二、完形填空(10分)
For the past 20 years, Reckoning Theatre has narrated(讲述) movie scenes to its audience. That's because all its audience members are
, like 65-year-old Xiao Huanyi. "I used to listen to the stories on the radio," he said. "But this cinema
the scenes so I can imagine the story myself. That is amazing."
By 2021, China had over 17 million blind or partially sighted people. But spaces like Reckoning Theatre are
. Calls for a better life for them are growing louder. It's not enough for the public that they
live—they want them to live better, both in body and in heart.
Reckoning Theatre was founded by Wang Weili. He remembers watching a movie with a blind friend. He described every scene to his friend
, and his friend really enjoyed it. This experience
Wang to start the theatre with his own savings. "They have the right to see a movie just like us, but they see it through
," Wang said. "A better life goes far beyond basic living needs.
the government has provided special schools and sidewalks, these alone are not enough."
According to Wang, narrating a movie is hard. He watches it repeatedly to learn the story. While narrating, he describes what appears on the
instead of what happens.
Thanks to Reckoning Theatre, blind people can enjoy movies like everyone else. It brings them joy, knowledge, and a chance to
to the world.
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C
) 1. A. deaf B. homeless C. blind D. old
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D
) 2. A. draws B. paints C. shows D. describes
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B
) 3. A. common B. rare C. popular D. rich
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A
) 4. A. only B. easily C. wisely D. nearly
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D
) 5. A. in fact B. in danger C. in surprise D. in detail
(
A
) 6. A. inspired B. impressed C. introduced D. invited
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B
) 7. A. touch B. words C. sight D. taste
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A
) 8. A. Though B. Because C. So D. But
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D
) 9. A. TV B. radio C. book D. screen
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C
)10. A. consider B. communicate C. connect D. compare