Are you interested in movie musicals? Here are some best movie musicals you need to watch.
Singin’in the Rain (1952)
Debbie Reynolds (the heroine) is ultra-charming in this time-honored classic musical about the coming of the talking pictures in movie history. She plays a winning showgirl with a golden singing voice designed for Hollywood stars. You can also see how Gene Kelly (the hero) made a hit in the timeless “Singin’in the Rain”.
The Sound of Music (1965)
It hit the big screen in 1965 and became an early blockbuster. It’s one of those movies that everybody watches again and again. Whether you’re singing along to ‘‘Do-Re-Mi” or ‘‘My Favorite Things”, you’ll still think of the cute Von Trapp children and the beautiful Austrian setting. Christopher Plummer (the hero) is wonderful as the serious captain melts into gentleness when singing “Edelweiss”. And Julie Andrews (the heroine) shows her addictive voice in such songs as “I Have Confidence”.
Chicago (2002)
Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones sing and dance as criminals in this musical about fame, envy, and murderous love. Famous songs include “Cell Block Tango”, where female criminals sing about how they ended up in jail. It won Best Picture, Best Actress in a supporting role, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound in Oscar 2003.
La La Land (2016)
Struggling actress Mia (Emma Stone) and ambitious jazz pianist Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) begin a romance as they both follow their heart in the path of their dreams in Los Angeles. It won Best Performance by an Actress in a leading role, Best Achievement in Directing, Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, and Best Achievement in Production Design in Oscar 2017.
1.Which movie musical marks a change in the movie history?
A. Chicago. B. La ha Land.
C. Sin gin9 in the Rain. D. The Sound of Music.
2.In which song will you feel gentleness from a serious man?
A. “Do-Re-Mi”. B. “Edelweiss”.
C. “Singin’in the Rain”. D. “Cell Block Tango”.
3.What do Chicago and La La Land have in common?
A. They both won Best Picture. B. They both talk about crimes.
C. They both talk about dreams. D. They both won some Oscar Awards.
4.If you are interested in Jazz music, whose role will be your favorite?
A. Ryan Gosling’s. B. Renee Zellweger’s.
C. Catherine Zeta-Jones’. D. Christopher Plummer’s.
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手机的优点 | 1.便于与父母和朋友联系；2.能增加乐趣。 |
带手机上学存在的问题 | 2.上课时使用手机干扰教学；2.用手机聊天、发短信费时费钱。 |
建议 | 1.上课时不许使用手机；2.贵重物品，个人宜妥善保管。 |
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2.A. kept B. told C. observed D. struck
3.A. tum B. wind C. pick D. put
4.A. be turned B. be taken C. be put D. be set
5.A. as B. as if C. when D. if
6.A. fast B. slowly C. faster D. slow
7.A. get B. persuade C. make D. explain
8.A. gained B. lost C. went D. won
9.A. had remained B. had left C. had stayed D. had fallen
10.A. however B. and C. but D. therefore
11.A. go B. walk C. slow D. take
12.A. the third B. the second C. the first D. the fourth
13.A. broke B. took C. tore D. cut
14.A. after B. before C. over D. in
15.A. to agree B. agree C. agreeing D. agreed
16.A. taking B. bringing C. carrying D. fetching
17.A. recognize B. tell C. know D. understand
18.A. seriously B. pleasant C. badly D. serious
19.A. spent B. took C. cost D. paid
20.A. another B. the other C. one D. one more
