Audrey Hepburn (奥黛丽赫本) was born on May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. She really was blue-blood from the beginning with her father, a wealthy English banker, and her mother, a Dutch noblewoman. After her parents divorced, Audrey went to London with her mother where she went to a private girl school. Later, when her mother moved back to the Holland, she attended private schools as well. While taking a vacation with her mother in Arnhem, Holland, Hitler’s army took over the town. It was here that she fell on hard times during the Nazi occupation. Audrey suffered from depression and poor nutrition.
After the liberation, Audrey went to a ballet school in London on a scholarship and later began a modeling career. As a model, she was graceful and, it seemed, she had found her job suitable for her in life - until the film producers came calling. After being spotted modeling by a producer, she was signed to a bit part in the European film Nederlands in 7 lessen in 1948. Later, she had a speaking role in the 1951 film, Young Wives’ Tale (1951) as Eve Lester. The part still wasn’t much, so she headed to America to try her luck there. Audrey gained immediate prominence in the US with her role in Roman Holiday in 1953. This film turned out to be a splendid success as she won an Oscar as Best Actress. This gained her enormous popularity and more plum roles. One of the reasons for her popularity was the fact that she was so elf-like and had class, unlike the sex-goddesses of the time. Roman Holiday was followed by another similarly wonderful performance in the 1957 classic Funny Face.In 1988, Audrey became a special ambassador to the United Nations fund helping children in Latin America and Africa, a position she retained until 1993.Her elegance and style will always be remembered in film history as evidenced by her being named in Empire magazine’s “The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time.”
1. The underlined words “fell on hard times” in the second paragraph refer to______| A．the producers always let her act a lit role in a film. |
| B．parents’ being divorced brought her serious pain |
| C．depression and no nutrition brought her serious pain |
| D．no good jobs were suitable to her |
| A．in the European films there were only little roles for her to act |
| B．in the Americana there were many important film roles waiting for her to act |
| C．in the American there were many different jobs suitable to her |
| D．in the European films there were all roles she didn’t like |
| A．Nederlands in 7 lessen | B．Young Wives’ Tale as Eve Lester |
| C．Roman Holiday | D．the 1957 classic Funny Face |
| A．Audrey’s struggle in the film fields and public admiration |
| B．Audrey’s family and her career |
| C．Audrey’s childhood and her films won great awards |
| D．Audrey’s hard times and her achievement |
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【推荐1】Venice Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival takes place every year in late August or early September on the Lido in the historic Palazzo del Cinema, in Venice, Italy. Its main award is the “Leone d’Oro” (Golden Lion). Recently, a new award has been added, the San Marco Award for the best film.
Academy Awards
The Academy Awards are the most prominent film awards in the United States. The awards are granted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Academy Awards are nicknamed “Oscars”, which is also the nickname of the statuette（小雕像）. The name is said to have been born when Margaret Herrick saw the statuette on a table and said, “It looks just like my uncle Oscar!”
Berlin Film Festival
The Berlin Film Festival is one of the “A” festivals in Europe. The Berlin International Film Festival, also called the “Berlinale”, is held annually in February and started in 1951 after an initiative of the American, who occupied part of the city after World War Ⅱ. The jury（专家评奖团）always places special emphasis on representing films from all over the world, from the former Eastern Bloc（集团）Countries as well as from Western countries. The awards are called Golden and Silver Bears (as the bear is the symbol of Berlin).
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival is a famous international film festival. It has been held annually in Cannes, in the south of France, since 1946 with a few exceptions. Given massive media exposure, the Festival is attended by many movie stars and is a popular venue for movie producers to launch their new films and attempt to sell their works to the distributors who come from all over the world.
The most famous award given out at Cannes is the “Palme d’Or” (Golden Palm) for the best film; this is sometimes shared by multiple films in one year.
