题型:阅读选择 题类: 难易度:普通
湖北省黄冈市武穴市百汇学校2023-2024学年九年级上学期11月五科联赛英语试题
The Americans believe that anybody can become President of the United States. In a recent Hollywood comedy (喜剧), that is exactly what happens.
Dave Kovic, played by Kevin Kline, is a kind-hearted man who runs a business that finds people jobs. He leads a typical (典型的) American way of life, except for one thing — he looks exactly like the President, Bill Mitchell. In fact, the only thing that makes him different from the nation's leader is that he is very nice!
The president has started using look-alikes during some public appearances. Dave is offered a chance to "serve his country" by becoming one. However, things go wrong. The President becomes very ill and Dave ends up acting as the President forever.
Director (导演) Ivan Reitman, who made the popular and successful comedies like Twins, Ghostbusters and Legal Eagles, could have gone for easy laughs by making fun of the American government. Instead, Dave is an attractive comedy about an ordinary man in extraordinary (非凡的) situations. Kevin Kline gives a double performance as Dave and the President, and Sigourney Weaver is at her best as his First Lady. The love story that develops between her role and Dave is a real classic (经典).
The film is 100% American. However, if you've ever felt that anybody could do a better job running the country than the people in power, then you'll enjoy Dave!
Many people connect gratitude(感谢) with saying "thank you" to someone who helped us, making it a short act of appreciation. According to Robert Emmons, a leading researcher, gratitude is an emotion that can result in long-lasting positivity(积极性). {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
Gratitude is good for your health.
Through his research, Emmons found that grateful people reported feeling healthier and happier, both mentally and physically. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} In the workplace, employees who are shown that they are appreciated are healthier and more productive by 50 percent.
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Gratitude is a selfless act. We often take for granted the simple things in life. Those who recognize the goodness in life, no matter how simple, are more likely to be sensitive to the needs of others and to help whenever they can. Being considerate to others' opinions, experiences and backgrounds will make you a better person.
Gratitude makes us more self-aware.
Working in an ever-developing, fast-paced society, we are surrounded by ambitious people who are always struggling for more and better. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} It starts by paying attention to what's now going on in your life, and that's true self-awareness is the key to being successful.
Gratitude helps us build strong relationship.
Gratitude is a powerful tool for strengthening relationship, both at work and in your personal life. People who express their gratitude tend to be more willing to forgive others and therefore able to create long-lasting connections.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Taking the time to thank people for their work and kindness — whether it was today, last month or many years ago-makes you happier and more self-aware.
A. Specially, those who were grateful were 25 percent happier than those who weren't. B. Gratitude builds understanding. C. The old saying goes "It's never too late to say you're sorry", but the same is true of gratitude. D. All in all, we feel and express our gratitude in different ways. E. Gratitude makes you reflect(反思) in the moment instead of always thinking about the future. F. Here are a few benefits of being grateful. |
Watching movies is great for improving your English. And if you choose movies that you enjoy watching, you' ll learn English without even realizing it! Here are three movies that are helpful for English learners. | |||
IMDb Rating:8. 1/10 Genre(类型):Musical, family, drama(戏剧) Runtime:2 hours 52 minutes Story: A young woman ( Maria) becomes the nanny for seven rich children in a house in Austrian. . . Why it's good for learning English: The Sound of Music is a musical and listening to music is one of the best ways to improve your English. Many of the songs in the movie are so catchy. | |||
IMDb Rating:7. 8/10 Genre: Family, fantasy, comedy Runtime:2 hours 40 minutes Story: Things go wrong when a group of kids get a free tour of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. . . Why it's good for learning English: It's easy to follow and you' ll enjoy its dark humor(幽默) and interesting characters. Willy often quotes(引用) some famous sayings from well- known writers such as Shakespeare. | |||
IMDb Rating:8. 3/10 Genre:Cartoon, adventure, family Runtime:1 hour 21 minutes Story:In a house, toys come to life when children and adults aren't around. . . Why it's good for learning English: It is aimed at children. The storylines are easy to understand and the characters use simple but useful language. Toy Story doesn't feel childish. The story and jokes are also welcomed by adults. |
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