XXX: The Return of Xander Cage

Release date: January 20,2017

Starring: Vin Diesel, Ruby Rose, Nina Dobrev, Donnie Yen, Kris Wu

Rating: ★★★★

Plot: Xander Cage (Vin Diesel)is left for death after an incident, and then he secretly returns to action for a tough assignment designed for him.

Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons(妖魔) II

Release date: January 28,2017

Starring: Kris Wu, Kenny Lin, Yao Chen, Jelly Lin

Rating: ★★★★

Plot: The film is a sequel (续集)to the 2013 film, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, which was directed by Stephen Chow. Tang Sanzang (Kris Wu), along with his three disciples, sets out on the Journey to the West. Although they appear to be harmonious, in reality, they are plotting against each other. After a series of adventures where they capture demons, they start to understand one another’s pains and heart, and finally solve their internal conflicts, working together to become the most united demon-killing team.

Live by Night

Release date: January 13,2017

Starring: Ben Affleck, Scott Eastwood, Zoe Saldana, Elle Faning

Rating: ★★★

Plot: In the Prohibition Era, Joe Coughlin, the prodigal son of a Boston police captain, becomes a bootlegger and later, a notorious gangster(恶棍).

The Village of No Return

Release date: January 28,2017

Starring: Hsu chi, Wang Qianyuan, Hsiao-chuan Chang, Eric Tsang

Rating: ★★

Plot: In a beautiful and quiet village, an uninvited guest and mysterious treasure appear, making a series of funny stories happen.

1.Which film can you see if you’re free on Jan. 13,2017?

A. Live by Night B. Journey to the West

C. The Return of Xander Cage D. The Village of No Return

2.Who stars two films among the four mentioned?

A. Scott Eastwood B. Kris Wu

C. Ruby Rose D. Hsu chi

3.Why can the demon-killing group finally become the most harmonious one?

A. They are facing risks to explore everything

B. They can avoid their internal arguments

C. They can fully know about each other

D. They are fighting against each other

4.How is The Village of No Return different from the other films?

A. It is rated more stars than the other three

B. It is a follow-up film to the 2013 one

C. It is not released in the same month

D. It can make audience laugh a lot

Happiness depends upon ourselves

I stared at the word “Happiness”, my creative-writing assignment (作业) about emotion, on my blank(空白的) paper. No format(格式) at all.

It was not the lack of structure (结构)______ the word “happiness” that was ______ me. Anything else I could have ______ well, say, jealousy (嫉妒) or pain. But I was ______to write about happiness.

There was a ______ at my bedroom door. “Hey, Sarah?” asked a small voice. “Can I come in?” “Rachie.” I said to my five-year-old sister. “I’m ______ now.”

“But this is important.”

I ______. “Okay, then.” Rachie came in. “Um, I caught my favourite butterfly. It’s ______ pretty. But I let it go because Mommy said it would die.” “So, what’s the ______?” I asked. “Well,” she whispered ______ she were about to share a deep ______. “When I set it free, I was ______. Does that make me a mean person?” I ______. “Of course not. You were just happy it was free.” I gave her a ______ . “Now I have work to do.” “What work?” she asked. I ______ my blank paper. “I have to write about happiness.” “Oh, that’s easy.” “What’s your happiness?” I asked. She thought a few seconds. “Butterflies,” she said ______ and left.

Butterflies! I thought about our ______. She was happy to catch the butterfly and happy to see it go. Maybe she was right. Butterflies ______ nothing but happiness. Maybe butterflies aren’t exactly the ______ to happiness, but there is something to be said about the simple things in ______ . And with that, I started to write.

1.A. or B. but C. and D. nor

2.A. bothering B. inspiring C. surprising D. attracting

3.A. analyzed B. explained C. handled D. adjusted

4.A. reminded B. supposed C. persuaded D. prepared

5.A. knock B. call C. push D. beat

6.A. annoyed B. dizzy C. puzzled D. busy

7.A. begged B. sighed C. urged D. refused

8.A. equally B. hardly C. really D. slightly

9.A. effect B. result C. decision D. problem

10.A. as if B. only if C. so that D. in case

11.A. sorrow B. secret C. feeling D. pain

12.A. awful B. excited C. glad D. disappointed

13.A. argued B. nodded C. added D. smiled

14.A. hug B. tip C. look D. hand

15.A. read through B. glanced at C. set down D. turned over

16.A. angrily B. blindly C. anxiously D. simply

17.A. conversation B. conclusion C. debate D. interview[

18.A. discover B. bring C. benefit D. expect

19.A. barrier B. introduction C. key D. limit

20.A. need B. return C. work D. life

Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it’s easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:

﹡Schedule yearly exams. 1. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.

﹡Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses. 2.

﹡Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products.  3.  Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.

4.  As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.

﹡Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk.  5. Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.

A. Eat your greens.

B. Eye care should begin early in life.

C. They can properly protect your eyes.

D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.

E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.

F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.

G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.

There have always been a lot of commonly believed but false ideas about being fat and doing exercise. Some people believe that they can’t help putting on weight as they get older, while others hold that if they stop exercising, their muscles will turn into fat. Here are some more myths:

I’ll never lose weight--I come from a fat family

Wrong! While we can't change the body type we are born with, we can't blame our genes for making us fat. There's plenty of evidence that fatness runs in families, and the main reason is that they share the same habit of eating too much and exercise too little.

I am fat because I burn calories slowly

Wrong! Fatness is not caused by a slow metabolism(新陈代谢).In fact, although fat people consume more energy than slim people, they also fail to realize how much they eat! Keeping a diary can help you work out your daily food intake mom accurately.

Exercise is boring

Wrong! Anything will become boring if you do it repetitively. The key is to develop a balanced and varied program that's fun as well as progressive. If you enjoy a Sunday walk, take a different mute. If you do yoga, try a Tai chi class. If you like swiping, set yourself a distance or time challenge.

No pain, no gain

Wrong! Exercise is not meant to hurt. Indeed, pain is you body telling you something's wrong, and continuing to exercise could lead to serious injury. You may experience mild discomfort as you begin to exercise regularly, but this is your body adapting to the positive changes in your lifestyle and the aches should disappear relatively quickly. If they don't, rest and seek medical advice.

1.What does the author think about being fat?

A. It is the family genes that make people fat.

B. People are fat because they consume too little energy.

C. A diary of exercise can prevent people from becoming fat.

D. It is the consequence of people's unbalanced lifestyle.

2.According to the author, how can we make exercise mom interesting?

A. By taking varied exercise. B. By choosing simple exercise.

C. By doing regular exercise. D. By sticking to outdoor exercise.

3.What is the author's opinion about "No pain, no gain" in exercising?

A. Keeping lit is essentially a painful experience.

B. Exercise should be stopped if continuous pain is felt.

C. Pain in exercise is a precondition for reaching your goal.

D. Getting used to pain leads to positive changes in your body.

4.What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To declare the importance of keeping lit.

B. To clarify some misconceptions about fatness and exercise.

C. To confirm what has long been believed about keeping fit.

D. To explain some medical facts about being fat and doing exercise.

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