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Every year movies festivals around the world present awards for best director. Some of this festival began ten years ago, and their list of winners for best director are quite long. However, among all the names of winners, it's not easy to find the names of female directors.
The Cannes Film festival is the first major movie festival to name female director as best director of the year in 1961, A Russian director called Yuliya Solnsteva won at Cannes. Since then, some movies directed by female directors have one Best Picture. But no female directors have one Best Director at Cannes.
The Best Director award at the Berlin International Film Festival is called the Silver Bear award. Only one woman has succeeded in winning it so far. She was Astrid Henning-Jensen from Denmark. Over her career, she directed more than 20 movies and in 1979, she won the Silver Bear for her movie Winterborn.
It is the most difficult for female directors to win Best Director in the Oscars in the USA. In fact, since the Oscars began in 1929, only four women have ever been nominated for Best Director. The first woman to actually win this award was Kathryn Bigelow for directing The Hurt Locker. She received the award in 2010.
Over the years, women have directed many wonderful movies. People like them even though they don’t win awards. And they make nice films. For example, Nora Ephron directed the great romantic-comedy Sleepless in Seattle and Vicky Jenson directed a wonderful animated movie Shrek.
阅读以上信息，用恰当的词完成下面的表格，每空一词。
Female directors and Best Director 1. | |
Only a few female directors have won Best Director in movie festivals. | |
The Cannes Film Festival | A director from 2. won Best Director of the year in 1961. But since then, no female director has won the award, although some films directed by female directors have won Best Picture. |
The Berlin International Film Festival | Astrid Henning-Jensen is the 3. female director who has won the Silver Bear. She directed over 20 films throughout her career. |
The Oscars | Four female directors have won nominations. Kathryn Bigelow is the first to win Best Director. The award was 4. to her in 2010. |
It seems that female directors can hardly win Best Director awards, but they are always liked by people for their nice films. Nora Ephron and Vicky Jenson are two 5. . | |
完成句子
根据所给中文意思完成句子，每空限填一词。
1.熊猫主要以竹子为食。
Pandas mainly_________ ___________bamboo.
2.托尼的书在2012年出版了。
Tony’s book _________ ____________ in 2012.
3.开始我不太喜欢这个工作。
I didn’t like the job very much ______ _________.
4.我想去澳大利亚观光。
I’d like to_________ ___________ in Australia.
5.全世界人民热爱和平。
People _________ __________the world love peace.
补全对话
根据对话内容，从方框内选择恰当的句子将对话补充完整。(选项中有两项是多余的)
A: Excuse me, sir. 1.
B: Certainly. Go along this street. Turn left into Xingfu Street, and the museum is on your right.
A: 2.
B: It’s about thirty minutes.
A: I see. 3.
B: Yes, you can. A No. 103 bus will take you there.
A: 4.
B: Over there. Look! The bus is coming.
A: Thank you very much.
B: 5.
People usually think it is very easy to cook instant noodles(方便面)。They usually put the noodles into the boiling water and add in the MSG, together with the other things like eggs or vegetables. However, have you ever wondered if this is the correct way of cooking them?
Do you know what is on the surface of the noodles? People use something like wax(蜡)to cover the noodles when they make them, so that the noodles can join together nicely before they are put into the packaging. Many people enjoy eating them without thinking of this. But a report said the wax covered on the noodles was very bad for our bodies. They said it needed about 2-3days to clear away the wax in our bodies after we ate it. So it is dangerous to have too much wax stayed in our stomachs. But it is not difficult to wash away the wax. Before you cook the noodles, wash them with hot water and then pour away the water. Do it like this twice, and you can wash the wax away. Then and you can cook the noodles as usual.
1.What’s on the surface of the instant noodles?
A. Something like sugar B. Something like cheese
C. Something like salt D. Something like wax
2.According to the report,____________.
A. it is dangerous to eat only a little wax .
B. the wax is bad for our bodies .
C. it is difficult to wash away the wax .
D. we can eat the noodles every two or three days.
3.To clear away the wax needed____________ after we ate it.
A. about 2-3months B. about 2-3 weeks
C. about 2-3days D. about 2-3hours
4.What’s the right way to cook the instant noodles?
A. Before cooking, wash them with cold water.
B. Before cooking, wash them with hot water twice.
C. Before cooking, wash them with hot water once.
D. Put the noodles into the boiling water directly.
5.What’s the possible meaning of the underline word “packaging”?
A. A deep round pan, usually metal, used for cooking food.
B. A deep round dish with a wide open top, used for holding food.
C. Plastic used to cover food before you put into the fridge.
D. Materials used to wrap or protect food that are sold in shops.
Dear Liz,
My stay in Thailand has certainly been fantastic in my life.
Life is busy and exciting. Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10 million and heavy traffic. I’m very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside the city. There are Mr and Mrs Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma.
I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda. The school teaches about 70 percent in English, and 30 percent in Thai. I’ve learned some spoken language, but Thai writing is very difficult. The cooking lesson is my favourite. I’m learning all about Thai food and culture. People don’t use chopsticks here, but spoons and forks. When I come back, I’m going to cook you a real Thai meal.
Last weekend we visited some temples. We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok. I thought it was great. But Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re taking me to Phuket Island. The beaches there are even more beautiful. The month after next, we’re going to travel to Mr Phairat’s hometown in the north of Thailand. The Phairats own land there, and they have two elephants. I’m going to ride those elephants — and even wash them. Sanan and Chinda say it’s really fun.
I’m amazed by everything in this country, especially by the elephants. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and way of life. They have been a traditional symbol of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace. In the seventh century, a Thai king trained 20,000 elephants for battle (战斗).
I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing (拳击) lessons next time I write.
Yours
Mandy
1.How many family members are there in Mandy’s host family?
A. 4. B. 5. C. 6. D. 7.
2.Next month, Mandy is going to visit ________.
A. Pattaya beach B. Phuket Island
C. Phairat’s hometown D. Bangkok
3.According to the e-mail, __________ has been a symbol of Thailand for many years.
4.From the e-mail we know that Mandy is ________ when she stays In Thailand.
A. shy B. quiet C. excited D. proud
5.What is the main idea of the e-mail?
A. Study trip in Thailand
B. Food culture in Thailand
C. Elephant riding in Thailand
D. International schools in Thailand
My grandfather Jack is 96 years old, and he has had an interesting life. He has travelled a lot in his life in the Far East. He visited the Taj Mahal in India and the Pyramids in Egypt. He hunted (狩猎) lions in Africa, and rode a camel in the Sahara Desert. He says the most beautiful place he has travelled to is Kathmandu in Nepal.
Jack has married twice. His first wife died when she was 32. He met his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France They have been married for 50 years, and they have lived happily in a small village since they got married.
Jack says that he has never been ill in his life. The secret of good health, according to my grandfather, is exercise He goes swimming every morning. He has done this since he was a boy. He also has a glass of wine every night! Perhaps that is his secret!
1.What kind of life has Jack lived?
A. A short life. B. An interesting life.
C. A lonely life D. A poor life.
2.Which of the following does Jack think is the most beautiful place?
A. Kathmandu. B. The Pyramids
C. The Sahara Desert. D. Taj Mahal
3.How many times has Jack married?
A. Once. B. Twice.
C. Three times. D. Four times.
4.Where did Jack meet Maria?
A. In India. B. In Nepal.
C. In France D. in Egypt.
5.What does Jack do every night?
A. He has a glass of wine.
B. He goes swimming
C. He hunts lions.
D. He rides a camel.
