Hi Kelsey,
Happy 18th birthday! You’ve officially reach
Many bittersweet events will happen in the next ten years. There will be highs. Stick to
The world will always throw new challenges at you.
As you become an adult, jump at every opportunity
Happy birthday, Kelsey! See you in ten years.
28-year-old Kelsey
1. What is the talk mainly about?
A.An introduction to a voluntary job. |
B.An appeal for blood donation. |
C.Safety rules of driving motorbikes. |
A.262. | B.1,400. | C.35,000. |
A.Her coach’s influence. |
B.Suggestions from her nephew. |
C.Her community’s encouragement. |
1. Why is Shakespeare-style writing mentioned in the conversation?
A.To introduce a new game. |
B.To advocate a famous writing style. |
C.To indicate ChatGPT’s advanced function. |
A.A chatbot | B.A search engine. | C.A tech company |
A.Conservative. | B.Optimistic. | C.Critical. |
A.Avoiding heavy reliance on AI. |
B.Developing our innovative ability. |
C.Being adaptive and using AI fully. |
A.Online videos. | B.Virtual reality. | C.Phone applications. |
A.It’s safe to use. | B.Facebook friends are reliable. | C.It can waste your time. |
1. What does Jacob ask Amy to do?
A.Enjoy the flowers. | B.Provide help. | C.Grow flowers. |
A.Every day. | B.Every two days. | C.Every three days. |
A.They lack water. | B.They lack sunshine. | C.Their leaves turn yellow. |
A.Water flowers in time. | B.Learn about growing flowers. | C.Grow flowers with Amy. |
1. What happened at the man’s dinner with his host family?
A.He forgot to introduce himself. |
B.He called the host by the wrong name. |
C.He whispered to someone. |
A.He apologized for his behavior. |
B.He said nothing about it. |
C.He made a joke of himself. |
A.Helpful. | B.Embarrassed. | C.Grateful. |
9 . Statistics from the China Film Administration, China’s box office revenue during the Spring Festival holiday hit a record high of 8 billion yuan, or more than 1.1 billion U. S. dollars, the milestone being achieved in the shortest time span in the history of the Chinese film industry.
Seizing a lot of attention due to actress-director Jia Ling’s weight loss of up to 50 kilograms in one year, YOLO—a comedy recounting Jia’s portrayal of an oversized woman striving to become her better self —earned 2.72 billion yuan, topping the festival box-office charts. Many people wanted to watch the comedy film with their families during this ‘festival of reunions’, because the film went far beyond expectation whose story in Yolo was so inspiring. So, it was a good thing to watch it with children.
Pegasus 2, the sequel to a 2019 blockbuster racing film by writer-director Han Han, ranked second at the box office with 2.4 billion yuan. Boonie Bears: Time Twist, the latest installment in the Boonie Bears animated film series, took the third spot with 1.39 billion yuan, and Zhang Yimou’s Article 20 ranked fourth with 1.33 billion yuan.
A report from Maoyan, one of the country’s largest ticketing services, revealed that 39.2 percent of the audiences purchased movie tickets while returning to their hometowns or traveling, which was the highest in the past four years. Industry analysts say family-friendly comedies align perfectly with the cultural atmosphere surrounding New Year celebrations. The films of this festive season focus on diverse and relevant topics that resonate with the viewers — such as family values and inspirational stories.
So, they attract people from all walks of life.
1. What milestone has the Chinese film industry achieved during the Spring Festival holiday?A.Earning 2.72 billion yuan. |
B.Setting a record of 8 billion yuan. |
C.Making 50 million U. S. dollars. |
D.Breaking the record of 2.2 billion U. S. dollars. |
A.Comedy. | B.Action. | C.Crime thriller. | D.Romance. |
A.YOLO. | B.Pegasus 2. |
C.Boonie Bears: Time Twist. | D.Article 20. |
10 . A One-woman Cinderella Show Is Coming to Fairfield
A one-woman show that reimagines the classic fairytale Cinderella is coming to the Fairfield Community Arts Center. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati will present Cinderella Wore Cowboy Boots for one night only on Jan.26. The traveling show is for children ages 4 and up and promises “knee-slapping” comedic moments and heartwarming life lessons.
“I love children's theatre,” says Rosvic Siason, who plays Cinderella. “Kids are our future and we introduce them to these stories. We all have situations at one point in our life that look like this conversation. It just kind of helps you develop your brain and learn how to think as a developing person. It’s really important to expose kids to theatre and well-rounded actors they can talk to for guidance.”
These one-man, one-woman shows have so much beauty because it is very raw. People actually follow along much easier than you think. It’s easy to share a feeling. They will be expected to interact, deliver lines and repeat after Cinderella throughout the production. Cinderella Wore Cowboy Boots will deliver a funny, meaningful twist on the classic fairytale that encourages audiences to expand their imagination.
“Using imagination helps kids to think of things in more ways than one,” Siason says. “It opens them up and makes them think, ‘Hey, this is one way this could work.’ Or, ‘I could try this way,’ and then see what happens.”
Visit fairfield-city. org for tickets and more information.
1. What is Cinderella Wore Cowboy Boots?A.A book. | B.A theatre. | C.A performance. | D.A lesson. |
A.offer temporary amusement | B.help deal with life’s challenges |
C.allow individuals to avoid reality | D.provide opportunities to make friends |
A.Stick to the rules. | B.Dare to dream big. |
C.Always follow the crowd. | D.Think outside the box. |