1 . Adaptations are the currency of the movie industry. It’s common to see that the latest hit movie or thrilling drama is inspired by a novel, video game, or perhaps even a comic book. The journey of the page being adapted to the screen has been covered a lot. But little is the process spoken about in reverse.

       The most well-known version of a film making its way into the publishing industry is through the classic novelization. Movie novelizations went through a popular period before the Internet existed. Fans wanted to keep learning more about the fictional worlds they had stepped. into and needed to experience the story again in a new way. They couldn’t simply google it, nor could they immediately get the production on tape. Therefore, the novelization was a great solution.
       Novelizations were usually written by authors who were not in the movie-making process. Instead, they would receive the most complete version of the screenplay to hand and would begin to write their adaptation based on that document. Although changes could be made, there were times where a novelization didn’t actually reflect what happened on the screen because scenes could be cut or replaced and the novelizations were left outdated. But there’s also an advantage. The novelizations were a small piece of movie-making history in their own right. Massive films like Star Wars, ET, Back To The Future, and Alien all received their own page adaptation. It was a completely unique experience before the films were even available to watch. For a time, they were everything for cinema lovers.
       Regardless of the influences on the tales, movie adaptations provide a creative outlet for new concepts to be developed. That’s a wonderful idea. which should be encouraged for those movies that never got a chance to continue on their path.
1. What does the underlined phrase “in reverse” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Equally.

B．Oppositely.

C．Similarly.

D．Completely.

2. Why were movie novelizations popular before the Internet existed?

A．They took the place of productions on tape.

B．They were adapted from up-to-date novels.

C．They satisfied fans’ curiosity in a different way.

D．They created a fictional world for people to first step in.

3. What is probably the disadvantage of a novelization?

A．Its choosing the wrong story.

B．Its missing the point of the screenplay.

C．Its cutting and replacing movie scenes.

D．Its failing to match the original movie.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Novel-based Movies.	B．Fast-developing Industries.
C．Film-to-book Adaptations.	D．Well-known novelizations.

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After four days of wonderful performances, the 7th China Quanzhou International Puppet Festival     1     (come) to an end on December 12 in 2023 in Quanzhou, south China’s Fujian Province. The festival,     2     was held in the hometown of Chinese string (线) puppetry (木偶制作艺术), showed the high-level skills of Quanzhou’s puppetry artists, leaving audiences     3     (amaze).

In China, string puppetry is     4     important form of traditional theater that originated in Quanzhou during the Han Dynasty.     5     (actual), having been passed down over thousands of years, more than 700 traditional plays about folk beliefs and customs have been protected.

Each puppet is equipped with 8 to 16 strings, while more complex performances may require up to 36 strings. The strings     6     (divide) into several groups according to human movements, and all the actions are controlled by the hands of the puppetry artists.

To master string puppetry, skilled     7     (way) to perform puppets are not enough. Puppeteers also need to have rich life experiences     8     (understand) the emotional world of the characters to help bring the puppets to life.

On May 20, 2006, Quanzhou string puppetry was added     9     the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list (非物质文化遗产名录).

As the hometown of string puppetry, Quanzhou was also the first city in China to hold an international puppet festival and succeeded in     10     (host) six sessions in 1986, 1990, 2000, 2015, 2017 and 2019.

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A TV series named “Blossoms Shanghai” has become one of the most talked-about topics in China. Released in both Mandarin and the Shanghai dialect in late December 2023, it     1     (show) on different platforms these days.

The series,     2     popularity is growing, is set in Shanghai in the 1990s, a period filled with opportunity and hope. It centers around a young man named A Bao who rode the wave of     3     (economy) reforms. With the development of the story, not only     4     the play attract many viewers, but also visiting the locations featured in it     5     (immediate) becomes a trend. A Bao’s long-term private room at the Peace Hotel,     6     (price) at $80 per night in the series, has become a hot-ticket item.

The ZhiZhen Yuan restaurant in the TV series gets     7     (it) inspiration from Tai Sheng Yuan, a restaurant located on Huanghe Road, which has appeared as a new hot spot for residents and tourists alike. Certain place names in the story also catch people’s imagination. “Blossoms” city-walk routes, which allow visitors     8     (check) in at locations such as Huanghe Road and the Peace Hotel, pass through places that remind people     9     old Shanghai. This unique mixture of on-screen attractiveness and real-world exploration has created a new cultural phenomenon (现象),     10     (leave) a long-lasting mark on the city’s landscape.

4 . New Zealand’s towering mountains, temperate rainforests and remote river valleys all fueled Sir Peter Jackson’s creative spirit when he was crafting (精心制作) the well-known films The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. Let’s explore New Zealand, the real Middle-earth.

