1 . British cinema boasts a rich diversity of films that weave appealing narratives with stunning landscapes and fascinating characters. These films celebrate the diverse beauty and cultural heritage of Britain.
Local HeroLocal Hero digs into the conflict between a giant US oil company and a remote Scottish village when the former plans to build a refinery (精炼厂). However, the exceptionally beautiful landscapes and the firm attitude of the villagers sway the company’s decision. The story has been a lasting appeal to audiences, even after over four decades.
KesBritish director Ken Loach’s first triumph, Kes, describes the touching narrative of a young Yorkshire boy taking the journey of capturing and training an eagle. The film offers a rare description of Yorkshire, filled with a tender lens that celebrates its essence.
The DigThe delightful counties surrounding London are vividly depicted in The Dig, set against the peaceful countryside of Suffolk before World War II. Ralph Fiennes, a famous actor, plays the role of a self-taught archaeologist unearthing the mysteries of an Anglo-Saxon graveyard, adding to its fun.
CalvaryIrish director Michael McDonagh’s films set in Ireland are undoubtedly attractive, often integrating Ireland’s picturesque scenery into the story. Among these, Calvary, stands out. It records the difficult and tiring journey of a moral priest, dealing with the evil forces within his area.
1. What is the setting of the film Local Hero?| A．A Yorkshire village. |
| B．A remote Scottish village. |
| C．The countryside of Suffolk. |
| D．The Anglo-Saxon graveyard. |
| A．Local Hero. | B．Kes. |
| C．Calvary. | D．The Dig. |
| A．The moral dilemma of an Irish priest. |
| B．The national and cultural heritage of Britain. |
| C．The beauty and diversity of British landscapes and characters. |
| D．The adventures of Yorkshire boys capturing and training eagles. |
| A．See a doctor. | B．Go to church. | C．Go to the cinema. |
| A．Call the police for help. | B．Consult another person. | C．Go with the man. |
When the V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green was founded in 1872, it was East London’s first public museum. Today, we are transforming this beloved building into a new national museum of design and creativity dedicated entirely to children.
Relaunching later this year as Young V&A, the museum will be a place to imagine, play, create, debate and design. Young V&A will help children to develop abilities such as creative thinking, problem-solving and collaboration through imaginative, hands-on gallery displays and creative programming for schools, families and community groups.
How you can help
In a climate of growing inequality and reduced funding for the arts, it is vital that we young people’s creative development. We rely on your generous donations and are thankful for your support. Whether you can give E 25 or f 25,000, all donations will help to complete this project.
25 could buy books for the new Reading Room.
75 could buy sensory materials to help bring the collection to life for young visitors
150 could conserve and display an international object in the permanent galleries
5000 could help furnish the new creative studios in the Learning Centre.
Ways to give
*To pay by debit, credit card, use the QR code, visit www.vam.ac.uk appeal or call 020 7942 2905 to speak to a member of the Development team.
*Return a completed donation form or post a cheque directly to the museum or hand it in all the V&A Membership Desk or the Members’ Room.
*To find out about donating by bank transfer, making a regular monthly donation, or to make a larger gift, please email the Development team at appeals@vam.ac.uk.
1. Who are the target visitors of Young V&A?| A．The general public. | B．Seniors. | C．Art lovers. | D．Children. |
| A．Repaint the Reading Room. | B．Help bring the collection to life. |
| C．Conserve an inspirational object. | D．Furnish the new creative studios. |
| A．Scan a QR code. | B．Send a cheque to the museum. |
| C．Call 020 7942 2905. | D．Email the Development team. |
Qin Yi, a film actress of great popularity in China,
After 1949, she joined the Shanghai Film Studio,
As one of the most popular film actresses in China through the 1950s and 60s, she
In her later years Qin spent much of her time and effort
Qin was named People’s Artist in 2019. She was the first filmmaker to win this honorary title from the Chinese government.
6 . This is Chester. He’s now back home with his owner, but a few months ago he went
“I went for a walk up to a local beauty spot and Chester was running about out of nowhere because two lurchers (大猎狗) appeared and
The family had almost lost hope until Erica decided to offer her
Having saved hundreds of dogs, the method is clearly
| A．travelling | B．missing | C．hiking | D．hunting |
| A．touched | B．attacked | C．protected | D．obeyed |
| A．general | B．changed | C．unfamiliar | D．right |
| A．sleep | B．run | C．cry | D．scream |
| A．stories | B．sights | C．dogs | D．services |
| A．detect | B．test | C．remove | D．recover |
| A．display | B．demand | C．search | D．purchase |
| A．fruitless | B．successful | C．touching | D．profitable |
| A．effective | B．amusing | C．clear | D．impossible |
| A．angrily | B．unusually | C．safely | D．suddenly |
| A．failing | B．improving | C．evolving | D．working |
| A．care | B．apologize | C．excuse | D．charge |
| A．pleasure | B．reputation | C．tradition | D．profit |
| A．worthless | B．priceless | C．heartless | D．hopeless |
| A．accidents | B．jokes | C．endings | D．explanations |
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8 . The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Snow (小雪) refers to the time when it starts to snow, mostly in China's northern areas, and the temperature continues to drop.
Here are four things you should know about Minor Snow.
Wearing hats and scarves
In China, starting in Minor Snow, the wind blows from the northeast a lot. Because it's still not bitterly cold, many people do not wear hats or scarves yet. In fact, according to an old Chinese saying, "The head is the place where all passages of the body gather". It's sensible to keep one's head warm.
