The earliest films are quite different from the present ones.They were very short，lasting only one minute.To see simple action films of trains，crowds on the street and similar subjects，people needed to pay only one cent.

Later，a new method was used to produce magical effect and to tie a story together.The method was to put the beginning of one scene upon the end of the scene before.In 1903 a film was made about a train robbery.Many of the actions took place at the same time.The scenes moved smoothly from one to another.This was the earliest successful film.In that film，scenes filmed at different places and times were put together naturally.

A short time later，there appeared a whole hour of short comedy，travel and so on.These films were usually simple，rough and even vulgar.

In the beginning，actors in the films weren’t allowed to have their names known publicly.It was because producers were afraid actors would ask for more money once they became well known.But later producers found that films with popular actors in them could be sold at a higher price than those without popular actors in them.After 1910，actors were allowed to use their own names and won high fame.

51.Which of the following does not describe the character of the oldest films?

A.The actions in the films were not complex.

B.People didn’t need to pay much money to see a film.

C.The films didn’t show the people on the street to the audience.

D.The films didn’t last long.

52.From the passage which of the following statements are about the first most successful film?

a.It was made in 1903.

b.It was about a robbing happening in a train.

c.A new method was used to make the film.

d.Many actions happened at the same time but people could see them one by one in the film.

e.All the actions were filmed in a train.

f.There was no sound in the film.

g.The film lasted shorter than an hour.

A.a，b，c，d，e，f，g　　　　                     B.a，b，c，d，g

C.a，b，d，e，f　　　　                               D.a，b，c，d，e，g

53.The underlined word“vulgar”in the third paragraph means______.

A.ill mannered，in bad taste    B.gentle manned，in good taste

C.interesting                 D.educative

54.Why did producers not allow actors to make their names famous to the public in the beginning?

A.Fame is a magnifying（放大）glass.

B.Fame is the last infirmity（weakness）of noble minds.

C.The more a man has，the more he wants.

D.The more famous one is，the more he gets.

55.Which is true according to the passage?

A.The more famous the actors are，the better a film must be.

B.Since 1910 actors have been more and more famous.

C.The films at present last as long as the old ones.

D.Films began during last century.

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

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A．Rose Garden

   It cozily stands beside a big green lawn at the heart of the privileged Ersha Island. Natural openness, spaciousness and privacy are its attractions, plus the nice interior. The food and service, however, are not satisfactory relatively.

B．Mammamia

Mammamia presents low-profile luxury hidden in a side street in Tianhe's central business district. The pricing here is about 10% higher than similar restaurants in Guangzhou. Although the price is higher, the quality ranks higher too. Here you get approximately 80% of the ingredients and seasonings just transported from Italy, even the rice! The handsome chef Nicola from Turin （one of only five authentic Italian chefs in Guangzhou） crafts the "flavor of Italian Mama's food," as he likes to call it, of Northern Italy.

C．La Seine

Next to the Guangzhou Art Museum and the Xinghai Music Hall and closely facing the Pearl River to its south, La Seine gives a sort of romantic and peaceful openness, landscape and taste. Wonderful environment! It also features its well-above-average French-style delicacies though the price is a little too high. A good place for lovers and the business dinner.

D．Xinwen Village, Humen

   This fishing village features a food street with bamboo scaffolding of nearly 100 metres. The seafood here is brand-fresh while simple and plain setup of bamboo tables and chairs add to its natural pleasure and taste. You can   enjoy seafood in a fair price. It accepts no reservation.

E．G.I. Restaurant

  It’s located in the pedestrian street in the centre of Guangzhou. Its stylish and romantic ambience will meet your dream. It serves Western and Guangdong cuisine and dim-sum, which are well presented and taste delicious.

F．Macau Street Restaurant

Macau Street Restaurant is one of the local favorites,  with warm, lively and exotic decoration. It features wide food combination of Italian, Southeastern Asian and Chinese cuisines. The flavor is strong and well-received. Its pricing is above-average.

以下是不同就餐者的情况，请匹配就餐者与适合他们的餐馆。

1．Angelo is an Italian who is doing business in and around Guangzhou. He enjoys different cuisines wherever he travels. He thinks it a good chance since Guangzhou has its fame of “eating in Guangzhou”. He wants to try as many seafood dishes as he can.

2．Aggie is planning a special Valentine’s Day. She is intended to go to a romantic concert in the Xinghai Music Hall with her boyfriend from France and enjoy a late dinner afterwards nearby. Her boyfriend is not yet used to Chinese food and misses his hometown and the food his mum cooks.

3．Melody works for a famous food magazine in America. She enjoys eating and is very interested in Italian food. She’s now on holiday in Guangzhou. And she is plotting her next program Food of Southeastern Asian and tries to find a proper restaurant for her program.

4．Chris is planning to propose （求婚） to his girlfriend May on her birthday. He wants to book a table for two near May’s apartment and treat her favourite dim-sum when he makes his proposal.

5．Abby, a famous column writer, has her dream about tasting every style of food and writing articles on each. She spends a large amount of money in seeking the best flavor. She believes native chefs and ingredients are the most important. Her recent target is European food.

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以下是不同餐馆的说明：

A. Rose Garden

  It cozily stands beside a big green lawn at the heart of the privileged Ersha Island. Natural openness, spaciousness and privacy are its attractions, plus the nice interior. The food and service, however, are not satisfactory relatively.

B. Mammamia

Mammamia presents low-profile luxury hidden in a side street in Tianhe's central business district. The pricing here is about 10% higher than similar restaurants in Guangzhou. Although the price is higher, the quality ranks higher too. Here you get approximately 80% of the ingredients and seasonings just transported from Italy, even the rice! The handsome chef Nicola from Turin (one of only five authentic Italian chefs in Guangzhou) crafts the "flavor of Italian Mama's food," as he likes to call it, of Northern Italy.

C. La Seine

Next to the Guangzhou Art Museum and the Xinghai Music Hall and closely facing the Pearl River to its south, La Seine gives a sort of romantic and peaceful openness, landscape and taste. Wonderful environment! It also features its well-above-average French-style delicacies though the price is a little too high. A good place for lovers and the business dinner.

D. Xinwen Village, Humen

This fishing village features a food street with bamboo scaffolding of nearly 100 metres. The seafood here is brand-fresh while simple and plain setup of bamboo tables and chairs add to its natural pleasure and taste. You can enjoy seafood in a fair price. It accepts no reservation.

E. G.I. Restaurant

It’s located in the pedestrian street in the centre of Guangzhou. Its stylish and romantic ambience will meet your dream. It serves Western and Guangdong cuisine and dim-sum, which are well presented and taste delicious.

F. Macau Street Restaurant

Macau Street Restaurant is one of the local favorites,with warm, lively and exotic decoration. It features wide food combination of Italian, Southeastern Asian and Chinese cuisines. The flavor is strong and well-received. Its pricing is above-average.

以下是不同就餐者的情况，请匹配就餐者与适合他们的餐馆。

1. Angelo is an Italian who is doing business in and around Guangzhou. He enjoys different cuisines wherever he travels. He thinks it a good chance since Guangzhou has its fame of “eating in Guangzhou”. He wants to try as many seafood dishes as he can.

2. Aggie is planning a special Valentine’s Day. She is intended to go to a romantic concert in the Xinghai Music Hall with her boyfriend from France and enjoy a late dinner afterwards nearby. Her boyfriend is not yet used to Chinese food and misses his hometown and the food his mum cooks.

3. Melody works for a famous food magazine in America. She enjoys eating and is very interested in Italian food. She’s now on holiday in Guangzhou. And she is plotting her next program Food of Southeastern Asian and tries to find a proper restaurant for her program.

4. Chris is planning to propose (求婚) to his girlfriend May on her birthday. He wants to book a table for two near May’s apartment and treat her favourite dim-sum when he makes his proposal.

5. Abby, a famous column writer, has her dream about tasting every style of food and writing articles on each. She spends a large amount of money in seeking the best flavor. She believes native chefs and ingredients are the most important. Her recent target is European food.