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2 . Four TV Shows to Watch on New Year's Eve
If you are finding yourself on New Year's Eve without any plans, or you just want to start the New Year with a show you haven't watched before, here are four great TV shows to stream. Click here.
Acapulco
Searching for light-hearted laughs and want a unique concept? Acapulco is the show for you. As we reported when the series first dropped, Acapulco follows the story of Maximo Gallardo, whose life changes when he starts working in a resort in Acapulco, Mexico. The series stars Julian Sedgwick, Rossana De Leon, Lobo Elias, Sofia Ruiz, and Eugenio Derbez.
The Shrink Next Door
This show will make you angry and anxious, but most brilliant shows do! The Shrink Next Door is based on true events that happened to a patient, Marty (Will Ferrell) who forms a close bond with his psychiatrist, one that the psychiatrist (Paul Rudd) took advantage of.
Ted Lasso Season 2
We have all heard about Ted Lasso, whether you've seen it or not. What are you waiting for? Stop being so stubborn and watch it! Ted Lasso is a gut-punch of emotions you won't see coming. It's a comedy and a silly one, but it doesn't pull any punches when it comes to hard-hitting topics such as mental health. And if you're searching for something that won't take all weekend, Ted Lasso is perfect!
See Season 2
I feel like See is a bit underrated (被低估的) and it truly shouldn’t be. The story is fun, as well as the action and characters, and season 2 does a great job at keeping us guessing and holding our interest. The world of See is set in a distant future in which humans have lost their sight after a virus swept the world. Humanity has adapted and having vision is only a myth.
1. Which TV show is based on real stories according to the passage?A.Acapulco. | B.The Shrink Next Door. |
C.Ted Lasso Season 2. | D.See Season 2. |
A.They are all comedies. | B.They can all be watched online. |
C.They are all about mental health. | D.They are all about the future life. |
A.To introduce four TV shows. | B.To tell people how to kill time. |
C.To compare four popular TV shows. | D.To connect the New Year and TV shows. |
3 . If you have a chance to talk with a historical figure, who would you like it to be? What would you like to know about the past or share from today? China in the Classics, a new TV show based on Chinese classics started by China Central Television (CCTV) in February, is exploring such possibilities.
In the first episode, the host of the show, Sa Beining, meets ancient Confucian scholar Fu Sheng, who interpreted Shangshu — The Book of Documents. Regarded as one of the five classics of ancient Chinese Confucianism masterpieces, the book records many firsts in the country. Even the expression zhongguo (China) is used there first.
The episode ends with the host bringing Fu to today’s modern society, where the scholar is happy to find children learning the same things he had learned in his childhood. It increased the rating of the series with viewers giving it 9 out of 10 on Douban, a film and TV show reviewing website popular among young people.
The success of China in the Classics doesn’t surprise Shen Haixiong, head of the China Media Group. Shen said in an article in the journal Qiushi, “We are happy to see the program is popular among the public, but we are prouder to find that innovative interpretation of Chinese classics is arousing young people’s interest in Chinese culture.”
Therefore, TV channels have been making bold attempts in recent years to attract today’s younger generations. The Nation’s Greatest Treasures, CCTV’s cultural show in 2017, showcased China’s history and culture through antiques in the top-class museums, and fired up the audience. The treasures include the 3,300-year-old Yinxu Ruins in Henan Province and the 1,300-year-old Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region.
CCTV should make a variety of programs showcasing classics and cultural traditions to appeal to the young generation’s aesthetics, said Zhou, a professor at the School of Arts and Communication, Beijing Normal University.
1. Why is The Book of Documents mentioned in paragraph 2?A.To introduce a historical figure. | B.To inform us of the host. |
C.To show the popularity of the show. | D.To describe a new TV show. |
A.Surprised. | B.Confused. | C.Satisfied. | D.Neutral. |
A.Chinese treasures. | B.Another TV programme. |
C.Yinxu Ruins in Henan. | D.Young Chinese audience. |
A.CCTV Produces Some Famous TV shows | B.TV Shows on Chinese Classics Grow Popular |
C.Scholars Focus Attention on Chinese Classics | D.China in the Classics Fires up the Audience |
4 . TV Shows For Teens
A study found that although new types of media are available to youngsters today, television continues to be important. Teens continue their habit of watching TV during adolescence and even start to rely on it for their knowledge expansion. Here is a list of TV shows for your teens' viewing pleasure:
Ancient Aliens
As your teens are old enough to understand Unidentified Flying Objects and aliens, you can encourage them to watch Ancient Aliens. This American television series will bring your teens the fascinating topics of extraterrestrial(外星球的)presence and the scientific proof behind the claims.
