Four Inspiring Movies
Forrest Gump(1992)
Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low IQ but good intentions. This movie follows the fictional story in which the simple man makes his way through some of the more turbulent(动荡的)times from the 1960s through 1980s. This film took home six Oscars, inspired a “Weird Al” song, and proves that a big heart is the most important thing.
It's a Wonderful Life(1946)
No movie list would be complete without a nod to the past. Let's go with this Christmas classic, about a man with serious financial troubles who intends to commit suicide(自杀)by jumping off a bridge. His guardian angel Clarence Odbody stops him and tells him what life would have been like for those close to him had he never been born. Realizing how much he means to others, he rushes back home and all sorts of happy, inspirational, Christmassy things happen.
Dead Poet's Society(1990)
John Keating(Robin Williams)is a high school English literature teacher at a famous all-male boarding school who gets into trouble with the school administration after encouraging his students to challenge authority and think for themselves. It is certainly inspirational, if not also frustratingly sad.
A Beautiful Mind(2001)
This movie tells the story of John Nash(Russell Crowe), a professor at Princeton, a US university, who revolutionized the field of game theory and fell into madness as a result of paranoid schizophrenia(精神分裂症). With the love and support of his family as well as the help of medical professionals, he managed to overcome his mental illness and continued to make contributions to the field of mathematics.
1. What can we know about It's a Wonderful Life?A.It proves a big heart important. |
B.It has a happy ending. |
C.It tells a story of friendship. |
D.It is famous for the leading role. |
A.Forrest Gump. | B.I's a Wonderful Life. |
C.Dead Poet's Society. | D.A Beautiful Mind. |
A.became a famous expert in psychology |
B.got his family's support for studying game theory |
C.gained lots of experience in treating schizophrenia |
D.defeated the disease and went on to pursue maths |
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【推荐1】While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience. If you are looking for come peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus (高加索).
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia, in the Gegharkumk province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, located 6,200ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various accommodations such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to partake m such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. While there, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments, the Sevanavank Monastery, and it offers a great view of the lake as well.
Lake Paravani
Lake Paravani, located at 6,801ft above sea level, is in the south of Georgia, near the Javakheti plateau. At this level, altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly, or bring medication for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting: experience. The lake is best known for fishing. Do not come home during the winter months when the lake freezes.
Lake Cildir
Lake Cildir is located in the Ardahan province. East Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is the second largest freshwater lake of Eastern Turkey, and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not extremely cold, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.
Lake Van
Lake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this list. The largest lake in Turkey. Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake here. It’s situated at 5,380ft above sea level, and unique to lakes around the world, the water is high in salt content.
1. If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake, you can go to .A.Lake Cildir | B.Lake Parvani |
C.Lake Sevan | D.Lake Van |
A.Its water is high in salt. | B.It is a volcanic lake. |
C.It is globally the latest lake. | D.It is surrounded by mountains. |
A.Lack of medicine. | B.Volcano eruptions. |
C.Altitude sickness. | D.Low temperature all the year. |
【推荐2】Whether you are trying to experience some activities of San Francisco, or simply wanting to explore the city itself, we offer a variety of attractions and sightseeing tours to help you make the most of your vacation.
Big Bus Tour
Big Bus Tour aims to give you the most enjoyable and memorable experience of San Francisco. This unique city tour stops at most key points of interest all around this spectacular city. Learn about the city’s history and witness the diverse culture, beautiful parks and magnificent architecture on an open air bus. Hop on and off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around San Francisco.
Wine Country Tour
Wine has always been a mark of civilization at its finest. Local areas produce their own wine to signify their value to buyers. Wine country tours will go through regions that display the natural beauty of the countryside and its resources.
Fat Tire Tour
Imagine travelling effortlessly through the beautiful parks and along the water front while receiving informative historical and current day information and lots of unique and fascinating stories from your guide. Our tours are limited in size so you can count on a great and intimate experience. Fat Tire Tours is proud to be the first guided tour using Segways in the world.
AT&T Park Tour
It’s the only ballpark in America where home runs can be “splash hits” and where the event on the field adds radiance and beauty to the breathtaking Bay views. On your behind-the-scenes ballpark tour of sensational AT & T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, you will have the chance to go to places only the players and staff go to.
1. In which tour can you enjoy the most places of interest?A.Big Bus Tour. | B.Wine Country Tour. |
C.Fat Tire Tour. | D.AT&T Park Tour. |
A.Visitors can visit beautiful parks. | B.Visitors can travel on a vehicle. |
C.There is a guide to accompany visitors. | D.There is a chance to visit the city's museums. |
A.Hit home runs. | B.Enjoy a match. |
C.Travel with players. | D.Go to a national park. |
The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there.
