“Who is that?” When watching the movie, Silver Linings Playbook, at the Toronto International Film Festival in early September, the woman sitting next asked me.

It seemed to be a strange question. I wanted to ask if she ever saw a little movie called The Hunger Games, or the Oscar-nominated movie Winter’s Bone. Instead, I just answered, “Jennifer Lawrence.” But I wondered how a moviegoer does not recognize Lawrence! As Silver Linings Playbook continued to unfold and Lawrence revealed herself as a wonderful comic actress, it hit me: this woman probably has never seen Jennifer Lawrence smile before. That is the thing throwing her.

Audiences will have the opportunity to watch Lawrence’s performance in Silver Linings Playbook when the film opens in limited release before a Thanksgiving weekend blowout expansion. The 22-year-old actress heads this year’s lead actress Oscar race by a country mile. Here’s an early main list of some competitors in this category.

1. Jennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook

2. Quvenzhane Wallis in Beasts of the Southern Wild

3. Marion Cotillard in Rust and Bone

3. Helen Mirren in Hitchcock

5. Emmanuelle Riva in Amour

6. Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty

Chastain, playing a CIA agent in Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, is the wild card here and, quite possibly, the only candidate capable of replacing Lawrence from the top spot. The cruelty in Rust and Bone will put off sensitive academy members, making Cotillard lose chances for a second Oscar. Wallis makes for a wonderful story, but it is too early for her to be awarded a lead actress. Riva will need a push to win the nomination of lead actress.

Mirren, as the Alfred Hitchcock’s wife and unsung partner, Alma Reville, might pose the biggest threat to Lawrence. Older academy members will love the historical Hollywood seen in Hitchcock, and Mirren’s role as the unsung wind beneath Hitch’s wings should find appreciation within creative circles. It’s not “The Queen”. but this year, it might be enough.

1. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To introduce Silver Linings Playbook

B．To get us out of the topic.

C．To tell us a specific story

D．To bring out the topic of the passage

2. The underlined sentence implies that    ?

A．Jennifer Lawrence doesn’t like smile.

B．Jennifer Lawrence’s smile can impress you all greatly.

C．The woman has never seen comic films featured by Jennifer Lawrence.

D．The woman hates to see Jennifer Lawrence’s films.

3. Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?

A．Cotillard once won the best actress Oscar.

B．Jennifer Lawrence was nominated because of The Hunger Games.

C．Mirren is the only one who can take the place of Jennifer Lawrence.

D．We cannot see the film Silver Linings Playbook before Thanksgiving.

4.According to the last two paragraphs, who are likely to replace Jennifer Lawrence to become the best actress?

a.Quvenzhane Wallis    b.Marion Cotillard       c.Helen Mirren

d.Emmanuelle Riva     e. Jessica Chastain       f. Alma Reville

A．c, e              B．a ,c ,f             C．d, f              D．c, e, f

5.The most suitable title of the passage is    ?

