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(2019·陕西宝鸡中学一调)Are you interested in movie musicals? Here are some best movie musicals you need to watch.
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Debbie Reynolds (the heroine) is ultracharming in this timehonored classic musical about the coming of the talking pictures in movie history. She plays a winning showgirl with a golden singing voice designed for Hollywood stars. You can also see how Gene Kelly (the hero) made a hit in the timeless “Singin' in the Rain”．
The Sound of Music (1965)
It hit the big screen in 1965 and became an early blockbuster. It's one of those movies that everybody watches again and again. Whether you're singing along to “DoReMi” or “ My Favorite Things”， you'll still think of the cute Von Trapp children and the beautiful Austrian setting.Christopher Plummer (the hero) is wonderful as the serious captain melts into gentleness when singing “Edelweiss”. And Julie Andrews (the heroine) shows her addictive voice in such songs as “I Have Confidence”．
Chicago (2002)
Renee Zellweger and Catherine ZetaJones sing and dance as criminals in this musical about fame, envy, and murderous love.Famous songs include “Cell Block Tango”， where female criminals sing about how they ended up in jail. It won Best Picture, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Art Direction—Set Decoration, Best Costume Design，Best Film Editing，and Best Sound in Oscar 2003.
La La Land (2016)
Struggling actress Mia (Emma Stone) and ambitious jazz pianist Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) begin a romance as they both follow their heart in the path of their dreams in Los Angeles. It won Best Performance by an Actress in a leading role，Best Achievement in Directing, Best Achievement in Cinematography，Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, and Best Achievement in Production Design in Oscar 2017.
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了四部备受好评的电影音乐剧。
1．Which movie musical marks a change in the movie history?
A．Chicago. B．La La Land.
C．Singin' in the Rain. D．The Sound of Music.
C [细节理解题。根据Singin' in the Rain部分中的第一句“Debbie Reynolds (the heroine) is ultracharming in this timehonored classic musical about the coming of the talking pictures in movie history.”可知，电影Singin' in the Rain开启了电影历史上有声电影的新篇章。故选C。]
2．In which song will you feel gentleness from a serious man?
A．“DoReMi”. B．“Edelweiss”．
C．“Singin' in the Rain”. D．“Cell Block Tango”．
B [细节理解题。根据The Sound of Music部分中的第四句“Christopher Plummer (the hero) is wonderful as the serious captain melts into gentleness when singing ‘Edelweiss’．”可知，主人公在唱Edelweiss这首歌时极尽温柔。故选B。]
3．What do Chicago and La La Land have in common?
A．They both won Best Picture.
B．They both talk about crimes.
C．They both talk about dreams.
D．They both won some Oscar Awards.
D [细节理解题。根据Chicago部分中的最后一句“It won Best Picture, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Art Direction—Set Decoration, Best Costume Design，Best Film Editing，and Best Sound in Oscar 2003.”以及La La Land部分中的最后一句“It won Best Performance by an Actress in a leading role，Best achievement in Directing, Best Achievement in Cinematography，Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, and Best Achievement in Production Design in Oscar 2017.”可知，两者的共同之处在于都赢得了奥斯卡奖。故选D。]
4．If you are interested in jazz music, whose role will be your favorite?
A．Ryan Gosling's.
B．Renee Zellweger's.
C．Catherine ZetaJones'.
D．Christopher Plummer's.
A [推理判断题。根据La La Land部分中的第一句“Struggling actress Mia (Emma Stone) and ambitious jazz pianist Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) begin a romance as they both follow their heart in the path of their dreams in Los Angeles.”可知，Ryan Gosling扮演的Sebastian是一名爵士乐钢琴家。故选A。]
