Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki has become the first female artist in the Arab world to be nominated (提名)for an Academy Award ,or Oscar.
Labaki directed the film Capernaum ,a film about a Syrian refugee (难民)boy and a Kenyan baby who live without parents on the streets of Beirut. It was nominated for best foreign language film.
Labaki wil1 be one of the few female directors to compete for an Oscar this year. She told the Associated press "I wish there were a lot more women filmmakers this year represented, nominated in the Oscars. But I am sure in a few years we won't be having this problem anymore."
Unlike in the West, women filmmakers are industry leaders in Lebanon.
Capernaum received a 15-minute standing ovation (热烈欢迎)at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It won the Jury Prize—the third-highest award given at Cannes.
The United Nations has publicly praised the film. Lebanon's Foreign Minister said.
Capernaum put a Lebanese touch on the international film industry.
The Oscar nomination of Capernaum is the second for Lebanon in two years in the film group. It demonstrates the country's rising star power.
Labaki called making the movie a life-changing experience. She said Capernaum helps humanize the real struggles of refugees only briefly talked about in the news.
We can't help but acknowledge that there is a fear of refugees in general around the world and there are these walls we are building, and this fear that keeps growing," Labaki said.
Capernaum will compete against four other films for the Oscar, including awards season favorite Roma. Directed by Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron, it earned 10 Oscar nominations, including for best picture.
1.Where does Labaki come from?
A. Syria. B. Kenya
C. Lebanon. D. Mexico.
2.What do we know from Labaki's words in Paragraph 3?
A. Few women directors have been nominated in the Oscars.
B. She was the first female artist to compete for an Oscar.
C. More women directors will enter for Oscar this year.
D. Female directors have problems with their films.
3.Which of the following best describes Capernaum ?
A. It is the best foreign language film.
B. It shows the rising power of women.
C. It has won the first prize at Cannes.
D. It is highly thought of.
4.What does the underlined 'it' in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Capernaum. B. The Oscar.
C. Roma. D. Best picture.
If you're looking to fully experience Africa's breathtaking scenery, and have an eye for adventure, then there's only one place to be. Here, inside Africa picks four of the best hikes from across the continent.
1.Kilimanjaro
Make it to the top of Tanzania's 5,895-meter Kilimanjaro, and you'll be standing at Africa's highest point. The mountain is Africa's most-visited hiking destination, attracting tens of thousands of tourists and adventures every year.
You don't have to a technical climber to climb Mount Kilimanjaro; you just need not be pretty physically fit. There are six routes to choose from difficulty, scenery and success. No special equipment
2.Atlas mountains
The High Atlas is an impressive mountainous range in central Morocco that hosts North Africa's highest peak. Mount Toubkal, at 4,165 meters. There's a variety of routes to follow during your climb but inexperienced climbers should note that the hike through the mountain's challenging zones is quite demanding.
3.Mount Kenya
A long-extinct volcano. Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest peak, at 5,199 meters.
Lying just south of the equator, the mountain's deep valleys and diverse wildlife will guarantee you wonderful scenery and a fantastic hiking experience.
The climb, however, to the mountain's steep ice-capped peaks is quite challenging, making it the most technical, probably, in that East African area.
4.Mount Meru
Mount Meru may forever exist in the shadow of its neighbor, Kilimanjaro, but Tanzania's second-highest mountain (4,565 meters) has its own devotees.
It's less known, but Mount Meru is for the true enthusiast who wants to experience what very few people actually do.
Mount Meru is often used by mountaineers to accustom themselves before trying to conquer Kilimanjaro, or by those wanting a hike with the local Massai.
1.What do we know about Kilimanjaro?
A. It's comparatively easy to climb.
B. It's Africa's second highest mountain.
C. Its six routes are equally difficult.
D. It lies to the east of Tanzania.
2.Why do mountaineers climb Mount Meru first before they do Kilimanjaro?
A. To avoid big crowds of climbers. B. To hike with the local Massai.
C. To get used to the situation. D. To experience what most people do.
3.Which is the lowest of the four?
A. Kilimanjaro B. Atlas mountains
C. Mount Kenya D. Mount Meru
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
My name is John and I must share with you an event which took place on Flight 1553 out of DCA. My wife and I were traveling to Miami to celebrate an achievement for her and as you can imagine, we were looking forward to fun, sun and laughter.
We boarded the aircraft, without a care in the world. It was cold in Washington and we were ready for Florida.
