(Later that night in Princess Ann’s bedroom. She picks up the skirt of her nightgrown and drops it. )
Ann (安妮公主): (brushing her hair) I hate this nightgown (睡袍). I hate all my nightgowns.
Countess (伯爵夫人): (coming over to her bed) My dear, you have lovely things.
Ann: But I’m not two hundred years old! Why can’t I sleep in comfortable clothes?
Countess: Comfortable clothes!
Ann: Yes. Did you know there are people who sleep with absolutely nothing on at all?
Countess: I’m lucky I did not. Now your milk and biscuits. They’ll help you to sleep.
Ann (stubbornly 固执地): I’m too tired to sleep—can’t sleep a wink.
Countess: (putting on her glasses, taking a diary from the bed table) Now my dear, if you don’t mind, please check tomorrow’s schedule (日程表). (Running through the items with a pen) Eight thirty, have breakfast here with officers; nine o’clock, we leave for the Polinory Car Factory where you’ll be presented with a small car.
Ann: (absently playing with biscuits) Thank you.
Countess: Which you will not accept?
Ann: No, thank you.
Countess: Ten thirty-five, Food and Agricultural Organization will present you with an olive tree.
Ann: No, thank you.
Countess: Which you will accept?
Ann: Thank you.
Countess: Ten fifty-five, the New foundling Home For Orphans. You will make a speech; same speech as last Monday. Eleven forty-five, back here to rest. No, that’s wrong…Eleven forty-five, have a meeting here with a number of reporters.
Ann: Oh, my god, I would be mad.
Countess (patiently): One o’clock, have lunch with the Foreign Ministry. You will wear your white dress and carry small pink roses. Three-five, presentation of a medal. Four-ten, review special guard of Police. Four forty-five back here to change to your uniform to meet the international …
Ann (screaming at the Countess): STOP! Please stop! Stop…!
Countess (getting the tray back): It’s all right, dear, it didn’t spill (溢出) (she places the tray on the table. )
Ann: I don’t care it’s spilled. I don’t care if I’m drown in it! (throws her head into the pillow die in it. )
Countess (putting her hands on her shoulders to comfort her): My dear, you’re ill. I’ll send for Doctor Bonnachoven.
—Excerpt from Roman Holiday
1. What should Ann wear to sleep?A.Her skirt. | B.Her nightgown. |
C.Comfortable clothes. | D.Her uniform. |
a. Ann will be presented with an olive tree.
b. Ann will have lunch with the Foreign Ministry.
c. Ann will leave for the Polinory Car Factory.
d. Ann will wear her uniform to meet the international guests.
e. Ann will make a speech at the New foundling Home For Orphans.
A.a-d-b-e-c | B.d-a-b-c-e | C.e-b-a-d-c | D.c-a-e-b-d |
A.She wants to stop to change her uniform. |
B.She stops to ask if milk is spilled from the tray. |
C.The busy schedule almost drives her mad. |
D.She can’t stop beginning her tomorrow’s schedule. |
A.Ann is thankful to accept her arrangement (安排). |
B.Ann has a colourful and interesting life as a princess. |
C.Countess looks after Ann very well and always comforts her. |
D.Ann is not really ill but gets tired with her schedule and royal life. |
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【推荐1】Hi,boys and girls!There are many great animal singers in the movie(电影) Sing.You may be interested in(感兴趣) it.These animals have different looks.Here are some cute ones.
Buster Moon is a koala(考拉).He has a theatre.He starts a singing game to save his old theatre.What does he look like?He has grey fur(毛),a round face and round eyes.His nose is black.His ears are big. | |
Meena is an elephant.She comes from Africa.She has a long nose and very big ears.Elephants have no fur.Meena has two lovely ponytails.She eats plants and fruit.She often sings beautiful songs.She likes to wear jeans(牛仔裤). | |
Johnny is a gorilla(大猩猩).He doesn't want to be a bad man like his father,Jackie.He loves music and plays the piano for the party.He is tall.And he looks very strong.His arms are long.His fur is dark(深色的).He has a big mouth.He wears a black jacket,a green T-shirt and blue jeans. |
1. The writer writes this passage for .
A.children | B.old people | C.teachers | D.dancers |
A.Buster | B.Meena | C.Johnny | D.Jackie |
A.Buster wants to save his new teacher |
B.Meena likes wearing nice silk dresses |
C.Johnny wants to be a man like his dad |
D.Sing is a movie about animal singers |
【推荐2】Films in Beijing Theater This Week
HARRY POTTER (Ⅲ)
American film
Director: Alfonso Cuaron
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
Time: From Monday to Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m.
Ticket Price:¥50
KUNGFU HUSTLE
Chinese film
Director: Zhou Xingchi
Starring: Zhou Xingchi, Liang Xiaolong, Yuan Hua
Time: From Wednesday to Friday, at 9:00 p.m.