And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year ... plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.
Who are these needed writers? They're ordinary folks like you and me.
But am I good enough?
I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn't know where to turn for help.
Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude(潜能), and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.
The promise that paid off
The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:
You will complete at least one manuscript(手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.
I really didn't expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.
Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 stories and articles.
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Realize your writing dream today. There's nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever.
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Institute of Children's Literature
1. From the first three paragraphs, we learn that ________.
A.children’s books are usually bestsellers |
B.publishers are making $3 billion each year |
C.magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention |
D.there is a growing need for writers of children’s books |
A.be a successful publisher |
B.become a confident editor |
C.finish one work for publication |
D.get one story or article published |
A.prove she is a good instructor |
B.promote the writing program |
C.give her advice on course preparation |
D.show she sold more stories than article |
【推荐1】“IS THERE SOME game where I just lie really still on a comfy bed or something?” Bandit, the father in “Bluey”, asks with hope in his voice. “Hospitals!” yell Bluey and Bingo, his two cheerful dog daughters. “Oh, not hospital,” sighs Bandit, as he is led to a pile of sofa cushions on the floor to become a patient. This is just one of the games the Heeler family plays. There’s “Daddy Robot”, where Bandit is assigned chores, and “Hotel”, where the workers (the children) repeatedly wake up the guest (Bandit).
“Bluey”, a hit series about four Blue Heeler dogs, first aired on Australian television on October 1st five years ago. It is a celebration of the funny and humorous games adults and children play together. The creator, Joe Brumm, an Australian animator, draws on his own experience of bringing up little ones. Mr Brumm created “Bluey” as Australia’s answer to “Peppa Pig”, a beloved British animated series. And the TV series went viral. In America, more than 23 million hours of “Bluey” were streamed in a single week in July: an impressive feat given each instalment is around seven minutes long.
The global success originates from the wholesome premise: a family having fun, which parents like to show their children. There is an instructive element, too, as the dogs usually learn something about the real world as a result of their games. For children who expect a present from every party they go to, “Pass the Parcel” teaches them about the joy of generosity. “Bluey” is also beautifully designed, with calming hues and soft music. It makes a pleasant change from the gaudy colours and ear-splitting noise used in many kids’ programmes.
The show has its critics. It revolves around a bog-standard two-parent, two-child unit, even though families come in all shapes and sizes. Some gender stereotypes persist, too. Although Bandit is involved in parenting, he is often the fun parent while Chilli, the mother, does domestic chores and organises the family. Some claim the show puts pressure on parents to be constant play companions to their children.
But still “Bluey” entertains parents, who will have played many made-up games with their own children. Parents empathise with Bandit’s sighs and understand why Chilli “likes being by herself”. The characters provide a model for young and old alike.
1. What purpose does the first paragraph serve?A.To describe scenes in a game. | B.To support an argument. |
C.To introduce the topic. | D.To attract people to watch the TV series. |
①gaudy colors ②educative elements ③appealing designs
④ear-splitting noise ⑤an image of happy family ⑥calming and soft music
A.①③⑤⑥ | B.①②④⑤ | C.①③④⑥ | D.②③⑤⑥ |
A.It bears gender discrimination against females. |
B.It stereotypes the shape, size and roles of the family. |
C.It pressures parents to act as role models for their children. |
D.It stresses the bond between family members. |
A.A TV series goes viral when it shares viewers’ emotions. |
B.A TV series goes viral when it reflects conflicts between its creator and its viewers. |
C.A TV series goes viral when it imitates a popular character. |
D.A TV series goes viral when it advocates unconventional values. |
【推荐2】Today we travel to film festivals around the world to learn about their different histories and goals. Some of the festivals are major competitions, while others are smaller events to help draw attention to more experimental movies.
One of the most famous film festivals in the world takes place in the French town of Cannes during twelve days in May. The Cannes Film Festival started in 1946 as a social gathering for showing movies. Later, the popular event developed into an important competition.
Visitors to the festival also see a series of short films, as well as films which don’t compete for awards. But the Cannes Film Festival is more than about honoring special movies and seeing famous actors. Each year, more than 1,000 people from almost 100 countries gather to watch about 900 movies. This helps link people from all areas of the movie industry. Also, it helps filmmakers sell their movies to distributors(发行人) so they can be shown in theaters around the world.
The Venice International Film Festival starts in late August. Dating back to 1932, it is one of the oldest movie festivals in the world.
