1 . If you’re an aspiring director that wants to start a successful film career, you should start by creating your first short film. While it can seem like a daunting task at first, with the proper strategies, creating a short movie is just a matter of having good ideas and utilizing common filming techniques.

Think of an idea for a short film.     1     Focus on one core idea so that the short story isn’t overly complicated. Consider what kind of tone you want for the film and whether it will be a horror, drama, or experimental movie.

    2     If you don’t want to write your own script, you can search online for scripts that other people have already written. If you plan on shooting your short film to make a profit, make sure to reach out to the screenwriter to get their permission to use it. Some screenwriters will sell you their script for a fee.

Look for locations. Find locations to match the script. Ask small businesses and shops if you can use their locations for a short film. If the film takes place indoors, you may be able to use your own apartment or house. If the shoot is happening outdoors, find a safe and legal place to film.     3    

Rehearse the scene. Once the actors get onto the set, have them go through a basic reading of the script. Then, have the actors act out the scene. As they go through the scene, tell the actors what you want them to do, how to interact with the environment, and let them know of any modifications that you want to see in their acting.     4     The read through of the script can be done anywhere, but you should try to do the blocking on set.

In addition, if the actors have to wear a cultural or religious piece, be sure to study it. Don’t just throw the piece on.     5     If you are on a tight budget, you can have the actors provide outfits from their own wardrobe, but make sure that what they find meets your vision.

A．Search for scripts online.

B．Be as accurate as possible.

C．Do a rough cut of the scenes.

D．This process is known as “blocking the scene”.

E．Select filming equipment that meets your needs.

F．Think of a short story that you want to tell in under 10 minutes.

G．Getting permits to shoot on private or public property can sometimes be very expensive.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What medium did the man use for news updates?

A．MSN.

B．Twitter.

C．Yahoo.

2. Why does the man stop using Facebook?

A．He has to prepare for his graduation.

B．He couldn’t use it to contact his friends.

C．He has better options now.