More than an eye candy
Parents in Beijing are ready to go a little further to please their children now that the new China Science and Technology Museum has opened its 198-seat 4D theater.
The 4D theater, which opened last month (December ), is the third cinema the museum has opened to the public since its relocation to the National Olympic Park in September.
YAOX Entertainment, a Taiwan-based company producing 3D,4D,special effects and animated films, is responsible for providing the films in the coming month.
As for 3D films, audiences have to wear special goggles while watching these movies. In addition, viewers can feel wind, a rainstorm, or waterfall, and the seats will move according to the plot.
Admission for adult visitors is 30 yuan per person, 20 yuan for students and children.
The new China Science and Technology Museum, 5 Beijing Donglu, Chaoyang District.
Film introduction
U-Bugs Adventure: Under attack in an air-sea fight, a German U-boat from World War II dives deep for protection. The strong tides take it to a mysterious ancient city at the bottom of  the. Suddenly, a giant sea monster takes on the sub(潛水艇) and during the struggle it falls into an energy light-beam zone, and is transported through a time tunnel to meet with Zheng He’s 14th century fleet sailing to the West. Duration: 15 minutes
Dog & Bugs: A dog sees some bees buzzing around and wonders: “How can I fly in the sky as free as those bugs?” Then, he sprouts a pair of wings, just like the bees, and flaps his wings to join them and collect some honey. Duration: 15 minutes
Virus to Go: This film is about severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), which is like a terrorist attack, causing extensive contamination(大范圍的感染). Because of human neglect(忽視), the SARS virus cannot be stopped and causes harm to an entire city. Fortunately, at the last minute, man finds a way to solve the crisis. Duration: 15 minutes
68.The underlined word“goggles”means       .
A.a(chǎn) type of watch                  B.a(chǎn) kind of glasses
C.ear-protecting equipment          D.a(chǎn) piece of jewellery 
69.If you happen to be interested in Sci-fi & history films, most probably            should be your cup of tea.
A.the mew China Science and Technology Museum    B.U-Boat Adventure
C.Dog & Bugs                                 D.Virus to Go
70.In which section of an English newspaper can you find the information above?
A.News    B.Business    C.Entertainment    D.Sports

小題1:B
小題2:B
小題3:C
         
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