Unit 1 Lights,Camera,Action! 单元话题阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年高一英语译林版必修第二册

Unit 1 Lights,Camera,Action! 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 1 Lights,Camera,Action! 单元话题：电影与戏剧 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 Four of the Best Teen Movies Whether you’re looking to relive those high school days or help your kids get through those tough years, I’ve rounded up four of the best teen movies. All are available to watch on streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Max, and more. See You on Venus (2023) Run time: 95 minutes Type: Romance, Drama When 18-year-old Mia sets out to find her biological mother, she crosses paths with Kyle, a troubled teen who agrees to join her on the journey. During the road trip, they fall in love and learn important life lessons along the way. Crazy Beautiful You (2015) Run time: 114 minutes Type: Drama Jackie is less than thrilled to be accompanying her mother on a medical mission (任务) — that is, until she meets Kiko. Aside from exploring teenage love, this touching drama also deals with themes like forgiveness and the importance of family. The Secret Life of Bees (2008) Run time: 110 minutes Type: Drama Lily Owens travels to a small town in South Carolina to learn more about her late mother. There, she meets the Boatwright sisters, who take her in and teach her about beekeeping. Dead Poets Society (1989) Run time: 128 minutes Type: Drama, Comedy This story set in a traditional New England prep school for boys is moving, but Robin Williams’s performance as an unconventional English teacher will truly tug at your heartstrings. 1．Which movie is about a girl and her dead mom? A．See You on Venus. B．Dead Poets Society. C．Crazy Beautiful You. D．The Secret Life of Bees. 2．What do the four movies have in common? A．They are about teenage love. B．They spread positive energy. C．They last over three hours. D．They are about family life. 3．Whom is the passage intended for? A．Students. B．Coaches. C．Parents. D．Writers. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍四部优秀的青少年电影，包括每部电影的时长、类型和剧情梗概，并说明它们可在流媒体平台观看。 1．细节理解题。根据“The Secret Life of Bees (2008)”部分中的“Lily Owens travels to a small town in South Carolina to learn more about her late mother. There, she meets the Boatwright sisters, who take her in and teach her about beekeeping.( Lily Owens前往南卡罗来纳州的一个小镇，想要更多地了解她已故的母亲。在那里，她遇到了博特赖特姐妹，她们收留了她，并教她养蜂。)”可知，The Secret Life of Bees这部电影讲述了一个女孩和她已故母亲的故事。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据“See You on Venus”部分中的“During the road trip, they fall in love and learn important life lessons along the way.(在公路旅行期间，他们坠入爱河，并在这个过程中学到了重要的人生道理)”可知，电影主角在旅程中收获爱情并学到人生道理；根据“Crazy Beautiful You”部分中的“Jackie is less than thrilled to be accompanying her mother on a medical mission (任务) — that is, until she meets Kiko. Aside from exploring teenage love, this touching drama also deals with themes like forgiveness and the importance of family.( Jackie不太愿意陪母亲执行医疗任务 —— 直到她遇见了基科。除了展现青春期爱情之外，这部感人的剧情片还探讨了宽恕和家庭重要性等主题)”可知，电影涉及宽恕和家庭重要性的主题；根据“The Secret Life of Bees”部分中的“Lily Owens travels to a small town in South Carolina to learn more about her late mother. There, she meets the Boatwright sisters, who take her in and teach her about beekeeping.(Lily Owens前往南卡罗来纳州的一个小镇，想要更多地了解已故的母亲。在那里，她遇到Boatwright三姐妹，她们收留了她，并教她养蜂技术)”可知，电影主角得到他人帮助并学习技能；根据“Dead Poets Society”部分中的“This story set in a traditional New England prep school for boys is moving, but Robin Williams’s performance as an unconventional English teacher will truly tug at your heartstrings.(这个故事发生在新英格兰一所传统的男子预科学校，情节感人，而Robin Williams饰演的那位打破常规的英语老师，其表演更是直戳人心)”可知，该电影中有感人的故事和积极的人物形象，结合这些内容可知，四部电影都传递了积极向上的内容，即都传播正能量。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Whether you’re looking to relive those high school days or help your kids get through those tough years, I’ve rounded up four of the best teen movies.(无论你是想重温高中时光，还是想帮助孩子度过那些艰难的岁月，我都为你整理了四部最棒的青少年电影)”可知，文中“help your kids”表明目标读者包含家长，因此这篇文章是写给家长的。故选C项。 We all remember that first cry at the movies. Whether tears of joy or sadness, it’s remarkable how moving images on a screen can command our emotions. In fact, such moments are often carefully planned. But what about those heart-breaking stories made for children? They don’t seem to sugarcoat the harsh realities of the world. Actually, many great children’s films filled with tragedy are purposefully designed to evoke strong feelings. According to Aristotle, tragedy helps us confront life’s unsolvable dilemmas through thoughtful reflection. Therefore, the presence of tragedy in kids’ movies serves to teach them how to handle, understand, and ultimately heal from pain. One of the hardest lessons for a child is learning to deal with loss, especially when it’s sudden. The classic cartoon The Lion King tells the story of Simba, who experiences the profound loss of his father. Children see themselves in Simba — a character with dreams, a desire to grow, and a longing to be part of a bigger world. Yet, witnessing his loss is truly heartbreaking. Why, then, is a film that brings children to tears so beloved? The lesson it imparts is about overcoming suffering and moving forward. Hakuna Matata! Yes, this phrase from The Lion King teaches children that it’s okay to move on from tragic loss and not let it define them. It’s a crucial lesson learned at a very young age. Sadness should not be ignored; it’s important to feel it, which is why these films are so powerful. In Dumbo, Charlotte’s Web, and Bridge to Terabithia, we lose beloved characters. This deeply upsets young viewers, but it also teaches them to accept sadness and create something new from it. So, what is the core message behind a sad children’s movie? It aims to teach the audience, especially children, how to gain independence and free themselves from the grip of tragedy. These stories act as a cushion, separating fiction from reality. They help children navigate sad feelings when they arise in real life, or at least find relief by embracing the spirit of Hakuna Matata. 1．Why does the author mention “first cry” in paragraph 1? A．To promote a movie. B．To explain the reason. C．To support an argument. D．To introduce the topic. 2．What does the underlined phrase “Hakuna Matata” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Defining sadness as a treatment. B．Challenging oneself with tragic losses. C．Searching for knowledge to enrich life. D．Heading forward without being trapped. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Sad kids’ movies help children to escape from reality. B．Sad kids’ movies prepare children for life struggles. C．Children can learn to ignore sadness in tragedy. D．Children can find a way to hide sad feelings. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Why Are Great Kids’ Movies So Sad? B．What Is the Power of Great Kids’ Movies? C．Life’s Hardest Lesson: How Movies Encourage Us? D．Moving Beyond Reality: What Kids’ Movies Teach Us? 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍儿童电影中包含悲伤情节的原因，以及这些情节如何帮助儿童理解、应对痛苦，学会从悲剧中前行。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“We all remember that first cry at the movies. Whether tears of joy or sadness, it’s remarkable how moving images on a screen can command our emotions. In fact, such moments are often carefully planned. But what about those heart-breaking stories made for children? They don’t seem to sugarcoat the harsh realities of the world.(我们都记得在电影院第一次落泪的场景。无论是喜悦还是悲伤的泪水，屏幕上的动人画面能掌控我们的情绪，这很值得注意。事实上，这样的时刻往往是精心设计的。但那些为儿童制作的令人心碎的故事呢？它们似乎并没有粉饰世界的残酷现实。)”可知，作者提及“第一次落泪”是为了从大众对电影情感共鸣的普遍体验切入，进而引出本文核心话题——儿童电影中的悲伤情节。故选D项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“The lesson it imparts is about overcoming suffering and moving forward. Hakuna Matata! Yes, this phrase from The Lion King teaches children that it’s okay to move on from tragic loss and not let it define them.(它所传递的道理是克服苦难、继续前行。Hakuna Matata！没错，这个来自《狮子王》的短语告诉孩子们，从悲惨的失去中走出来是没问题的，不要让失去定义自己。)”可知，画线短语前提到它所传递的道理，画线短语后提到，这个道理就是《狮子王》告诉孩子们的道理，由此可推断，“Hakuna Matata”的含义与“克服苦难、继续前行，不被悲剧困住”一致。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“They help children navigate sad feelings when they arise in real life, or at least find relief by embracing the spirit of Hakuna Matata.(它们帮助孩子们在现实生活中出现悲伤情绪时应对这些情绪，或者至少通过接纳‘Hakuna Matata’的精神获得慰藉。)”可知，悲伤的儿童电影能帮助儿童为现实生活中的困境和情感挑战做好准备。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中的“So, what is the core message behind a sad children’s movie? It aims to teach the audience, especially children, how to gain independence and free themselves from the grip of tragedy.(那么，悲伤的儿童电影背后的核心信息是什么？它旨在教会观众，尤其是儿童，如何获得独立，从悲剧的束缚中解脱出来。)”可知，文章围绕儿童电影中的悲伤情节展开，重点阐述其教会儿童超越悲剧、应对现实情感的意义，D项“超越现实：儿童电影教会我们什么？”最能概括全文主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选D项。 