The earliest films were short, lasting only one minute or less. People could, for one cent, see simple action of trains, fire engines, parades(游行),crowds on city streets, and similar subject. Soon, 20-minute pictures of news items were being shown in theatres at the end of the regular stage show. Later, films used a new method (putting the beginning of one scene upon the end of the scene before) for magical effects and to tie a story together. In 1903 a film was made about a train robbery. Much of the action took place at the same time — the robbers escaping, the men meeting and planning to capture them — and the scenes shifted smoothly, back and forth from one scene to another instead of unnaturally showing each scene separately.
This was the early successful film in which scenes were filmed al different places and times and then combined to make a logical story. A short time later, theaters showed for five cents a whole hour’s entertainment of short films — comedy, travel, and drama. These films were simple and rough, and many were vulgar(粗俗的). Gradually, the tastes of the audiences improved as the techniques improved.
1.What do we know about the films before 1903?
A.Their subjects were very simple . B.They were all about stage shows.
C.They were long and very expensive. D.They had regular 20-minute news items.
2.Which film was the first to have a logical story?
A.The one about a train robbery. B.The one about actions of trains.
C.The one with a stage. D.The one with pictures of news.
3.What does the underlined word “ rough”mean?
A.In good condition. B.Unlucky.
C.Not carefully made. D.Humorous.
4.What can we infer from the last passage?
A.It was too difficult to see a drama at that time.
B.The audience tastes improved because films got longer.
C.The early films were filmed at the same place and time.
D.More techniques were used in film making as time went on.
5.Which is the best tile for the passage?
A.The Charm of Films B.The Early Films
C.Changing Films D.The Success of Films
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People eat more when they are glued to the television, and the more entertaining the program, the more they eat, according to a new research.
It seems that distracted(分心的)brains do not notice what the mouth is doing, said Dr Alan Hirsch, neurological director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago. Hirsch explored the effect of smell, taste and eating behaviors while watching TV by measuring the number of potato chip eaten.
Forty-five volunteers ate as many chips as they wanted while they watched programs by late- night talk show hosts David Letterman and Jay Leno. They were also given chips to eat when the television was off. Hirsh found people ate an average of 44 percent more chips while watching Letterman and 42 percent more while viewing Leno, than when they did not watch TV.
“If you can concentrate on how the food tastes you’ll eat less because you’ll feel full faster,” Hirsch said in an interview all the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Toronto. “So if that’s the case, let’s look at the opposite. What if you’re distracted? If you’re distracted, in theory then , eat more.”
Through his research at the foundation, Hirsch has helped people overcome the loss of sense and taste sensation, which typically results in weight gain became the brain does not know when it should stop eating.
The ventromedial nucleus(腹内侧核)in the hypothalamus(丘脑下部)where the so-called satiety (饱足)center is located, tells the body whether it is hungry or full. If it is stopped tricked the result can be changed in eating patterns, he said,“People who cook spaghetti all day don’t feel like eating spaghetti at the end of the day,” said Hirsch. “By being exposed to a smell all day long it’s tricking the hypothalamus.”
Volunteers were asked to concentrate on the sensory characteristics of the food such as taste and smell. Researchers say these sensory taste and smell, in addition to internal body changes, signal satiety. But when distracted, a person does not pay attention to either the body’s sensations of feeling full, or to the sensory characteristics of the food.
Many studies have linked obesity to watching television and that link is likely due to inactivity. But perhaps entertaining shows are also contributing. “If you want to lose weight, turn off the television or watch something boring,” Hirsch said.
1.What does the underlined word “glued to” in Para. l mean?
A.away from B.performing in C.close to D.lost in
2.How did Hirsch carry out the research?
A.By watching people eat. B.By interviewing people.
C.By counting how many chips people eat. D.By observing how people watch television.
3.What do Hirsch’s words in Para.6 mean?
A.They think spaghetti unhealthy. B.They have smelt spaghetti enough.
C.They don’t like eating spaghetti. D.Spaghetti has affected the hypothalamus.
4.What do we know from Hirsch’s study?
A.Inactivity is likely to make people fat.
B.Entertaining shows are the main causes of obesity.
C.The more concentration on food taste, the less you’ll eat.
D.The ventromedial nucleus can tell whether one is hungry or full.
5.What’s the main idea of this passage?
A.People eat more when watching TV. B.It is not good for our health to eat chips.
