Problem: Youth, friendship and love are the main themes of this year's Chinese movies, such as So Young(<<>> ) and American Dreams in China(<<>> ). Tiny Times(<<>> ), one of the most popular movies this summer, also has the same features. The movie was based on author and director Guo Jingming's novel of the same name. It tells a story about four girls who come from different backgrounds and of different personalities. Since it was shown on June 27, Tiny Times has made 483 million yuan at the box office. The sequel of it was shown on Aug 8 and it has also been a big box office hit. Cao Yuhan, 13, a high school student at Beijing Jianhua Experimental School, is a big fan of the movie. "I'm deeply touched by their friendship," Cao said. "When Nan Xiwang is in trouble, the other three girls try their best to help her, even running barefoot in the snow. However, not everyone has had good things to say. The people's Daily said that the film went too far in encouraging youths to become materialistic . Film commentator Raymond Zhou wrote on his online blog that "Buying luxury goods seems as a way to express love or friendship, and the word 'money' is repeated over and over again. Song Kexin, 14, a high school student at Zhida Middle School in Taiyuan, Shanxi, shows a typical example of a fan's attitude . And that's to look for the positive value. "That movie is a little far from our daily life. My friends and I are not having parties every day," Song said, "But I admire Tang Wanru's optimistic attitude. She's always looking at the bright side of life. I should learn from her."
1. how much did Tiny Times make at the box office ?
2. the sequel was shown on what date ?
3. what high school student is fond of the movie ?
4. how old is he ?
5. at what school ?
6. who thinks the film went to far ?
7. encouraging who ?
8. to do what ?
9. who ran barefoot ?
10. why ?
11. to help who ?
12. did everyone have positive things to say ?
13. who shows a good example of a fan attitude ? ?
14. how old are they ?
15. what school do they attend ?
16. where ?
17. what country ?
18. who looks at the bright side ?
19. how many main themes are there in this years movies ?
20. name one
Answer: 1. 483 million yuan
2. Aug 8
3. Cao Yuhan
4. 13
5. Beijing Jianhua Experimental School
6. The people's Daily
7. youths
8. become materialistic
9. the other three girls
10. to help her
11. Nan Xiwang
12. no
13. Song Kexin
14. 14
15. Zhida Middle School
16. Taiyuan
17. China
18. a typical fan
19. Three
20. Youth

Problem: What could a poem writer and a movie director share? More than you think! Langston Hughes began writing poems in high school and soon became one of America's greatest writers. Most of his writing is about his experiences as an African American. He wrote poems about people who worked hard through life but still found things to be happy about. He wrote plays and books about justice for all people, and he wrote kids' books, too. The Sweet and Sour Animal Book is a book of his animal poems. Pictures and photos were used in the book. "Hold fast to dreams" is a line in a famous Hughes poem. That's exactly what he did throughout his life. When Steven Spielberg was in middle school, he wanted to make a film. He had an idea for a movie, but no money. He started a tree-planting business and made his film with the money he earned. Spielberg never stopped making films, even after many film schools refused him. Today he is one of the most popular and important filmmakers in the world. His movies are about people who are adventurous , brave, kind. His characters often fight for what is good. Some of his films are about his Jewish background, such as Schindler's List. Spielberg once said, "I don't dream that much at night because I dream for a living." In different ways, both Hughes and Spielberg have encouraged people of all ages to reach for their dreams.
1. What is the writers name?
2. What were most his writings about?
3. Did he write about justice?
4. For whom?
5. Who else did he write books for?
6. What was a famous line mentioned in his children's book?
7. What book was this line from?
8. Who wanted to make a film while in middle school?
9. Why couldn't he make one?
10. How did he earn money?
11. Did he stop making films?
12. Where is he now considered most popular?
13. What is his background?
14. Were his movies about this backgroud?
Answer: 1. Langston Hughes
2. his experiences
3. Yes
4. all people
5. kids
6. Hold fast to dreams
7. its a line in a famous Hughes poem
8. Steven Spielberg
9. no money
10. He started a tree-planting business
11. No
12. the world.
13. he has a Jewish background
14. Schindler's List

Problem: A mother in Australia was told by a doctor that her new born son was dead but she helped to bring him back to life by holding the baby against her body. She used a method known as a kangaroo care. The child, named Jamie ,was born after only 27 weeks with his twin sister, Emily, in a hospital in Sydney. Her birth went well ,but his was a different story. The doctor struggled for 20 minutes to save Jamie before announcing him dead. "His little arms and legs were just falling down away from his body." Kate Ogg said ,"I took off my coat and put him on my chest with his head over my arm." She and her husband, David ,said to the child as she continued to hold him for nearly 2 hours. During that time, the two-pound baby showed the sign of life. She said , "I told my mum ,who was there, that he was still alive. Then he held out his hand and grabbed my finger. "Their tiny baby grew stronger and stronger in his mother's arms, and their final goodbye turned into a hello. The doctor at first ignored the baby's movements, but when he put the stethoscope to his chest, his mouth was wide open and he said ,"It's my fault, It's a miracle( ). "The kangaroo care helps the baby keep body warmth" Dr Pinchi Srinivasan said, "It also regulates heartbeat and breathing rates and is believed to help weight gain and improve sleeping habits. Fathers can also use kangaroo care. The key to the method is skin-to-skin contact." The practice began in less developed nations. It has become a recognized pracitce in helping premature babies. The techniques is good for babies, and is used in many baby care centers.
1. How much did Jamie weigh at birth?
2. Did he have any siblings?
3. Was is a sister or brother?
4. What was her name?
5. How did her birth go?
6. How about Jamie's?
7. What was wrong?
8. Did they doctor try to save him?
9. For how long?
10. Where were they born?
11. What country is that in?
12. Who is their mother?
13. How did she help him?
14. Where?
15. Is there a name for this?
16. Who was with her?
17. anyone else?
18. is that everyone?
19. Where did kangaroo care start?
20. who does it help?
Answer:
1. unknown
2. yes
3. sister
4. Emily
5. well
6. not well
7. he was announced as dead
8. yes
9. 20 minutes
10. Sydney
11. Australia
12. Kate Ogg
13. held him
14. on her chest
15. ThKangaroo Care
16. her husband
17. The doctor
18. no
19. less developed nations
20. premature babies