The Chinese animated (动画的) movie Ne Zha 2 has become the highest-earning animated movie of all time globally since Feb. 18. This shows how big and successful China’s movie industry can be, according to China Daily. Masses of amazing visuals and exciting experience are key reasons for Ne Zha 2’s success. The movie has a huge challenge for any single studio. Instead of one company, 138 Chinese animation studios and over 4,000 professionals worked together to create the film, including both well-known giants and smaller studios, Beijing Daily reported. Red Whale Studios from Suzhou worked on a quarter of the production of Ne Zha 2, making it the biggest company involved in making the movie. The beautiful scenes in the movie, like fish swimming in the waves, were created by 160 people who worked day and night for 26 months, according to the official WeChat account of the Suzhou government. Director Yang Yu, known as Jiaozi, explained that while international teams were initially considered for special effects, the results didn’t meet the standards. “Even top studios from international teams may use less experienced employees,” he told CCTV. Instead, he decided to let domestic teams refine the effects, ensuring the project was in expert hands. One standout example is the work with Fantawild Animation, a film company based in Shenzhen. They were responsible for creating the attractive waterfall in the forest fight scene. Waterfalls are massive in size and have complex and ever-changing flow patterns. To make the waterfall look realistic, the team used advanced physics simulation (模拟) techniques with 50 high-performance workstations to do the necessary processing. The team worked hard to ensure that the final effect was grand and consistent with the style of the waterfalls. In the movie, Ne Zha says, “If there’s no path ahead, I will create one.” Also, 138 Chinese animation companies have come together to shape the future of Chinese animation, showing the strength and creativity of the industry. 1．What can be known about Ne Zha 2 from the passage? A．It was produced by a Chinese film company. B．It features a large number of visual effects. C．It has won a good reputation in overseas markets. D．It has become the most profitable Chinese movie ever. 2．What does the underlined word “refine” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Replace. B．Create. C．Improve. D．Increase. 3．What does the author suggest about Chinese animation companies by citing Ne Zha’s line (台词)? A．They are determined to innovate and succeed. B．They are eager to expand into overseas markets. C．They hope for greater recognition of Chinese animation. D．They are keen on promoting traditional culture. 4．Where is this passage most likely taken from? A．A travel magazine. B．A film-making textbook. C．An entertainment news report. D．A scientific research paper. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，文章主要介绍了中国动画电影《哪吒2：魔童闹海》已成为全球有史以来票房最高的动画电影，而电影在视觉特效方面的创新突破来自全国138家动画公司、4000多名动画人的全力托举。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Masses of amazing visuals and exciting experience are key reasons for Ne Zha 2’s success.(大量精彩绝伦的画面和令人兴奋的体验是《哪吒之魔童降世 2》取得成功的关键原因)”可知，《哪吒2：魔童闹海》具有大量的视觉效果，故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第四段“Director Yang Yu, known as Jiaozi, explained that while international teams were initially considered for special effects, the results didn’t meet the standards.(杨宇导演（别名“饺子”）解释说，起初确实考虑过邀请国际团队来负责特效工作，但最终的效果并不符合要求)”可知，最初考虑国际团队制作特效，但结果并不符合标准，由此推知划线词所在句意为“相反，他决定让国内团队改进效果，确保项目由专家完成”，refine意为“改进”，故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“In the movie, Ne Zha says, “If there’s no path ahead, I will create one.” Also,138Chinese animation companies have come together to shape the future of Chinese animation, showing the strength and creativity of the industry.(在影片中，哪吒说道：“如果前方没有道路，我也会开辟一条。”此外，138家中国动画公司携手合作，共同塑造中国动画的未来，展现了该行业的实力与创造力)”可知，通过引用《哪吒》中的台词，作者认为中国的动画公司决心创新并取得成功。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“The Chinese animated (动画的) movie Ne Zha 2 has become the highest-earning animated movie of all time globally since Feb. 18. This shows how big and successful China’s movie industry can be, according to China Daily.(据《中国日报》报道，自2月18日以来，中国动画电影《哪吒2：魔童闹海》已成为全球有史以来票房最高的动画电影。这表明中国电影产业的规模之大、成就之辉煌是不言而喻的)”结合文章主要介绍了中国动画电影《哪吒2：魔童闹海》已成为全球有史以来票房最高的动画电影，而电影在视觉特效方面的创新突破来自全国138家动画公司、4000多名动画人的全力托举。可知，文章选自一则娱乐新闻报道。故选C。 Several studies show communication skills are the most important skills for American adults. They are often taught through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, which encourage student involvement (参与), offered in K-12 schools in 27 states. But they are also a by-product of theater classes, according to a recent study. The study followed children aged 5 to 18 over six years and found increases in communication skills across ages. The longer the kids spent on the theater classes, the more they gained in 21st-century skills, like communication, creativity, imagination, and problem solving, says Thalia Goldstein, the study’s co-author. Theater involves different learning —getting up on your feet to take in information, rather than sitting at a desk. “When you put something in your body, it lasts longer, and you remember it longer,” says Kathryn Dawson, associate professor of theater at the University of Texas at Austin. Theater provides an awareness of space. And it enables more than expressions with words. For children with autism (孤独症), theater techniques increase eye attention and inspire conversation. This is where the arts level the playing field for children of different abilities; they can participate in meaningful ways where language is not a necessary skill. Sara Williams, Charlotte’s mother, cites theater as the foundation (基础) for her daughter’s self-awareness. Charlotte began drama classes at age 5. At 13, she is not afraid to speak publicly or join the student council; she listens and has confidence. “Kids go to these classes and come home feeling excited, like they have achieved something.” Williams says. And not just the outgoing kids — for the shy, theater opens them up. A theater class provides a supportive environment, free from unkind judgment. You can keep your personality, and unlike in sports, you’re not competing with anyone. “Theater is about telling stories. It is one of the best ways to help young people get to know themselves,” Dawson says. 1．What does the recent study find out? A．Theater classes contribute greatly to children’s social skills. B．Communication skills matter to children’s development. C．Theater classes are more effective than SEL programs. D．Children’s interest in theater classes changes with age. 2．How does Kathryn Dawson explain the impact of theater learning? A．It focuses on improving one’s artistic skills. B．It raises children’s awareness of confidence. C．It strengthens a sense of community among children. D．It promotes active learning through physical involvement. 3．What can we infer from the third paragraph? A．Theater techniques are based on language learning. B．Theater experiences help practise competitive skills. C．Theater techniques benefit a wide range of children. D．Theater classes can be unsuitable for outside children. 4．What can theater bring to shy children according to the example? A．A means of gaining an understanding of others. B．A comfortable space for self-expression. C．A gateway to discovering hidden talents. D．A chance to accept your disadvantages. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。 文章主要介绍了戏剧课程对提升美国儿童的沟通能力及其他21世纪技能的积极作用。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“But they are also a by-product of theater classes, according to a recent study. The study followed children aged 5 to 18 over six years and found increases in communication skills across ages.(但根据最近的一项研究，戏剧课也能带来沟通技巧的提升。 这项研究对5岁至18岁的儿童进行了为期六年的跟踪调查，发现各个年龄段的孩子在沟通技巧方面都有所提高。)”可知，最近的研究表明戏剧课对孩子们的沟通能力有很大的促进作用。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段““When you put something in your body, it lasts longer, and you remember it longer,” says Kathryn Dawson, associate professor of theater at the University of Texas at Austin.(德克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校的戏剧副教授Kathryn Dawson说：“当你把一些东西放进你的身体里时，它会持续更长时间，你记住的时间也更长。”)”可知，Kathryn Dawson认为戏剧学习通过身体的参与来促进积极的学习。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“For children with autism (孤独症), theater techniques increase eye attention and inspire conversation. This is where the arts level the playing field for children of different abilities; they can participate in meaningful ways where language is not a necessary skill.(对于自闭症儿童来说，戏剧技巧可以增加眼睛的注意力，激发对话。在这里，艺术为不同能力的孩子提供了公平的竞争环境；在语言不是必要技能的地方，他们可以以有意义的方式参与。)”可知，从第三段我们可以推断出戏剧技巧使广泛的儿童群体受益。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“And not just the outgoing kids — for the shy, theater opens them up. A theater class provides a supportive environment, free from unkind judgment. You can keep your personality, and unlike in sports, you’re not competing with anyone.(不仅仅是外向的孩子，对于害羞的孩子来说，戏剧敞开了他们的心扉。戏剧课提供了一个支持性的环境，没有不友善的评判。你可以保持你的个性，而且不像在体育运动中，你不用和任何人竞争。)”可知，根据所举例子，戏剧能给害羞的孩子带来一个舒适的自我表达的空间。故选B。 