1 . Which movie does the man speak highly of?

A．Marina’s Ocean.

B．Pavement Song.

C．Umbrella.

2 . The movie Home Coming《万里归途》took the lead in the box office (票房) during the National Day holiday in 2022.

It tells a story that happened in North Africa. After a war breaks out there, two Chinese diplomats (外交官) are ordered to help evacuate the overseas Chinese. After completing the first task successfully, they learn that another group of Chinese citizens (公民) are still in great danger. Realizing that these people will die if they don’t give a hand, the two men travel through the war area. They risk their lives to help over 100Chinese citizens go to a safe place. The movie not only shows how the two diplomats protect the people with courage, but also shows their deep love for the country and people.

Home Coming reminds many people of a similar real event which truly happened in Libya in 2011. Chinese Embassy (大使馆) helped the evacuation of more than 30, 000 Chinese citizens. Behind this event were many efforts of Chinese diplomats. After watching the film, a man recalled his personal experience. “We are the lucky ones because we have a strong country and are well protected,” he said.

Home Coming is a success partly because of the growing national pride and confidence Chinese people have in our country. A comment (评论) reads, “Chinese passport might not get you anywhere you want, but it can always bring you back home.”

1. The movie Home Coming is about a story that happened in ______.

A．North America

B．South America

C．South Africa

D．North Africa

2. What does the underlined word “evacuate” mean in the second paragraph?

A．躲藏

B．逃避

C．撤离

D．评价

3. How many Chinese citizens were evacuated in the real event in 2011?

A．Over one hundred.	B．Over thirty thousand.
C．Over three million.	D．Over three thousand.

4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT right?

A．The two diplomats protect the people with courage.

B．The two diplomats love the country and people deeply.

C．We Chinese have a strong country and are well protected.

D．Chinese passport can get you anywhere you want.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where was the man last night?

A．In a restaurant.

B．In a cinema.

C．At a friend’s home.

2. What did Alice do last night?

A．She had a drink with the man.

B．She saw a film with the woman.

C．She left her cellphone at home.

3. What does the woman think of the film?

A．Terrifying.

B．Boring.

C．Touching.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why won’t the speakers see the next show of Dangerous City?

A．The tickets are sold out.

B．They’re not interested in it.

C．They have something else to do.

2. What will the woman do tonight?

A．Visit James.

B．Study with Jenny.

C．Go to the new museum exhibit.

3. What kind of movie is Beyond Everest?

A．An action adventure.

B．A science fiction.

C．A comedy.

4. How does the man feel about Star Wars?

A．Amazed.

B．Excited.

C．Bored.

5 . For a century, Disney has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions worldwide.

From a small animation (动画) studio to a global entertainment empire, Disney has created a miracle that has lasted for generations.

Over the years, Disney has continued to push the boundaries of creativity and technology. Walt Disney, the visionary founder, revolutionized (变革) the animation industry with the creation of Mickey MouseF in 1928,the world’s first synchronized sound and color cartoon, setting the stage for the incredible journey that would follow. In 1937, Disney released the first-ever full-length animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, establishing Disney as a leader in animation. This breakthrough also paved the way for the future of storytelling in cinema, including The Lion King and Frozen.

However, Disney’s influence extends far beyond the silver screen. In 1955, the opening of Disneyland transformed Disney from a successful animation studio to a global entertainment giant. It revolutionized the concept of family entertainment and explored immersive theme park experiences by introducing the world to a magical kingdom where dreams come true, solidifying Disney’s status as a leader in the entertainment industry. Moreover, Disney’s acquisition (收购) of other entertainment companies, such as Pixar and Marvel, has allowed Disney to bring characters like Woody and Buzz Lightyear, Iron Man and Captain America into its ever- expanding universe, connecting storylines and experiences across multiple media, from films to television series to video games.

Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things,”and this spirit has been the foundation of the company’s remarkable success. Disney’s story demonstrates the power of dreams, creativity, and the belief that anything is possible. Nowadays, Disney has become the peak of success, a shining example of what can be accomplished when imagination knows no bounds.

1. Which work started Disney’s leading role in the animation industry?

A．Mickey Mouse.	B．Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
C．The Lion King.	D．Frozen.

2. What do we know about the Disneyland according to paragraph 4?

A．It is the first global theme park.

B．It was built jointly by several companies.

C．It brings many new characters to the silver screen.

D．It made Disney into an entertainment industry giant.

3. What is the key to Disney’s success according to the last paragraph?

A．Innovative spirit.	B．Strong determination.
C．Good business strategies.	D．Advanced animation technology.

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To show the popularity of Disney.

B．To appeal to people to visit Disneyland.

C．To introduce the development of Disney.

D．To prove the significance of imagination.

6 . It’s been three decades since The Color Purple (1985) brought Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel to life. The 1985 film earned 11 Academy Award nominations with its heart-wrenching yet inspiring story of a young Black woman getting through the hardships of rural Georgia in the early 1900s. The Color Purple 2023 film is a musical adaptation with a different vibe, though according to award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter, it’s still “a timeless story of love, friendship and power.”

Oprah Winfrey—the film’s producer—has encouraged viewers to wear purple when seeing the movie, referring to its holiday release as a “purple Christmas.” In a video posted to her Instagram account in May, she said, “OK, y’all have seen the trailer, and I’m giving you six months to get your outfit together for opening day. All things purple. What you gonna wear? Color purple.” And she’s led the way to promote the movie at press events, award shows, talk shows and early screenings.

But beyond pure marketing, purple holds a greater meaning here. According to cultural critics, it’s a symbol of power, ambition and luxury, as well as creativity, independence and peace—things the movie’s main character, Celie, does not have due to years of domestic violence. Thus, it’s very much a cultural moment when people wear purple in solidarity(团结一致) to support the movie and embrace this theme of empowerment, just like wearing pink to see Barbie (and black to see Oppenheimer, for that matter).

Thirty-three years later, The Color Purple continues to attract audiences, especially Black women. It’s these themes of sisterhood, spirituality and self-discovery that make the book and its adaptations so timeless. “Shakespeare can be performed so many times and in so many forms,” Porter says. “This is a classic text that has the same power.”

1. What is the difference between the old and new film versions of The Color Purple?

A．The old attracts more audience.	B．Only the old is a timeless story.
C．The new is adapted freely with a vibe.	D．A different art style is brought into the new.

2. Which of the statements below is wrong?

A．The film’s first screening is on Christmas day.	B．The film tells a story of a woman without suffering.
C．Oprah Winfrey urges people to wear purple.	D．Oprah Winfrey tries every means to advertise her film.

3. Why do people wear purple to theaters?

A．Because people respond to Oprah Winfrey’s post to wear purple.

B．Because people back up the film and accept its theme.

C．Because people get misled by the marketing campaign.

D．Because people always wear different colors to watch films.

4. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?

A．To explain the permanence of The Color Purple	B．To stress the achievement of The Color Purple
C．To show the themes related to The Color Purple	D．To appeal to people to read The Color Purple

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Have you ever seen a movie actor at one time or another     1     (face) with a difficult problem: just how much thought he should allow to go into his work? Views are divided whether his acting should     2     (control) by his emotions or his thoughts.

First are those who say that an actor must feel the part he is playing. The greatest actors have always been those who wore     3     (them) out in an hour’s time, because they felt the emotions they were acting out. The second group declares that all this is nonsense and that if an actor really felt his part, he would lose control of himself, and perhaps     4     (actual) murder some other actor in a fight scene. Acting is an art     5     the artist can express things that he does not feel.

