Unit 1 单元话题阅读精练（阅读理解15篇 七选五5篇）(译林版2020)(必修第二册)(原卷版).docx

1、Unit 1 Lights, camera, action!(译林版2020必修第二册)单元话题阅读精练(阅读理解15篇+七选五5篇). 阅读理解ATraveling between Earth and space in an elevator, moving Earth away from the sun with huge engines. If you have watched the sci-fi blockbuster The Wandering Earth II, you must have been wowed by these surprising technologies.

2、How far are these imaginative ideas from reality? Lets take a look.It was released on Jan. 22, the first day of Chinese New Year. The preparation, shooting and post-production lasted more than 1,400 days. It involved 5,310 conceptual-design drawings, more than 950,000 prop and costume items, and ove

3、r 4,000 visual-effects shots. Fortunately, it has scored big at the box office and aroused heated discussion on social media platforms, drawing attention to the technologies and stories behind the movie. It marks the entry of Chinese-style sci-fi movies to the worlds forefront.The Wandering Earth II

4、 mainly tells the story of human beings building planetary (行星的) engines on the surfaces of Earth and the moon, in order to cope with the rapid expansion of the sun. This film explores the themes of sacrifice, survival, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of seemingly insurmountable(无法克服的)

5、obstacles. What makes the series special is its heroic protagonists(主人公). Unlike the elites who save the world in most Western superhero films, The Wandering Earth II focuses on a group of ordinary people with different nationalities and backgrounds who make sacrifices to protect their home. They al

6、so illustrates the spirit of unity that flows through the blood of Chinese people and can be shared with the rest of the world.Liu Cixin, Chinas famous sci-fi writer and Hugo Award winner, wrote on his Sina Weibo page: “The creators of The Wandering Earth II are very similar to their characters in t

7、he movie, taking great courage and innovative spirit as the engine to push the planet of sci-fi movies into the future. We know that there is still a long way to go for Chinas science fiction, but fortunately, there is a group of people who will never stop pushing forward.”1. What does the underline

8、 word “wowed” in paragraph 1 mean?A. amazedB. confusedC. indicatedD. attracted2. Which of the following is true about The Wandering Earth II?A. The Wandering Earth II was released on Jan. 22, the fourth day of Chinese New Year.B. The process of shooting The Wandering Earth II went smoothly.C. The Wa

9、ndering Earth II was regarded as a success in Chinas sci-fi film market.D. The Wandering Earth II is about the mission to explore new world and civilizations.3. Which of the following can best describe the characters in the movie?A. creative and gratefulB. selfless and innovativeC. considerate and p

10、oliteD. honest and responsible4. What can we infer from Liu Cixins words?A. The creator took great courage to act as a character in his movie.B. Chinas science fiction movie industry faces a big challenge.C. Peoples participation in making Chinas sci-fi movie has boosted his confidence.D. The figure

11、s in The Wandering Earth II are determined to push the planet forward.BEverything Everywhere All At Once star Michelle Yeoh recently made history by becoming the first Asian woman to win “Best Actress” at the Academy Awards. She won the award for her role as Evelyn Quan Wang, a middle-aged laundry o

12、wner and Chinese-American immigrant who discovers multiple versions of herself in parallel universes. In Evelyns attempts to save the multiverse(多元宇宙) from destruction, the film takes a mind-bending trip through different types, mixing absurdist humour with heartfelt explorations of human connection

13、. However, before Yeoh landed the role, she was not a big name in Hollywood. In fact, many critics have incorrectly described her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once as her breakthrough, despite she beginning her acting career in the 1980s. Although Yeoh did find mainstream success upon

14、 starring in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, her role in EEAAO has truly given the actor the fame she finally deserves. Before Yeoh made it to Hollywood, she appeared in many Hong Kong action movies, performing most of the stunts (特技) by herself, even though she had never been formally trained to do

15、 so. Her first role came in 1984 with The Owl vs Bombo. However, her leading role in 1985s Yes, Madam saw Yeoh become a star of Chinese cinema. It was the 21st-highest-income film of the year in Hong Kong, and Yeohs performance, particularly the fight scenes, was praised. However, Yeoh has actively

16、spoken out against Hollywoods lack of accessibility for women of colour, also pointing out her inability to find roles as she has grown older. Thus, over the decades, it was really hard for Yeoh to gain success in Hollywood, although her recent Oscar win is sure to finally send her to even greater,

17、well-deserved heights.5. What can we learn about the film Everything Everywhere All At Once?A. It features self-exploration.B. All the actors have been awarded in Oscar.C. It has become the annual best-seller around the world.D. It is about a common peoples road to become an Oscar winner.6. What do

18、the underlined words “a big name” mean in paragraph 2?A. A trouble maker.B. A black sheep.C. A social butterfly.D. A major player.7. What can we say about Michelle Yeoh as an actress?A. She lacks experience in martial arts.B. She has never gained success in Hollywood.C. She has put great efforts int

19、o her own stunts.D. She prefers to play Chinese characters in her life.8. Why was it hard for Michelle Yeoh to succeed in Hollywood?A. The characters in Hollywood are hard to play as she grows older.B. The market of martial arts films in Hollywood is getting weak.C. She is faced with inequality of c