1. Which award can be shared by multiple films in one year?| A．Golden Lion. | B．Golden Palm. |
| C．Academy Awards. | D．San Marco Award. |
| A．It’s the nickname of Academy Awards. |
| B．It’s also the nickname of the statuette. |
| C．It got its name because Margaret said the statuette looked like his uncle. |
| D．It’s an award in France. |
| A．It looks like a bear. |
| B．It is made up of bear fur |
| C．The bear is the symbol of Berlin. |
| D．Bear is rare in Berlin. |
1. Which film is the most suitable for a high school student interested in science fictions?
| A．I Feel Pretty. | B．Traffik. | C．Genesis. | D．Le Redoutable. |
| A．I Feel Pretty | B．Traffik | C．Genesis | D．Le Redoutable |
| A．The story happens in Great Britain. |
| B．The film lasts more than two hours. |
| C．It intends to discuss the nature and value of free will. |
| D．It's a love story between a film director and an actress. |
【推荐3】OPENINGS AND PREVIEWS
Animals Out of PaperYolo! Productions and the Great Griffon present the play by Rajiv Joseph, in which an origami(折纸术) artist invites a teenage talent and his teacher into her studio. Merri Milwe directs. In previews. Opens Feb. 12. (West Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W. 86th St. 212-868-4444.)
The AudienceHelen Mirren stars in the play by Peter Morgan, about Queen Elizabeth II of the UK and her private meetings with twelve Prime Ministers in the course of sixty years. Stephen Daldry directs. Also starring Dylan Baker and Judith Ivey. Previews begin Feb. 14.(Schoenfeld, 236 W. 45th St. 212-239-6200.)
HamiltonLin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical about Alexander Hamilton, in which the birth of America is presented as an immigrant story. Thomas Kail directs. In previews. Opens Feb. 17.(Public, 425 Lafayette St. 212-967-7555.)
On the Twentieth CenturyKristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher star in the musical comedy by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, about a Broadway producer who tries to win a movie star’s love during a cross-country train journey. Scott Ellis directs, for Roundabout Theatre Company. Previews begin Feb. 12.(American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St. 212-719-1300.)
1. What is the play by Rajiv Joseph probably about?| A．A type of art. |
| B．A teenager’s studio. |
| C．A great teacher. |
| D．A group of animals. |
| A．Helen Mirren. |
| B．Peter Morgan. |
| C．Dylan Baker. |
| D．Stephen Daldry. |
【推荐1】Hands up, who’s rubbish at drawing? Ha! Bet you’re not as bad as me.
Like most during lockdown, I missed being in familiar green city spaces. A quick snap (照片) on my phone never quite captured the moment. So I was excited to find “green sketching” sessions near my home. This seemed a perfect Covid-safe activity, even for the untalented.
Our group was all women, with some having had previous artistic training. We were given art supplies and then set drawing exercises to help us get creative.
This type of art, “green sketching”, was inspired by environmental scientist Dr Ali Foxon. Ali thought that spreading the joy of sketching could be the key to making people care about nature instead of just wordy reports. She launched her movement, Boggy Doodles(沼泽涂鸦), in 2016.
The day we were there the forest was glorious—all gold, yellow and brown. We spent the last hour trying to capture a forest scene. Hoping not to embarrass myself too much, I made a real effort to catch the dark and brighter areas of the trunks, their textures (纹理). I used an eraser to create the white shape of a silver tree in the distance. Mine looked more like a winter scene—I hadn’t managed to capture the autumn leaves or the branches. But when the five of us brought our work together at the end, I wasn’t too ashamed: mine was only just the worst.
I had loved this chance for a real and physical creative experience—I can’t be the only one to feel sad at the prospect of a new lockdown. Sketching calms a busy, anxious mind and trains the brain to notice “little things” that spark joy and help strengthen us against life’s challenges. While engaging with nature may well make us keener on protecting it—in Robert Macfarlane’s words, “We will not save what we do not love and we rarely love what we cannot name or do not see” — the benefits of sketching work the other way round.
1. Why did the author take part in the “green sketching” activity?| A．Her friends advised her to do so. |
| B．She needed something to kill time. |
| C．She was eager to return to green spaces. |
| D．She wanted to improve her painting skills. |
| A．It was launched by Dr Ali Foxon. |
| B．It was well-received after being held in 2016. |
| C．It required the participants to write a report afterwards. |
| D．It was aimed at raising public awareness of environmental protection. |
| A．She was ashamed that she didn’t take it seriously. |
| B．She felt embarrassed that her work was the worst. |
| C．She was fascinated by the winter scene in the forest. |
| D．She enjoyed herself even though she was poor at painting. |
| A．Sketching can strengthen one’s creativity. |
| B．Doing things we love brings us happiness |
| C．The first step to protecting nature is to engage with it. |
| D．It often takes a calm mind to overcome challenges in life. |
【推荐2】Gym class was not considered important at the private school I attended from kindergarten to Grade 6 and the words "movement skill development" would have caused brows to wrinkle.
