1 . 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.

2 . Some movies better picture some areas of study that are difficult to understand with just textbook assignments. Here are some.

WALL·E

This science fiction movie helps to improve our focus on ways to find what life is about and to face the problem rather than sitting with it. And at times it is important to live the life rather than surviving and it is good to make decisions based on the current status of the situation rather than going with the past experiences.

Legally Blonde

This is the story of a young girl who overcame her inferiority feelings and insecurity to get her education from Harvard Law School. It is inspiring for those who fail to recognize their talents and keep on standing backwards. This movie makes it to the point that a good effort and a determination can help anyone to make use of their potential and gain more respect in life.

The Manhattan Project

This movie tells the story of teenagers whose school science project came out in a much bigger way than the norms. The making of nuclear bomb by the students with the information gathered from the Internet is inspiring in terms of what a teenager can do with will power and hard work.

Remember the Titans

This movie showcases the importance of team work, a true leader and perseverance to achieve success. It tells the story of a good coach of a school’s football team who used his leadership qualities to bridge the cultural gap among his students to help them perform as a team and win the championship.

1. What’s the theme of WALL·E?

A．Education.

B．Friendship.

C．Team spirit.

D．The meaning of life.

2. Which movie is the most helpful for a student with self-doubt?

A．WALL·E.	B．Legally Blonde.
C．The Manhattan Project.	D．Remember the Titans.

3. What can be known about The Manhattan Project?

A．It is based on a real-life story.

B．It is a computer-animated film.

C．It creates a group of scientists.

D．It explores the potential of teenagers.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker go to take care of her nieces?

A．She wanted to watch a film with them.

B．Her nieces called her to play a game.

C．Her sister went out to see a doctor.

2. When did the speaker first see the film?

A．Last night.

B．At the age of 9.

C．At the age of 20.

3. Why did the speaker think it was a good film?

A．Because it excited her.

B．Because it was a funny story.

C．Because she liked it at their age.

4. What end does the film have?

A．Boring.

B．Sad.

C．Happy.