1 . In recent studies, doctors are employing feature films to motivate their patients to open up about their issues. Supporters of “film therapy (疗法)” say that discussing characters and plotlines from a proper film can help people to understand their feelings better.

One of those using the method is Dr. Zhang, a doctor from Shanghai, who charges ¥250 for a one-hour “film therapy” session. He said, “I was treating a woman who had been badly heartbroken in a relationship, and who was experiencing such strong feelings that it was difficult for her to speak about them. I told her that her situation reminded me of On the Waterfront, where the hero realizes his brother is dishonest and he feels a great sense of betrayal (背叛). My patient identified so easily with him that she started to cry. Watching and discussing the film unlocked all the feelings she had buried. Each time she watched and cried, she felt better.”

Dr. Zhang admits that film therapy isn’t effective for everyone, but he has successfully used it with around a third of his patients. He believes that through the characters, plots, and even the music of films, people can face their problems. For instance, he mentioned the movie Falling Down, in which Michael Douglas plays the part of an unemployed man who is so depressed that he uses violence, was an example of the dangerous results of not letting anger go. “I used this film with a patient who was very upset because he was holding back a lot of the anger he felt towards people who had hurt him,” said Dr. Zhang. “We talked about Michael Douglas’s character and the violent path he takes, and my patient then realized that he needed to let go of his feelings more regularly so as not to burst out like a time bomb.”

1. What is the main purpose of film therapy according to Dr. Zhang?

A．To promote specific movies to patients.

B．To entertain patients during therapy sessions.

C．To analyze the technical aspects of filmmaking.

D．To help patients understand their feelings better.

2. Why did the patient cry when watching On the Waterfront?

A．Because she wanted to release her sorrow.

B．Because she brought her sufferings to mind.

C．Because she realized she had been cheated.

D．Because she thought of her lover suddenly.

3. Which statement is Dr. Zhang more likely to agree on?

A．The film therapy can be applied to all patients.

B．Film stars can help people solve their problems.

C．Films can contribute to unlocking hidden feelings.

D．This therapy should be popularized all over the world.

4. What could occur if patients don’t deal with their emotions effectively?

A．They may turn to violence.	B．They may criticize films a lot.
C．They may stop enjoying movies.	D．They may depend on film therapy.