It can be really hard to learn a language well without living in a country full of native speakers! You have to find something interesting! Here’s the solution: TV Series.
Game of Thrones
You should really start watching it. The language is beautiful and easy to understand. Drama, love and good characters mark the show and there are actors from all around the world. You won’t know what’s going to happen at the ending. This is a must-see!
Sherlock
A British masterpiece. Is there any language learner who has not heard of Sherlock Holmes and his friend John Watson? The writers placed the stories into London in the 21st century, so it’s basically a modern version of the original stories. Here you have everything that an English language learner could wish for: British accents, good acting, long and interesting conversations with a lot of humour.
Friends
Everybody knows Friends, which couldn’t be missed off of this list. With many different accents to be heard and lots of dialects, this is the perfect show for English learners. The plot is relatively simple to understand. Six friends battle with tough jobs, complicated relationships and life in Manhattan, New York. In parts of the show there are also British accents to listen to and learn.
How I Met Your Mother
It is one of the most successful situation comedies in the United States, attracting the audience all around the world. It’s about the life of five friends that live in New York, focusing on their work and their favorite free time activity: sitting in their favorite bar. You get to know many modern American expressions and can enjoy a lot of dialects that make the show even more interesting.
1. Which of the following has an unexpected ending?| A．Friends. | B．Games of Thrones. | C．Sherlock. | D．How I Met Your Mother. |
| A．Wonderful performances. | B．American dialects. |
| C．Humorous conversations. | D．British accents. |
| A．It attracts audience from all over the world. |
| B．It is about five American students. |
| C．There are many formal expressions in the show. |
| D．It’s the only successful sitcoms in the United States. |
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【推荐1】Chinese People Watch More Movies amid COVID-19 Outbreak
A recent survey showed that Chinese people have watched more movies on average over the last two months than the same period in previous years as they spent longer hours at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
According to the survey of 1,530 respondents by the China Film Association and Maoyan, a leading film database and ticketing platform, each respondent watched an average of six films outside of cinemas in March. In February, the number was seven.
The result indicated that the increase in films watched by people, either online or on TV, would in turn help cultivate their viewing habits, the survey said.
Moreover, more than 70 percent of the respondents have paid to watch movies online, which has increasingly become a popular option for viewers.
As the epidemic continued to show positive momentum in China, more people are looking forward to watching movies at cinemas, with 34 percent saying their anticipation was “very high”.
Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed would be more willing to go to the cinema if proper epidemic control measures were in place and discounts on tickets were offered.
1. How many movies on the average did each respondent watch in February and March?| A．6. | B．7. | C．13. | D．15. |
| A．pay for them | B．join in the survey |
| C．be healthy | D．change their viewing habits |
| A．No epidemic control measures were conducted in China. |
| B．The respondents surveyed were not afraid of the epidemic. |
| C．In China, more people are looking forward to watching movies for free. |
| D．A large number of people will go to the cinema if the tickets are cheaper. |
【推荐2】An Indian movie about two sisters has become a huge hit in China. The Hindi language film, called Dangal, has earned almost $ 170 million in China since its release there on May 5.
Much has been written about why Dangal has enjoyed such big success in China. Some people say one reason is that the film’s star and producer, Aamir Khan. He is famous in India’s Bollywood film industry. Two of his earlier films were also big hits in China.
Khan’s popularity was clear after he got more than 600,000 followers on the Chinese social media service Sina Weibo within two months of joining. But he is not the only reason that the film strongly connects with audience across China. Media has pointed out how it shows similarities between parental systems in China and India.
Dangal is based on the true story of a man who enjoyed the sport of wrestling（摔跤）. He competed as a wrestler, but never could achieve his lifelong dream: winning a gold medal. As a father, he wanted his son to win the medal. But his wife only gives birth to daughters. So he finally decides to train them to be world-class wrestlers.
The movie is more serious than most Bollywood productions, which tell happy love sorties and include colorful music and dance performances.