A new technology may change the way people watch movies at the theater. Instead of watching a film on the screen, you will enter the scene and watch the action take place all around you. This is what Virtual Reality, or VR, and 360-degree video promise to give audience. The film called Career Opportunities in Organized Crime (COOR) is the first full-length film made in 360-degree Virtual Reality. Online websites like YouTube and Vimeo have already offered some VR films. To watch VR films, people should wear expensive VR headsets that cover their eyes and ears. VR headsets can also be used to view films that advertise(为……做广告) trips. They help people who cannot travel, but want to feel the experience of going to places around the world. And these headsets have been used by computer game players since they were created. But many people usually feel sick when using them. There is a similar movie technology. Japanese NHK Media showed the 8K resolution 3-D film. The sound system for the film used 24 speakers. As music played around people, images appeared to jump out of the screen. But this high technology comes at a high cost. A company spokesman said the video and sound system costs $500,000. That is more than average movie theaters will pay. Theater owners won’t spend so much money on devices (设备) that may be popular for only a short time. However, experts note the movie theater business now faces strong competition from the home theater system and piracy (盗版). Changing the way people see movies at the theater may give the business new life. 1．VR technology is created to ________. A．introduce some online websites B．encourage people to make movies C．make people feel they are in the movie D．encourage people to watch movies at home 2．According to the passage, VR headsets ________. A．can’t be used for playing games B．can help people protect the head C．are comfortable for people to wear D．allow people to travel without leaving home 3．What can we learn about 8K resolution 3-D film? A．It is quite different from VR films. B．The technology for it is very expensive. C．It is popular with some theater owners. D．Its sound system needs special headsets. 4．The passage is written mainly to ________. A．introduce a new film — COOR B．advise people to watch more movies C．draw more people’s attention to the film D．show technology may change movie business 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了VR 和 8K 分辨率、3-D等新技术有望改变人们在影院的观影方式，虽存在成本高、使用不适等问题，但或能为面临竞争的影院业注入新活力。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Instead of watching a film on the screen, you will enter the scene and watch the action take place all around you. This is what Virtual - Reality, or VR, and 360 - degree video promise to give audience.( 你将不再是在屏幕上看电影，而是进入场景，观看在你周围发生的动作。这就是虚拟现实（VR）和 360 度视频承诺给观众的东西。)”这表明 VR 技术的创建是为了让人们感觉自己置身于电影场景之中，就像在电影里一样。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“VR headsets can also be used to view films that advertise trips. They help people who cannot travel, but want to feel the experience of going to places around the world.( VR 头戴设备也可以用来观看宣传旅行的电影。它们帮助那些不能旅行但想感受去世界各地旅行体验的人。)”可知，VR头戴设备可以让人们不用离开家就能有旅行的体验。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“But this high technology comes at a high cost. A company spokesman said the video and sound system costs$500,000. That is more than average movie theaters will pay.( 但这种高科技成本很高。一位公司发言人说，视频和音响系统耗资50 万美元。这超过了普通电影院愿意支付的费用。)”可知，8K分辨率3-D电影的技术非常昂贵。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段“However, experts note the movie theater business now faces strong competition from the home theater system and piracy (盗版). Changing the way people see movies at the theater may give the business new life.( 然而，专家指出，电影院业务现在面临着来自家庭影院系统和盗版的激烈竞争。改变人们在电影院看电影的方式可能会给这个行业带来新的生机。)”可知，文章开篇介绍了VR 技术和 360 度视频这种新的电影观看技术，接着又介绍了8K分辨率3-D 电影这种类似的高科技电影技术，最后提到改变人们在电影院看电影的方式可能会给这个行业带来新的生机。由此可知，这表明文章主要是展示技术可能会改变电影行业。故选D项。 Food and drinks in the 250 top American movies of recent decades largely fail US government diet recommendations (推荐) and UK youth advertising standards, a new study shows. Researchers looked at the 250 most popular movies to check the food and drinks shown on-screen and see how well they aligned with (与……一致) what the government recommended people to eat and what Americans were actually eating. About 40% of drinks in these movies were alcoholic (含有酒精的). “The on-screen diet largely failed across the board to reach US government recommended daily intake levels — and it was similar in a lot of ways to what Americans actually eat, which we know to be a mostly unhealthy diet,” says lead author Bradley Turnwald. “Movies show unhealthy food as being stereotypical (模式化的), which Americans then see, which reinforces what is normative.” To determine just how unhealthy the on-screen foods actually were, the researchers looked to other countries like the UK that were beginning to limit the types of food and drinks advertised to youth. Advertising unhealthy food and drinks was limited in the UK if 25% or more of the audience included youth under age 16. Researchers applied the UK rating system to the set of American movies and found that over 70% of movies received food ratings that would be illegal to advertise to youth under the UK standard. For drinks, over 90% of movies received ratings that would fail UK advertising standards. “We have spent a lot of money and time educating people about the importance of eating well. But these methods only take us so far,” says senior author Alia Crum, assistant professor of psychology. “The food shown in popular movies send a clear message — not only about what is common to eat but also about what food is attractive or cool to eat. If our favorite actors and superheroes aren’t eating salads, why should we?” 1．What did the researchers try to find out about the on-screen diet? A．Its health level. B．Its amount of fat. C．Its role in the film. D．Its influence on the audience. 2．What do we know about the on-screen diet? A．It changes as time goes by. B．It is similar to Americans’ daily diet. C．It provides a good example for people. D．It is healthier than what researchers have expected. 3．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．The on-screen diet is unhealthy in the UK too. B．Advertising unhealthy diet is not allowed in the UK. C．People in the UK have a different unhealthy diet. D．The UK has a much higher standard of the on-screen diet. 4．What might Alia Crum agree with according to the last paragraph? A．Movies have the power to educate people. B．Movies can be the mirror of social reality. C．Movies are an important part of people’s daily lives. D．Movies shouldn’t be judged only on food messages they deliver. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一项新研究，该研究指出近几十年美国250部顶级电影中的食物和饮料大多不符合美国政府饮食建议和英国青少年广告标准。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Researchers looked at the 250 most popular movies to check the food and drinks shown on-screen and see how well they aligned with (与……一致) what the government recommended people to eat and what Americans were actually eating. About 40% of drinks in these movies were alcoholic (含有酒精的). “The on-screen diet largely failed across the board to reach US government recommended daily intake levels — and it was similar in a lot of ways to what Americans actually eat, which we know to be a mostly unhealthy diet,” says lead author Bradley Turnwald. “Movies show unhealthy food as being stereotypical (模式化的), which Americans then see, which reinforces what is normative.” (研究人员查看了 250 部最受欢迎的电影，统计屏幕上出现的食物和饮品，并对比其与政府推荐饮食及美国人实际饮食的一致性。结果显示，这些电影中约40%的饮品含有酒精。首席研究员布拉德利・特恩沃尔德表示：“屏幕上的饮食全面未能达到美国政府推荐的每日摄入量标准，且在很多方面与美国人的实际饮食相似——而我们知道后者大多是不健康的饮食模式。电影将不健康食物模式化地呈现，观众看到后会进一步强化这种“常规认知”。”)”可知，研究人员试图找出屏幕上的饮食的健康水平。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“ “The on-screen diet largely failed across the board to reach US government recommended daily intake levels — and it was similar in a lot of ways to what Americans actually eat, which we know to be a mostly unhealthy diet,” says lead author Bradley Turnwald. (首席研究员布拉德利・特恩沃尔德表示：“屏幕上的饮食全面未能达到美国政府推荐的每日摄入量标准，且在很多方面与美国人的实际饮食相似——而我们知道后者大多是不健康的饮食模式。”)”可知，屏幕上的饮食与美国人的日常饮食相似。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“Advertising unhealthy food and drinks was limited in the UK if 25% or more of the audience included youth under age 16. Researchers applied the UK rating system to the set of American movies and found that over 70% of movies received food ratings that would be illegal to advertise to youth under the UK standard. For drinks, over 90% of movies received ratings that would fail UK advertising standards. (如果25%或更多的观众包括16岁以下的青少年，英国对不健康食品和饮料的广告宣传是有限制的。研究人员将英国的评级系统应用于美国电影，发现超过70%的电影获得了食品评级，按照英国标准，向青少年宣传这些食品是非法的。对于饮料，超过90%的电影获得的评级不符合英国的广告标准。)”可知，英国对屏幕上的饮食有更高的标准。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The food shown in popular movies send a clear message—not only about what is common to eat but also about what food is attractive or cool to eat. If our favorite actors and superheroes aren’t eating salads, why should we? (流行电影中展示的食物传达了一个明确的信息——不仅关于什么是常见的食物，还关于什么食物是有吸引力的或很酷的食物。如果我们最喜欢的演员和超级英雄都不吃沙拉，我们为什么要吃？)”可知，阿莉娅·克鲁姆可能会同意电影有教育人的力量。故选A。 