A．Silver Linings Playbook, the best movie

B．A 22-year-old actress

C．My favorite movie

D．Jennifer Lawrence takes the lead

“Who is that?” When watching the movie, Silver Linings Playbook, at the Toronto International Film Festival in early September, the woman sitting next asked me.
It seemed to be a strange question. I wanted to ask if she ever saw a little movie called The Hunger Games, or the Oscar-nominated movie Winter’s Bone. Instead, I just answered, “Jennifer Lawrence.” But I wondered how a moviegoer does not recognize Lawrence! As Silver Linings Playbook continued to unfold and Lawrence revealed herself as a wonderful comic actress, it hit me: this woman probably has never seen Jennifer Lawrence smile before. That is the thing throwing her.
Audiences will have the opportunity to watch Lawrence’s performance in Silver Linings Playbook when the film opens in limited release before a Thanksgiving weekend blowout expansion. The 22-year-old actress heads this year’s lead actress Oscar race by a country mile. Here’s an early main list of some competitors in this category.
1. Jennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook
2. Quvenzhane Wallis in Beasts of the Southern Wild
3. Marion Cotillard in Rust and Bone
3. Helen Mirren in Hitchcock
5. Emmanuelle Riva in Amour
6. Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty
Chastain, playing a CIA agent in Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, is the wild card here and, quite possibly, the only candidate capable of replacing Lawrence from the top spot. The cruelty in Rust and Bone will put off sensitive academy members, making Cotillard lose chances for a second Oscar. Wallis makes for a wonderful story, but it is too early for her to be awarded a lead actress. Riva will need a push to win the nomination of lead actress.
Mirren, as the Alfred Hitchcock’s wife and unsung partner, Alma Reville, might pose the biggest threat to Lawrence. Older academy members will love the historical Hollywood seen in Hitchcock, and Mirren’s role as the unsung wind beneath Hitch’s wings should find appreciation within creative circles. It’s not “The Queen”. but this year, it might be enough.
【小题1】 What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?

“Who is that?” When watching the movie, Silver Linings Playbook, at the Toronto International Film Festival in early September, the woman sitting next asked me.
It seemed to be a strange question. I wanted to ask if she ever saw a little movie called The Hunger Games, or the Oscar-nominated movie Winter’s Bone. Instead, I just answered, “Jennifer Lawrence.” But I wondered how a moviegoer does not recognize Lawrence! As Silver Linings Playbook continued to unfold and Lawrence revealed herself as a wonderful comic actress, it hit me: this woman probably has never seen Jennifer Lawrence smile before. That is the thing throwing her.
Audiences will have the opportunity to watch Lawrence’s performance in Silver Linings Playbook when the film opens in limited release before a Thanksgiving weekend blowout expansion. The 22-year-old actress heads this year’s lead actress Oscar race by a country mile. Here’s an early main list of some competitors in this category.
1. Jennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook
2. Quvenzhane Wallis in Beasts of the Southern Wild
3. Marion Cotillard in Rust and Bone
3. Helen Mirren in Hitchcock
5. Emmanuelle Riva in Amour
6. Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty
Chastain, playing a CIA agent in Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, is the wild card here and, quite possibly, the only candidate capable of replacing Lawrence from the top spot. The cruelty in Rust and Bone will put off sensitive academy members, making Cotillard lose chances for a second Oscar. Wallis makes for a wonderful story, but it is too early for her to be awarded a lead actress. Riva will need a push to win the nomination of lead actress.
Mirren, as the Alfred Hitchcock’s wife and unsung partner, Alma Reville, might pose the biggest threat to Lawrence. Older academy members will love the historical Hollywood seen in Hitchcock, and Mirren’s role as the unsung wind beneath Hitch’s wings should find appreciation within creative circles. It’s not “The Queen”. but this year, it might be enough

1. 1.

   What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?

   1. A.
      To introduce Silver Linings Playbook
   2. B.
      To get us out of the topic
   3. C.
      To tell us a specific story
   4. D.
      To bring out the topic of the passage
2. 2.

   The underlined sentence implies that     ?

   1. A.
      Jennifer Lawrence doesn’t like smile
   2. B.
      Jennifer Lawrence’s smile can impress you all greatly
   3. C.
      The woman has never seen comic films featured by Jennifer Lawrence
   4. D.
      The woman hates to see Jennifer Lawrence’s films
3. 3.

   Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?

   1. A.
      Cotillard once won the best actress Oscar
   2. B.
      Jennifer Lawrence was nominated because of The Hunger Games
   3. C.
      Mirren is the only one who can take the place of Jennifer Lawrence
   4. D.
      We cannot see the film Silver Linings Playbook before Thanksgiving
4. 4.