Edward Chan is a Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He says the strict way of parenting film is something people in China can easily relate to. “1 think the father role dscribed by the movie in India is quite similar to the culture, especially the traditional culture in China. ”
The Chinese government-supported Global Times newspaper pointed that movie critics（评论家）in China did not like Dangal. Most of them agree with the fact that the father in the film was forceful in pushing his daughters to become wrestlers. But the film Dangal is really aimed to educate children to work for their dreams.
1. What’s the main reason for the father teaching his daughters to wrestle?| A．He wanted them to realize his goal. |
| B．He wanted to punish them. |
| C．Few women took this sport. |
| D．He loved them very much. |
| A．The truth of the whole story was doubtful. |
| B．The father’s behaviour in the film Dangal was cruel. |
| C．Indian films often have a bad influence on Chinese parents. |
| D．The film Dangal was against the Indian traditional culture. |
| A．Most films from Bollywood are serious. |
| B．Daughters perform worse in sport than sons. |
| C．Indian parents’ roles are similar to those in China in some way. |
| D．The films produced by Aamir Khan is not popular with Chinese. |
| A．It’s unsuccessful. | B．It’s unknown. |
| C．It’s educational. | D．It’s relaxing. |
| Pre-movie activities | |
| July 2: | The Great SBCC Challenge ----SBCC |
| July 9: | Magician ---- Jeff Evans |
| July 16: | Pizza Toss ---- Pagliacci |
| July 23: | Name the Right Price ---- Whole Foods Market |
| July 30: | Banana Races ---- Edible Arrangements |
| Aug 6: | 60 Second Challenge ---- Inome |
| Aug 13: | Zumba Fitness ---- SBCC |
| Aug 20: | Movie Trivia Night ---- Bellevue. com |
Family, Friends, and Neighbors, get cool !
Bring your picnics, blankets and low-back chairs!
The Parks & Community Services Department presents free outdoor movies with popcorn at Bellevue Downtown Park this summer. Grab a blanket, a low-back chair, family, friends, neighbors or co-workers, and head to the park. Sponsored by Inome, films will be shown under the stars on a huge, 40-foot inflatable(可充气的) screen with a state-of-the-art projection(放映) and sound system.
The movie series begins on Tuesday, July 2, 2014. Activities, which last about one hour, begin at 8 pm before each movie, so come early, stake your ground and have some fun. Movies are family-friendly and carry a PG (parental guidance) rating.
Support a great cause; each movie night is accompanied by a different charity. Please bring suggested donated items to support the organization of the night. Your donations will make a difference to the poor, disabled and disadvantaged.
● Location- Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE Fourth St. Bellevue at Downtown Park’s parking lots.
● In case of inclement weather, such as heavy rains, or violent storms, movies will be held indoors at the South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way.
● Movies and activities are subject to change without notice.
1. The movie series lasts about __________.
| A．eight weeks | B．five weeks |
| C．seven weeks | D．ten weeks |
| A．6 pm | B．7 pm | C．8 pm | D．9 pm |
| A．provide amusements and entertainments for the kids |
| B．collect money for the poor, disabled and disadvantaged |
| C．promote new products made by Whole Foods Market |
| D．offer chances to young people to display their talents |
| A．fine | B．bad | C．cool | D．Hot |
What we do
EFP Courses provide courses in English language and British culture. Our courses are aimed at students aged between 12 and 17 who are at pre-intermediate level or above in English. The courses are held in Guildford, a historic town near London
Typical structure of a one-week course
● up to 25 hours of English run by native speakers, qualified in teaching English as a foreign language and specialist drama teachers
● 2 full-day sightseeing trips to London and Oxford (at weekends)
● full board (全食宿) with local, English-speaking families
When we run the courses
EFP courses can be organized only during British state school terms. For this academic year, courses can be booked between now and 23 May and between 30 May and 30 June. We welcome you to book from 3 September 2016 to 25 October 2016 and from 31 October to 20 December 2016.
Why choose EFP courses
● in addition to our standard English classes, we also run drama and expression English classes, taught by specialist drama teachers
● we expose our students to British culture for the entire length of the course
● we tailor courses to each group’s needs, creating a unique experience for our students. Note that any changes to our courses are made within reason and only if all participants from a group share the same language level. Please see further details on our website.
