Make a five-minute film and win!
Do you love the summer holidays but hate being bored? Then why don’t you enter the Film Street Summer Shorts Competition by making a short film this summer with your family and friends?
What you have to do
To enter the competition, you have to make a short film that is around 5 minutes long (It can be shorter but not longer!) on a digital camera, or mobile phone.
Awards
The best short film entered into our competition will be shown in Film Street’s Cinema and you’ll win a Cineworld Cinema pass for yourself and three more for other members of your filmmaking crew. If you have a Cineworld Cinema pass, you can watch as many films as you like for a year, for free, at any Cineworld Cinema.
Rules
We can’t show films that tell others about either your, or any other kids’, name or address.
We can’t show films that hurt, harm or insult other people.
We can’t show films that have bad language.
Copyright Checklist
Getting permission to use someone else’s work in your film can be expensive, so check your film to make sure that:
Your film is original and you haven’t copied someone else’s.
There are no scenes of branding on shop signs, books, magazines or CDs.
There are no scenes of someone else’s artwork.
Address and Date
Post your finished film on tape, CD or DVD by Monday, October 1st, 2008 to:
Film Street Summer Shorts Competition
First Light Movies
Unit 6, Third Floor, The Bond
180-182 Fazeley Street
Birmingham
So what’s stopping you? Start making your Film Street Summer Short now!Who is the passage mainly written for?
A.Students. | B.Parents. | C.Teachers. | D.Actors. |
How many Cineworld Cinema passes will the winner of the competition be awarded in all?
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. | D.Four. |
From the third paragraph we can learn that ________.
A.the winner’s short film can be shown in any cinema |
B.the competition is held by Cineworld Cinema |
C.the winner can watch films for free for one year at any Cineworld Cinema |
D.the winner will be paid for his short film |
The underlined word “original” is the closest in meaning to “ ”.
A.interesting enough | B.exciting enough |
C.good for children | D.made by yourself |
Here below are two pieces taken from a blog.
▲ Growing up as one of three girls I’ve always been keen on women’s issues.And now with three daughters to raise,I have the responsibility of ensuring that they grow up without any preconceived(预想的) ideas of their capabilities & potential based on their gender.Earlier this year I read an article that indicated that women surpassed men in the workforce for the first time in history.That is a milestone! And while we still don’t have equality in leadership positions or pay (especially if you’re a mom),we have made significant progress over the past couple of decades.All this prompted me to do some digging around to see what else I could learn.Here are some fun facts from the census bureau for you:
●29% of women aged 25 or older had obtained a bachelors degree in 2008 vs.18% in 1987.
●55% of all college students were women in the Fall of 2008.
●60% of women 20 years or older participate in the workforce today vs.34% in 1950.
●14% of the armed forces were women in 2008.compared to 2% in 1950.
▲We’re all looking to stretch the value of our dollar as much as possible.Every day as you juggle the needs of your family,remember to eat right,take your vitamins and keep up with laundry and bills-you probably also look for budget friendly,family appropriate activities.A day trip to a national park is a great way to explore all the wonders of nature,without breaking the bank.Once or twice a month,my wife and I will prepare for a leisurely hike in one of our favorite parks close to home.The night before,she makes some homemade granola and I make sure our reusable water bottles are full and on ice.Next time you’re looking for an inexpensive adventure that your family isn’t soon to forget,take a hike! To find a national park near you,just visit www.nps.gov
43.According to the first blog,__________.
A.the blogger has three sisters
B.there are more women than men at work this year
C.14% of women are working in the army
D.women has got equality in leadership position
44.What is mainly talked about in the first blog?
A.Responsibility.B.Women’s potential.
C.Workforce. D.Women’s issues.
45.The underlined words“breaking the bank”in the second blog means__________.
A.robbing the bankB.getting some money from the bank
C.using up the money in the bankD.going to the bank
46.What’s the writer’s suggestion in the second blog?
A.We all have to think about the needs of our family.
B.All the wonders of nature are in the national park.
C.To go hiking once or twice a month will be an inexpensive adventure.
D.Each of us will have to make our budget friendly.