C.People enjoy eating while watching TV. D.How people can enjoy the TV programs.
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Body language refers to the nonverbal signals that we use to communicate.1.. From our facial expressions to our body movements, the things we don’t say can still tell us lots of information.
Understanding body language is important.2.. You should look at these signals as a group rather than focusing on a single action.
Covering the mouth may be an effort to be polite if the person is yawning or coughing, but it may also show that he tries to cover up a frown of disapproval.3., but smiles can also be read in many ways. A smile may be sincere, or it may be used to express false happiness, irony, or even anti-society.
4.:
Pursed(蹶起的)lips.
Tightening the lips might be an indicator(指示)of distaste, disapproval, or distrust.
Lip biting.
People sometimes bite their lips when they are worried, anxious, or stressed.
5.
When people want to hide an emotional reaction, they might cover their mouths in order to avoid showing smiles.
Turned up or down.
Slight changes in the mouth can also be tiny reflections of what a person is feeling. When the mouth is slightly turned up, it might mean that the person is feeling happy or optimistic. On the other hand, a slightly down-turned mouth can be an indicator of sadness, disapproval, or even suffering.
A.Change the mouth
B.Covering the mouth
C.We must understand some single signals
D.But it is also important to pay attention to other signals
E.Smiling is perhaps one of the greatest body language signals
F.These nonverbal signals make up a huge part of daily communication
G.When talking about body language, pay attention to the following mouth and lip signals
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Annie Griffiths is a National Geographic photographer (摄影师).She has taken pictures on almost every_________ in the world. Antarctica is the only continent Griffiths hasn’t_________yet.
Griffiths photographs are well known for their_________and high quality. They_________very different cultures and regions of the _________, Griffiths has photographed the ancient city of Petra (佩特拉城),Jordan, _________ the green landscapes of the Lake District (湖区)in England. Her pictures have also appeared in a book about_________places in North America.
Everywhere that Griffiths goes, she also takes pictures of _________. Griffiths has found ways to connect with people of all ages and nationalities even_________she does not speak their language .“The greatest privilege of my job is being allowed__________peoples lives.” she has said “The__________is like a passport, and I am often amazed at how__________people welcome me.”
Knowing how to break the__________has helped to make Griffiths a successful photographer, __________experts say that anyone can learn to__________with new people. When people speak the same language, greetings and small talk can make strangers feel more__________with each other. When People don’t speak the same language, a smile is __________.
Remember: the next time you look at a beautiful__________, you might be looking at the work of Annie Griffiths. And next time you __________ a new person, don’t be afraid to break the ice. The connection you make could be very __________.
1.A.town B.continent C.lake D.people
2.A.known B.explained C.seen D.introduced
3.A.skill B.reaction C.humor D.beauty
4.A.show B.perform C.observe D.support
5.A.city B.world C.lake D.book
6.A.although B.as well as C.apart from D.therefore
7.A.major B.strange C.natural D.chemical
8.A.people B.children C.lakes D.countries
9.A.then B.now C.as D.when
10.A.into B.through C.to D.for
11.A.camera B.life C.language D. nation
12.A.seriously B.quickly C.peacefully D.fortunately
13.A.thought B.ice C.link D.power
14.A.or B.so C.still D.but
15.A.help B.make C.connect D.deal
16.A.comfortable B.grateful C.careful D.patient
17.A.general B.interesting C.special D.beneficial
18.A.female B.scene C.photo D.land
19.A.touch B.notice C.find D.meet
20.A.honest B.unusual C.rewarding D.strong
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翻译
1.这本词典是为初学者编的.(intend)
2.她们有说有笑地走进教室.(v+ing作状语)
3.戴太阳镜的那个男人是导演.(v+ing作定语)
4.她们很可能会赢得这场比赛.(likely)
5.This character was a social failure but was loved for his optimism and determination to overcome all difficulties.
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假定你是李华，学校英语俱乐部准备举办以“幽默”为主题的活动准备邀请外教Mr Smith做个讲座，请给他写封邀请信。要点如下：
1.活动时间：2020年6月30日；
2.参加人员：英语爱好者；
3.活动意义：培养幽默感，保持乐观的人生态度。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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阅读短文,根据短文内容写出一篇60词左右的内容摘要.
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap.
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t talk with your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a belter and happier person. It is worth having a try.
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