Question

The title of next James bond film is Skyfall, which has already started filming. The film will be on in the UK on 26 October 2012 and in the United States on 9 November 2012. It has been 50 years since Sean Connery was announced as the first man to play Bond in the film named Dr No. Do you expect Skyfall which is the 23^rd film in the 007 series?

At London’s Corinthi a Hotel, the official gave a little information about the storyline: Bond’s loyal attitude toward his boss Miss M will be tested when one of her past staff comes back to hurt her. As MI6 (英国陆军情报六局) is in danger, 007 needs to solve problems and protect MI6 whatever it costs.

Mendes, who won a best director Oscar for 1999’s American Beauty, told fans that Skyfall would have all the features of a classic Bond movie, such as a lot of action. “Daniel Craig is back for a third time as 007 along with Dame Judi Dench as his boss Miss M.” said Mendes. Many famous actors and actresses who have Oscar wins and nominations (提名)are included, but the filmmakers remain keeping their roles in the film secret.

Producers are showing no signs of cutting off the cost of Skyfall. “It is at the same level as the 2008’s Quantum of Solace, which cost about $200m. The film will be made in the Whitehall, Scotland, China and Turkey, as well as Pinewood Studios.” Said a producer.

Why has 007 been popular for so long? Professor James Chapman of Leicester University, the author of the book A Cultural History of the James Bond Films, said, “They manage to let each new film meet the changes not just in society but in the popular taste of film culture. That lets each generation get their own Bond.”

1.The first film of the 007 series is      .

A．American Beauty                       B．Quantum of Solace

C．Dr No                                D．Skyfall

2.The task of James Bond in the new James Bond film is to      .

A．let MI6 be famous around the world         B．show off himself as a hero

C．protect MI6 when it’s in trouble           D．manage the cost of Skyfall

3.Which is true about the actors and actresses in Skyfall?

A．They are all new faces for audiences.

B．Many of them have achieved a lot in acting.

C．They have played in all the films of the 007 series.

D．They are fans of James Bond and Mendes.

4.According to Professor James Chapman, what keeps the 007 films popular for so long?

A．Handsome actors and beautiful actresses.     B．The great and exciting action scenes.

C．The interesting story and famous director.     D．Successful changes for each generation.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.C

2.C

3.B

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了007系列电影中的Skyfall，这部电影的拍摄情况，电影拍摄的成本及地点等，007电影的主要演员都是一些名人，最后指出007电影至今仍然受欢迎的原因。

1.细节理解题。根据It has been 50 years since Sean Connery was announced as the first man to play Bond in the film named Dr No.故选C。

2.细节理解题。根据As MI6 (英国陆军情报六局) is in danger, 007 needs to solve problems and protect MI6 whatever it costs.故选C。

3.细节理解题。根据Many famous actors and actresses who have Oscar wins and nominations (提名)are included, 许多演员都获得过奥斯卡奖或被提名，故选B。

4.推理判断题。根据They manage to let each new film meet the changes not just in society but in the popular taste of film culture. That lets each generation get their own Bond.故选D。

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点评：推理判断题属于主观题，是层次较高的题目。它包括判断和推理题。这两类题常常相互依存，推理是为了做出正确的判断，正确的判断又依赖于合乎逻辑的推理。该题要求在理解表面文字的基础上做出判断和推论，从而得到文章的隐含意思和深层意思，也就是通过文章中的文字信息，上下逻辑关系及事物的发展变化等已知信息，推断出作者没有直接表达的态度和观点。