1 . Good Morning Britain weather girl Laura Tobin left her co-hosts and viewers speechless after she accidentally tore a rare Superhero poster worth about £150,000 live on air.
To mark the start of comic book and sci-fi festival London Super Comic Con, Laura was tasked with showing rare magazines and expensive collection. She informed the audience: “We’ve got a very special display here called The Replicator Man. This was a character back in the 1970s. This is a special poster that is worth about £150,000 and there are only ten of them in the world.” Laura was seen telling viewers at home about the history of the comic book poster (连环画海报). Handling the image, Laura continued: “No one’s really seen this before.”
She attempted to pick up the picture in order to “get a closer look”. “I’ve got my gloves on but I’m feeling really nervous because it is said the oils can really spoil them.” As she tried to remove the picture from the display board, it tore in half and Laura screamed: “Oh my goodness! Is this the original one that’s worth £150.000?”
The set fell silent and the presenters weren’t quite sure how to react after the awkward moment. Fellow Good Morning Britain hosts Charlotte Hawkins and Ranvir Singh, on her right, didn’t know how to react to the “mishap”.
“My heart is going ten to the dozen. Was it the gloves?” Laura cried. Completely unaware of the joke, co-host Richard Arnold threw his hand to his face and said: “We are making this up, right?” He added: “I’m a bag of nerves now, Laura.”
Meanwhile, newsreader Ranvir Singh said: “We’ve probably got some insurance that covers this.” While panicked, Charlotte Hawkins looked around the studio and said: “Can we just glue that back down again? Can we go to an advertisement?”
Clearly pleased that she had managed to fool her colleagues, Laura finally revealed: “Guys—it was a joke! It’s not really worth £150,000. It’s worth nothing!” She then took much delight in tearing the rest of the picture into tiny pieces.
1. Which is the right order of the happening according to the passage?a. Laura’s colleagues were at a loss b. the poster was completely ruined
c. Laura was blaming the gloves d. Laura tore the poster
| A．a-b-d-c | B．a-d-b-c | C．d-a-c-b | D．d-c-a-b |
| A．organized the start of a sci-fi festival London Super Comic Con |
| B．felt really nervous so she decided to wear a pair of white gloves |
| C．had bought some rare memorabilia about the Replicator Man |
| D．successfully conducted a trick on her colleagues in a program |
| A．accident | B．piece | C．girl | D．program |
| A．Richard Arnold didn’t want people to recognize him |
| B．Richard Arnold tried to hide his anxiety |
| C．Richard Arnold wanted to give himself a good beat |
| D．Richard Arnold couldn’t help laughing |
1. What kind of show does the man want to make?
| A．A cooking show. | B．A quiz show. | C．An interview show. |
| A．In their offices. | B．In their homes. | C．In their cars. |
| A．Picking a different goal. |
| B．Saving up some money. |
| C．Making his show different from others. |
3 . Below you will find a list of streaming services and channels that focus on TV and movies, various sports, documentaries, and more.
Netflix
Cost: $8.99/ month for a basic plan that allows a single screen in standard definition (清晰度); $12.99/ month for a standard plan that allows two screens at once and HD Streaming.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Windows phones; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.
Notes: Netflix subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing, and the number of devices you can download on is equal to the number of screens you can use at one time.
Hulu
Cost: $5.99/month for a basic plan that features limited commercials; $ 11.99/month for an ad-free plan.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Nintendo Switch; Play station 3 and PlayStation 4.
Notes: Ad-free subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing.
Amazon prime
Cost: $12.99/ month; $6.49/ month for student membership; $119/ year for an annual membership; or $59/ year for an annual student membership.
Watch it on: iOS mobile devices and tablets; Android mobile devices and tablet; amazon Fire TV devices.
Notes: An Amazon Prime subscription includes access to all other benefits of Prime membership.
Apple TV+
Cost: $4.99/ month after 7-day free trial; free for 1 year with purchase of an Apple device and if redeemed (赎回) within 90 days; free with Apple music Student Plan.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.
Notes: Apple TV+ is available through apple TV channels.
1. What device can be used in watching Netflix？| A．Nintendo switch | B．Windows phones. |
| C．iOS mobile devices and tablets. | D．Play Station 3 and PlayStation 4. |
| A．$59/year. | B．$77.88/year. | C．$119/year. | D．$155.88/year. |
| A．Netflix. | B．Hulu. | C．Amazon Prime. | D．Apple TV+. |
1. How many news headlines are broadcast?
| A．4. | B．5. | C．6. |
| A．A Russian rocket was sent up． |
| B．A tour bus slid off a highway． |
| C．Three aid workers were killed． |
| A．At least 4. | B．About 30. | C．Over 40. |
写作要点：
1.该节目引自英国类似节目，由名人为观众朗读古老的故事。
2.所选故事时间久远，话题广泛，使观众得以短暂体验别人的生活。
3该节目用最简单的方式展现中国传统文化——书信。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . The year 2019 saw the end of the hit sitcom. The Big Bang Theory. Now, another popular comedy, Modern Family, follows in their footsteps. After 11 seasons the final episode aired on April 8, bringing an end to a sitcom "widely recognized as one of the funniest and most decorated sitcoms of this century", according to Eon﹣line.
