Like any awards ceremony of its age, the Oscars, now in its 85th year, has been trying hard to change.
So how did that go this year? When host Seth MacFarlane noted in his opening speech that it was the first time the Academy Awards had a theme, I thought: “well, that’s a good start.”
But when he revealed that the theme was a tribute to(向…致敬) musicals, I was less sure. After all, it’s not the first time that musicals have featured at the Oscars.
In 2007, the cast of Dream-girls gave a special performance directed by movie director and musical veteran(经验丰富的老手) Bill Condon. Then there was the memorable 2009 show hosted by Hugh Jackman, who screams musicals. With Beyonce Knowles and Anne Hathaway, he performed several hit songs from move musical. And in 2010, how did Neil Patrick Harris introduce the hosts? By performing a musical number.
So I guess the Oscars could have done better this year. But I must admit, there were more music performances in the three-and-a –half-hour show than ever before. This suggests the Oscars has dropped some of its arrogance and wants to offer audiences more entertainment.
It’s a timely move as the Golden Globes, also known as the “big party,” has become a threat to the Oscars, stealing viewers and even its reputation. Just look at the Oscars’ winning list this year.
You can’t blame the academy for wanting to stick it to the Golden Globes. While they hired Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to host the show—certainly more audience-friendly than MacFarlane— and Bill Clinton was invited as a presenter, who did viewers get at the Oscars? The First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama.
Way to go, Oscar! We know you’re struggling to look fresh and young, but don’t lose the pride and dignity that made you one biggest honor in the movie industry. Don’t ever let that change

1. 1.

   Examples are given in Para.4 to show that______.

   1. A.
      the Oscars has been trying hard to change
   2. B.
      the Oscars’ theme is a tribute to musicals
   3. C.
      it is not the first time that the Oscars has had a theme
   4. D.
      musicals are not a new feature this year
2. 2.

   What disappoints the writer is that______.

   1. A.
      the Oscars didn’t invite Bill Clinton as a presenter
   2. B.
      the show took as long as three and a half hours
   3. C.
      the Oscars has lost some pride and dignity to cater to the audiences
   4. D.
      the Oscars is no longer fresh and young
3. 3.

   Which of the following is true of the Golden Globes?

   1. A.
      It gave an award to the First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama
   2. B.
      Its host and hostess had better reputation
   3. C.
      It has become highly competitive with the Academy Awards
   4. D.
      It is more friendly to the audience
4. 4.

   Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      Nothing new, but well done
   2. B.
      So old, still young
   3. C.
      New start, good change
   4. D.
      Too old to change

I was sleeping for over a week after a traffic accident. The only sounds that could be heard were coming from the machines that were  36   me alive.
All my family members were   37   ways to wake me up from my silence.
Greg, my brother – in – law,  38   to take some of my songs I had recently recorded to a local radio station,   39   he explained about my illness. He told them he was  40 I could hear what was going on around me and that he knew having my own songs   41   on the radio had been a huge dream of mine. This would definitely  42   me and do more than any medicine or machine could.
The radio station agreed to help and gave him a specific date and time   43  he could have a radio “  44  ” at my hospital bed. Greg’s decision had filled everyone with 45   and now the moment arrived. Nervous from expectation, all my family members  46   hands and watched over me hoping for a   47  .
The DJ made a pre – song announcement about my   48   to the general audience, and then spoke directly to me.
“Shelly, this is for you. I want you to really listen now. This is not just   49   song we’re playing, but your family’s song of hope. All of us at KKDJ wish you a speedy   50  .”

I was sleeping for over a week after a traffic accident. The only sounds that could be heard were coming from the machines that were  36   me alive.

All my family members were   37   ways to wake me up from my silence.

Greg, my brother – in – law,  38   to take some of my songs I had recently recorded to a local radio station,   39   he explained about my illness. He told them he was  40 I could hear what was going on around me and that he knew having my own songs   41   on the radio had been a huge dream of mine. This would definitely  42   me and do more than any medicine or machine could.

The radio station agreed to help and gave him a specific date and time   43  he could have a radio “  44  ” at my hospital bed. Greg’s decision had filled everyone with 45   and now the moment arrived. Nervous from expectation, all my family members  46   hands and watched over me hoping for a   47  .

The DJ made a pre – song announcement about my   48   to the general audience, and then spoke directly to me.

