1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What interested Walt Disney about Clarence Nash?

A．His character.

B．His appearance.

C．His voice.

2. What was Donald like in The Wise Little Hen?

A．Hard-working but bad-tempered.

B．Kind but impatient.

C．Lazy and greedy.

3. When did Donald stop making new cartoons?

A．In the 1950s.

B．In the 1960s.

C．In the 1980s.

4. What can we learn about Donald?

A．He became famous in 1933.

B．He only made Disney cartoons.

C．His image is still popular nowadays.

2 . Wonka

Paddington 2 has been hailed as one of the all-time great family films. Now its director, Paul King, and his co-writer, Simon Farnaby, have turned their attention to another much-loved British children’s book character, Willy Wonka from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In this musical prequel, the top-hatted Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) opens his first sweet shop, with the help of an Oompa-Loompa played by Hugh Grant.

Released from 6 December internationally

The Boy and the Heron

Hayao Miyazaki is the director of such landmark works as My Neighbour Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle. Now aged 82, he has said that his latest film, The Boy and the Heron, will be his last. Beginning with the bombing of Tokyo during World War Two, the story moves first to the countryside and then to a magical realm reminiscent of Spirited Away.

Released on 8 December in the US and Canada, and 26 December in the UK and Ireland

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Momoa is back as Arthur Curry, the king of Atlantis, alongside Patrick Wilson as his half-brother, Amber Heard as his girlfriend, Nicole Kidman as his mother, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as his arch-enemy, Manta. The film’s director, James Wan told Clark Collis at Entertainment Weekly, “The beauty of this movie, this Aquaman world, is that ... we are our own separate universe.”

Released from 20 December internationally

Leave the World Behind

A family is having a quiet holiday in a rented house when some uninvited visitors announce that the world is coming to an end. That was the premise of Leave the World Behind, another apocalyptic thriller adapted from a novel. It features Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke as the holidaying couple, and Mahershala Ali as the mystery man who turns up with his daughter, Myha’la Herrold. Can either family trust the other one? The film is “one of the year’s best and no doubt will spark massive amounts of conversation”, says Kristen Lopez in The Wrap.

Released on 8 December on Netflix internationally

1. Who is the director of Paddington 2?

A．Simon Farnaby

B．Hayao Miyazaki

C．Paul King

D．James Wan

2. When can you enjoy Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom?

A．from 8 December.	B．from 20 December.
C．from 6 December.	D．from 26 December.

3. What kind of passage is this?

A．News report

B．Argumentation

C．Exposition

D．Advertisement

3 . 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.

4 . Best Movies For Summer Holiday

Watching a film together with your family will help you take a step back from the rest of the world and share some meaningful moments with your family whether it is an adventure movie or a sci-fi (科幻) movie. Here are four films that will make you laugh and cry.

Cheaper By The Dozen

The funny movie, starring the gifted Steve Martin as college football coach Tom Baker, describes his life as a parent raising his twelve kids. The film examines the difficulties, and unexpected experiences in a home where there is a lot of love and differences.

Independence Day

This action movie starring Will Smith doesn’t take place on the beach but its July 4 theme (主题) makes it a summer movie. The movie is about an alien invasion (外星人入侵) of the earth and how the world fights back.

Father of the Bride

The funny movie, starring the talented Steve Martin, shows the understandable anxiety and emotional (情感的) journey of a parent dealing with the realities of his daughter growing up and starting a new stage in her life. It is a timeless movie that beautifully shows the challenges and meaning of fatherhood thanks to its attractive characters and funny language.

Marly & Me

This film was based on the 2005 book by John Grogan. A couple (played by Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson) adopt (领养) a Labrador(a large dog)named Marly. They learn to live and love together. The film was put on show on Christmas day of 2008.

1. Which movie may be the best choice for people who love sci-f movies?

A．Cheaper By The Dozen.	B．Independence Day.
C．Father of the Bride.	D．Marly & Me.

2. What do Steve Martin’s two films have in common?

A．They both tell the challenges of a football coach.

B．They both have a daughter getting married.

C．They show the importance of understanding.

D．They are related to love between family members.

3. What do we know about Marly & Me?

A．It is a funny movie.	B．It is based on an old film.
C．It is screened every Christmas.	D．It is a story between a pet and its owners.

5 . 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.

6 . Here is a guide of what to watch in 2023.
Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One

Mission: Impossible film series has become one of the most popular action films. Even people with a limited appetite for action or Tom Cruise are often swept away by these films. The seventh chapter of the series, Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, features even bigger stunts (特技表演) than ever before. Writer-director Christopher McQuarrie of the sixth film Mission: Impossible — Fallout is back for Dead Reckoning, which will arrive in two parts, this summer and next.

When: July 12
Elemental

If Pixar Animation Studios’ digitizers could bring emotions to vivid life in Inside Out, imagine what they can do for more physical substances like Air, Earth, Fire and Water. And if a friendship should blossom where co-existence appears a little tricky, what better way to make a case for folks learning to get along.

