At one time, making a film was an expensive activity only for a small group of people and film companies. Not only were the tools and machines expensive but the cost of film was also far greater than most people could afford. However, modem technology has c 92　 all that.

　 New technology has really opened up the world of film-making for film fans. Now a camera

does not cost m 93　 and most young people are certainly able to pay for it. So all you need is to get one for yourself. With that, you may then start your own film-making.

　 However, film-making is t 94　 work. You probably need many other people to help you.

For example, the p　 95　 of actors and actresses is very important in your film. Of course, these actors and actresses may be your schoolmates, friends or family members. You don’t even need to pay them a cent while they are glad to be part of your job.

　 B 96　 , you need to make up a story. Can you write your own one? If you have good imagination, you can create an attractive story e　 97　 . Many world-famous film makers and producers are also good story-writers. If not, perhaps you need someone else to write it for you.

An excellent story is the key to making a s 98　 film.

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     At one time, making a film was an expensive activity only for a small group of people and film companies. Not only were the tools and machines expensive but the cost of film was also far greater than most people could afford. However, modem technology has c  1.   all that.

   New technology has really opened up the world of film-making for film fans. Now a camera

does not cost m  2.   and most young people are certainly able to pay for it. So all you need is to get one for yourself. With that, you may then start your own film-making.

   However, film-making is t  3.   work. You probably need many other people to help you.

For example, the p   4.    of actors and actresses is very important in your film. Of course, these actors and actresses may be your schoolmates, friends or family members. You don’t even need to pay them a cent while they are glad to be part of your job.

    B  5.   , you need to make up a story. Can you write your own one? If you have good imagination, you can create an attractive story e   6.  . Many world-famous film makers and producers are also good story-writers. If not, perhaps you need someone else to write it for you.

An excellent story is the key to making a s   7.    film.

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1．At one time, making a film was an expensive activity for only for a small group of people and film companies. Not only were the tools and machines expensive but also the cost of film was also far greater than most people could afford. However, modern technology has c 1. all that.

2．New technology has really opened up the world of film making for film fans. Now a camera does not cost m   2.   and most young people are certainly able to pay for it. So all you need is to get one for yourself. With that, you may start your own film-making.

3．However, film-making is t 3. work. You probably need many other people to help you.

4．For example, the p 4. of actors and actresses is very important in your film. Of course, these actors and actresses may be your schoolmates, friends or family members. You don’t even need to pay them a cent while they are glad to be part of your job.

5．B 5., you need to make up a story. Can you write your own one? If you have good imagination, you can create an attractive story e   6.   . Many world-famous film maker and producers are also good story-writers. If not, perhaps you need someone else to write it for you. An excellent story is the key to making a s  7.   film.

How much sleep do we need? We are all different. Some people need only three hours of sleep a night. Others need ten hours of sleep a night. Most Americans sleep an average (平均) of seven to eight hours a night. After the age of fifty, the average sleeping time goes down to 6.5 hours a night.

Most people have a bad night when they can’t fall asleep (入睡). The name of this problem is called insomnia.

This isn’t a new problem. Many famous people in history had insomnia, too. Some of these people had special ideas to make them sleep. Benjamin Franklin, the famous inventor, had four beds. He moved(移动) from one to another to fall asleep. King Louis XI V (国王路易十四) of France had four hundred and thirteen beds and hoped to fall asleep in one of them. Mark Twain, the famous American writer, had a different way. He lay on his side across the end of his bed.

1.After the age of fifty, the average sleep hours are_______ a night.

A. 3 hours B. 7or 8 hours C. 6.5 hours D. 10 hours

2.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. King Louis XI V was an American.

B. Many famous people in history had a bad night when they couldn't fall asleep.

C. Benjamin Franklin was a famous writer.

D. Most young Americans sleep for an average of 6.5 hours a night.

3.Why did King Louis XI V of France have more than four hundred beds?

A. Because he hoped to fall asleep.

B. Because he was a famous inventor.

C. Because he had a lot of money.

D. Because he liked to lie on his side across the end of his bed.

4.What does the word insomnia mean (意思) in Paragraph (段落) 2?

A. too many beds B. sleep well C. can’t sleep well D. problems

5.What’s Paragraph (段落) 1 talking about?

A. The history of sleep. B. How much sleep do we need?

C. The story of famous people. D. Why can’t we sleep?

Most young people like to go to rock（摇滚）concerts these days. They like the loud and exciting sound of the music and they enjoy the excitement of a big concert. Rock stars usually have a different style. Their music is exciting and different, and the way they dance and dress makes them popular with young people. The works of rock songs are usually quite easy, but the music itself is complex(复杂的).But some rock stars have problems after they become famous .They don't know what to do when they suddenly become famous, and often they start to drink or
take drugs(毒品).Then their health becomes bad. Some, like Elvis Presley, died at a very young age because of drugs.
【小题1】A big rock concert can make young people________.