The 2016 Oscars, the 88th Academy Awards, once again thrilled people around the world, including the Chinese, who were excited about Leonardo DiCaprio winning the Best Actor Award.
But the annual carnival also put Chinese filmmakers in an awkward position, as no Chinese film makers ever pocketed a golden trophy(奖杯). The hard truth leaves people wondering when the nation, which is already the second largest film market, will earn a place in the well-known award ceremony’s spotlight.
There are good reasons to be optimistic about such an ambitious outlook.
First, China is one of the fastest growing film markets in the world, attracting abundant capital from home and abroad, which will attract more talented people to get into the industry. Latest statistics showed Chinese cinemas took a record of 6.87 billion yuan (about $ 1.05 billion) in ticket sales in February, with the monthly box office overtaking that of North America for the first time.
The achievement, which may be repeated in the future, has led to thinking that China’s annual box office could go on to surpass(超过) North America as soon as 2017. As capital rushes into the Chinese film industry, fierce competition is expected. The creativity and quality of homegrown movies, two outstanding shortcomings compared with Hollywood productions, will be improved.
Second, Chinese culture and stories have provided a rich source of inspiration for domestic(国内的) productions. For example, the most popular animations in China are the Kung Fu Panda series and Monkey King films. Once they master cutting-edge film technology and improve narration(叙述), Chinese film makers could see their potential released. Also showing promise is the younger generation of filmmakers, who are born after 1970. With more professional and international training compared with their predecessors(前辈), such as Zhang Yimou, they are equipped to make breakthroughs.
Young directors, who often travel to the United States and Europe for seminars and award ceremonies, are also more familiar with Hollywood productions. This being said, no one can predict the exact year when a homegrown film will surprise the world greatly. Patience is gold for domestic filmmakers.
1.Why do Chinese filmmakers feel awkward, according to the passage?
A. Because China has never earned any film award in the world.
B. Because Leonardo DiCaprio won the Best Actor award of the Oscar in 2016.
C. Because Chinese film makers have never won a golden trophy of the Oscar.
D. Because Chinese wonder when China will be the largest film market in the world.
2.In the author’s opinion, what are the reasons for Chinese filmmakers to win an Oscar in the future?
① China can raise capital from home and abroad.
② The creativity and quality of Chinese movies have been improved.
③ Film makers can find a rich source of inspiration from Chinese culture and stories.
④ The younger film makers, receiving international training, are more professional.
A. ①②③ B. ②③④
C. ①②④ D. ①③④
3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The record in monthly ticket sales has overtaken that of North America in the past few months.
B. Kung Fu Panda series and Monkey King films are the most popular animations in China now.
C. Zhang Yimou, who is familiar with Hollywood production, will win an award at Oscar.
D. A Chinese film is certain to surprise the world greatly in the Oscar of 2017.
4.What is the implied meaning of the underlined sentence, according to the passage?
A. Chinese filmmakers still have a long way to go.
B. Oscar awards can provide gold chances for domestic filmmakers.
C. Hollywood is a great place for filmmakers to achieve their dreams.
D. It is certain that young directors are in the gold periods of filmmaking.
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The 2016 Oscars, the 88th Academy Awards, once again thrilled people around the world, including the Chinese, who were excited about Leonardo DiCaprio winning the Best Actor Award.
But the annual carnival also put Chinese filmmakers in an awkward position, as no Chinese film makers ever pocketed a golden trophy(奖杯). The hard truth leaves people wondering when the nation, which is already the second largest film market, will earn a place in the well-known award ceremony’s spotlight.
There are good reasons to be optimistic about such an ambitious outlook.
First, China is one of the fastest growing film markets in the world, attracting abundant capital from home and abroad, which will attract more talented people to get into the industry. Latest statistics showed Chinese cinemas took a record of 6.87 billion yuan (about $ 1.05 billion) in ticket sales in February, with the monthly box office overtaking that of North America for the first time.
The achievement, which may be repeated in the future, has led to thinking that China’s annual box office could go on to surpass(超过) North America as soon as 2017. As capital rushes into the Chinese film industry, fierce competition is expected. The creativity and quality of homegrown movies, two outstanding shortcomings compared with Hollywood productions, will be improved.
Second, Chinese culture and stories have provided a rich source of inspiration for domestic(国内的) productions. For example, the most popular animations in China are the Kung Fu Panda series and Monkey King films. Once they master cutting-edge film technology and improve narration(叙述), Chinese film makers could see their potential released. Also showing promise is the younger generation of filmmakers, who are born after 1970. With more professional and international training compared with their predecessors(前辈), such as Zhang Yimou, they are equipped to make breakthroughs.