Shortly after taking my seat, I began to feel sick. I knew something wasn’t right but just couldn't find out what was happening.Being a doctor and a stubborn man, I resisted efforts by my wife to call for assistance. As the aircraft began its departure roll, I lost consciousness for a short amount of time.
As I came around, I quickly realized a few things. Firstly, something very bad had happened to me. Secondly, the aircraft was too heavy with the fuel to go back home. Thirdly, my loss of consciousness had been so deep that I found myself out of control. So not only did I have a medical issue to deal with, but I also had to figure out how to deal with an embarrassing experience.
My wife gathered the crew as soon as it was safe to move about and I made my way to the washroom to attempt to clean up. I did my best and the flight crew members were so supportive, checking on me often and reassuring me that there was nothing to be embarrassed about.
It was their sympathy and support that helped me so much. During the flight they kept watching over me and I suddenly had a small group of nurses, bringing blankets, food, drinks and caring and smile. I was thankful to them.
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Upon landing, I remained in my seat, allowing other people to go first.
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Hearing that, the captain left and returned a couple minutes later with a pair of his own blue jeans. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假如你是李华,你的英国朋友Terry一直关注你所在城市的新冠状肺炎（COVID-19）疫情，他来信询问你的健康和高考备考情况，请你回复邮件，要点如下：
1. 表示感谢；
2. 空中课堂；
3. 人生感悟。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：air class
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Beijing Hutong
The real culture of Beijing 1.(lie) in the culture of Hutong and Siheyuan (courtyards). How true it is! They have special appeal2. tourists at home and abroad.
Hutong is the name3. (give) to a narrow lane or small street between rows of courtyards, where Beijingers lived in the past. When4. (view) from the air, one can see that lanes are like a chessboard with delicate gardens, fine rockeries and ancient ruins which make them a wonder in the world.
Once one enters any of the lanes, one can feel the deep and warm relationships among people, 5. is rarely found in this modern world. On account of the lanes, every house is connected to the other, allowing the local people 6.(keep) in touch with their neighbors.
In the lanes one can experience the life of the 7.(local). The public bathrooms and toilets can 8.(find). Shops sell all kinds of goods that satisfy the local people's daily needs.
Gossiping in these lanes is a common scene as it is the main way for people to 9.(strength) their relationship.Where there is such a lane, there is a story.
If one wants to explore the culture and experience Beijing Hutong food and Hutong shopping, a Hutong tour is 10. must-see.
These days, teenagers often have their noses buried in a cellphone or other electronic devices. They are often so ______ with what’s happening on social media that they often ______ what’s going on around them.
But you ______ can’t say that about this 17-year-old. Seeing ______ the teen helped an elderly woman who was ______ at the Dollar General just restored my ______ in our youth!
17-year-old Senquavlous Driver joined his ______, Connie, for a trip to the Dollar General. They’d put down their shopping and were starting to pull out when Senquavious noticed a woman in her eighties struggling to get out of her ______. She succeeded but was having trouble walking. Senquavious wasted no time coming to the ______!
The teen jumped out of his aunt’s car without hesitation. He helped the elderly woman to the sidewalk and ______ with her into the store. She was there to get soda, but could hardly walk. The woman explained that she’d recently ______, hurting her back and face. So, Senquavious stayed with her the whole time, helping her get her shopping done, and then saw her back to her car.
His aunt watched on, ______ by her nephew’s compassion. She pulled out her cellphone and took some photos. “I was in ______ taking pictures because he didn’t hesitate to help her, and that made me happy,” she said.
Connie proudly ______ the photos of her nephew’s act of ______ on Facebook, saying, “I hope he continues to do great things in his life. ”
1.A.concerned B.associated C.satisfied D.pleased
2.A.remind B.review C.ignore D.notice
3.A.generally B.actually C.basically D.certainly
4.A.why B.how C.when D.if
5.A.moving B.complaining C.struggling D.driving
6.A.interest B.faith C.respect D.delight
7.A.aunt B.mother C.teacher D.grandma
8.A.car B.store C.home D.sidewalk
9.A.conclusion B.rescue C.end D.point
10.A.dealt B.stopped C.continued D.began
11.A.driven B.walked C.played D.fallen
12.A.amazed B.inspired C.attracted D.touched
13.A.sweat B.tears C.relief D.silence
14.A.chose B.remembered C.shared D.described
15.A.bravery B.kindness C.sympathy D.gratitude
