1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where will the first activity be held?

A．At the Rose Hall.

B．At the City Hall.

C．At the City Theater.

2. What should one do if they are to join in the second activity?

A．Wear comfortable shoes.

B．Arrive at 1: 30.

C．Call 4987898

3. What can we know about “The Zoo”?

A．It's a US concert.

B．It's a music group.

C．It's a name of a song.

4. What will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theater?

A．Two English films.

B．Two European films.

C．Two American films.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the woman see the movie?

A．This afternoon.

B．In April.

C．Last week.

2. What did the Music & Movie program say about the movie?

A．It was wonderful.

B．It was boring.

C．It was sad.

3. What does the woman mean by her last sentence?

A．London is also a beautiful city.

B．It rains all the time in London, too.

C．She has never been to London.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What has the woman been doing these days?

A．Acting in a drama.

B．Writing a drama.

C．Directing a drama.

2. What does the woman think are the most important things for putting on a good drama?

A．Patience and talent.

B．Talent and team spirit.

C．Patience and team spirit.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman think of Beijing Opera?

A．She knows little about it.

B．She doesn’t like it at all.

C．She likes it very much.

2. When is the Beijing Opera showing?

A．At 7: 30 next Saturday.

B．At 7: 00 p. m. this Sunday.

C．At 7: 30 p. m. this Saturday.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the speaker get excited about the Screen Machine (电影放映设备)?

A．It screens (放映) movies on a boat.

B．It always shows the latest movies.

C．It enables him to see movies easily.

2. How long does it take to change the Screen Machine into a cinema?

A．30 minutes.

B．60 minutes.

C．80 minutes.

3. What is the Screen Machine’s driver responsible for?

A．Selling tickets.

B．Showing the movies.

C．Fixing the motors.

4. What does the speaker mainly tell us in the end?

A．The way of buying tickets.

B．The benefits of the Screen Machine.

C．The cost of building a mobile cinema.

6 . Step 2 Before You Watch
1. Look at the characters listed in the box and the picture on the top of this page. Then predict who will appear in the film clip.

bellboy   manager   tailor   police officer maid waiter/waitress doorman driver secretary chef

2. What do you think this scene is about? Choose the best answer.

A．Henry Adams lost his bank note at the hotel.

B．Henry Adams fell in love with Portia at the hotel.

C．Henry Adams received a warm reception at the hotel.

7 . Good news for all Wes Anderson fans — the US director is back with the film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar which hit Netflix, an online film provider, on Sept 27. It is a film adaptation of UK novelist Roald Dahl’s novel under the same name.

The film stars UK actor Benedict Cumberbatch as a wealthy man named Henry Sugar, who develops the ability to see through objects. At the very beginning he uses this power to cheat at cards and win big while gambling (赌博), and later turns his fortune into a global network of orphanages (孤儿院).

Dialogue style

Running for just 40 minutes, the film features Anderson’s quick-paced dialogue style. He also asked the actors to recite lines directly to the audience by looking at the camera, creating “the effect of listening to a podcast (播客) while turning the pages of a lovely picture book quickly”, commented CNN.

Visual style

Anderson’s work is immediately recognizable for his visual style as well. The “Anderson aesthetic (美学)” often uses bright color palettes (调色板) to both add visual appeal and make various ideas known to the audience, reported Yahoo News. In The Grand Budapest Hotel for example, Anderson uses a color palette of deep blues, rich greens and warm pinks to recreate an old-world European feel. In The Royal Tenenhaums the red tracksuits worn by Chaz, one of the main characters, show deep-seated anger resulting from parental trauma (创伤).

Symmetrical style

Another style is his use of symmetry (对称). Many of the shots involve (涉及) a person facing the camera, with the elements around the character set up in a sense of order and balance. Anderson explained to the media that it is out of his nature to “arrange things in a frame”, which he compares to how people can’t change the individuality of their handwriting. “You might try to write very well, but really, you have something your brain tends to do”, he said.

However, his obsessive repetition of these stylistic choices in his films has led some to question his ability to innovate (创新). In response to this, Anderson stated, “It’s not something I make any effort to do. I just want to make films that are personal but interesting to an audience.”

1. What do we know about the film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar?

A．Watching this film is actually listening to a podcast.

B．It reflects the unique style of the director Wes Anderson.

C．It is based on a real story of a wealthy man named Henry Sugar.

D．Its main character gains nothing in gambling in the end.

2. What’s the similarity between the films The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Royal Tenenbaums?

A．They both use colors to get various ideas across to the audience.

B．They both reflect deep-seated anger.

C．They both present an old-world European feel.

D．They both have colorful costumes to add to their appeal.

3. Why did Anderson use symmetrical style in his films?

A．Out of curiosity.	B．Out of innovation.
C．Out of habit.	D．Out of kindness.

4. What is the most probable type of the text?

A．A film script.	B．A film lecture.
C．A film survey.	D．A film review.

8 . 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.

2. Which genre does the highest-grossing film, “YOLO” belong to?

A．Comedy.

B．Action.

C．Crime thriller.

D．Romance.

3. Which movie ranks third at the box office according to the text?

A．YOLO.	B．Pegasus 2.
C．Boonie Bears: Time Twist.	D．Article 20.

9 . 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.

2. Siason thinks stories in children’s theatre can _________.

A．offer temporary amusement	B．help deal with life’s challenges
C．allow individuals to avoid reality	D．provide opportunities to make friends

3. What might Siason encourage children to do?

A．Stick to the rules.	B．Dare to dream big.
C．Always follow the crowd.	D．Think outside the box.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man dissatisfied with about the performance?

A．The clothes.

B．The acting.

C．The music.

2. What is the main reason why the man goes to see the play?

A．His sympathy for his classmate.

B．His admiration for the director.

C．His desire to go to a big party.

3. What will the speakers do next?

A．Continue watching the play.

B．Exchange their seats quickly.

C．Turn on the lights in the room.