Recommended Movies on Netflix

Moonlight
Duration(时长): 110 mins
Director: Barry Jenkins
Cast: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes

What happens to the kids who don't quite fit in? They become adults who don't quite fit in—but the gift of Barry Jenkins's fantastic story is its unspoken confirmation that, even in a hard world, there's a place for everyone.

Marriage Story
Duration: 136 mins
Director: Noah Baumbach
Cast: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern

Last year's finest film is already on the streaming service- a reflection of Netflix's excellent taste in original projects. Starring a never better Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, the movie is director Noah Baumbach's successful try on talking about divorce,

The Boys in the Band
Duration: 121 mins
Director: Joe Mantello
Cast: Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells

Joe Mantello takes the directing chair on this film adaptation of the 1968 play with the same name. This is actually the second version of the movie- the first one was released in 1970. The material is extremely heavy, and the acting will absolutely break your heart.

Back to the Future
Duration: 116 mins
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson

Teenager Marty McFly(Michael J. Fox) gets sent back in time to 1955 from 1985 thanks to a time traveling De-Lorean car built by the one and only Doctor Emmett “Doe” Brown(Christopher Lloyd). The film has been delighting most people even over three decades since its first release. You can also find the following series(Back to the Future Part Ⅱ and Back to the Future Part Ⅲ) on the streaming platform.

1. Whose film lasts the longest?

A．Barry Jenkins's.

B．Joe Mantello's.

C．Noah Baumbach's.

D．Robert Zemeckis's.

2. What makes The Boys in the Band worth watching?

A．The adventure stories.	B．The original creativity.
C．The impressive acting.	D．The light material.

3. What can we know about Back to the Future?

A．It tells kids how to fit in with society.	B．It is the second version of the movie.
C．It focuses on predictions about the future.	D．It has been enjoying great popularity.

Taylor Ellis was born with an eye disease and has very little vision. When she went in for her 20-week scan and was unable to see her baby, she was left in tears. When doctors found out she was upset, they conducted a special ultrasound(超声) and made a 3D print out of her unborn daughter's face.

26-year-old Taylor and her husband Jeremy, who also has been diagnosed(诊断) with poor eyesight, received the special scan in the hospital a week later. They were able to feel the baby's face as a result, and it was a dream that became reality. Baby Rosalie is now ten weeks old, and mum of three Taylor said the 3D printing technology- most commonly used to make car parts- was “life changing”.

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore usually uses the technology to create models of unborn babies with spina bifida(脊柱裂). It allows surgeons to get a clear image of the spines of babies to see if they need a surgery. When an ultrasound doctor called David at the same hospital found out the special use of the technology, he suggested the technology be used to help blind parents. It is thought to be the first hospital in the world to offer the service.

Taylor, a stay-at-home mother from Cockeysville in Maryland, said, “I always thought about what my baby would look like and was always saddened to know I wouldn't have the same opportunity as seeing mothers. My sight wasn't so bad with my first two children, so I could see the 2D ultrasound.” When she received the 3D ultra-sound, Taylor said of the exciting moment, “I had the realization that this was my baby's face. It was so heart-warming. I showed off my scan to my daughters and my parents on video chat, ”Taylor added, “This pregnancy has been so scary but so exciting the whole way through. I will tell my daughter this amazing experience.”

4. How did the doctors help Taylor Ellis?

A．They enabled her to “see” her baby.	B．They made a 3D print out of her.
C．They sent her to a better hospital.	D．They cured her of her eye disease.

5. What did Taylor Ellis think of the 3D printing technology?

A．Unreal.

B．Dangerous.

C．Amazing.

D．Affordable.

6. What is 3D technology normally used for in Johns Hopkins Hospital?

A．Building new spines for babies.	B．Assisting with medical diagnoses.
C．Serving blind patients with babies.	D．Creating models of blind patients.

7. The last paragraph mainly shows Taylor Ellis's_____________.

A．interest in knowing about her unborn baby	B．sadness of losing her sight after giving birth
C．excitement of sharing experiences in a video	D．delight in getting the special scan of her baby

Thirty years ago, Switzerland-based artist Klaus Littman came across a profound drawing titled The Unending Attraction of Nature. The drawing, by Austrian artist and architect Max Peintner, displays a scene in which nature is so detached from the environment that it becomes just a patch(块), preserved for entertainment.

