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(一)
Dear You:
The May Day Tearjerker
给阿嬷的情书:五一催泪弹
In April 2026, a special film quietly entered theaters during the busy May Day holiday. Named Dear You(给阿嬷的情书), this small-budget movie had no big stars or fancy special effects. Yet, within just two days of its release on April 30, its box office revenue surpassed 20 million yuan. Many viewers left the cinema with tears in their eyes, calling it the "biggest tearjerker of the holiday."
What makes this film so touching? The story centers around an elderly Teochew(潮州) grandmother, Ye Shurou, who spent half her life waiting for letters from her husband who went to Southeast Asia (known as "going to Nanyang"). The letters are actually qiaopi(侨批)—a special kind of letter sent by overseas Chinese with both messages and money. In 2013, qiaopi were added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register(世界记忆名产名录). The film's director said that 90% of the details in the movie come from true stories of overseas Chinese.
There is a surprising twist in the story. After the grandmother's grandson faces financial troubles in Thailand, he starts to uncover the truth. To his shock, he discovers that the person exchanging letters with his grandma for nearly 20 years was not his long-gone grandfather, but a stranger—a kind-hearted woman named Xie Nanzhi. To protect the grandma from the pain of losing her loved one, Xie secretly wrote letters pretending to be the grandfather for two decades.
The film's emotional power also comes from its use of the Teochew dialect(潮州方言). Over 95% of the dialogue is in this local language. To keep things real, the director chose mostly unknown actors from the Chaoshan region. The movie also shows many local customs, such as drinking Kungfu tea, eating olive vegetables, and taking part in traditional parades. The famous "Xia Yulai"(a well-known local comedian) appears in the film, bringing laughter to the audience.
This film is the final part of director Lan Hongchun's"Chaoshan Trilogy," following Dad, I'll Surely Do(2018) and Take Me to Your Mom(2022). Lan said the film is not just "a love letter to grandma" but "a love letter to all overseas Chinese and to our homeland". By telling a story that mixes family love with a sense of national duty, the film shows that the Chaoshan people's hard work, honesty, and love for their country are qualities that can touch anyone's heart.
( )1.What was the special achievement of the film A Letter to Grandma during the May Day holiday?
A. It won an international award at a film festival.
B. Its box office revenue exceeded 20 million yuan within two days.
C. It was the only film released during the holiday period.
D. It starred many famous Hollywood actors.
( )2.What does the underlined word "pretending" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. 假装 B. 真诚地 C. 忘记 D. 继续
( )3.What was the surprising twist in the film's plot?
A. The grandmother's grandson never actually went to Thailand.
B. The person exchanging letters with the grandmother was a kind stranger.
C.The grandfather was still alive and living in a different country.
D.The letters were all written by a professional writer.
( )4.What can we infer from Paragraph 4 about why the film is touching?
A. It contains very dramatic and loud special effects.
B. It focuses mainly on the fast-paced modern city life.
C. It uses authentic local dialect, customs, and local actors to show real life.
D. It depends heavily on well-known movie stars to attract audiences.
( )5.What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To teach readers how to make a low-budget film.
B.To introduce a touching film about a grandmother and qiaopi.
C.To compare Chinese and foreign film industries.
D.To explain why Hollywood movies are better than Chinese ones.
(二)
"If I could talk to the animals, just imagine it. Chatting to a chimp(黑猩猩)," sang the actor Rex Harrison in the 1967 movie Doctor Dolittle. Talking to animals may have seemed like a fantasy in the 1960s, but it may soon become possible thanks to Al.
The sounds that animals make to communicate with each other have patterns(模式)that other members of their species understand, but these patterns are hard for humans to recognize. However, Al is very good at finding patterns if it is given enough animal sounds. And because Al can look through millions of sounds to find such patterns, many scientists believe Al may soon help us find out what animals are saying.
Now, scientists are using Al to study the sounds of sperm whales. They already know that these whales make clicking sounds to recognize each other. Now, they are trying to connect the sounds the Al recognized to whale behavior(行为). They hope AI will help them understand the whale language by 2026.
