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

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.

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.

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.

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.