【推荐1】Here’s a review of some excellent red movies and TV programs in 2021.

1921. Released nationwide on July 1, 1921 tightly narrates a historical event, where the Communist Party of China held its first National Congress in Shanghai and Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in the summer of 1921. As an attempt to seek a breakthrough, the patriotic (爱国的) tale creatively uses several different perspectives (视角) to retell the historical moments of CPC’s first national congress.

Shanhe Suiyue. The 100-episode documentary Shanhe Suiyue serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles of the Chinese people on the revolutionary path to glory. With a total length of more than 41 hours, it is the largest documentary production on the Chinese revolution, which selects 100 key scenes, highlight moments and typical characters, narrating 100 vivid stories.

The Age of Awakening. The 43-episode TV series The Age of Awakening narrates how Chinese intellectuals (知识分子) and young people in the early 1900s, including key CPC founders Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, tried hard to save a nation with corruption, foreign aggression, and other problems, to form a communist party against all odds.

The Battle at Lake Changjin. Set during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea

(1950-1953), the film centers on a heroic company of the Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) army. By Nov 24, its overall box office has reached 5.69 billion yuan, replacing Wolf Warrior 2 at the top of China’s all-time box office charts.

1. What can audiences see in 1921?

A．CPC’s first national congress.

B．People’s struggle in the early 1900s.

C．The same perspective of historical moments.

D．The national Congress held only in Shanghai.

2. What is special about Shanhe Suiyue?

A．It shows how communist party was formed.

B．It selects 100 stories of Chinese intellectuals.

C．It has 43-episode series and a length of 41 hours.

D．It is the largest documentary on the Chinese revolution.

3. Which production wins the champion of box office?

A．Shanhe Suiyue.	B．The Age of Awakening.
C．Wolf Warrior 2.	D．The Battle at Lake Changjin.

【推荐2】Statistics from the China Film Administration, China’s box office revenue during the Spring Festival holiday hit a record high of 8 billion yuan, or more than 1.1 billion U. S. dollars, the milestone being achieved in the shortest time span in the history of the Chinese film industry.

Seizing a lot of attention due to actress-director Jia Ling’s weight loss of up to 50 kilograms in one year, YOLO — a comedy recounting Jia’s portrayal of an oversized woman striving to become her better self — earned 2.72 billion yuan, topping the festival box-office charts. Many people wanted to watch the comedy film with their families during this ‘festival of reunions’, because the film went far beyond expectation whose story in Yolo was so inspiring. So, it was a good thing to watch it with children.

Pegasus 2, the sequel to a 2019 blockbuster racing film by writer-director Han Han, ranked second at the box office with 2.4 billion yuan. Boonie Bears: Time Twist, the latest installment in the Boonie Bears animated film series, took the third spot with 1.39 billion yuan, and Zhang Yimou’s Article 20 ranked fourth with 1.33 billion yuan.

A report from Maoyan, one of the country’s largest ticketing services, revealed that 39.2 percent of the audiences purchased movie tickets while returning to their hometowns or traveling, which was the highest in the past four years. Industry analysts say family-friendly comedies align perfectly with the cultural atmosphere surrounding New Year celebrations. The films of this festive season focus on diverse and relevant topics that resonate with the viewers — such as family values and inspirational stories.

So, they attract people from all walks of life.

1. What milestone has the Chinese film industry achieved during the Spring Festival holiday?

A．Earning 2.72 billion yuan.

B．Setting a record of 8 billion yuan.

C．Making 50 million U. S. dollars.

D．Breaking the record of 2.2 billion U. S. dollars.

2. Which genre does the highest-grossing film, “YOLO” belong to?

A．Comedy.

B．Action.

C．Crime thriller.

D．Romance.

3. Which movie ranks third at the box office according to the text?

A．YOLO.	B．Pegasus 2.
C．Boonie Bears: Time Twist.	D．Article 20.

