Gary Oldman is like the English version of Leonardo DiCaprio. They are both actors who are “underappreciated”, as GQ magazine said. DiCaprio didn’t win his first Oscar until 2016 at the age of 42. Oldman finally got his first Oscar at the age of 59 on March5.
He took home the Best Actor award at the 90th Academy Awards. He won the award for his performance as former British prime minister Winston Churchill in the movie Darkest Hour. Many believe that Oldman accurately reproduced Churchill’s appearance and personality, such as his round body, large jowls and cigars. Reporter Brian Truitt wrote in USA Today that after watching the movie for just 10 minutes, you forget that you’re seeing Gary Oldman - there is just Winston Churchill.
Oldman was already seen as an excellent actor even before winning his Oscar. In a 2015 survey, he was voted Greatest Actor to Never Win an Oscar, according to Ranker.com. He is known for his versatility（可塑性）. His acting style is expressive due to his theater training. He has played many classic roles: the vampire（吸血鬼）Count Dracula in Dracula, the corrupt（腐败的）policeman Norman Stansfield in Leon, and Harry Potter’s noble godfather Sirius Black.
Oldman said he acts not in order to win awards, but simply for the pleasure of acting. “Acting was my way out,” Oldman told Interview magazine. “The fun of it was getting away from myself and stepping into the characteristics and the behavior of someone else.”
1.Who did Gary Oldman play in Darkest Hour?
A. Winston Churchill. B. Count Dracula.
C. A policeman. D. Sirius Black.
2.According to Brian Truitt, Gary Oldman’s performance was ________.
A. unsatisfactory B. successful
C. boring D. disappointing
3.Why does Gary Oldman act?
A. To win as many awards as he can. B. To enjoy playing different roles.
C. To get away from his daily life. D. To research the behavior of others.
4.This passage is mainly about ________.
A. Gary Oldman B. Some famous films
C. The Oscar winners D. Leonardo DiCaprio
Europe’s busiest shopping street
London is a shopper’s paradise（天堂）, and one of the best places to go is Oxford Street. Selfridges, one of the world’s first department stores, is here. There are at least four other major stores and Europe’s largest music shop. In December the Christmas lights are always switched on by a famous person.
Kids’ heaven
Nearby in Regent Street is Hamleys. This is the biggest toy store in the world, opened in 1881. There are seven floors, so kids can always find something they haven’t got.
Markets
You can’t leave London without visiting a market. One of the oldest is Borough market. Walk around and look at the fresh fish, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy specialist food, like cheeses, pork pies and chutney. For antiques（古玩）, jewellery or collector’s items go to Portobello Road on a Saturday. You never know what you will find. If you like browsing（浏览）for jewellery and gifts, there is nothing better than Covent Garden market. There are lots of cafés here and always some kind of street entertainment.
Back in time
If you are in the north of England, why not explore York’s picturesque medieval（中世纪的）quarter, known as The Shambles. The narrow streets are always filled with shoppers. The old wooden buildings are so close they almost touch each other.
1.Oxford Street becomes special in December for ________.
A. the busiest shopping street in Europe
B. the largest music shop in Europe
C. the lights are always lighted by a famous person
D. many bargains to choose from
2.To enjoy food, you can go to ________.
A. Borough market B. Portobello Road
C. The Shambles D. Covent Garden market
3.Where is this passage probably taken from?