Onstage, 21-year-old Jiang Zhounan brings stories to life, while offstage, she finds great joy and excitement in her own passionate story with speeding motorcycle. Born in 2003, Jiang represents the grace of the stage and the freedom of the open road. Her life combines the grace of traditional Yueju Opera with the thrill of biking. Her journey into the world of art began by chance in her second year of junior middle school. During a singing practice, Jiang’s clear voice and heartfelt emotion drew the attention of her teacher. Recognizing her talent, the teacher handed her a registration brochure for the Zhejiang Vocational Academy of Art, setting her on the path to becoming a Yueju Opera performer. At the school, Jiang was lucky to find a teacher who provided professional guidance and personal support, allowing her to fully devote herself to the study of the art form. Upon graduating in 2022, she joined the Yueju Opera troupe (剧团) at the Nantong Art Theater, where she focuses on laodan (senior female roles) while also performing zhengdan (young female roles). Her excellent voice skills and nuanced (细致入微的) performances quickly made her a standout member of the troupe. Yueju Opera is a traditional style of opera popular in the Yangtze River Delta region. Its male roles are typically played by women. But in her free time, Jiang falls in love with a different kind of performance. Shortly after starting her career, she met a group of female motorcyclists during an outreach performance in the countryside. Their confident, spirited behaviour fascinated her, leading to a passion for the speed and the freedom of motorcycling. In 2022, she bought herself a motorcycle, changing from a graceful Yueju Opera performer to an energetic, cool rider. Jiang doesn’t see her two identities as opposite. She believes everyone has many sides to their character, with the stage reflecting just one side of her life and motorcycling marking the change from work to personal life. 1．Why did Iiang Zhounan take up a job in Yueju Opera? A．Her teacher recognized her talent. B．A brochure encouraged her. C．She was inspired by an opera performer. D．She was interested in performing arts. 2．What roles does Jiang Zhounan specialize in at the Yue|u Opera troupe? A．Mainly young female roles. B．Mainly senior male roles. C．Both senior and young female roles. D．Both senior and young male roles. 3．Which of the following can best describe Jiang Zhounan? A．Devoted and adventurous. B．Traditional and passive. C．Responsible and gentle. D．Talented and shy. 4．What message does the author seem to express in the text? A．The early bird catches the worm. B．When one door closes, another opens. C．A man is like a diamond with many sides. D．The grass is always greener on the other side. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述21岁的Jiang Zhounan兼顾越剧表演与摩托车骑行的双重生活及其对多元自我的诠释。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“During a singing practice, Jiang’s clear voice and heartfelt emotion drew the attention of her teacher. Recognizing her talent, the teacher handed her a registration brochure for the Zhejiang Vocational Academy of Art, setting her on the path to becoming a Yueju Opera performer.(在一次唱歌练习中，Jiang Zhounan清澈的嗓音和真挚的情感引起了老师的注意。老师认可她的才华，递给她一本浙江艺术职业学院的招生简章，让她走上了成为越剧演员的道路。)”可知，Jiang Zhounan因老师发现其才华并推荐报考艺术院校而从事越剧工作。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Upon graduating in 2022, she joined the Yueju Opera troupe (剧团) at the Nantong Art Theater, where she focuses on laodan (senior female roles) while also performing zhengdan (young female roles). (2022年毕业后，她加入了南通艺术剧院的越剧团，在那里她主要扮演老旦（中老年女性角色），同时也出演正旦（年轻女性角色）。)”可知，她在剧团中主攻老年女性角色（老旦），同时也参与年轻女性角色（正旦）的演出。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“At the school, Jiang was lucky to find a teacher who provided professional guidance and personal support, allowing her to fully devote herself to the study of the art form.(在学校里，Jiang Zhounan幸运地找到了一位提供专业指导和个人支持的老师，让她能够全身心地投入到这种艺术形式的学习中。)”体现其对越剧的专注投入，结合第四段中的“Their confident, spirited behaviour fascinated her, leading to a passion for the speed and the freedom of motorcycling. In 2022, she bought herself a motorcycle, changing from a graceful Yueju Opera performer to an energetic, cool rider. (她们自信、充满活力的行为让她着迷，引发了她对摩托车速度与自由的热爱。2022年，她给自己买了一辆摩托车，从优雅的越剧演员变成了精力充沛、酷酷的骑手。)”体现其敢于突破自我的冒险精神，由此可知，Jiang Zhounan是一个既专注又富有冒险精神的人。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“She believes everyone has many sides to their character, with the stage reflecting just one side of her life and motorcycling marking the change from work to personal life.(她认为每个人的性格都有很多面，舞台只反映了她生活的一面，而摩托车则标志着从工作到个人生活的转变。)”可知，作者通过Jiang Zhounan的经历，强调“人如多面钻石”，每个人都拥有多元的个性与生活面向。故选C项。 Pilotti, inspired by Peking Opera’s unique theatrical style, decided to become an actor at an early age and chose to study physical theater at a Finnish university. In 2009, as an exchange student, he arrived at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing to study Peking Opera for six months. Despite lacking Chinese language skills and Peking Opera background, he grasped the art form with the academy’s strict teaching. In 2010 and 2014, he returned to the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts to continue studying Peking Opera, which he later integrated into his original productions in Sweden. In recent years, Pilotti has created theater pieces inspired by traditional Chinese stories—The Monkey King and Jingwei. The Monkey King show, featuring Peking Opera movements to express the character’s characteristics, has been really successful. “We’ve performed over 150 times and people are still coming,” Pilotti says. “The Monkey King is a famous character with many adaptations, so the audience already know a bit about him. But, when they can see the character up close in the show, it can be a surprise.” Apart from merging Peking Opera elements with Western physical theater, Pilotti also engages children by interacting during shows and teaching them movements in workshops. In addition to theater productions, he has been working as a cultural ambassador between China and Sweden, performing Peking Opera on variety shows, appearing in online videos, and giving speeches at forums. Pilotti shares his work on his social media platforms, with many followers expressing awe at his performance and commending his efforts in promoting traditional Chinese culture. “My dream now is to do more cultural exchanges and maybe create a show where Chinese Peking Opera and Swedish actors perform together,” he says. 1．What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2? A．Peking Opera’s influence on Pilotti. B．Peking Opera’s unique theatrical style. C．Pilotti’s challenges in Peking Opera. D．Pilotti’s learning experiences in China. 2．How does Pilotti present The Monkey King show? A．He uses Peking Opera movements in it. B．He combines it with the story of Jingwei. C．He teaches the kids in the performance. D．He offers the audience many adaptations. 3．What does the underlined word “commending” in the last paragraph mean? A．Spotting. B．Realizing. C．Praising. D．Identifying. 4．Which one can be the best title of the passage? A．Chinese Culture Meets the West. B．A Foreigner Finds His Love in China. C．Monkey King Gains Global Popularity. D．Swede Acts on Passion for Peking Opera. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了受京剧独特戏剧风格启发的瑞典人皮洛蒂，从小立志成为演员，到中国学习京剧，并将京剧元素融入自己的作品，还通过多种方式推广京剧文化，促进中瑞文化交流的故事。 1．主旨大意题。根据第二段“In 2009, as an exchange student, he arrived at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing to study Peking Opera for six months. Despite lacking Chinese language skills and Peking Opera background, he grasped the art form with the academy’s strict teaching. In 2010 and 2014, he returned to the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts to continue studying Peking Opera, which he later integrated into his original productions in Sweden.(2009年，作为交换生来到北京的中国戏剧艺术学院学习6个月的京剧。尽管缺乏汉语技能和京剧背景，但他在学院的严格教学下掌握了这门艺术形式。2010年和2014年，他回到中国戏剧艺术学院继续学习京剧，并将其融入瑞典的原创作品中)” 可知，该段主要讲述了皮洛蒂在中国学习京剧的经历。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The Monkey King show, featuring Peking Opera movements to express the character’s characteristics, has been really successful.(《美猴王》演出采用京剧动作来展现角色特点，非常成功)” 可知，皮洛蒂在《美猴王》演出中运用了京剧动作。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据最后一段“Pilotti shares his work on his social media platforms, with many followers expressing awe at his performance and commending his efforts in promoting traditional Chinese culture.(皮洛蒂在社交媒体平台分享他的作品，许多粉丝对他的表演表示惊叹，并对他推广中国传统文化的努力表示commending）”中“expressing awe（表示惊叹）” 与 “commending” 并列，所以粉丝对他推广文化的努力应是赞扬态度。由此猜测，划线词意为“赞扬”。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段“In 2009, as an exchange student, he arrived at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing to study Peking Opera for six months. Despite lacking Chinese language skills and Peking Opera background, he grasped the art form with the academy’s strict teaching. In 2010 and 2014, he returned to the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts to continue studying Peking Opera, which he later integrated into his original productions in Sweden.(2009年，作为交换生来到北京的中国戏剧艺术学院学习6个月的京剧。尽管缺乏汉语技能和京剧背景，但他在学院的严格教学下掌握了这门艺术形式。2010年和2014年，他回到中国戏剧艺术学院继续学习京剧，并将其融入瑞典的原创作品中)”可知，短文主要讲述了受京剧独特戏剧风格启发的瑞典人皮洛蒂，从小立志成为演员，到中国学习京剧，并将京剧元素融入自己的作品，还通过多种方式推广京剧文化，促进中瑞文化交流的故事。选项 D“瑞典人因对京剧的热爱而行动”为最佳标题。故选D。 