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Crazy at home? Travel restrictions limit your wanderlust? For now,from the safely of your couch ,you can still explore the world with these travel-inspiring films.
The Beach
Maya Bay ,Thailand
If there was ever a movie that tells about the search to find your own private paradise ,this is it. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, The Beach follows backpackers' search for a hidden mysterious utopia in Thailand. Ironically ,Maya Bay has become so overrun with tourists since the movie was filmed that it was forced to close until 2021 due to environmental concerns.
Tracks
The Outback,Australia
Based on the true story of one woman's nearly 2 ,000-mile walk alone across the Western Australian desert with just her dog and camels,the film spotlights the vast Outback. You'll get lost in the wild beauty of the country as glimpses of these wonders such as Uluru Peak fill the screen.
Lost in Translation
Tokyo ,Japan
This classic won Sofia Coppola the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and numerous fans for its quiet brilliance describing the loneliness of travel. Suffering from jet lag and culture shock ,two drifting foreigners- Bob Murray and Scarlett Johansson bond over drinks at the Park Hyatt in the fascinating up-all-nigh world of Tokyo.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Nuuk,Greenland
Ben Stiller directs and stars in this film adaption of a short story about an unlucky dreamer who leads a sedentary( 久坐不动的) life working for Life magazine. That is,until he goes on a wild adventure tracking down a film negative for the last issue. From jumping out of a helicopter in Greenland to spotting rare snow leopards in the Himalayas ,Mitty reminds us about the rewards of stepping out of our comfort zone.
21.Which film is from a true story?
A.The Beach. B.Tracks.
C.Lost in Translation. D.The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
22.What appeals to the audience most in Lost in Translation?
A.Its famous director.
B.The natural beauty of Tokyo.
C.Its presentation of loneliness.
D.The friendship of two foreigners.
23.In which section of a magazine may this text appear?
A.Science B.Entertainment C.Fashion D.Sports
【答案】21.B 22.C 23.B
【解析】本文是应用文。文章介绍了几部旅行励志电影。
21.细节理解题。根据影片Tracks的介绍中“Based on the true story of one woman's nearly 2 ,000-mile walk alone across the Western Australian desert with just her dog and camels(影片根据一名女子独自带着她的狗和骆驼穿越西澳大利亚沙漠近2000英里的真实故事改编)”可知,影片Tracks是取材于真实的故事。故选B项。
22.细节理解题。根据影片Lost in Translation的介绍中“This classic won … numerous fans for its quiet brilliance describing the loneliness of travel.”可知,影片Lost in Translation因其展现了旅行中的孤独而吸引了众多观众。故选C项。
23.推理判断题。文章第一段中“you can still explore the world with these travel-inspiring films.(你仍然可以通过这些旅行励志电影来探索世界。)”可知,文章是介绍几部在家观看的旅行励志电影,应该是来自杂志的娱乐版面。故选B项。