Many film festivals have very specialized subjects. In Belgium you can go to the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. For 26 years this festival has been showing science fiction and horror movies from around the world. If this event seems too frightening, you can attend the International Children’s Film Festival in Frankfurt, Germany. In Turkey, the International Istanbul Film Festival, which was first organized in 1982, shows movies about art, music, dance or literature.
On any given day, a film festival is probably taking place somewhere around the world. Here we’ve only discussed a small number of them. These important and exciting events help to celebrate the art and industry of movies.
1. What do we know about the Cannes Film Festival?A.It lasts twelve days in winter. | B.It started as a film competition. |
C.It attracts about 1,000 actors every year. | D.It increases the popularity of some films. |
A.The Venice International Film Festival. |
B.The Cannes Film Festival. |
C.The International Istanbul Film Festival. |
D.The Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. |
A.there are many film festivals |
B.film festivals have a long history |
C.many film festivals have their own subjects |
D.film festivals are popular around the world |
A.The Oldest Film Festival in the World. | B.Film Festivals Around the World. |
C.Development of Films in the World. | D.The History of Film Festivals in the World. |
【推荐3】Four of the best films to watch in this winter
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
It’s prequel time again. Based on the dystopian YA (Young Adult Fiction) by Suzanne Collins, the prequel is set 64 years before the previous Hunger Games films. Donald Sutherland’s character, Coriolanus Snow, is now a teenager played by Tom Blyth, and Rachel Zegler is the woman he has to train for the Capitol’s 10th annual death match.
Released internationally from 15 November
The Marvels
Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel returns to save the planet from evil aliens, but her job is made considerably harder this time by a cosmic fault that links her to two other super heroines. Every time she uses her powers, she swaps places with cither Photon (Teyonah Parris) or Ms Marvel (lman Vellani). “The worlds we go to in this movie are worlds unlike others you’ve seen in the MCU. Bright worlds that you haven’t seen before, “ the Director Nia DaCosta told Total film.
Released internationally from 8 November
Wish
Walt Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary with a cartoon that includes the themes and animation styles of the studio’s first century. Directed by Chris Buck (co-director of Frozen) and Fawn Veerasunthorn, Mish is a musical fairy tale set in a magical land where King Magnifico(Chris Pine) can grant his citizens’ wishes. But a 17-year-old girl, Asha (Ariana DeBose), questions whether the king should keep that power all to himself. She wishes on a star-and the star then falls from the sky to help her. Buck told Jackson Murphy at Animation Scoop that the film is “kind of our love letter to Disney, to Walt.”
Released internationally from 22 November.
Napoleon
Ridley Scott’s 28th film is an epic biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte, with Joaquin Phoenix as the French general, and Vanessa Kirby as his wife Josephine. It’s reported to be three hours long, with six major battle sequences-although it’s as much a character-driven drama as it is a war movie.
On general release from 22 November
1. Which of the four films was released earliest?A.The Hunger Games. | B.The Marvels. | C.Wish. | D.Napoleon. |
A.Ridley Scott was cast as the famous French general. |
B.Donald Sutherland is now a teenager played by Tom Blyth. |
C.Elements of the studio’s first century will be displayed in Wish. |
D.Captain Marvel’s job is easier with the help of two other super heroines. |
A.Lifestyle. | B.Business. | C.Affairs. | D.Entertainment. |
【推荐1】As a photographer, have you thought about entering photo competitions? Which photo competition should you enter? If you’ve found yourself asking the questions, you’re in the right place. This article will induce some of the most famous photo competitions to you.
World Press Photo Awards
If you want to test your photojournalism (摄影新闻报道) skills against other more than one competition, consider joining the World Press Photo Awards. The competition has been hosted each year since 1955 and there are regional and overall winners.
Deadline: January
Entry Fees: Free
Prizes: Regional winners: €1,000. Global winners: € 6,000.
Istanbul Photo Awards
The Istanbul Photo Awards is hosted each year by Anadolu Agency, Turkey. But you don’t need to have a base in Istanbul to enter the competition.
You can apply for several categories, including single news, story news, and categories ranging from sports to nature. The competition is organized mainly for news photographers.
Deadline: February
Entry Fees: Free
Prizes: Category winner: $ 3,000. Runners-up (亚军):$1,500. Third-placed: $1,000.
Amateur Photographer of the Year
The Amateur Photographer of the Year award is held every year. You’ll have the opportunity to enter several rounds throughout the year, each of which has a different topic.
Deadline: Varies
Entry Fees: Free
Prizes: Winner gets £500 (each round); £1,000 for the overall winner. Second-placed get £1,000.Third-placed get £50.
Landscape Photographer of the Year
If you live in the UK and want to show your country beauty, you might want to consider entering the competition. The competition has several categories, including city life, black and white, and classic view.