重难语篇提升练 Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated competence across various sectors, but matching human creativity remains hard to achieve. However, companies like StoryFit are using AI in a much novel way, particularly in the film industry, where it is revolutionizing how scripts are developed, and stories are told. Initially, Monica Landers, founder and CEO of StoryFit, used AI technology to aid publishers in narrowing down their “slush piles” (未处理的文稿) to a shortlist of promising books. However, StoryFit found the publishing industry’s growth potential insufficient and targeted the film industry instead. Consequently, it has become the force behind several successful films in recent years. Primarily, StoryFit analyzes a script’s (剧本) marketability, assessing where a story fits with the audience and how each storytelling element resonates (引起共鸣). The film industry is high-risk, with considerable investments required before generating returns. StoryFit provides data on whether those risks are likely to be fruitful. StoryFit’s AI technology checks character traits (特征) to evaluate audience responses, determining how heroic or relatable a main character might be. This information allows creative professionals to identify potential character imbalances. Beyond marketability, StoryFit also analyzes audience connections to the storyline, offering insights into aspects such as the audience’s emotional journey throughout an episode or the impact of a favorite character’s departure. The company also reports on plot inconsistencies, such as characters behaving consistently with their established traits or disappearing from the storyline. Nevertheless, Landers emphasizes that their role is to draw insights from the data rather than comment on the script. She stated, “You have people whose whole careers are based on making those decisions. But we can be a technology voice that helps them to shine a light on what’s happening or not happening in the script.” Using AI technology like StoryFit in the film industry demonstrates artificial intelligence’s potential to enhance storytelling. As the technology advances, its impact on the film industry will only grow, paving the way for more engaging and resonant cinematic experiences. 1．What caused StoryFit to shift its focus from publishing to films? A．The financial difficulties. B．The limited growth prospect. C．The decreasing customer base. D．The insufficient AI competence. 2．What is StoryFit able to do according to Paragraph 3? A．rewrite scripts for a wider audience. B．Determine the amount of investment. C．Evaluate scripts’ potential for success. D．Facilitate the process of screen writing. 3．According to Landers, what is StoryFit’s role in script analysis? A．A data-driven advisor. B．A decision-maker. C．A marketing specialist. D．A content developer. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward the application of AI in the film industry? A．Unclear. B．Supportive. C．Objective. D．Concerned. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了StoryFit公司将人工智能技术从出版行业转向电影行业，通过分析剧本的市场潜力、观众共鸣等为电影创作提供数据支持，展现了AI在电影行业的应用价值。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“However, StoryFit found the publishing industry’s growth potential insufficient and targeted the film industry instead.(然而，StoryFit发现出版行业的增长潜力不足，于是将目标转向了电影行业。)”可知，StoryFit将重心从出版业转向电影业的原因是出版业增长前景有限。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Primarily, StoryFit analyzes a script’s marketability, assessing where a story fits with the audience and how each storytelling element resonates. The film industry is high-risk, with considerable investments required before generating returns. StoryFit provides data on whether those risks are likely to be fruitful.(首先，StoryFit分析剧本的市场潜力，评估故事是否符合观众需求以及每个叙事元素如何引起共鸣。电影行业风险很高，在获得回报之前需要大量投资。StoryFit提供数据判断这些风险是否有可能带来收益。)”可知，StoryFit能够评估剧本的成功潜力。 故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Nevertheless, Landers emphasizes that their role is to draw insights from the data rather than comment on the script. She stated, “You have people whose whole careers are based on making those decisions. But we can be a technology voice that helps them to shine a light on what’s happening or not happening in the script.”(然而，兰德斯强调，他们的作用是从数据中提取见解，而不是对剧本进行评价。她表示：“有些人的整个职业生涯都基于做出这些决定。但我们可以成为一种技术声音，帮助他们了解剧本中存在的问题或不足之处。”)”可知，兰德斯认为StoryFit在剧本分析中的角色是数据驱动的顾问。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Using AI technology like StoryFit in the film industry demonstrates artificial intelligence’s potential to enhance storytelling. As the technology advances, its impact on the film industry will only grow, paving the way for more engaging and resonant cinematic experiences.(在电影行业使用像StoryFit这样的人工智能技术，展示了人工智能提升叙事的潜力。随着技术的进步，它对电影行业的影响只会越来越大，为更具吸引力和共鸣感的电影体验铺平道路。)”可知，作者对AI在电影行业的应用持支持态度。故选B。 Looking for a new film for the holiday season? Consider watching the 1904 version (版本) of “Little Women,” starring Susan Sarandon, Winona Ryder, Claire Danes and Kirsten Dunst. Here are two reasons why you should devote a movie night to this modern classic. First, no work of literature deals with female character formation quite as well as Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel. And the 1994 film, directed by Gillian Armstrong, stays true to the spirit of this classic book about four sisters growing up in New England. Second, the film stands out independent of the novel, by stressing that living well means centering on others. In the book, Alcott describes the four March sisters, showing both their admirable qualities and weaknesses that need to be managed. They walk a road to adulthood that is full of personal struggles, self-sacrifice (自我牺牲), and hard-won self-knowledge. Their characters are complex and well-developed, not shallow or simplistic. This well-rounded focus on women’s many sides sets “Little Women” apart from other 19th-century American stories about women, which often had overly emotional and romantic views of women’s lives. In addition to several versions of different quality produced over the years, there is also Greta Gerwig’s 2019 feature-length adaptation. Despite an outstanding performance by Saoirse Ronan, whose Jo, the second-oldest March sister, is perhaps the most detailed and realistic of all, this modern version awkwardly changes Alcott’s message about 19th-century ideas of femininity. Toward the end of the film, Jo says lines that seem borrowed from a 21st-century course on women’s studies, and reflect experts’ understanding rather than the original text and spirit of the novel. So, all in all, only the 30-year-old film can be watched again and again. In the 1994 adaptation, overlaided on the central plot of character development is a warm, idealized, familial atmosphere. This quality is key and hard to measure. In short, it’s the kind of movie that makes you want to reach for a blanket and tea, even if you typically don’t like blankets and aren’t a tea drinker. This is what makes it a movie that stands alone, independent of the book. 1．Why does the author recommend the 1994 adaptation of “Little Women”? A．It stars one of his favorite actresses. B．It has been popular for the past 30 years. C．It deals with the topic of women creatively. D．It remains faithful to the original novel. 2．What does the author intend to stress about “Little Women” in paragraph 3? A．How it stands out from similar novels. B．Why it appeals to female readers. C．What makes it go beyond time and space. D．What unique writing style it has. 3．What is a weakness of Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation? A．It uses too many special effects. B．It includes modern ideas about women. C．It changes the original story a lot. D．It lacks excellent performances. 4．What quality of the 1994 adaptation does the author show in the last paragraph? A．Its lasting popularity. B．Its simplified storyline. C．Its marked social effects. D．Its inviting feel. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了作者推荐1994年版的电影《小妇人》的原因，将其与原著及其他版本改编电影进行对比，突出其独特优势。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Here are two reasons why you should devote a movie night to this modern classic. First, no work of literature deals with female character formation quite as well as Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel. And the 1994 film, directed by Gillian Armstrong, stays true to the spirit of this classic book about four sisters growing up in New England.(以下是你应该花一个电影之夜来欣赏这部现代经典的两个原因。首先，没有哪部文学作品能像路易莎·梅·奥尔科特1868年的小说那样，如此关注女性性格的形成。1994年由吉莉安·阿姆斯特朗执导的这部电影忠实于这本关于四个在新英格兰长大的姐妹的经典书籍的精神)”可知，作者推荐1994年版的《小妇人》的原因之一是因为它忠实于原著。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“This well-rounded focus on women’s many sides sets “Little Women” apart from other 19th-century American stories about women, which often had overly emotional and romantic views of women’s lives.(这种对女性多方面的全面关注使《小妇人》有别于其他19世纪美国关于女性的故事，后者往往对女性的生活有过多的情感和浪漫看法)”可知，作者在第三段强调《小妇人》与其他类似小说的不同之处。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“In addition to several versions of different quality produced over the years, there is also Greta Gerwig’s 2019 feature-length adaptation. Despite an outstanding performance by Saoirse Ronan, whose Jo, the second-oldest March sister, is perhaps the most detailed and realistic of all, this modern version awkwardly changes Alcott’s message about 19th-century ideas of femininity. Toward the end of the film, Jo says lines that seem borrowed from a 21st-century course on women’s studies, and reflect experts’ understanding rather than the original text and spirit of the novel.(除了多年来制作的几个不同质量的版本外，还有格蕾塔·葛韦格2019年的长篇改编版。尽管西尔莎·罗南的表演非常出色，她饰演的乔是马奇家四姐妹中的老二，也许是所有人物中最详细、最真实的，但这个现代版本却尴尬地改变了奥尔科特关于19世纪女性观念的信息。在电影接近尾声时，乔说的台词似乎是从21世纪的女性研究课程中借来的，反映的是专家们的理解，而非小说的原文和精神)”可知，2019年格蕾塔·葛韦格改编版本的缺点是其中包含了关于女性的现代观念。故选B项。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In the 1994 adaptation, overlayed on the central plot of character development is a warm, idealized, familial atmosphere. This quality is key and hard to measure. In short, it’s the kind of movie that makes you want to reach for a blanket and tea, even if you typically don’t like blankets and aren’t a tea drinker.