Ticket Price:¥40
A WORLD WITHOUT THIEVES
Chinese film
Director: Feng Xiaogang
Starring: Liu Dehua, Liu Ruoying, Ge You, Li Bingbing
Time: From Friday to Sunday, at 6:30 p.m.
Ticket Price:¥40 (Half on Sunday for children)
TROY
American film
Director: Wolfgang Peterson
Starring: Julian Glover, Brian Cox, Nathan Jones, Adoni Maropis
Time: From Tuesday to Saturday, at 9:30 a.m.
Ticket Price:¥30
1. There will be ________ in Beijing Theater this week.
A.one Chinese film | B.two Chinese films | C.three American films |
A.¥30 | B.¥40 | C.¥60 |
A.HARRY POTTER (Ⅲ) | B.TROY | C.A WORLD WITHOUT THIEVES |
A.Wednesday; Friday | B.Tuesday; Wednesday | C.Thursday; Friday |
La La Land A musician and an actress’s story about love, dream and music. Release(发行)date: February 14, 2017 (China) 129 mins Drama| Musical Ticket: 35 yuan (adults), 20 yuan (age under 12) | A Dog’s Purpose A dog tries to find his purpose in life. Maybe you have seen the famous one Hachi. Release date: March 3, 2017 (China) 120 mins Comedy| Drama Ticket: 33 yuan (adults), free (age under 12) |
Smurfs: The Lost Village A map makes Smurfette and her friends start an exciting trip, and they find the biggest secret(秘密) in Smurf history. Release date: April 21, 2017 (China) 90 mins Cartoon| Comedy Ticket: 28 yuan (adults), 18 yuan (age under 12) | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul A road trip of the Heffley family to Meemaw’s home for her 90th birthday party turns terrible because of Greg’s newest plan. Release date: May 19, 2017 (USA) 90 mins Comedy| Family Ticket: 32 yuan (all ages) |
A.Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. | B.La La Land. |
C.A Dog’s Purpose. | D.Smurfs: The Lost Village. |
A.99 yuan. | B.46 yuan. | C.84 yuan. | D.64 yuan. |
A.For an exciting race. | B.For a music festival. |
C.For Meemaw’s birthday party. | D.For Greg’s summer vacation. |
【推荐1】Some kids come up with great ideas of making money at a young age. Here is one of them.
Name: Luke Age: 14 Business: Collecting and selling yabbies (小龙虾) How It Works: With a friend, Matthew, 13, Luke catches yabbies with three nets (网) with some meat in them in different rivers. They go after school and during weekends. Their best catch was 159 yabbies in 35 minutes. Their worst catch was 12 in 3 hours. They sell a dozen (一打) yabbies for $1 and they make $15-$20 each time. Problem: It’s only a summer business. Good Thing: “We have lots of fun,” says Luke. |
1. How old is Luke?
A.12. | B.13. | C.14. |
A.It is easy to do. | B.It can be done in every season. | C.It brings Luke much fun. |
A.Matthew and Luke can make $20 at most each time. |
B.It is very easy to catch yabbies for Matthew and Luke. |
C.Matthew and Luke catch yabbies only on weekdays. |
1. Henry and Kate have ________ children (孩子).
A.two | B.three | C.four | D.five |
A.father | B.grandfather | C.brother | D.uncle |
A.Sam and Peter. | B.Eric and Peter. | C.Sam and Eric. | D.Peter and Diana. |
A.mother | B.grandmother | C.sister | D.aunt |
A.Sam and Diana are sister and brother. | B.Billy is Lily’s cousin. |
C.The name of Billy’s father is Henry. | D.Rose and Peter have a daughter. |
【推荐3】配对阅读。从右栏所给的材料中选择与左栏五个相匹配的旅游目的地信息,并将其字母编号填写在答题卷指定位置上。
1. Steven wants to go to a quiet place. There he can take a walk along the streets and taste the delicious food. 2.I want to go to a theme park. And my mother wants to go shopping. 3.Fred likes going fishing. He doesn't know where to go on his vacation. 4.I live in the south of China. I want to go to the north to see the snow. 5. Alex is interested in history and he likes living in the countryside. | A. China is one of the largest countries in the world. The Great Wall is famous all over the world. B. Lots of children like the Disneyland in Hong Kong. And Hong Kong is also a good place for shopping. C. Paris is a good place to go sightseeing. It has beautiful, quiet streets and it has lots of delicious food. D. Hawaii is a wonderful place. You can go fishing and bike riding there. E. The winter is white in Harbin. You can go skiing and make snowmen. F. America is a beautiful country. The people there are very friendly. G. Thailand has a long history of Buddhism. Its rural(乡村的)scene is really beautiful. |
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