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Hot Movie!!!
The Ant Bully
Actor: Julia Roberts—Hova (voice); Nicolas Cage—Zoc(voice)
Language: English
Run time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Price: Mon. ~ Fri. — $30 (VIP:18); $15 (Children under 7)
Sat. ~ Sun. — $40 (VIP:28); $20 (Children under 7)
Lucas Nickel is often bullied by the big boy in his neighborhood. Because he cannot fight back, he takes out his anger on an anthill in his front yard. He stamps it, squirts it with his water gun, and floods it. One wizard ant Zoc, makes Lucas as little as an ant and Lucas has to work and live in the ants’ country. During his staying with the ants, Lucas learns the value of friendship and teamwork, and finally gained the things he wants most: friendship and the courage to stand up for himself.
I really enjoyed this movie. It’s a fun movie for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there.
—James
I went to see this film today with my 8-year-old daughter, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was.We just couldn't help laughing. I would recommend this film for the whole family.
—Mary
I've seen several movies of this kind, like Antz or A Bugs Life, but this one blows them both away as having greater movie qualities. The film is so well made—some of the scenes are unbelievably beautiful.
—John
I would recommend this movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy.
—Sam
1. Where can we most probably find this text?
A. In a science magazine. B. In a biology report
C. In a student's text book D. In a movie poster
2. If a man (VIP) and his 6-year-old son go to watch the movie this weekend, they will pay ____.
A. $33 B. $45 C. $48 D. $60
3. Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. Mary thinks both adults and children will enjoy this movie.
B. At the end of the movie Lucas becomes the enemy of the ants.
C. Julia Roberts and Nicolas Cage played the roles of Hova and Zoc.
D. James thought the movie was pretty good but Sam didn't think so.
4. Who appreciates the movie in a different way from others?
A. James B. Mary C. John D. Sam
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 4. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。本文是一则电影广告及相关评论，文章中描述了电影“The Ant Bully”的主要内容，并叙述了四位观众对电影的评论。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据标题以及演员、语言、电影时长价格和内容简介以及不同人的评论可知，本文是一则电影广告及相关评论，文章中描述了电影“The Ant Bully”的主要内容，并叙述了四位观众对电影的评论。可推知，文章选自电影海报。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Sat—Sun $40 (VIP: $28); $20 (Children under 7)”可知这部电影周末VIP价格是28美元，7岁以下的儿童票价20美元。题干中含有一个VIP和另外一个6岁的孩子，那么一共是48美元。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mary的评论“I went to see this film today with my 8-year-old daughter, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn't help laughing. I would recommend this film for the whole family.(我今天和我8岁的女儿去看了这部电影，其实并没有了解太多。我的女儿和我都惊喜地发现它是如此的有趣。我们只是忍不住笑了起来。我推荐大家看这部电影)”可知Mary这部电影让她和女儿都很开心，她像全家人都推荐这部电影。说明她认为成年人和儿童都会喜欢这部电影。故选A。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据John的评论“The film is so well made—some of the scenes are very beautiful.”（这部电影拍摄得很好，而且电影里的场景很漂亮。）而另外几个人主要认为这部电影非常有趣，看了以后让人很开心。所以John的角度和别人不一样。故选C。
