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THE MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIES OF 2020

Welcome to the year when your patience finally pays off. The movies 2020 is offering have us almost hyperventilating - mostly because it feels like we’ve been waiting forever for many of them to land in theaters.

The Grudge

Directed by: Nicolas Pesce

Opening on: January 3,2020

A remake of the American remake of the Japanese horror favorite, Grudge once again focuses on a vengeful ghost with a long memory. Critical darling Andrea Riseborough stars, and director Nicolas Pesce has some form: critics called his The Eyes of My Mother a haunting slasher.

Weathering with You

Directed by: Makoto Shinkai

Opening on: January 17,2020

The latest animated adventure from Makoto Shinkai, the acclaimed director of Your Name, centers on a pair of teens, one of whom can control the weather, who meet and form a bond with each other, before one of them reveals a secret that will change both of them forever.

The Gentlemen

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Opening on: January 24,2020

After a bit of a departure with 2019’s live-action Aladdin remake, Guy Ritchie returns to his roots with this British gangster tale about an American expat ( Matthew McConaughey) with a weed empire in London whose imminent retirement from the business spawns a criminal free-for-all for his territory. Fans of Ritchie’s early work are excited to see him at the helm of another crime caper, and it’s hard to beat the sight of a slimy-looking Hugh Grant playing against type’

The Rhythm Section

Directed by: Reed Morano

Opening on: January 31,2020

Blake Lively stars in the latest troubled female assassin movie, based on the eponymous novel by Mark Burnell. She plays Stephanie Patrick, a plane crash survivor who wants to get to the bottom of the disaster that killed her family and discovers it was no accident, which sets her on a path of revenge.

1.Who is a horror movie director?

A.Nicolas Pesce. B.Makoto Shinkai.

C.Guy Ritchie. D.Reed Morano.

2.Which movie is adapted from a novel?

A.The Grudge. B.Weathering with You.

C.The Gentlemen. D.The Rhythm Section.

3.What can we infer from the text?

A.The Grudge is the first remake of a Japanese movie.

B.Weathering with You may appeal to children.

C.The Gentlemen is based on a real story.

D.Blake Lively’s parents were murdered.

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The most anticipated films of 2018

Thanks to movies like Wolf Warrior 2, Never Say Die, Youth, The Fate of the Furious an Dangal, the 2017 box office gross (票房收入) has reached new heights. Meanwhile, audience have been fed up with Hollywood’s long dependence on sequel (续集) films. A lack of origin stories has been criticized for a while.

As we embrace the new year, let’s look to the future, and the most anticipated films in t following year.

Guardians of The Tomb

Country: China and Australia

Release Date: Jan 19, 2018

Director: Kimble Rendall

Stars: Li Bingbing, Kellan Lutz, Wu Chun, Kelsey Grammer

An innocent discovery of a well-preserved mummified Emperor from 200 BC China unearths a 2000-year-old nightmare — a secret that should have remained buried.

Monster Hunt 2

Country: China

Release Date: Feb 16, 2018

Director: Raman Hui

Stars: Bai Baihe, Jing Boran, Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Monster Hunt was a huge commercial success, breaking numerous box office records. The film took place in the distant past, when the human race existed alongside the Monster race. Monster Hunt 2 is the sequel of it.

Avengers: Infinity War

Country: United States Release

Date: May 4, 2018

Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Josh Brolin, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Evans

The upcoming American superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers, is the sequel to 2012’s Marvel’s the Avengers and 2015’s Avengers.

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

Country: United States

Release Date: July 13, 2018

Director: Genndy Tartakovsky

Stars: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, David Spade

This 3D animated cartoon movie, the sequel of Hotel Transylvania 2, is a fantasy-comedy for your whole family to enjoy.

1.What the first two films have in common is that _______.

A. they are produced by Chinese companies only

B. they are sequels of their former ones

C. they are released in the same month

D. they are related to stories from the past

2.A fan of Marvel Comics would probably go to see ________.

A. Monster Hunt 2

B. Avengers: Infinity War

C. Guardians of The Tomb

D. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

3.Which of the following is true about the film Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation?

A. Robert Downey Jr. stars in it.

B. It is directed by Adam Sandler.

C. It is suitable for the whole family to see.

D. You can see it in the first half of the year.

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Movies are the most popular form of entertainment for millions of people. We go to the movies to escape our normal everyday existence and to experience a life more exciting than our own. Whatever our plan is in 2020, we can't miss these great movies!

PG-13| 131 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Metascore: 8.0

A detective investigates the death of the male head of a strange and aggressive family.

Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis

Votes: 225,361| Gross: $165.36M

R | 132 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Metascore: 8.6

A poor family, the Kims, cheat their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks. But their easy life gets complex when their trick is threatened with exposure.

