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A Lighter Touch

In recent years, superheroes such as Superman, Thor, Iron Man, and Black Panther have starred in film series with complex, serious storylines about the end of the universe. However, the makers of Shazam! which came out in China on April 5,have a different opinion on the superhero movie.

It’s “just a light, funny...action comedy about a boy in a superman's body”, wrote Owen Gleiberman in his review for Variety magazine.

Billy Batson, the film's main character, is a 14-year-old who's been in and out of foster homes(寄养家庭). One day, on the way to another home, Batson escapes to the subway and meets a wizard(巫师), who gives him magical powers. Whenever Batson says "Shazam", he changes into an adult-sized man with superhuman strength.

But how does he use his new superpowers? With the help of his new foster brother Freddie Freeman, Batson tests his strength like any teenager would do-by breaking the rules. He breaks a soda machine to get a drink, tricks his teachers, and even buys beer.

While the film is fun and joyous, it also has emotional weight. A major part of the story is Batson searching for his real mother. And later when Batson faces the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, a former misfit kid himself, he realizes that his new found superpowers can't solve all the problems, and that he has something valuable to protect-his new family.

“With strong messages about families of all shapes and sizes and the importance of supporting and educating young people, Shazam! really feels like the movie we need right now,” Den of Geek website noted.

1.How is Shazam different from other superhero movies?

A.It has a complex, serious storyline. B.It is about the end of the universe.

C.It has several important characters. D.It has a light and funny atmosphere.

2.What do we know about Billy Batson in Shazam!?

A.He was born with magical powers.

B.He lives with a wizard near the subway.

C.He enjoys his time with his foster family.

D.He has no idea who his real mother is.

3.What can we learn about Batson from the second to last paragraph?

A.He fails to find his real mother in the end.

B.He loves playing tricks with his magic powers.

C.He realizes what his new family means to him.

D.He teaches Dr. Thaddeus Sivana to be a good person.

4.What's the main purpose of the article?

A.To share the author's view about families.

B.To introduce the movie, Shazam!.

C.To persuade readers to watch Shazam!.

D.To teach readers how to write a movie review.

 

1.D 2.D 3.C 4.B 【解析】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了4月5日在中国上映的Shazam!这部电影,介绍了人们对电影的评价以及电影情节和电影背后传达的信息。 1.细节理解题。根据第二段It’s “just a light, funny...action comedy about a boy in a superman's body”, wrote Owen Gleiberman in his review for Variety magazine.可知Owen Gleiberman在《综艺》杂志的影评中写道:“这只是一部轻松、有趣的..........动作喜剧,讲述的是一个男孩身体里潜藏着一位超级英雄的故事。”由此可知,Shazam与其他超级英雄电影不同在于,它有一个轻松和有趣的气氛。故选D。 2.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中A major part of the story is Batson searching for his real mother.可知故事的主要部分是Batson寻找他真正的母亲。由此可知,Billy Batson不知道他的亲生母亲是谁。故选D。 3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中And later when Batson faces the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, a former misfit kid himself, he realizes that his new found superpowers can't solve all the problems, and that he has something valuable to protect-his new family. 后来,当巴特森面对邪恶的Dr. Thaddeus Sivana时,他意识到,他新发现的超能力并不能解决所有问题,他还有一些有价值的东西需要保护——他的新家庭。可知由此可知,Batson意识到他的新家庭对他意味着什么。故选C。 4.推理判断题。根据第一段中However, the makers of Shazam! which came out in China on April 5,have a different opinion on the superhero movie.可知不过,4月5日在中国上映的《Shazam!》的制作方对这部超级英雄电影有不同的看法。结合文章由此可推知,这篇文章的主要目的是来介绍Shazam!这部电影。故选B项。
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