1 . 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.

2 . Which film does Mary want to see?

A．Ordinary Angels.

B．Bob Marley: One Love.

C．Kung Fu Panda 4.

3 . Theatre shows for you

The Drifters Girl

Location: Garrick Theatre

Time: May 4, 2022-Jan. 26, 2023

Beverley Knight is back in the West End and she’s found an unlikely vehicle for her talents-anew musical about an all-male singing group The Drifters. The Drifters Girl centres on the woman behind the band, Faye Treadwell, who was the first African-American female music manager and helped push the group to be a hit over three decades.

Love’s Labour’s Lost

Location: Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Time: May 16 - Dec. 30, 2022

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has won applause for its production of Shakespeare’s lighthearted and funny play Love’s Labour’s Lost. With songs by Michael Friedman and directed by Kenneth Branagh, Love’s Labour’s Lost is about young love, with an unexpected ending.

Lost Origin

Location: Almeida Theatre

Time: May 21 - Dec. 4, 2022

This immersive (沉浸式) theatre show from Factory 42 and the Almeida Theatre is hard to entirely understand without actually seeing it. As an exploration of what the future of the performance might be, lost Origin sees audiences tasked with solving a mystery (奥秘) inside a dark web marketplace.

Samskara

Location: Fortune Theatre

Time: May 8-Nov. 26, 2022

Combining physical theatre, hip-hop dance with text, Samshara is a new play written and directed by Lanre Malaolu that describes the lives of four generations of African-Americans, trying to make their way in a world that tells them they must be strong.

1. Where can you enjoy a show on New Year’s Day?

A．Fortune Theatre.	B．Garrick Theatre.
C．Royal Shakespeare Theatre.	D．Almeida Theatre.

2. What do we know about Love’s Labour’s Lost?

A．It’s about Shakespeare’s life.	B．It’s directed by Michael Friedman.
C．It’s likely to be a comedy.	D．It will be shown in the RSC.

3. Which show is about the history of some individuals` struggle?

A．Samskara.	B．Love’s Labour’s Lost.
C．The Drifters Girl.	D．Lost Origin.

4 . 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.

5 . Since we were kids, we’ve been taught the difference between good and evil. But the world is not black and white anymore, even in the realm of movies. Here are reasons why we’re so captured by those “bad guys”.

Villains (反派主角) are realistic. Studies have proven that we are more likely to sympathize with characters who are similar to us. Good guys are often portrayed in movies as nearly perfect, and it’s hard to relate to them. We all have our own imperfections and a dark side. So, villains are often more realistic than good guys are.

At the same time, modern antagonists aren’t 100% evil. They’re complex and troubled characters who have their own story. Everyone hates Dolores Umbridge from the Harry Potter movies because she’s unreasonably ill-natured. There’s no story and no logic behind her behavior. She’s just self-serving. But many antagonists actually have their point which we see, and often even accept. We see what they’re going through and what they’re thinking, and we can’t help but empathize with them.

We’re curious about them. Every time we see a person acting bad or weird, we want to know why. And that makes us eager to know more about them, about their past, and about what they’re even thinking. They’re controversial, and we like to analyze these characters and their actions. They’re not pure evil, and modern movies do a good job of emphasizing this. There’s something that made them evil or something that won’t let them be good. There’s some internal conflict constantly going on within the character that we just find fascinating.

Villains are unpredictable. We never know what will happen to the villain. And that makes us care about them during the whole story. It’s what gets us hooked on watching them through to the end. Also, you can’t predict their actions. There are not many options aside from the right thing to do for the hero. But there’re many absolutely crazy possibilities for the villain that we couldn’t come up with even in our wildest dreams. And this makes us interested in watching them.

1. According to paragraphs 2~3, why are we attracted by antagonists?

A．They are unreasonably evil.	B．They are easier to understand.
C．They actually behave morally.	D．They are powerful and cool.

2. What can we infer from the 4th paragraph?

A．Modern movies are good at beautifying villains.

B．Villains’ bright sides make us curious about them.

C．Hidden factors shape villains into the evil.

D．Evil arises when goodness is hidden.

3. What does the underlined phrase “hooked on” in paragraph 5 mean?

A．Addicted to.

B．Isolated from.

C．Discouraged from.

D．Distracted from.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Differences between Villains and Heroes

B．The Complexity of Villains

C．The Characteristics of Villains

D．The Attractions of Villains

6 . 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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

The groundbreaking Shaoxing Opera     1     (adapt), New Dragon Gate Inn, appeals to a new generation and revitalizes (振兴) the ancient art form for contemporary lifestyles.

In a specially     2     (design) studio theater in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province, a world of jianghu     3     (bring) to life by a traditional Shaoxing Opera performance last week. Six actresses delivered     4     excellent show, which lasted two hours and 10 minutes.

The audience sat very close to the performers,     5     (enjoy) a unique and fascinating viewing experience.

Upon leaving the theater, these audience members felt a sense of satisfaction that encouraged them     6    (share) short clips (片段) of the performance online.

Based on the 1992 classic martial arts film of the same name, the Shaoxing Opera presentation shows spectacular artistic skills,     7     (successful) catching the interest of a younger audience by combining traditional Chinese opera     8     modern theater models and dramatic concepts.

As the play has gained popularity, Chen Lijun,     9     plays the important supporting role of Jia Ting, has become a social media sensation (引起轰动的人). Nicknamed the “Jade-faced Man”, Jia’s     10     (attract) appearance and good stage presence have got more attention.

7 . 请听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man suggest seeing at first?

A．A circus.

B．A musical.

