The film “731” comes out today. It tells a true story from history.

By 9:12 this morning, it already made over 133 million yuan. It broke 10 records in China. It also reached 34 important marks.

The film is 125 minutes long. Many theaters start the first show at 9:18 a.m. with a special sign that says “Never Forget”. This time is to help us remember history.

The film shows how Japanese soldiers did very terrible things to Chinese people. They hurt many innocent (无辜的) people.

A museum curator (馆长) says the real history is worse than the film. The director of the film says they used real history to make the film. They hope more people learn about peace.

1.1. The film “731” is based on ________.

A a real story

B a fun book

C a happy song

D a short play

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。原文第一段明确指出“It tells a true story from history”该电影基于真实历史事件。故选A。

2.2. What do the numbers in the second paragraph show?

A The film’s success.

B The film’s length.

C The film’s cost.

D The film’s actors.

解析：选A。A 推理判断题。第二段中的数字(1.33亿元、10项纪录、34项成就)表明电影在票房和记录方面非常成功。故选A。

3.3. Why do many theaters start the first show at 9:18?

A To make it longer.

B To save money.

C To attract stars.

D To remember history.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。原文第三段说明这个特殊时间是为了“help us remember history”，帮助人们铭记历史。故选D。

4.4. What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A A beautiful love story.

B A fun family trip.

C Japanese soldiers’ bad acts.

D Chinese soldiers’ bravery.

解析：选C。C 段落大意题。第四段描述了“Japanese soldiers did very terrible things to Chinese people”，即主要讲述日军的暴行。故选C。

5.5. What can we know from the last paragraph?

A Real history was worse.

B The film is too long.

C The director is famous.

D Peace is not important.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。最后一段中馆长说“the real history is worse than the film”，说明真实历史比电影展现的更加残酷。故选A。