Dae Jang Geum 《大长今》 is a hot new Korean TV se...

Dae Jang Geum 《大长今》 is a hot new Korean TV series. Because of this series, my personal status (地位) and living standard have been greatly ________. My girlfriend used to cook every evening. Well, now she does nothing but ________ in front of the TV when she’s not ________  , and orders me, “You --- go and make some instant noodles. Come and watch the play and just imagine we are enjoying Korean  ________ .”

She once swore (发誓) to ________ all Korean dishes in Dae Jang Geum. So she ordered me to ________   the TV and record any details of Jang Geum’s cooking. But when she presented her version of Korean food, it was like the dog-meal. “You can ________ get things done if you find the right tool,” my girlfriend blamed her terrible kitchen performances on  ________ . So I decided to ________ her a new kitchen knife. In a store, she became unusually  ________  when making her selection. She finally picked one that was  ________  Jang Geum’s. To prove that her slow knife skill was because of the blunt (钝的) knife, she  ________  her cutting. As a result, she hurt her fingers three times. Fortunately the knife was not  ________ the salesman boasted (吹嘘).

My girlfriend is a fan of Jang Geum’s Korean  ________  . Not only did she talk about the dress every day, she also threatened to change my tie into a  butterfly knot(蝴蝶结) like the one on Jang Geum’s dress. Finally, I lost my patience and took her to a maternity (孕妇装) shop where I recommended one suit to her, “Do you think it looks like a(n) ________ dress?”  Coincidently(巧合地)   , her parents just happened to be shopping at the time. They were  ________  when they saw what we were doing.

The Dae Jang Geum series  ________  encouraging the youth to realize their ambition(雄心,抱负). However, it fails to realize my girlfriend’s.  ________  being engaged in her work or study, she simply sits on the sofa every night, staring at ________ , a bag of chips in her hand. This situation has   ________  even though the series is now over.

1.A. increased                    B. degraded                         C. risen                                 D. raised

2.A. stand                    B. lay                                     C. seat                                   D. sit

3.A. at work                         B. at table                    C. on leave                           D. on business

4.A. fruits                    B. vegetables                       C. dishes                               D. cakes

5.A. eat                                 B. learn                                 C. cook                                  D. perform

6.A. stand for             B. go by                                 C. pass by                    D. stand by

7.A. easily                   B. hardly                               C. difficultly                          D. carefully

8.A. her fork                        B. her spoon                        C. her knife                          D. her pan

9.A. buy                       B. borrow                    C. lend                                  D. fetch

10.A. careless                      B. angry                                C. patient                              D. modest(谦虚)

11.A. better than                B. the closest shape of       C. sharper than          D. taken from

12.A. speeded up               B. slowed down                   C. brought down                 D. improved

13.A. as fast as           B. as dull as                          C. as slow as                         D. as sharp as

14.A. diet style           B. dish flavor                        C. dressing style                  D. cooking style

15.A. Chinese        B. Korean            C. English            D. American

16.A. quite encouraged    B. pretty satisfied                C. very pleased          D. pretty shocked

17.A. shoots at           B. aims at                     C. directs at                          D. works at

18.A. In spite of                   B. Because of                       C. Instead of                         D. In case of

19.A. me            B. herself            C. the TV             D. nothing

20.A. changed little   B. turned a lot                     C. developed a little          D. improved a lot

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Last year more than 13 Korean TV series were introduced in China. Turn on the TV, and Korean beauties are appearing during peak viewing times(黄金时段). Some of the dramas are being repeated, but audiences continue to watch them. Why are the South Korean TV series loved by so many Chinese people? Cheng Yiting, a student from East China Normal University, gives us her reasons. She thinks that the good-looking actors with cool clothes and the beautiful sight in the dramas are the selling points for South Korean TV dramas. But what attracted the young audiences most is the pure and moving love stories.

And it seems that South Korean TV series have also won the hearts of middle-aged people. They are touched by the morals in the shows. These include the importance of respecting elders and social order. Though some people think South Korean TV series are too slow and too long, most of the Chinese audiences like them. Maybe we are really tired of Western TV series. Compared with that, South Korean TV series are not bad.

1.What does the underlined word "moral" in the third line mean?

A．志向　　 B．情节　　 C．道德　　 D．垃圾

2.Which of the following is not mentioned about South Korean TV?

A．Love　　　 　　　　 B．Morals

C．Social order　　　 D．Self-respect

3.What is the most important reason why South Korean TV series are popular with the young audiences?

