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It’s currently December and Christmas is almost here. And what better way to spend time
with your loved ones than sitting down to watch some classic Christmas movies? Listed below are
four films that will make you laugh, cry or both this Yuletide（圣诞节期间）.
The Grinch (2000)
This is a Christmas must-watch and one of Jim Carrey’s best performances. It was also originally a children’s book written by Dr Seuss, which I would recommend reading! It’s the story
of a green monster who wants to ruin Christmas, but who in the end discovers the power of love
and generosity. It sounds cheesy and cliche (陈词滥调), but I promise it’s a great film with plenty of laughs along the way.
Love Actually (2003)
While this is not a personal favourite of mine, people in the UK absolutely love this film. It
has a star-studded cast, featuring actors and actresses such as Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson and
Alan Rickman. It might be a little difficult to follow as there are lots of different sub-plots, so I
recommend watching a dubbed version（配音版）in your native language. However, the heart-
warming elements of the film make it worth watching.
Home Alone (1990)
This blockbuster（轰动一时的电影）is one of my favourite films of all time and I would watch it all year round if I could. It tells the story of a boy, Kevin, who is left alone in his house when his large family forget to take him on vacation with them. While the family are away, burglars（小偷）try to rob the house and Kevin must protect his home by setting traps. The trips, falls and traps will have you laughing out loud as you watch a 10-year-old boy outsmart two grown men.
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
You can’t have Christmas in an English-speaking country without watching this film. It’s not
funny like Home Alone or The Grinch, but it is incredibly touching. It’s about a man who claims
to be Santa, but nobody believes him except a lawyer and a little girl. The storyline may seem a
little childish, but you can enjoy it at any age. I cry every time I watch it and I’m 21!
21. In which film can you see Jim Carrey’s wonderful performance?
A. The Grinch. B. Love Actually. C. Home Alone. D. Miracle on 34th Street.
22. What can we know about Love Actually?
A. It’s one of the author’s favorite films.
B. We’d better watch a dubbed version.
C. It’s a film about the power of love and generosity.
D. Some handkerchief papers are necessary when you watch it.
23. What do the film Home Alone and The Grinch have in common?
A. They are very touching.
B. They are only fit for children.
C. They are funny and make people laugh a lot.
D. They are popular and tell a story about kids.
