Must-read Books that Are Hitting the Big Screen This Year
The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman
Starring: Jessica Chastain and Johan Heldenbergh
Release Date: July 31, 2017
This true story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Ackerman artfully retells the story of Jan and Zabinski and how they used their zoo to save over three hundred people from the Nazis. After their zoo was bombed, they managed to hide people in animal cages, giving animal names to their guests and human names to their animals. This is one story we truly hope lives up to the hype (大肆宣传) on film.
The Lost City of Z by David Grann
Starring: Sienna Miller and Robert Pattinson
Release Date: August 14, 2017
Looking for adventure? This story is just what you need. The book (and film) tells the tale of British explorer Percy Fawcett and how he ventured into the Amazon jungle in 1925, never to return. It’s an enchanting mystery that we can’t wait to see play out on screen.
The Dinner by Herman Koch
Starring: Richard Gere and Rebecca Hall
Release Date: October 5, 2017
We always say we’d do absolutely anything for our kids, right? The story begins with two couples politely, eating dinner together, avoiding a conversation about their children who have committed a horrific act. As the story goes on, you’ll see just how far these parents will go to protect the ones they love.
The Circle by Dave Eggers
Starring: Emma Watson and Patton Oswalt
Release Date: November 28, 2017
A young woman, Mae, is hired to work for a powerful Internet company and feels like she’s hit the job jackpot. The facility is very advanced, lively, and a bit wild. Mae’s story begins as one of ambitions but soon turns into a heart-racing story of suspense (悬念).
1. Why did Jan and Zabinski put people in animal cages?A.To offer them living places. | B.To treat them as animals. |
C.To avoid being bombed. | D.To hide from the Nazis. |
A.Emma Watson. | B.Rebecca Hall. |
C.Sienna Miller. | D.Jessia Chastain. |
A.In July. | B.In August. |
C.In October. | D.In November. |
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【推荐1】We are always looking for people who have the same interest to join our community. We always value an extra pair of hands and would love for you to come along and help us at the first Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k or Half Marathon on October 30th!
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On the race day, you could be …
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▲ Supporting fellow runners on the course is a role like no other. You will be ensuring all runners follow the race route, assisting them with any issues they may have during the race and also cheering them on every step of the way! In this role, your smiley face can change a runner’s race from a good run to a great run.
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1. Who are the intended readers of the text?A.Teenagers with the same interest. | B.Supporters to help hold the run. |
C.Runners to take part in the race. | D.People with the intention to be volunteers. |
A.Get a T-Shirt for free. | B.Enjoy free snacks and water. |
C.Take free rides on weekends. | D.Change the route of the race. |
A.Award runners special medals. | B.Lead the way for the runners. |
C.Cheer up the runners warmly. | D.Assist the runners with the run. |
【推荐2】Students Space
Travel
Hi! I’m a medical student and work in London on Sundays. I need a lift. I start work at 7:30 and I mustn’t be late, but I haven’t got transport. I’m happy to share the cost of petrol. I like rock music and computer games. Text or phone 07777531245. Jane.
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Contacts
Does anyone have friends in Portugal or Brazil? I’m a modern language student and I want to have an e-mail pen friend who speaks Portuguese. I like swimming and pop music. I’m not a serious person. I like to party with my friends. Write to Henry. happyfoot@nunet.com.
Accommodation
I’ve got a small house near the campus and I want to share it with one other person. You must be tidy. I like playing chess and listening to classical music. I’m a final-year physics student. Come and see the room on Saturday morning. Maggie,142 Bennet Road(behind the Science Faculty building).
1. Why did Jane post on Students Space?A.To find someone with the same interest. | B.To apply for a job in London. |
C.To ask someone to give her a lift. | D.To tell us her difficulty. |
A.Call 07879345621. | B.Call 07777531245. |
C.Email Adam AB@nunet.com. | D.Email Henry. happfoot@nunet.com. |
A.They have the same purpose for posting. | B.They are both first-year students. |
C.They share the same hobbies. | D.They don’t like living in the student hostel. |
Alan Joseph Oliver
Hardback | Paperback | E-book
$40.99 | $20.99 | $4.99
From the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali he learned and how it works in theory and practice, Alan Joseph Oliver relates the Yoga theory to his limited understanding of quantum mechanics. He believes he has settled David Bohm’s concept of Wholeness and the Implicate Order, which physics may or may not accept.
