1. (2020高一下·南阳期末) 阅读理解

    The Meg

    age 14+

    PG-2018 113 minutes

    Parents need to know that The Meg is an action movie about a big prehistoric shark and a team of heroes led by Jason Statham trying to stop it. Violence is surely the biggest matter here: Many characters die, and there's some blood. Shark fans are likely to be interested, but be warned: It's slow and lacks real fears.

    Hope Springs Eternal

    age 10+

    PG 2018 88 minutes

    Parents need to know that Hope Springs Eternal is a dramedy (情景喜剧) about a teenager named Hope who's been living with terminal(晚期的) cancer for years and then discovers she's recovering. But she pretends to still be sick to keep the identity and special consideration she's become used to. Hope surely accepts the results of her dishonesty and learns how lucky she is to be able to plan for a future she never thought she'd have.

    Dog Days

    age 12+

    PG 2018 112 minutes

    Parents need to know that Dog Days is a comedy (喜剧) about people in L. A. whose lives are improved by dogs. Some of the storylines are sweet, such as a new family being formed through adoption (收养) and the development of an intergenerational friendship. And while the film is full of smiles, there may be some sad sobs (啜泣), too, since a dog dies.

1. （1） What does Jason Statham do in The Meg?

   A . He leads some heroes to stop a prehistoric shark. B . He does some research on a big prehistoric shark. C . He shoots an action movie and meets a large shark. D . He leads a team of heroes to protect a prehistoric shark.
3. （2） How does Hope try to keep her identity as a patient?

   A . She tells others that she is recovering. B . She cheats others that she is still sick. C . She plans a brighter future for herself. D . She tries to cure herself of the cancer.
5. （3） Why do the people in the film Dog Days cry?

   A . A new family is formed. B . They face a life of adoption. C . They don't like their new friends. D . One of their lovely dogs loses its life.