If you have problems describing people, don’t worry! We’ll use popular film characters (角色) to help you learn some useful words.
Naive Meaning: If someone is naive, they have little experience and believe good things will always happen. Example: In the film EI, Buddy is a naive person who grows up with elves (精灵). One day, he goes to New York City but finds things very different there. Director: David Berenbaum | Loyal Meaning: If you’re loyal, you always give support to a person or a group and help them and act honestly. Example: In the film Toy Story, Woody is loyal to his friends and owner, Andy. He stays with Andy, even when Andy grows up and goes to college. Director: John Lasseter |
Demanding Meaning: If someone is demanding, they are not easily satisfied or pleased. Example: In the film The Devil Wears Prada, Miranda is very demanding. She always works very hard, and expects others to do the same. Director: David Frankel | Talented Meaning: If you’re talented, you have a natural ability to do something well. Example: In the film McFarland, USA, coach White notices some talented runners in his PE class. He forms a cross-country group that races against other schools. Director: Niki Caro |
A.Naive. | B.Loyal. | C.Demanding. | D.Talented. |
A.Buddy. | B.Woody. | C.David Frankel. | D.Niki Caro. |
A.Sport. | B.Travel. | C.Environment. | D.Language. |
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【推荐1】Disney has made many cartoon movies. The princesses(公主们) in the movies are often girls favorite characters. From Snow White to Moana, every princess leaves a deep impression(印象) on people. However, have you noticed that Disney princesses are changing?
In the early Disney cartoon movies, princesses like Snow White, Cinderella and Aurora from Sleeping Beauty are usually good-looking and kind-hearted. But they have to get out of trouble ant find happiness with others’ help. They end up living happily with their princes.
Now, people still love those princesses, but more and more girls know they have to fight for their own happiness. Disney has noticed the change. So the princesses in its newer movies don’t just have good looks.
Merida from Brave is a good example. She was born as a princess and she likes going on adventures(冒险). She spends her days practicing archery(射箭术), riding her horse and experiencing the world around her. She loves her family, but she wants to decide for her own life.
Some time ago, Disney even put up their “10 new rules for being a modern princess”. The rules include: Care for others; Live healthily; Don’t judge a book by its cover; Be honest; Be a friend you can trust; Believe in yourself; Right wrongs; Try your best; Be loyal and Never give up.
None of the rules are about the looks of a princess. Anyway, one’s beauty inside is more important. Don’t you think so?
1. Aurora is a good-looking and kind-hearted girl.2. All Disney princesses can get out of difficulty and find happiness by themselves.
3. The princesses in Disney’s newer movies just have good looks.
4. Merida wants to decide for her own life.
5. Disney has found it more important to have beauty inside than to just have good looks.
【推荐2】Name: The Wandering Earth II (《流浪地球2》)
Kind: Science fiction; Action
Release (上映) Time: January 22nd
Period: 2h 53min
Box office (票房) in China: 3.93 billion yuan ($ 566 million)
Box office in North America: $ 4 million
Director: Guo Fan
Actors: Andy Lau, Willis Chuang, Wu Jing...
Theme: The sun is going to die. When facing such an accident, humans didn’t run away from the earth, but they chose to wander with it. They built huge machines to push the earth to leave the solar system (太阳系) and find a new one. The movie is also about the inside world of the characters, showing their importance to family, which is deeply rooted (扎根) in Chinese culture.
1. When was the movie on?A.Jun. 20th. | B.Jan. 12th. | C.Jan. 22nd. | D.Jan. 23rd. |
A.Scary. | B.Cartoon. | C.Comedy. | D.Action. |
A.$ 570 million. | B.$ 566 million. | C.$ 4 million. | D.¥ 566 million. |
A.Art. | B.Technology. | C.Movie. | D.Travel. |
【推荐3】There are many movies in Wanda Cinema.
Film Title | My People, My Homeland | Leap | Frozen II |
Poster | |||
Running Time(时长) | 153 minutes | 135 minutes | 104 minutes |
Time | 10:00 13:00 16:00 | 10:20 12:40 18:00 | 9:40 14:30 20:00 |
Price | 35 yuan | 30 yuan | 25 yuan |
1. If you go to watch My People, My Homeland at 10:00, you will finish watching at ________.
A.12:33 | B.11:53 | C.11:50 | D.12:05 |
A.90 | B.105 | C.100 | D.95 |
A.Leap has the longest running time. |
B.Leap is more expensive than My People, My Homeland. |
C.You can watch the Leap at 10:00. |
D.Frozen II is the cheapest. |
【推荐1】
①“Why don’t you ever listen?”
“You just don’t understand me!”
“You’re of no help at all!”
②Sound familiar? When you’re having a difficult conversation with your parents or friends, accusatory words like those can stop a discussion. As soon as one feels attacked, the defensive (防御的) walls come up, and real communication becomes all but impossible. We focus on the other person’s behavior first, without spending time thinking about and telling why we’re feeling hurt. Here lie the differences between “I” and “you” statements.