C．A comedy.

2. Which of the following is launched last week?

A．The Dancing Queen.

B．Take It or Leave It.

C．Sweet Dating.

3. How does the woman feel about the romantic comedy the man mentions?

A．It’s funny.

B．It’s boring.

C．It’s old.

4. What do the speakers decide to do at last?

A．Attend a club.

B．Enjoy the clowns.

C．See a silent film.

8 . Choosing which movie to watch sometimes is hard. There are many ways that people decide to choose which movie to watch. Which is the best way or how do you choose a movie to watch? Look at these films and choose the best one.

Rated (2016)

137 min       comedy, Drama

Maggie must find the courage to own up to her behavior when she wakes to find every adult has received a YELP-like star rating floating over their head.   While most every adult has a shining 4 and 5 stars, Maggie’s got just 2.5 .

Director : John Fortson

Kong: skull Island (2017)

118 min       Action, Adventure, Fantasy

After The Vietnam War, a team of scientists explores an uncharted (未标注的) island in the Pacific, getting into the territory (领土) of the Mighty Kong, and must fight to escape an original Eden.

Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Personal shopper (2016)

105 min     Mystery, Thriller

A personal shopper in Paris refuses to leave the city until she makes contact with her twin brother who previously died there. Her life becomes more complicated when a mysterious person contacts her via text message .

Director: Olivier Assayas

The Great wall (I) (2016)

103 min     Action, Adventure, Fantasy

In ancient China, a group of European soldier encounter a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a team of odd creatures.

Director: Yimou Zhang

1. In which section of a magazine is this text probably taken from?

A．Entertainments

B． Education

C．Sports and Games

D． Technologies.

2. What happened in the film Kong: Skull Island?

A．A man manages to get a shining 4 and 5 stars.

B．A group of people arrive at an unknown island.

C．European soldiers encounter a secret army

D．A woman wants to contact with her dead brother

3. Which would you choose if you’re interested in films of mysteries?

A．Rated

B．Kong :   Skull Island .

C．Personal shopper

D．The Great Wall   (I)

9 .

Dates: 30th July ~8th August Mon. ~Fri., 10 a. m., 7 p. m. Sat. ~ Sun. 10 a. m., 2 p.m., 7 p. m. Venue: Esplanade Theater Duration: 1.5 hours Ticket prices: $ 25 per child or adult (day shows) $ 35 per child or adult (evening shows) Family Packages: $ 85 for 4 tickets (10 a. m. ,2 p. m. shows) $ 120 for 4 tickets (7 p. m. shows) Late comer Policy: Please arrive early. Late comers will not be allowed to enter until a proper break in the shows. Children: As courtesy to other audience members, children below three years old will not be allowed in. Contact: Phone number 8897659 Fax 8897656

1. How many days will the show be on?

A．For 10 days.	B．For 12 days.
C．For 15 days.	D．For 18 days.

2. If a family of four go to the theater in the evening, they have to pay at least ______ dollars for the tickets.

A．85

B．100

C．120

D．140

3. ______ are not allowed to enter the theater.

A．Later comers	B．Adults without children
C．School students	D．Kids below three years old

4. What information can’t be found in the advertisement?

A．The name of the show.	B．The name of the director.
C．The telephone number.	D．The name of the theater.

10 . National Geographic Explorer Malaika Vaz knew from early on that she was destined for adventure. “I was someone who spent a lot of time outdoors,” Vaz says. Among her childhood experiences, she recalls expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, climbing mountains, scuba diving, and windsurfing.

“In my late teens,” Vaz says, “I began to feel like adventure didn’t really mean anything if there wasn’t an intent to protect the natural spaces we were exploring in.” She began to seek an outlet that would both satisfy her desire for adventure and allow her to support the protection of the species and ecosystems.

Vaz had an interest in the medium of film, and decided to pursue a career in wildlife filmmaking. Today Vaz wears many hats in the filmmaking world, as a documentary director, producer, writer, and presenter.

After falling in love with mantas off the coast of her home, she discovered they were being hunted illegally and she dressed herself as a seafood trader to get as close as possible to the issue. She traced traffickers back to many parts of the world to figure out why mantas were being killed. She shares the challenges of going undercover to produce Peng Yu Sai, her Green Oscar-nominated film on the matter.

The subjects that grab her attention, Vaz admits, cover a wide range. And while she’s been asked to define her focus, she prefers variety, and argues that issues she pinpoints are more interrelated than they may appear.

Her work doesn’t stop at recording important stories-she’s also on top of follow-through, ensuring the message is heard. Vaz and her team work with scientists and policy makers to amplify the message of the films they work on.

From Vaz’s perspective, real improvement in the way the planet is cared for lies in the capable hands of many from various backgrounds. “The truth is that we don’t need ten really passionate, committed environmentalists. We need one hundred or one million people who can do a little bit in that field and change things within their ability.”

1. Which of the following helped Vaz combine adventure with nature protection?

A．Wildlife film-making.	B．Free lifestyle.
C．Childhood experience.	D．Outdoor activities.

2. What does the film Peng Yu Sai mention?

A．Vaz’s home on the coast.	B．Vaz’s experience of mountain climbing.
C．The history of Green Oscar.	D．The illegal hunting of mantas.

3. What really matters in protecting our planet according to Vaz?

A．The backgrounds of policy makers.	B．The influence of films.
C．The guidance from environmentalists.	D．The combined efforts of people.

4. Which of the following best describes Vaz?

A．Enthusiastic but careless.	B．Adventurous and insightful.
C．Knowledgeable but proud.	D．Humorous and patient.