【推荐1】Several years ago, I went to see an advanced cartoon 3D movie Frankenweenie at the Walt Disney Studios, in California. A few days later, our chief editor gave me a new task and then I sat down for interviews with the film’ s director, Tim Burton, and some of the actors.

As for the movie, I had a lot to talk about as an audience. It was one of the most alluring movies I’d ever seen. Even though it was made in black and white, it was so lively that my mind seemed to fill in color in every scene (场景). Burton talked to me about why he chose to use black and white and 3D technology for Frankenweenie. “I like the depth and shadows (阴影) that you can get with black and white,” he said. “And I just thought the 3D technology would be really fun to see.”

He’s right. The whole movie is a lot of fun. A school student Victor Frankenstein lives in a small town, whose dog Sparky is hit by a car one day. Victor is very sad and lonely until he brings the dog back to life inspired by an experiment of his science teacher about the power of electricity. Victor’s classmates learn what happens and also try to bring their pets back from the dead. These creatures end up with causing widespread damage throughout the town. Finally, the dog gives up its own life to save Victor.

My favorite part is the moment when Victor brings Sparky back to life, because I have a very strong love for animals. This scene isn’t the funniest, but it is really heart-warming to me.

I’d like to recommend this movie to kids because of the unusual and lively characters. And it does attract those who are interested in cartoon techniques to see this film. The effects will blow your mind out of the water. Be sure to check out this exciting movie in theaters.

【推荐2】Subtler star’s shines bright

Every once in a while, a movie star comes along who has a personality that shines as brightly off screen as it does in their films. And for nearly 40 years, American actress and producer Frances McDormand has been one such movie star.

Since 1984, she has starred in more than 50 films and television shows. McDormand won her first two Oscars for her roles in the film Fargo in 1997 and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri in 2018. Most recently, she won her third Best Actress award at the 93rd Academy Awards for her role in Nomadland. In the film, McDormand plays Fern, a poor migrant worker who lives out of her van while traveling the United States looking for odd jobs.

Although McDormand won the hearts of many early on in her career, there was a time when she didn’t enjoy being a celebrity, and even stopped speaking to the media for a number of years. During an interview with Yahoo News in 2015, she explained, “I was starting to not like the job of acting because it also involved not just the promotion of what I’d done, but myself.”

However, as she was convinced that her place in the spotlight gave her the ability to reach millions of people, McDormand decided to use that power for something positive. In the years since, she has continued to portray complex female characters that challenge ideas of what a woman is supposed to be. Also, at 63 years old, she often discusses how important it is for society to change its views about aging, especially with regard to women.

One of her biggest headline moments came in 2018 during her acceptance speech for her second Best Actress award. She used the opportunity to encourage her colleagues to be more mindful of the “Inclusion Rider”, something that actors and producers can ask for in their contracts that guarantees the movies they work on will hire a diverse crew that includes women, people in black, Asian and Latino communities, or those with disabilities.

According to Refinery29, McDormand will continue using her power to change the system that she lives and works in Hollywood.

【推荐2】Most children who have suffered from ADHD still have it as teens. During teen years, especially as the hormonal changes of teenagers are going on and the demands of school and extra-curricular activities are increasing, ADHD may get worse.

Because of problems with getting unfocused and poor concentration, many teens with ADHD have problems in school. Grades may fall, especially if the teen is not getting ADHD treatment. It’s not uncommon for teens with ADHD to forget their homework, lose textbooks, and become bored with their daily class work. Teens may become inattentive or extremely attentive, not waiting for their turn before blurting out answers. They may cut in on their teacher and classmates. Teens with ADHD may also be fidgety and find it hard to sit still in class.

Often, teens with ADHD are so busy focusing on other things that they forget about the task at hand. This can be seen especially with homework and athletic skills and in relationships with their schoolmates. This lack of attention to what they’re doing often leads to bad grades on tests and being passed over for sports teams, after-school activities, and learning teams. Kids with ADHD can be targets for bullying, too. But, not all children with ADHD have trouble getting along with others. If your child does, you can take measures to help improve their social skills and relationships.

ADHD affects all parts of a teenager’s life. As a parent, you should discover your teen’s troubles as early as possible. The earlier your child’s troubles are discovered, the more successful the following steps can be.

【推荐3】A famous springboard driver was defeated by his competitor in the finals of a world championship, offering congratulations to the winner and waving a tearful goodbye to the audience.

It is common in the athletic world. Sportsmen spend the best part of their lives on hard training and competitions. When it becomes evident that they are on the decline they still make great efforts to give their best so as to bring a satisfactory end to their career.

Chances to compete for the championship are few and far between. Life is short. Still shorter is the time for an athlete trying to win games. An athletic contestant really feels that there are so few opportunities and time flies. He treasures every minute, makes full use of it and tries to grasp any chance coming his way. He gets as much as he gives, winning honors not only for himself but also for his country.

To participate and to win——that is the Olympic spirit. It finds expression in the weak daring to challenge the strong, and the strong searching forever better performance. Ever better—the ideal always makes a sportsman forward. He will do everything he can for it, never relax, never give up. It is said that none of the competitors can avoid being defeated—even the best is bound to be defeated by someone still stronger. This is the rule of sports—thousands of losers set off one winner who in turn will eventually be replaced by someone on the honor list. However, he is always trying to do the best he can. When the time comes and he knows he can’t, he will step down happily to give place to the younger winner, aware contentedly of the fact that he has done his best for the “ever better” records of the Olympic Games. He will say proudly that he has not lived his youth in vain.