Director: Bong Joon Ho | Stars: Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee, Yeo-jeong Jo, Woo-sik Choi

Votes: 315,193 | Gross: $53.37M

R | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Metascore: 8.5

In Gotham City, a party clown and ambitious comedian dreams of making the world laugh. But living with his mother and suffering from a compulsive laughter disorder, he only feels isolated and ignored. What's worse, he can't engage with the world at all.

Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy

Votes: 715,341 | Gross: $335.45M

R | 148 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Metascore:7.1

A couple travels to Sweden to visit a rural hometown's fabled mid-summer festival. What begins as a peaceful retreat (静休) quickly changes into an increasingly violent and unusual competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

Director: Ari Aster | Stars: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, Vilhelm Blomgren, William Jackson Harper

Votes: 127,505 | Gross: $27.33M

1.Which of the following movies has the most votes?

A.Knives Out. B.Gisaengchung.

C.Joker. D.Midsommar.

2.What can be learned from the text?

A.Gisaengchung is the longest movie.

B.The Metascore of Midsommar is 8.6.

C.Knives Out is directed by Todd Phillips.

D.The gross ticket sale of Joker is more than $300M.

3.Which movies are about life changes?

A.Knives Out & Joker. B.Knives Out & Gisaengchung.

C.Gisaengchung & Midsommar. D.Joker & Midsommar.

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Movies in 2018

The past year was a big year in the world of art and culture. Here is a list of the top movies last year.

Black Panther

Release time: February

The month of February brought movie lovers Black Panther, the superhero movie from Marvel Comics. The film tells the story of an imaginary African nation called Wakanda. The film earned critical praise and a lot of money. In fact, it has become the 12th highest-earning film of all time worldwide.

A Star is Born

Release time: October

In October, the world saw singer Lady Gaga change herself completely on the silver screen. Gaga starred opposite Bradley Cooper in the movie A Star is Born. The film was met with much public excitement and earned $100 million in US theaters in just 12 days. The film and its stars are widely expected to receive Oscar nominations (提名).

Bohemian Rhapsody

Release time: November

November brought the release of the film Bohemian Rhapsody. It tells the story of Queen, the British rock group that rose to worldwide fame in the 1970s. While the film has not received high marks from critics, music lovers around the world seem pleased. The film made $ 600 million in its first five weeks, making it the most successful music biographical film ever.

Roma

Release time: December

The Oscars are still a few months away, but the talk of the awards is already underway. In fact, the Academy released its shortlist for nine categories, including candidates for the best foreign language film. As is expected, Mexico’s critically praised Roma is among them.

Roma tells the story of a housekeeper for a middle-class family in Mexico City during the 1970s. Film critics also expect the film to compete for the Best Picture award. No foreign language film has ever won Best Picture at the Oscars before.

1.Which film focuses on the theme of music?

A. Black Panther. B. A Star is Born.

C. Bohemian Rhapsody. D. Roma.

2.What did the film A Star is Born mean to Lady Gaga?

A. It made her first appear on screen.

B. It made her become a singer.

C. It helped her receive the Oscars finally

D. It contributed to her career transformation.

3.What do we know about Roma?

A. It has ever won Best Picture at the Oscars.

B. It has ever been criticized by the Academy.

C. It is expected by some people to win the Oscars.

D. It is regarded as the best foreign language film.

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Welcome to the British Museum, the grandest and the most spectacular of human history.  The admission is free and we open every day from 10:00 to 15:30. You can explore 10 departments including:

The Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas

The collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas includes around 350,000 objects. The scope of the collection is contemporary, and historical. It includes most of Africa, the Pacific and Australia, as well as the Americas. All of the collections were got during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and date from this time.

The Department of Asia

The Department of Asia covers the material and visual cultures of Asia – a vast geographical area of Japan, Korea, China, Central Asia, Afghanistan, South Asia and South-East Asia. The collection dates from about 4000 BC, to the present day. It represents the cultures and ways of life of local people and other minority groups.

The Department of Greek and Roman Empires

The Department of Greek and Roman Empires features antiquities (古董). It has one of the most comprehensive collections of antiquities from the Classical world, with over 100,000 objects. These mostly range in date from the beginning of the Greek Bronze Age (about 3200BC) to the time of the Roman emperor Constantine in the fourth century AD.

69. The scope of the Department of Africa, Oceania and Americas doesn’t include______.

A. Africa B. Australia    C. the South America                   D. Britain

70. The earliest collection is from ______.

A. The Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas

B. The Department of Asia

C. The Department of Greek and Roman Empires

D. All of the above

71. The Department of Asia represents ______.

A. the geographic features of Asia

B. the relationships between Asian countries

C. the life styles and cultural traditions of some peoples

D. the cultural fights between some native groups

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Welcome to the British Museum, the grandest and the most spectacular of human history.　 The admission is free and we open every day from 10:00 to 15:30. You can explore 10 departments including:

The Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas

The collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas includes around 350,000 objects. The scope of the collection is contemporary, and historical. It includes most of Africa, the Pacific and Australia, as well as the Americas. All of the collections were got during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and date from this time.

