1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 4 Films and film events (35 分钟 ) .阅读理解 A (2017 全国 卷 ) Minutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater,employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups.It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theaters 7 5-year history.This time,howe
2、ver,the cleanup was a little different.As one group of workers carried out the rubbish,another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the buildings end. The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater.Though the movie is 30 years
3、old,most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bye to the old building.Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate.The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down. Bradford said that larg
4、e modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete.He added that the theaters location( 位置 ) was also a reason.“This used to be the center of town,” he said.“Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.” Last week some city officials suggested the city might be inte
5、rested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place.However,these plans were abandoned because of financial problems.Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm,which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located. The theater audi
6、ence said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time.After 75 years the Plaza Theater had shown its last movie.The theater will be missed. 1.In what way was yesterdays cleanup at the Plaza special? A.It made room for new equipment. B.It signaled the closedown of the theater. C.It was do
7、ne with the help of the audience. D.It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater. 2.Why was The Last Picture Show put on? A.It was an all-time classic. B.It was about the history of the town. C.The audience requested it. D.The theater owner found it suitable. 3.What will probably happen to the buil
8、ding? A.It will be repaired. B.It will be turned into a museum. C.It will be knocked down. D.It will be sold to the city government. 4.What can we infer about the audience? A.They are disappointed with Bradford. B.They are sad to part with the old theater. C.They are supportive of the city officials
9、. D.They are eager to have a shopping center. ? 导学号 23500102? 【 精品教育资源文库 】 B (2017 江西九江二模 ) As just about any fan or working professional of the film industry will tell you,the movie business is a happy and exciting ride.I began to enter the field in the summer of 1982.We were told to bring others
10、with us as the first shoot was a crowd scene at our Civic Center downtown.Arriving at the site,we looked around and waited for three hours for the production people to arrange the shoot.“Anyone know what were supposed to do?” Everyone kept saying. Anyone hoping to success as an extra(临时演员 )should be
11、ar in mind that most shoots are on location and weather-sensitive.Since youve got your states film task and Craigslist to help you pick and choose projects.You might want to read the descriptions.pick and choose.in other words,wait and then hurry up. Another scene took place at a Sunland Park race t
12、rack.Again,another opportunity to sit around for three hours and talk with strangers who are in crowd scenes as volunteer extras.I was in one scene where the director had me ad liberation showing three other people the piece of paper in my back pocket.In 100-degree heat,pressed against sweat and thi
13、ck clothes,that scrap of paper broke up. Whats fun is watching the finished product in the city where the movie was shot.Chucks SUV was running down I towards a hospital.that was actually in the other direction.The good guys were wandering through deserted Chihuahua.but the scene was shot at a state
14、 park in Texas.Amazing! After working on a movie set on a number of projects behind the camera,I recommend every film fan do the “extra” experience at least once so you can see what youre watching.Depending on wha t and who you see,you can dine out on an interesting “war story” for years to come. 5.
15、What did the author do when he took shoots at a Sunland Park? A.He acted an athlete to participate in a race. B.He had a chance to talk with other extras for hours. C.It was very cold. D.He failed completely. 6.Why does the author think its interesting to be an extra? A.Because many scenes arent tak
16、en in real situations. B.Because he has chance to see his own movies. C.Because he can go to parks and other interesting places. D.Because Chucks SUV can be seen in the shooting place. 7.How does the author think of working a movie extra? A.Its difficulty but fun. B.Its worth having a try. C.Its lik
17、e a war experience. D.Its tiring and challenging. 8.What does the passage mainly tell us? A.Experiences as a movie extra. B.How to become a movie extra. C.Secrets of the film industry. D.Basic tasks of a movie extra. ? 导学号 23500103? .七选五 (2017 武汉十校联考 ) 【 精品教育资源文库 】 Every day we watch TV or read mag
18、azines or newspapers to get more information.But what are the advantages or disadvantages of the two media? 1. Watching them is pleasant and does not require the effort of reading.If television did not cover the news,some people would know nothing about what is going on in the world. However,televis
19、ion newscasters cover only the events that they have time for,and they prefer stories that include some impressive pictures.Viewers are quickly bored with reporters who sit and talk into the camera.2. 3. They can include details,and a person with a special interest can take time to read them.Others
20、can stick to the headlines. Reading allows more freedom of choice than television.4. In broadcasting,“one size fits all”.However,a person who reads newspapers and magazines can choose to spend time on business,sports,health,or the school board election,depending on special interests. 5. However,a pe
21、rson who has individual interests and who wants the whole story needs newspapers and magazines as well. A.TV news is not a persons only source of news. B.Television news shows are impressive and interesting. C.The TV audience cannot decide which stories to watch. D.Television provides a useful glanc
22、e at whats happening. E.As a result,a complicated story is often cut short. F.More people get news by watching television than by reading newspapers. G.However,newspapers and magazines do a better job of explaining complex events. ? 导学号 23500104? .短文改错 (2017 湖南六校跟踪检测 ) Last Saturday,our school had o
23、rganized an activity to visit the children at a local orphanage.As one of the volunteer,I took part in it.We took many books as well many kinds of school supplies and toys for the children.They were delighted to receive the gifts.In the morning,we played some games with them when we used to play in
24、our childhood.Then we cooked and had lunch here.In the afternoon,we gave them some performances.Before leaving the orphanage,we had photos take with them and gave them our contact details so that they could keep in touch with one another.Each of us had a happily time.We gave the children our care an
25、d help,but in return,they gave us their smiles and love. ? 导学号 23500105? 【 精品教育资源文库 】 课时规范练 27(模块八 Unit 4) .A 【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。经营 75 年之久的老剧院在放映完最后一场电影后关门停业 ,不久将被拆除 ,原地建造一座购物中心。 1.B 细节理解题。从第一段中的 “This time,however,the cleanup was a little different.” 和 “in preparation for the buildings end” 可知 ,昨天广场剧院散场后的清扫工作之所以特殊 ,是因为 The Last Picture Show 这部经典影片放映结束后老剧院就要关门了。 2.D 细节理
