There had been worrying news about Justice League in the months before its release, with a lot of reshoots of scenes, a new director being brought in to finish the film after Zack Snyder's loss of his daughter (Zack Snyder was the original director). And, of course, there had been a lot of negative talk about Ben Affleck's acting skills in the role of Batman.
Some people are saying that Justice League is another big disappointment, because it could have been wonderful and instead fails to really entertain. Others say that Warner Bros. has finally got it right and that the future for Justice League looks bright.
My opinion lies somewhere in the middle. The film was by no means a disappointment: it was exciting and funny and brought a lot of fun. There was something special about watching the heroes from your childhood brought to life on the big screen and maybe that was affecting my opinion.
However, I will say that a lot of work needs to be done if the producer wants to produce better sequels (续集). Although the film was good, it was obvious which scenes had been reshot and how the characters had been changed. I also have to mention the special effects created in several scenes. These are the ones that you don't expect to see in a film with such a big budget.
Another point to add is that it is good to see the producer making Superman slightly a brighter character and adding some jokes to the plot to keep things fun. But the producer must be careful not to make the mistake that another film producer - here, not mentioning its name - is coming very close to doing: turning all of the films into bright and colorful shows and losing a lot of serious and seriously good stories.
So, Justice League is not a great film but it is certainly not a terrible one. A lot of work is still to be done.
1.Before the release of Justice League, many people showed .
A. their pity for the director, Zack Snyder
B. their concern about the film's quality
C. their higher expectation of the new director
D. their support for the actor, Ben Affleck
2.According to the author, what's special about Justice League?
A. It advocates social justice. B. It brings lots of fun to audience.
C. It has some brave heroes. D. It brings back childhood memories.
3.What's Paragraph 4 mainly written to show?
A. The author's views on the film's weaknesses.
B. The author's advice to the film's director.
C. The author's love for the film.
D. The author's expectation of the film's sequels.
4.The mention of another film producer is to .
A. stress the importance of fun in a film
B. show Justice League's lack of a serious plot
C. serve as a warning to Justice League's producer
D. set an example for Justice League's producer
5.The passage is possibly taken from .
A. a travel brochure B. an entertainment magazine
C. a news report D. an advertisement
Event Calendar
The Last Wild Places of Kansas
Time: September 7, 2018 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Location: Smoky Hill Museum Lobby (大厅) Description:
Buckle up (系好安全带) for this fantastic road trip with George Frazier, author of The Last Wild Places of Kansas: Journeys into Hidden Landscapes. You'll learn about many under-appreciated, perhaps unknown places in the sunflower state. George is a software architect and writer whose work has appeared in many magazines . He'll also be on hand to sign copies of his book after the presentation.
Contact Information: Nona Miller; Tel: 785-309-5776
Views of the West
Time: October 3, 2018 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Location: Smoky Hill Museum Lobby Description:
This program is held by Dr. Daniel Wildcat , a Yuchi (a Native American people once living in northern Georgia and eastern Tennessee) member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma . He will share about the movement of the First Peoples, their experience of what would become Kansas and their initial contacts with settlers moving west.
Contact Information : George White ; Tel : 785-309-5529
Sorting Out Race
Time: November 18, 2018 10:00 am-3:30 pm Location: Smoky Hill Museum, Central Gallery Description
Every day , thrift stores ( 旧货店 ) across America receive donations of objects that show racial ( 种族的) imagery . Should thrift stores sell these objects , or should the objects be " sorted out " of the resale environment ? This exhibit is meant to heighten awareness of our continuing struggles with race . Contact Information : Joshua Morris ; Tel : 785-309-3960 Power to People
Time : February 4 , 2019 9 : 00 am-11 : 30 am Location: Smoky Hill Museum, Central Gallery Description:
The Smoky Hill Museum's Power to People exhibit examines pop culture in the 1960s in America. From toys, to music, to videos, many visitors can relive the 1960s and share it with the younger generations. Test your knowledge with the Culture Vulture competition and watch some of your favorite TV shows and movies.
Contact Information: Linda Green; Tel : 785-309-1269
1.What will George Frazier do at the Smoky Hill Museum?
A. Make a presentation. B. Share his writing skills.
C. Announce his review of a book. D. Describe his road trip experiences.
2.What number can those interested in the history of Kansas settlement call?
A. 785-309-5776. B. 785-309-5529.
C. 785-309-3960. D. 785-309-1269.
3.Which event might a racial equality researcher most likely join?
A. The Last Wild Places of Kansas. B. Views of the West.
C. Sorting Out Race. D. Power to People.
4.What can participants do during Power to People?
A. Answer some history questions. B. Communicate with young artists.
C. Enjoy fashionable music. D. Buy some second-hand things.
5.Which part of a newspaper may the text appear in?
A. Science fiction. B. Sports.
C. Literature. D. Weather report.
Each of us is going to be faced with obstacles and challenges throughout our lives. There will always be discouraging moments and people _______ the message to you -- you can't. There will be people that will try to hold you _________ from your achievements, from realizing your _________.
There was a small town girl that felt the same ___________ moment. Throughout her high school years she would have healthy ____________ in academics with her fellow students. Her dream and passion was to be well educated. In her _________ year of High School, her guidance counselors told her not to ________ with getting a higher education. Just be satisfied with a common blue collar job _______ they felt that this was all she could manage. She went on to the University of Saskatchewan to _________ her Law Degree with honors. With good luck, she _________ to pay her own way through university with a ________ at a local shopping mall. Today, she is a lawyer for the government. She is _________ respected for her excellent job by her peers and co-workers. There is a wonderful _____ by Mary Kay Ash, "The bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying ________ ." Mary, a little girl from Texas did just this.
Some events in your _________ are just thrown at you. Too many are of ill winds trying to blow you off ________ . When someone that had your respect as a teacher, parent, or friend ________ out to be false, your success must come from believing in yourself. When someone is pushing you down with this ill advice, take it as a _________ to prove yourself and show that you are worthy of your dreams. You are worthy to do __________ it takes. You are worthy of your accomplishments. Hard work usually brings its own ________ .
1.A. taking B. holding C. sending D. asking
2.A. up B. down C. out D. back
3.A. ambitions B. fears C. imagination D. decision
4.A. encouraging B. depressing C. exciting D. amazing
5.A. competitions B. activities C. relationships D. attitude
6.A. first B. final C. previous D. past
7.A. deal B. fill C. make D. bother
8.A. where B. as C. when D. that
9.A. hold B. accept C. complete D. apply
10.A. helped B. intended C. managed D. agree
11.A. wish B. job C. deal D. rest
12.A. highly B. equally C. rather D. even
13.A. word B. message C. idiom D. saying
14.A. anyway B. most C. instead D. somehow
15.A. dream B. life C. position D. reply
16.A. plan B. distance C. notice D. course
17.A. works B. takes C. turns D. leaves
18.A. rule B. break C. means D. moment
19.A. whatever B. whichever C. however D. whenever
20.A. effects B. results C. rewards D. relief
Had you listened to the doctor, you all right now.
A. are B. were
C. would have been D. would be
He wanted to know made her change her mind at the last minute.
A. what was it that B. that it was what
C. what it was that D. that what it was
She tries to some money every month in order to buy a personal computer.
A. build up B. put out
C. set off D. set aside