This tour takes you back in history to a moment that“will live in infamy (声名狼藉).”Explore the historic artifacts at the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center commemorating(纪念) the attack on Pearl Harbor,then travel around beautiful Oahu on a Circle Island guided bus tour.
The Arizona Memorial Visitor Center is Hawaii’s number one visitor attraction.View the film of the attack on Pearl Harbor and browse the historic artifacts on display.Then ride the Navy launch across Pearl Harbor to visit the Arizona Memorial.Then,board a tour bus for a scenic trip around the island of Oahu.Get your cameras ready for the beautiful view over Windward Oahu at Nu’uanu Pali Lookout.Visit Byodo-In Temple.which is set against a picturesque mountain backdrop.
You’ll also see the famous North Shore surfing beaches of Sunset,Banzai Pipeline,and Waimea Bay and drive through rustic Haleiwa Town.Visit Dole Plantation and discover the history of Hawaii’s pineapple industry before enjoying a no host lunch at the Polynesian Cultural
Center (lunch is not included in the listed-price).
Inclusions:
Scenic bus tour of Oahu island
Film viewing at Arizona Memorial Visitor Center.Pearl Harbor
Visit of Byodo-In Temple and Dole Plantation
Available:
Mon.—Fri.
Hours of operation:
7 AM to 5 PM
Note:
Strict security measures forbid purses,handbags,fanny packs,backpacks,camera bags,diaper bags,luggage and/or other items.Visitors may bring a camera and cam-recorder.A storage facility,operated by a private vendor,is available for visitors coming to the USS Arizona Memorial,USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park,the Battleship Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum.The facility(象征性的) storage fee.The storage facility is in operation daily 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
39.What is the purpose of the passage above?
A.To introduce the beautiful scene in Oahu. B.To tell the writer attractions in Hawaii.
C.To attract more tourists.D.To describe a wonderful tour in Oahu
40.Which of the following is the right order of the tour?
A.The Arizona Memorial,Byodo-In Temple,Nu’uanu Pali Lookout,Polynesian Cultural
Center
B.Pearl Habor.Dole Plantation.Nu’uanu Pali Lookout.Sunset Beach
C.Pearl Habor,North Shore,Byodo-In Temple,Dole Plantation
D.The Arizona Memorial,Nu’uanu Pali Lookout,Dole Plantation,Polynesian Cultural Center
41.A tourist will see everything below at Pearl Harbor except__________.
A.the Arizona MemorialB.some historic artifacts
C.a film D.Windward Oahu
42.Which of the persons below will not be allowed to enter the attractions in Pearl Harbor?
A.Alice,a student from LA,comes with her parents,with a Sony digital camera in her hand.
B.Geogre Zhang,from Shanghai,leaves his backpack in a locker outride the entrance.
C.Billy,from Italy,with small bag in hand and inside the bag is a cam-recorder.
D.Hose,from Spain,who has left his luggage in the hotel.
第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
BEIJING (AFP) — Archeologists in China have uncovered more than 3,000 dinosaur footprints,state media reported,in an area said to be the world’s largest grouping of fossilized hones belonging to the ancient animals.
The footprints,believed to be more than 100 million years old,were discovered after a three-month excavation(发掘、出土) at a gully in Zhucheng in the eastern province of Shandong,the Xinhua news agency reposed.
The footprints range from 10 to 80 centimeters (4 to 32 inches) in length,and belonged to at least six different kinds of dinosaurs,including tyrannosaurs,the report said Saturday.
Wang Haijun,a senior engineer at the Chinese Academy of Sciences,said the footprints faced the same direction.Xinhua said.
This indicated a possible migration or a panic escape by plant-eating dinosaurs after an attack by predators(食肉动物),Wang added.
Archeologists have found dinosaur fossils at some 30 sites in Zhucheng,known as“dinosaur city.”The region has seen two major digs since 1964,and experts say the discovery of so many dinosaurs in such a dense area could provide clues on how the animals became extinct millions of years ago.
Plans are being made to set up a fossil park in the area.
36.We can infer from the text that__________.
