1 . Here are some musicals on Broadway.

Back to the Future

When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself back to the future. It’s recommended for ages 6 and up.

How to Dance in Ohio

At a group counseling center in Columbus, Ohio, seven autistic(患孤独症的) young adults prepare for a spring formal dance—a rite of passage that breaks open their routines and sets off heartbreaking encounters with love, stress, excitement, and independence. It is a story about people standing at the turning point of the next phase of their lives, facing their hopes and fears, ready to make a very big first move and dance. It’s based on the award-winning documentary.

Mother Play

Outside of D.C., Phyllis is supervising her teenage children, Carl and Martha, as they move into a new apartment. Phyllis has strong ideas about what her children need to do and how to succeed, and troubles the child faces when finding their own path. Combining flares of imaginative theatricality, surreal farce, and deep tenderness, this beautiful rollercoaster ride reveals timeless truths of love, family, and forgiveness.

I Need That

Sam doesn’t get out at all, opting instead for the safety of his house in the company of his many things. But when a notice from the government arrives alerting Sam that he must cleanup hi property or face eviction(驱逐), he’s forced to deal with what’s trash, what’s treasure, and whether we can ever know the difference between the two.

1. What can be learned about Back to the Future?

A．It is kid-friendly.	B．It is based on the history.
C．It explores the value of time.	D．It encourages people to connect more.

2. What does Mother Play focus on?

A．Parenting.	B．Family relationships.
C．Mother’s troubles.	D．Fiction and reality.

3. Which musical is adapted from true stories?

A．Back to the Future.	B．How to Dance in Ohio.
C．Mother Play.	D．I Need That.

2 . 语法填空

A drama series named "Medal of the Republic" has aroused    1    (enthusiasm) discussion on Chinese social media. The series tells heart-warming stories about the first group of eight recipients of the Medal of the Republic, the country's    2    (high) honor for those who have made great contributions     3     the development of the People's Republic of China.

According to the series' chief director Zheng Xiaolong,    4    (compare) to most biopic(传记片) productions that tend to document the whole life of the featured individual, this series focuses    5    (specific) on the individuals' most shining moments.

The episode(集) on Li Yannian(李延年), a soldier of Chinese People's Volunteer Army, focuses on the battlefield during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. With his     6    (brave) and wisdom, Li and his fellow soldiers retook a strategic highland and fulfilled their mission.

In the episode on nuclear physicist Yu Min(于敏),     7     is regarded as the "father of China's hydrogen bomb," viewers can see how he overcamedifficulties     8     made breakthroughs in hydrogen bomb research after several months of undertaking complex calculations.

In the episode on Nobel Prize winner Tu Youyou(屠呦呦), you learn about her efforts to develop a medicine which    9    (use) to treat malaria(疟疾). Her breakthrough has saved millions of lives, especially in developing    10    (country).

3 . There are many movies that you can focus on if you want to improve the way you are learning. Choose one of the movies below and the results will be great in the end!

The King’s Speech

The King's Speech tells the story of a man forced to speak to the world with a stammer (口吃).That movie is filled with lots of encouraging information and is a wonderful movie for those who love language classes.

Inside Job

Inside Job is an Oscar-winning film by Charles Ferguson. It provides a detailed analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008. which caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. It's a movie for students who want to learn more about the economic market.

Whiplash

Whiplash is a story of a young drummer who wants to realise his dreams although he doesn't receive any help from the people around him. It\s an interesting movie that will help art students better understand how much hard work can help them realise their dreams.

A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 American film based on the life of John Nash, a Nobel Prize winner with schizophrenia (精神分裂症).It follows his journey from the point where he is not even aware he has schizophrenia, to the point where Nash and his wife find a way to manage his condition. It includes some interesting physics elements that will help you quite a lot.

1. Which film will you choose if you are interested in economic development?

A．The King’s Speech.	B．Inside Job.
C．Whiplash.	D．A Beautiful Mind.

2. What may Whiplash bring to art students?

A．Making efforts.	B．Asking for help.
C．Keeping an interest.	D．Being understandable.

3. What is special about A Beautiful Mind?

A．It focuses on interesting scenic spots.

B．It describes the progress in medicine.

C．It is based on the story of a real person.

D．It records the selection of Nobel Prize winners.

4 . Hollywood is looking East. And not just for ticket buyers. It is putting more and more Chinese elements into its productions. Chinese elements are playing an important role in Western films. Here, we list just a few of these elements.

The Chinese people

Hollywood has a history of casting Caucasian (白种人) actors for films where the race of the character is anything but white. Now, things are changing bit by bit. Kung fu superstar Bruce Lee was perhaps the first Chinese face Hollywood got familiar with. Action stars Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-fat and Jet Lee followed his footsteps. More and more ethnically Chinese faces were introduced to the silver screen around the world.

Symbols of China

Kung fu seems to be an element immediately associated with China.This also shows in films. The Karate Kid, starring Jackie Chan and actor Will Smiths son Jaden Smith, tells the story of how a boy, who was bullied at school, changed the course of his life after learning martial arts from a car mechanic (played by Chan). The film earned more than 1.6 billion yuan in ticket sales in China.

The Chinese language

Actor Bruce Willis showed his language skills in the film Red, where he said “A few years ago, I lived in Wuhan” in Chinese. This caused quite a stir in the theatres for Chinese audiences. Willis is not the only one who has spoken Chinese on the big screen. In Pearl Harbour, Alec Baldwin taught American soldiers how to say "I am an American " in Chinese. Nicolas Cage also delivered one of his most recognized lines “I prefer to shoot"in Chinese in Lord of War.

1. Why does Hollywood look East ?

A．Chinese film industry develops better.

B．Hollywood intends to attract more ticket buyers.

C．Hollywood finds it valuable to cooperate with China.

D．Chinese elements make a big difference to Hollywood.

2. Which Chinese actor did Hollywood first become familiar with ?

A．Chow Yun-fat

B．Jackie Chan

C．Bruce Lee

D．Will Smiths

3. Who spoke the lines in Chinese in Pearl Harbour ?

A．Bruce Willis

B．Alec Baldwin

C．Nicolas Cage

D．Jaden Smith