A
Christmas is a time for eating great food, giving and receiving presents, and most importantly spending time with your family watching some classic Christmas movies.
The Grinch(2000)
This is a Christmas must-watch and one of Jim Carrey's best performances. It was also originally a nursery tale book written by Dr Seuss. It's the story of a green monster who wants to ruin Christmas but in the end discovers the power of love and generosity. 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 many featuring actors and actresses. It might be a little difficult to follow as there are complex plots, so I recommend watching a translated version. However, the heart-warming elements of the film make it worth watching.
Home Alone(1990)
This amusing masterwork is one of my favourite films of all time. It tells the story of a boy, Kevin, who is left alone in his house when his large family forgets to take him on vacation with them. While other family members 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 an 8-year-old boy beat two grown men.
Miracle on 34th Street(1994)
You can't have Christmas in an English-speaking country without watching this movie. 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 story line may seem a little childish but you can enjoy it at any age
1.Which film is adapted from a fairy tale?
A. The Grinch. B. Home Alone C. Love Actually. D. Miracle on 34th Street.
【答案】.A
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“It was also originally a nursery tale book written by Dr Seuss."可知The Grinch取材于童话故事，故选A。
2.What is Home Alone mainly about?
A. An unsuccessful family vacation.
B.A boy protecting his home by himself.
C.A terrible suffering of a little boy.
D. An 8-year-old boy's practical jokes.
【答案】.B
【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段倒数第二句的“burglars try to rob the house and Kevin must protect his home by setting traps"可知 Home Alone(《小鬼当家》）讲述了一个男孩独自击败盗贼保卫家园的故事，故B项正确。
3.Why is Miracle on 34th Street so popular?
A. Owing to its moving plot.
B. Because of its funny story.
C. Due to its childish story line.
D. Because of its famous actors and actresses.
【答案】.A
【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句的“but it is incredible touching"可知 Miracle on 34th Street(《34街的奇迹》）之所以受欢迎是因为其故事情节异常感人，故选A。
