Some movies better picture some areas of study that are difficult to understand with just textbook assignments. Here are some.
WALL·E
This science fiction movie helps to improve our focus on ways to find what life is about and to face the problem rather than sitting with it. And at times it is important to live the life rather than surviving and it is good to make decisions based on the current status of the situation rather than going with the past experiences.
Legally Blonde
This is the story of a young girl who overcame her inferiority feelings and insecurity to get her education from Harvard Law School. It is inspiring for those who fail to recognize their talents and keep on standing backwards. This movie makes it to the point that a good effort and a determination can help anyone to make use of their potential and gain more respect in life.
The Manhattan Project
This movie tells the story of teenagers whose school science project came out in a much bigger way than the norms. The making of nuclear bomb by the students with the information gathered from the Internet is inspiring in terms of what a teenager can do with will power and hard work.
Remember the Titans
This movie showcases the importance of team work, a true leader and perseverance to achieve success. It tells the story of a good coach of a school’s football team who used his leadership qualities to bridge the cultural gap among his students to help them perform as a team and win the championship.
1. What’s the theme of WALL·E?| A．Education. | B．Friendship. | C．Team spirit. | D．The meaning of life. |
| A．WALL·E. | B．Legally Blonde. |
| C．The Manhattan Project. | D．Remember the Titans. |
| A．It is based on a real-life story. |
| B．It is a computer-animated film. |
| C．It creates a group of scientists. |
| D．It explores the potential of teenagers. |
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【推荐1】This story, based on the real life story that took place on Thursday, January 15th, 2009 when the world witnesed the “Miracle (奇迹) on the Hudson” as Captain, Chesley Sullenbergert, known as “Sully” flew his disabled plane onto the cold waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being cheered by the public and the media for his unique achievement of flying skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career. Tom Hanks acting the part of Sully is the heart and soul of this film.
Out of all the highly emotional films released this year so far, Sully is the best one, hands down. Out of all the nonfiction films released this year, Sully is the greatest. From extraordinary directing to emotional acting, Sully is easily one of the best films of this year.
Interestingly enough, although this film may have a few action scenes, it shouldn’t be branded as an action movie. It is full-on intense drama, with two or three jokes that are original and funny, but don’t turn the film into a comedy. The story itself can also be considered an emotional and physical dramatic adventure that changes the lives of the characters forever.
Sully begins when US Airways Flight 1549 lands in the water in the Hudson River after both engines are destroyed by birds. Luckily, not one passenger is injured and this is due to the skill of both rescue teams and pilot Sully Sullenbrger (Tom Hanks) and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles (Aaron Eckhart). Unfortunately, the nightmare(噩梦) is not over. Even though all passengers are in safety, it is still a major question if Sully should have landed the plane in the water and if he might have had enough speed and altitude to reach the runway at an actual airport.
This is a very famous story that happened in 2009, but many people do not know what happened after the plane water landed. Sully truly shows all the events of this flight. Another amazing aspect of the film is the acting. Both Tom Hanks and Aaron Eckhart play the pilots wonderfully. Not only do the two look so much like the actual people, they also got their personalities right too. The two actors do well in the scenes where they keep imagining the crash, and it clearly affects them day after day, Clint Eastwood has directed many films, but Sully is certainly one of his best. The story does not feel like it lasts 96 minutes and I was surprised when it ended. Sully really does keep you on the edge of your seat using cinematography—the art of making films that makes you feel like you are a part of the movie, acting that is emotional and dramatic and even special effects that make it look very real. Something to note, the film was shot with IMAX cameras so seeing it in IMAX theatres gives you the best possible experience.
My favourite scene is the actual plane crash. From taking off, to the passengers getting into rescue boats, this scene keeps your heart beating very fast. I personally suffer from a fear of flying and it pumped me full of adrenaline (肾上腺素). I could not blink (眨眼) until I found out what happened next. The special effects of the plane going down in the middle of New York looks very realistic and intense. On top of that, the emotional acting of not only the pilots, but the passengers and the flight attendants brings even more drama to the scene. It is easily the most intense scene in the whole film and, because of cinematography, it makes you feel like you are a part of it, is borderline scary.