Hitting our screens in 2009, the show claimed 22 Emmys in total, an American award that recognizes excellence in television. At its peak the show appealed to over 9 million viewers for its similar family dynamic, loveable characters and mockumentary style.
Over the course of the series, fans have witnessed the Pritchett﹣Dunphy﹣Tucker clan, an extended Los Angeles family, overcome the problems of any modern family, including death, adoption and mental health. The big family's highs and lows have made it so similar that we see them as part of our own family and care about their stories. From fights between brothers and sisters to parental disagreement about children's education, the show, despite being a comedy, deals with serious modern issues that are familiar to the audience.
As the camera cut to each departing family member, Jay Pritchett, the head of the family, expressed an important theme of the show. "Life is full of change. I learned a long time ago you can fight it, or you can try to make the best of it. And that's a whole lot easier if you've got people helping you face whatever life throw to you," he said emotionally.
Just as the final episode concluded, fans were treated to one last heartfelt moment: As each family switched off their porch light, Claire asks Phil (a couple in the show) what they'll do now that their kids have grown up and moved on. Phil said, "Leave the porch light on—they come back. "
1. We can know from the passage that Modern Family .| A．gained 22 Emmys in 2009 | B．is set in Los Angeles, US |
| C．is more popular than The Big Bang Theory | D．has little to do with serious modern issues |
| A．Because its plot, characters and style attract them. |
| B．Because it is considered the funniest comedy of the century. |
| C．Because they witness the solutions of modern families' problems. |
| D．Because they are unfamiliar with the issues dealt with in the show. |
| A．to introduce Jay Pritchett | B．to describe the departing scene |
| C．to show the topic of the show | D．to give an end to the show |
| A．When the porch light is turned on, the kids will return home. |
| B．The love of the family leads the kids back home. |
| C．When the porch light is lit, the kids will miss their home. |
| D．With the porch light on, the kids can see the access to their home. |
7 . Shows that are all about movies.
“Filmspotting”
“Film spotting” has been producing weekly programs of insightful film analysis since 2005. Episodes typically begin with an in-depth discussion of one major new theatrical release. A reliable highlights is a Massacre Theater, in which the hosts gamely re-enact(重演) a scene and invite listeners to guess which movie it is from.
“How did these get made?”
The actors Paul Scheer , June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas host this discussion that doesn’t aim to pile hate on bad films so much as make detailed fun of them but try to figure out how they came to be. The hosts are so attractive that the commentary doesn’t come off as negative; even when they discuss true duds, their real love of movies shines through.
“The Rewatchables “
“The Rewatchables “ taps into the universal joy of revisiting a favorite movie-and the less universal joy of doing it with a bunch of deeply knowledgeable friends. Each episode finds Bill Simmons, host of the show, and a cast of guests examining a movie that may not be an obvious classic, but is a culturally significant film that you have likely seen at least once.
“Scripetnotes”
Billed as a show about “ screenwriting and things that are interesting to screen writers”, “Scripetnotes” offers specific advice on screenwriting. The show’s regular Three Page Challenge, in which the two hosts, Craig Mazin and John August, comment on the sample of an audience- submitted screenplay, is invaluable whether you are an ambitious screenwriter or a curious film fan.
1. What is the most interesting part of the “FilmSpotting”?| A．Re-enacting a new theoretical release |
| B．Involving people in guessing movies |
| C．Reviewing culturally significant films |
| D．Acting with the audience-submitted screenplay |
| A．Revisiting popular films |
| B．Making remarks on bad films |
| C．Recommending worth-watching classics |
| D．Exploring the way the film business works.m |
| A．”Scripetnotes” | B．”Film spotting” |
| C．”The Rewatchables “ | D．“How did these get made” |
8 . One of the most popular street food found in China is no doubt the barbecue. A new program, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife.
Shown on June 20, the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site bilibili.com. To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.
“I’m happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program, and we share the same topic― night food,” Chinese Barbecue’s director Chen Yingjie said. “However, they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was some conversation while people were eating. However, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.
The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship. The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.
The world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly, the special environment and people, the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.” said Chen.
1. What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?| A．It has been becoming very popular on the Internet. |
| B．It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists. |
| C．It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food. |
| D．It shows the colorful nightlife in large cities of China. |
| A．It showed more kinds of food. | B．It focused more on the diners. |
| C．It showed the eating habits. | D．It was less popular than Midnight Diner. |
| A．The importance of the barbecue to family. | B．The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners. |
| C．The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle. | D．The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship. |
| A．To show the feature of Chinese food. | B．To research a special way of cooking. |
| C．To help the world understand China. | D．To introduce the history of the barbecue. |
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