A. He never watched TV.

B. He read what he had to.

C.He considered reading part of his life.

D. He found reading unbelievable.

22. From the 2rd paragraph we can learn that the writer agrees that_________.

A. critical reading helps the writer form his own ideas

B. writers are born and not made

C. determination plays a key role in becoming a writer.

D. writers enjoy reading their own works

23. Which of the following can be the best title of this text?

A. When do I read? B. How do I read?

C. What do I read? D. Why do I read?

　　A night at the movies is always a good idea. But when you leave the theater and realize you just dropped $45 on a ticket and some snacks, you'll wish you had been patient enough to wait until the movie came out on Netflix. The average movie ticket price in the United States in 2000 was $5. 39; now, a ticket is over $9.

The main reason that movie tickets have gotten so expensive is because of inflation（通货膨胀）. It was actually more expensive to go to the movies in the 70s than it is now. A ticket in 1978 cost $2. 34. If you plug that into an inflation calculator, the same ticket would cost you $9. 46 today. According to the National Association of Theater Owners, the average cost for a ticket today is $9. 11.

Another reason you need to dip into your life savings to see a movie on the big screen is that theaters are competing with streaming services that produce their own films, such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. And let's be honest, sitting at home on your couch or in your bed is more comfortable than sitting in a cold theater.

Because of streaming technology, movie theaters have to do something to bring in customers. Attractions - including alcohol, reclining seats（躺椅）, surround sound, and 3-D movies are all examples of that. And those upgrades come at a price, leading to more expensive tickets.

"There's all that extra cost, and it's really important for theater owners and companies to make that experience as enjoyable as possible," Patrick Corcoran, vice president of the National Association of Theatre Owners told Marketplace. "Because you're offering a superb experience - audience expectations are for the latest and greatest technology. Audiences are willing to pay more for a particular experience. "

24. According to the passage, what makes movie tickets so expensive?

A. The viewers are wealthier than before.

B. Inflation has made the ticket price appear higher than before.

C. The movie theatres offer popcorns, alcohol for free.

D. The popular movies with famous stars deserve the high price.

25. We can learn from the passage that _______.

A. the viewers actually pay for the updates of the movie theatres via more expensive tickets

B. comfortable seats ensure movie theatres a distinct advantage over streaming services

C. Netflix is always a better choice for movie viewers than theatres