1 . Is a moviegoer different than a movie-lover? I’d say so. You can love a movie by watching it at home.
I’ve thought about two views of the moviegoer lately.
The first view comes from Roland Barthes. Most often, his moviegoers don’t go to the movies for a distinct purpose.
The second view comes from the Clark Theater manager, Bruce Trinz. When people go to the movies they go for a certain personal motive. They may want to forget something, or escape from the lives they are leading. Or they may want to see a film they liked years ago.
A.Whatever motive they have |
B.To be a moviegoer, you have to go out |
C.The movie also puts them somewhere else |
D.They are instead wrapped up in themselves |
E.Because moviegoers go in search of beauty |
F.Moviegoers may be hopelessly addicted to the movies |
G.It’s something to do with a response to leisure, free time |
1. What is the main reason why the woman loves Taylor Swift?
A.Taylor’s songs. |
B.Taylor’s hometown. |
C.Taylor’s appearance. |
A.In the news. |
B.On the Internet. |
C.At the concert. |
3 . Consisting of 39 episodes, the drama Knockout (狂飙) was directed by Xu Jizhou in 2021. It stars actors Zhang Songwen and Zhang Yi, who respectively play a fishmonger-turned-gang boss and a devoted police officer, recounting how they turn from friends to enemies over a period of two decades. Not only does it become a hit in China,
Set against the background of two decades of major social development in China and progress in it law-enforcement methods and capabilities, the story earned 8.6 points out of 10 on Douban and has won the market largely,
The show’s popularity index has reached 11,800—normally, 8000 marks a hit—on iQiyi.
A.for it’s an in-depth examination of the complexity of humanity. |
B.it was released on Feb 1 and reported by some domestic media. |
C.it has also been streamed overseas and translated to more than eight subtitled languages. |
D.However, he is bullied by two villains (恶棍) frequently and can’t do anything about it. |
E.Many viewers spent their Spring Festival holiday following the Suspense-filled drama. |
F.He makes people believe that even the darkest corner can be brightened by a glimmer of light. |
G.The company believes the drama’s success can be attributed to creative writing and the multifaceted characters. |
1. When did the man get the tickets?
A.On Monday. | B.On Friday. | C.On Sunday. |
A.Excited. | B.Sad. | C.Pressured. |
A.Spain. | B.Russia. | C.Switzerland. |
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。
A new adaptation of Chinese mythological stories has won the heart of audiences with its distinctive style. The animation series, Yao—Chinese Folktales,
The series, co-produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio and Bilibili, is
Li Zao, general producer, said it was impossible
A realistic drama A Lifelong Journey has become a huge hit on TV and online recently.
Adapted
The show’s director Li Lu,
A.The actor greeted the actress with a loud cheer. |
B.The actress paid much attention to the actor. |
C.The audience became excited when they saw the actor. |
D.The actress was warmly welcomed by the audience. |
8 . The new TV series Joy of Life is a hit, scoring 8/10 among the most critical reviewers of Douban, a Chinese social networking service website. The series premiered(首映)on Tencent Video and iQiyi(online video platforms)on November 26,2019.
But how would you feel if Tencent Video and iQiyi allowed anyone to pay an extra fee to see a show’s upcoming episodes(集)ahead of schedule? The two of China’s biggest video streaming platforms decided to allow users to pay an extra fee on top of their subscription(订阅)to get advanced access to episodes of Qing Yu Nian(Joy of Life). Monthly subscriptions for Tencent Video cost 15 yuan(US$ 2.14)and iQiyi charges 19 yuan(US$ 2.71). Under the new policy, users could pay 50 yuan(US$ 7.14)to always stay six episodes ahead in Qing Yu Nian. Alternatively, watching a single episode in advance costs 3 yuan(US$ 0.43).
Users are mad about Tencent Video’s and iQiyi’s extra fees on top of subscriptions. On Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, tags related to the two platforms’ pricing policies repeatedly recurred on trending searches, where many people were found complaining about the platforms being greedy and called for the audience to boycott the policy.
The policy also drew criticism from People’s Daily. The state-owned newspaper said the platforms “have bad table manners” and “drain the pond to fish and burn the woods to hunt,” which are Chinese idioms used to describe someone focusing on quick profits as opposed to long-term interests. People’s Daily also said the sites look down upon on users’ rights. ” Two lawyers apparently agreed. The lawyers, who claim to be users of Tencent Video and iQiyi, started two separate cases, saying that they violated users’ rights.