For Grades 7 and 8 I moved into the public school system. It was the early 1980s and we had to wear green gym shorts and white T-shirts with the school crest(饰章)on them. We had to climb ropes. We had to go for long runs in the valley beside the school and excuses were not allowed.
My mom, also somewhat of a "non-sporty mom", wrote me notes to get me out of this nightmare once a month. And when she didn't, I sometimes forged my own. One day I arrived for gym class with my note explaining why I could not participate. It was signed by my "mother". There were at least two classes of Grade 8 girls sitting on the side of the hill when I boldly(冒失地) presented my note. The PE teacher asked me why my mother's signature looked so messy. What I said next might be the finest example of just how stupid I was when I was13: "It's messy because she signed it while she was driving."
My classmates giggled(傻笑) nervously. I thought maybe I had pushed things too far but wasn't at all prepared for what happened next. The teacher grabbed my ear and dragged me all the way up the millions of stairs, through the miles of hallways, and into the principal's office. That was where my memories from junior high gym class ended.
The next year I went to the first day of Grade 9 gym with a positive outlook, high hopes, and good intentions. But all I ended up developing was the habit of hiding in the girls' bathroom for the duration of the class.
When my counsellor(辅导员) called a meeting between me and the gym teacher later that year, I remember the teacher looking at me and saying, "I wouldn't know this girl was in my class if I hit her with my car."
1. What is the author's impression of her gym class?| A．It was great fun before Grade 6. | B．It was dull and terrible all the way. |
| C．It helped her improve sports skills. | D．It was tiring but interesting at public school. |
| A．improved | B．gathered | C．created | D．discovered |
| A．She told a lie to the teacher. | B．She had an argument with others. |
| C．She made the same mistake repeatedly. | D．She was too careless in signing her name. |
| A．At the beginning of Grade 9. | B．In the early eighties. |
| C．In the middle of Grade 8. | D．During Grades 7 and 8. |
【推荐3】Edward rose early on the New-year morning. He looked in every room and wished a Happy New Year to his family. Then he ran into the street to repeat that to those he might meet.
When he came back, his father gave him two bright, new silver dollars. His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some petty books that he had seen at the bookstore.
He left the house with a light heart, expecting to buy the books. As he ran down the street, he saw a poor family. “I wish you a happy New Year.” said Edward, as he was happily passing on. The man shook his head. “You are not from this country.” said Edward. The man again shook his head, for he could not understand or speak his language. But he pointed to his mouth, and to the children shaking with cold, as if (好像) to say, “These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time.” Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in trouble. He took out his dollars, and gave one to the man, and the other to his wife. They were excited and said something in their language, which doubtless meant, “We thank you so much that we will remember you all the time.”
When Edward came home, his father asked what books he had bought. He hung his head a moment,but quickly looked up. “I have bought no books,” said he, “I gave my money to some poor people, who seemed to be very hungry then.” He went on, “I think I can wait for my books till next New Year.” “My dear boy,” said his father, “here are some books for you, more as a prize for your goodness of heart than as a New-Year gift.”
“I saw you give the money cheerfully to the poor German family. It was nice for a little boy to do so. Be always ready to help others and every year of your life will be to you a Happy New Year.”
1. Why did the poor man shake his head when Edward spoke to him?| A．He couldn't understand the boy. |
| B．He wouldn't accept the money. |
| C．He didn't like the boy's language. |
| D．He was too cold to say anything. |
| A．One dollar. |
| B．Two dollars. |
| C．Three dollars. |
| D．Four dollars. |
| A．got a prize for his kind heart |
| B．had to buy his books next year |
| C．bought the books at the bookstore |
| D．got more money from his father |
On March 19, Malala Yousafzai, a 15-year-old Pakistani student and women’s education activist, returned to the classroom for the first time since being violently attacked by a member of the Taliban — a terrorist organization-on October 9,2012. Malala was shot on her way home from school in Mingora, Pakistan. A Taliban group took responsibility for the attack, claiming that the attack should serve as a warning toothers. Members of the group believe girls are not permitted to go to school. Malala was attacked because she was asking for girls’ rights to education in Swat Valley, Pakistan.
Malala recovers from the attack at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, England. After a long period of recovery, Malala is starting as a nine-year student at Edgbaston High School. It is the oldest independent girl school in Birmingham, England. Though she has no plans to return to Pakistan, Malala still speaks out as a voice for change in her country and everywhere.