Channel: History
Superhumans
The American documentary series were aired from 2010 to 2014, whose aim was to discover human beings with a superhuman level of extraordinary physical or mental abilities. The show, which attempts to uncover the scientific secret behind their “gifts”, will help your teens learn about the scientific reasons of superhuman abilities.
Channel: Sci-Fi
Megascience
Providing an abundance of scientific information in an easy and comprehensible way is Megascience's style. All your teens' most puzzling scientific questions are answered in this show clearly and in detail, telling everything related to science.
Channel: Discovery Science
Science of Stupid
This show, broadcast in various versions in different countries, mixes science along with fun. While addressing various scientific principles, it provides a scientific explanation for basic questions, such as what happens when you use the wrong type of balloon, through funny videos.
Channel: National Geographic
1. On which channel can teens watch a show about UFOs?A.History. | B.Sci-Fi. | C.Discovery Science. | D.National Geographic. |
A.Its popularity. | B.Its style. | C.Its meaning. | D.Its audience. |
A.They talk about science. | B.They have many versions. |
C.They are brand-new shows. | D.They are aired around the world. |
5 . Adapted from Liang Xiaosheng’s award-winning novel, the realistic drama A Li felong Journey recently has been a huge hit on TV and online.
Given that A Lifelong Journey is set in the 1960s, it’s not surprising that the family has to deal with lots of social changes and uncertainties, like the restoration of Gaokao, the country’s reform and opening-up, the passion for private business and so on.
The five virtues in Confucianism—benevolence (仁), righteousness (义), courtesy(礼), wisdom and trust can be found in the lead character Zhou Bingkun, the youngest son in the family.
Following the lives of Zhou’s family, the drama gives viewers an insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese.
A.No wonder viewers thought highly of this drama. |
B.It is time to create such a drama to remember the bygone times. |
C.China has witnessed dramatic changes over the past five decades. |
D.And it explores themes of family, friendship and romance in a bittersweet story. |
E.He was played by Lei Jiayin, who says he can almost “see his father” in the drama. |
F.Disney has also announced it has acquired the drama series for an international release. |
G.Most of the narrative took place in a shantytown (棚户区), where Zhou’s family lives. |
6 . In the latest romance-drama, Descendants of the Sun (《太阳的后裔》), a handsome soldier Yoo Shi-jin(柳时镇) (Song Joong-ki)(宋仲基) meets the pretty doctor Kang Mo-yeon(姜暮烟) (Song Hye-kyo)(宋慧乔) in a hospital, and he doesn’t hesitate to hit on her.
The dialogue, which takes place early in the first episode( 集), immediately indicates that this is no ordinary South Korean drama. There’s no family feud (不睦), or love tangles, or guesses and misunderstandings. The 16-episode show is set in the fictional war-torn country of Uruk (乌鲁克). Song Joong-ki is the leader of a special warfare command unit, while Song Hye-kyo plays a doctor who works for a humanitarian medical organization. Both are sent in the midst of disaster and disease as part of their work with UN peacekeeping troops. Both know and show clearly what they want and what they hate.
But what stands out the most are Song’s skills as a pick-up artist(撩妹技能).
Boldness and creativity are the key weapons in his arsenal. When Kang invites Yoo to drink wine with her, Yoo , who is not allowed to drink alcohol as a soldier, says, “There is a way” before kissing her. Forget about the “eighth-episode rule” . This kiss happens in the fourth.
Humor also does the trick. On their first date in a cinema, Yoo says, “This is the most exciting moment of my life. The moment I am with a beautiful woman before the theater lights go out.” When Kang tries to give Yoo a hard time, Yoo jokes, “I mistook you for a beautiful woman because it’s dark.”