20、olour and age in Hollywood.D. Hollywood dislikes actresses with an outspoken character.CIn the countryside in Fuzhou, Fujian, there is a girl, her little brother, their grandma and a cat named Hua Juan. In the eyes of Hua Juan, the grandma treats the boy and the girl very differently she saves milk

21、for the boy and feeds him as if he were a baby, not paying much attention to the girl. One day, Hua Juan falls asleep and starts to have a dream. Everything begins to change.This is the story told in the short film Im Hua Juan, which explores a heavy topic -the traditional preference for sons over d

22、aughters. The film helped 18-year- old Zhu Manlin win the best director award at the 2021 International Teen Short Film Festival. The competition aims to encourage middle school students internationally to look at the world around them through images and pay attention to their position within it. Zh

23、u, a student at Fuzhou Senior High School, said she got the idea of the film from stories she heard. “Gender (性别) preference is still a common thing. Three out of the five members of our filming team have such families with older sisters and younger brothers,” said Zhu. “Many people may take it for

24、granted, but not for a cat. I tell the story from the viewpoint of a cat to encourage the audience to take another look at reality.”As the director and photographer, Zhu together with her teammates spent about two months writing the script (剧本), shooting the video and editing. She used several key s

25、cenes to show the grandmas preference for the boy: more meat in his bowl, gentler words and interesting toys, while the girl is ignored and accompanied only by Hua Juan. The strong comparison can help viewers better emotionally connect with the girl and reflect on the unfavorable situation of other

26、girls in the same situation. Zhu also set a scene in which the girl looks through the crack of a door and sees a part from the film Sister, which describes An Ran, a girl who struggles to pursue her own dream while having to raise her younger brother after their parents died in a car crash. “I want

27、fewer girls to have to bear such burdens as An Ran and instead bravely fight for their own rights,” said Zhu. While the theme is realistic, the visuals are artistic. In the film, real life is in black and white while dreams are colorful. Zhu also shot the film in a square format to give it an unusua

28、l feeling as well as a sense of seriousness. She wants viewers to focus on the main story, using close-up shots to resonate with the emotions of the young actors while ignoring other unimportant factors. Zhu said her favorite director is Lee Chang-dong from South Korea, who cares about reality but a

29、lso stays poetic. “I wish I could make such films one day,” she said.9. What can be known about the film Im Hua Juan?A. It has a theme of gender preference.B. It is adapted from a novel of the same name.C. It took the team about half a year to make it.D. It is based on the directors personal experie

30、nce.10. Why is the story told through a cats eyes?A. To make the story more attractive.B. To explain what role pets play in our life.C. To get people to look at things in a different way.D. To connect the story better with a younger audience.11. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The problems Zhu h

31、ad shooting the film.B. The way Zhu directed and made the film.C. The inspiration Zhu got from the film Sister.D. The similarity between Zhus film and the film Sister.12. How does Zhu attract viewers to the main story?A. By focusing on social reality.B. By using close-up shots in the film.C. By shoo

32、ting the film in black and white.D. By expressing emotions in a poetic way.DOpera and cinema have much in common: as a matter of fact, they use music, theater, dance and other art forms at once. Cross-referencing and inspiration for each other have led to several interesting experiments.Cinema, conn

33、ected with opera, is very attractive for a long time. Opera has been used both as a setting and as a subject for cinema. From comic films to action films, opera scenes appear in a variety of genres(体裁). Whatever the film, scenes set in or around the opera tend to represent the most exciting moment i

34、n the plot.Cinema is also capable of mixing the visual elements of the opera: cameras can catch facial expressions from close or far, special visual effects can be added digitally, and montage (蒙太奇) can change the meaning of a scene. Far from replacing the operatic experience, opera-based films prov

35、ide a different, complementary take on operas: they become a genre of its own, which has been called the “opera-film”.Adaptation of films into operas is quite a new development of the operatic world. It is, however, a quickly growing genre: more and more film-based operas are being produced. In the

36、same way popular novels were chosen in the 19th century as plots for operas, nowadays composers turn to popular or relevant screenplays to attract the audience.In the future, cinema and opera are highly likely to become more and more closely connected. While opera is fighting for relevance in the 21

37、st century with new music produced, and cinema is slowly losing its leading role to high-quality on-demand TV, the two media can work together to give rise to new forms of art, combining their advantages to create something that can become larger than the sum of their parts.13. What can be learned a

38、bout opera-based films?A. It represents a new genre of films.B. It focuses on visual experiences.C. It has unique settings and subjects.D. It appears in a variety of genres.14. What makes it likely for a film to be adapted into an opera?A. Its characters.B. Its setting.C. Its subject.D. Its populari

39、ty.15. What can be inferred about cinema and opera from the last paragraph?A. The two should develop their own advantages in their ways.B. The two should cooperate to make something new and bigger.C. Cinema should take the lead in producing high-quality products.D. Opera should work harder to become

40、 a new way of art in the 21st century.16. What is the text mainly about?A. The replacement of opera by cinema.B. The advantages of cinema over opera.C. The interaction between cinema and opera.D. The similarities between cinema and opera.EScreenwriting Camp for TeensAt New York Film Academys 4-week