The Adventures of a Train Trekker
Adriana Carboni
Hardback | Paperback | E-book
$35.99 | $16.99 | $4.99
This book tells of the excitement and adventure of long-distance train travel as Adriana shares her experiences travelling through the ancient continent of Australia.
Footloose!
Kosti Simons
Paperback | E-book
$28.99 | $4.99
This memoir (回忆录) is about a barefoot pilgrim’s (朝圣者的) 111-day adventure including both the body and the mind as he takes you on a deeply felt and inspiring walk with God.
www.kostisimons.com
Bonnie The Bandicoot
Peter Alway
Hardback |Paperback | E-book
$ 23.99 | $15.99 | $7.99
Bonnie The Bandicoot decides to move into Steve’s home while hers dries out. The only problem is that Steve owns a dog. Will they learn to co-exist living in Steve’s home?
1. Who writes a book related to physics?A.Alan Joseph Oliver. | B.Adriana Carboni. |
C.Kosti Simons. | D.Peter Alway. |
A.Footloose! |
B.Bonnie The Bandicoot |
C.The Adventures of a Train Trekker |
D.Thinking on the Other Side of Zero Part 2 |
A.$28.98. | B.$24.98. | C.$21.98. | D.$20.98 |
【推荐1】The domestic film market hard-hit from the pandemic for almost three years is handing in an impressive report card. Here are some top films at the box office in 2022.
The Battle at Lake ChangjinⅡ
Release date: Feb l
Box office: $607.20 million
Retelling a lesser-known yet extremely brutal mission that almost changed history during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea(1950—1953), the sequel acted by Wujing, Yiyangqianxi and soon recounts how Chinese People’s Volunteer Soldiers sacrificed to destroy the bridge near the Funchilin Pass to cut US force’s withdrawal to the 38th Parallel.
Moon Man
Release date: July 29
Box office: $463.28 million
Dugu Yue, a spacecraft maintenance man, is unintentionally left on the moon after the evacuation of the crew of Lunar Shield. Witnessing the catastrophic hit from the moon, Dugu believes the Earth is completely destroyed and he’s the last human in the universe. However, what he doesn’t know is that the surviving people are all watching his every move from the Earth.
Too Cool To Kill
Release date: Feb l
Box office: $392.66 million
Wei Cheng gong, a nameless extra actor, believes it’s finally his turn to shine when he was “given the opportunity to play the role” of the male protagonist (主角), Carl the killer. Little does he know that he has become a killer in real life accidentally. What will he encounter in the course of his “performance”?
Lighting Up The Stars
Release date: June 24
Box office: $255.30 million
Funeral home worker Mo Sanmei meets orphan Wu Xiaowen at a funeral shortly after his release from prison. The appearance of Xiaowen unexpectedly changes Mo Sanmei’s attitude toward his career and life.
1. Which film seems to be a science fiction?A.Too Cool to Kill. | B.Lighting Up The Stars. |
C.The Balt leat Lake Chang jinⅡ. | D.Moon Man. |
A.Too Cool To Kill &.The Battle at Lake ChangjinⅡ. |
B.Moon Man &.Lighting Up The Stars. |
C.Lighting Up The Stars &.Too Cool To Kill. |
D.The Battle at Lake ChangjinⅡ&.MoonMan. |
A.They maybe all related to a certain mission. |
B.Their themes are all about romantic love. |
C.They are all box office successes. |
D.All of them are tragedies. |
【推荐2】Cambridge Cinema
Admission
Everyone entering the theatre must have a ticket. We strongly encourage all parties to arrive 30-45 minutes earlier to any showtime.
2D Movies
Adults: $ 4
Student: $ 3
3D Movies
Adult: $ 5
Students: $ 4
What is on?
Spies in Disguise (3D)
Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, fashionable and confident. Walter is not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention,creating the awesomegadgets(小器具)Lance uses on his missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way.
Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy (2D)
This film tells the story of Mike deGruy, a curious and enthusiastic underwater filmmaker who died suddenly in 2012. He filmed the oceans for more than three decades.