And actor Song Joong-ki, who just came back from two years of military service last May, makes sure he delivers his pick-up lines just right.
“In Deep Rooted Tree (《树大根深》) and The Innocent Man (《善良的男人》), he [Song Joong-ki] showed he had the steel to play fearless and heartless men – that he could be taken seriously as an actor, despite his pretty face. In Descendants, he hits the emotional core of every scene, whether he has to be bold and amorous, guarded and mysterious, or sad,” said critic Foong Woei Wan in The Straits Times.
1. What is the relationship between Song Joong-ki and Song hye-hyo?A.lover | B.colleague | C.actor | D.doctor-patient |
A.Because actors know and show clearly what they want and what they hate. | B.It broke the previous Korean old story. |
C.It exits family feud and love tangles. | D.The pick-up artist is unique and special. |
① humor ② Boldness and creativity ③ bold ④ emotional
A.①② | B.①②③ | C.②③④ | D.above all |
A.Introduce a drama called the Descendants of the sun. |
B.Song Zhongji could be taken seriously as an actor, despite his pretty face. |
C.The Descendants of the sun open a new pattern to pick-up woman. |
D.The reason why the Descendants of the sun gain success. |
7 . Once it was aired on the Chinese online video platform, the Longest Day in Chang' an, a high-quality detective thriller web series, became an audience favourite. Set in Chang' an, China's ancient imperial capital and the world's most magnificent metropolis during the Tang Dynasty, the 48-episode series revolves around how detective-turned-prisoner Zhang Xiaojing and Li Bi, head of Chang'an's anti-terror department, teamed up to stop a terrorist attack on the eve of the Lantern Festival. The events in the drama series take place within a span of 24 hours.
Shot in the ancient Chinese city of Xi' an in Shaanxi Province, this popular TV drama has made the city a tourist hot spot. Thousands of tourists have been flooding into this city to experience the magnificence and glory of its scenic spots that have been portrayed in a fascinating manner in the TV serial. "In the first week of this month, online enquiries about flight ticket bookings to Xi'an recorded a 130-percent year-on-year peak," said Ctrip, China's largest online travel agency.
“Xi'an had been a hot tourist destination long before the TV drama became popular. The serial portrays the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty of Xi' an. This has made the city even more popular. The media exposure makes those sites attractive choices for vacations,” said a senior director at Ctrip.
It's not just Xi'an that is reaping the benefits of exposure via mass media contents. Suzhou, Chongqing and Bayanbulak Grassland have also become go-to destinations for domestic tourists as films such as Pegasus and TV dramas such as All Is Well were set or shot there. This trend of Chinese tourists flooding in places featuring in entertainment is extending to even destinations abroad. Thailand, Japan, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic and Iceland have shone as tourist destinations among Chinese travelers, especially the younger lot, thanks to films and TV dramas that were shot there, Ctrip found.
Those born in the 1980s account for 32 percent of Chinese travelers. Those born in the 1990s and 2000s make up for 27 percent and 13 percent, respectively, according to Ctrip.
“They are the main viewers of some popular shows. They pay attention to the beautiful scenery as highlighted in entertainment shows. Combined with the impact of top stars in such shows, their fans would like to go on trips to those places. Some even travel while shoots at such places are on,” Ctrip introduced.
1. What can we know from the passage?A.People like to travel to famous cities for sightseeing. |
B.Large cities tend to be the shooting places of films. |
C.Xi'an is the hottest tourist spot since the shooting. |
D.Tourism in Xi'an developed faster for media exposure. |
A.Suzhou. | B.Chongqing. | C.Bayanbulak Grassland. | D.Zhangjiajie. |
A.Young people. | B.Old folks. | C.Film shooters. | D.Top stars. |
A.China is heavily dependent on tourism promoted by films and TV dramas. |
B.Tourist industry needs films and TVs to publicize it. |
C.Shooting places of some popular dramas boost tourism. |
D.Popular TV dramas lead to Xi'an's tourism development. |
8 . Streaming services provide all sorts of entertainment, from music to films to live sport. They work via an internet connection to someone's computer, TV or mobile device. TV streaming services in the UK include Amazon Prime, Disney + and Netflix.
