期中复习专题七阅读表达专练 2023-2024学年牛津译林版八年级英语下册

专题（七）阅读表达专练 （一） The Awakening Age《觉醒年代》, a TV series telling the story of how the Party was founded(成立) in 1921 has become a hot topic and has won praise（赞扬）among lots of young people in China recently, who found the part of history inspiring（鼓舞人心的）. The history of the birth and growth of the Communist Party of China (CPC中国共产党) a century ago has drawn the interest of many young Chinese audiences（观众）. It is reported that some young audiences even look through history books while watching the shows to better understand them. "I love the scene in which young Mao Zedong first appears（出现）in the series so much and have watched the two-minute video several times. He walks through the rain, shining like a light," one reviewer wrote. Director (导演)Zhang said that the biggest pressure（压力）in making The Awakening Agecomes from how to make it more accepted by young audiences in China, who have set very high standards（标准）for historical movies and TV shows. Using the New Youth magazine as background material, the series linked Chen Duxiu, Li Dazhao, and Hu Shi, shining names in the history. Stories about how Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and other passionate youths（有志青年）pursued truth and explored knowledge were also included in the series. Those great men of that generation have great love for the family and the nation. These spirits, passing down from generation to generation, will continue to enlighten（启发）the young generation of today. Many audiences look forward to the sequel（续集）to the series, but Director Zhang says all the Chinese people today have already seen it and are enjoying it. Answer the following questions with no more than 9 words. 1．How long has the Communist Party of China been founded? 2．What do some young people do to understand the TV series better when watching it? 3．How does Mao Zedong first appears in the series? 4．What do great people like Chen Duxiu, Li Dazhao, and Hu Shi love according to the article? 5．What is the sequel to the series in your eyes? （二） Chines