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What do you have to look forward to at the end of the year? Preparing for final exams? Homework? Not
to worry: Life can't be all working at textbooks-that's why the "New Year film" was invented. In China as in
the West, December is a time for exciting movie releases (上映) with the world's top stars.
Treasure Hunter (《刺陵》), December 9
What has Jay Chou been working on? See this action movie and find out.
In the movie, Chou, like Indiana Jones in an American film, is given a map of underground treasure, but
forced to give it up in return for the life of the daughter of his mentor (导师), played by top model from
Taiwan, Lin Chiling. Joined by a famous archeologist (考古学家), the three go on a thrilling journey to find
the map and then the treasure.
A Simple Noodle Story (《三枪拍案惊奇》), December 11
After planning the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, director Zhang Yimou has turned to a
"New Year film"-A Simple Noodle Story. It is a story of a mean noodle shop owner who hires a killer to
murder his wife and her lover. Xiao Shenyang is not the only comedic element (元素) in the movie. Zhang's
contribution of the theme song (主题歌)-he wrote the lyrics and rapped-is another highlight.
Sherlock Holmes (《大侦探福尔摩斯》), December 25
Sherlock Holmes is a character (角色) who attracts each new generation. His magnifying glass and
ever-present pipe (烟斗) make him different from any other detective. In this new movie he's also a kongfu
master! Along with his faithful partner Watson, he has to stop a plot (阴谋) to destroy Britain.
1. The text is mainly written for _____. [ ]
A. teachers
B. students
C. farmers
D. parents
2. What does the underlined word "highlight" refer to? [ ]
A. The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.
B. Zhang Yimou's directing skill.
C. Xiao Shenyang's acting in the film.
D. Zhang Yimou's contribution of the theme song.
3. Who are the characters in the film Treasure Hunter?[ ]
A. Indiana Jones and the daughter of his mentor.
B. the daughter of the mentor and an archeologist.
C. Jay Chou and an archeologist.
D. Lin Chiling and Indiana Jones.
4. It can be inferred from the passage that _____. [ ]
A. students will watch the New Year Film instead of doing their homework
B. Jay Chou is also the director of the film Treasure Hunter
C. there is a change in Sherlock Holmes in the new film
D. Xiao Shenyang and Zhang Yimou are both actors in the film A Simple Noodle Story