Drinking soup
During Minor Snow, indoor heating begins to work, which means the air indoors is dry and most people might find their nose and mouth feels a bit dry. According to practices in traditional Chinese medicine, this accumulation of "inner heat" in one's body can cause problems, including oral ulcers and breakouts (口腔溃疡和破损). The solution is to drink more hot soup, such as cabbage and bean curd soup, spinach and bean curd soup, and mutton and radish soup.
Making preserved pork
After Minor Snow, the temperature declines sharply and the air becomes dry. It is the best time to start making preserved pork, which by the Chinese Spring Festival would be ready to enjoy. In the past, when storage conditions were poor, people developed many ways to store food and preserved pork is one such example. So even in the bitter winter, the whole family could enjoy meat. Some even say preserved pork tastes more delicious than fresh meat.
Avoiding spicy food
On cold days, people may crave some hot and spicy food to keep warm. Experts say it's wise not to eat overly spicy food, since that will increase your inner heat.
1. Which of the following can best describe Minor Snow?| A．Snowy and cold. | B．Warm and cozy. |
| C．Golden and windy. | D．Comfortable and cool. |
| A．To save food. |
| B．To keep warm. |
| C．To solve problems caused by "inner heat". |
| D．To chase after fashion and follow the tradition. |
| A．Eat overly spicy food. |
| B．Do not go outside and stay in bed. |
| C．Make preserved pork with your family. |
| D．Wear hats and scarves and eat proper hot and spicy food. |
9 . On a cold winter day, Don took his dogs, Milo and Duke, out for their usual morning walk at Bark Park. But this peaceful walk was interrupted by Mike, an anxious dog owner who was missing his best friend. His small gray dog, Jackson, had gotten lost somewhere in the park- and he'd already been gone for quite some time. Small dogs don't do very well in cold weather. Knowing that there was no time to waste, Don and his own dogs immediately started searching the park. Unfortunately, Jackson was nowhere to be found.
If Don hadn't had his own dogs with him, Jackson might never have been found in time. Don was about to give up on the search and was already heading back to his car. But as Don and his dogs were crossing the bridge, Milo suddenly noticed something in the water. Thinking that his dog had seen a duck or something else, Don tried to pull on the leash, but Milo wouldn't listen. Duke joined in, and the two dogs insisted that something was going on.
Don looked out across the bridge and saw a small, gray shape struggling in the icy river. The reality of the situation clicked, and Don immediately began running down to the water's edge. Don called 911, but he knew that help wouldn't arrive in time. Without even sparing a thought for himself, the brave man jumped into the water and moved straight towards the terrified dog. Jackson was trapped in ice and barely holding himself above water. Don used his arms to break the ice and quickly pulled the dog into his arms. The two swam out of the water and back onto dry land. Mike was waiting for Jackson and rushed him straight to a nearby vet clinic. It's reported that Jackson didn't suffer any harm from the incident and is as cheerful as ever.
1. What was Don doing when he met Mike?| A．Swimming. | B．Playing games. | C．Taking exercise. | D．Walking his dogs. |
| A．Don. | B．Mike. | C．Milo. | D．Duke. |
| A．Jackson was his best friend. | B．He loved the dog very much. |
| C．Milo and Duke asked him to do so. | D．There wasn't enough time waiting for the rescue. |
| A．Brave dogs: Milo and Duke | B．Missing dog found in the river |
| C．Brave man saves dog trapped in ice | D．A walk on a cold morning in the park |
10 . Cigarettes aren’t just harmful when they’re being smoked. Even when cigarette ends go out and are cold, new research has found they continue to give off harmful chemicals in the air. In the first 24hours alone, scientists say a used cigarette end will produce 14 percent of the nicotine (尼古丁) that an actively burning cigarette would produce.
While most of these chemicals are released within a day of being put out, an analysis for the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the level of nicotine fell by just 50% five days later.
“I was absolutely surprised,” since environmental engineer Dustin Poppendieck from the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).“The numbers are significant and could have important impacts when cigarette ends are dealt with indoors or in cars. While much attention has been paid to the health influence of first hand, second hand and now third hand smoking, it is not the case when it comes to the actual cigarette end of the matter.”
To measure emissions (排放) from this forgotten thing, Poppendieck and his team placed 2,100 cigarettes that were recently put out inside a special room. Once the ends were sealed away, the team measured eight chemicals commonly produced by cigarettes, four of which the FDA have their eye on for being harmful or potentially so.
After setting the room’s temperature, the researchers tested how emissions changed under certain conditions. When the air temperature of the room was higher, for instance, they noticed the ends produced these chemicals at higher rates. This finding might discourage those who want to leave ashtrays (烟灰缸) out for days at a time, especially in the heat.
1. What do the researchers say about cigarette ends?| A．They contain little nicotine. |
| B．They produce no nicotine five days later. |
| C．They give off nicotine for days. |
| D．They create as much nicotine as burning cigarettes. |
| A．First-hand smoking does most harm. |
| B．The findings are within his expectation. |
| C．Cigarettes should be dealt with indoors. |
| D．Health influence of cigarette ends is ignored. |
| A．Unclear. |
| B．Disapproving. |
| C．Unconcerned. |
| D．Puzzled. |
| A．Used cigarette ends release harmful chemicals |
| B．Cigarettes are less harmful while being smoked |
| C．People pay more attention to the health influence of the used cigarette ends. |
| D．Cigarette ends produce less chemicals in the heat |