But some experts don’t think the new pricing rules are unreasonable. Zhu Wei, a professor at the China University of Political Science and Law, argued in an article that charging outside subscriptions are value-added services and don’t violate the law. But Zhu added that the platforms are at fault for not properly informing users about the policy in advance.
In the face of extreme competition and perhaps an ambitious business model, China’s streaming giants are hoping that additional charges could turn their luck around. But judging by the pushback on social media, it may not be so easy. It’s hoped that the next stage of this streaming war is a little more friendly.
1. According to the new policy,how much will the subscribers pay in total if they want to watch six episodes on Tencent Video in advance?A.50 yuan. | B.18 yuan. | C.65 yuan. | D.69 yuan. |
A.Indifferent. | B.Neutral. | C.Favorable. | D.Critical. |
A.Appear. | B.Perform. | C.Attract. | D.Serve. |
A.A well-received TV play. | B.An actor loved by the audience. |
C.A debatable charging policy. | D.A TV play worthy of money. |
9 . Tips on Presentation Skills
Even with a snappy (漂亮的)opening, after 10 minutes, most audiences will lose 75 percent of their listening capacity.
Effective speakers understand that wandering presentations are impossible to understand and are guaranteed to lose an audience. Behind every powerful speech is a solid outline matching with the goal of the presentation. One basic structure is an “open,body and close” approach.
Nonverbal communication, such as dress and gestures,can dramatically influence the acceptance of a presentation. A speaker's dress should match his audience and the significance of the event. For example, a speaker presenting to a corporate audience should wear a suit. Dress specifics will vary from speaker to speaker, but the key is choosing clothes that enhance(增加),not distract,from the message.
A.If used correctly,technology can help keep audience's interest. |
B.This can't happen if a speaker is too worried about his/her own reaction. |
C.If the goal is to inform,information may be structured by cause and effect |
D.Voice tone and speed are well-known topics when it comes to presentation skills. |
E.It means a speaker must work throughout the speech to draw listeners into the presentation. |
F.Message acceptance is a two-way communication process and requires audience agreement. |
G.And keep movement close to the body to ensure gestures are emphasizing key points but not distracting from the message. |
10 . Last weekend was terrible for awards ceremonies. The BAFTAS,defined by a painful monologue(独角戏)from Joanna Lumley, was watched by 500,000 fewer people than last year. Meanwhile,the number of 18﹣to 49-year-olds watching the Grammys has reached an all-time low.
Don't expect the Oscars to fare any better;they have lost millions of viewers since 2014. Add to the fact that comparatively few people have watched most of the nominated films and you have got a ratings time bomb.
Viewers are deserting awards shows in groups and something needs to be done. But what?Reorganize them to celebrate really popular work?That's what the Oscars put forward last year when it suggested a best popular film category﹣and it was swiftly booed(喝倒彩)out of town.
Another option would be to shorten the length of the ceremonies, but this won't work either. The Oscars recently announced plans to hide several categories in ad breaks,and the anger in some quarters(the cinematographers, makeup artists and editors who this year won't get their moment on the small screen)has been obvious.
What else can they do? Fewer songs? Shorter speeches? An In Memoriam section that consists of the words: "People die: get over it"?
Fortunately, I have the perfect solution: don't televise awards shows. Just don't do it. Awards shows are the opposite of good television. They're too long and too boring because of regular and repeated patterns and too self﹣important. And by God, we should have learned by now not to give celebrities any more attention than they already have. It just makes them think that we want to hear them giving out half﹣baked opinions about Donald Trump and Brexit.
I'm not suggesting that the awards shows shouldn't happen. I'm just saying that the awards should be announced in the form of a press release at the end of the ceremony, followed by a handful of You Tube clips showing some nice outfits and a couple of speeches. That's how most of us consume them now anyway.
1. Why does the writer mention the BAFTAS and the Grammys?A.To introduce the topic of the article. |
B.To support the topic of the paragraph. |
C.To attract the readers' attention. |
D.To make comparison with the Oscars. |
A.The best popular film category. |
B.The best actress. |
C.The reorganized Oscars. |
D.The deserted awards show. |
A.Awards shows are better if shortened. |
B.Awards shows are excellent television. |
C.Awards shows are important to us. |
D.Awards shows should be shown in another form. |
A.The bright future of awards shows. |
B.What terrible awards shows. |
C.Stopping the television of awards shows. |
D.Boycott attention to celebrities. |