It’s summer movie time again. And heroes are ready to try their strength and magic on the silver screen. Check out our list of four films that look most promising to young audiences.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Release Date: June 4 Story: It’s the summer before Harry Potter’s third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. A shadow is hanging over Hogwarts. A dangerous murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped the Wizards’ Prison. And he broke out to fulfill one task to kill Harry Potter.

 

Around the World in 80 Days Release Date: June 16 Story: This version of the classic novel set in 1872 focuses on Passepartout (Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan), a Chinese thief who seeks refuge with a strange London adventurer, Phileas Fogg. Passepartout uses his martial arts skills to defend Fogg from danger as he travels around the world in 80 days to win a bet.

 

Spider-Man 2 Release Date: June 30 Story: Peter Parker is still coming to terms with his dual identity as the crime superhero Spider-Man. He wants to reveal his secret identity to Mary Jane, meanwhile, his Aunt May has fallen on hard times. A new villain①, Dr Otto Octavius, has appeared to cause more troubles.

 

King Arthur Release Date: July 7, Story: King Arthur is presented as a clever ruler who manages to unite all the knights② in Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire. Under the guidance of Merlin and the beautiful, brave Guinevere, Arthur will struggle to realize his dreams.

Notes:
①villain  n. 坏人
②knight  n. 骑士，武士
小题1:According to the passage, if you want to see a film whose leading actor is Jackie Chan, you will see the film on ______.

A．June 4

B．June 16

C．June 30

D．July 7

小题2:In Spider-Man 2, Aunt May’s trouble is caused by ______.

A．Peter Parker

B．Mary Jane

C．Dr Otto Octavius

D．Spider- Man

小题3:Which of the following films is set in ancient Britain?

A．Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

B．Around the World in 80 Days

C．Spider-Man 2

D．King Arthur