Start in Hobbiton

The journey starts from the exciting urban center of Auckland to Matamata—the home of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Your knowledgeable guide will help you fully understand the history and the on-location filming processes around The Shire.

Journey to Mordor

Experience wilderness in Tongariro National Park—an area known for its mountainous, desolate (荒凉的) beauty. This region was used as the location for some of the filming of Mordor in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Stand among the greenest of forests

Dewy (带露水的) scenery and natural spectacles (壮观的景象) are New Zealand’s biggest draw-cards and a sure reason why the country was chosen as the home of Middle-earth. Explore this magical world of tall trees, clear rivers and sweet bird songs on a short walk or famous multi-day hike. From Cape Reinga all the way down to Bluff there are national parks covering the country.

Discover Earnslaw Burn and the Misty Mountains Pathway

One of the most magical locations in The Hobbit trilogy is Earnslaw Burn. Here you will find sheer (陡峭的) walls of granite (花岗岩) rising 800 meters from the basin floor, and a glacier (冰川) creating a number of waterfalls from its meltwater that spill down from the cliff-tops.

1. Where can visitors have a guided tour?

A．In Tongariro National Park

B．In The Shire

C．In Cape Reinga.

D．In Earnslaw Burn

2. Why does New Zealand earn the title “the home of MiddIe-earth” ?

A．The natural scenery there is breathtaking.

B．The grass there is always wet with morning dew.

C．Its central part is the most beautiful place on earth.

D．There are waterfalls, glaciers and towering mountains.

3. What can we know about the journey?

A．It is a movie-themed tour.

B．It involves hiking competitions.

C．It follows the order of film shooting.

D．It is designed for fans of director Peter Jackson.

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Believe it or not, a group of US teens could perform The Mermaid, a classical Chinese play for children, fully in Chinese. The 15 US teens,     1     (age) between 12 and 17, stood out from more than 200 children and spent almost two years     2     (practise), according to Chen Suhan, director and producer of the play’s US version. The show’s success is thanks     3     the China-US Youth Theater Exchange Program. The program combines theater and Chinese language learning to promote language education and youth     4     (exchange) between China and the US. “All the kids     5     (work) so hard over the last two years, and I feel so proud to see their amazing performance,” Chen said. For American teens, coming to China to perform a Chinese play is     6     unforgettable experience. “Theater for children and young people     7     (be) a ‘world language’ that enables children of different countries and race     8     (communicate) without words. Theater for children and young people is the seed of innocence,       9     (kind) and beauty. It is also the seed of love, culture and friendship     10     brings beauty,” remarked Feng Li, president of China National Theater for Children.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is Teddy Jones?

A．A doctor.

B．An actor.

C．A reporter.

2. What happened to the main character?

A．He suffered from cancer.

B．He got married to a girl.

C．He wanted to be a doctor.

3. What can we learn from the dialogue?

A．TV audiences know many famous doctors.

B．Barbara played a role on the TV show.

C．Teddy liked the role he played very much.

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Not only did Michelle Yeoh claim her first Oscar win for the hit film Everything Everywhere All At Once, but she did it while making history as the first Asian woman     1    (win) Best Actress.

    2    , her road is paved with obstacles. And she is not hesitant in raising awareness about prejudice she     3    (encounter) throughout her career. She has been an actor for nearly 40 years, but it’s taken the huge success of Everything Everywhere All At Once to elevate her to a new height of fame and recognition. Her tremendous performance as Evelyn,     4     Asian-American immigrant mother struggling to make ends meet finally     5    (reveal) her personal appeal and     6    (exception) talent to the rest of the world.

Yeoh took the stage to deliver a touching speech with advice to never give up on your dreams. She dedicated her win     7     “the Asian community and anyone     8     has ever been identified as a     9    (minor)”. For all the little boys and girls who look like me     10    (watch) tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. And ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you’re ever past your prime.”

8 . Award-winning author Judy Blume’s novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, a book about the challenges of growing up and figuring out who you are, has been popular for more than 50 years. For the first time, it has been turned into a film, which arrives in movie theatres on April 28.

The story in the book and the movie is set in the 1970s. It is told from the perspective (视角) of 11-year-old Margaret Simon, a sixth grader faced with going to a new school, making new friends, family drama, and most notably, puberty(when a child’s body becomes an adult body). She is also trying to figure out her own religious beliefs. In private, Margaret addresses God with questions about her life. The novel has been a bestseller for decades, but it is also one of the most forbidden books in the US. Some people think the book’s coverage of puberty is not age-appropriate. Another concern is about the way Christianity is described. The film’s writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig, a longtime fan of the story, told The Week Junior that the movie is faithful to the book.

