About twenty of us had been fortunate enough to receive invitations to a film-studio(影棚)to take part in a crowd-scene. Although our "act" would last only for a short time, we could see quite a number of interesting things.
We all stood at the far end of the studio as workmen prepared the scene, setting up trees at the edge of a winding path. Very soon, bright lights were turned on and the big movie-camera was wheeled into position. The director shouted something to the camera operator and then went to speak to the two famous actors nearby. Since it was hot in the studio, it came as a surprise to us to see one of the actors put on a heavy overcoat and start walking along the path. A big fan began blowing tiny white feathers down on him, and soon the trees were covered in "snow". Two more fans were turned on, and a "strong wind" blew through the trees. The picture looked so real that it made us feel cold.
The next scene was a complete contrast(对比).The way it was filmed was quite unusual. Pictures taken on an island in the Pacific were shown on a glass screen. An actor and actress stood in front of the scene so that they looked as if they were at the water's edge on an island. By a simple trick like this, palm trees, sandy beaches, and blue, clear skies had been brought into the studio!
Since it was our turn next, we were left wondering what scene would be prepared for us. For a full three minutes in our lives we would be experiencing the excitement of being film ”Stars”!
1.Who is the author?
A.A cameraman. B.A crowd-scene actor.
C.A film director D.A workman for scene setting
2.What made the author feel cold?
A.The heavy snowfall. B.The low temperature
C.The man-made scene.. D.The film being shown
3.What would happen in the "three minutes" mentioned, in the last paragraph?
A.The next scene would be prepared.
B.More stars would act in the film.
C.The author would leave the studio.
D.A new scene would be filmed.
I first went to hear a live rock concert when I was eight years old. My brother
and his friends were all 36 of a heavy metal group called Black Wednesday. When they 37 that Black Wednesday were going to perform at our local theatre, they all bought 38 for performance. However, at the last minute, one of the friends couldn’t go, so my brother 39 me the ticket. I was really 40 !
I remember the buzz (嘈杂声) of excitement inside the theatre as we all found our 41 . After a few minutes, the lights went down and everybody became 42 . I could barely make out the stage in the 43 . We waited. Then there was a roar from the crowd, like an explosion, as the first members of the band 44 the stage. My brother leaned over and shouted something in my ear, but I couldn’t 45 what he was saying. The first song was already starting and the music was as 46 as a jet engine. I could 47 the drum beats and bass notes in my stomach.
I can’t recall any of the songs that the band played. I just 48 that I really enjoyed the show and didn’t want it to 49 . But in the end, after three encores (加演), the show finished. We left the 50 and walked unsteadily out onto the pavement. I felt a little dizzy, as if I had just 51 from a long sleep. My ears were still 52 with the beat of the last song.
After the 53 , I became a Black Wednesday fan too for a few years before getting into other kinds of music. Once in a while, 54 , I listen to one of their songs and 55 I’m back at that first show.
1. A.members B.fans C.friends D.volunteers
2. A.guessed B.thought C.discovered D.predicted
3. A.flowers B.drinks C.clothes D.tickets
4. A.offered B.booked C.returned D.found
5. A.relaxed B.excited C.embarrassed D.encouraged
6. A.seats B.entrance C.spots D.space
7. A.comfortable B.serious C.nervous D.quiet
8. A.silence B.darkness C.noise D.smoke
9. A.fell upon B.got through C.stepped onto D.broke into
10. A.forget B.bear C.repeat D.hear
11. A.loud B.hard C.sweet D.fast
12. A.enjoy B.touch C.feel D.digest
13. A.realize B.understand C.believe D.remember
14. A.continue B.finish C.delay D.change
15. A.theatre B.party C.opera D.stage
16. A.escaped B.traveled C.woken D.benefited
17. A.aching B.burning C.rolling D.ringing
18. A.competition B.performance C.interview D.celebration
19. A.besides B.otherwise C.instead D.though
20. A.decide B.regret C.imagine D.conclude
Don’t mention that at the beginning of the story, or it may ______ the shocking ending.
A.give out B.give away C.give up D.give off
______ regular exercise is very important, it is never a good idea to exercise too close to bedtime..
A.If B.As C.Unless D.Although
No matter how bright a talker you are, there are times when it is better ______ silent.
A.remain B.be remaining
C.to remain D.having remained
There is ______ in our office that when it is somebody’s birthday, they bring in a cake for us all to share.
A.balance B.tradition C.concern D.relationship