【推荐3】Do you like watching documentaries? If you do, here are some you might be interested in.

Tiny World

If you’re a fan of the often-overlooked small species, then this series on the “ tiny heroes ” is for you. Written by Planet Earth II’s show runner Tom Hugh-Jones, Tiny World is narrated (讲述) by Paul Rudd, who played the superhero Ant-Man in the Marvel films. More than 200 species were filmed over the course of nearly a decade. The majority of filming took place in the wild. The first six episodes (集) are available now. The remaining six episodes will be released next year.

Night on Earth

What do animals get up to while we’re sleeping in bed? Using new low-light camera technology, this six-part series, another documentary from the producer of Planet Earth II, reveals the night-time behaviour of creatures across the globe, from urban otters moving through city streets to the whale sharks that exist in the depths of our dark oceans.

Extinction: The Facts

From the start, it’s clear that this Attenborough documentary is going to be a tough and emotional watch. The programme follows on from a 2019 UN report, which showed that a million species face extinction. Following on from presenting Climate Change The Facts last year, Sir David Attenborough’s latest hard-hitting documentary looks at the crisis of biodiversity (生物多样性) loss.

Virunga

Virunga is titled after Virunga National Park in Congo — “ one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet ” , according to the park’s website, and home to an endangered group of mountain gorillas. This Netflix documentary not only aims to capture the wildlife in the national park, but also the dedication of teams aiming to protect it.

1. What role does Paul Rudd play in Tiny World?

A．He appeared as a superhero.	B．He filmed the small species.
C．He tells what’s happening in the film.	D．He creates stories about the “ tiny heroes ” .

2. Which documentary will you watch if you’re interested in animals’ life at night?

A．Tiny World.	B．Night on Earth.
C．Extinction: The Facts.	D．Virunga.

3. What does Extinction: The Facts focus on?

A．Small animals.	B．Endangered species.
C．Humans’ emotions.	D．Climate change.

【推荐1】Four-Day Tour in Shangri-La

Day 1 Arrival in Dukezong Ancient Town

You will be met upon arrival at Shangri-La Airport and taken by bus for about 25 minutes. Have an expensive buffet dinner at a 4-star, the Grand Shangri-La hotel. Then you will have a whole afternoon to visit an ancient Tibetan old city. It is the largest and best-preserved Tibetan city among 147 Tibetan counties. In the evening, you can enjoy local Tibetan folk dance if you are energetic.

Day 2 Songzanlin Temple

You will leave the hotel at 8:30 for the Songzanlin temple by bus. Once home to 4000 monks, the temple is undergoing a massive restoration. Late in the afternoon, you will visit NaPa Sea where you can see different kinds of birds.

Day 3 Potatso National Park

Enjoy the natural beauty of nature by bus. Located 22m east of Shangri-La, Potatso is the first national park in mainland China. In Tibetan language, Potatso means reaching the opposite side of the lake by boat under the help of spirit. You will stay in the park around 3 hours.

Day 04 Tiger Leaping Gorge

After breakfast, visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge. You will have two-hour drive from the hotel to the hiking place.

This is truly a place of timeless beauty. As you hike on the way, you will feel the sense of peace. Through its narrow way, China’s mother river, the Yangze, flows between Jade Dragon and Haba snow mountains. From the snowy peaks above to the pounding river below, it is a huge drop of 3800 meters. The hiking is about 4 hours and we will go back to the hotel around 17:00 in the afternoon.

After dinner, pack up your luggage and your local guide will meet you and see you off at the airport.

1. Which of the following places can you visit on the second day?

A．Dukezong Ancient Town.	B．Songzanlin Temple.
C．Potatso National Park.	D．Tiger Leaping Gorge.

2. How long does the hiking trip take?

A．2 hours.

B．3 hours.

C．4 hours.

D．5 hours.

3. How do the tourists travel to places of interest in Shangri-La?

A．By plane.

B．By ship.

C．By train.

D．By bus.