“I am excited that today I have achieved my dreams of going back to school. I want all girls in the world to have this basic opportunity,” Malala said in a statement. “I miss my classmates from Pakistan very much but I am looking forward to meeting my teachers and making new friends here in Birmingham.”
Malala has been an Internet blogger, or writer, since she was 11 years old. In 2011 she was awarded Pakistan’s National Peace Award for her bravery in writing about difficulties of life and education in the shadow of Taliban. She has spoken publicly about children’s rights and been nominated for an international children’s peace prize.
After the attack in 2012, support for Malala poured in from around the world. The United Nations declared November 10 Malala Day. Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the day honors Malala and shows the world that people of all sexes, all backgrounds and all countries stand behind the heroine.
1. When was Malala violently attacked by Taliban? (No more than 10 words)2. What would Malala do though she couldn’t return to Pakistan?(No more than 12 words)
3. Why did The United Nations declare November 10 Malala Day7 (No more than 12 words)
4. What does the underlined words mean? (No more than 3 words)
5. What do you think of Malala? Please share your reasons. (No more than 25 words)
【推荐2】Mother Teresa was born in Albania. She received her spiritual（精神的）training in Ireland and Darjeeling, India. She taught for 20 years in Saint Mary's High School in India. She loved the country so much that she became a citizen of India in 1984. She began her work in India by teaching the children in the streets how to read. In I946 she decided to serve the poorest of the poor who lived in the streets. In 1950. Mother Teresa also began to care for lepers（麻风病患者）. In 1965, Pope Paul VI allowed Mother Teresa to open centers almost everywhere around the world to help lepers, the elderly, the blind, and people with AIDS. Mother Teresa also opened schools and homes for the poor. Her work was a message of love. It shows that a true belief always appears with action. It also shows that love in action is service. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, but she accepted it on behalf of the “poorest of the poor”. In August 1997, she ended her services and moved on, perhaps to another world. She will always be remembered by all of us for ale of her hard work.
1. Mother Teresa became a citizen of India because ______.| A．she loved the country |
| B．she had taught for 20 years in India |
| C．she got used to life in India |
| D．she wanted to help the poorest of the poor |
| A．offering homes to the poorest of the poor |
| B．teaching the children in the streets |
| C．caring for lepers around the world |
| D．asking Pope Paul VI for protection |
| A．struggled | B．returned |
| C．died | D．left |
| A．Give the world the best that you have no matter what. |
| B．If you are successful, even enemies will like you. |
| C．True love lies in your action, not your words. |
| D．What you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. |
【推荐3】Four Great Persons
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(1756-1791)Born in Austria in 1756, Mozart was the son of a successful musician . He wrote his first piece of published music at five. Within the year, he began playing for the public, which included a tour of Europe where people admired the young boy’s talent. By the time he was a teenager, Mozart had written several operas. He wrote over 600 pieces of music in his lifetime.
Shirley Temple (1928-2014)Shirley Temple received her first acting chance at the age of three and starred in Carolina, her first film, at six. She quickly caught attention and by 1940, she had starred in 43 films, including Bright Eyes for which she won a special award for “Outstanding Personality”. As an adult, Temple became a US diplomat（外交官）for the United Nations.
Nkosi Johnson(1989-2001)South African Nkosi Johnson was born HIV-positive（携带艾滋病毒）. His story caught the media’s attention when his local public school refused to admit him because of his condition. Soon he traveled the world, telling his story wherever he could,encouraging other patients to speak out. Besides,he founded Nokie’s Haven,a safe place for HIV-positive mothers and their children.In 2005,he was award the International Children’s Peace Prize.
Alexandra Scott(1996-2004)Alexandra Scott had cancer before she celebrated her first birthday.At the age of four, she decided to raise money for other children going through the same thing.So she set up a lemonade stand（摊位）,which inspired others to start lemonade stands, too.They raised over$1 million before Scott died of cancer.Her family carries on her legacy(遗产) through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation,which has raised over $150 million.
1. Who changed his/her career path when he/she grew up?| A．Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. | B．Shirley Temple |
| C．Nkosi Johnson | D．Alexandar Scott |
| A．He got HIV-positive soon after he was born. |
| B．He caught wide attention for his disease. |
| C．He was once refused by schools for his illness. |
| D．He was awarded a prize for his high grades. |
| A．They became well-known at an early age. |
| B．They had a hard time when they were a child. |
| C．They behaved kindly to other people as a child. |
| D．They were hardworking when they were young. |