Dolittle(2D)
Dr. John Dolitlle lives in his large country house in 19th-century England. His only companionship comes from animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when young Queen Victoria becomes seriously ill, he doctor starts an adventure to an island to find the cure.
How to Build a Girl (2D)
The film tells the story of Johanna Morrigan, an ambitious music journalist in 1990s Wolverhampton. It is a comedy film based on Caitlin Moran’s novel of the same name.
1. How much should a 13-year-old girl and her parents pay to watch Spies in Disguise?A.$ 11. | B.$ 12. |
C.$ 14. | D.$ 15. |
A.Mike deGruy. | B.Walter Beckett |
C.John Dolittle | D.Johanna Morrigan. |
A.Comedy. | B.Crime. |
C.Thriller | D.Adventure. |
A.the story of Mike deGruy | B.an ambitious music journalist |
C.Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett | D.Dr. John Dolitlle |
【推荐3】London’s best local theatres
Bush Theatre
The Bush Theatre in Shepherd’s Bush began life in 1972 above a pub that held only 80 people, but in 2010 it moved to an old public library building. Under the artistic directorship of Madani Younis, the theatre became one of the city’s most influential artistic spaces. Now that Lynette Linton has taken control of it, the theatre continues to host groundbreaking works.
7 Uxbridge Rd. Shepherd’s Bush, bushtheatre.co.uk
Arcola Theatre
Set up by artistic director Mehmet Ergen in 2000, the Arcola in Dalston has two theatre spaces and plays host to a number of works. As well as hosting new writing, they hold Grimeborn, an opera (歌剧) festival that runs for several weeks every summer.
24 Ashwin St. Dalston, arcolatheatre.com
Southwark Playhouse
Southwark Playhouse began life in 1993, with a disused workshop being turned into a theatre space. With two performance spaces, they put on a wide spread of works, from musicals to new plays. The Playhouse is moving into two new venues (剧场), a flagship site at Elephant and Castle and another in the arches of London Bridge Station.
77-85 Newington Causeway, southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Rose Theatre
It’s worth making the journey to the Rose. It opened in 2008 and its layout (布局) was based on that of the original Elizabethan Rose Theatre on London’s Bankside. It hosts works from theatre companies as well as producing its own, and can attract the best. The world’s first public performance of Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend took place here in 2017.
24-26 High St, Kingston upon Thames, rosetheatre.org
1. Of the following theatres, which is the oldest?A.Bush Theatre. | B.Rose Theatre. |
C.Arcola Theatre. | D.Southwark Playhouse. |
A.24 Ashwin St, Dalston. |
B.77-85 Newington Causeway. |
C.7 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd’s Bush. |
D.24-26 High St, Kingston upon Thames. |
A.It only hosts works from theatre companies. |
B.It has a flagship site at Elephant and Castle. |
C.It was once under the control of Madani Younis. |
D.It was modelled on the original Elizabethan Rose Theatre. |
【推荐1】Who we are
The Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK. Our aim is to recognize, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society's fellows have played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science in many research ideas.
What we do
Our motto is " take nobody's word for it" and academic strictness is at the heart of everything we do. We are always seeking diverse and curiosity minds who can join us on our mission(使命)and help us in shaping tomorrow's society. Work with us and you will play a central role in promoting science and its benefits, recognizing excellence in scientific thinking, providing policy advice, developing international and global co-operation and engaging the general public.
What we offer
In return, we offer flexible working arrangements, extensive space for career development and a comprehensive package of benefits including:
•30 days' holiday (plus three given days)
•Generous pension provision (defined contribution scheme)
•Interest-free season ticket loan
•Subsidized medical and denial insurance
•Onsite restaurant
•Employee Assistance Program
We would like you to be aware of the Society’s position that animals are forbidden to be killed wastefully in research before applying for a role at the Royal Society.
