Cannes (戛纳) International Film Festival

The end of 1930s

Jean Zay, the French Minister(部长)of National Education , decided to create an international cinematographic festival in France. Cannes was chosen to be the place because of the weather.

1939

The first meeting of the festival ended before it started because of the war against Germany by France and the United Kingdom.

1946

The festival was restarted again after World War II in 1946, in the old Casino (赌场) of Cannes. It was supported by the French Foreign Affairs Ministry and the City of Cannes.

2002

The original (原来的) name of the festival is Festival International de film. The festival officially accepted the name Festival de Cannes.

Prizes

The most honoured prize given out at Cannes is the Palmed' Or ( "Golden Palm" ) for the best film, best short film, best actress, best actor, best director, best screenplayer.

1.Why did the meeting of the film festival end in 1939?

A.Because World War II started. B.Because the weather was bad.

C.Because France fought against the Germany D.Because Cannes was not a good place.

2.We can learn from the passage that .

A.the idea of the festival was first suggested in 1946. B.Jean Zay was the founder of the festival.

C.Jean Zay was an American. D.Cannes was a name of a French Minister.

3.Which is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A.The name Festival de Cannes is formally used in 2002.

B.Best actor and Best actress prizes are given in the festival.

C.The festival was supported by the city.

D.The festival was held in a famous music hall in 1946.

4.The passage is written in the .

A.picture order B.story order C.logic order D.time order

5.This passage may come from .

A.a movie poster B.a study report C.a film magazine D.a story-book

Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage(选择最恰当的单词或词组完成短文)

Not all heavy children have weight problems like adults. However, as children get older, their chance of staying overweight goes up. The chance is even higher if one or both parents are also overweight. It’s important to ______ weight problems early.

Why is a healthy weight important? If you are too heavy and fat, your’re at an increased chance of number of serious illnesses, _______ heart disease and diabetes(糖尿). You are also more likely to suffer from other problems. ______ you may not sleep well.

The best way to lose weight is to eat more healthily and to exercise more. Be ______ - it may take a long time. Don’t stop yourself from eating, but you have to eat healthier food. Get the whole family to eat healthily, and it will be good for ______ . When you go to the supermarket, look at the foods and try to buy those that are low in fat. At the same time, don’t pay too much attention to your weight. Make sure you praise yourself for your strengths(长处).

Do more exercises! The modern life is really bad! Too much Internet, computer games, and TV stop kids from taking up sports. Parents should encourage kids to read or ______ sports and other physical activities like dancing, etc. Get the whole family to go for a walk or a bike ride. Play games with other children. You can have foot races, go skating or play basketball. If you have a pet, you can take it out for exercise every day. The idea of joining a school sports team is also a good one.

1.A.look at B.work on C.look for D.work out

2.A.especially B.carefully C.bravely D.happily

3.A.According B.Instead of C.For example D.Such as

4.A.foolish B.pleasant C.angry D.patient

5.A.someone B.anyone C.everyone D.no one

6.A.join in B.enter for C.do with D.go on.

Window of the World

Window of the World is a fantastic replica(仿真) park located in the western part of Shenzhen City. Inside the park, 118 surprising attractions all over the world can be seen. Replicas include the world-famous Pyramids of Egypt, Paris' Arc de Triomphe and India's Taj Mahal.

Transport: Subway Line 1 or Line 2 to Window of the World Station.

Ticket:

RMB 190 for adults

RMB 100 for children between. 120cm-150cm;

No ticket needed for children under 120cm.

Happy valley

With an area of 350,000 km, Shenzhen Happy valley is another theme park in Shenzhen. There are more than 100 activities in Happy valley alone, covering the fields of sea, land and air. People of all ages can find something to enjoy inside.

Transport: Subway Line I or Line. 2 to Window of the World

Station

Ticket:

RMB 230 for each dult

RMB 120 for children between 120cm-150cm

No ticket needed for children under 120cm

No ticket needed for the elderly aged 70 or older.

Splendid China

Located on the shore of the Shenzhen Bay, Splendid China is a miniature scene park(微缩景区). It draws the history, culture, ancient architecture of ethnic groups(少数民族) in China. In the park, travelers can enjoy many famous places, such as the beautiful

Terracotta Warriors(兵马俑) and the Great Wall.

Transport: Subway Line 1 to OCT Station

Ticket:

RMB 200 for adults

RMB 100 for children between 120cm-150cm

No ticket needed for the elderly aged 70 or older

1.If Andy wants to know more about famous places of interest around the world, which park can we advise him to go?

A.Window of the World B.Happy valley

C.Splendid China D.We don't know 230

2.Tom is going to take his grandma to Happy Valley. He is 160cm and his grandma is 71. How much should they pay for the ticket?

A.RMB 120. B.RMB 230 C.RMB 350 D.RMB 460

3.What can we do in Splendid China?

A.Enjoy surprising attractions all over the world.

B.Enjoy some games or activities covering all topics.

C.Learn about the history and culture of the world.

D.Learn something about the ethnic groups in China.

4.What's the author's main purpose in writing this passage?

A.To tell people which park is the most popular B.To tell people how large the three parks are

C.To introduce to tourists how to get to these parks D.To introduce to people three parks in Shenzhen

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