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(改编)It’s currently December and Christmas is almost here. And what better way to spend time with your loved ones than sitting down to watch some classic Christmas movies? Listed below are four films that will make you laugh, cry or both this Yuletide.
The Grinch(2000)
This is a Christmas mustwatch and one of Jim Carrey’s best performances. It was also originally a children’s book written by Dr Seuss, which I would recommend reading! It’s the story of a green monster who wants to ruin Christmas but who in the end discovers the power of love and generosity. It sounds cheesy and cliché， but I promise it’s a great film with plenty of laughs along the way.
Love Actually(2003)
While this is not a personal favourite of mine, people in the UK absolutely love this film. It has a starstudded cast, featuring actors and actresses such as Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman. It might be a little difficult to follow as there are lots of different subplots, so I recommend watching a dubbed version(配音版) in your native language. However, the heartwarming elements of the film make it worth watching.
Home Alone(1990)
This blockbuster is one of my favourite films of all time and I would watch it all year round if I could. It tells the story of a boy, Kevin, who is left alone in his house when his large family forget to take him on vacation with them. While the family are away, burglars try to rob the house and Kevin must protect his home by setting traps. The trips, falls and traps will have you laughing out loud as you watch a 10yearold boy outsmart two grown men.
Miracle on 34th Street(1994)
You can’t have Christmas in an Englishspeaking country without watching this film. It’s not funny like Home Alone or The Grinch, but it is incredibly touching. It’s about a man who claims to be Santa, but nobody believes him except a lawyer and a little girl. The storyline may seem a little childish but you can enjoy it at any age. I cry every time I watch it and I’m 21!
1．In which movie can you see Jim Carrey’s wonderful performance?
A．The Grinch. B．Love Actually.
C．Home Alone. D．Miracle on 34th Street.
2．What can we know about the film Love Actually?
A．It’s one of the author’s favorite films.
B．We’d better watch a dubbed version.
C．It’s a film about the power of love and generosity.
D．Some handkerchief paper is necessary when watching it.
3．What do the film Home Alone and The Grinch have in common?
A．Both films are very touching.
B．Both films are only fit for children.
C．Both films are funny and make people laugh a lot.
D．Both films are popular and tell a story about kids.
【语篇导读】本文是一则应用文，主要介绍了四部以圣诞节为主题的电影，并对电影内容进行了介绍。
1．A 细节理解题。根据文章The Grinch(2000)部分的“This is a Christmas mustwatch and one of Jim Carrey’s best performances. ”可知，在这部电影中有Jim Carrey的表演，据此可知A项正确。故选A项。
2．B 细节理解题。根据文章Love Actually(2003)部分的“It might be a little difficult to follow as there are lots of different subplots, so I recommend watching a dubbed version(配音版) in your native language. ”可知，这部电影可能有点难懂，所以建议看母语配音的版本。故选B项。
3．C 推理判断题。此题考查两部电影的共同点。结合文章出现的“…but I promise it’s a great film with plenty of laughs along the way. ”和“The trips, falls and traps will have you laughing out loud…”可知，两部电影的共同点在于都有很多的笑点。故选C项。
