1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适合的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.

Oh , Jia Ling,    1     nice a girl! Despite the trouble in life, she has captured the hearts of many with her warm personality.

YOLO(You Only Live Once), directed by Jia, hit the screen on the first day of the lunar Loong year , raising audience's     2     (aware) of strength and bravery. Jia is a girl withdrawn from society in the movie , but this changes when something magic happens , she meets a boxing coach (played by Lei Jiayin). Finally,     3     his help, she gets her life back on track.

The story behind YOLO is that Jia stepped away from the public while filming it, and along with rumors that the actress lost 110 pounds,    4     is unbelievable!

It was not until she finished the movie     5     Jia shared a personal message on Tiktok , admitting it. Not long ago, some die-hard fans interviewed     6     (agree) that Jia Ling is second to none in her willpower.

YOLO is an interesting movie about how people find and learn to love     7     (they). "There is a past me and a new me in the movie. I hope you like them both. With so many fans     8     (support) me, I will do all I can     9     (overcome) the hardships in life. Even in the hardest time, there is     10     (definite) a light at the end of the tunnel."

2 . 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。

A TV series named “Blossoms Shanghai” has become one of the most talked-about topics in China. Released in both Mandarin and the Shanghai dialect in late December 2023, it     1     (show) on different platforms these days.

The series,     2     popularity is growing, is set in Shanghai in the 1990s, a period filled with opportunity and hope. It centers around a young man named A Bao who rode the wave of     3     (economy) reforms. With the development of the story, not only     4     the play attract many viewers, but also visiting the locations featured in it     5     (immediate) becomes a trend. A Bao’s long-term private room at the Peace Hotel,     6     (price) at $80 per night in the series, has become a hot-ticket item.

The ZhiZhen Yuan restaurant in the TV series gets     7     (it) inspiration from Tai Sheng Yuan, a restaurant located on Huanghe Road, which has appeared as a new hot spot for residents and tourists alike. Certain place names in the story also catch people’s imagination. “Blossoms” city-walk routes, which allow visitors     8     (check) in at locations such as Huanghe Road and the Peace Hotel, pass through places that remind people     9     old Shanghai. This unique mixture of on-screen attractiveness and real-world exploration has created a new cultural phenomenon (现象),     10     (leave) a long-lasting mark on the city’s landscape.

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Believe it or not, a group of US teens could perform The Mermaid, a classical Chinese play for children, fully in Chinese. The 15 US teens,     1     (age) between 12 and 17, stood out from more than 200 children and spent almost two years     2     (practise), according to Chen Suhan, director and producer of the play’s US version. The show’s success is thanks     3     the China-US Youth Theater Exchange Program. The program combines theater and Chinese language learning to promote language education and youth     4     (exchange) between China and the US. “All the kids     5     (work) so hard over the last two years, and I feel so proud to see their amazing performance,” Chen said. For American teens, coming to China to perform a Chinese play is     6     unforgettable experience. “Theater for children and young people     7     (be) a ‘world language’ that enables children of different countries and race     8     (communicate) without words. Theater for children and young people is the seed of innocence,       9     (kind) and beauty. It is also the seed of love, culture and friendship     10     brings beauty,” remarked Feng Li, president of China National Theater for Children.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is Teddy Jones?

A．A doctor.

B．An actor.

C．A reporter.

2. What happened to the main character?

A．He suffered from cancer.

B．He got married to a girl.

C．He wanted to be a doctor.

3. What can we learn from the dialogue?

A．TV audiences know many famous doctors.

B．Barbara played a role on the TV show.

C．Teddy liked the role he played very much.

5 . 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。

Not only did Michelle Yeoh claim her first Oscar win for the hit film Everything Everywhere All At Once, but she did it while making history as the first Asian woman     1    (win) Best Actress.

    2    , her road is paved with obstacles. And she is not hesitant in raising awareness about prejudice she     3    (encounter) throughout her career. She has been an actor for nearly 40 years, but it’s taken the huge success of Everything Everywhere All At Once to elevate her to a new height of fame and recognition. Her tremendous performance as Evelyn,     4     Asian-American immigrant mother struggling to make ends meet finally     5    (reveal) her personal appeal and     6    (exception) talent to the rest of the world.

Yeoh took the stage to deliver a touching speech with advice to never give up on your dreams. She dedicated her win     7     “the Asian community and anyone     8     has ever been identified as a     9    (minor)”. For all the little boys and girls who look like me     10    (watch) tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. And ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you’re ever past your prime.”

6 . Award-winning author Judy Blume’s novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, a book about the challenges of growing up and figuring out who you are, has been popular for more than 50 years. For the first time, it has been turned into a film, which arrives in movie theatres on April 28.

The story in the book and the movie is set in the 1970s. It is told from the perspective (视角) of 11-year-old Margaret Simon, a sixth grader faced with going to a new school, making new friends, family drama, and most notably, puberty(when a child’s body becomes an adult body). She is also trying to figure out her own religious beliefs. In private, Margaret addresses God with questions about her life. The novel has been a bestseller for decades, but it is also one of the most forbidden books in the US. Some people think the book’s coverage of puberty is not age-appropriate. Another concern is about the way Christianity is described. The film’s writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig, a longtime fan of the story, told The Week Junior that the movie is faithful to the book.