A.most of the footprints are more than 32 centimeters long
B.the footprints found belong to some predators
C.the dinosaurs were running in all directions because of an attack
D.the area is considered to be a perfect tour source
37.Which statement below is true according to the passage above?
A.The number of the footprints found is more than 3000.
B.The dinosaurs may live in an age 10,000,000 years ago.
C.The discovery of fossils may open a new age.
D.Archeologists still wish to find some more fossils.
38.The passage may be picked out from__________ .
A.a magazine B.a science book
C.a newspaper D.a students’ textbook
If you’re a male and you’re reading this, congratulations! You’re a survivor.According to statistics, you’re more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer than a woman, a nine times more likely to die of AIDS.Assuming you make it to the end of your natural term, about 78 years for men in Australia, you’ll die on average five years before a woman.
There’re many reasons for this——typically, men take more risks than women and are more likely to drink and smoke——but perhaps more importantly, men don’t go to the doctor.
“Men aren’t seeing doctors as often as they should,” says Dr.Gullotta.“This is particularly so for the over-40s, when diseases tend to strike.
Gullotta says a healthy man should visit the doctor every year or two.For those over 45, it should be at least once a year.
“When I finally saw him it had already spread and he has since died from lung cancer,” he says, “Earlier detection and treatment may not have cured him, but it would have prolonged his life.”
According to a recent survey, 95% of women aged between 15 and early 40s see a doctor once a year, compared to 70% of men in the same age group.
“A lot of men think they’re invincible,” Gullotta says.“They only come in when a friend drops dead on the golf course and they think, “Geez, if it could happen to him…”
Then there’s the ostrich approach.“Some men are scared of what might be there and would rather not know,” says Dr.Ross Cartmill.
“Most men get their cars serviced more regularly than they service their bodies,” Cartmill says.He believes most diseases that commonly affect men could be addressed by preventive check-ups.
Regular check-ups for men would inevitably place strain on the public purse, Cartmill says.“But prevention is cheaper in the long run than having to treat the diseases.Besides, the ultimate cost is far greater, it’s called premature death.”
72.Why does the author congratulate his male readers at the beginning of the passage?
A.They are more likely to survive serious diseases today.
B.Their average life span has been considerably extended.
C.They have lived long enough to read this article.
D.They are sure to enjoy a longer and happier life.
73.Which of the author’s statement is the most important reason men die five years earlier on average than women according to the passage?
A.Men drink and smoke much more than women.
B.Men don’t seek medical care as often as women.
C.Men aren’t as cautious as women in face of danger.
D.Men are more likely to suffer from fatal diseases.
74.What does Dr.Ross Cartmill mean by “the ostrich approach” ?
A.A casual attitude towards one’s health conditions.
B.A new therapy for certain psychological problems.
C.Refusal to get medical treatment for fear of the pain involved.
D.Unwillingness to find out about one’s disease because of fear.
75.What does Cartmill say about regular check-ups for men?
A.They may increase public expenses.
B.They will save money in the long run.
C.They may cause psychological strains on men.
D.They will enable men to live as long as women.
In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord (房东) can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartment. Their rent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city.
Some experts argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, low-paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases. Thus, critics hold the opinion that an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.
Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.
Economic theory predicts the results of economic decision, such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be corrected only if “other things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions.
67. There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may________.
A.cause a shortage of apartments
B.worry those who rent apartments as homes.
C.Increase the profits of landlords.
D.Encourage landlords to invest in building apartments.
68.We can safely say that rent control__________.
A.will always benefit those who rent apartments.
B.is unnecessary.
C.will probably bring inactive effects in the long run.
D.is necessary under all conditions
69.There will be the problem of unemployment if___________.
A.the minimum wage is set too high..
B.the minimum wage is set too early.
C.the workers are unskilled.
D.the maximum wage is set for poor workers.
70.The passage tells us abou__________.
A.the relationship between supply and demand.
B.the possible results of government controls.
C.the necessity of government control.
D.the urgency of getting rid of government control.
71.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The results of economic decisions cannot always be predicted.
B. Minimum wage cannot always protect employees.
C. Economic theory can help predict the results of economic decision if other factors are not changing.
D. Economists usually have the same prediction about an economic decision.