   According to the last two paragraphs, who are likely to replace Jennifer Lawrence to become the best actress?
   a.Quvenzhane Wallis    b.Marion Cotillard       c.Helen Mirren
   d.Emmanuelle Riva     e. Jessica Chastain       f. Alma Reville

   1. A.
      c, e
   2. B.
      a ,c ,f
   3. C.
      d, f
   4. D.
      c, e, f
5. 5.

   The most suitable title of the passage is ______?

   1. A.
      Silver Linings Playbook, the best movie
   2. B.
      A 22-year-old actress
   3. C.
      My favorite movie
   4. D.
      Jennifer Lawrence takes the lead

By Road Around the World

Nickname: Walker

Email: ragwani@hotmail.com

When to travel: May 2011-Aug 2011

Who am I: I am 55. From my childhood, have this dream to go around the world by hitch hiking. However this is now changed and I want to go by road.

My travel plans: Going throughout the world and study various people, culture, habits.

Who am I looking for: A female companion, and she must have similar interest as me.

Just for fun

Nickname: Stream

Email: qrutta@yahoo.co.uk

When to travel: Jan 2011-Dec 2011

Who am I: Young slim girl, looking to see Asia with anyone who wants to travel.

My travel plans: I most prefer a white man in his late30’s to have fun with me as he travels either on business or leisure trips

Whom am I looking for: Someone who is honest, friendly; good sense of humor, adventurous.

22yr old Australian looking for travel companion

Nickname: Angela

Email: alyssia_europe@hotmail.com

When to travel: March 2011

Who am I: a lovely girl, with fun, honest, caring.

My travel plans: I will be traveling to Europe cities, then the world!

Who am I looking for:  An extremely fun and entertaining male/female, middle-aged, someone that I can enjoy every travel moment with.

★Fun and maybe more

Nickname: Sunnygirl

Email: sunnygirl2008@yahoo.com

When to travel: Jun2011-Aug2011

Who am I: Slender African girl in her late 20’s. Quite charming, loving, pretty,fun to be with.

My travel plans: Nothing in mind for sure, just looking to come with you.

Whom am I looking for: Looking for a white male between 40-50 years, someone who is full of energy and lively.

What way would Walker like to choose for his travel this time?

A. By plane.                                     

B. By road.           

C. By water.         

D. By hitch hiking.

Stream will probably travel to ______ according to the ad.

A. France                                   B. Egypt       

C. Japan                                     D. Australia

Who’s to travel for the shortest time with a companion?

A. Sunny girl                              B. Angela             

C. Stream                                   D. Walker

A middle-aged man wants to travel from June to August in 2011, he should send an email to _______ to find a travel companion.

A. sunnygirl@yahoo.com                          

B. alyssia_europe@hotmail.com

C. qrutta@yahoo.co.uk                      

D. ragwani@hotmail.com

A person may have a false idea about himself that will stop him from doing good work..
He may have the belief that he is unable to do it. A child may think he is  36  because he doesn’t understand how to make  37  use of his mental gifts. Old people may have a false idea that they are unable to learn new things because of their  38 .
A person who believes that he is stupid will not make a real  39  because he feels that it would be useless. He won’t go at a job with confidence necessary for  40 . Besides, he won’t work his hardest way, even though he may think he is doing so.  41 , he is likely to fail, and the failure will  42  his belief in his incompetence（无能）in turn.
Alfred Alder, a famous doctor, had  43  like this. When he was a small boy, he had a poor 44  in math. His teacher told his parents he had no ability in math in order that they would not  45  too much of him. In this way, his teacher and parents  46  the idea. He  47  their false judgment of his ability, feeling that it was useless to  48 . Then, he was very poor at math,  49  as they expected.
But one day everything changed. He worked out a problem which  50  of the other students had been able to solve. He  51  in solving the problem which gave him confidence. Soon he became especially good at  52 .
Alder now  53  with interest, determination and purpose. He not only proved that he could learn math well, but luckily he learned it  54 , not too late. From his own experience, we can tell that if a person goes at a job with determination and purpose, he may  55  himself as well as others by his ability.