41、screenwriting camp for teens, students learn how to write their own screenplays.This hands-on camp is structured to benefit students of any experience level. Students spend an average of 24 hours per week in class, and 8 to 16 hours per week in writing labs. In all locations, students have the oppor

42、tunity to write and shoot a group project. Students are required to do a significant amount of writing in the evenings and on weekends to complete the written assignments of this camp.Screenwriting Summer Camp ClassesTo get a sense of what students will learn in the screenwriting camp, here are some

43、 screenwriting courses they will take. Story Generation: This is a first-week class in which students present a variety of film ideas and choose one to write for the rest of the course. Screenplay Analysis: This class looks at the complexities of feature-length screenwriting. Film Craft(技术) : In thi

44、s course students learn about the elements of the feature film. Production Workshop: Students expand their understanding of the visual components of a screen story by shooting their own short scene.Camp InformationClasses are held at the Film Academys New York City (NYC), Los Angeles(LA), and South

45、Beach campuses.Tuition Fees: $4,525Start Dates for Our Locations: Jun 25, 2023-Jul 22, 2023If you need assistance, please contact us immediately at summerprogramsnyfa.edu or call us at 212-674-4300 (NYC), 818-333-3558(LA), or 305-534-6009(South Beach) so we can assist you. For more information about

46、 all other camp locations, please contact 212-966-3488.17. What will students do in the 4-week camp?A. Study in class for about 48 hours.B. Do their homework in writing labs.C. Learn to write for 16 hours on weekends.D. Get some experience of screenwriting.18. Which course allows students to learn a

47、bout the feature film?A. Film Craft.B. Story Generation.C. Screenplay Analysis.D. Production Workshop.19. Which number should you call if you want to learn more about the NYC camp?A. 212-674-4300.B. 818-333-3558.C. 305-534-6009.D. 212-966-3488.FNational Geographic Explorer Malaika Vaz knew from earl

48、y on that she was destined for adventure. “I was someone who spent a lot of time outdoors,” Vaz says. Among her childhood experiences, she recalls expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, climbing mountains, scuba diving, and windsurfing.“In my late teens,” Vaz says, “I began to feel like adventure

49、didnt really mean anything if there wasnt an intent to protect the natural spaces we were exploring in.” She began to seek an outlet that would both satisfy her desire for adventure and allow her to support the protection of the species and ecosystems. Vaz had an interest in the medium of film, and

50、decided to pursue a career in wildlife filmmaking. Today Vaz wears many hats in the filmmaking world, as a documentary director, producer, writer, and presenter. After falling in love with mantas off the coast of her home, she discovered they were being hunted illegally and she dressed herself as a

51、seafood trader to get as close as possible to the issue. She traced traffickers back to many parts of the world to figure out why mantas were being killed. She shares the challenges of going undercover to produce Peng Yu Sai, her Green Oscar-nominated film on the matter. The subjects that grab her a

52、ttention, Vaz admits, cover a wide range. And while shes been asked to define her focus, she prefers variety, and argues that issues she pinpoints are more interrelated than they may appear. Her work doesnt stop at recording important stories-shes also on top of follow-through, ensuring the message

53、is heard. Vaz and her team work with scientists and policy makers to amplify the message of the films they work on. From Vazs perspective, real improvement in the way the planet is cared for lies in the capable hands of many from various backgrounds. “The truth is that we dont need ten really passio

54、nate, committed environmentalists. We need one hundred or one million people who can do a little bit in that field and change things within their ability.”20. Which of the following helped Vaz combine adventure with nature protection?A. Wildlife film-making.B. Free lifestyle.C. Childhood experience.

55、D. Outdoor activities.21. What does the film Peng Yu Sai mention?A. Vazs home on the coast.B. Vazs experience of mountain climbing.C. The history of Green Oscar.D. The illegal hunting of mantas.22. What really matters in protecting our planet according to Vaz?A. The backgrounds of policy makers.B. T

56、he influence of films.C. The guidance from environmentalists.D. The combined efforts of people.23. Which of the following best describes Vaz?A. Enthusiastic but careless.B. Adventurous and insightful.C. Knowledgeable but proud.D. Humorous and patient.GAward-winning author Judy Blumes novel Are You T

57、here God? Its Me, Margaret, a book about the challenges of growing up and figuring out who you are, has been popular for more than 50 years. For the first time, it has been turned into a film, which arrives in movie theatres on April 28.The story in the book and the movie is set in the 1970s. It is

58、told from the perspective (视角) of 11-year-old Margaret Simon, a sixth grader faced with going to a new school, making new friends, family drama, and most notably, puberty(when a childs body becomes an adult body). She is also trying to figure out her own religious beliefs. In private, Margaret addre

59、sses God with questions about her life. The novel has been a bestseller for decades, but it is also one of the most forbidden books in the US. Some people think the books coverage of puberty is not age-appropriate. Another concern is about the way Christianity is described. The films writer-director

60、 Kelly Fremon Craig, a longtime fan of the story, told The Week Junior that the movie is faithful to the book. Margret is played by Abby Ryder Fortson, who was about the same age as her character during filming. She told The Week Junior she first read the novel when she was auditioning (试镜) for the

61、movie. Afterward, she recalled, “I said to my dad, How did someone write a book about this experience and make it so honest and so true? I loved the book so much.”Craig wants the film to make audiences laugh and for them to see themselves in Margaret and her friends. “Theres something about watching