(在1994年的改编版本中，在人物发展的中心情节之上，笼罩着一种温暖、理想化的家庭氛围。这种品质是关键，而且很难衡量。简而言之，这是一种让你想要拿起毯子，端起茶的电影，即使你通常不喜欢毯子，也不喝茶)”可知，作者在最后一段表现了1994年改编版本的吸引人的氛围。故选D项。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 1 Lights,Camera,Action! 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 1 Lights,Camera,Action! 单元话题：电影与戏剧 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 Four of the Best Teen Movies Whether you’re looking to relive those high school days or help your kids get through those tough years, I’ve rounded up four of the best teen movies. All are available to watch on streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Max, and more. See You on Venus (2023) Run time: 95 minutes Type: Romance, Drama When 18-year-old Mia sets out to find her biological mother, she crosses paths with Kyle, a troubled teen who agrees to join her on the journey. During the road trip, they fall in love and learn important life lessons along the way. Crazy Beautiful You (2015) Run time: 114 minutes Type: Drama Jackie is less than thrilled to be accompanying her mother on a medical mission (任务) — that is, until she meets Kiko. Aside from exploring teenage love, this touching drama also deals with themes like forgiveness and the importance of family. The Secret Life of Bees (2008) Run time: 110 minutes Type: Drama Lily Owens travels to a small town in South Carolina to learn more about her late mother. There, she meets the Boatwright sisters, who take her in and teach her about beekeeping. Dead Poets Society (1989) Run time: 128 minutes Type: Drama, Comedy This story set in a traditional New England prep school for boys is moving, but Robin Williams’s performance as an unconventional English teacher will truly tug at your heartstrings. 1．Which movie is about a girl and her dead mom? A．See You on Venus. B．Dead Poets Society. C．Crazy Beautiful You. D．The Secret Life of Bees. 2．What do the four movies have in common? A．They are about teenage love. B．They spread positive energy. C．They last over three hours. D．They are about family life. 3．Whom is the passage intended for? A．Students. B．Coaches. C．Parents. D．Writers. We all remember that first cry at the movies. Whether tears of joy or sadness, it’s remarkable how moving images on a screen can command our emotions. In fact, such moments are often carefully planned. But what about those heart-breaking stories made for children? They don’t seem to sugarcoat the harsh realities of the world. Actually, many great children’s films filled with tragedy are purposefully designed to evoke strong feelings. According to Aristotle, tragedy helps us confront life’s unsolvable dilemmas through thoughtful reflection. Therefore, the presence of tragedy in kids’ movies serves to teach them how to handle, understand, and ultimately heal from pain. One of the hardest lessons for a child is learning to deal with loss, especially when it’s sudden. The classic cartoon The Lion King tells the story of Simba, who experiences the profound loss of his father. Children see themselves in Simba — a character with dreams, a desire to grow, and a longing to be part of a bigger world. Yet, witnessing his loss is truly heartbreaking. Why, then, is a film that brings children to tears so beloved? The lesson it imparts is about overcoming suffering and moving forward. Hakuna Matata! Yes, this phrase from The Lion King teaches children that it’s okay to move on from tragic loss and not let it define them. It’s a crucial lesson learned at a very young age. Sadness should not be ignored; it’s important to feel it, which is why these films are so powerful. In Dumbo, Charlotte’s Web, and Bridge to Terabithia, we lose beloved characters. This deeply upsets young viewers, but it also teaches them to accept sadness and create something new from it. So, what is the core message behind a sad children’s movie? It aims to teach the audience, especially children, how to gain independence and free themselves from the grip of tragedy. These stories act as a cushion, separating fiction from reality. They help children navigate sad feelings when they arise in real life, or at least find relief by embracing the spirit of Hakuna Matata. 1．Why does the author mention “first cry” in paragraph 1? A．To promote a movie. B．To explain the reason. C．To support an argument. D．To introduce the topic. 2．What does the underlined phrase “Hakuna Matata” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Defining sadness as a treatment. B．Challenging oneself with tragic losses. C．Searching for knowledge to enrich life. D．Heading forward without being trapped. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Sad kids’ movies help children to escape from reality. B．Sad kids’ movies prepare children for life struggles. C．Children can learn to ignore sadness in tragedy. D．Children can find a way to hide sad feelings. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Why Are Great Kids’ Movies So Sad? B．What Is the Power of Great Kids’ Movies? C．Life’s Hardest Lesson: How Movies Encourage Us? D．Moving Beyond Reality: What Kids’ Movies Teach Us? The Chinese animated (动画的) movie Ne Zha 2 has become the highest-earning animated movie of all time globally since Feb. 18. This shows how big and successful China’s movie industry can be, according to China Daily. Masses of amazing visuals and exciting experience are key reasons for Ne Zha 2’s success. The movie has a huge challenge for any single studio. Instead of one company, 138 Chinese animation studios and over 4,000 professionals worked together to create the film, including both well-known giants and smaller studios, Beijing Daily reported. Red Whale Studios from Suzhou worked on a quarter of the production of Ne Zha 2, making it the biggest company involved in making the movie. The beautiful scenes in the movie, like fish swimming in the waves, were created by 160 people who worked day and night for 26 months, according to the official WeChat account of the Suzhou government. Director Yang Yu, known as Jiaozi, explained that while international teams were initially considered for special effects, the results didn’t meet the standards. “Even top studios from international teams may use less experienced employees,” he told CCTV. Instead, he decided to let domestic teams refine the effects, ensuring the project was in expert hands. One standout example is the work with Fantawild Animation, a film company based in Shenzhen. They were responsible for creating the attractive waterfall in the forest fight scene. Waterfalls are massive in size and have complex and ever-changing flow patterns. To make the waterfall look realistic, the team used advanced physics simulation (模拟) techniques with 50 high-performance workstations to do the necessary processing. The team worked hard to ensure that the final effect was grand and consistent with the style of the waterfalls. In the movie, Ne Zha says, “If there’s no path ahead, I will create one.” Also, 138 Chinese animation companies have come together to shape the future of Chinese animation, showing the strength and creativity of the industry. 1．What can be known about Ne Zha 2 from the passage? A．It was produced by a Chinese film company. B．It features a large number of visual effects. C．It has won a good reputation in overseas markets. D．It has become the most profitable Chinese movie ever. 2．What does the underlined word “refine” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Replace. B．Create. C．Improve. D．Increase. 3．What does the author suggest about Chinese animation companies by citing Ne Zha’s line (台词)? A．They are determined to innovate and succeed. B．They are eager to expand into overseas markets. C．They hope for greater recognition of Chinese animation. D．They are keen on promoting traditional culture. 4．Where is this passage most likely taken from? A．A travel magazine. B．A film-making textbook. C．An entertainment news report. D．A scientific research paper. Several studies show communication skills are the most important skills for American adults. They are often taught through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, which encourage student involvement (参与), offered in K-12 schools in 27 states. But they are also a by-product of theater classes, according to a recent study. The study followed children aged 5 to 18 over six years and found increases in communication skills across ages. The longer the kids spent on the theater classes, the more they gained in 21st-century skills, like communication, creativity, imagination, and problem solving, says Thalia Goldstein, the study’s co-author. Theater involves different learning —getting up on your feet to take in information, rather than sitting at a desk. “When you put something in your body, it lasts longer, and you remember it longer,” says Kathryn Dawson, associate professor of theater at the University of Texas at Austin. Theater provides an awareness of space. And it enables more than expressions with words. For children with autism (孤独症), theater techniques increase eye attention and inspire conversation. This is where the arts level the playing field for children of different abilities; they can participate in meaningful ways where language is not a necessary skill. Sara Williams, Charlotte’s mother, cites theater as the foundation (基础) for her daughter’s self-awareness. Charlotte began drama classes at age 5. At 13, she is not afraid to speak publicly or join the student council; she listens and has confidence. “Kids go to these classes and come home feeling excited, like they have achieved something.” Williams says. And not just the outgoing kids — for the shy, theater opens them up. A theater class provides a supportive environment, free from unkind judgment. You can keep your personality, and unlike in sports, you’re not competing with anyone. “Theater is about telling stories. It is one of the best ways to help young people get to know themselves,” Dawson says. 1．