【推荐1】Writing Movie Reviews

Whenever a new movie comes out, people will check the film reviews to decide if they should see it. Movie reviews can make or break a film’s box office sum. Therefore, you should be honest with your criticism or praise of the movie when writing a review.    1    No one likes to read long reviews that don’t stick to the subject. Of course, general movie knowledge is also a must.

    2    You should take a notebook with you and take notes about your impressions of the movie. Afterwards you can write a rough draft (草稿) of your review including the names of the director, actors and any other related information about the film.

After finishing writing a brief plot (情节) summary and a short opinion of the film, you can set about typing the details of each paragraph.

When you are typing the first paragraph, you should pay attention to the detailed information such as the name of the film, its stars, setting and genre (体裁).

However, in the second paragraph, your aim is to write a short plot summary.    3    Cover a major event, but be sure not to give the ending away.

In the third paragraph, you’d better focus on one element of the film, for example, acting, directing or cinematography (电影艺术).     4    

While you are writing the fourth paragraph, the other aspect of the film mentioned in the rough draft is a must. The key of the last paragraph is to show your overall opinion of the film and your reaction to it.     5    

A．It is important to express your support for the film.

B．You must search for the information about the film.

C．Before writing a review, you should first see the movie.

D．Analyze this aspect and discuss what is good or bad about it.

E．Your review should be specific and brief.

F．It should include details that give the audience an introduction to the film.

G．Here is where you recommend—or not recommend—the audience to see the movie.

【推荐2】It’s been a hard year but, while we can’t change what’s happening in the world, we can focus in creating a positive atmosphere. No more negative energy.

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Hard times are rubbish, but they make you what you are. Recognize that and know that if you can come through them and you will be more capable and more confident. It’s nearly impossible to manage to avoid upset as we go through life, so what’s important is how we deal with it.

Count your blessings.

Feeling sorry for yourself? It may sound normal. but it’s important to remind yourself of what’s good about your life. Try writing a list of the things you’re thankful for, or spend a few minutes ever evening putting down three nice things that have happened to you that day.     2    . Patted a dog in the park? Take it down. Laughed at a silly meme(表情包) on social media? Put that on the list too. Saw a touching scene in a program? Add it to your list!

Protect yourself from energy vampires.

We all know those who suck the joy out of life and leave you feeling emotionally exhausted. They moan, blame others or just generally bring you down.     3     Talk to them gently about the effect they have on you, or simply make sure you’re always positive in order to reduce the bad effect of their negativity. If it doesn’t work, you need to protect yourself from them.     4    

Create joy in your life.

    5     Make a coffee date with a friend; set aside an hour to play a board game with your family; or take a regular walk where you explore somewhere new in your locality.

A．Focus on positivity.

B．Accept unfavorable situations.

C．Remember to take down the three most significant ones.

D．Try to understand that they have probably got problems.

E．It really doesn’t matter if they are small and insignificant.

F．Limit the time you spend, with them or eventually cut ties with them.

G．Inject positivity into your daily routine by making time for activities that bring you pleasure.

【推荐3】Wondering what the meaning of life is? Good news-you'll probably feel like you know when you're around age 60. That's the age when people report feeling that there's the most meaning in their lives, and they have the least need to search for meaning, according to a recently published research.

The research also found that as people's sense of meaning in life rises, so does their well-being. "People with purpose in life are physically and psychologically healthier," said Dr. Awais Aftab, a psychiatrist, who led the research.

Aftab and his colleagues used data from a study of adults in San Diego County that recruited （招募） a large number of people aged 70 and older. This survey included a question about the level of meaning people found in their life and the level of their search for meaning. The 1, 042 adults included in the study also answered questions over the telephone about their mental and physical health.

The results showed that both sense of meaning and search for meaning tend to be U-shaped over a person's lifetime. Presence of meaning starts low in the 20s and gradually rises to a peak around age 60, on average, before declining again. The search for meaning is a mirror image: It starts high in people's 20s and drops to an all-time low around age 60 before climbing in older age.

"Young adults in their twenties and adults in their thirties are actively seeking out careers, friendships,and romantic relations hips," Aftab wrote in an email to Live Science. People in their forties and fifties usually have more established careers and relationships; many of them have families and children. After age 60, with retirement and increasing health issues, the established sources of meaning in their lives begin to fade and people tend to start searching for other sources of meaning.

1. Which of the following is a finding of the research？

A．People's sense of meaning in life increases with age.

B．Healthier people tend to lead a more meaningful life.

C．The level of search for meaning is fairly high in youth.

D．The levels of meaning and search for meaning correspond.

2. Which group probably have the strongest sense of meaning in life ？

A．People over 70 years old living alone.

B．Young adults in their 20s still hunting for a job.

C．People in their 50s with stable careers and families.

D．Retired people in their 60s with various health problems.

3. What is the last paragraph mainly about ？

A．The results of fading life purposes.

B．The reasons behind the research findings.

C．The lessons young adults should learn early.

D．The influence of age on people's life purposes.