A recent TV series To the Wonder has become China’s breakout TV hit of the year. It has also won praise at a film festival abroad. To the Wonder is based on the award-winning novel of Li Juan, My Altay, and is directed by Teng Congcong. It is very poetic and filled with beautiful wisdom.
The TV drama follows the journey of Li Wenxiu. She once wished to leave Altay, an area in Northern Xinjiang. After failing to realize her dream in the capital of Xinjiang, Li has to move back to her hometown and tries to find a new direction for herself. At first, Li finds it hard to understand her neighbours’ traditional way of thinking. Under the influence of her mother Zhang Fengxia, Li starts to see the place and its people in a new light. Later, she comes to understand their lifestyle and respect for nature.
Fans describe watching the drama as an experience in the wonderland. “It’s like breathing in fresh air or lying under the sun,” said one fan. “It is a unique drama, very different from the usual Chinese series. A must-watch if you want to discover the beauty of the grassland and life there,” another fan said.
“People enjoy the wonderful view of Altay. But the key to the success of the series lies in its ability to connect with the viewers on a human level,” said Teng Congcong. “In the drama, everyone communicates sincerely. Even if I disagree with you, I sincerely respect you. In fact, this is a very important part of human nature—the love for truth, goodness and beauty.”
1.To the Wonder is the name of·________.
A a foreign drama
B a famous film
C a TV series
D a beautiful poem
解析:选C。细节理解题。根据“A recent TV series To the Wonder has become China’s breakout TV hit of the year.”可知,《我的阿勒泰》是一部电视剧。故选C。
2.Why does Li Wenxiu come back to Altay?
A To look after her mother.
B To find herself a new direction.
C To help the local people.
D To enjoy its beautiful view.
解析:选B。细节理解题。根据“After failing to realize her dream in the capital of Xinjiang, Li has to move back to her hometown and tries to find a new direction for herself.”可知,李文秀回到阿勒泰是为了寻找新的方向。故选B。
3.The underlined word “unique” has the closest meaning to ________.
A serious
B common
C special
D strange
解析:选C。词句猜测题。根据下文“very different from the usual Chinese series”可知,这部剧与一般的中国剧集非常不同,所以“unique”应该是“特别的”意思。故选C。
4.What is the key to the success of To the Wonder according to Director Teng?
A Its sincere respect for nature.
B The beautiful wisdom of the writer.
C The lifestyle of the local people.
D Its sincere connection with viewers.
解析:选D。细节理解题。根据“But the key to the success of the series lies in its ability to connect with the viewers on a human level…”可知,导演认为该剧成功的关键在于其能够在人性层面与观众建立联系。故选D。
5. What is the purpose of the text?
A Everyone communicates sincerely
B Life requires believing in miracles
C A love for truth, goodness, and beauty
D Sincerely respect you
解析:选C。主旨大意题。根据“In fact, this is a very important part of human nature—the love for truth, goodness and beauty.”及全文可知,《我的阿勒泰》这部剧中的每个人都真诚地交流,这是人性中非常重要的一部分——对真、善、美的爱。故本文的目的是为了表达“对真、善、美的热爱”。故选C。