step-dance performance.
Day 2
Morning: Ride the train to the city of Limerick. Take a tour of King John’s Castle, which has built about 800 years ago.
Afternoon: Ride a boat along the River Shannon.
Evening: Enjoy a nice Irish meal.
Day 3
Mor
ning: Ride the train to the city of
Cork. Walk along St. Patrick’s Street, known for its many stores. Feel free to
buy souvenirs.
Afternoon: Take a bus to nearby Blarney Castle. Climb the tower to see the famous Blarney Stone, which is thought to give those who kiss it good luck. Then return to Cork.
Evening: Watch a Gaelic football match. Rest for the next day’s horseback riding lesson.
1. Where can the tourists see the golden chair?
A. At Temple Bar. B. In Dublin Castle
C. On St. Patrick’s Street D. In Blarney Castle.
2. What kind of transportation will the tourists use during the trip?
A. Train, bus and boat. B. Bus, train and plane.
C. Horse, bus and bike. D. Boat, car and bus.
3.How many days will the trip probably last?
A. Only one day B. No more than three days.
C. Exactly two days D. At least four days
Everyone needs to sleep. This is a fact of life that everyone has to deal with and that they get plenty of it. Your body needs time to get back the energy that you during the whole day. This usually happens when you are sleeping. Your body is building your energy again to you to work.
If you don’t get enough sleep, your body will have a(n) time fighting against illnesses. You have to give your body enough time to rest or you will get . Have you ever that when you are very tired, you have thinking or dealing with problems? This is because not only your but your mind is tired. So sleep is to your mind, too.
By getting enough sleep, you will be able to your body and mind, feeling relaxed and energetic. So sleep as much as you can, and let your body and mind rest.
1.A. talk with B. make sure C. make up D. use up
2.A. caught B. saved C. used D. bought
3.A. ask B. stop C. make D. help
4.A. shocked B. unhappy C. hard D. free
5.A. rich B. busy C. angry D. ill
6.A. watched B. replied C. noticed D. created
7.A. trouble B. records C. matters D. things
8.A. body B. feeling C. sleep D. energy
9.A. final B. enough C. important D. difficult
10.A. wake up B. take up C. live up D. leave off
----How are you going, buddy?
----________. A little busy, though.
A. Can’t be worse B. By train C. Not too bad D. on my own
----Let’s go and listen to Mr Smith’s speech on Western culture, shall we?
----_______ It’s getting to the end.
A. Why not? B. That’s all right. C. I’m afraid not. D. Never mind
