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Elephant who can fly

Dumbo is a little elephant. He is born in a circus (马戏团). But he is different from other elephants.

His ears are very big. Other elephants often make fun of him for this. He feels bad about himself. However, one day, some children in the circus find out that Dumbo can fly. He can fly just like a bird. Dumbo works with an aerial artist(高空杂技艺术家)to perform. People like their shows. Soon, Dumbo becomes a big star!

This is the story of the Disney live? action movie Dumbo. It tells us that we should celebrate our differences, even if others think they are strange.

Do you know Dumbo is based on(改编自)the book of the same name. US authors, Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl, wrote the book. In 1941, Disney made it into a movie. It became a classic(经典作品). That's why Disney decided to remake it. Dumbo will open in Chinese mainland theaters on March 29.

1.Why do other elephants make fun of Dumbo?

A.Because he is small. B.Because he was born in a circus.

C.Because he has very big ears. D.Because he doesn't look like an elephant.

2.What special skill does Dumbo have?

A.He can fly. B.He can sing.

C.He can dance. D.He can make children laugh.

3.What lesson does the movie teach us?

A.It's okay to make fun of others sometimes. B.Don't try to be too different or strange.

C.Our differences are what make us special. D.Hard work pays off.

4.What do we know about the movie?

A.It is a Disney live?action movie.

B.It was turned into a book in 1941.

C.It came out(上映)in the US in 1941.

D.It was directed by(由……导演)Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl.

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When I was a little girl, I remember that when my dad was repairing something, every time he asked me 1.(hold)the hammer(锤子) for him, just so we would have a time for a conversation with each other. I never saw my dad 2.(drink) or taking a night out. All he did after work was taking care of his family.

I grew up and left home for college and since then, my dad had been calling me every Sunday morning, no matter what. And when several years 3. ( late), I bought a house, my dad was painting it by himself for three days in the 38℃ summer heat. All he asked was to hold his paint brush and talk to him. But I was too busy in those days. I did not find any time for a conversation with my dad.

One Sunday morning we had a telephone talk as 4.(usually), I noticed that my dad had totally forgotten some things that we talked 5.(late). I was in a hurry, so our conversation was a bit short. Few hours later that day came a call. My father was in a hospital with an aneurysm(动脉瘤). Immediately I 6.(buy)a ticket for a flight and on my way I 7.(think) about all special occasions(场合) to have a talk with my dad.

By the time I 8.(arrive) at the hospital, my father had passed away. Now it was he who did not have time for a conversation with me. After his 9.(die), I learned much about him, and even 10.(much) about myself. All he ever asked me was my time. And now he has all my attention every single day.

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