Few of us haven’t read Cinderella(灰姑娘), the story of a young woman living in poverty who meets the prince of her dreams. Some might not want to admit it, but there is a hidden Cinderella in everyone’s heart—we all wish we could achieve recognition or success after a period of obscurity(默默无闻). Mary Santiago has that secret dream, too. Her story is featured(特点) in Another Cinderella Story, a film set in a US high school.
Mary is shy but loves to dance. Compared with other girls, she is invisible. However, her world changes completely when a famous teenager pop singer, Joey Parker, appears. Joey is everything the rest of the boys in her class are not—kind, handsome and desirable. Mary and Joey’s paths cross at a ball. They meet and fall in love with each other. But when Mary has to rush back home, she leaves behind her MP3 player, which becomes the only clue Joey has to find the girl of his dreams. Of course, there is a wicked(邪恶的) stepmother, who turns out to be Dominique Blatt and she takes in Mary after her dancer mother dies. Dominique treats Mary like a maid and does everything she can to make sure Mary doesn’t get into the top dance school. Her two daughters are equally determined to stop Joey falling for Mary, even if that means embarrassing her.
The story, though it mostly follows Cinderella, does add a few modern day twists to the classic fairy tale. Refreshingly, the film, unlike many high school films, does not focus on looks, although the actors are all beautiful. There is also a lot less materialism in Another Cinderella Story than in many similar movies.
“The movie takes the Cinderella fairytale as its jumping off point,” writes movie critic Amber Wilkinson, “The focus is firmly on following your dream.”
【小题1】The first paragraph is mainly to ____________.

A.build interest and lead us to Mary’s secret dream
B.remind us why Cinderella is popular all the years
C.tell us what is the Cinderella Story
D.tell us how interesting the fairy tale Cinderella is
【小题2】What can we infer from the passage?
A.Joey is just like other boys in Mary’s class.
B.Mary’s mother influences her a lot in singing.
C.Not many people have a dream to be realized.
D.The MP3 player helps Joey in finding Mary.
【小题3】The passage is mainly about ____________.
A.an introduction to a novelB.a review about a film
C.a passage about dreamsD.an advertisement of Cinderella

The following are the world-renewed attractions(迷人地方) in London, so don’t miss them while touring there.

Shakespeare’s Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe, which officially opened in 1997, is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, built in 1599, and brings Shakespeare’s world to life. As a visitor to the exhibition you’ll discover how shows were produced in the theatres during Shakespeare’s time. The guide-storytellers take you on a fascinating half-hour tour.

Price: Adult £9.00;Child(5-15) £6.50;  Student £7.50;  Under 5 FREE.

The Tower of London

The tower, nearly 100 feet high, with walls 15 feet thick, was built in the early 1080s. King Henry Ⅲ made this tower his home. King Edward V and his

younger brother were murdered inside by their uncle. Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by her half sister Mary who felt that her throne(王位)was being threatened(威胁). In 1603, part of the tower became a museum.

Price: Adult £16.50; Child (5-15) £9.50; Under 5 FREE; Student £13.50; Family (two adults with three children) £46.00.

Banqueting(宴会) House

Banqueting House is the remains of Whitehall Palace which was built in 1529 and was home to the English kings. It was destroyed by fire. Famous for its architecture and painting, the building is also known for being the scene(地点) of Charles I’s execution(处决)。

Price: Adult £4.50; Child £2.25; Student (with ID) and senior citizen (60+) £3.00; Under 5 FREE.

Tower Bridge Exhibition

Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognizable bridges in the world. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level walkways and learn about the history of the bridge and how it was built. You can then visit the Victorian engine rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the bridge.

Price: Adult£6.00; Child (5-15) £3.00; Under 5 FREE; Senior citizen(60+) £4.50; Student£4.50.

1. Which of the following places has the longest history?

A. Whitehall  Palace.                        B. The Globe Theatre.  

C. The Tower of London.                    D. Tower   Bridge.

2. If two parents with their 4-year-old son visit the Tower of London, they should pay      .

A. £33            B. £43       C. £46        D. £52

3. Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by Mary mainly because        .

A. Mary didn’t like her                  ]

B. she tried to steal Mary’s treasure

C. Mary feared she would become the Queen 

D. she intended to murder Mary

4. How many places used as a king’s home are mentioned in this passage?

A. One.                 B. Two.           C. Three.        D. Four.

 

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