The Department of Asia

The Department of Asia covers the material and visual cultures of Asia – a vast geographical area of Japan, Korea, China, Central Asia, Afghanistan, South Asia and South-East Asia. The collection dates from about 4000 BC, to the present day. It represents the cultures and ways of life of local people and other minority groups.

The Department of Greek and Roman Empires

The Department of Greek and Roman Empires features antiquities (古董). It has one of the most comprehensive collections of antiquities from the Classical world, with over 100,000 objects. These mostly range in date from the beginning of the Greek Bronze Age (about 3200BC) to the time of the Roman emperor Constantine in the fourth century AD.

1.The scope of the Department of Africa, Oceania and Americas doesn’t include______.

A. Africa　　 B. the South America

C. Australia　　 D. Britain

2.The earliest collection is from ______.

A. The Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas

B. The Department of Greek and Roman Empires

C. The Department of Asia

D. The Department of the Middle East

3.The Department of Asia represents ______.

A. the geographic features of Asia

B. the life styles and cultural traditions of some peoples

C. the relationships between Asian countries

D. the cultural fights between some native groups

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To most Chinese people, the 2020 Lunar New Year has been quite different from any previous Spring Festival. Due to the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreaks, most people are staying at home, while some were infected. Although it's difficult for many of us to perform our normal duties, we should hold the belief that there are always more approaches that can be found to solve problems. 1.

Read books

If you choose a good book, it can help you enjoy a whole day at home. 2. And your vocabulary could be enlarged as well. Personally, paper copies are recommended. The touch and smell of real paper has no digital replacement.

3.

Everyone can pick up a brush and write something, even if it may look very ugly at first. But the point of such practice is not to write beautiful characters. It's about enhancing your ability to calm down and focus, as you must breathe deeply to keep your hands from shaking. One good option to start with is copying classic texts.

Listen to classic music

Chopin, Mozart, Bach. Any of these great musicians could stun you with their rich legacy. Now, there are many online audio lessons that can help you appreciate classical music. 4. His humorous and informative lessons have attracted many music lovers. Another audio lesson about classical music is a violinist Peng Guanglin, who also teaches at Taiwan Soochow University.

Cook good dishes

5. When you temporarily lose your outdoor options, make sure you eat well. There are many recipes in Chinese cuisine to try, and you can follow video blogger Li Ziqi to get more ideas. She posts videos from an idyllic life in the country, and will undoubtedly serve as excellent inspiration.

A.Keep away from those who were infected.

B.One is from Duan Zhaoxu, a male pianist and a teacher at Beijing Normal University.

C.Once you have to go out, remember to wear face masks.

D.The ability of your brain to process words could be greatly improved through reading.

E.Practice calligraphy

F.Here are four activities you could try to get away from the boredom.

G.For most people, a happy day consists of at least two things: good food and sound sleep.

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Chinese audiences seemed not to have been satisfied with the third season of the highly anticipated food documentary A Bite of China.

Even though the series has maintained high viewership ratings since its comeback last week, much higher than other programs aired at the same time, the ranking on Douban, a social networking website featuring films, literature and events, slipped to 4.2 out of 10, as of Tuesday, compared with 9.3 and 8.4, respectively, for the first two seasons.

Picky viewers complain that some of the narration is not accurate, while others pinpoint misleading content. At the same time, food blogger @barbara questioned whether it is appropriate to give a close-up shot of the poisonous plant Nandina（南天竺）in a food program.

A Bite of China, which debuted in 2012, became hugely popular nationwide for its quality introduction of some rarely-known and mouth-watering domestic cuisine. In the new show, however, watchers are not satisfied with “irrelevant” food references, such as lipsticks made of Chinese traditional medicine and martial arts master.

The first episode introduced a hand-made iron frying pan from east China’s Shandong province, which prompted thousands of Chinese Internet users to buy one from China’s leading e-commerce website Tmall in the next few days. Sales of the pan at “Zhensanhuan” surged 6,000 times compared with a year ago, according to Beijing Youth Daily.

In response to overwhelming criticism and questions, A Bite of China production crew responded on Weibo that they seek innovation despite the risks following the first two phenomenal seasons.

“It is unavoidable to make comparisons with the first two, and some audiences may not accept the changes,” the crew said. “We explore the culture and civilization behind food, and give food a historic touch. That’s why we feature culinary（烹饪的）tools, feast and rituals, as well as a healthy diet to show Chinese wisdom and philosophy, which has not been shown in any food programs before.”

