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In the long history of humans, women’s stories have often been overlooked. Yet as modern society has allowed women to speak for themselves, more and more women are standing up to choose how to live their lives. Here are five powerful films that just might inspire you to re-imagine what it means to be a woman.
Hi, Mom (2021)
Directed by Chinese comedian Jia Ling, this heartwarming comedy, about a woman who accidentally meets her mother during time travel, became a hit with audiences this year, leading the mainland box office right after Chinese New Year.
Leap (2020)
This 2020 film about the Chinese national women’s volleyball team presents their history from 1981, when they won the Women’s World Cup, to the year 2016. Actress Gong Li stars as the legendary volleyball player Lang Ping, and Peter Chen from Hong Kong is the director.
Coco Avant Chanel (2009)
The life of Coco Chanel serves as a guide to all women wishing to establish their own careers. Audrey Tautou, famous for her iconic performance in Amelie, stars as the glorious French fashion designer. It is French director Anne Fontaine’s most famous film.
The Joy Luck Club (1993)
Based on the novel The Joy Luck Club, Chinese director Wang Ying tells the stories of four Chinese women and their daughters who were all born and lived in the US. Their conflicts also reflect the collision between traditional Chinese culture and American culture.
The Story of Qiu Ju (1992)
Directed by Zhang Yimou, the 1992 film describes a peasant woman Qiu Ju who lives in a rural area of China and fights for justice. It is a screen adaptation of writer Chen Yuanbin’s novel The Wan Family’s Lawsuit.
1. Why does the author select the above 5 movies?
A. To arouse attention to women.
B. To speak highly of great mothers.
C. To support women’s fight for equal rights.
D. To introduce the history of women movies.
2. How does Coco Avant Chanel differ from the other 4 movies?
A. It inspired a lot of women.
B. It is set in a foreign country.
C. Its actress became world-famous for her role.
D. Its director has a different culture background.
3. Which film concerns generation gap?
A. Hi, Mom B. Leap
C. The Joy Luck Club D. The Story of Qiu Ju
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了五部引起对女性的关注的电影。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Here are five powerful films that just might inspire you to re-imagine what it means to be a woman.”（下面是五部有影响力的电影，它们可能会激发你重新想象作为一个女人意味着什么。）可知，作者选择了以上5部电影来引起对女性的关注。故选A。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Hi, Mom (2021)部分第一句“Directed by Chinese comedian Jia Ling”（由中国喜剧演员贾玲执导），Leap (2020)部分最后一句“Peter Chen from Hong Kong is the director”（来自香港的Peter Chen是导演），Coco Avant Chanel (2009)部分最后一句“It is French director Anne Fontaine’s most famous film.”（这是法国导演安妮·方丹最著名的电影。），The Joy Luck Club (1993)部分第一句“Based on the novel The Joy Luck Club, Chinese director Wang Ying tells the stories of four Chinese women and their daughters who were all born and lived in the US.”（电影改编自同名小说《喜福会》，中国导演王颖讲述了四个在美国出生和生活的中国妇女和她们的女儿的故事。）和The Story of Qiu Ju (1992)部分第一句“Directed by Zhang Yimou, the 1992 film describes a peasant woman Qiu Ju who lives in a rural area of China and fights for justice.”（这部1992年的电影由张艺谋执导，讲述了中国农村的一位名叫秋菊的农妇为正义而战的故事。）可知，其它几部电影都是由中国导演执导，Coco Avant Chanel的导演来自法国。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Joy Luck Club (1993)部分第一句“Based on the novel The Joy Luck Club, Chinese director Wang Ying tells the stories of four Chinese women and their daughters who were all born and lived in the US.”（电影改编自同名小说《喜福会》，中国导演王颖讲述了四个在美国出生和生活的中国妇女和她们的女儿的故事。）可知，The Joy Luck Club关注代沟问题。故选C。
