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Like any awards ceremony of its age, the Oscars, now in its 85th year, has been trying hard to change.
So how did that go this year? When host Seth MacFarlane noted in his opening speech that it was the first time the Academy Awards had a theme, I thought: “well, that’s a good start.”
But when he revealed that the theme was a tribute to(向…致敬) musicals, I was less sure. After all, it’s not the first time that musicals have featured at the Oscars.
In 2007, the cast of Dream-girls gave a special performance directed by movie director and musical veteran(经验丰富的老手) Bill Condon. Then there was the memorable 2009 show hosted by Hugh Jackman, who screams musicals. With Beyonce Knowles and Anne Hathaway, he performed several hit songs from move musical. And in 2010, how did Neil Patrick Harris introduce the hosts? By performing a musical number.
So I guess the Oscars could have done better this year. But I must admit, there were more music performances in the three-and-a –half-hour show than ever before. This suggests the Oscars has dropped some of its arrogance and wants to offer audiences more entertainment.
It’s a timely move as the Golden Globes, also known as the “big party,” has become a threat to the Oscars, stealing viewers and even its reputation. Just look at the Oscars’ winning list this year.
You can’t blame the academy for wanting to stick it to the Golden Globes. While they hired Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to host the show—certainly more audience-friendly than MacFarlane— and Bill Clinton was invited as a presenter, who did viewers get at the Oscars? The First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama.
Way to go, Oscar! We know you’re struggling to look fresh and young, but don’t lose the pride and dignity that made you one biggest honor in the movie industry. Don’t ever let that change.
【小题1】Examples are given in Para.4 to show that__________.

A.the Oscars has been trying hard to change
B.the Oscars’ theme is a tribute to musicals
C.it is not the first time that the Oscars has had a theme
D.musicals are not a new feature this year
【小题2】What disappoints the writer is that__________.
A.the Oscars didn’t invite Bill Clinton as a presenter
B.the show took as long as three and a half hours
C.the Oscars has lost some pride and dignity to cater to the audiences
D.the Oscars is no longer fresh and young
【小题3】 Which of the following is true of the Golden Globes?
A.It gave an award to the First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama.
B.Its host and hostess had better reputation.
C.It has become highly competitive with the Academy Awards.
D.It is more friendly to the audience.
【小题4】Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A.Nothing new, but well done
B.So old, still young
C.New start, good change
D.Too old to change


【小题1】D
【小题2】C
【小题3】C
【小题4】A

解析试题分析:本文主要讲述的是奥斯卡奖所遇见的新的挑战,虽然在这两年的颁奖山没有什么新意,但是总体来说还是成功的,不过也面临着挑战。
【小题1】D 推理题。根据Then there was the memorable 2009 show hosted by Hugh Jackman, who screams musicals. With Beyonce Knowles and Anne Hathaway, he performed several hit songs from move musical. And in 2010, how did Neil Patrick Harris introduce the hosts? By performing a musical number.可知已经多个musicals出现了,故这不是一个新的主义。故D项正确。
【小题2】C 推理题。根据文章最后一段Way to go, Oscar! We know you’re struggling to look fresh and young, but don’t lose the pride and dignity that made you one biggest honor in the movie industry.可知作者认为奥斯卡已经失去了骄傲和尊严。所以才呼吁不要这样做。故C正确。
【小题3】C 细节题。根据文章倒数第三段It’s a timely move as the Golden Globes, also known as the “big party,” has become a threat to the Oscars, stealing viewers and even its reputation.可知the Golden Globes已经是奥斯卡的一个强劲的对手了。故C正确。
【小题4】A 主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的是奥斯卡奖所遇见的新的挑战,虽然在这两年的颁奖山没有什么新意,但是总体来说还是成功的,不过也面临着挑战。故A正确。
考点:考查新闻报告类短文阅读
点评:本文主要讲述的是奥斯卡奖所遇见的新的挑战,测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点。

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