62、 someone else do the embarrassing things that you do thats really funnyalso a great relief that youre not the only one,”she said.24. What is true about Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret ?A. The movie is extremely popular.B. It was written by Margaret.C. It was turned into a film 50 years ago.D. It

63、 is about problems in the process of growth.25. What has caused an argument among readers of the book?A. Margarets religious beliefs.B. How Margaret deals with her problems.C. The description of puberty.D. The cover of the book.26. How does the writer illustrate “the movie is faithful to the book”?A

64、. By giving an example.B. By making a comparison.C. By giving a definition.D. By showing its effect.27. Whats Graigs purpose in making this film?A. To bring Margaret to life.B. To learn from Margaret.C. To embarrass the audience.D. To amuse the audience.HWhen Malaika Vaz was a kid, living in Goa, In

65、dia, she was constantly surrounded by nature. Among her childhood experiences, she recalls journeys to the Arctic and Antarctic, climbing mountains, diving, and windsurfing.At some point in her late teens, Vaz realized adventure didnt really mean anything if there wasnt an intention to protect the n

66、atural spaces we were exploring in. Motivated by her passion for filmmaking, she began to seek a way that would both satisfy her appetite for adventure and allow her to advocate the protection of the species and ecosystems she interacted with.Today Vaz wears many hats in the filmmaking world, as a d

67、ocumentary director, producer, and presenter. After falling in love with manta rays (蝠鲼), she discovered they were being hunted illegally and started to dress herself as a seafood trader to get as close as possible to the issue. She traced sellers to figure out why the threatened species were being

68、killed. She shared the shocking details in Peng Yu Sai, her Green Oscar-nominated film on the matter.The subjects that grab her attention, Vaz admits, run the gamut. When she was asked to define her focus, she replied that she preferred variety. She always argues that the issues she looks into are m

69、ore interrelated than they may initially appear. “I think that its exciting to dive into the different aspects of environmental stories,” she says.Her work doesnt stop at recording important stories; she also ensures the message is heard. From Vazs viewpoint, real improvement in planetary protection

70、 lies in the hands of each of us rather than just those of several environmentalists. “If youre an engineer and you care about the natural world, you can change the kind of construction materials you use. If youre a teacher loving nature, you can bring that into the learning for your class.” she say

71、s.As a filmmaker, Vaz believes its important to figure out ways that attract the audience who can push for the protection of the natural world.28. What did Malaika Vaz decide to do in her late teens?A. Motivate children to get close to nature.B. Make a film about her childhood experiences.C. Develop

72、 a passion for an adventurous lifestyle.D. Combine nature exploration with nature conservation.29. What is the film Peng Yu Sai mainly about?A. The role of manta rays in the local economy.B. Vazs personal life as a seafood trader.C. The threatened species in India.D. The illegal trade in manta rays.

73、30. What does the underlined part “run the gamut” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Are quite popular.B. Cover a wide range.C. Make little progress.D. Are hard to deal with.31. What message does the author convey in Paragraph 5?A. Human beings are closely linked to nature.B. Stories are effective in c

74、hanging peoples behavior.C. Everyone can make a difference to the environment.D. Environmentalists play a big part in solving environmental issues.IThe current Broadway season is getting a surprise ending: Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan will bring to Americas most visible theater district a long-o

75、verlooked Lorraine Hansberry play, The Sign in Sidney Brusteins Window.The two stars led a production of the play at the BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) that closed on March 24. Now they plan an unexpected and unusually quick move to Manhattan: The show will start previews April 25 and open on April

76、 27, the final date on which plays and musicals can open and still be qualified for this years Tony Awards.“The speed with which these producers are acting is completely admirable,” said the director Anne Kauffman. She first encountered the play as an undergraduate. “It just feels like its beyond my

77、 wildest dreams, because Ive been thinking about the play for so many years.”The Sign in Sidney Brusteins Window, which followed the enormous success of A Raisin in the Sun, is about a couple living in Greenwich Village in the 1960s and facing challenges to both their marriage and their political id

78、eals. Hansberry, died in 1965, just two days after the original “Brustein” production closed on Broadway, and the play has long been overshadowed by “Raisin”.The revival received mixed reviews. No matter: Audiences flocked (蜂拥) to BAM, where the seven-week run, in the 836-seat Harvey Theater, was 98

79、 percent sold out, according to BAMs departing artistic director David Binder.The Broadway transfer was made possible by the sudden failure of another show, Room, which was scheduled to open this month, but fell apart for lack of necessary costs. The Hansberry play will be staged at the James Earl J

80、ones Theater and the Broadway run is scheduled to last just 10 weeks.32. What do we know about The Sign in Sidney Brusteins Window?A. It will be staged at the BAM.B. It will be directed by Oscar Isaac.C. It will be on at the end of April.D. It will lead the Broadway season.33. How does Kauffman feel

81、 about the production of the play?A. Thrilled.B. Anxious.C. Encouraged.D. Unconcerned.34. Why was the Broadway transfer possible?A. Necessary costs were lacked.B. Another scheduled show failed.C. The play received mixed reviews.D. Audiences flocked to the theater.35. In which section of a newspaper