According to a BBC survey, during lockdown, TV streaming services boomed in the UK. In2020, more than 12 million new customers signed up to streaming services.
To watch full live coverage of the Tokyo Olympics, people in the UK had to subscribe (订阅) to the streaming service Discovery + at a cost of £6. 99 a month.
Some people feel there are too many services to keep track of and pay for; others like having lots of choices. What do you think? Are there too many streaming services?
Yes-Three reasons why there are too many streaming services.
1. It's so frustrating to get excited about watching something and then finding out it's on a streaming service you haven't got.
2. The cost of having several different streaming services is high.
3. There are so many streaming services that it's maddening to keep track of where to find your favorite shows. Families can spend ages trying to decide what to watch.
No-Three reasons why there are not too many streaming services.
1. Choice is a good thing! Streaming offers so many options that there is bound to be a show for everyone to enjoy. Plus, you can watch your favourite shows whenever you like.
2. TV shows keep getting better because streaming services have to compete with each other to attract customers.
3. Streaming services are easy to try out, and you can always cancel subscriptions without a long-term commitment.
Now that you've read a bit more about it, tell us what you think by voting in our poll at theweekjunior. co. uk/polls.
Vote YES if you think there are too many streaming services, or NO if you don't. We'll publish the results next week.
1. Which is not a TV streaming service?A.Amazon Prime. | B.Disney +. | C.Netflix. | D.BBC. |
A.Because canceling subscriptions is easy for viewers. |
B.Because making choices can take up too much time. |
C.Because everyone may find a show they like to enjoy. |
D.Because having different streaming services costs little. |
A.The Big Debate. | B.UK News. | C.Around the World. | D.Science and Technology. |
9 . After achieving huge success in the past two seasons, Letters Alive returns with more surprises. The show is performed first on China’s major video platform, v.qq.com, and then is aired on Heilongjiang Satellite TV on Saturdays. Letters penned by celebrities (名人) ages ago, or modern ordinary people, are chosen and then read by today’s stars, striking a chord (引起共鸣) with audiences by presenting human stories.
According to Guan Zhengwen, the show’s chief director, the letters offer a view into universal values. “There is only one standard in our selection. That is, these letters deserve to be seen by more people,” the director said.
“Different cultural backgrounds do exist in the world, but human nature can bridge different cultures. People’s understanding of themselves, others and society can be understood through writing, and that’s the power of letters,” the director said. “Chinese letters are still the mainstay of the program, but the addition of classic letters from abroad is certain to bring more tastes to it,” he added.
As a rule, the 12-episode (一集) culture program has invited many well-known Chinese celebrities. In comparison with the former two seasons, more young artists are taking part this time. “Our program’s viewers under the age of 29 account for more than 75 percent of the total. However, the popularity of celebrities among the young generation is not our selection preference,” Guan said.
Also it is worth noting that the program has added a comment time. Each time a letter is read, a famous commentator sits in the studio and shares his feelings toward the letter and tells viewers the stories behind letters. “The commentators’ views do not stand for the truth, as there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people’s eyes,” the director said. “But they, based on their vision and experience, will express positive social energy to viewers.”
1. What does the underlined word “aired” probably mean in the first paragragh?A.Advertised. | B.Broadcast. |
C.Sold. | D.Made. |
A.To make the show more colorful. |
B.To attract more young audiences. |
C.To bring more fashion to the program. |
D.To cover the shortage of Chinese letters. |
A.Foreign artists will be invited for the first time. |
B.More stars favored by the young will be chosen. |
C.There will be an explanation after the reading is finished. |
D.Viewers will have a chance to read their own letters in the show. |
A.In an advertisement. | B.In a history textbook. |
C.In a fashion magazine. | D.In a news report. |
Invisible People
If you have the time, check out an amazing YouTube channel that I recently found
The man who operates the channel
Occasionally, someone who watches the videos posted on that channel is near one of the people interviewed and is able