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Guide to Film Festivals

Cannes Film Festival Cannes, France in May Top prize: Palme d'Or History: The first Cannes Film Festival was scheduled to take place in September 1939，but the outbreak of World War II forced its cancellation. It didn't open for the first time until after the war. The Palme d'Or prize was introduced in 1955. The festival became established during the 1960s and is now known as the world's most important film festival. Did you know? About 20 feature films compete each year for the Palme d'Or. Previous winners include Michael Moore and Quentin Tarantino. Unlike the Oscars，the top prize is frequently shared between two films. Famous films that have won the Palme d'Or include Apocalypse Now，Taxi Driver：La Dolce Vita and The Third Man. The festival attracts more than 40,000 people every year.

Venice Film Festival Venice, Italy in August/September Top prize: Golden Lion History: The Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival. The film festival started in 1932 and it attracted over 25,000 people. The festival did not appear again until 1934, when there was a competition between 19 countries. The festival was held three times during World War II and has been held almost every year since then. Did you know? Films at the 61st Venice Film Festival in 2004 were nominated for 16 awards at the Oscars—the highest ever for the festival. These films included Vera Drake, Shark Tale, Collateral and Finding Never land.

The London Film Festival London, UK in October/November Top prize: Non-competitive History: The London Film Festival started in 1956 when a group of film critics led by the famous Dilys Powell, the film critic for The Sunday Times, got together over dinner. They discussed the festivals at Cannes and Venice, and they agreed that London needed one, too. They wanted to give people the opportunity to see films from around the world that were not being shown in the cinemas. The first festival showed 20 films at the National Film Theatre on the South Bank. Did you know? The festival is one of Europe's largest public film events, screening about 280 films from60 countries. Although it is non-competitive, the British Film Institute awards the Sutherland Trophy to the most original and imaginative feature film screened at the festival.

1. We can know from the passage that _______.

A．The Third Man won the Golden Lion

B．the Cannes Film Festival started in 1939

C．the Palme d'Or can be awarded to two films

D．the Palme d'Or prize was introduced during World War II

2. The Venice Film Festival _______.

A．didn't attract many people at first

B．has been held every year since 1934

C．is regarded as the most important film festival

D．has been running longer than any other film festival

3. What was the purpose of the London Film Festival at the beginning?

A．To bring film critics together.

B．To compete with other film festivals.

C．To choose the most original feature films.

D．To see films not shown in the cinemas.

2 . 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.

2. How much should you pay with a yearly student membership card at Amazon Prime？

A．$59/year.

B．$77.88/year.

C．$119/year.

D．$155.88/year.

3. Which of the following allows you to get free service for a short time？

A．Netflix.

B．Hulu.

C．Amazon Prime.

D．Apple TV+.

3 . Library Tours

Treasures Gallery(re-commencing January 2021)

Come face-to-face with remarkable items from the Library's collection that illustrate our great history. Let our volunteer guides give voice to their stories.

For: everyone

Availability: every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 11: 30 am (from January 2021)

Bookings: required, maximum of 10 visitors allowed per booking, book here

Cost: free

Duration: 30 minutes/meet in the foyer(门前)

Art in your Library

Hear how the architect conceived the design of the building and how the art fits into this vision. You will find out how many different types of marble were used in its construction.

For: everyone

Availability: every Thursday at 11:00 am, except public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year

Bookings: not required, however, a minimum of two weeks notice is required for group bookings

Cost: free

Duration: 60 minutes, meet in the foyer

Behind the Scenes

Visit the stacks where the books are stored and learn about strange curiosities in the Library's collection. Experience the history of the Library as well as witness its journey into the future.

For: everyone

Availability: every Thursday at 2 pm, except public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year

Bookings: not required, however, a minimum of two. weeks notice is required for group bookings

Cost: free

Duration: 60 minutes, meet in the foyer

Discover your National Library

Discover the building with a volunteer guide and find out what we can do for you.

For: everyone

Availability: every Saturday at 2 pm, except public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year

Bookings: not required, however, a minimum of two weeks notice is required for group bookings

Cost: free

Duration: 45 minutes, meet in the foyer

1. What is special about Treasures Gallery?

A．Cost is free.	B．Bookings are needed.
C．Anyone can visit it.	D．Meet in a different place from others.