A．The series are slow and long.

B．The actors wear cool clothes.

C．The stories are pure and moving.

D．The actors are good-looking.

4.What do you know about South Korean TV series from the passage?

A．Thirteen more South Korean TV series will be introduced to China.

B．Young audiences like South Korean TV series better than middle aged people.

C．All the South Korean TV series will be repeated this year.

D．Some Chinese think part of South Korean TV series are worth watching twice.

5.What does the writer want to tell us?

A．We are tired of South Korean TV series.

B．South Korean TV series are a great success and popular in China.

C．South Korean TV series are better than Chinese TV series.

D．We can learn a lot from Korean TV series so we need to watch them again and again.

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By the time you _________ your work this evening, I will be watching my favorite Korean TV series.

A. get through              B. had got through

C. will have got through  D. have got through

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Apparently, the most talked about TV series in China right now is Red Sorghum（红高粱）, currently broadcasting on four major networks. And here are a few reasons why you might want to tune in: 1) It’s adapted from the novel Red Sorghum Clan by Nobel Prize-winning author Mo Yan, which already had a renowned film adaptation in 1987; 2) it’s directed by Zheng Xiaolong, best known for helming Legend of Zhen Huan; 3) and it’s Zhou Xun’s first return to the small screen after more than ten years.

After watching almost one third of the whole series, I’m pretty sure the series doesn’t disappoint — and sometimes it’s even better than I expected. But can it have an enduring impact like the Legend of Zhen Huan, or even its film version? I’m a little skeptical.

It’s the same story of the unrest of rural China in the late 1920s and 30s. But if you’ve read the novel or watched Zhang Yimou’s film version, it’s easy to get confused early in the show. There’re quite a few newly added characters, such as Jiu’er’s first love and sister-in-law, and more storylines that you’re just not familiar with.

This doesn’t mean it’s a bad adaptation, though. Whereas the film focuses more on social and political dynamics to reflect the spirit of the novel, the TV series pays more attention to detail and reflects lesser explored aspects of the book. To some extent, it has no choice — a TV series requires more substance to fill in long hours with content. Meanwhile, it’s more accessible to a television audience.

The biggest surprise in Red Sorghum is undoubtedly Zhou Xun. Although she’s mostly known for making movies, Zhou has portrayed a couple of classic TV characters, such as Huang Rong and the young Princess Taiping. Obviously, her elegant pixie-like（古灵精怪的） features haven’t kept her from playing the role of the 19-year-old Jiu’er successfully. Not as natural as Gong Li’s portrayal, though, Zhou certainly delivers a powerful new voice through the character.

Mo’s novel conveys a strong and evocative tone. My concern, also my hope, is that the symbolism of red sorghum, the metaphor for change and loss in a particular time and place, can shine through.

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Ode to Joy(《欢乐颂》)，a 42-episodes TV series, is about five young women living on the 22nd floor of Shanghai’s “Ode to Joy” high-rise community. They become friends while pursuing love and career advancement. Since its appearance on April 18, Ode to Joy has been praised for its realistic description of the hidden struggles of city life. “The audience can relate to the characters since their experiences can be traced back to real life too，” commented the Dahe Daily. “Even better, female audiences can find themselves in one or two of the characters because the characters embody feminine archetypes (原型）found throughout the society.”But the idea of following a group of women as they lead a city life is hardly a pioneering concept. In many ways, Ode to Joy resembles American TV series like Sex and the City (1998-2004) and Desperate Housewives (2004-2012). These two series were praised for their feminist themes, but they also employed well-known female archetypes to illustrate the range of dilemmas women face. Deborah A. Macey, a communications professor at Saint Louis University in the US, divides these archetypes up into four ways: the iron maiden, the sex object, the child，and the mother. “The iron maiden is portrayed as masculine and career-oriented. The sex object owns her sexuality and genuinely loves her body. The child archetype is naive, optimistic, and dim-witted. The mother archetype connects the characters in the series and serves as the dominant storyteller,” Macey said on the online media forum “In Media Res”.

Sounds familiar? Yes, these features can be seen in the characters of Ode toJoy. Andy (Liu Tao), for instance, partly embodies the iron maiden role. She's super smart, rational and direct. She moves from the US to Shanghai and takes the position of CFO at a top Chinese company. Fan Shengmei (Jiang Xin) can be seen as the “mother” in the series. Despite the fact that she s in charge of her own family issues，she takes her friends under her wing and stands up for them. Qu Xiaoxiao (Wang ziwen), the sexy and beautiful girl born with silver spoon, perfectly illustrates what is bitter-sweet relationship between friends and lovers. With that being said. Ode to Joy doesn't lack creativity. It assigns the “child” role to two characters-the straightforward, naive Qiu Yingying (Yang Zi), and the good-tempered, hard-working Guan Ju'er (Qiao Xin).