Deadline: May
Entry Fees: £9.99
Prizes: Winner: £10,000 and a book. Category winners: £1,000 and a book. Category runners-up: a book.
1. Which competition can a photographer enter several times in a year?A.Istanbul Photo Awards. | B.World Press Photo Awards. |
C.Amateur Photographer of the Year. | D.Landscape Photographer of the Year. |
A.They require entry fees. |
B.They set three levels of prizes. |
C.They are hosted in the same month each year. |
D.They are mainly held for news photographers. |
A.€2,000 | B.€1,000 | C.€3,000 | D.€10,000 |
【推荐2】Simple steps to inner peace
If you wake up feeling tired and lazy, these moves can give you a lift. Our yoga warm-ups will help to loosen and stretch your muscles and joints, and deep breathing also helps you to focus your thoughts, so you feel refreshed.
Upper-body lift
Slowly lower your body to the floor, look up forward the ceiling and breathe in. Hold for a minute. Release (放松).
Toe touch
Bringing your hands to the floor, breathe out while putting your head between your knees (if you’re a beginner, keep knees slightly bent). Holding the position, breathe in as you stretch your head and chest upward. Hold for one minute. Release.
Spine stretch
Standing straight, feet together, breathe in and raise your arms straight overhead, hands touching. Look up, stretching your body for one minute. Release. Repeat moves as often as needed.
1. The purpose of the above exercises is to ________.A.help you bring back your strength |
B.get rid of pain from your back |
C.get you warm enough to do further exercise |
D.loosen and stretch your muscles to help you feel refreshed |
A.raising your body higher | B.making you release |
C.helping you get energetic | D.getting your body straight |
A.upperbody lift; toe touch | B.toe touch; upperbody lift |
C.spine stretch; toe touch | D.toe touch; spine stretch |
【推荐3】New York Walking Tour
♦Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour
Start this exciting guided 4-hour tour by getting early Reserve Line Access boarding on the ferry to Liberty Island. Once there, go inside the base of the statue and head to the observation decks for an awesome view of New York City and its surroundings. Then come back on the ferry to Ellis Island to learn about the history of immigration to America that took place here between 1892 and 1954.
♦Central Park Walking Tour
Walk through Central Park’s most picturesque highlights on a 2-hour tour with a professional photographer. Remember your New York City adventure with unforgettable images of you with family or friends as you circle the towers at Belvedere Castle, walk through paths with flowers in the Conservatory Garden, or feed the swans by the Loeb Boathouse.
♦New York City Architecture Walking Tour
Learn about the history of the buildings that define the New York City skyline on a 3-hour walking architecture tour. Walk down the famous 42nd Street corridor with a longtime New York resident and architectural expert, stopping along the way to learn about Midtown Manhattan’s most iconic structures like the Chrysler Building, Ford Foundation, Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library.
♦Greenwich Village Walking Tour
Greenwich Village is one of New York City’s most beautiful and famous neighborhoods. Take a guided 3-hour walking tour of this legendary Lower Manhattan space. Hear about the famous artists who once lived here, from Edgar Allan Poe to Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and countless others. Walk the winding streets and visit popular Washington Square Park, reliving more than 200 years of history.
1. Why do tourists visit Ellis Island?A.To know about American immigration history. | B.To explore the surroundings of the island. |
C.To get a whole view of New York City. | D.To observe Statue of Liberty closely. |
A.Central Park Walking Tour. | B.Greenwich Village Walking Tour. |
C.New York City Architecture Walking Tour. | D.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour. |
A.Take unforgettable pictures. | B.Come across Bob Dylan. |
C.Visit New York Public Library. | D.Learn about well-known artists. |
【推荐1】Looking for a fun and educational gift for your kid? Check out our list for the best electronic toys in 2021.
Best Educational: Wonder Workshop Dash Coding(编程)Robot
In today's STEM-friendly world, teaching your kids how to code is as simple as getting them their own programmable robot. The Robot is ideally suited for kids aged 6 and up. Kids will discover endless possibilities with this toy. They can teach the robot to sing, dance, and play-all through voice commands and the aid of corresponding apps, which are simple and accessible. The idea is to build confidence through fun.
Best Camera: VTech Kidizoom DUO Camera
For children aged 3 months to 9 years, the VTech Kidizoom DUO Camera will give your kids their first glimpse at photography life and provide hours of entertainment. With two cameras switching between the front and rear lens, the DUO offers 4x digital zoom, a built-in flash, five games and parental control settings to limit game playtime.
