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The COVID-19 pandemic led to a great number of rescheduling release dates（上映日期）.Despite how the reality of the calendar develops，these are some films we're crossing our fingers that well get to see this next year.
Malcolm & Marie
Release date: February 5
Director: Sam Levinson
A director and his girlfriend's relationship is tested after they return home from his movie premiere（首映）and await critics' responses. he romantic drama is directed by Sam Levinson.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Release date: July 9
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
It's about time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe（漫威电影宇宙）to have its first Asian superhero on the silver screen. And there are few better heroes to pick than Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, who has the knowledge of nearly every martial art. This upcoming film will feature a 98% Asian cast.
West Side Story
Release date: December 10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, is finally seeing the light of day in late 2021.
The Matrix 4
Release date: December 22
Director: Lana Wachowski
Lana Wachowski is set to bring us another sci-fi action-adventure set in the digital world she helped create way back in 1999.
21. What type of film is Malcolm & Marie?
A. Comedy. B. Fantasy. C. Romance. D. Sci-fi.
22. What do we know about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings?
A. It is Marvel Studio's upcoming superhero film.
B. It stars Destin Daniel Cretton.
C. Its hero knows everything about martial art.
D. It is a film with an all-Asian cast.
23. Which of the following film is adapted from a musical?
A. Malcolm & Marie.
B. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
C. West Side Story.
D. The Matrix 4.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了受疫情打击后，2021年令人期待的四部院线电影。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据 Malcolm &Marie 部分中"The romantic drama is directed by Sam Levinson."（这部爱情片由山姆·莱文森执导）可知，Malcolm & Marie 是一部爱情片。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 部分中“It's about time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe（漫威电影宇宙）to have its first Asian superhero on the silver screen.” （是时候漫威电影在荧幕上有它的第一个亚洲超级英雄了）可知，这是漫威工作室即将上映的超级英雄电影。故选A。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据West Side Story部分第一句"Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name"（史蒂芬·斯皮尔伯格改编自著名的百老汇同名音乐剧）可知，West Side Story改编自百老汇同名音乐剧。故选C。
