In the last couple of years, there has been a craze about timetraveling TV series in China.This year, it seems like the South Korean drama writers have fallen in a deep, neverending love with the timetravel trend.
Rooftop Prince
A prince from the Joseon era (18th century), Lee Gak is catapulted 300 years forward into the future in Seoul 2012 with his entourage(随从) when he tries to investigate the suspicious circumstances which surround the death of the woman he loves.In the present, he finds a young woman who looks exactly like his beloved crown princess.
Queen Inhyun's Man
The drama, set during the Joseon era, features the hero Kim Boongdo as he tries to restore the exiled Queen Inhyun.It is in this time period he is given the timetraveling power that transports him to the future world where he makes friends with an actress playing the role of Queen Inhyun for a drama in her time.
Dr Jin
Jin Hyuk is a genius neurosurgeon.Through a mysterious power, Jin finds himself transported back in time 150 years.He begins treating people there, but the lack of equipment and medical knowledge of the period forces him to seek new ways to aid the sick.Through this challenging process, Jin eventually becomes a genuine doctor.
Operation Proposal
Kang Baekho realizes that he falls in love with his best friend, Ham Yiseul, on the day of her wedding to another man.He travels back in time to various events of their lives hoping to change the outcome of their relationship.Will Kang be able to change the course of their future?
1.Which of the following words can replace “catapulted” in Paragraph 2?
A.Captured. B.Transported.
C. Traveled. D.Deserted.
2.What do the three TV series have in common?
A.They are all about love.
B.They all describe what happened in ancient times.
C.They are all based on true stories.
D.They all feature timetravel.
3.If you are interested in prince and princess story, which will you turn into?
A.Rooftop Prince. B.Queen Inhyun's Man.
C.Dr Jin. D.Operation Proposal.
When you are done with the book, go out for a walk or ________.
A.whoever B.wherever C.whatever D.however
The girl thinks she is ________ of a star as she won the local beauty contest.
A.something B.anything
C.everything D.nothing
Lucy is a hardworking and physically active student, ________ has both marks and a fit body.
A.one who B.the one
C.whom D.the person
—Excuse me, I want to have my car repaired, but I can't find a garage.
—I know where ________ is.Come on, I'll show you.
A.it B.the one C.that D.one
Several of the passengers were hurt and one was taken to hospital.Luckily ________ was killed.
A.no one B.not all
C.none D.no other