1.Why does the passage mention Nandina?

A. Because some of the narration is not accurate.

B. Because it may be improper to give a close-up shot of a poisonous plant.

C. Because it is misleading content.

D. Because it is not attractive at all to most picky viewers.

2.Which of the following elements leads to viewers’ dissatisfaction with the new show?

A. some mouth-watering domestic cuisines

B. food-unrelated items

C. some rarely-known cuisines

D. the increasing sales of the pan at “Zhensanhuan”

3.According to its production crew, what is unique to ‘A Bite of China III’?

A. It makes comparisons with the first two episodes.

B. It tells the story of some martial arts related to food.

C. It receives overwhelming criticism and questions from audience.

D. It focuses on cooking tools, rituals and healthy eating.

4.What is the best the title for the passage?

A. 'A Bite of China III' Draws Criticism from Audiences

B. 'A Bite of China III' Maintains High Viewership Ratings

C. 'A Bite of China III' Changes for the Worse

D. 'A Bite of China III' Explains its Purposes

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In most people’s eyes, I was a golden girl when I was eighteen years old： I was president of the college drama society, a member of the student senate and so on. I was the_______of all my friends and I was in a state of _______ .

The old Greek tragedies___________us that when pride rises, punishment falls. My universe_______ with great suddenness when the scenery(舞台布景道具）fell on my head and I was left almost_______for the next four months.

My memory was in a mess and within a few months all my _______ were taken away. I was even told that I would have to leave the college at the end of the spring term_______clearly, I couldn’t do academic work.”

Sad，I took one last _________by Dr. Jacob Taubes. He was the most brilliant teacher I had ever _______and in his class, I began to raise a tentative ____________ and ask an occasional question. He would answer with great intensity, and soon I found myself asking ____________ I questions constantly.

One day I was walking to the bus when I heard Dr. Taubes____________me,”Miss Houston,let me walk with you. You know, you have a most ____________mind.”

“Me? 1 have a mind?”

“Yes, of course.” Then he asked my understanding of some problems discussed in the classes. From that day on, Dr. Taubes continued to ____________ me to the bus, always____________ me with intellectually vigorous questions. Within several weeks my eyesight came back and my spirit ____________ .

Though what I acquired from the accident was a　　 ____________ sense of life, I remain deeply ____________ for the attention Dr. Taubes had shown. He ____________ me when I most　　 needed it. I swore then that I would try to ____________ and acknowledge the unlucky person as I had been acknowledged.

1.A. envy　　 B. fan　　 C. helper　　 D. hero

2.A. danger　　 B. mess　　 C. pride　　 D. panic

3.A. inform　　 B. warn　　 C. guarantee　　 D. explain

4.A. cut off　　 B. turned down　　 C. got through　　 D. broke down

5.A. blind　　 B. deaf　　 C. dumb　　 D. hurt

6.A. memories　　 B. positions　　 C. senses　　 D. emotions

7.A. until　　 B. after　　 C. when　　 D. since

8.A. exam　　 B. chance　　 C. course　　 D. lecture

9.A. attached　　 B. contributed　　 C. longed　　 D. experienced

10.A. head　　 B. hand　　 C. arm　　 D. voice

11.A. little　　 B. fewer　　 C. more　　 D. much

12.A. addressing　　 B. reminding　　 C. asking　　 D. shouting

13.A. complex　　 B. considerate　　 C. interesting　　 D. disappointed

14.A. walk　　 B. follow　　 C. lead　　 D. invite

15.A. treating　　 B. challenging　　 C. entertaining　　 D. accompanying

16.A. sank　　 B. developed　　 C. inspired　　 D. bloomed

17.A. tragic　　 B. comic　　 C. opposite　　 D. magic

18.A. encourage　　 B. grateful　　 C. satisfied　　 D. guilty

19.A. promises　　 B. permits　　 C. respects　　 D. acknowledges

20.A. send　　 B. reserve　　 C. reach　　 D. sacrifice

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Make 2020 your most adventurous year yet by signing up for one of these trips of a lifetime. Sail to Aldabra Atoll for a fascinating journey, hike along the frontiers of Georgia, explore different habitats of human and animals: These journeys are unlike any trip you've ever taken before.

1.Who will be most likely to choose Aldabra Atoll as a perfect destination?

A.A UNESCO officer.

B.An experienced hiker.

C.A passionate animal lover.

D.An active environmentalist.

2.To enjoy Natural Habitat Adventures, you need to _______.

A.enjoy a cold bath

B.make dinners alone

C.prepare a folding tent

D.take waterproof overcoats

3.Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A.A culture report.

B.A reference book.

C.A tourism magazine.

D.A geography textbook.

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