When: Aug. 19
The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Even if you think the story of Dracula has been done to death — or undeath, technically — the makers of this film found a new way in by cutting down the thinnest slice of Bram Stoker’s novel, namely, the chapter that takes place on the ship that, unknown to its crew, is transporting Dracula to England. Things don’t go well. Put it that way: This high-seas horror, directed by André Øvredal, has a lot of fun with different creatures.

When: Aug. 11
Being Mary Tyler Moore

With her sunny smile, humor and modest style, Mary Tyler Moore became a situation comedy queen with a 60-year career in TV, stage and film. HBO’s film reflects the reality of her life, including struggles against diseases. At times, the narrative is a bit too careful, content to only indicate the darker side of a performer.

When: May 26
1. What can we know about Dead Reckoning Part One?

A．It is an action film as well as a horror.

B．Its second part will be filmed this summer.

C．It records Tom Cruise’s life on a ship to England.

D．It shares the same director with Mission: Impossible — Fallout.

2. Which film is most suitable for children to watch?

A．Elemental.

B．Being Mary Tyler Moore.

C．The Last Voyage of the Demeter.

D．Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.

3. What makes Being Mary Tyler Moore special?

A．It was produced 60 years ago.	B．It tells of a true person's life.
C．It reveals the dark side of society.	D．It was directed by Mary Tyler Moore.

7 . Watching a movie can be a magical experience, but do you know that the music in the films we watch has always been an important part of creating that magical experience?    1    

The first commercial film with sound came out in 1927.     2    Even back in the early days of silent films，most movie theatres hired a musician or a group of musicians to provide music, mostly to drown out the sound of the film projectors (放映机) and people talking.

As sound-on-film technology developed, composers were hired to create original music for films. Like music written for an opera，film music serves to advance the story and the action.     3     In the same way, a film composer needs to support the screenplay’s storyline. The music also needs to reflect the screenplay’s mood, which includes everything from the action on the screen to sound effects to dialogue.

Music has a language of its own. The right piece of music can improve and sometimes even change a viewer’s ideas of what is taking place onscreen. Most of the time, music is used to stress the action onscreen, improve the mood of a scene, foreshadow action that is about to take place or even show the emotion of a character.     4     But in many instances the emotional power of the visuals would not be as great were it not for the music.

    5     Ask yourself, “How would this scene feel if the music were different? Is the composer trying to tell me how I should feel? Or are they merely pushing me in an emotional direction?”

A．So, how is the film music created?

B．Without it, it would be hard to imagine the scene.

C．An opera composer must follow the text of the opera.

D．Usually, composers and filmmakers don’t want to overshadow a film.

E．So the next time you watch a movie, pay close attention to the music.

F．The music in a film makes you cheer for the hero and cry at the drama.

G．Since then, music has been powerfully linked to the movie-watching experience.

8 . 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.

9 . These reads captured readers’ imaginations so well, and they are now coming to the screen.

Lockwood & Co: The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud

(Penguin Random House Children’s)

In a dark, haunted London, three young detectives called Lockwood, Lucy and George work together to fight ghosts. This brilliant supernatural story is now a thrilling Netflix TV series, perfect for older readers with a taste for spooky(幽灵般的) mysteries.

The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen

(HarperCollins Children’s)

A new live-action musical film of The Little Mermaid is being released by Walt Disney Pictures later this year. While you’re waiting, you can enjoy Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale in this lovely book created by design studio Mina Lima. It’s full of beautiful artwork and cleverly designed interactive surprises.

A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll

(Knights Of)

Eleven-year-old Addie sets about campaigning for a memorial to the witch trials that took place in her Scottish home town, in this multi-award-winning story. If you haven’t read A kind of Spark yet, now is the time to get started because a BBCTV series based on the book will be out later this year.

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume

(Macmillan Children’s)

In this classic novel, first published in 1970, we meet 13-year-old Margaret. After moving to a new home, Margaret struggles with making new friends, dealing with her family and the challenges of growing up. A film based on the book will be released in April, with young actor Abby Ryder Fortson playing Margaret.

1. Which will a music lover most probably love to watch?

A．Lockwood & Co: The Screaming Staircase.	B．The Little Mermaid.
C．A Kind of Spark.	D．Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

2. What is special about Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret?

A．The girls’ story.	B．The scary setting.
C．The teens’ life.	D．The interactive design.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They were published in the 19th century.	B．They were written for little kids.
C．They were adapted for films or TV.	D．They were themed in love and peace.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When does Mary usually learn Python online?

A．On Fridays.

B．On Saturdays.

C．On Sundays.

2. What kind of movie does Mary like best?

A．Detective ones.

B．Comedy ones.

C．Science fiction ones.

3. Who will go to the cinema tomorrow?

A．Only the man.

B．Only the woman.

C．The speakers and Jack.