B
Last year, A Bite of China, made by CCTVs Documentary Channel, sparked discussion not only on Chinese food, but also on locally made documentary programs.
With fascinating footage(影片片段) and stories, documentaries encourage us to think about interesting issues we wouldn’t necessarily know about.
So, what makes a good documentary, and what should we pay attention to when we watch one? Here, we offer a few easy strategies to help you get the most out of watching documentaries.
Pay attention to the themes
While watching a documentary, keep your eyes and ears peeled for the themes people talk about and what ideas they focus on. Is it meant to be informative or raise a certain emotional response?
Think critically
Listen to what the people in the documentary are saying and ask yourself the following questions If you were debating with someone or introducing a new concept, would you say the things the people in the documentary are saying? Do the arguments make sense?
Check the sources
If you’re sitting at the computer and can’t think of anything to do, why not look up the points the documentary made and see if they are accurate? You could even read more about what is presented in the documentary.
Who are the creators?
The creators or financial backers of a film will usually be involved with how the subject matter is presented. For instance, as the documentary 2016 Obama’s America was directed in large part by a conservative writer, it’s not surprising that it’s critical of President Obama from the beginning.
1.Which of the following is the most proper to describe documentaries?
A. non-fictional B. controversial
C. subjective D. thoughtful
2.The passage is mainly written to ______.
A. inform us of factors of good documentaries.
B. help us enjoy documentaries better.
C. introduce ways of making documentaries.
D. help us figure out themes of documentaries.
3.Why is 2016 Obama’s America mentioned in the article?
A. Because the author dislikes Obama.
B. Because it is directed by a writer.
C. Because it is quite popular in China.
D. Because it is a persuasive example.
4.According to the passage, ______.
A. it is always difficult to get the themes of documentaries.
B. financial backers often appear in documentaries.
C. it’s better to think twice about what is in documentaries.
D. many points of documentaries are not accurate.
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B
Last year, A Bite of China, made by CCTVs Documentary Channel, sparked discussion not only on Chinese food, but also on locally made documentary programs.
With fascinating footage(影片片段) and stories, documentaries encourage us to think about interesting issues we wouldn’t necessarily know about.
So, what makes a good documentary, and what should we pay attention to when we watch one? Here, we offer a few easy strategies to help you get the most out of watching documentaries.
Pay attention to the themes
While watching a documentary, keep your eyes and ears peeled for the themes people talk about and what ideas they focus on. Is it meant to be informative or raise a certain emotional response?
Think critically
Listen to what the people in the documentary are saying and ask yourself the following questions If you were debating with someone or introducing a new concept, would you say the things the people in the documentary are saying? Do the arguments make sense?
Check the sources
If you’re sitting at the computer and can’t think of anything to do, why not look up the points the documentary made and see if they are accurate? You could even read more about what is presented in the documentary.
Who are the creators?
The creators or financial backers of a film will usually be involved with how the subject matter is presented. For instance, as the documentary 2016 Obama’s America was directed in large part by a conservative writer, it’s not surprising that it’s critical of President Obama from the beginning.
1.Which of the following is the most proper to describe documentaries?
A. non-fictional B. controversial
C. subjective D. thoughtful
2.The passage is mainly written to ______.
A. inform us of factors of good documentaries.
B. help us enjoy documentaries better.
C. introduce ways of making documentaries.
D. help us figure out themes of documentaries.
3.Why is 2016 Obama’s America mentioned in the article?
A. Because the author dislikes Obama.
B. Because it is directed by a writer.
C. Because it is quite popular in China.
D. Because it is a persuasive example.
4.According to the passage, ______.
A. it is always difficult to get the themes of documentaries.
B. financial backers often appear in documentaries.
C. it’s better to think twice about what is in documentaries.
D. many points of documentaries are not accurate.
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A Bite of China (舌尖上的中国),a mouth-watering documentary television series, 1. (gain) worldwide popularity since it was aired on CCTV. It is not only its vivid pictures but also its deep significance of traditional Chinese food cultures 2.makes it a real hit.
This popular weekly program 3. (broadcast) at 10:40 pm on each Friday, 4. (last) 50minutes. There are many reasons leading to its great 5. (succeed). 6.watching A Bite of China, not only can you enjoy many different traditional Chinese dishes of different regions but also you can have a better knowledge of splendid Chinese cooking skills. What’s more, cultures, customs as well as living styles of different parts are also presented. However, the most important thing I have gained is that each grain we live on is from hard work and sweat. That is to say, nothing can be 7. (shame)than wasting food
“We made this documentary with our respect and love for food,” said director Chen Xiaoqing. Being sincere is the most important thing for artists because they cannot move others 8.they themselves are first moved. Works that fail to reflect reality will not touch people’s hearts. If you are the one 9.has a special preference for Chinese food culture and traditional Chinese cultures and customs, 10. (turn) on your TV and a fascinating world will spread in front of you.
