【期中备考】专题05：阅读理解应用文15篇（广州专用）-2023-2024学年八年级英语下学期期中真题分类汇编(沪教牛津版)

专题05：阅读理解应用文15篇（原卷版） （22-23八年级下·广东广州·期中） Do you like cartoons? If so, read the introduction of the four Best Animation Studios. TOP 4 DreamWorks Animation Since 1994, DreamWorks has never failed to leave a mark. Most cartoon-lovers may know the logo of a young boy fishing on a moon. For over twenty years, audiences have enjoyed its imagination. But its influence has always been just a little bit weaker than those of the next three. TOP 3 Studio Ghibli After the success of Miyazaki’s 1984 film Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, he set up Studio Ghibli in 1985 with producer Toshio and director Isao. Now, eight of the fifteen most money-making cartoon films in Japanese history are made by Studio Ghibli. Because of his achievements, Miyazaki is considered as the best animated director, perhaps all the time. TOP 2 Walt Disney Animation Studios Disney has given us so many childhood memories. The studio was set up in 1923 by Walt Disney and his elder brother Roy when the two began producing silent short cartoons in Los Angeles. The introduction of Mickey Mouse helped start the company’s career, but in 1937 the cartoon film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs caught more attention. TOP 1 Pixar Animation Studios For thirty years, it has produced many wonderful stories which attract people of every age group. Pixar films are created by their writers trying to tell better stories. With the release (发行) for Cars 3, Coco and Toy Story 4, Pixar’s next work will be better. 1．Why is Miyazaki considered as the best animated director? A．He had a great success in cartoon films. B．He made a lot of money through Studio Ghibli. C．He gave children so many childhood memories. D．He helped other directors start the company’s career. 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．Miyazaki started Studio Ghibli in 1994. B．DreamWorks didn’t leave any marks in cartoon history. C．Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs didn’t catch any attention in 1937. D．The writers from Pixar Animation Studios a