82、may this text appear?A. Arts.B. People.C. Business.D. Opinion.JWhat benefits can you have from a film? A well-made film offers a whole world of things to watch. First there are the story aspects the plot, characters, dialogue and themes. Then there are the technical aspects the camera work, cuttings

83、 and special effects. And there are many other things, like the credits, musical score and the acting. A well-made film offers much more than you see in one viewing (观看).Films are a means of communication. They can tell you things, just as newspapers do, or television, or any other means of communic

84、ation. Sometimes they communicate important things to you, like ideas or lifestyles or ways of looking at the world. Sometimes people are aware of this, and sometimes not. The more you are aware of this, the better you are.Notice, for example, the way films sometimes affect fashion. A star dresses o

85、r wears her hair in a certain way, and suddenly everyone is imitating (模仿) her. Boys in the 1950s could sometimes be seen wearing black leather jackets, idling (闲逛) on street corners and smoking cigarettes. They were imitating Marion Brando. His films taught them a certain way to behave.Films can al

86、so teach politics. In Star Wars, the heroes were a bunch of lovable incompetents (无能者) fighting with guts (胆量) and not much else. They were, in fact, rather like the British in the early days of WWII. Their enemies, like the Nazis, had a big advantage in equipment and numbers of troops, and they wer

87、e like the Nazis in discipline and heartlessness too. The whole film, in fact, was a re-run (重演) of WWII, and taught values like faith and love of liberty. This is all to the good, but the point is, did you notice it?36. The last underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 probably means _.A. viewers can enj

88、oy lots of things if they see a well-made film again and againB. a well-made film always attracts a number of viewers more than one timeC. viewers usually know nothing about a well-made film but a good story themeD. a well-made film can help viewers understand well-known film stars better37. What ca

89、n we know from the second paragraph?A. Films are much more important than newspapers and television.B. Films can send us information like any other means of communication.C. Some people usually talk about the films that they have watched.D. Nobody knows how films communicate important things to them

90、.38. It can be inferred from the passage that in his films, Marion Brando played the part of _.A. a motorist who always wore a black leather jacketB. a homeless man who died of smoking too much finallyC. a lazy man who didnt have any serious things to doD. a fashionable man who wore long hair during

91、 World War II39. What can we learn about from the film Star Wars according to the last paragraph?A. the WW II heroes.B. politics around the world.C. some great values.D. people loving world peace.K As a classic love movie of the twentieth century, Titanic makes one scene a long-lasting cinematic sho

92、t: Jack let go of his hand and sank in the icy seawater, leaving the chance of living to his lover Rose, who finally survived on a wooden door debris (残骸).More than 100 years since the disastrous event and more than two decades after the earliest release of the movie Titanic, there have been many “d

93、oor theories”. Audiences debate heatedly over whether or not Jack and Rose could have both fit onto the wooden debris and survived. So, was there room for Jack?In a TV program, hosts Jamie and Adam even did an experiment using an exact replica (复制品) of the wooden piece from the movie, and the two pr

94、oved that if they had tied Roses life jacket to the bottom of the door to strengthen its buoyancy (浮力), they would have managed to stay afloat (在水上漂浮的).However, their conclusion was debunked (驳斥) when director Cameron said that the freezing water and Jacks high temperature would have made the life j

95、acket solution impossible. He also said that the debate is beyond the point the movie was trying to make, which is focused on the tragic love story of Jack and Rose, not physics.The largest debris recovered from the real Titanic is now displayed in the Maritime Museum. The museums website states tha

96、t a replica was once built for the movie based on the museums Titanic collection which was known as the “door” used in the death scene. Unfortunately, the size of the debris coupled with the weight of Rose on top could work, but not if Jacks additional weight was added to it.In a word, science has p

97、roven that Jack didnt die for nothing and did indeed sacrifice (牺牲) himself to save the love of his life.40. What have the audiences doubted about Titanic?A. They question the directors level of direction.B. They think the ending of the story was not good enough.C. They disagree with the separation

98、of the hero and heroine.D. They believe that the hero has a chance of survival as well.41. What is the conclusion of Jamie and Adam based on?A. The development of the plot.B. A physics experiment.C. The theme of the movie.D. A heated debate.42. What can we learn from Paragraph 5?A. Jack died by acci

99、dent.B. Jacks death was avoidable.C. The movies ending is reasonable.D. The door could make a difference.43. Where can we probably find this article?A. A popular magazine.B. A movie poster.C. A technology report.D. A film review.LMichelle Yeoh, an iconic name in Chinese cinema, made history on Sunda

100、y night by becoming the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress. The Malaysian-born actress defeated tough challenger, including two-time winner Cate Blanchett and five-time nominee (被提名人) Michelle Williams, to take home the honored award for her extraordinary performance in the

101、multiverse comedy Everything Everywhere All at Once.The film, where Yeoh plays a struggling laundry owner who ends up being the savior (救世主) of the multiverse, swept the Oscars with a total of seven awards, including for best picture and best director, making it the biggest winner of the night.“For

102、all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility,” the actress said in her acceptance speech in Los Angeles, California, the United States, to emphasize that one must dream big as dreams do come true. “And ladies, dont let anyone ever tell you

