Some of the world’s most famous movies, like The Sound of Music and Singin’ in the Rain(雨中曲) , are musicals . These are both very old movies, though . It seemed as if musicals had gone out of fashion.

But La La Land , a new musical by US director Damien Chazelle , 32 , has made the genre(类型) popular again . “Brilliantly written and directed , La La Land gives movie musicals life in the 21st century ,”Peter Travers wrote for Rolling Stone.

Starring(主演) US actor Ryan Gosling, 36, and actress Emma Stone, 28, the movie was released in Chinese mainland on Feb 14. Set in the colourful world of Hollywood’s film and music scene , the two characters – a jazz musician and an actress – sing and dance their way to love.

It has made history as the first film to win seven Golden Globe awards. It has also been nominated(提名) for a record-equaling 14 Oscars.

Other popular movies of today are often about violence(暴力), war , drugs(毒品) or politics(政治) . Thanks to Chazelle’s creative style , original music and wonderful lacation, La La Land has a light feel that will put you in a good mood.

The opening scene , when hundreds of people in a traffic jam start singing , “ will be studied and swooned(着迷) over for years to come,”according to Travers. “The very fact that it doesn’t have a strong political message , but is still good enough to win awards , is what makes La Lan Land so unusual ,”Nicholas Barber , wrote for the BBC . “It is intimate(亲切的) and personal and magical.”

1.What does Peter Travers think of La La Land?

A. It is better than The Sound of Music. B. Its genre is out of fashion.

C. It is not a good story. D. It makes musicals popular again.

2.Which of the following is NOT true about La La Land ?

A. It was directed by a 32-year-old US director

B. It starred US actor Ryan Gosling and actress Emma Stone.

C. It’s a love story about a jazz musician and an actress.

D. It has won seven Golden Globe and 14 Occars.

3.La La Land contains _________.

A. original music B. war scenes C. violent scenes D. a strong political message

4.According to Nicholas Barber , La La Land _________.

A. is a very good movie B. has an impressive opening scene

C. lacks(缺乏) magic and personality D. needs strong political messages

Millions of people across China will crowd onto trains and buses next February, hurrying home to be with their families for the country’s most important holidays, Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival. February 15 marks the end of the Year of the Rooster and the beginning of the Year of the Dog.

History of the Holiday

According to an ancient legend, Buddha(佛祖)asked all the animals to meet him on Lunar New Year. Twelve animals came, and Buddha named a year after each one.

The Year of Good Luck

Buddha announced that people born in each animal’s year would have some of that animal’s personality. If you were born in 1970, 1982, 1994 or 2006, you were born in the year of the Dog. In ancient times, the dog is considered the best symbol for honesty and loyalty(忠诚). People who were born in these years are believed to be honest, brave and filled with good luck and strength. They are said to get along best with people born under the year of the Tiger, Rat or Horse.

Festivals, Lions and Feasts(筵席)

On Lunar New Year’s Eve, the Chinese celebrate with fireworks, family gatherings and festivals. One of the most popular ways to celebrate the holiday is with the lion dance. During celebrations, dancers dressed as lions perform. The dancers are supposed to bring good luck to people. People often wear red. Legend has it that red can drive away bad luck.

The 15-day New Year season is celebrated with firecrackers, dragon dances and visits to friends and family. The celebrations end with the Lantern Festival, when brightly colored lamps are hung in parks around China.

根据短文内容,判断句子正(T)、误(F)。

1.Uncle Li was born in 1970, so his animal zodiac(属相)is Dog.

2.January 1st, 2018 marks the beginning of the Year of the Dog.

3.People who were born in the year of the Tiger are believed to be brave and honest.

4.During the Spring Festival, people wear red in China because they think red can drive away bad luck.

5.People can play firecrackers in the 15-dayNew Year season according to the passage.

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