题目内容
Spider-Man cannot escape the harsh realities of the current economic times and will lose his job in a latest issue of the Amazing Spider-Man hitting stories ( first published in 1963) this week.
Peter Parker, official photographer of the mayor by day and New York City crime fighter by night, is going to face new challenges, including unemployment.
"He's going to struggle with unemployment and trying to save the city while he can barely afford to keep a roof over his head," said Steve Wacker, Marvel Comics senior editor.
Parker has always been a grounded character with real-world problems, Wacker said. His aunt is frequently sick, he has girlfriend troubles, and he sometimes struggles to find work. In addition, Spider-Man story lines are often set against a backdrop of current events.
In the near future, Parker will have to juggle paying bills and buying "web-fluid" and other materials to fix his superhero costume in addition to keeping his dual identities under wraps.
Parker's work history includes photographer, assistant high school coach, science teacher and scientific researcher, according to his biography on the Marvel Web site. His education includes a college degree in biophysics and some postgraduate work in biochemistry.
It was at a science exhibit he attended as a teenager that he was bitten by a radioactive spider and got the creature's strength, agility and weaving ability, says Marvel Comics.
And although Parker has skills few others can claim, he probably won't list these on his resume: superhuman strength, ability to cling to most surfaces, fast traveling ability aided by web-slinging and spider-sense danger avoidance system.
- 1.
According to the story, Parker is likely to________.
- A.look for another job.
- B.have a girlfriend.
- C.live in a large house.
- D.buy a new superhero costume.
- A.
- 2.
Parker didn’t work as________.
- A.a photographer.
- B.an assistant coach
- C.a science teacher.
- D.a spider-man
- A.
- 3.
The underlined part in the third paragraph means:
- A.he has a roof over his head
- B.he has a room to live in
- C.there is a roof in his head
- D.he has a picture of a roof in his head.
- A.
- 4.
This passage mainly tell us _______.
- A.Parker is a spider-man.
- B.how Parker became a spider-man.
- C.life is hard for everyone in current economic times.
- D.the amazing spider-man comic is popular until now.
- A.
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It’s summer movie time again. And heroes are ready to try their strength and magic on the silver screen. Check out our list of four films that look most promising to young audiences.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Release Date: June 4 Story: It’s the summer before Harry Potter’s third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. A shadow is hanging over Hogwarts. A dangerous murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped the Wizards’ Prison. And he broke out to fulfill one task to kill Harry Potter. |
Around the World in 80 Days Release Date: June 16 Story: This version of the classic novel set in 1872 focuses on Passepartout (Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan), a Chinese thief who seeks refuge with a strange London adventurer, Phileas Fogg. Passepartout uses his martial arts skills to defend Fogg from danger as he travels around the world in 80 days to win a bet. |
Spider-Man 2 Release Date: June 30 Story: Peter Parker is still coming to terms with his dual identity as the crime superhero Spider-Man. He wants to reveal his secret identity to Mary Jane, meanwhile, his Aunt May has fallen on hard times. A new villain①, Dr Otto Octavius, has appeared to cause more troubles. |
King Arthur Release Date: July 7, Story: King Arthur is presented as a clever ruler who manages to unite all the knights② in Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire. Under the guidance of Merlin and the beautiful, brave Guinevere, Arthur will struggle to realize his dreams. |
Notes:
① villain n. 坏人
② knight n. 骑士,武士
According to the passage, if you want to see a film whose leading actor is Jackie Chan, you will see the film on ______.
A. June 4 B. June 16 C. June 30 D. July 7
In Spider-Man 2, Aunt May’s trouble is caused by ______.
A. Peter Parker B. Mary Jane C. Dr Otto Octavius D. Spider- Man
Which of the following films is set in ancient Britain?
A. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
B. Around the World in 80 Days
C. Spider-Man 2
D. King Arthur
Superman, Spider-Man, Batman and Iron Man ... .There is no shortage of superheroes. You find them in comic books, on the TV and the big screen.
In a survey of fans by the sci-fi and fantasy website, SFX.co.uk, Batman, 70 years old this year, was voted Britain's favorite superhero.
Unlike many crime-fighting superheroes Batman has no special powers. He can't fly like Superman or shoot a sticky web like Spider-Man.
Bruce Wayne is born to a wealthy Gotham City business family. However, when his parents are murdered his life changes completely.
Wayne feels anger at their deaths and guilty that he did not prevent them. He travels around the world learning how to fight. Upon returning to Gotham, he creates a disguise (伪装) to enable him to fight crime without being recognized.
A childhood fear of bats leads him to choose to dress as one. His idea is that through the bat person he can prove to himself that he has overcome his childhood fears.
Wayne is the CEO of the company he inherits (继承) from his father. He seems to live the lifestyle of a millionaire playboy. But this is a ruse (计策). He works hard at the image to allow himself the freedom he needs to do his work as a crime fighter. "Bruce Wayne, playboy" is the disguise Batman is the real person.
"Wayne is not a born superhero. Instead, he is a real, complex person," said Dace Golder, editor of the website. "He is the most realistic of all the superheroes. I am particularly interested in the emotional process by which a boy becomes a hero. His superhero qualities come from within."
【小题1】What is the article mainly about?
A.How Bruce Wayne develops into a superhero. |
B.How to overcome childhood fears. |
C.What makes a superhero. |
D.Why superheroes enjoy great popularity in Britain. |
A.his curiosity about bats | B.his childhood fear of bats |
C.his parents' sudden death | D.his unusual travel experiences |
A.He prefers the lifestyle of a playboy. |
B.He doesn't know how to run a company. |
C.He loves freedom more than anything else. |
D.He needs to disguise his crime fighting activities. |
A.Batman is a born superhero |
B.He has special powers |
C.The turning point of his life is due to his parents' sudden death |
D.He actually lives the lifestyle of a millionaire playboy |
It’s summer movie time again.And heroes are ready to try their strength and magic on the silver screen.Check out our list of four films that look most promising to young audience.
Release Date: June 4
Story: It’s the summer before Harry Potter’s third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.A shadow is hanging over Hogwarts.A dangerous murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped the Wizards’ Prison.And he broke out to fulfill one task to kill Harry Potter.
Release Date: June 16
Story: This version of the classic novel set in 1872 focuses on Passepartout ( Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan), a Chinese thief who seeks refuge with a strange London adventurer, Phileas Fogg.Passepartout uses his martial arts skills to defend Fogg from danger as he travels around the world in 80 days to win a bet.
Release Date: June 30
Story :Peter Parker is still coming to terms with his dual (双重的) identity as the crime superhero Spider-Man.He wants to reveal his secret identity to Mary Jane: meanwhile, his aunt May has fallen on hard times.A new villain(坏人) , Dr Otto Octavius, has appeared to cause more troubles.
Release Date: July 7
Story: King Arthur is presented as a clever ruler who manages to unite all the knights(骑士) in Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire.Under the guidance of Merlin and the beautiful, brave Guinevere, Arthur will struggle to realize his dreams
A.June 4 | B.June 16 | C.June 30 | D.July 7 |
A.Peter Parker | B.Mary Jane |
C.Dr.Otto Octavius | D.Spider-Man |
A.Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. |
B.Around the world in 80 Days. |
C.Spider-Man 2 |
D.King Arthur |