103、 (that) youre past your prime (黄金期),” the 60-year-old added.The actress also used her speech to honor her 84-year-old mother, Janet Yeoh. “I have to dedicate this to my mom and all the moms in the world because they are really the superheroes, and without them none of us would be here tonight,” she

104、said.After carving a career for herself in Kung fu cinema in Hong Kong, Yeoh made her Hollywood debut (首次亮相) in the 1997 James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies. She gained international recognition for her role as a swordswoman in Ang Lecs iconic film, Crouching Tiger. Hidden Dragon, which won three O

105、scars in 2001.Calling the actress “a female Jackie Chan”, Sha Dan, a film critic, said that Yeoh is the film industrys darling for not only her jaw-dropping performance in action movies, but also her performance in artistic works. Everything Everywhere All at Once seems to be specifically crafted fo

106、r Yeoh because the movie reflects her decades-long efforts to raise the cultural significance of Asian-themed films worldwide, Sha added. His remarks were just part of a stir among Chinese media, with the news hash-tag getting over 430 million views on the popular micro-blogging platform Sina Weibo

107、in just three hours.44. What contributed to Michelle Yeohs winning the Academy Award?A. Her iconic name.B. Her impressive acting.C. Her five-time nominations.D. Her international recognition.45. Which of the following can best describe Michelle Yeoh?A. Ambitious and honest.B. Generous and diligent.C

108、. Warm-hearted and helpful.D. Determined and grateful.46. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The road to success of Michelle Yeoh.B. The situation of kungfu cinema.C. Medias comments on Yeohs achievements.D. Yeohs great contributions to film industry.47. What is the text?A. A news report.B.

109、A film review.C. A column introduction.D. A program guide.MNatalie Portman, an actress and film producer, is well known for her talents in acting. Portman was born on June 9,1981, in Jerusalem and then she and her family settled in America.Portman started dancing lessons at age four and performed in

110、 local dance clubs. In 1993, she was interviewed for the role of a poor child who befriended a middle aged killer (played by Jean Reno) in Lue Bessons film, Leon: The Professional. The film opened in 1994, marking her rise to fame overnight. At the same time, she studied dancing and acting in New Yo

111、rk, and starred in Star Wars: Episode IThe Phantom Menace while still at high school in Long Island. In 1999, after filming Where the Heart Is, Portman moved into the dormitory of Harvard University to pursue her bachelors degree in psychology, Alongside her work as an actress, she completed a bache

112、lors degree in 2003. During her studies, she starred in Star Wars: Episode IIAttack of the Clones.To prepare for the role of a young ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员) in Darren Aronofskys 2010 film Black Swan, she went through five to eight hours of dance training each day for six months and lost 20 pounds (9 kg).

113、 But her hard work paid off. Not only did she win the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2011 by this film, but also found her soulmateMillepied, who was the choreographer (舞蹈指导) of Black Swan. The couple married in Big Sur, California on August 4, 2012.Apart from show biz,

114、 Portman devotes herself to many social and political causes. For example, she is a supporter for animal rights and became a vegetarian (素食者) after she witnessed an operation on a chicken while attending a medical meeting with her father.48. How many films starring Natalie Portman are mentioned in t

115、he passage?A. 3.B. 4.C. 5.D. 6.49. Which of the following is the correct order to describe Natalie Portmans life?a. She studied dancing and acting in New York.b. She began to study in Harvard University.c. She performed dancing in local dance clubs.d. She starred in Star Wars: Episode IIAttack of th

116、e Clones.A. c-a-b-dB. b-a-c-dC. c-d-a-bD. b-c-d-a50. Which of the following words can best describe Natalie Portman?A. Inspiring and creative.B. Fashionable and funny.C. Talented and hardworking.D. Grateful and selfless.51. The passage is probably followed by a concluding paragraph about_.A. Natalie

117、 Portmans personal lifeB. Natalie Portmans contribution to animalsC. Natalie Portmans study in Harvard UniversityD. Natalie Portmans achievements as an actressNDuring the past few weekends, we held the first 24-Hour Play Festival on campus, the first event our school has held.The event started in th

118、e Playhouse Theater at 8 p.m. on Friday with students who signed up to be either an actor, director or playwright (编剧).Then the chair announced the theme of the event from a pool of play themes. Playwrights had 12 hours to write a 10-miute play based on the theme, which meant that they had to work a

119、ll night to get the scripts (剧本) ready before 8 a.m. on Saturday. Directors received scripts and had 12 hours with actors to start their rehearsals (排练). Everyone would perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday.As a stage manager, I had to make sure everything went well. It was really exciting because this was

120、our first time. The performers did an excellent job. I was amazed at the playwrights beautiful scripts and the ideas they represented. Among those stories, there were many themes including friendship, love and equality.One of my favorite plays was about friendship. In the play, a girl and a boy have

121、nt seen each other for a long time. One day, they meet by accident. At first, they are nervous because they do not know where to start. It was so real that it reminded me of my friend and me. When they talked about good memories in the past and expectations of the future, I was moved. They moved lik

122、e birds on the stage, and my heart followed.The actors were amazing. They had to memorize all their lines in 12 hours. Directors also contributed great ideas in such a short time. I was really excited to watch the performance and be one of the staff. It was not easy starting from zero, but as long a