Margret is played by Abby Ryder Fortson, who was about the same age as her character during filming. She told The Week Junior she first read the novel when she was auditioning (试镜) for the movie. Afterward, she recalled, “I said to my dad, ‘How did someone write a book about this experience and make it so honest and so true?’ I loved the book so much.”

Craig wants the film to make audiences laugh and for them to see themselves in Margaret and her friends. “There’s something about watching someone else do the embarrassing things that you do that’s really funny—also a great relief that you’re not the only one,”she said.

1. What is true about Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret ?

A．The movie is extremely popular.

B．It was written by Margaret.

C．It was turned into a film 50 years ago.

D．It is about problems in the process of growth.

2. What has caused an argument among readers of the book?

A．Margaret’s religious beliefs.

B．How Margaret deals with her problems.

C．The description of puberty.

D．The cover of the book.

3. How does the writer illustrate “the movie is faithful to the book”?

A．By giving an example.

B．By making a comparison.

C．By giving a definition.

D．By showing its effect.

4. What’s Graig’s purpose in making this film?

A．To bring Margaret to life.

B．To learn from Margaret.

C．To embarrass the audience.

D．To amuse the audience.

7 . 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.

8 . 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。

The 39-episode drama The Knockout (狂飙)     1     (base) on real-life cases of organized crime has been     2     (heat) discussed by national lawmakers, political advisers and cultural experts. It also prompted them to call for more high-quality work to be produced to create a sound environment for the culture of the rule of the law.

It tells the story of a police officer’s 20-year journey in combating such crime, and also     3     (show) the rise and fall of underworld     4     (figure) and corrupt (贪污的) officials. “It’s good     5     (see) this drama receive huge attention and applause from the public. Its creation and broadcast are part of a process to educate the producers and audience about the rule of a law.” said Jiang Shengnan,     6     is also a scriptwriter. Even though more than a month     7     (pass) since the series ended, discussion continues on china’s social media plaforms.     8     excited the public is that it received a rating of 8.5 out of 10 on Douban,     9     of the country’s most visited review platforms.

“Its     10     (popular)not only lies in people’s increasing demand for the rule of law, but also in the professional guidance of the judicial authorities and their strict review of relevant works.” Experts said.

9 . In recent years, Hollywood has been trying to catch the eyes of Chinese audience by showing the elements of Chinese culture. In Roland Emmerich’s latest sci-fi disaster movie Moonfall, many Chinese elements are presented to Chinese viewers. Several conversations in the Chinese language are included in them.     1    

Moonfall tells about how a team of heroes try to save the Earth from a disaster.

Emmerich has already been famous.     2    , because he used easily noticeable Chinese elements. One movie lover, Zhao, is interested in the re-entry capsule (太空舱) used at the end of the team’s task in the film. It is similar to the one that has appeared in TV programs showing the successful landing of Chinese spacemen after their tasks in space. “     3    . This not only shows the solidarity (团结) of humans, but also shows the country’s international influence, ”Zhao said.

    4    . The influence of China’s science and technology is growing too. Those are the reasons why Chinese elements can appear in Hollywood movies. The size of the Chinese market is another reason. In 2021, the total box office takings hit around $7. 4 billion, and the total number of screens reached 82, 248.

With the Chinese elements, Moonfall has easily interested Chinese audience. Rao, founder of the Future Affairs Administration, however, pointed out that most Hollywood movies are not properly introducing the elements of Chinese culture.     5     Market observers expressed the hope that Hollywood will gain a deeper understanding of China to present Chinese elements better.

A．Two skilled spacemen are included

B．China’s national strength is growing quickly

C．But the new movie has made him get more attention

D．He added that there is still some room for improvement

E．The Chinese are working together in the face of a danger

F．He has appeared in such a movie as 2012, which has drawn the crowds

G．The conversations take place between a US boy and a Chinese exchange student

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The sci-fi movie The Wandering Earth Ⅱ has attracted great attention these days. Many of the movie audiences praise it a lot and almost every one of them     1     (strike) with the science and technology in it,     2     (particular) the space elevators (电梯) that send people to space.

The key to     3     (build) space elevators is to find a super strong material that can be used as the elevator cable (缆绳). The material needs to maintain good     4     (perform) when exposed to special conditions in space. It might be many years     5     space elevators could actually become a reality. Still, the discussion of this technology itself accurately reflects the ambition of humans in the research and development of material science.

Over the past weeks, many audiences     6     (show) great interest in the details and technologies in the movie.     7     number of scientists and researchers joined online discussions in an attempt     8     (explain) the possibilities of the technologies in the movie.

The movie’s science consultant said, “Discussions on the movie not only show support for Chinese movies     9     fire more people’s enthusiasm (热情) for science and technology and give them a chance to get to know     10     (relate) knowledge of science and technology behind the movie.”