I’m sure many people are working hard for a lot of money,a big house,a new car,expensive clothes and so on. These are considered to be symbols of ________ on the happy life. When I was young,I was also _______ working hard to get this kind of success. So I chose a job as a salesman and I did make some pretty good money.

But later I knew that was not what I wanted,because I was often made to sell products that might not be good for the customers. I became very unhappy _______ I could make a lot of money. I didn't feel proud of my job anymore and even _______ myself for doing things like that. So I_______ the job and took another one,this time helping people _______ ---the poor and the weak. The sense of belonging(归属感)was great and suddenly I felt successful in my life again. I made less money but I was _______ with myself.

For my own past,success comes from the feeling of satisfaction and happiness. I feel successful when I love what I do,not paying so much attention to ________ And I feel the most successful when I _______my kindness everywhere I go.

So,be ________to yourself. Learn to listen to the voice from the bottom of your heart And find your own way with a happy heart to get your own success.

1.A. luck B. success C. safety D. hope

2.A. sadly B. hardly C. really D. honestly

3.A. if B. since C. until D. although

4.A. hated B. introduced C. developed D. forgot

5.A. made up B. gave up C. stayed up D. turned up

6.A. in time B. in order C. in trouble D. in surprise

7.A. strict B. careful C. angry D. pleased

8.A. trust B. love C. money D. health

9.A. throw B. spread C. sell D. lend

10.A. true B. fair C. friendly D. terrible

What can we do whenever Earth faces a disaster? Is the only solution running away from the planet in spaceships? The latest Chinese sci-fi movie, The Wondering Earth, offers a different and more ambitious(有雄心的)idea.

The film is based on a short story by Chinese sci-fi writer Liu Cixin. In the film, Earth is in danger of being destroyed by the dying sun. Humans around the world work together to build a giant engine system that will push Earth away from the sun. We're taking the Earth with us to run away.

What makes The Wandering Earth different from Hollywood-style space films? It's probably the special cultural background. For thousands of years, “homeland” has rooted in the hearts and minds of Chinese people. One old saying is luoyeguigen. It means returning to one’s homeland in old age, like fallen leaves returning to the roots of their tree. There are also many ancient poems about homeland. “The season called the White Dew begins tonight / Nowhere as in our native place is the moon so bright” (露从今夜白,月是故多明). These all show that Chinese people have the tight bond(情感纽带) with their homeland.

What is Chinese sci-fi? Guo Fan, the film’s director said: “Chinese sci-fi is a way to express our cultural and the spiritual core (精神内核). Otherwise, we’re just imitating(模仿)others and telling the same American stories.” And the film was released on February 5, 2019, the first day of Chinese New Year. It was a time when many people had just made the hard journey back to their hometowns. It seems the best time to tell this Chinese sci-fi story. Anyway, to us Chinese, Earth goes wherever humans go, because it's our home.

1.Why do people consider the film so ambitious?

A. Humans work together to build a giant engine system.

B. Humans are trying to take the Earth to run away together

C. The film story is written by the famous writer Liu Cixin

D. People have managed to run away from Earth in spaceships

2.Why does the writer use the old saying and ancient poems in this passage?

A. To tell the difference between Chinese and American.

B. To remind us of China's thousands of years of history.

C. To teach some Chinese traditional cultures and spirits.

D. To express Chinese people's love of their homeland.

3.What makes The Wandering Earth different from Hollywood-style sci-fi?

A. Its fantastic pictures and settings. B. Imitating foreign sci-fi films.

C. Its Chinese cultures and spirits. D. Its creative and brave idea.

4.What's the best title for the passage?

A. The Latest Chinese Sci-fi Film B. What is Chinese Sci-fi?

C. Chinese Sci-fi Sets a New Path D. Chinese Sci-fi VS Hollywood-style

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Starting a book club is easy- all you need is to love reading. Here’s how to get yours off to a flying start. When you set up your book club, the first thing is to get members for your club. They could be friends, family, or those you know through all kinds of activities, but they should all love to read. A small group of seven to ten people is usually an ideal size for a book club. Too many make discussions difficult.

Once you have a group, agree on how often you want to meet--- usually clubs meet monthly. Pick a date and stick with it. That way, members can easily plan for it. Send out emails a week before the meeting to give people a written reminder(提醒). Set meeting time length. An hour is a good start. Two hours usually does the trick.

Then, you need a good place, such as Libraries, parks and restaurants-- all make good meeting places. For many clubs, homes are the best place as you don’t have to get dressed up, and noisy public places can make talking hard. If members bring a plate of food or a bottle, it can help start conversation.

Please don’t forget the most important thing---the book! Think about the books your club will enjoy. Fiction? Non-fiction? Your club can choose books in different ways. You can take turns to recommend(推荐) books. Let everyone vote upon what book to read. Anyway, make sure to keep it light and fun.

After all this has been decided(决定), your book club is ready. Now, it is time to hold the first meeting. Enjoy your reading.

How to1.a book club

Getting2.

●They should share your love for reading

●Seven to ten people are3.for discussion.

Setting the time

●Set a meeting time. Send everyone an 4. to remind them of the monthly meeting before hand.

●Decide on how long the meeting will be.

Deciding 5. to meet

●Meet in public places,6. libraries, parks and restaurants, but may be noisy and make talking hard.

●Meet at7. : quiet, relaxing and comfortable

8.the books

●Think about the books your club will 9.

●Decide on the10. of picking books: letting everyone recommend or vote upon the books

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