Length of a course
EFP courses run for either one or two weeks depending on the specific requirements for your group.
How to apply
Please register your interest by sending an email to info@efpcourses.co.uk. By contacting us before you make any travel arrangements you ensure that we can put your group up on the dates that you require. For more details, please visit www.efpcourses.co.uk.
See you in Guildford soon!
1. What does the leaflet tell us about EFP courses?| A．Their target students are teenagers of all English levels. |
| B．They are available on the school campuses in London and Oxford. |
| C．Every individual participant is supplied with tailored language support. |
| D．They involve students in British culture activities during the whole course. |
| A．hand in an application by visiting their website |
| B．enjoy a special series of lessons for a whole school term |
| C．experience English dramas with English-speaking families |
| D．make a reservation from October 31 to December 20 |
| A．attract qualified teachers to EFP courses |
| B．demonstrate the popularity of EFP courses |
| C．offer group students access to EFP courses |
| D．illustrate the importance of EFP courses |
【推荐2】Strictly Come Dancing 2022 （London） tickets
2022 will see the return of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Arena Tour. Kicking off in Birmingham on January 20th, 2022, a host of the celebrities and professional dancers from the BBC One TV series will dance around the country performing 33 shows. As a result of COVID-19 restrictions and to keep everyone safe, the 2021 arena(圆形剧场) tour will not go ahead, but tickets for the 2022 arena tour are available now.
FAQs （frequently asked questions）
*Address
The final performance will be at Peninsula Square, London SE100DX.
*Cancellation Policy
No refunds available after booking
*Ticket Policy
Ticket dispatch (分发)dates are often dependent upon the delivery of the event promoter or venue. Therefore we must advise you that the latest expected delivery date of your ticket will be 7 days before the event takes place. If you are making a booking within 14 days of the performance date, the latest delivery date is expected to be 48 hours before the event. However, every effort will be made to deliver your tickets as soon as possible. The ticket can only be sent to the cardholder's registered billing address.
The ticket will not be posted to Ireland. The customer with an Irish address will buy the ticket from the box office.
Suitable For Children
Under 14's to be accompanied by an adult 18+.
1. Which place will the Live Arena Tour start from?| A．BBC TV station. | B．London. | C．Peninsula. | D．Birmingham. |
| A．No bookings. | B．No safe surroundings. |
| C．No refunds. | D．No enough dancers. |
| A．The ticket can not be purchased from box offices. |
| B．Delivery service covers Irish customers. |
| C．Tickets booking can provide delivery service. |
| D．The latest delivery is 24 hours before the performance. |
【推荐3】Below you will find a list of streaming services and channels that focus on TV and movies, various sports, documentaries, and more.
Netflix
Cost: $8.99/ month for a basic plan that allows a single screen in standard definition (清晰度); $12.99/ month for a standard plan that allows two screens at once and HD Streaming.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Windows phones; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.
Notes: Netflix subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing, and the number of devices you can download on is equal to the number of screens you can use at one time.
Hulu
Cost: $5.99/month for a basic plan that features limited commercials; $ 11.99/month for an ad-free plan.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Nintendo Switch; Play station 3 and PlayStation 4.
Notes: Ad-free subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing.
Amazon prime
Cost: $12.99/ month; $6.49/ month for student membership; $119/ year for an annual membership; or $59/ year for an annual student membership.
Watch it on: iOS mobile devices and tablets; Android mobile devices and tablet; amazon Fire TV devices.
Notes: An Amazon Prime subscription includes access to all other benefits of Prime membership.
Apple TV+
Cost: $4.99/ month after 7-day free trial; free for 1 year with purchase of an Apple device and if redeemed (赎回) within 90 days; free with Apple music Student Plan.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.
Notes: Apple TV+ is available through apple TV channels.
1. What device can be used in watching Netflix？| A．Nintendo switch | B．Windows phones. |
| C．iOS mobile devices and tablets. | D．Play Station 3 and PlayStation 4. |
| A．$59/year. | B．$77.88/year. | C．$119/year. | D．$155.88/year. |
| A．Netflix. | B．Hulu. | C．Amazon Prime. | D．Apple TV+. |
