1 . In 2020, compared with the previous year’s film market, the popularity of domestic films this year improved, the themes were more diverse, and the coverage was more extensive. Here are some of the top 10 domestic box office movies in 2020.
The Eight Hundred
It is based on the battle of Songhu in 1937 and tells the story of a camp of the Chinese National Revolutionary Army and its adherence in Shanghai. To strengthen the momentum, the actual number of 400 people was changed to 800 people. The “800 heroes” fought hard for four days and it wasn’t until Oct. 30th that they were ordered to withdraw to the British concession (租界).
The film was released in Chinese mainland on Aug. 21st, with a total box office of 3.09 billion yuan ($ 472.39 million) by Oct.25th.
Coffee or Tea?
It tells the story of three young people with different personalities who return to an ancient village in Yunnan from a big city to start their own business. They understand that e-commerce going the countryside is not only to sell things in the city to the countryside, but also to sell things from the countryside. They change everyone with sincerity and start an extraordinary journey.
The film was released on Oct.4th, with a total box office of 306.19 million yuan ($46.79 million) by Nov. 8th.
Leap
The film tells the story of China’s women’s volleyball team’s life and death battle from its first World Championship in 1981 to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. It also tells the legend of several generations of women’s volleyball players who have experienced setbacks but remained indomitable (不屈不挠) and consonantly struggling.
The film was released on Sept. 25th, with a total box office of 827.37 million yuan ($126.43 million) by Nov. 8th.
Love You Forever
A young dancer finds Lin Ge s diary while rescuing the elderly theater manager. In the diary, the old man with white hair is like her best friend. To fulfill his promise, Lin Ge goes back to the past, corrects his mistakes and saves his love. However, he is teased by fate and cannot be satisfied.
The film was released on Aug. 25th, with 8 total box office of 510.1 million yuan ($76.47 million) by Sept. 27th.
1. Which film is related to online commerce?| A．The Eight Hundred |
| B．Love You Forever |
| C．Coffee or Tea? |
| D．Leap |
| A．The Rio Olympic Games. |
| B．Some amazing stories. |
| C．Some exact deadlines. |
| D．A few popular films. |
| A．Entertainment. | B．Tourism. |
| C．Education. | D．Science. |
2 . In one Nebraska teen running race before graduating from high school, Brandon Schutt’s personal best turned out not to be about marking the fastest time but displaying the biggest heart.
During the race, he knew he had the potential to
Brandon Schutt, who was at his side,
In today’s competitive world in which the emphasis in athletics is so often put on breaking records, it was
| A．look | B．qualify | C．search | D．obtain |
| A．step | B．race | C．pace | D．run |
| A．win | B．break | C．overcome | D．keep |
| A．extra | B．down | C．best | D．hard |
| A．matched | B．struggled | C．sensed | D．failed |
| A．Enthusiastic | B．Determined | C．Devoted | D．Anxious |
| A．fall | B．stop | C．pause | D．push |
| A．took | B．reached | C．arrived | D．made |
| A．amazing | B．boring | C．unsteady | D．careful |
| A．start | B．mark | C．front | D．finish |
| A．arms | B．bones | C．legs | D．shoes |
| A．offered | B．ordered | C．spent | D．expected |
| A．trouble | B．attempt | C．pleasure | D．operation |
| A．seize | B．disappear | C．quit | D．admit |
| A．feet | B．notes | C．knees | D．terms |
| A．adventure | B．support | C．praise | D．comfort |
| A．competed | B．attended | C．completed | D．divided |
| A．opponent | B．enemy | C．member | D．hunter |
| A．awful | B．curious | C．dangerous | D．inspiring |
| A．meaning | B．memory | C．preparation | D．success |
3 . Exciting Adventure Options to Choose From!
BIRD WALK(Any time of year)-Join us for a private bird walk through our sanctuary(保护区）。 The Bent's grasslands, trees and woods provide great habitat(栖息地）for birds moving from one place to another, such as Warblers, Vireos, Indigo Buntings, Thrushes, Orioles, and more. This walk will be made to the members in your party.
Suitable for ages 5 and up
Program Fee:$150
NATURE HIKE(Any time of year)-Take a private hike with Bent of the River! Your personal guide will show you notable habitats and wildlife around the center trails. Nature is exciting and always changing, so you never know what we will find along the way! This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery while hiking.
Suitable for ages 8 and up
Program Fee:$150
POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION(June and July only)-Many fascinating creatures live in and around the Pomperaug River! During this recreational(休闲的） program, an Audubon naturalist will share the human and natural history of the river and teach you how to catch fish and animals. The Bent will supply you with necessary tools, such as nets, containers, and field guides. Once the animals are caught, we will observe and identify(确定身份） them and learn how they can help show the health of the river before we put them back to the wild.
