Talking Teens often receives some letters. Some of them are interesting, but some are not. Here are some letters to Talking Teens.
Dear Talking Teens,
I have a daughter who has just started senior high school. She wants to choose her own courses and decide everything by herself. In the past, she would always ask me for advice. But now she talks to her friends instead. Why doesn't she want my advice any more?
Best regards,
Confused Mum
Dear Talking Teens,
My son is 16 and wants to get a girlfriend. I think he is too young and should focus on school instead. He says that his friends have girlfriends and that I am being too old-fashioned. Is he right?
Yours truly,
Old-school Dad
Dear Talking Teens,
My son will be 15 years old next week. I want to give him something special, but I have no idea what to buy. It used to be easy to know what he liked. Now it seems like we don't have the same taste any more. Please help!
Sincerely,
Loving Father
Dear Talking Teens,
My daughter wants to study abroad, but I think she is too young. She is only 14. Besides, it would cost a lot of money to send her to a school in another country. I think she should finish senior high school first, and then maybe study abroad when she is in university. What do you think?
Best wishes
Mum in Yunnan
1. A mother is confused because ________.| A．her daughter does not ask her for advice |
| B．her son wants to get a girlfriend |
| C．her son doesn't have the same taste as her |
| D．her daughter asks for a lot of money |
| A．A confused mum. | B．A mum in Yunnan. |
| C．A loving father. | D．An old-school dad. |
| A．students | B．parents | C．children | D．teachers |
2 . Henry Cavill: Bring Superman to Life
Henry Cavill knew that he wanted to be a star at 16 years of age, after a chance meeting with movie star Russell Crowe who inspired his passion for acting. But for the British-born actor, the bright lights and attraction of Hollywood were a long way away. Supported by his secretary mother and stockbroker father, he decided to study drama during high school. His journey to super star began.
Before gaining the international recognition he has now, Cavill tried out for roles in the Harry Potter and Twilight series but failed to get either. He would have to keep waiting for his big chance.
Determined as ever, Cavill took any acting jobs he could get his hands on and appeared in several low-budget horror movies and TV shows in hopes of getting noticed. It almost worked. In the early 2000s, at just 22 years old, he narrowly missed out on becoming the new James Bond. Finally, in 2007, his hard work paid off. He won a leading role as the first Duke of Suffolk in the period show The Tudors. The TV show was very popular and helped to raise Cavill's popularity in America.
In 2011, Cavil landed his breakout role, playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe. He hasn't looked back and has since starred in many hit films, such as Mission: Impossible- Fallout.
More recently, he stepped back on to the small screen. Since 2019, he has starred in the popular series The Witcher, adapted from the book series and video games of the same name. In the TV show, Cavill played a brave monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia, which was the perfect role for Cavill because he was a fan of the video games. Cavill also got a chance to play a classic English character — master detective Sherlock Holmes — in 2020's Enola Holmes.
However, Cavill isn't just a good guy on screen. His charity work also makes him a real-life hero. In 2014, he took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge while wearing his full Superman suit to support the ALS Association. Currently, he is an ambassador for the UK's Royal Marines Charity, which supports war veterans (退伍军人). Why does he do it? He love to make people feel good and bring smiles to people' faces. Indeed, Henry Cavill in living proof that you don't always need to wear a cape (斗篷) to act like a hero.
1. Why did Cavil act in low-budget film and TV works early in his career?| A．He was too polite to refuse. |
| B．He was hoping to get noticed. |
| C．He was encouraged to do so by his parents. |
| D．He was friends with the directors of the projects. |
| A．he had experienced hunting monsters |
| B．he had played the same role in a movie |
| C．he knew the writer of the books personally |
| D．he enjoyed the video games that the show was rooted in |
| A．Modest and friendly. | B．Determined and kind. |
| C．Talented and faithful. | D．Honest and considerate. |
| A．Being a successful actor. |
| B．Playing Superman on screen. |
| C．Devoting to charities. |
| D．Wearing a cape to take part in activities. |