123、s there is a beginning, a story always forms.52. What do we know about the 24-Hour Play Festival?A. The play theme was decided by the playwrights.B. Each student could be both an actor and a director.C. Students were pressed for time to prepare for the play.D. Actors had to work all night for the re

124、hearsals.53. How did the author feel about her job as a stage manager?A. Nervous.B. Disappointed.C. Bored.D. Excited.54. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 4?A. She was absorbed in the play.B. She expected a lot about the future.C. The play was based on her real life.D. The play remin

125、ded her of her love story.55. Whats the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To share her special experience on campus.B. To express her pride in being a stage manager.C. To describe how to hold a 24-Hour Play Festival.D. To encourage readers to watch and write plays.OA British man has learned ski

126、lls needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King.Ghaffar Pourazar said he has been a big fan of Bruce Lee since he was a child and is full of interest about China. In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals

127、 from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing. Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on. So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school.At the age of 32, he had to learn with teenage student

128、s everyday, starting from the most basic training of the legs and waist. At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue in Beijing Opera. To him, it was the biggest obstacle, but he never gave up.Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Ch

129、inese classic story Journey to the West. He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character.Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect, but has also built fame for Beijing Opera. He once got a top

130、international prize for performing the Monkey King.To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera s

131、tory Lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past 10 years, he has performed in more than 400 shows.56. What did Ghaffar begin to do in the year of 1994?A. He became a fan of Bruce Le

132、e.B. He took an interest in Beijing Opera.C. He learn Beijing Opera in Beijing.D. He acted the part of the Monkey King.57. What does the underlined word “obstacle” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. chanceB. targetC. dreamD. headache58. From Paragraph 4, we can see_.A. Monkey King is not easy to perfor

133、m.B. He practised harder than other performers.C. He didnt understand the Monkey King well enough.D. He loved the Chinese classic story Journey to the West.59. What can be implied from the last paragraph?A. Ghaffar is a successful team leader.B. Ghaffar translated Beijing Opera story for a living.C.

134、 Ghaffar teaches Beijing Opera for fun in many schools.D. Ghaffar has made huge contributions to spreading Beijing Opera.II. 阅读七选五AHow Star Wars Changed Movie-making Forever“May the force be with you!” If you are a Star Wars fan, then you have probably heard this phrase many times. 1 So many charact

135、ers, devices, and phrases from the movie have become well-known. But you might be surprised to find out how much this movie has changed how movies are made.“A long time ago in a galaxy (银河系) far, far away.”is how Star Wars begins. Its plot was not creative. 2 The story was typical science fiction wi

136、th lots of drama, traditional characters and good battling evil, in space and in hand-to-hand fight.It was the special effects that made Star Wars much better than other movies. People still talk about the light swords (剑) that could cut, burn and melt through most substances. Spaceships sped throug

137、h space and landed on huge, realistic-looking space stations. 3 When Star Wars first came out in 1977, most movie theaters were stand-alone (单独的) buildings, with just one movie screen. Using the money Star Wars had made for them, movie-theater owners built more theaters, leading to the multiplexes (

138、多影厅影院) that are common today.Theaters needed more movies to show on all the additional movie screens and in all the new multiplexes. So new movie companies sprang up, including small ones creating experimental movies. 4 Some of the methods became popular and others failed. But, thanks to Star Wars,

139、people got to see new types of movies. 5 There had been movie continuations (续篇) before, but they were often just poor imitations of the first movie. The Star Wars movies were all popular. There have been two trilogies (三部曲) so far, with more planned.A. They tried out new techniques.B. In fact, it w

140、as quite old-fashioned.C. Audience had never seen anything like these.D. Thus, audience began to enjoy science fiction movies there.E. Star Wars was the first really successful movie trilogy in history.F. If you are not a fan, you are still likely familiar with these words.G. If you are a movie make

141、r, you may be inspired by this classic film.BA famous Chinese proverb says, “Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand.” 6 Read on to discover ways in which theatre can benefit students. 7 Dramas help children explore new worlds, become people from diffe

142、rent times and learn about different perspectives. Exploring these things can give them the skills needed to be innovative and imaginative. In an ever-changing world, having a creative approach is so important for thinking outside the box and coming up with new solutions. Drama improves verbal and n

143、on-verbal communication skillsDrama skills can help children develop their communication and presentation skills, which are vital skills for anyone! Activities where children take on different roles help develop their expression. 8 Drama develops empathyDrama requires members to play different chara

144、cters. 9 As a result, members are encouraged to develop empathy-the ability to view the world from another persons perspective without judgment. Drama encourages cooperation and new friendship 10 Dramas are a strong platform to foster cooperative spirit. There is nothing that bonds a group of people

145、 quicker than making a drama together. Drama requires children to openly express themselves throughout the activities, which helps members become friends by supporting each other. Many schools now recognize drama as one of the best ways to promote emotional intelligence. They believe drama education

146、 can result in a positive and long-lasting transformation that would not have happened in a traditional education system.A. Drama develops creativity.B. Drama improves concentration.C. Teamwork is undoubtedly an essential part of drama.D. Dramas develop children into better communicators and storyte

147、llers.E. All creative ideas are welcomed and encouraged so that every child feels positive.F. A good understanding of roles will allow members to relate better to different situations.G. Theatre in education creates an engaging environment that changes the students in many aspects.CScary movies are