③An “I-statement” is a sentence beginning with the word “I” that tells another person how you are feeling in a clear way. For example, you might say, “I feel...” or “I become nervous when....” I-statements are a powerful tool to help you express your feelings to someone else without blaming (责怪) others. “You-statements,” such as those listed above, are statements that begin with the word “you”, pointing out what other people have done wrong. These statements often mean that the listener is responsible for something.
④Why are I-statements important? When you start a conversation by talking about the other person’s actions, you’re sending the message that they’re the problem. For most people, this immediately leads to them becoming defensive and trying to throw blame back onto you. However, starting a sentence with ‘I’ helps us talk about difficult feelings and how the problem is affecting us, and stops other people feeling blamed. This can be seen in the case when you feel left out. Instead of saying “You always leave me out”, you can say “I feel hurt when I’m not invited because it feels like I’m not welcome”. With this I-statement, you’re being honest about your feelings, but you’re not presenting them as something the other person did to you. As a result, the listener tends to experience this as more friendly, opening the possibility of further conversation and hope for a solution.
⑤It’s a simple change, but by being a little more careful of how you express yourself, you may find people are more likely to positively listen to you and understand more about what you are trying to say.
1. What does the underlined phrase “accusatory words” mean?A.Words that attack others. | B.Words to explain reasons. |
C.Words that sound familiar. | D.Words to start conversations. |
A.I know that everyone in the family is busy. |
B.I am anxious when everything is in a mess. |
C.I think you are right by telling me the truth. |
D.I feel sad because you don’t listen to me carefully. |
A.By using sayings. | B.By asking questions. |
C.By telling a story. | D.By giving an example. |
A.To encourage people to use I-statements. |
B.To explain when I-statements should be used. |
C.To show the disadvantages of you-statements. |
D.To suggest being careful of others’ you-statements. |
【推荐2】Students in many countries are learning English. Some of these students are small children. Others are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others by themselves.
Why do all these people want to learn English?
There are about fifteen hundred languages in the world. English is one of the most important,
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A.people in England, the USA and many other countries use it. |
B.A few learn English by listening to it over the radio, on TV, or in films. |
C.Some people learn it because it is useful for their work. |
D.Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers and magazines in English. |
E.It is difficult to answer this question. |
【推荐3】Culture shock is the emotional and mental reaction to being in a completely new culture.
The hardest thing for most travelers to deal with is the emotional "roller coaster (过山车)” they seem to be riding. One moment they feel very positive toward the new culture, and the next moment very negative. It seems common that international visitors and immigrants (移民)vacillate between loving and hating a new country. Feelings of separation and alienation (分离和异化)can be stronger if they do not have a sense of fitting in or belonging.
Extreme tiredness (疲劳)is another problem people face when entering a new culture. There can be a sense of a greater need for sleep. This is not only because of physical tiredness, but also of mental tiredness. It comes from trying to understand the language, and dealing with new situations.
The effect of culture shock can vary from person to person. There can be big differences because some people may be better prepared to enter a new culture. Four factors (因素)which play into these are personality, language ability, length of stay, and the emotional support received.
It is logical to think that when people are away from their familiar surroundings they will feel confused. One solution some have found is to bring a few small reminders of home. Pictures, wall hangings, favorite cup or spoon, and keepsakes(纪念品)are all ideal to make things feel more familiar. Another helpful activity is to make little routines (常规事务)become familiar gradually. Even better is fitting part of the regular routine in your home country into the routine made in the new culture. This will make people feel more at home.
1. Which of the following most probably happens to a person who is experiencing "culture shock"?A.He enjoys the local traditions in the foreign country. |
B.The food he eats in the foreign country causes a stomachache. |
C.He has difficulty finding a job in a foreign country. |
D.He finds the customs in the foreign country strange and confusing. |
A.犹豫 | B.融合 | C.向往 | D.排斥 |
A.Seeming to be riding a roller coaster. |
B.Having to return to their home country. |
C.Having all home things taken abroad. |
D.Suffering both physically and mentally. |
A.make some necessary changes in your way of life |
B.recall (回忆)part of regular routine in the home country |
C.buy a few reminders like pictures or wall hangings |
D.enjoy things brought from home country more often |
【推荐1】We are all learning English, but how can we learn English well? A student can know a lot about English, but maybe(可能) he can’t speak English.
If you want to know how to swim, you must(必须) get into the river. And if you want to be a football player, you must play football. So, you see. You can learn English only by using it. You must listen to your teacher in class. You must read your lessons every day. You must speak English to your classmates and also you must write something sometimes. Then one day, you may find your English very good.
1. You know a lot about English but maybe you ________.A.can speak | B.can study it |
C.can’t study it | D.can’t use it |
A.we learn English by using it |
B.swimming needs water |
C.playing football is easy |
D.learning English is difficult |
A.speak English | B.write in English |
C.listen to English | D.A, B and C |
Journalist: Congratulations on your success!
Li Fang: Thanks. It’s really a great honor for me.
Journalist: Please tell us what you’ve done to develop your English skills.
Li Fang: Well, my way is to keep practicing. You know practice makes perfect. It’s very important to take every opportunity to practice speaking English in and out of class.
