在家就能看电影，电影院过时了吗？
Nowadays, watching movies at home has never been easier. Streaming (流媒体) services like Disney Plus and Netflix make it very convenient. However, movie theaters are still popular. A research company reports that ticket sales rose by 10% this summer compared with 2025. So what do kids think? Is going to the cinema an outdated experience? Here are some of their opinions.
Melissa thinks movie theaters are outdated. She says watching movies at home is more comfortable because you can relax on your own sofa. There is no need to spend time traveling to the cinema. What’s more, going to the movies is expensive, while streaming services cost much less — some cost less than $10.
Ben disagrees. He believes theaters bring people together to watch the same film at the same time — something streaming can never offer. He also points out that phones are not allowed in theaters, so people can truly focus on the movie instead of their screens.
Vihaan argues that theaters are outdated because most films can be watched at home with family, friends, and homemade food for much less money. There is a catch, though: new movies may arrive on streaming platforms later. But for him, the wait is worthwhile as long as he can still watch the film.
Aja doesn’t think theaters are outdated. She says cinemas offer special events, 3D movies, and cool effects that you simply cannot get at home. Although tickets are expensive, she believes the happy memories with friends are well worth the price.
1.1. Why does the writer raise the question in Paragraph 1?
A To introduce streaming services.
B To explain why tickets are popular.
C To lead into kids’ opinions.
D To describe movie-going habits.
解析：选C。C 推理判断题。第一段先说明在家看电影很方便、影院仍受欢迎、票房上升，随后提出“So what do kids think? ... Here are some of their opinions.”，可见提问是为了引出孩子们的观点，因此C项“To lead into kids’ opinions”正确。A项“介绍流媒体服务”只是背景信息，不是提问目的；B项“解释票为何受欢迎”文中没有展开；D项“描述看电影习惯”过于宽泛。故选C。
2.2. According to Melissa, what is an advantage of watching movies at home?
A It saves both time and money.
B The picture quality is much better.
C It allows people to enjoy snacks.
D The sound effects are more powerful.
解析：选A。A 细节理解题。原文第二段提到Melissa认为在家看电影更舒服，“There is no need to spend time traveling to the cinema”，并且去影院“expensive, while streaming services cost much less”，说明在家看电影既省时又省钱，因此A项正确。B项“画质更好”、C项“可以吃零食”、D项“音效更强”文中均未提到。故选A。
3.3. What does Ben think movie theaters can do?
A Sell very cheap tickets.
B Allow cell phone use.
C Show only old films.
D Help people stay focused.
解析：选D。D 细节理解题。原文第三段Ben指出影院里“phones are not allowed”，人们可以“truly focus on the movie instead of their screens”，即影院有助于人们集中注意力看电影，因此D项“Help people stay focused”正确。A项“票价很便宜”与文中Melissa所说影院昂贵不符；B项“允许使用手机”与原文相反；C项“只放映老电影”文中无依据。故选D。
4.4. The underlined part “a catch” in Paragraph 4 probably means ________.
A a good part
B a hidden problem
C a rare challenge
D a surprising wonder
解析：选B。B 词义猜测题。根据第四段的“There is a catch, though: new movies may arrive on streaming platforms later.”可知，在家看电影虽然省钱，但新片在流媒体上线较晚，这是一个隐藏的不足或问题，因此“a catch”意为“a hidden problem”。A项“好处”与though转折不符；C项“罕见的挑战”中rare无依据；D项“令人惊讶的奇迹”不符合语境。故选B。
5.5. What is Aja’s main reason for supporting movie theaters?
A They offer free snacks to viewers.
B They have the latest movie releases.
C They allow people to use phones freely.
D They provide experiences unavailable at home.
解析：选D。D 观点态度题。Aja不认为影院过时，她支持影院的主要理由是影院提供“special events, 3D movies, and cool effects that you simply cannot get at home”，即提供在家无法获得的体验，因此D项正确。A项“免费零食”文中未提；B项“最新电影上映”不是Aja给出的理由；C项“可随意使用手机”与Ben所说影院不允许用手机相反，且Aja未提。故选D。