Best STEM: Snap Circuits Junior
When shopping for toys for your kids, it's important to choose something that will hold their interest long after the first day. The Snap Circuits Junior kit has you covered. This building kit is great for kids who love to take things apart and see how they work. The set includes 30 different color-coded parts and easy-to-follow instructions to help kids build over 100 different electrical projects. All of the parts in this set snap together without the need for tools or soldering, making it safe for kids as young as 8.
Best Early Childhood: Leapfrog My Own Leaptop
The Leapfrog My Own Leaptop is the perfect choice for parents looking for toys that build upon basic English alphabet lessons. This toy has four different modes that help kids aged 3 to 5 learn spelling, phonics, and word association. Kids can also pretend to send emails to Leapfrog characters Scout and Violet in order to learn how to write basic sentences.
1. A parent choosing gifts for a 2-year-old baby would probably choose .A.Wonder Workshop Dash Coding Robot |
B.VTech Kidizoom DUO Camera |
C.Snap Circuits Junior |
D.Leapfrog My Own Leaptop |
A.Learn English with fun. |
B.Send E-mails to a teacher. |
C.Learn to write articles. |
D.Play video games. |
A.To evaluate the gifts' quality. |
B.To recommend a gift choice. |
C.To compare new electronic toys. |
D.To help educate kids with toys. |
【推荐2】Route One: Windsor, Bath & Stonehenge Tour with Entry & Free Lunch
Tour includes admissions to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Roman Baths, professional guide and transportation by coach that offers Wifi. You will also get to enjoy free lunch pack, free walking tour, and will be taken to your departure point in central London.
Route Two: Bath, Stonehenge and Salisbury with Free Lunch
Tickets from $94
Highlights include admissions to the mysterious Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral where you will see the famous Magna Carta and Roman Baths and Pump Rooms. The tour will be accompanied by a professional guide and you will travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wifi.
Route Three: Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover, Greenwich River Boat Ride with Free Lunch
Tickets from $89
Highlights include private entry to Leeds Castle, an exclusive Mead Tour, entry to Canterbury Cathedral, a Thames Boat Ride and a free lunch pack. You will travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wifi and a professional guide and be dropped off at central London in the end.
Route Four: Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds and Warwick Castle with Free Lunch
Tickets from $86
You will start off with a walking tour through the historical city of Oxford, then drive through the picturesque Cotswolds to visit Shakespear’s Birthplace in Stratford upon Avon. After enjoying a free lunch, you will visit the Warwick Castle before heading back to London.
1. Which route doesn’t provide professional guide?A.Route One. | B.Route Two. | C.Route Three. | D.Route Four. |
A.The price. | B.The number of places of interest. | C.Free Wifi. | D.A free lunch. |
A.An official report. | B.An announcement. | C.A tourist guide. | D.A textbook. |
【推荐3】A 3-year-old boy called Casey who was lost in the woods for two days is now safe at home with his family. But he told his rescuers that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing cold woods. He said he was with a friend --- a bear.
The child went missing on January 22 while playing with friends at his grandfather's house in the southern state of North Carolina. When the other children returned to the house and Casey did not, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police.
Police formed a search and rescue team to look for the young boy in the nearby woods. But two days went by and still no Casey.
Then on January 24, someone called the police saying they heard a child crying in the woods. Police followed up on the information and found Casey at about 9:30 that night. They pulled him out of some briar(多刺野灌木). He was in good health.
Casey told the rescuers that he had hung out with a black bear for two days, a bear he called his "friend".
Officer Hughes spoke with reporters from several agencies. He said Casey did not say how he was able to survive the woods for three days in the cold, rainy weather. However, he said, "Casey did say he had a friend in the woods that was a bear. And at no point do I think he was taken away illegally."
Doctors at Carolina East Medical Center treated Casey for minor injuries. He was then released to his family on January 25.
His mother Brittany Hathaway talked with reporters from a local news agency and thanked everyone who joined in the search and rescue efforts.
"We just want to tell everybody that we're very grateful that you took the time out to come search for Casey and prayed for him, and he's good," said his mother. "He is good, he is up and talking. He's already asked to watch Netflix."
1. What happened to Casey?A.He was ignored by his friends. | B.He was attacked by a bear. |
C.He went missing in the woods. | D.He was wanted by the police. |
A.How Casey managed to survive. | B.When he was successfully rescued. |
C.Why he was seriously injured. | D.How many hours he was trapped. |
A.Naughty. | B.Lucky. | C.Intelligent. | D.Determined. |
A.His mother cared about him. | B.His mother was very grateful. |
C.Casey deserved a good rest. | D.Casey was in good condition. |
A.survey | B.advertisement | C.news report | D.character introduction |