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Thanks to the joint efforts made by the leaders of China and the US over recent years, mutually _______ Sino-US relations have made remarkable progress.
A. adaptable B. beneficial
C. relevant D. convenient
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The 90-minute documentary,Amazing China,is coproduced by China Central Television and China Film Corp.The film focuses on the major achievements the country has made since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012.
Wei Tie,the director,says,"The film arouses Chinese pride from deep inside."
The documentary focuses on key Chinese projects in aerospace,high-speed rail,the Hong Kong-zhuhai-macao Bridge and the world's largest single-dish telescope FAST.
The documentary also tells viewers that seven of the world's 10 biggest sea ports are now in China.And the country now has the longest high-speed rail network in the world.
The film helps people to know our country better.The moving stories behind the Chinese wonders reflect the people's spirit of struggle.
A good documentary is usually a vivid impression of a single person's stories rather than slogans,and Amazing China is no exception.
One of the most touching moments in the film is from an interview of Nan Rendong,often called the"father of FAST".Sadly,after more than 20 years of working at the site,the chief scientist and engineer of the project passed away last year due to lung cancer.
The film is a salute to many other heroes like Nan Rendong,supporting the country's progress in science.Amazing China also focuses on common people.It shows that their work is not easy,but their spirit makes it possible to achieve their targets.And they are just representatives of the many Chinese who work hard.
China is the world's second-largest economy.The documentary is a good way for the country to build up self-confidence and to look to a brighter future.
1.According to Wei Tie,what does Amazing China do to Chinese?
A.It makes the people know more about the world's aerospace.
B.It stresses the major transportations of China in recent years.
C.It makes the people feel proud of the major achievements of China.
D.It shows to the people the production of Chinese scientists.
2.What's the function of Paragraph 7?
A.To introduce who Nan Rendong is.
B.To tell readers about the slogan of the film.
C.To make the sad news known to readers.
D.To give an example of a vivid image.
3.According to Amazing China,what's the impression of Chinese common people in the film?
A.They take easy work.
B.They work in high spirits.
C.They can tell moving stories.
D.They represent self-confident people.
4.What's the passage mainly about?
A.An amazing documentary.
B.Progress in science.
C.The bright future of high-speed rail.
D.The success of some engineers.
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China made a commitment to the world in the Copenhagen Summit that by 2020, the carbon-intensity of its economy ______ fall 40% to 45%.
A. shall B. may C. must D. should
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An increasing number of students, year by year, across China ____ hard to realize their dream of studying abroad.
A. is trying B. are trying C. will try D. have tried
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Humans have sewn by hand for thousands of years. It was said that the first thread was made from animal muscle and sinew (腱). And the earliest needles were made from bones. Since those early days, many people have been involved in the process of developing a machine that could do the same thing more quickly and with greater efficiency.
Charles Wiesenthal, who was born in Germany, designed and received a patent on a double-pointed needle that eliminated the need to turn the needle around with each stitch (缝合) in England in 1755. Other inventors of that time tried to develop a functional sewing machine, but each design had at least one serious imperfection. Frenchman Barthelemy Thimonnier finally engineered a machine that really worked. However, he was nearly killed by a group of angry tailors when they burned down his garment factory. They feared that they would lose their jobs to the machine.
American inventor Elias Howe, born on July 9, 1819, was awarded a patent for a method of sewing that used thread from two different sources. Howe’s machine had a needle with an eye at the point, and it used the two threads to make a special stitch called a lockstitch. However, Howe faced difficulty in finding buyers for his machines in America. In frustration, he traveled to England to try to sell his invention there. When he finally returned home, he found that dozens of manufacturers were adapting his discovery for use in their own sewing machines.
Isaac Singer, another American inventor, was also a manufacturer who made improvements to the design of sewing machines. He invented an up-and-down-motion mechanism that replaced the side-to-side machines. He also developed a foot treadle(脚踏板) to power his machine. This improvement left the sewer’s hands free. Undoubtedly, it was a huge improvement of the hand-cranked machine of the past. Soon the Singer sewing machine achieved more fame than the others for it was more practical, it could be adapted to home use and it could be bought on hire-purchase. The Singer sewing machine became the first home appliance, and the Singer company became one of the first American multinationals.
However, Singer used the same method to create a lockstitch that Howe had already patented. As a result, Howe accused him of patent infringement(侵犯). Of course, Elias Howe won the court case, and Singer was ordered to pay Howe royalties(版税). In the end, Howe became a millionaire, not by manufacturing the sewing machine, but by receiving royalty payments for his invention.
1.Barthelemy Thimonnier’s garment factory was burned down because _____________.
A. people did not know how to put out the fire
B. Elias Howe thought Thimonnier had stolen his invention
C. the sewing machines was couldn’t work finally
D. workers who feared the loss of their jobs to a machine set fire
2.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Singer is an American inventor and manufacturer.