Suitable for ages 8 and up
Program Fee:$150
OWL PROWL(January and February only)-Enjoy a special guided adventure in search of one of the most beloved groups of birds-owls(猫头鹰）！We will be prowling for owls on a walk through the grassland and forests in hopes of seeing one of the three owl species known to live in Connecticut: the Great-horned Owl, Barred Owl, or Eastern Screech-Owl.
Evening event
Suitable for ages 10 and up
Program Fee:$225
1. Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?| A．BIRD WALK. | B．NATURE HIKE. |
| C．POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION. | D．OWL PROWL. |
| A．Find out their health. | B．Do a scientific research. |
| C．Cook them as food on the table. | D．Set them free back to the river. |
| A．Students. | B．Teachers. | C．Scientists. | D．Adventurers. |
4 . Things to Do in London This Weekend
Now, some of the most cherished London venues have opened their doors again. Take a look at our lists of exactly what is opening up in London.
Columbia Road Flower Market
The Columbia Road Flower Market is reopening this weekend, but it will be quite different. Stands will be spread out. Nearby roads will be closed and there will be a limit on the number of people who can enter the market. The statement is also calling on locals to support the market but advises people not to visit frequently in order to avoid overcrowding.
Lambeth Country Show
The festival of countryside won' t be held in its usual home of Brock well Park this year. However, it is being taken online instead. All your favourite aspects of the fair will be part of the virtual edition this weekend, including the highly popular Vegetable Sculpture Competition and other usual lower show competitions, local-themed talks, craft market and virtual music performances.
Walthamstow Garden Party
The free two-day festival in E17 is going online this year. Over the weekend you can tune in to music and take part in online workshops from crafting to Tai Chi. Don't miss the highlight of the weekend: East London Radio' s first-ever live show taking place across the weekend with behind-the-scenes chats with local artists, live music from St Mary's Church and much more.
Brixton Courtyard
A new beer garden is opening in Brixton with D sets, wine tastings and more in a safe environment. South London music venue Brixton Jamm has improved its outdoor space with spaced-out booths and picnic benches.
1. What measure will be taken in Columbia Road Flower Market?| A．Canceling the stands |
| B．Forbidding travelers to visit. |
| C．Limiting the customer number. |
| D．Checking the temperature of travelers. |
| A．Both are held online. | B．Both last for two days. |
| C．Both include competitions. | D．Both present virtual music. |
| A．Columbia Road Flower Market. | B．Lambeth Country Show. |
| C．Walthamstow Garden Party | D．Brixton Courtyard. |
5 . Kong Zi, also called Confucius (551-479B.C.), and Socrates (苏格拉底) (469-399 B.C.) lived only a hundred years apart, and during their lifetimes there was no contact between China and Greece, but it is interesting to look at how the world that each of these great philosophers came from shaped their ideas, and how these ideas in turn, shaped their societies.
Neither philosopher lived in times of peace, though there were more wars in Greece than in China. The Chinese states were very large and feudal, while the Greek city-states were small and urban. The urban environment in which Socrates lived allowed him to be more radical (激进的) than Confucius. Unlike Confucius, Socrates was not asked by rulers how to govern effectively. Thus, Socrates was able to be more idealistic, focusing on issues like freedom, and knowledge for its own sake. Confucius, on the other hand, advised those in government service, and many of his students went out to government service.
Confucius suggested the Golden Rule as a principle for the conduct of life: “Do not do to others what you would not want others to do to you.” He assumed that all men were equal at birth, though some had more potential than others, and that it was knowledge that set men apart. Socrates focused on the individual, and thought that the greatest purpose of man was to seek wisdom. But like Confucius, he also believed that the superior class should rule the inferior (下层的) classes.
For Socrates, the family was of no importance, and the community of little concern. For Confucius, however, the family was the centre of the society, with family relations considered much more important than political relations.
Both men are respected much more today than they were in their lifetimes.
1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?| A．Socrates and Confucius had much in common. |
| B．Confucius had much influence on Socrates’ ideas. |
| C．The societies were influenced by the philosophers’ ideas. |
| D．There were cultural exchanges between China and Greece. |
| A．all men were equal when they were born |
| B．the lower classed should be ruled by the upper class |
| C．the purpose of man was to seek freedom and wisdom |
| A．Family. | B．Potential. | C．Knowledge. | D．Community. |
| A．time and events | B．comparison and contrast |
| C．cause and effect | D．definition and classification |