Margret is played by Abby Ryder Fortson, who was about the same age as her character during filming. She told The Week Junior she first read the novel when she was auditioning (试镜) for the movie. Afterward, she recalled, “I said to my dad, ‘How did someone write a book about this experience and make it so honest and so true?’ I loved the book so much.”

Craig wants the film to make audiences laugh and for them to see themselves in Margaret and her friends. “There’s something about watching someone else do the embarrassing things that you do that’s really funny—also a great relief that you’re not the only one,”she said.

1. What is true about Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret ?

A．The movie is extremely popular.

B．It was written by Margaret.

C．It was turned into a film 50 years ago.

D．It is about problems in the process of growth.

2. What has caused an argument among readers of the book?

A．Margaret’s religious beliefs.

B．How Margaret deals with her problems.

C．The description of puberty.

D．The cover of the book.

3. How does the writer illustrate “the movie is faithful to the book”?

A．By giving an example.

B．By making a comparison.

C．By giving a definition.

D．By showing its effect.

4. What’s Graig’s purpose in making this film?

A．To bring Margaret to life.

B．To learn from Margaret.

C．To embarrass the audience.

D．To amuse the audience.

9 . Hubei Art Festival

Huiban

Huiban refers to Hui Opera troupe (徽剧剧团). The best known Huiban in history are four Anhui Opera troupes in the Qing Dynasty. During the Emperor Qian Long’s time, they came to Beijing to perform and the Hui Opera they brought to Beijing was later developed into Beijing Opera. The Hui Opera to be presented in Wuhan shows the particular period. It revolves around the leading Hui Opera master Xiao Jiaotian and how the four groups, under Xiao’s leadership, went through the revolution and earned a reputation throughout the country.

Time: 7:30 p. m. Oct. 7

Venue: Wuhan Theater

Tickets: ¥30, ¥50, ¥80

Thunderstorm & Thunderstorm II

Written by the playwright Cao Yu, Thunderstorm is well-known as the cornerstone (基石) of Chinese realistic drama, The play has been performed for decades. As 2020 marked the 110th anniversary of the birth of Cao Yu, Thunderstorm II by Cao’s daughter Wan Fang came out. The work, along with the original Thunderstorm will be presented in Wuhan in a production directed by French director Eric Lacascade. The two dramas constitute a dialogue between father and daughter across time and space. Together, they are expected to deliver a unique life experience for audiences.

Time: 2:30 p. m. Oct. 16— 17 (Thunderstorm) 7:30 p. m. Oct. 16— 17 (Thunderstorm Ⅱ)

Venue: Qintai Grand Theater (琴台大剧院)

Tickets: ¥100, ¥180, ¥280, ¥380, ¥480, ¥680, ¥880 (per show)

TangoZ ‘Middleman’ National Tour

TangoZ, a pen name for Zhong Qi, is a rising rapper from Hangzhou. He competed in the show “Rap for Youth”. ‘Middleman’ mirrors his reflections over the past year after the show. In the tour, TangoZ will also invite some of his musician friends to share their creative ideas.

Time: 8:30 p. m. Oct. 4

Venue: IN TIME LIVE

Tickets: ¥200

1. If you are interested in the Hui Opera, when will you go to the theater?

A．8:30 p. m. Oct. 4.	B．7:30 p. m. Oct. 7.
C．2:30 p. m. Oct. 16.	D．7:30 p. m. Oct. 17.

2. Which statement is true according to the passage?

A．The best known Huiban in history dates back to the Ming Dynasty.

B．You can enjoy the Chinese realistic drama Thunderstorm in Wuhan Theater.

C．Thunderstorm II was written by Cao’s daughter Wan Fang.

D．TangoZ is a rising playwright from Hangzhou.

3. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．A newspaper.	B．A guidebook.
C．A science magazine.	D．A novel.

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The 39-episode drama The Knockout (狂飙)     1     (base) on real-life cases of organized crime has been     2     (heat) discussed by national lawmakers, political advisers and cultural experts. It also prompted them to call for more high-quality work to be produced to create a sound environment for the culture of the rule of the law.

It tells the story of a police officer’s 20-year journey in combating such crime, and also     3     (show) the rise and fall of underworld     4     (figure) and corrupt (贪污的) officials. “It’s good     5     (see) this drama receive huge attention and applause from the public. Its creation and broadcast are part of a process to educate the producers and audience about the rule of a law.” said Jiang Shengnan,     6     is also a scriptwriter. Even though more than a month     7     (pass) since the series ended, discussion continues on china’s social media plaforms.     8     excited the public is that it received a rating of 8.5 out of 10 on Douban,     9     of the country’s most visited review platforms.

“Its     10     (popular)not only lies in people’s increasing demand for the rule of law, but also in the professional guidance of the judicial authorities and their strict review of relevant works.” Experts said.