Question

【题目】In a new move, doctors are using feature films in order to encourage their patients to talk more freely about their problems. Supporters of “film therapy (疗法)” say that discussing characters and plot lines from a proper film can help people to understand their feelings better.

One of those using the method is Bernie Wooder, a doctor from Elstree, who charges 45 for a one-hour “film therapy” session. He said, “I was treating a woman who had been badly let down in a relationship, and who was experiencing such strong feelings that it was difficult for her to speak about them. I told her that her situation reminded me of On the Waterfront, when Marlon Brando's character realizes his brother is dishonest and he feels a great sense of betrayal (背叛). My patient identified so easily with him that she started to cry. Watching and discussing the film

unlocked all the feelings she had buried. Each time she watched and cried, she felt better.”

Mr Wooder admits that film therapy does not work for everyone, but says he has used it successfully with about a third of his clients. “Through the films' characters, plots and even music, it allows people to face their problems.” He said that Falling Down, in which Michael Douglas plays the part of an unemployed man who is so frustrated (沮丧的) that he uses violence, was an example of the dangerous implications (后果) of not letting anger go. “I used this film with a patient who was very upset because he was holding on to a lot of the anger he felt towards people who had frustrated him,” said Mr Wooder. “We talked about Michael Douglas's character and the disastrous path he takes, and my patient then realized that he needed to let go of his feelings more regularly so as not to erupt (爆发) like a time bomb.”

【1】What can we learn about Bernie Wooder?

A. He used to be an actor. B. He likes to review different films.

C. He is good at sharing his feelings. D. He is in support of “film therapy”.

【2】Why did the patient cry when she watched On the Waterfront?

A. She missed her brother. B. She was moved by the film.

C. She realized she had been cheated. D. She thought of her sufferings.

【3】After discussing Falling Down with Mr Wooder, the patient decided to _____.

A. let go of his anger B. stop his acts of violence

C. forget those who hurt him D. learn from Michael Douglas

【4】What does the text mainly tell us?

A. Film stars have problems too.

B. Films can help unlock feelings.

C. Watching films can help you relax.

D. The public should pay more attention to films.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】D

【3】A

【4】B

【解析】通过本文我们得知，电影可以帮助释放感情。

【1】D

推理判断题。根据第二段第一句One of those using the method is Bernie Wooder, a doctor from Elstree, who charges 45 for a one-hour “film therapy” session.可知Bernie Wooder支持“film therapy”，故选D。

【2】D

推理判断题。根据第二段中I told her that her situation reminded me of On the Waterfront, when Marlon Brando's character realizes his brother is dishonest and he feels a great sense of betrayal (背叛). My patient identified so easily with him that she started to cry.可知当她观看On the Waterfront时，她想起了她的遭遇。故选D。

【3】A

推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句We talked about Michael Douglas's character and the disastrous path he takes, and my patient then realized that he needed to let go of his feelings more regularly so as not to erupt (爆发) like a time bomb.”和Mr Wooder讨论Falling Down之后，病人决定释放他的怒气。故选A。

【4】B

主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句In a new move, doctors are using feature films in order to encourage their patients to talk more freely about their problems.可知电影可以帮助释放感情。故选B。