But this category of TV series has its risks. Having five main characters means the drama isn’t story-driven but character-driven. “It’s not something you often see in Chinese TV dramas，” Yuan Zidan, Ode to Joy’s screenwriter, told Changjiang Daily. “But we want to challenge the norms.”

1.Which of the following is NOT the reason why the audiences like Ode to Joy?

A. Many famous actors and actresses starred in Ode to Joy.

B.Female audiencc can find themselves in its characters.

C.The lives of the characters can be traced back to real life..

D It describes the real hidden life of those who are struggling in big cities.

2. According to Deborah A. Macey, Fan Shengmei in Ode to Joy is the_______________archetype.

A. iron maiden　　　　　　 B. child

C. mother　　 　　　　　 　 D. sex object

3.What does the underlined word “embody” mean in Paragraph 1?

A.illustrate　　 B. classify C. indicate D. recognize

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A .Ode to Joy is the first TV series to show a group of women’s life in the city.

B..Ode to Joy is not a traditional Chinese drama because it is character-driven.

C. The characters in Ode to Joy arc the same with those in Sex and Cify and Desperate Housewives.

D.Andy　 fully illustrates the iron maiden who is both masculine and career-oriented.

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C

8：30 PM

Outlook

Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you up date with all that’s new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with his new film，he designer with the latest fashion and the musician with the popular song are part of the new Outlook . The program is introduced by Fran Levine.

9:00 PM

Discovery

When a 10-year-old boy gets a first class degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old plays chess like a future grand master， they are considered as geniuses . Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it all in the genes (基因) or can any child be turned into a genius ? And if parents do have a child who might become a genius in the future，what should they do? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson , the professor at School of Medicine , New York University will help you discover the answer .

10:00 P

Science/Health

Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is “yes”, according to the researchers at Johns Hopkins  and three other medical centers . After a study of 800 persons with high blood pressure , they found that after 6 months , those devoted to weight loss—exercise and eating a low—salt , low-fat food—lost about 13 pounds and became fitter . Plus , 35% of them dropped into the “normal” category(范畴). This week, Dr . Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level similar to what’s achieved with Hypertension drugs .

1.The main purpose of writing these three texts is        .

2.From Outlook , you can get a great deal of information about          .

3.Who will be most probably interested in Discovery ?

4.In Science / Health; “Johns Hopkins” is             .

5.According to the third text , which of the following has almost the same effect as Hypertension drug ?

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8：30 PM----Outlook

Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you informed of all that’s new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with his new film, the designer with the latest fashion, and the musician with the popular songs are part of the new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine.

9:00 PM----Discovery

When a 10-year-old boy gets a first class degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old boy plays chess like a future grand master, they are considered as geniuses. Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it all in the genes or can any child be turned into a genius? And if parents do have a child who might become a genius in the future, what should they do? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson, the professor at School of Medicine, New York University will help you discover the answer.

10:00 PM----Science& Health

Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is “yes”, according to the researchers at Johns Hopkins and three other medical centers. After a study of 800 persons with high blood pressure, they found that after 6 months, those devoted to weight loss, exercise and eating a low-salt, low-fat food lost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, 35% of them dropped into the “normal” category(范畴). This week, Dr. Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level similar to what’s achieved with Hypertension(高血压) drugs.

1.The main purpose of writing these three texts is ________.

A. to invite people to see films

B. to attract more people to watch TV programs

C. to attract more students to attend lectures

D. to invite people to topic discussions

2.From Outlook, you can get a great deal of information about ________.

A. story tellers　　 B. music fans

C. film companies　　 D. famous stars

3.Who will be most probably interested in Discovery?

A. Parents who want to send their children to a school of medicine.

B. Children who are good at mathematics.

C. Parents who want their child to become another Albert Einstein.

D. Children who are interested in playing chess.

4.In Science &Health, “Johns Hopkins” is ________.

A. a medical center　　　　　　　 B. a famous university

C. a well-known doctor　　　　 D. a drug company

5.According to the third text, which of the following has almost the same effect as Hypertension drug?