Journalist: I guess you keep an English diary, don’t you?
Li Fang: Yes, I do. I keep it in order to develop my writing skills.
Journalist: How do you improve your listening and reading skills?
Li Fang: I often listen to English broadcasts and watch English TV programs in my spare time. And I like to read English stories and newspapers. I read either the China Students’ Post or the 21 st Century before I go to bed.
Journalist: You’re a very good language learner indeed. What do you want to be when you grow up, Li Fang?
Li Fang: My dream is either to be a diplomat or to be a teacher of English.
Journalist: Good for you! I hope your dream will come true. Nice talking to you.
Li Fang: Thank you, and I enjoyed talking to you, too.
1. Li Fang won the ________ prize in the Third English Speech Contest.
A.first | B.second | C.third | D.fourth |
A.practicing speaking English | B.listening to English broadcasts |
C.keeping an English diary | D.reading the China Students’ Post |
A.listens to English broadcasts | B.writes English stories |
C.watches English movies | D.watches Chinese TV programs |
A.a journalist | B.a language learner | C.a broadcast host | D.an English teacher |
【推荐3】It’s quite natural for us to make mistakes. However, if you make the same mistake for three times or even more, you’re too silly to be forgiven. How do you avoid making the same mistake again in daily study? I think keeping an error(错误) correction book after class is a good way. Mistakes must be corrected in the students’ learning. Correcting is more valuable over the long term, especially for ninth graders. An error correction book can help you in these ways.
Pay attention to your mistakes in time. When correcting mistakes, students will think seriously and improve from correcting mistakes. Always looking over your own error correction book can make up for your knowledge gaps.
Develop good studying habits. The reasons why students make mistakes are as follows: They don’t fully understand what they have learned; They don’t remember what they should remember; They are too careless. To find out the reasons for the mistakes, students will avoid the above points. And then they won’t repeat them. Gradually, they will develop the good habits of listening carefully, remembering things and overcoming problems.
Provide the helpful basis for the final review. The error correction book can become one of the most useful tools. It can help students to avoid making similar mistakes in the exam. The error correction book is valuable for every student.
1. What is more valuable for ninth graders according to the text?A.Reading a lot of books. |
B.Finding out all the mistakes. |
C.Correcting mistakes they’ve made. |
A.优点 | B.缺口 | C.技巧 |
A.Looking over error correction books can make up for your knowledge gaps. |
B.Error correction books help students fully understand what they have learned. |
C.The error correction book is valuable for every student. |
A. | B. | C. |
【推荐1】On February 4, 2022, the Winter Olympic Games was held in Beijing, making it the first city to host(主办) both the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics. The venues(场馆) for the Winter Games in 2022 was divided into three areas: Beijing, Yanqing, and Zhangjiakou. Let’s take a look at some competition stadiums.
1. When was the Capital Indoor Stadium built?
A.In 1968. | B.In 2008. | C.In 2018. | D.In 2020. |
A.Curling. | B.Skating. | C.Skiing. | D.Ice hockey. |
A.The Ice Cube. | B.Capital Indoor Stadium. |
C.The National Stadium. | D.Wukesong Sports Center. |
【推荐2】Do you love fast food? Why? How often do you eat it? 200 people joined our survey(调查). And here is the result.
1. 6% of the people eat fast food ________.
A.twice a week | B.three times a week | C.more than three times a week | D.every day |
A.cheap | B.delicious | C.healthy | D.convenient |
A.12% | B.14% | C.22% | D.24% |
A.All people love fast food. | B.Fast food makes people fat. |
C.People eat fast food on weekends. | D.Some people don’t know what food is healthier. |
【推荐3】
Inline skating marathon (直排轮马拉松) 30 km on wheels @Bradgate Park, Sunday July 29 Starts at 10 a. m. Register(注册)at www.inlineskatemarathonjuly.com | Science-fiction (Sci-fi) festival Saturday July 28 12 p. m.-12 a.m. at the Phoenix Arts Centre $15 children & high school students $20 adults |
Oliver! The musical! At The Curve Theatre, Rutland Street Tuesday July 31-sunday August 12 Tickets available at The Curve Theater ticket office | NEW multi-screen Cinema Opens on Saturday July 28 12 screens with digital sound and 3D projection(投影) systems For full listing check www. cineparadise-notts.co.uk |
Medieval market Shepton town square Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m. -11 p. m. Traditional crafts(工艺品),food, sports and games | RUGBY(橄榄球) Leicester Tigers vs Nottingham Giants Pre-league friendly match Saturday August 25 Start at 3: 00 p.m. City Stadium |
1. The musical performance of Oliver starts_____________.
A.in August | B.in July | C.on Sunday | D.on Saturday |
A.$55. | B.$45. | C.$35. | D.$15. |
A.The rugby match starts at 3: 00 in the morning. |
B.You can't register for the inline skating marathon online. |
C.The sci-fi festival is on the same day as the new cinema opening |
D.The medieval market in Shepton town square is closed on Sunday. |
A.watch a film | B.listen to music | C.have food | D.join a party |
A.on line | B.by phone | C.in the sports center | D.at the ticket office |