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There are four fantastic films you can’t miss in December.
Nomadland
When Fern is widowed, she drives off into the Nevada desert. She soon discovers that she isn’t alone: there is a large community of senior citizens who have been forced to live on the road, supporting themselves with short-term jobs along the way. Written and directed by Chloe Zhao (The Rider), the film is a “hybrid of documentary and fiction”.
Released on 4 Dec. in the US and Canada, and 30 Dec. in France.
The Midnight Sky
George Clooney’s science-fiction adventure is set in a post-apocalyptic future. As well as directing and producing, Clooney stars as Augustine, a scientist stationed in an Arctic observatory. He need to contact a spaceship so that he can warn its astronauts (Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo, among others) not to return to the ruined Earth.
On Netflix from 23 Dec.
Soul
In the first Pixar cartoon to have an African-American lead character, Jamie Foxx provides the voice of a music teacher who dreams of making it as a jazz pianist in New York. But just after a successful audition, he falls down a manhole, and finds himself in another spiritual world. And things get even stranger from there.
On Disney from 25 Dec.
News of the World
In News of the World, Tom Hanks plays a widowed Civil War solider who makes his living as a storyteller. When he finds a 10-year-old girl who was kidnapped by an indigenous tribe, he takes her across Texas to reunite her with her aunt and uncle. Adapted from the novel by Paulette Jiles.
Released in cinemas n 25 Dec. in the US and Canada, and on 1 Jan. in the UK and Spain.
1. Who is the director of The Midnight Sky?
A. Clooney. B. Augustine. C. Felicity Jones. D. David Oyelowo.
2. Which of the following is a cartoon film?
A. The Midnight Sky. B. Soul. C. News of the World. D. Nomadland.
3. When can you enjoy the film News of the World in England?
A. On 2 Jan. B. On 26 Dec. C. On 25 Dec. D. On 30 Dec.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了十二月份四部不可错过的精彩电影。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Midnight Sky部分中的“As well as directing and producing, Clooney stars as Augustine, a scientist stationed in an Arctic observatory. (克鲁尼除了担任导演和制片人，还在这部电影中饰演驻守在北极天文台的科学家。)”可知，《午夜天空》的导演是克鲁尼。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Soul 部分中第一句“In the first Pixar cartoon to have an African-American lead character, Jamie Foxx provides the voice of a music teacher who dreams of making it as a jazz pianist in New York. (这是皮克斯动画工作室第一部以非裔美国人为主角的动画片，杰米·福克斯为一位梦想成为纽约爵士钢琴家的音乐教师配音。)”可知，Soul是一部动画电影。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据News of the World中的“Released in cinemas on 25 Dec in the US and Canada, and on 1 Jan in the UK and Spain.(该片将于12月25日在美国和加拿大上映，1月1日在英国和西班牙上映。)”可知，这部电影在英国上映的时间是1月1日。故选A。
