Few of us haven't read Cinderella, 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) or neglect.

       Mary Santiago has that secret dream, too.Her story is featured in Another Cinderella Story, a film set in a US high Mary is shy but loves to dance.Compared with other girls, she is invisible.However, her world changes completely when a famous teenage 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 falHn 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 modem 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."

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.inform us of the main topic of the whole passage

       D.tell us how interesting the fairy tale Cinderella is

In the movie, Mary Santiago is the main character who      .

       A.is brave in expressing her iove

       B.is attended badly by the stepmother

       C.has a dream of meeting a prince

       D.is embarrassed by the pop singer

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 m singing.

       C.Not many people have a dream to be realized.

       D.The MP3 player helps Joey in finding Mary.

The passage is mainly _____.

       A.an introduction to a film 

       B.a review about a film

       C.an essay about dreams        

      D.an advertisement of Cinderella

According to the passage.Another Cinderella Story _____.

       A.follows Cinderella with nothing new

       B.pays more attention to the looks of the actors

       C.encourages young people to follow their dreams

       D.focuses more on materialism than other films

Few of us haven’t read Cinderella, 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 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.inform us of the main topic of the whole passage
D.tell us how interesting the fairy tale Cinderella is
【小题2】In the movie, Mary Santiago is the main character who _____________.
A.is brave in expressing her love
B.is attended badly by the stepmother
C.has a dream of meeting a prince
D.is embarrassed by the pop singer
【小题3】 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4】The passage is mainly about ___________.
A.an introduction to a film
B.a review about a film
C.an essay about dreams
D.an advertisement of Cinderella
【小题5】According to the passage, Another Cinderella Story ________.
A.follows Cinderella with nothing new
B.pays more attention to the looks of the actors
C.encourages young people to follow their dreams
D.focuses more on materialism than other films

In the Night Garden

In a magical forest, colourful characters have adventures. A mysterious tide of water appears suddenly next to Igglepiggle. He discovers that he can control it by moving his feet. Excited, he takes it to Makka Pakka who finds it very useful indeed.

Children Under 5

Today on BBC2 from 11:05am to 11:35am

Last of the Summer Wine

To relax, Howard tries a simple trick to change his appearance enough to fool even Pearl. But he soon discovers that taking over someone else's identity can be equally dangerous.

Comedy Sitcoms

Today on G.O.L.D. from 12:40pm to 1: 20pm

The Secret Circle

Cassie is an orphaned teenager who discovers that not only is she a witch but that she is also the key that will unlock a centuries-old battle between good and evil. When Cassie accepts a cute boy's invitation to the school dance, Adam struggles to control his anger.

Today on Sky Living from 10:00pm to 11:00pm

The Kid's Speech

Eleven-year-olds, Reggie and William, and 14-year-old Bethan, are determined to improve their speech. Along with their parents, they start a unique course at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering children. Over two weeks, they open up about their fears and frustrations.

Documentary

Today on BBC1 London from 10:35pm to 11:25pm

1. If Mary's little brother is free before noon, which play can he watch?

A. In the Night Garden.

B. Last of the Summer Wine.

C. The Secret Circle.

D. The Kid's Speech.

2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. Igglepiggle finds something frightening.

B. Howard finds it funny to take over someone else's identity.

C. Adam is very angry when Cassie accepts a boy's invitation.

D. Reggie and William are afraid to improve their speech.

3. Which play can be used to inspire children who are afraid to speak in public?

A. In the Night Garden.

B. Last of the Summer Wine.

C. The Secret Circle.

D. The Kid's Speech.

4.If you want to watch The Secret Circle you should choose channel ______.

A. BBC2 from 11:05am to 11:35am

B. G.O.L.D. From 12:40pm to 1: 20pm

C. Sky Living from 10:00pm to 11:00pm

D. BBC1 London from 10:35pm to 11:25pm

 

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