Sully is a very mature story. And though it lacks adult content, language or blood, it is prepared for a mature audience because of its intense and dramatic scenes. I definitely give Sully 5 out of 5 stars for its extraordinary directing, wonderful cinematography, emotional acting and realistic special effects.
1. According to the passage, Sully, with his heroic deeds ________.
| A．eventually achieved his life goal |
| B．just displayed his creative talent |
| C．accidentally became well known |
| D．still faced a challenge to his action |
| A．without doubt | B．passing it down |
| C．beyond belief | D．ending the topic |
| A．Tom and Aaron play the roles well due to their similar experience |
| B．full story plus good performance makes Sully an excellent film |
| C．Clint Eastwood is the deciding factor of the film’s great success |
| D．advanced technology makes the film popular among its audience |
| A．amused and peaceful | B．nervous and frightened |
| C．excited and energetic | D．sad and uncomfortable |
| A．no other films can compete with Sully now |
| B．the length of the film is not very satisfying |
| C．Sully is full of excitement associated with danger |
| D．Sully is a good film with only a bit to be improved |
| A．It is just an account of a story. |
| B．It specially introduces Sully to us. |
| C．It is simply a movie review. |
| D．It mainly sings the praises of Sully. |
【推荐2】CHAITANYA Tamhane’s The Disciple (produced by Netflix) could just as well have been titled “discipline”. This is the quality that the hero named Sharad (Aditya Modak) has to organize his life around, and we witness both his patience and frustrations as he comes to terms with the possibility that he might never find a proper position in the world he loves. Is he good enough, as a singer or as a student? It is a question unanswered in the film.
It is a story about the relationship between art and artists. It shows us the confusion Sharad, an Indian classical music fan, is faced with after years of pursuit of music dream. Even though he is anxious about his poverty and ordinariness, he continues to study day after day. He shows great respect for his teacher, a distinguished old musician, treating his teacher like his father. However, when he finds out his teacher is not as respectable as he thought, he begins to question whether it is worth his efforts or not.
Slow-paced as this Marathi film may seem, it becomes a hypnotic experience as you become invested in the central character and his journey. The narrative moves around in time, giving us glimpses of Sharad’s poor childhood and the present day, where he tries to draw help from audio recordings of talks by the late teacher named Maai (voiced by Sumitra Bhave). Tamhane’s long takes and almost-unchanging shots — characteristic of his earlier feature Court — work wonderfully for this subject matter. In the musical performances, the camera sometimes moves only very slightly forward, as if mindful of disturbing the performers’ space.
The Disciple is also driven by its attention to detail and its many little vignettes(简介) — the mildly regretted look on Sharad’s face when his teacher tells him, mid-performance and in front of a seated audience, “No, you aren’t listening”, or the slow upgrade to hostility(敌意) when the mother of one of his students asks that her boy should be allowed to take time off to perform with a “rock” band.
1. Why can the film also be titled “discipline”?| A．The film questions the significance of discipline. |
| B．The film talks about the role that discipline plays in music. |
| C．The hero is a self-disciplined person and has experienced a lot. |
| D．The hero doubts whether discipline can lead to his dream. |
| A．Dull. | B．Fascinating. |
| C．Tough. | D．Heart-breaking. |
| A．The deep love for classical music. |
| B．The depression of not realizing his dream. |
| C．The poverty in his childhood. |
| D．The praise from his teacher. |
| A．Education. | B．Entertainment. |
| C．Science. | D．Lifestyle. |
【推荐3】In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.
National Theatre Of China Beijing｜Chinese
This great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK. The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.
Date & Time: Saturday 28 April, 2.30 pm & Sunday 29 April, 1.30 pm & 6.30 pm
Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi｜Georgian
One of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928, appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed(指导) by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.
Date & Time: Friday 18 May, 2.30 pm & Saturday 19 May, 7.30 pm
Deafinitely Theatre London｜British Sign Language(BSL)
By translating the rich and humourous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.
Date & Time: Tuesday 22 May, 2.30 pm & Wednesday 23 May, 7.30 pm
Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv｜Hebrew
The Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.