Still a third school declares that both these views are wrong, and that acting is neither     6     matter of thought nor of emotion, but is purely imitative. The     7     (true) of it seems to be that all of them are partly right and partly wrong. The great stars of the movies today, when one is able     8     (draw) them out on the subject, say that when     9     (act) they are thinking not about one thing but about several things. The brain is divided into different sections, and while one section is thinking about the part, another section is entering into it, while still a third section is busying itself     10     questions about the cameraman and the director.

8 . 你校英语爱好者俱乐部最近将开展一场观影活动，请你为俱乐部撰写一份书面通知，告知同学们相关事宜。要点如下：
1. 活动内容：欣赏电影《阿甘正传》(Forrest Gump)；
2. 时间：12月30号晚7点—10点；地点：学校礼堂；
3. 活动期间注意事项。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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English Fans Club

December 26th, 2023

9 . 假定你是李华，近期你发现看英文电影对你的英语学习很有帮助。得知外教Mr Smith是一个电影迷，你打算给他写一封信，请他为你推荐几部英文电影，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 阐述看英文电影给你带来的益处；
3. 期待回复。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
Dear Mr Smith,
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Yours,

Li Hua

10 . In the countryside in Fuzhou, Fujian, there is a girl, her little brother, their grandma and a cat named Hua Juan. In the eyes of Hua Juan, the grandma treats the boy and the girl very differently — she saves milk for the boy and feeds him as if he were a baby, not paying much attention to the girl. One day, Hua Juan falls asleep and starts to have a dream. Everything begins to change.

This is the story told in the short film I’m Hua Juan, which explores a heavy topic -the traditional preference for sons over daughters. The film helped 18-year- old Zhu Manlin win the best director award at the 2021 International Teen Short Film Festival. The competition aims to encourage middle school students internationally to look at the world around them through images and pay attention to their position within it.

Zhu, a student at Fuzhou Senior High School, said she got the idea of the film from stories she heard. “Gender (性别) preference is still a common thing. Three out of the five members of our filming team have such families with older sisters and younger brothers,” said Zhu. “Many people may take it for granted, but not for a cat. I tell the story from the viewpoint of a cat to encourage the audience to take another look at reality.”

As the director and photographer, Zhu together with her teammates spent about two months writing the script (剧本), shooting the video and editing. She used several key scenes to show the grandma’s preference for the boy: more meat in his bowl, gentler words and interesting toys, while the girl is ignored and accompanied only by Hua Juan. The strong comparison can help viewers better emotionally connect with the girl and reflect on the unfavorable situation of other girls in the same situation. Zhu also set a scene in which the girl looks through the crack of a door and sees a part from the film Sister, which describes An Ran, a girl who struggles to pursue her own dream while having to raise her younger brother after their parents died in a car crash. “I want fewer girls to have to bear such burdens as An Ran and instead bravely fight for their own rights,” said Zhu.

While the theme is realistic, the visuals are artistic. In the film, real life is in black and white while dreams are colorful. Zhu also shot the film in a square format to give it an unusual feeling as well as a sense of seriousness. She wants viewers to focus on the main story, using close-up shots to resonate with the emotions of the young actors while ignoring other unimportant factors.

Zhu said her favorite director is Lee Chang-dong from South Korea, who cares about reality but also stays poetic. “I wish I could make such films one day,” she said.

1. What can be known about the film I’m Hua Juan?

A．It has a theme of gender preference.	B．It is adapted from a novel of the same name.
C．It took the team about half a year to make it.	D．It is based on the director’s personal experience.

2. Why is the story told through a cat’s eyes?

A．To make the story more attractive.

B．To explain what role pets play in our life.

C．To get people to look at things in a different way.

D．To connect the story better with a younger audience.

3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．The problems Zhu had shooting the film.

B．The way Zhu directed and made the film.

C．The inspiration Zhu got from the film Sister.

D．The similarity between Zhu’s film and the film Sister.

4. How does Zhu attract viewers to the main story?

A．By focusing on social reality.	B．By using close-up shots in the film.
C．By shooting the film in black and white.	D．By expressing emotions in a poetic way.