A. A science book B. A traveler’s journal
C. A news report D. A trip guide
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，你的英国朋友George要来北京，其间他想参加中国传统文化方面的课程，来信希望你能推荐一个课程．请你给他回信，内容包括：
1． 你推荐的课程，
2． 该课程的内容，
3． 你推荐的理由．
注意：词数100左右．
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．
Many of us were raised with the saying "Waste not， want not"． None of us， therefore， can completely avoid waste in our lives．
Any kind of waste was thoughtless， whether we waste our potential talents， our own time， our limited natural resource， our money， or other people's time． Each of us can become more aware of and careful． The smallest good habits can make the big difference． It's a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our best in a world what is in serious trouble． By focusing on oil， water， paper， food or clothing， we are playing a part in cutting down on waste．
We must keep reminding us that it is easier to get into something than it is to get out of it． Actually， severe damage done to our land is fair recent in the history of our evolution． It's time for us to say no to waste so that our grandchildren's children will able to develop well．
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Our parakeet (长尾鹦鹉) Chip and Goldie, a stray tortoiseshell kitten we took in, 1. (grow) to be best friends, eating and playing together. I was a member 2. a bird conservation organization at the time, so we often took care of injured 3. (bird). Goldie helped raise dozens of injured and orphaned native birds,4. (act) as a watchful guardian. One day, it was Chip who needed Goldie’s supervision. I had left a large bowl of pancake batter (面糊)5. (cover) in the kitchen. But while I was out of the room, Chip climbed onto the bowl to have 6. taste but soon fell in and sank.7. (luck), Goldie was on hand and stuck her face in the bowl to fish Chip out. She cleaned his face and beak so he could breathe before running to alert me with a loud meow. I followed Goldie,8. was also covered in batter, back into the kitchen 9. found a battered budgie on the floor. After being washed, dried and warmed, Chip made a full 10. (recover). Bowls were always covered in future and Goldie and Chip remained the best of friends.
How can I forget the day? On 14 July 1974 I travelled in an overcrowded bus to an unheard town called Shendurni. The next day, I was to join the faculty of a junior college there._______ about my new job, but anxious and fearful too, I was out of my _______ zone. Around 7 p.m. it started pouring with rain. Wondering about my new career in an unknown land, I had _______ in my seat. I woke up with a(n)_______ to the sound of the conductor announcing the name of my bus stop. I looked out. It was pitch-dark. Ah, a power cut._______ unusual during heavy rains. “Conductor Sahab, can I get a _____ for myself here? I’m new to the place,” I heard myself ask _____. “Arre bhai, get off my bus and let us go. We _______ to reach the next station on time. Where will you get a place to stay in this goddamned town?” he shouted back. Amid mounting panic, I felt a _______ tap on my shoulder. As I looked back, a warm smile ______ me. “I’m Sawant, from the next town. The bus ________ there for the night and returns tomorrow morning. Why don’t you buy a ticket for the next stop? You can spend the night at my place, and join work tomorrow.” I thanked him from my heart and accepted his ________. By the time the bus reached the final stop, it was 8:30 p.m. The kind soul led me to his house. He and his wife took great _________ to make my stay comfortable. I was _______ with warm water for a bath, followed by a hot ________ and a comfortable bed. All this took place in semi-darkness. No lights yet. I was up early the next morning and my benefactor (恩人) came to ________ me off. I could not see his face clearly, as it was ______ dark. I made it ________ the college in time and taught there for almost 11 years. All this while I ______ him, even asking my new friends and students to help find the kind soul. But Mr Sawant remained __________. Perhaps I had got his name wrong. My only regret: I could not thank him again.
1.A. Excited B. Interested C. Worried D. Annoyed
2.A. home B. school C. comfort D. dilemma
3.A. knocked off B. dropped off C. turned off D. nodded off
4.A. start B. jump C. ear D. eye
5.A. Something B. Anything C. Everything D. Nothing
6.A. seat B. room C. ticket D. map
7.A. sadly B. quickly C. nervously D. surprisingly
8.A. come B. get C. need D. ask
9.A. sudden B. soft C. real D. warm
10.A. waved B. welcomed C. greeted D. shook
11.A. stops B. arrives C. leaves D. drives
12.A. family B. solution C. invitation D. request
13.A. pleasure B. energy C. minds D. pains
14.A. provided B. armed C. impressed D. blessed
15.A. chat B. discussion C. meal D. tea
16.A. allow B. keep C. show D. see
17.A. yet B. still C. already D. also
18.A. to B. in C. from D. for
19.A. sent for B. searched for C. cared for D. waited for
20.A. silent B. strange C. unbelievable D. untraceable
