A.Comedy movies. | B.Action movies. | C.Romantic movies. |
One of the
Combining songs, graceful body movements, martial arts and dance, Kunqu uses a seemingly endless
When a “youth version”? of The Peony Pavilion was put on at universities across China, it gained great popularity among young people. One of the actresses received
A.The plot. | B.The actor. | C.The box office. |
A.At 2:15 pm. | B.At 2:30 pm. | C.At 2:45 pm. |
5 . Have you ever wanted to become an engineer? The new IMAX film Dream Big teaches viewers how engineers use their professional skills to help the world. The film hits IMAX theaters nationwide on February 17th to celebrate Engineers Week.
The film takes place in locations like China, Dubai and Africa. It tells the stories of engineers who try to come up with new ideas to save energy and help people. It was directed by Greg MacGillivray, who was the first documentary filmmaker to reach $1 billion in worldwide sales. But how did MacGillivray get into the moviemaking business in the first place?
“I grew up at the beach. My first movies were about surfing and the ocean. As time went on, I saw the changes in the ocean, in relationship to pollution and overfishing. So I started making films about protection of nature,” MacGillivray said. Now, his films cover many topics including human innovation.
One of the engineers in Dream Big is Angelica Hemandez. In high school, she was on a team that beat MIT, a university, in an underwater robotics competition. Now, Hemandez is working to make energy use efficient. When asked what she felt when her high school won the competition, she said, “It was disbelief, then excitement, and feeling really hopeful that you can achieve more than you think.” Today, the engineering work she does is helping people use less energy to save money and resources.
The task of Dream Big is to show people the good that engineers can do in the world. “That was why I wanted to make this movie,” MacGillivray explains. “We want to explain engineering in a way that will get the kids excited about it.”
1. Why did MacGillivray make the film Dream Big?A.To celebrate Engineers Week. |
B.To commemorate his childhood. |
C.To make the work of engineers known. |
D.To show the development of engineering. |
A.It is a documentary film. |
B.It was mainly shot in Asia. |
C.It is popular with young people. |
D.It is the best film MacGillivray has ever made. |
A.They won awards in the robotics competition. |
B.They are concerned about the environment. |
C.They studied in the same high school. |
D.They are good at engineering work. |
A.To urge people to protect the environment. |
B.To tell the story about a director. |
C.To show the function of films. |
D.To introduce a new film. |
A.Where to go. | B.What movie to see. | C.When to meet. |
7 . Istanbul & Faces
Titled “Timeless City: Istanbul & Faces”, the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghai’s sistership. The 42yearold photographer focuses on the distinctive (独特的) historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with welldefined portraits.
Date: Till Jan. 18, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Venue: Shanghai Art Collection Museum.
Knitted Works
The knitted (编织的) show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits (利益) going to charity when the exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.
Date: Till Jan. 1, 7 a.m.—9 p.m. Venue: B1 Jinxiu Fun.
Old Shanghai Teahouse
The newlyopened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have “scary fun”. Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.
Date: Daily, 11 a.m.—8 p.m. Venue: Mosaic Shanghai Mail.
Musical Titanic
The Tony Awards winning musical “Titanic” is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.
Date: Till Jan. 22, 2 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Venue:SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.
1. Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkey’s history?A.B1 Jinxiu Fun. |
B.Mosaic Shanghai Mail. |
C.Shanghai Art Collection Museum. |
D.SAIC Shanghai Culture Square. |
A.People can have a talk with the creators. |
B.All the works can be sold when the show begins. |
C.They were made by people from different places. |
D.The show offers people chances to learn how to make one. |
A.Its opening time is the longest. |
B.It raises money for a special purpose. |
C.It allows interacting with performers. |
D.It offers a lifelike experience under water. |
1. What does the man do during the film break?
A.Understand the plot. | B.Review the characters. | C.Learn its song. |
A.It is worth seeing. |
B.It is too complicated. |
C.It is a bit disappointing. |
A.A host. | B.A program. | C.A director. |
1. What is the man dissatisfied with about the performance?
A.The clothes. | B.The acting. | C.The music. |
A.His sympathy for his classmate. |
B.His admiration for the director. |
C.His desire to go to a big party. |
A.Continue watching the play. |
B.Exchange their seats quickly. |
C.Turn on the lights in the room. |