Date & Time: Monday 28 May, 7.30 & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30 pm
1. Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?| A．RichardⅢ. | B．Lover’s Labour’s Lost. |
| C．As You Like It. | D．The Merchant of Venice. |
| A．It has two groups of actors. | B．It is the leading theatre in London. |
| C．It performs plays in BSL. | D．It is good at producing comedies. |
| A．On Saturday 28 April. | B．On Sunday 29 April. |
| C．On Tuesday 22 May. | D．On Tuesday 29 May. |
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1. What might you get on a special holiday?| A．Faster delivery. | B．More discount. |
| C．Wider choices. | D．Extra gifts. |
| A．You see pictures of the flowers. |
| B．You needn’t drive to the shop. |
| C．You can pay afterwards. |
| D．You have a faster service. |
| A．To show the advantages of flower shopping. |
| B．To help run an online floral business. |
| C．To advertise a flower shop. |
| D．To promote online flower delivery. |
【推荐2】Discover the Huge Health Benefits of Strength Training
One of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you age is to do strength and power training exercises. It is known that when you are in your thirties, you will begin to lose muscle mass. This loss actually contributes to achy joints, the increased risk of injury, and the “middle-age spread” we all fear. What’s more, the older you get, the faster muscle mass loses. It means that eventually, simple tasks like getting out of a chair and climbing stairs can become more difficult.
Strength training can help you build muscles, make you strong, increase your staying power and make everyday activities easier. By combining strength and power training exercises, you’ll not only get stronger, but also improve your reaction speed. As you grow older, that’s critical because it can help prevent falls. Here is a book, Strength and Power Training for All Ages, for your reference.
Common sense about fitness in the book:·The key muscles to work for an injury-free body
·How to tell how much weight is suitable for you
·How to strengthen the bones most likely to break
·How to take pressure off your knees when walking or running
·Why you’ll want to apply heat to sore joints before you exercise
Four total body workouts in the book:·Build bones
·Fight diseases
·Improve balance
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Get a copy, start training, and then you’ll discover a whole new self.
1. What will happen as people age according to paragraph 1?| A．They will need less exercise. |
| B．They will improve reaction speed. |
| C．They will experience muscle loss. |
| D．They will have better staying power. |
| A．Train their brains. | B．Build a sound body. |
| C．Treat bone diseases. | D．Cut down their weight. |
| A．A notice. | B．An oral folktale. |
| C．A scientific paper. | D．An advertisement. |
【推荐3】Beijing and Xi’an 5-Day Itinerary
This itinerary is top recommended if you are the first time to China. It connects the two classic must-visit cities that allow you to learn most about Chinese civilization and late-imperial and modern-era history.
■ Day 1: Beijing (visit the Forbidden City with a hutong walking tour)
■ Day 2: Beijing (go to the Great Wall and learn about the sacrificial culture in the Temple of Heaven)
■ Day 3: Beijing (visit the famous royal garden — the Summer Palace, and take & bullet train to Xi’an)
■ Day 4: Xi’an (the Terracotta Army with a hands-on terracotta-warrior-making experience and a walking/biking experience on the City Wall)
■ Day 5: Xi’an (visit a famous pagoda and museum to learn about Chinese history)
In Beijing, discover the imperial past in the Forbidden City, which used to be the home of China’s 24 emperors. Hike on the Great Wall to see the watchtowers and majestic natural mountain views.
Stroll around old hutongs, where you could catch a glimpse of the traditional daily lifestyle of Beijing’s local people.
For a more in-depth travel experience, you could visit a local family’s home and learn some Chinese culture and philosophy of living.
The famous Terracotta Warriors is the must-visit attraction. The highlight of the visit would be a hands-on experience of making your own clay warriors. You would learn more about the making, preservation, and story behind the Terracotta Warriors.
Walk on the 600-year-old Ancient City Wall and catch a full view of the city. If time permits, the sunset time would be the best for a stunning view. For learning about Chinese history, Shannxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda are worth visiting.
All our tours can be adjusted based on your needs. Just contact us at https://www.chinahighlights.com/travel guide/.
1. Which is the best means of transportation during the travel?| A．By bike. | B．On foot. | C．By air. | D．In a bus. |
| A．Visiting the Temple of Heaven. | B．Walking Around old hutongs. |
| C．Being a guest in a local family. | D．Producing your own soldier statues. |
| A．An architect. | B．A tour guide. |
| C．A foreign visitor. | D．A Chinese historian. |
