Passage Two
Movies are the most popular form of entertainment for millions of Americans. They go to the movies to escape their normal everyday existence and to experience a life more exciting than their own.They may choose to see a particular film because they like the actor or because they’ve heard the film has a good story. But the main reason why people go to the movies is to escape.Sitting in a dark theatre,watching the images on the screen,they entered another world that is very real to them.They become involved in the lives of the characters in the movie, and for two hours,they forget all about their own problems. They are in a dream world where things ofen appear to be more romantic and beautiful than in real life. The biggest“dream factories”are in Hollywood, the capital of film industry.Each year, Hollywood studios make hundreds of movies that are shown allover the wold.
American movies are popular because they tell intetesting stories and they are well—made.They provide the public with heroes who do things the average person would like to do but ofen can’t. People have to cope with many problems and frustrations in their life,so they feel encouraged when they see“the good guys”win in the movies.
14What’s the main reason for the Americans to go to the movies?
15How do people usually respond when they are waching movies?
16 Why are Americans movies so popular?