A. Six months of exercise without drugs.

B. Loss of thirteen pounds in weight.

C. Exercise plus a healthy diet.

D. Low-salt and low-fat food.

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8:30 PM

Outlook

Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you up to date with all that’s new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with his new film, the designer with the latest fashion, and the musician with the popular song are part of the new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine.

9:00 PM

Discovery

When a 10-year-old boy gets a first class degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old boy plays chess like a future grand master, they are considered as geniuses. Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it all in the genes(基因) or can any child be turned into a genius? And if parents do have a child who might become a genius in the future, what should they do? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson, the professor at School of Medicine, New York University, will help you discover the answer.

10:00 PM

Science/Health

Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is “yes”, according to the researchers at Johns Hopkins and three other medical centers. After a study of 800 persons with high blood pressure, they found that after 6 months, those devoted to weight loss-exercise and eating a low-salt, low-fat food lost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, 35% of them dropped into the “normal” category(范畴). This week, Dr Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level similar to what’s achieved with hypertension drugs.

1.The main purpose of writing these three texts is _____________.

A. to invite people to see films              B. to invite people to join in topic discussions

C. to attract more students to attend lectures   D. to attract more people to watch TV programs

2.From Outlook, you can get a great deal of information about __________________.

A. story tellers    B. famous stars     C. film companies    D. music fans

3.Who will be most probably interested in Discovery?

A. Parents who want to send their children to a school of medicine.

B. Children who are good at mathematics.

C. Parents who want their child to become another Albert Einstein.

D. Children who are interested in playing chess.

4.“Johns Hopkins” is _____________.

A. a famous university                     B. a medical center

C. a well-known doctor                    D. a drug company

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They won't buy new clothes because they　　 money to buy a color TV set.

A. save　　　　　　 B. are saving

C. has saved　　　 D. were saving

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①An increasing number of young people tend to rent clothes recently. Clothing rental is a hot new industry and retailers are entering this in hopes of attracting newly conscientious shoppers. This past summer alone, Urban Outfitters, Macy’s , Bloomingdale’s, American Eagle, and Banana Republic have all announced rental services—a sure sign of changing times.

②But is renting fashion actually more environmentally-friendly than buying it, and if so, how much more? Journalist and author Elizabeth Cline explored into this question and she concluded that its not as sustainable as it seems.

③Take shipping, for example, which has to go two ways if an item is rented—receiving and returning. Cline writes that consumer transportation has the second largest carbon footprint（碳足迹）of our collective fashion habit after manufacturing.

④She writes, “An item ordered online and then returned can emit（排放）20 kilograms of carbon each way, and up to 50 kilograms for rush shipping. By comparison, the carbon impact of a pair of jeans purchased in physical stores and washed and worn at home is 33.4 kilograms, according to a 2015 study by Levi's.”

⑤Then there’s the burden of washing, which has to happen for every item when returned, regardless of whether or not it was worn. For most rental services, this usually means dry-cleaning, a high-impact and polluting process. 70 percent of US dry cleaners used perchloroethylene, a carcinogenic（致癌的）air pollutant, which can produce harmful waste and air pollution .

⑥Le Tote is the only service that uses ‘wet cleaning’ for 80 percent of its items and strives to avoid dry cleaning unless absolutely necessary.

⑦Lastly, Cline fears that rental services will increase our appetite for fast fashion, simply because it’s so easily accessible. There’s something called ‘share-washing’ that makes people engage in more wasteful behaviors precisely because a product or service is shared and thus is perceived as more eco-friendly.

⑧Renting clothes is still preferable to buying them cheap and pitching them in the trash after a few wears, but we shouldn’t let the availability of these services make us complacent（自鸣得意的）. There’s an even better step --and that’s wearing what is already in the closet.

1.Why does the author mention Urban Outfitters, Macy’s?

A.to prove clothing renting is becoming popular.

B.to tell us they have joined rental services

C.to introduce the topic of the passage

D.to show us they are companies of big brands

2.How does the author develop paragraph 4?

A.By analyzing data B.by using example

C.by providing description D.by making comparison

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A.it's a better way to buy clothes cheap and pitch them in the trash than renting clothes

B.Share-washing is perceived as eco-friendly and won't lead to wasteful behaviors.

C.Renting fashion is not as environmentally-friendly as we expect.

D.Consumer transportation has the largest footprint of our collective fashion habit

4.What’s the structure of the passage?

A.①②—③④—⑤⑥—⑦—⑧ B.①②—③④—⑤—⑥⑦—⑧

C.①—②—③④—⑤—⑥—⑦⑧ D.①—②—③④—⑤⑥—⑦⑧

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