2. Which library could you visit if you are free on a Thursday afternoon ?

A．Treasures Gallery.	B．Art in your Library.
C．Behind the Scenes.	D．Discover your National Library.

3. How long can you stay in the Discover your National Library?

A．Half an hour.	B．Three quarters of an hour.
C．One hour.	D．One and a half hours.

4 . What’s your dream? A writer, creative artist, scientist or a future scholar? Many publishing platforms provide teens with opportunities for recognition in those fields. Submitting(提交) your work for review and publication can direct your creative energy into a meaningful and rewarding project. Additionally, working on your writing will improve your research and organizational skills. Participating in a competition, or having your work published, is also a factor in college admissions decisions.

Write the World Competition

Write the World is a global community of young writers, ages 13-18. Write the World offers a list of themed competitions. Current competition is for a Speech Writing Oration. The list of past competitions includes Historical Fiction, Food Writing, Album Review, Environmental Journalism, Songwriting and Book Review.

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards has the largest selection of opportunities for creative self- expression. Young artists and writers can choose from twenty eight categories. For the latest updates, rules, and information on how to enter, register with Scholastic. To participate in the Awards, you must be a student in grades 7–12, age 13 years or older, living in the United States.

Teen Ink Magazine

A national teen magazine devoted to teenage writing, art, photos and forums, offers an opportunity to publish creative work and opinions on issues that affect their lives of teens. Hundreds of thousands of students aged 13-19, have submitted their work. Teens can submit an article, poetry, book, novel, photo or a video through this link.

Achievement Award in Writing

National Council of Teachers of English is offering an Achievement Award in Writing to High School Juniors in the United States, Canada, and American Schools abroad. Students must be recommended by their school’s English department and should submit one themed essay and a copy of their best writing.

1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of publishing your works?

A．Getting your writing talent confirmed.	B．Making you feel energetic.
C．Knowing how to do research better.	D．Better chance to go to college.

2. A student has made a short film. Which platform can he submit his work to?

A．Write the World Competition	B．Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
C．Teen Ink Magazine	D．Achievement Award in Writing

3. What is special about Achievement Award in Writing?

A．7th –12th graders can submit their works.

B．It accepts submissions from outside the U.S.

C．It offers a theme for students to write about.

D．Students can’t submit their works directly.

5 . Non-Credit Courses

The Pre-College Program offers non-credit courses. Students will experience college-level courses given by some of our college’s leading experts and will receive written feedback (反馈) on their work at the end of the course. Pre-College students will also receive a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program.

All non-credit courses meet from 9:00 a. m.-11:30 a. m. daily and may have additional requirements in the afternoons or evenings.

COURSE: Case Studies in Neuroscience

·June 11— July 2

·Leah Roesch

Using student-centered, active-learning methods and real-world examples, this course is designed to provide a fuller understanding of how the human brain works.

COURSE: Psychology of Creativity

·June 15—June 28

·Marshall Duke

Why are certain people so creative? Is it genetic (遗传的), or a result of childhood experience? Are they different from everyone else? This popular psychology course highlights the different theories of creativity.

COURSE: Creative Storytelling

·June 21 — July 3

·Edith Freni

This college-level course in creative storytelling functions as an introduction to a variety of storytelling techniques that appear in different forms of creative writing, such as short fiction and playwriting.

COURSE: Sports Economics

·July 19 — August 1

·Christina DePasquale

In this course we will analyze many interesting aspects of the sports industry: sports leagues, ticket pricing, salary negotiations, discrimination, and NCAA policies to name a few.

1. Who is the text intended for?

A．The general public.	B．College freshmen.
C．Educational experts.	D．High school students.

2. Which course can you take if you are free only in June?

A．Sports Economics.	B．Creative Storytelling.
C．Psychology of Creativity.	D．Case Studies in Neuroscience.

3. Whose course should you choose if you are interested in creative writing?

A．Leah Roesch’s.	B．Edith Freni’s.
C．Marshall Duke’s.	D．Christina DePasquale’s.

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