七、阅读理解。(2024·江苏苏州)热点素材
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 provincial 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 view. 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 in the sun," said one fan. "It is a unique drama, very different from the usual Chinese series. It is 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. famous film
C. TV series
D. beautiful poem
()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.
()3. The underlined word "unique" has the closest meaning to "".
A. serious
B. common
C. special
D. strange
()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.

七、1. C 【点拨】根据“A recent TV series To the Wonder has become China's breakout TV hit of the year.”可知，它是一部电视连续剧。故选 C。
2. B 【点拨】根据“Li has to move back to her hometown and tries to find a new direction for herself.”可知，她回到阿勒泰是为了给自己找新的方向。故选 B。
3. C 【点拨】根据“very different from the usual Chinese series”可知，这部剧与通常的电视剧非常不同，因此它是独特的，故画线单词表示“独特的”，与 special 意思相近。故选 C。
4. D 【点拨】根据“But the key to the success of the series lies in its ability to connect with the viewers on a human level”可知选 D。