“When I first saw the pencil drawing, I was fascinated. I knew that one day this work would be the starting point for a major art project in public space,” says Littmann.

Now, decades later, Littmann has fulfilled the vision with the installation(艺术装置) of FOR FOREST: The Unending Attraction of Nature. Making the lines between art, architecture and nature unclear, the installation sets a native central European forest in the midst of 30, 000 person Worthersee football Stadium in Klagenfurt. With nearly 300 trees planted, some weighing up to six tons each, it's Austria's largest public art installation to date.

In the face of climate crisis and deforestation, FOR FOREST comes with a more pressing urgency. As explained in a statement about the installation, “In support of today s most pressing issues on climate change and deforestation, FOR FOREST aims to challenge our view of nature and question its future. It seeks to become a memorial, reminding us that nature, which we so often take for granted, may someday only be found in special space, as is already the case with animals in zoos.”

The actual creation of the manmade forest was overseen by landscape architect Enzo Enea and his company, Enea Landscape Architecture, which includes a range of species in it. It was opened on September 8 and one can imagine it already attracting surprised and happy creatures to the field.

However, the installation will close on October 27. In a short video about the work, Littman says his objective is never to make something that will last forever; rather, he says, “My objective is for this picture to remain in people's head for a lifetime.”

8. Why is the painting The Unending Attraction of Nature mentioned?

A．To tell the source of Littmann's inspiration.	B．To list an example of the nature- themed art,
C．To describe Littmann's impression of nature,	D．To show Littmann's fine taste in modern art.

9. Why is FOR FOREST significant?

A．It has greatly promoted local tourism.	B．It is Austria's greenest artistic work.
C．It has preserved various rare plants.	D．It warns us of environmental issues.

10. What can be known about the installation?

A．It is a waste of time.

B．It is temporary.

C．It is of little popularity.

D．It is unrealistic.

11. What is the text mainly about?

A．A living artwork in a large stadium.	B．An environment-friendly painting.
C．A permanent private art installation.	D．An artificial forest for entertainment.

Experiencing hardship early in life is awful. And worse, it can mean a difficult road ahead. Living a life without any stress seems like a much better alternative. But it isn't necessarily a good thing, research is now showing. A small amount of stress may actually help kids build resilience, which is the ability to bounce back after a bad experience.

In one 2010 study, researchers wanted to understand how stress affects resilience. They surveyed 2, 398 adults in the United States. Participants answered questions about their mental health and overall health. And they indicated if they had experienced varying levels of adversity. The survey showed adults who faced some adversity reported fewer symptoms of psychological problems than those who had experienced heavy adversity. They also performed better than those who had sailed through childhood with few hard times.

David Lyons is a professor at Stanford University in California His team reported evidence for this in a November 2019 paper in Scientific Reports . The team studied small squirrel monkeys. These monkeys experienced varying “doses” of stress. “No stress” monkeys enjoyed a typical life in the lab: They were housed in a cage with their mother and siblings and there was plenty of water and food. A second group faced a mild stressor: They spent an hour a day away from their siblings on 10 straight days. The stress dose went up for a third group where these monkeys had daily separation from siblings and no access to mother during that hour. Two more groups experienced daily separation from both their mother and siblings.

Ten weeks later, each monkey was moved with its mother to an unfamiliar cage. The researchers assessed the monkeys' willingness to let go of mother and explore the new digs On the whole, monkeys that faced one or two stressors(groups2 and 3) depend less o their mothers than those in the last two groups. They also more readily explored their new surroundings In general, they showed less anxiety than both the no stress and high stress groups.

“Growing up healthy means learning how to deal with mild challenges and changes,” Lyons concludes.

12. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A．Choosing a difficult road.	B．Leading a stress free life.
C．Experiencing hardship early.	D．Bouncing back after failing

13. What did the 2010 study indicate?

A．Heavy adversity can harm health.	B．Childhood adversity is unnecessary.
C．People with more stress are stronger.	D．Adults have much more mental stress.

14. What did David Lyons's team do in their research?

A．They assessed monkeys' mental health.	B．They set small monkeys free in nature.
C．They designed different levels of stress.	D．They divided monkeys into two groups.

15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Resilience Comes From Nothing but Life Stress

B．Mild Stress May Help Children Build Resilience

C．Young People Have Trouble Handling Challenges

D．Growing Up Healthy Means Adapting to Changes