B. The Singer sewing company became more practical.
C. The foot treadle helped to make the sewer’s hands free.
D. Singer made improvements to the design of sewing machines.
3.Why did the court force Isaac Singer to pay Elisa Howe a lifetime of royalties?
A. Because the judge was against Singer for his surly attitude.
B. Because Howe had already patented the lockstitch used by Singer.
C. Because Singer had borrowed money from Howe and never repaid it.
D. Because Singer and Howe had both invented the same machine.
4.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
B. The Case between Howe and Singer
C. Patent Laws on the Sewing Machine
D. The Early History of the Sewing Machine
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Like A Bite of China, Chef Nic (12道锋味), a food show, has soon since aired on Zhejiang Television in July.
A. caught on B. centered around
C. split off D.charged with
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The UP Series is a series of documentary films produced by Granada Television that have followed the lives of fourteen British children since 1964, when they were seven years old. So far the documentary has had eight episodes(连续剧) lasting 49 years (one episode every seven years) and the documentary has been broadcast on both ITV and BBC.
The children were selected to represent the range of social economic backgrounds in Britain at that time, with the assumption that each child’s social class predetermines their future. Every seven years, the director, Michael Apted, films material from those of the fourteen who choose to participate. The aim of the series is stated at the beginning of 7 Up, as, "Why do we bring these children together? Because we want to get a glimpse of England in the year 2000. The shop assistant and the manager of the year 2000 are now seven years old."
The subjects are first seen on a group visit to London Zoo, where the narrator announces “We brought these 20 children together for the very first time.” The series, however, only follows fourteen. Because the show was not originally intended to become a repeating series, no long-term contract was signed with the participants. The interviews since 7 Up have been voluntary, although the participants have been paid an unknown sum for their appearance in each film.
Although the series began as a political documentary, it has become a film of human nature. In the director’s commentary for 42 Up, Apted comments that he did not realize the series had changed tone from political to personal until 21 Up. He also comments that this realization was a relief to him and allowed the films to breathe a little more.
1.When was the fourth episode of the series made?
A. 1985. B. 1992. C. 2000. D. 2005.
2.What was the goal of the Up Series at the beginning?
A. To research human nature.
B. To predict the future job changes.
C. To gather the 20 children together.
D. To foresee England in the year 2000.
3.What can we learn about the participants in the documentary?
A. They joined in it for free.
B. They were not on good terms.
C. They did not expect a repeating series.
D. They were praised for their appearance.
4.Why did Apted think the realization was a relief?
A. He could breathe a little more.
B. He could direct the films more freely.
C. He had finished the whole series finally.
D. He changed his idea about human nature.
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Most 23-year-olds have not done enough in life to be worthy of having their own documentary(纪录片)
Most 23-year-olds aren't LeBron James.
The NBA superstar, who recently won gold at the Beijing Olympics, has just released More Than a Game. It is a documentary that follows his rise to stardom (明星地位) and how he and four childhood friends overcame long odds to win a national championship in high school.
Combining footage (镜头) taken during James' career at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, US, along with one-on-one interviews by writer/director Kris Belman, home videos, and personal family photographs, the film is about much more than basketball. At its core (核心) is a story of friendship, loyalty and love.
"We set out with a goal as kids and we wanted to accomplish that someway, somehow by using basketball as a tool, not knowing that it was going to create other opportunities for us," James said. "We didn't know it was going to create a brotherhood and trust. We grew from kids into young men."
While James is the star, his former teammates, Dru Joyce III, Sian Cotton, Willie McGee and Romeo Travis, play a major role in the film.
Their journey began together as 8-year-old boys, winds through years traveling all over America playing in basketball tournaments and finishes in their senior season at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.
At the time, Belman was a college film student. He set out to film James and his friends' season as his final school project, a 10-minute documentary. But after gaining the trust of the players and coach Dru Joyce, Belman spent two months filming and eventually teamed with producer Harvey Mason Jr to the full-length feature.
James hopes the film will inspire youngsters (年轻人).
"We set out with a goal when we were eight and we accomplished it when we were 18," he said. "It's a great story and I wanted to get it out to kids that have a dream, that they should continue to go after it, believe in it and live it if they want to accomplish something."
1.LeBron James achieved his goal set at 8 when________.
A.he won a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics
B.He won a national championship in high school
C.he became a collage student
D.he was interviewed by Kris Belman
2.Which of the following is unlikely to be included in the description of James?
A.Friendly. B.Faithful. C.Hardworking. D.Self-centered.
3.More Than a Game is________.
A.James’ favorite story about his childhood
B.a documentary filmed by James’ classmate
C.a film made by Belman
D.an article a bout James’ high school life
4.We can learn from the passage that More Than a Game is________.
A.inspiring B.dull C.puzzling D.imaginary
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