Young directors, who often travel to the United States and Europe for seminars and award ceremonies, are also more familiar with Hollywood productions. This being said, no one can predict the exact year when a homegrown film will surprise the world greatly. Patience is gold for domestic filmmakers.
1.Why do Chinese filmmakers feel awkward, according to the passage?
A. Because China has never earned any film award in the world.
B. Because Leonardo DiCaprio won the Best Actor award of the Oscar in 2016.
C. Because Chinese film makers have never won a golden trophy of the Oscar.
D. Because Chinese wonder when China will be the largest film market in the world.
2.In the author’s opinion, what are the reasons for Chinese filmmakers to win an Oscar in the future?
① China can raise capital from home and abroad.
② The creativity and quality of Chinese movies have been improved.
③ Film makers can find a rich source of inspiration from Chinese culture and stories.
④ The younger film makers, receiving international training, are more professional.
A. ①②③ B. ②③④
C. ①②④ D. ①③④
3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The record in monthly ticket sales has overtaken that of North America in the past few months.
B. Kung Fu Panda series and Monkey King films are the most popular animations in China now.
C. Zhang Yimou, who is familiar with Hollywood production, will win an award at Oscar.
D. A Chinese film is certain to surprise the world greatly in the Oscar of 2017.
4.What is the implied meaning of the underlined sentence, according to the passage?
A. Chinese filmmakers still have a long way to go.
B. Oscar awards can provide gold chances for domestic filmmakers.
C. Hollywood is a great place for filmmakers to achieve their dreams.
D. It is certain that young directors are in the gold periods of filmmaking.
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21．The 82nd Oscars Academy Awards, ________ the best in film for 2009, was held on Sunday, March 7, 2010.
A. to honor B. honoring C. honored D. having honored
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Billy Crystal will host the Academy Awards again this year, and his performances always _____ the expectations of most audience.
A.sign up for B.drop out of C.give in to D.live up to
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—Ang Lee won the Best Director Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards Ceremony.
—But when he was young, no one could have imagined how well he ____ in the world of entertainment.
A．would do B．was doing C．had done D．did
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Oscars, in fact, Academy Awards are said to be dramatically named after a librarian’s uncle,_______ just because the Statuette looked like him.
A．in whose honor the prize was given B．for whom the prize was given
C．whom the prize was given for him D．in whom honor the prize was given
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The 88th Academy Award Ceremony was held in Dolby Theatre ______ seats an audience of approximately 3,400.
A. where B. whose C. when D. which
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In the weeks before the Academy Awards ceremony, movie reviewers make predictions about which movies and actors ______．
A．have awarded B．will award C．are awarded D．will be awarded
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American singer Taylor Swift, 21, _____ big at the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards in the US on April 3.
| A．stood | B．gave | C．scored | D．made |
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The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers awards for highly qualified candidates including recent doctoral recipients (接受者) and senior researchers. Applications are accepted during four annual review cycles (with deadlines of May 1, August 1, November 1, and February 1).
Awardees have the opportunity to:
●devote full-time effort to research and publication
●access the excellent and often unique facilities of the federal research enterprise
●cooperate with leading scientists and engineers at the sponsoring laboratories
Benefits of an NRC Research Associateship award include:
●1 year awards, renewable for up to 3 years
●allowances ranging from $ 45,000 to $ 80,000, higher for senior researchers
●Health insurance, moving benefits, and a professional travel allowance
Desired skills and experience:
Applicants should hold an earned doctorate in science or engineering. Degrees from universities abroad should be equal to a degree from a U. S. institution. Some awards are open to foreign nationals as well as to U. S. citizens and permanent residents.
About the employer:
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Fellowships Office has managed the NRC Research Associateship Programs in cooperation with federal laboratories and other research organizations since 1954. Through national competitions, the Fellowships Office recommends and makes awards to outstanding postdoctoral and senior scientists and engineers for tenure (终身聘用) as guest researchers at participating laboratories. A limited number of opportunities are available for support of graduate students in select fields.
1.How long does a review cycle last?
A.Four years. B.Four months.
C.Three years. D.Three months.
2.What can the candidate do once awarded?
A.Renew the award for another three years.
B.Do medical research in federal laboratories.
C.Invent unique facilities for the federal lab.
D.Work with leading researchers at the sponsoring laboratories.
3.What is the purpose of the last part of the text?
A.To search for partners.
B.To encourage studies on science.
C.To attract highly qualified candidates.
D.To advertise a research institution.
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—What do you think made the 92nd Academy Awards so special?
—________Parasite from South Korea won a total of four Oscars.
A.Because B.What C.That D.Whether
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