What does the recent study find out? A．Theater classes contribute greatly to children’s social skills. B．Communication skills matter to children’s development. C．Theater classes are more effective than SEL programs. D．Children’s interest in theater classes changes with age. 2．How does Kathryn Dawson explain the impact of theater learning? A．It focuses on improving one’s artistic skills. B．It raises children’s awareness of confidence. C．It strengthens a sense of community among children. D．It promotes active learning through physical involvement. 3．What can we infer from the third paragraph? A．Theater techniques are based on language learning. B．Theater experiences help practise competitive skills. C．Theater techniques benefit a wide range of children. D．Theater classes can be unsuitable for outside children. 4．What can theater bring to shy children according to the example? A．A means of gaining an understanding of others. B．A comfortable space for self-expression. C．A gateway to discovering hidden talents. D．A chance to accept your disadvantages. A new technology may change the way people watch movies at the theater. Instead of watching a film on the screen, you will enter the scene and watch the action take place all around you. This is what Virtual Reality, or VR, and 360-degree video promise to give audience. The film called Career Opportunities in Organized Crime (COOR) is the first full-length film made in 360-degree Virtual Reality. Online websites like YouTube and Vimeo have already offered some VR films. To watch VR films, people should wear expensive VR headsets that cover their eyes and ears. VR headsets can also be used to view films that advertise(为……做广告) trips. They help people who cannot travel, but want to feel the experience of going to places around the world. And these headsets have been used by computer game players since they were created. But many people usually feel sick when using them. There is a similar movie technology. Japanese NHK Media showed the 8K resolution 3-D film. The sound system for the film used 24 speakers. As music played around people, images appeared to jump out of the screen. But this high technology comes at a high cost. A company spokesman said the video and sound system costs $500,000. That is more than average movie theaters will pay. Theater owners won’t spend so much money on devices (设备) that may be popular for only a short time. However, experts note the movie theater business now faces strong competition from the home theater system and piracy (盗版). Changing the way people see movies at the theater may give the business new life. 1．VR technology is created to ________. A．introduce some online websites B．encourage people to make movies C．make people feel they are in the movie D．encourage people to watch movies at home 2．According to the passage, VR headsets ________. A．can’t be used for playing games B．can help people protect the head C．are comfortable for people to wear D．allow people to travel without leaving home 3．What can we learn about 8K resolution 3-D film? A．It is quite different from VR films. B．The technology for it is very expensive. C．It is popular with some theater owners. D．Its sound system needs special headsets. 4．The passage is written mainly to ________. A．introduce a new film — COOR B．advise people to watch more movies C．draw more people’s attention to the film D．show technology may change movie business Food and drinks in the 250 top American movies of recent decades largely fail US government diet recommendations (推荐) and UK youth advertising standards, a new study shows. Researchers looked at the 250 most popular movies to check the food and drinks shown on-screen and see how well they aligned with (与……一致) what the government recommended people to eat and what Americans were actually eating. About 40% of drinks in these movies were alcoholic (含有酒精的). “The on-screen diet largely failed across the board to reach US government recommended daily intake levels — and it was similar in a lot of ways to what Americans actually eat, which we know to be a mostly unhealthy diet,” says lead author Bradley Turnwald. “Movies show unhealthy food as being stereotypical (模式化的), which Americans then see, which reinforces what is normative.” To determine just how unhealthy the on-screen foods actually were, the researchers looked to other countries like the UK that were beginning to limit the types of food and drinks advertised to youth. Advertising unhealthy food and drinks was limited in the UK if 25% or more of the audience included youth under age 16. Researchers applied the UK rating system to the set of American movies and found that over 70% of movies received food ratings that would be illegal to advertise to youth under the UK standard. For drinks, over 90% of movies received ratings that would fail UK advertising standards. “We have spent a lot of money and time educating people about the importance of eating well. But these methods only take us so far,” says senior author Alia Crum, assistant professor of psychology. “The food shown in popular movies send a clear message — not only about what is common to eat but also about what food is attractive or cool to eat. If our favorite actors and superheroes aren’t eating salads, why should we?” 1．What did the researchers try to find out about the on-screen diet? A．Its health level. B．Its amount of fat. C．Its role in the film. D．Its influence on the audience. 2．What do we know about the on-screen diet? A．It changes as time goes by. B．It is similar to Americans’ daily diet. C．It provides a good example for people. D．It is healthier than what researchers have expected. 3．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．The on-screen diet is unhealthy in the UK too. B．Advertising unhealthy diet is not allowed in the UK. C．People in the UK have a different unhealthy diet. D．The UK has a much higher standard of the on-screen diet. 4．What might Alia Crum agree with according to the last paragraph? A．Movies have the power to educate people. B．Movies can be the mirror of social reality. C．Movies are an important part of people’s daily lives. D．Movies shouldn’t be judged only on food messages they deliver. Onstage, 21-year-old Jiang Zhounan brings stories to life, while offstage, she finds great joy and excitement in her own passionate story with speeding motorcycle. Born in 2003, Jiang represents the grace of the stage and the freedom of the open road. Her life combines the grace of traditional Yueju Opera with the thrill of biking. Her journey into the world of art began by chance in her second year of junior middle school. During a singing practice, Jiang’s clear voice and heartfelt emotion drew the attention of her teacher. Recognizing her talent, the teacher handed her a registration brochure for the Zhejiang Vocational Academy of Art, setting her on the path to becoming a Yueju Opera performer. At the school, Jiang was lucky to find a teacher who provided professional guidance and personal support, allowing her to fully devote herself to the study of the art form. Upon graduating in 2022, she joined the Yueju Opera troupe (剧团) at the Nantong Art Theater, where she focuses on laodan (senior female roles) while also performing zhengdan (young female roles). Her excellent voice skills and nuanced (细致入微的) performances quickly made her a standout member of the troupe. Yueju Opera is a traditional style of opera popular in the Yangtze River Delta region. Its male roles are typically played by women. But in her free time, Jiang falls in love with a different kind of performance. Shortly after starting her career, she met a group of female motorcyclists during an outreach performance in the countryside. Their confident, spirited behaviour fascinated her, leading to a passion for the speed and the freedom of motorcycling. In 2022, she bought herself a motorcycle, changing from a graceful Yueju Opera performer to an energetic, cool rider. Jiang doesn’t see her two identities as opposite. She believes everyone has many sides to their character, with the stage reflecting just one side of her life and motorcycling marking the change from work to personal life. 1．Why did Iiang Zhounan take up a job in Yueju Opera? A．Her teacher recognized her talent. B．A brochure encouraged her. C．She was inspired by an opera performer. D．She was interested in performing arts. 2．What roles does Jiang Zhounan specialize in at the Yue|u Opera troupe? A．