148、something you either really love or avoid at all costs. Generally, people should be running away from things that bring fear. 11 It is a little confusing. According to psychologist Brownlowe, there are a few different reasons behind why people like scary movies.People like the feeling they get when

149、theyre scared.Some people react differently to things that are scary. A study found that people who like scary movies tend to enjoy really strong feelings like fear. When youre scared, your brains immediate response is to fight or flight. 12 For example, your heart may race and your muscles may tens

150、e. It can even cause you to scream or jump. “Believe it or not, for some people, this is a lot of fun,” Brownlowe says.It feels good to get through a scary movie. 13 According to Brownlowe, theres a good reason why scary movies reduce nervousness. “The experience of your brain calming itself down af

151、ter watching a scary movie is actually very dazzling,” Brownlowe says. “Thats because the dopamine (多巴胺) release causes an increased sense of well-being.” At the same time, it also feels good to go into an experience that seems scary or “risky” and then come out safe and sound. As Brownlowe says, “

152、14 To some extent, it can make things that seemed challenging easier to deal with in the future.” For example, some people may find that after watching a Halloween Scare Fest, its not as scary to ask their boss for a raise, or to give a public speech. 15 Watching a scary movie is an ideal way to get

153、 closer to others. A study found that fear-arousing situations, like watching a scary movie, can increase the attraction between two people. Aside from increasing attraction, it can even bring you closer together. Some even think that scary movies touch a deeper part of our collective consciousness

154、as humans. “It draws us closer when we have a shared experience of being terrified of the dark, or ghosts, or killers,” Brownlowe says.A. It changes our attitudes to risk.B. Its a great way to make new friends.C. People feel more connected to others.D. It pushes people into choosing simple tasks.E.

155、When this happens, your entire body can react.F. But scary movies have a way of drawing people in.G. Some anxious people may find scary movies comforting.DBefore movies had voices, they had music. From silent films to todays computer-generated ones, film composers use the score to help tell the stor

156、y.Music Manipulates (影响) EmotionsThe most obvious role music plays in movies is in manipulating the audiences emotions and bringing them the desired feelings. 16 Philip Ball, author of The Music Instinct, says our brain is born to respond in emotional ways. He says, “Our response to certain kinds of

157、 noise is something so strong in us that we cant switch it off. Film composers know that and use it to shortcut the logical part of our brain and get straight to the emotional centers.”Music Gets Us in the MoodThe first bars of music in a movie usually establish its style. The low sound of an organ

158、communicates a different atmosphere than light electronica playing a quick tune. 17 The music telegraphs whether something is serious, adventurous, joyful or amusing. Music Introduces People, Places and ThingsMusic helps viewers understand the story, a trick filmmakers picked up from operas, etc. 18

159、 A recent example of this can be found in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, in which, quick music is played for the Hobbits, while the fellowship gets romantically heroic music. 19 Movies rely on music to help establish time period, location, cultural heritage or social standing. Using Baroque-style mu

160、sic sets a scene in the 18th century. Back to the Future used Huey Lewis The Power of Love for its “present day” scenes and such songs as Earth Angel and Johnny B. Goode for its scenes in the past. 20 For example, music that audience thinks to be Russian can set something in Moscow even if the music

161、 is actually American in origin.A. Music places us in time and space.B. Music doesnt have to be real for this to be effective.C. Music enables people to forget about time and space.D. Composers use music to predict and connect the story.E. Film composers create theme music for characters, situations

162、 or places.F. The selection of certain sounds creates feelings of happiness, fear or even panic.G. Film composers carefully choose instruments and sounds to set a mood for each scene.E)In recent years, Hollywood has been trying to catch the eyes of Chinese audience by showing the elements of Chinese

163、 culture. In Roland Emmerichs latest sci-fi disaster movie Moonfall, many Chinese elements are presented to Chinese viewers. Several conversations in the Chinese language are included in them. 21 Moonfall tells about how a team of heroes try to save the Earth from a disaster. Emmerich has already be

164、en famous. 22 , because he used easily noticeable Chinese elements. One movie lover, Zhao, is interested in the re-entry capsule (太空舱) used at the end of the teams task in the film. It is similar to the one that has appeared in TV programs showing the successful landing of Chinese spacemen after the

165、ir tasks in space. “ 23 . This not only shows the solidarity (团结) of humans, but also shows the countrys international influence, ”Zhao said. 24 . The influence of Chinas science and technology is growing too. Those are the reasons why Chinese elements can appear in Hollywood movies. The size of the

166、 Chinese market is another reason. In 2021, the total box office takings hit around $7. 4 billion, and the total number of screens reached 82, 248. With the Chinese elements, Moonfall has easily interested Chinese audience. Rao, founder of the Future Affairs Administration, however, pointed out that

167、 most Hollywood movies are not properly introducing the elements of Chinese culture. 25 Market observers expressed the hope that Hollywood will gain a deeper understanding of China to present Chinese elements better.A. Two skilled spacemen are includedB. Chinas national strength is growing quicklyC.

168、 But the new movie has made him get more attentionD. He added that there is still some room for improvementE. The Chinese are working together in the face of a dangerF. He has appeared in such a movie as 2012, which has drawn the crowdsG. The conversations take place between a US boy and a Chinese exchange student