题目
Movies and television with superheroes are popular all over the world. Both young people and adults love characters like Batman and Spider Man. But for some people, such characters and their stories are more than just simple entertainment, just like Ben Penrod, who has loved comic books, science fiction, fantasy, and all things nerdy throughout his life.Growing up in Annapolis, Maryland, Penrod worked in a store that sold comic books. He says this made his interest in nerdy media grow. Penrod bought and sold large comic book collections in his free time. He would often visit a store called Third Eye Comics. He then became friends with the owners. Together they decided that Annapolis needed its own comic book convention.Every year, cities around the world hold events for people interested in super heroes, science fiction stories and the world of make-believe. These gatherings are often called comic book conventions, or comic “cons.” Two of the biggest comic cons in the U.S. are held in San Diego, California and New York City.In 2011 Penrod and his partners organized the first Awesome Con in Annapolis. Over 7,000 people attended. “It was larger than anything I had ever done before. And it was scary. But it was also exciting.” In addition to comic book lovers, fans of video games and professional wrestling attended the event. Artists and creators of comic books and similar media came to the comic con to share their work with the public. Actors from movies and television shows came to meet their fans. Many people also wore costumes to look like their favorite characters. Dressing in such clothing is often called “cosplay.”Penrod thinks it’s the sense of community. It’s a chance to be around people who have similar interests and people who really understand them and get them. It’s a place to celebrate the things that people are passionate about. Penrod chose to move the convention to Mt. Vernon Convention Center in Washington, DC in 2013. He hoped the larger space would bring more people. In 2015, over 40,000 people attended Awesome Con. The number of people attending events like this shows how popular this kind of media is.1. What do we know about Ben Penrod?A) He is the owner of the Third Eye Comics.B) He worked in a comic book store in Annapolis. C) He and his partners held comic cons in San Diego.D) He has published many comic books on superheroes.2. What does the speaker say about the first Awesome Con in 2011?A) It was held by Penrod and his partners in Annapolis. B) Only comic book lovers and fans of video games attended it.C) It attracted more than 40,000 people from all over the country.D) Actors from movies and television shows did cosplay on the convention.3. Why did Penrod move the convention to Mt. Vernon Convention Center in Washington, DC in 2013?A) Because he thought that would save costs.B) Because the Mt. Vernon Convention Center is very popular.C) Because he hoped the larger space would bring more people. D) Because people in Washington, DC love this convention the most.
Movies and television with superheroes are popular all over the world. Both young people and adults love characters like Batman and Spider Man. But for some people, such characters and their stories are more than just simple entertainment, just like Ben Penrod, who has loved comic books, science fiction, fantasy, and all things nerdy throughout his life.
Growing up in Annapolis, Maryland, Penrod worked in a store that sold comic books. He says this made his interest in nerdy media grow. Penrod bought and sold large comic book collections in his free time. He would often visit a store called Third Eye Comics. He then became friends with the owners. Together they decided that Annapolis needed its own comic book convention.
Every year, cities around the world hold events for people interested in super heroes, science fiction stories and the world of make-believe. These gatherings are often called comic book conventions, or comic “cons.” Two of the biggest comic cons in the U.S. are held in San Diego, California and New York City.
In 2011 Penrod and his partners organized the first Awesome Con in Annapolis. Over 7,000 people attended. “It was larger than anything I had ever done before. And it was scary. But it was also exciting.” In addition to comic book lovers, fans of video games and professional wrestling attended the event. Artists and creators of comic books and similar media came to the comic con to share their work with the public. Actors from movies and television shows came to meet their fans. Many people also wore costumes to look like their favorite characters. Dressing in such clothing is often called “cosplay.”
Penrod thinks it’s the sense of community. It’s a chance to be around people who have similar interests and people who really understand them and get them. It’s a place to celebrate the things that people are passionate about. Penrod chose to move the convention to Mt. Vernon Convention Center in Washington, DC in 2013. He hoped the larger space would bring more people. In 2015, over 40,000 people attended Awesome Con. The number of people attending events like this shows how popular this kind of media is.
Growing up in Annapolis, Maryland, Penrod worked in a store that sold comic books. He says this made his interest in nerdy media grow. Penrod bought and sold large comic book collections in his free time. He would often visit a store called Third Eye Comics. He then became friends with the owners. Together they decided that Annapolis needed its own comic book convention.
Every year, cities around the world hold events for people interested in super heroes, science fiction stories and the world of make-believe. These gatherings are often called comic book conventions, or comic “cons.” Two of the biggest comic cons in the U.S. are held in San Diego, California and New York City.
In 2011 Penrod and his partners organized the first Awesome Con in Annapolis. Over 7,000 people attended. “It was larger than anything I had ever done before. And it was scary. But it was also exciting.” In addition to comic book lovers, fans of video games and professional wrestling attended the event. Artists and creators of comic books and similar media came to the comic con to share their work with the public. Actors from movies and television shows came to meet their fans. Many people also wore costumes to look like their favorite characters. Dressing in such clothing is often called “cosplay.”
Penrod thinks it’s the sense of community. It’s a chance to be around people who have similar interests and people who really understand them and get them. It’s a place to celebrate the things that people are passionate about. Penrod chose to move the convention to Mt. Vernon Convention Center in Washington, DC in 2013. He hoped the larger space would bring more people. In 2015, over 40,000 people attended Awesome Con. The number of people attending events like this shows how popular this kind of media is.
1. What do we know about Ben Penrod?
A) He is the owner of the Third Eye Comics.
B) He worked in a comic book store in Annapolis.
C) He and his partners held comic cons in San Diego.
D) He has published many comic books on superheroes.
A) It was held by Penrod and his partners in Annapolis.
B) Only comic book lovers and fans of video games attended it.
C) It attracted more than 40,000 people from all over the country.
D) Actors from movies and television shows did cosplay on the convention.
A) Because he thought that would save costs.
B) Because the Mt. Vernon Convention Center is very popular.
C) Because he hoped the larger space would bring more people.
D) Because people in Washington, DC love this convention the most.
题目解答
答案
1、答案：B
2、答案：A
3、答案：C