Some people believe that understanding the language of animals will change how we see our relationship with the natural world, and may help protect them better. But in the meantime, it seems some animals might already want to talk to us! A study suggests that the humpback whales may blow bubbles(气泡) in water when meeting humans.
Wouldn't it be amazing to really talk to animals one day? With AI's help, that day might come soon!
( )1. How does the writer start the passage?
A. By listing numbers. B. By giving examples.
C. By showing a picture. D. By quoting an old song.
( )2. What does AI need to find the patterns?
A. Enough animal sounds. B. Different kinds of languages.
B. Direct communication with animals. D. Everyday behavior of animals.
( )3. What can we know about sperm whales from the passage?
A. They like to blow bubbles to humans.
B. They can understand human language.
C. They have the simplest communication system.
D. They use special clicking sounds to recognize each other.
( )4. What does the writer think of talking to animals in the future?
A. Unbelievable. B. Hopeful. C.Worrying. D. Safe.
( )5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. AI may soon help humans talk to animals
B. Meet the cleverest animal-sperm whales
C. How animals understand human language
D. The study of communication between animals
(三)
From 10 Tables to 8,000 Visitors: The Mo's Chicken Pot Craze
Taking Over Guangdong
从10桌到8000人:席卷广东的莫氏鸡煲热潮
In late March 2026, a small chicken pot restaurant in Foshan, Guangdong, suddenly became an internet sensation. Mo's Chicken Pot(莫氏鸡煲) was just an ordinary countryside eatery that used to serve only about 10 tables of customers a day. But everything changed after a famous food blogger posted a video of his visit.
What made the video so special? In the video, the 60- year-old owner, Uncle Mo, looked worried and told the blogger:" Don't make it too popular. If business gets too busy, I won't be able to handle it." His honest and unpretentious attitude deeply touched netizens. Instead of keeping people away, his words made everyone want to visit even more. People called his shop "the restaurant that least wants to be famous in the whole internet."
The restaurant quickly became a must-visit spot. The daily number of customers jumped from about 10 tables to over 200 tables. On peak days, the shop received more than 8,000 visitors. Fans came not only from all over China but also from abroad—some even flew in from Egypt just to try the chicken pot. A Russian vlogger visited twice and highly recommended the food, saying the chicken was "fresh and tender."
The sudden popularity brought both joy and trouble. Uncle Mo, who is 60 years old, found himself working 15-16 hours a day and sleeping only 3-4 hours each night. He said, "What's the use of being popular? Even if you earn more money, what's the point if you lose your health?" To protect his well-being, Uncle Mo made two important decisions: his shop would close every Monday starting the following week, and it would also take a 3-day break during the upcoming May Day holiday.
Uncle Mo also made it clear that he would never expand the shop or raise prices. "The chickens are all raised by farmers in my hometown. We have enough for a whole year," he said. The local government has stepped in to help, providing parking lots, extra tables, and volunteer chefs to ease the pressure. Uncle Mo's story reminds us that in an age of internet fame, staying true to oneself may be the most valuable quality of all.
( )1.What made Mo's Chicken Pot become famous overnight?
A. The chicken pot was very cheap.
B. A famous food blogger posted a video about
C. The local government advertised it online.
D. It was located in the center of the city.
( )2.What did Uncle Mo say to the food blogger in the video?
A. "Please help me become famous."
B. "I plan to open more branches soon."
C. "Don't make it too popular. I won't be able to handle it."
D. "Come back tomorrow for a free meal."
( )3.What does the underlined word "handle" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.拒绝 B.处理;应付 C.等待 D.关闭
( )4.What can be inferred from Uncle Mo's decision to close the shop every Monday?
A. He wants to reduce the shop's popularity.
B. He values his health more than making more money.
C. He plans to move the shop to a new location.
D. He thinks the shop is losing money.
( )5.What is the best title for this passage?
A. How to Make the Perfect Chicken Pot
B. Why Young People Love Social Media
C. The Best Tourist Attractions in Foshan
D. The Restaurant That Doesn't Want to Be Famous
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