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The number of big-production movies shot in San Francisco has been declining with the rise of digital technology. Instead of going on location, producers can recreate the city’s look in studios at lower cost with the help of computers. But San Francisco still attracts moviemakers, as its long history of film offers many iconic spots to visit. Here are just a few:
| ◆Alcatraz: The Enforcer (1976), Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Murder in the First (1995), The Rock (1996) A federal prison from 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz housed notorious(臭名昭著的) criminals, including Al Capone, George “Machine Gun” Kelly and James “Whitey” Bulger. Now a national park, Alcatraz offers visitors a chance to tour the prison, including a look at one of the cells portrayed in Clint Eastwood’s Escape from Alcatraz, with the concrete chipped away behind the vent. |
| ◆Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge: High Anxiety (1977), Foul Play (1978), The Presidio (1988), Dopamine (2003) Built to protect the San Francisco Bay area from attacks during the Civil War, Fort Point is where James Stewart saved Kim Novak in Vertigo, right at the base. The bridge has also been blown up countless times on film, including in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and Monsters vs. Aliens (2009). The best view is from the north side, looking back to the city. |
| ◆Coit Tower: The Enforcer, Inner Space (1987), The Presidio, Sister Act 2 (1993), The Rock, Dr. Dolittle (1998), Boys & Girls (2003) The narrow white concrete column at the top of Telegraph Hill has been a part of San Francisco’s skyline since 1993, and offers spectacular views of the bay and the city. Coit Tower has been in the backdrop（背景）of numerous movies filmed in San Francisco. |
| ◆City Hall: A view to a Kill (1985), Class Action (1991), Final Analysis (1992), Bedazzled (2000), The Wedding Planner (2001), Milk (2008) City Hall has one of the largest domes in the world and it replaced a structure destroyed in the 1906 earthquake. It was used at the end of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Metro City Hall in the 2010 animated movie, Megamind, was an homage(敬意) to San Francisco’s City Hall. |
63. Which of the following was built during the Civil War? ________
A. Alcatraz B. Fort Point. C. Coit Tower. D. City Hall
64. What can we learn about Coit Tower? ________
A. The best view is from the north side, overlooking the whole city.
B. It was portrayed in Clint Eastwood’s, Escape from Alcatraz.
C. It is a part of San Francisco’s wonderful skyline.
D. It was rebuilt after the earthquake in 1906.
65.What can we conclude from the passage? ________
A. San Francisco is a cherished site for moviemakers.
B. For Point is related to some notorious criminals in history.
C. City Hall is the most famous landmark in San Francisco.
D. The number of movies being shot in San Francisco is increasing.
66. According to the passage, which of the following is true? ________
A. City Hall has the largest domes in the world.
B. Coit Tower has appeared in many films set in San Francisco.
C. Coit Tower housed notorious criminals from 1934-1936.
D. Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge was built during World WarⅡ.
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