Mainly young female roles. B．Mainly senior male roles. C．Both senior and young female roles. D．Both senior and young male roles. 3．Which of the following can best describe Jiang Zhounan? A．Devoted and adventurous. B．Traditional and passive. C．Responsible and gentle. D．Talented and shy. 4．What message does the author seem to express in the text? A．The early bird catches the worm. B．When one door closes, another opens. C．A man is like a diamond with many sides. D．The grass is always greener on the other side. Pilotti, inspired by Peking Opera’s unique theatrical style, decided to become an actor at an early age and chose to study physical theater at a Finnish university. In 2009, as an exchange student, he arrived at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing to study Peking Opera for six months. Despite lacking Chinese language skills and Peking Opera background, he grasped the art form with the academy’s strict teaching. In 2010 and 2014, he returned to the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts to continue studying Peking Opera, which he later integrated into his original productions in Sweden. In recent years, Pilotti has created theater pieces inspired by traditional Chinese stories—The Monkey King and Jingwei. The Monkey King show, featuring Peking Opera movements to express the character’s characteristics, has been really successful. “We’ve performed over 150 times and people are still coming,” Pilotti says. “The Monkey King is a famous character with many adaptations, so the audience already know a bit about him. But, when they can see the character up close in the show, it can be a surprise.” Apart from merging Peking Opera elements with Western physical theater, Pilotti also engages children by interacting during shows and teaching them movements in workshops. In addition to theater productions, he has been working as a cultural ambassador between China and Sweden, performing Peking Opera on variety shows, appearing in online videos, and giving speeches at forums. Pilotti shares his work on his social media platforms, with many followers expressing awe at his performance and commending his efforts in promoting traditional Chinese culture. “My dream now is to do more cultural exchanges and maybe create a show where Chinese Peking Opera and Swedish actors perform together,” he says. 1．What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2? A．Peking Opera’s influence on Pilotti. B．Peking Opera’s unique theatrical style. C．Pilotti’s challenges in Peking Opera. D．Pilotti’s learning experiences in China. 2．How does Pilotti present The Monkey King show? A．He uses Peking Opera movements in it. B．He combines it with the story of Jingwei. C．He teaches the kids in the performance. D．He offers the audience many adaptations. 3．What does the underlined word “commending” in the last paragraph mean? A．Spotting. B．Realizing. C．Praising. D．Identifying. 4．Which one can be the best title of the passage? A．Chinese Culture Meets the West. B．A Foreigner Finds His Love in China. C．Monkey King Gains Global Popularity. D．Swede Acts on Passion for Peking Opera. 重难语篇提升练 Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated competence across various sectors, but matching human creativity remains hard to achieve. However, companies like StoryFit are using AI in a much novel way, particularly in the film industry, where it is revolutionizing how scripts are developed, and stories are told. Initially, Monica Landers, founder and CEO of StoryFit, used AI technology to aid publishers in narrowing down their “slush piles” (未处理的文稿) to a shortlist of promising books. However, StoryFit found the publishing industry’s growth potential insufficient and targeted the film industry instead. Consequently, it has become the force behind several successful films in recent years. Primarily, StoryFit analyzes a script’s (剧本) marketability, assessing where a story fits with the audience and how each storytelling element resonates (引起共鸣). The film industry is high-risk, with considerable investments required before generating returns. StoryFit provides data on whether those risks are likely to be fruitful. StoryFit’s AI technology checks character traits (特征) to evaluate audience responses, determining how heroic or relatable a main character might be. This information allows creative professionals to identify potential character imbalances. Beyond marketability, StoryFit also analyzes audience connections to the storyline, offering insights into aspects such as the audience’s emotional journey throughout an episode or the impact of a favorite character’s departure. The company also reports on plot inconsistencies, such as characters behaving consistently with their established traits or disappearing from the storyline. Nevertheless, Landers emphasizes that their role is to draw insights from the data rather than comment on the script. She stated, “You have people whose whole careers are based on making those decisions. But we can be a technology voice that helps them to shine a light on what’s happening or not happening in the script.” Using AI technology like StoryFit in the film industry demonstrates artificial intelligence’s potential to enhance storytelling. As the technology advances, its impact on the film industry will only grow, paving the way for more engaging and resonant cinematic experiences. 1．What caused StoryFit to shift its focus from publishing to films? A．The financial difficulties. B．The limited growth prospect. C．The decreasing customer base. D．The insufficient AI competence. 2．What is StoryFit able to do according to Paragraph 3? A．rewrite scripts for a wider audience. B．Determine the amount of investment. C．Evaluate scripts’ potential for success. D．Facilitate the process of screen writing. 3．According to Landers, what is StoryFit’s role in script analysis? A．A data-driven advisor. B．A decision-maker. C．A marketing specialist. D．A content developer. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward the application of AI in the film industry? A．Unclear. B．Supportive. C．Objective. D．Concerned. Looking for a new film for the holiday season? Consider watching the 1904 version (版本) of “Little Women,” starring Susan Sarandon, Winona Ryder, Claire Danes and Kirsten Dunst. Here are two reasons why you should devote a movie night to this modern classic. First, no work of literature deals with female character formation quite as well as Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel. And the 1994 film, directed by Gillian Armstrong, stays true to the spirit of this classic book about four sisters growing up in New England. Second, the film stands out independent of the novel, by stressing that living well means centering on others. In the book, Alcott describes the four March sisters, showing both their admirable qualities and weaknesses that need to be managed. They walk a road to adulthood that is full of personal struggles, self-sacrifice (自我牺牲), and hard-won self-knowledge. Their characters are complex and well-developed, not shallow or simplistic. This well-rounded focus on women’s many sides sets “Little Women” apart from other 19th-century American stories about women, which often had overly emotional and romantic views of women’s lives. In addition to several versions of different quality produced over the years, there is also Greta Gerwig’s 2019 feature-length adaptation. Despite an outstanding performance by Saoirse Ronan, whose Jo, the second-oldest March sister, is perhaps the most detailed and realistic of all, this modern version awkwardly changes Alcott’s message about 19th-century ideas of femininity. Toward the end of the film, Jo says lines that seem borrowed from a 21st-century course on women’s studies, and reflect experts’ understanding rather than the original text and spirit of the novel. So, all in all, only the 30-year-old film can be watched again and again. In the 1994 adaptation, overlaided on the central plot of character development is a warm, idealized, familial atmosphere. This quality is key and hard to measure. In short, it’s the kind of movie that makes you want to reach for a blanket and tea, even if you typically don’t like blankets and aren’t a tea drinker. This is what makes it a movie that stands alone, independent of the book. 1．Why does the author recommend the 1994 adaptation of “Little Women”? A．It stars one of his favorite actresses. B．It has been popular for the past 30 years. C．It deals with the topic of women creatively. D．It remains faithful to the original novel. 2．What does the author intend to stress about “Little Women” in paragraph 3? A．How it stands out from similar novels. B．Why it appeals to female readers. C．What makes it go beyond time and space. D．What unique writing style it has. 3．What is a weakness of Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation? A．It uses too many special effects. B．It includes modern ideas about women. C．It changes the original story a lot. D．It lacks excellent performances. 4．What quality of the 1994 adaptation does the author show in the last paragraph? A．Its lasting popularity. B．Its simplified storyline. C．Its marked social effects. D．Its inviting feel. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $