Movie makers at one time worried that they might be put out of business by television. Recently, however, more and more people have been going to the movies. This may be partly because the economic situation in America has worsened. When at the movies, people forget their troubles, as they get involved in the story on the screen. Also, directors have recently been producing pictures that large numbers of people want to see.
Americans in the millions are returning to their love affair with the movies. Motion picture industry experts see two main factors responsible for this: an increased need by Americans to escape from economic worries and a large number of new movies with broad audience appeal.
Movie makers admit that their rising popularity is partly the result of poor economic conditions, which traditionally bring an increase in theater attendance. “When people are fearful about the future, they look for escape,” comments Jack Valenti, president of the Motion Picture Association of America. “In a shaded theater, with a 65-foot screen, you lose yourself for two and a half hours and people find this beneficial.”
1.What did movie makers worry about before?
A. That people preferred watching TV to seeing films.
B. That movies couldn’t be a business any more.
C. That their movies might be played on television.
D. That no one would go to the cinema.
2.Why are so many people going to see movies now?
A. Because people now have much more money.
B. Because people wanted to escape from real life.
C. Because people have troubles.
D. Because watching movies is now much cheaper than watching TV.
3.What does the underlined word “worsened” mean in the first paragraph?
A. become attractive B. become amazing
C. become bad D. become popular
4.The main topic of American movies is about .
A. economy B. love C. tradition D. not mentioned
A new study of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily，it is a bad thing for young people．Puppy love（早恋）may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression（忧郁症）．The study shows that girls become more depressed than boys，and younger girls are the worst of all．
The possible reason for the connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is “loss of self”．According to the study，even though boys would say “lose themselves in a romantic relationship”，this “loss of self” is much more likely to lead to depression when it happens to girls．Young girls who have romantic relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions．They won’t tell that to their parents．
Dr Marianm Kaufman，an expert on young people problems，says 15% to 20% young people will have depression during their growing．Trying romance often causes the depression．She advises kids not to jump into romance too early．During growing up，it is important for young people to build strong friendships and a strong sense of self．She also suggests the parents should encourage their kids to keep close to their friends，attend more interesting school activities and spend enough time with family．
Parents should watch for signs of depression—eating or mood changes—and if they see signs from their daughters or sons，they need to give help．The good news is that the connection between romance and depression seems to become weak with age．Love will always make us feel young，but only maturity（成熟）gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects．
1.What’s the main idea of the passage?
A．Romance is good for young people．
B．Parents should forbid their children’s love．
C．Romance is a two edged sword for adults．
D．Puppy love may bring young people depression．
2.Which of the following is more likely to have depression?
A．Young girls who always hide their feelings and opinions．
B．Young boys whose parents watch for their behavior．
C．Young people who have a strong sense of selfishness．
D．Careless parents whose children are deep in love．
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A．Lacking love can lead young people to grow up more quickly．
B．The older a woman is，the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance．
C．Parents should help their children to be aware of the signs of depression．
D．Early love makes young people keep close to their friends and parents．
4.What’s the author’s attitude towards puppy love?
A．Confused B．Scared
C．Disinterested D．Disapproving
Linda Evans was my best friend—like the sister I never had. We did everything together: piano lessons, movies, swimming, horseback riding.
When I was 13, my family moved away. Linda and I kept in touch through letters, and we saw each other on special times—like my wedding and Linda's. Soon we were busy with children and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often. One day a card that I sent came back, stamped "Address Unknown" I had no idea about how to find Linda.
Over the years, I missed Linda very much. I wanted to share(分享) happiness of my children and then grandchildren. And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then mother died. There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.
One day, I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman—Linda's married name. "There must be thousands of Wagmans."I thought, but I still wrote to her.
She called as soon as she got my letter. "Mrs. Tobin!" she said excitedly, "Linda Evans Wagman is my mother."
Minutes later I heard a voice that I knew very much, even after 40 years, laughed and cried and caught up on each other's lives. Now the empty place in my heart is filled. And there's one thing that Linda and I know for sure: We won't lose each other again!
1.The writer went to piano lessons with Linda Evans ________.
A. at the age of 13
B. before the writer’s family moved away
C. after they moved to new homes
D. before she got married
2.They didn't often write to each other because they ________.
A. got married
B. didn't like writing letters
C. had little time to do so
D. could see each other on special time
3.There was an empty place in the writer’s heart because she ________.
A. was in trouble
B. didn't know Linda’s address
C. received the card that she sent
D. didn't have a friend like Linda to share her happiness and sadness
A poor boy Howard Kelly was trying to make some money for school by selling goods. He found that he had only one coin left. He was so 16 that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his courage when a lovely young 17 opened the door. Instead of asking for a meal, he asked for a drink of 18 . She smiled understandingly and brought him a 19 glass of milk. He drank it slowly and then asked, “How much is it?”
“You need pay nothing.” she replied. “Mother has 20 me never to accept pay for a 21 .” As Howard 22 that house, he not only felt stronger 23 , but it also made him believe in God and the human beings more. He was about to give up before this.
24 later, the young woman became very ill. She was sent to the big city, 25 Dr Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in for the treatment. When he heard the name of the 26 she came from, a 27 light filled his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room. He 28 her at once. From that day on, he gave 29 attention to her case and 30 to do his best to save her life.
After a long time, she recovered. The bill was sent to her room. She was 31 to open it because she knew it would 32 the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked at the bill and saw these words on one side of it,
"Paid in full with 33 ."
Dr Howard Kelly
Tears of 34 ran out of her eyes as she cried, "Thank you, 35 . Your love has got around through human hearts and hands. "
1.A. worried B. upset C. ill D. hungry
2.A. gentleman B. lady C. doctor D. mother
3.A. soup B. milk C. water D. wine
4.A. large B. small C. hot D. cold
5.A. said B. ordered C. taught D. allowed
6.A. kindness B. happiness C. food D. milk
7.A. went in B. left C. stayed in D. ran from
8.A. in health B. in mind C. in hand D. in body
9.A. Days B. Weeks C. Months D. Years
10.A. when B. where C. then D. that
11.A. town B. city C. room D. house
12.A. silent B. angry C. strange D. familiar
13.A. treated B. realized C. recognized D. saved
14.A. special B. small C. little D. large
15.A. wished B. ordered C. made D. decided
16.A. afraid B. excited C. unable D. certain
17.A. pay B. take C. spend D. cost
18.A. all her money B. my pay C. love D. a glass of milk
19.A. comfort B. joy C. surprise D. sadness
20.A. Doctor B. Mother C. Boy D. God
It is impolite you to ring off when others haven’t finished their talking on the phone.
A. for B. from C. to D. of
They chatted a lot on the phone and helped the girl the awful days and always put her in a good mood.
A. get through B. get out C. get away D. get into