“Shelly, this is for you. I want you to really listen now. This is not just   49   song we’re playing, but your family’s song of hope. All of us at KKDJ wish you a speedy   50  .”

Everyone in the room held their breath and watched  51   as the music began. Later they all witnessed the tears  52   down my pale cheeks. Though still not awake, it was obvious I heard my song.

Just a few days later, hope turned into   53  . I did in fact awake. Though not   54   unscathed (未受伤的), I did not suffer from the disabilities that had been predicted.

Hope is the part of us that makes us pick up the pieces and try again.   55   hope where would we be?

I was sleeping for over a week after a traffic accident. The only sounds that could be heard were coming from the machines that were   36   me alive.

All my family members were   37   ways to wake me up from my silence.

Greg, my brother in law,   38   to take some of my songs I had recently recorded to a local radio station,   39   he explained about my illness. He told them he was   40   I could hear what was going on around me and that he knew having my own songs   41   on the radio had been a huge dream of mine. This would definitely   42   me and do more than any medicine or machine could.

The radio station agreed to help and gave him a specific date and time   43  he could have a radio “  40  ” at my hospital bed. Greg’s decision had filled everyone with   45   and now the moment arrived. Nervous from expectation, all my family members   46   hands and watched over me hoping for a   47  .

The DJ made a pre song announcement about my   48   to the general audience, and then spoke directly to me.

“Shelly, this is for you. I want you to really listen now. This is not just   49   song we’re playing, but your family’s song of hope. All of us at KKDJ wish you a speedy   50  .”

Everyone in the room held their breath and watched   51   as the music began. Later they all witnessed the tears   52   down my pale cheeks. Though still not awake, it was obvious I heard my song.

Just a few days later, hope turned into   53  . I did in fact awake. Though not   54   unscathed (未受伤的), I did not suffer from the disabilities that had been predicted.

Hope is the part of us that makes us pick up the pieces and try again.   55   hope where would we be?

I was sleeping for over a week after a traffic accident. The only sounds that could be heard were coming from the machines that were   1   me alive.

All my family members were   2   ways to wake me up from my silence.

Greg, my brother – in – law,   3   to take some of my songs I had recently recorded to a local radio station,   4  he explained about my illness. He told them he was   5   I could hear what was going on around me and that he knew having my own songs   6   on the radio had been a huge dream of mine. This would definitely   7  me and do more than any medicine or machine could.

The radio station agreed to help and gave him a specific date and time   8  he could have a radio “  9  ” at my hospital bed. Greg’s decision had filled everyone with   10   and now the moment arrived. Nervous from expectation, all my family members   11   hands and watched over me hoping for a   12  .

The DJ made a pre – song announcement about my   13   to the general audience, and then spoke directly to me.

“Shelly, this is for you. I want you to really listen now. This is not just   14   song we’re playing, but your family’s song of hope. All of us at KKDJ wish you a speedy  15  .”

Just a few days later, hope turned into   18  . I did in fact awake. Though not   19   unscathed （未受伤的）, I did not suffer from the disabilities that had been predicted.

Hope is the part of us that makes us pick up the pieces and try again.   20   hope where would we be?

1．A．keeping              B．remaining           C．protecting           D．saving

2．A．sending for          B．making for         C．searching for      D．calling for

3．A．hesitated            B．refused             C．settled                D．decided

4．A．which                B．that                  C．where                D．when

5．A．sure                   B．absolute            C．doubtful             D．determined

6．A．performed           B．played              C．done                  D．acted

7．A．approach            B．fetch                C．spread                D．reach

8．A．now that            B．in that              C．so that                D．such that

9．A．by hand             B．on hand            C．on his hands       D．at his hands

10．A．amazement         B．hope                C．possibilities         D．scare

11．A．connected          B．combined           C．joined                 D．took

12．A．action              B．reaction            C．performance       D．reflection

13．A．mind                B．scene               C．situation             D．status

14．A．Greg’s             B．his                   C．your                   D．our

15．A．concert            B．recovery           C．rescue                D．return

16．A．anxiously          B．assuredly           C．differently           D．confidently

17．A．falling              B．breaking           C．streaming           D．putting

18．A．deeds               B．doubt               C．practice              D．reality

19．A．completely         B．incompletely        C．normally             D．generally

20．A．At                    B．Of                   C．With                   D．Without