Find us
Find out where we are by visiting the contact us page. If you would like to discuss one of our opportunities, please contact humanresources @society. org
1. What does the motto of the Royal Society mean?A.Starving to learn. | B.Believing nobody. |
C.Being a serious style. | D.Accepting excellent science. |
A.Respect the animals. | B.Have a 30-day holiday. |
C.Borrow an interest-free loan. | D.Purchase health insurance. |
A.To entertain. | B.To advertise. | C.To instruct. | D.To persuade. |
【推荐2】Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and it is an administrative, financial and legal center. It is the second largest Scottish city after Glasgow. Edinburgh is well-known for the annual Edinburgh Festival, the world’s largest arts festival. Established in 1947, the festival takes place in the city during August alongside several other arts and cultural festivals.
Edinburgh is the world’s “festival city”. The city holds 12 festivals throughout the year, half of which are celebrated during the months of July and August. Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Scottish capital during the summer. Here are some of the events they can enjoy.
The Edinburgh International Festival
This is the original Edinburgh festival, which began in 1947. Actors, musicians, dancers and opera singers from all over the world perform for large audiences. You need tickets for most of the festival’s events, which take place in theaters around the city. For others, there are always singers, actors and musicians offering free shows to the crowds.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
This is the largest art festival in the world, with thousands of performances. Anyone can perform at the festival. Over 20,000 artists can take part. Go to the Royal Mile, one of Edinburgh’s main streets, to watch performers such as magicians, acrobats (杂技演员) and comedians. However, it can get very busy, as thousands of tourists and local people fill the city streets to enjoy the shows.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival
The largest book festival in the world began in 1983 and takes place every year in Charlotte Square Gardens in the center of Edinburgh. There are over 700 events for children and adults. You can meet many authors, talk to them, ask them to sign a book or listen to them talk about their stories.
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
Music lovers come to this festival to enjoy musical performances all over the city. Artists perform street theater, dance and circus shows in amazing costumes. Everyone can enjoy the music and dance performances.
Edinburgh is a fantastic city worth visiting all the year round. Don’t miss it.
1. What do the first two paragraphs mainly talk about?A.Edinburgh is famous for its festivals. |
B.Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. |
C.Only six of Edinburgh’s festivals are held in July. |
D.The best time to visit Edinburgh is not summer. |
A.The Edinburgh International Festival. |
B.The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. |
C.The Edinburgh International Book Festival. |
D.The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival. |
A.prove that Edinburgh is the world’s art center |
B.make the city of Edinburgh known to people |
C.introduce some festivals in Edinburgh |
D.encourage more tourists to visit Edinburgh |
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Biking is the perfect way to see Lower Manhattan. The area is rich in architectural, historical and cultural beauty. Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental makes your sightseeing easier by providing a map, a helmet, a chain lock and a basket, all free to use with your rental. We present a variety of high quality bikes. We also have baby scats and children’s trailers (拖车)for the rentals. So pack a snack, grab a bottle of water and burn some calories!
Waterfront Greenway& Central Park Bike Tour
You’ll visit some of the most well-known spots around the park. Then you’ll head onto the low-key neighborhood streets to take in the famous architecture of Morningside Heights as well as stunning views of the Hudson River, along the car-free Greenway bike path on the west side.
Tour Code:112-173791
Duration:3 hours
Central Park Bike Tour
Discover New York’s largest master piece on two wheels with our professional guides! The Central Park is a perfect combination of historical architecture and nature. Our experienced and also well-informed tour guides will share their interesting knowledge about historical attractions, celebrity homes, movie locations, according to your wishes. Instead of endless walking or getting lost, you will enjoy yourself when you discover this amazing park.
Tour Code:227-5999
Duration: 2 hours
Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour
You’ll cross both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges with time to stop and enjoy the thrilling views of the city from the top of each. Ride through the trendy DUMBO neighborhood as well as historic Brooklyn Heights. Guests will walk along the walkway to amaze at the sweeping scene of Manhattan’s world-famous skyline.
Tour Code: 112-3311
Duration:3 hours
1. What does Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental provide for free?A.High quality bikes. |
B.Helmets and chain locks. |
C.Snacks and bottled water. |
D.Baby seats and children’s trailers. |
A.Boat on the Hudson River. |
B.Sightsee Brooklyn Heights. |
C.Drive cars on the Greenway bike path. |
D.Appreciate local architecture. |
A.Central Park Bike Tour. |
B.Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour. |
C.Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental |
D.Waterfront Greenway& Central Park Bike Tour. |