In Theaters If you haven't yet seen Martian Invasion, you are missing the
blockbuster of the summer! This action-packed film has the best
special effects I've ever seen. It also has a believable, suspenseful plot,
which is rare in the sci-fi genre lately. The movie stars Blake Ebers,
whom you may recognize from last year's Across the Desert. Along
with a solid cast, he puts forth a great performance as the main
character fighting the alien attack. Do yourself a favor and see Martian
Invasion today. It's even better than the book.
Rising Star
Blake Ebers is this summer's hottest breakout star, and fans have been
dying to learn more about their favorite square-jawed action hero.
Normally reserved, Ebers opened up about his background to our
reporter. Here's what we learned: Blake Ebers was born on a small
farm outside Boise, Idaho, and is the oldest of five children. When he
turned 14, he began practicing martial arts, a skill that shows up often
in his acting. His big break came when a casting agent saw him
compete at a national martial arts tournament. After arriving in
Hollywood, he acted in 17 car insurance commercials before being
cast in a feature film. If you're a Blake-o-maniac, as his fans call
themselves, you're probably already looking forward to the sequel he's
now busy shooting,
How do the authors of these two passages achieve their purposes?
O A. Both authors give examples to explain how actors become
successful.
O B. Both authors persuade readers to enjoy sci-fi movies by illustrating
what makes them distinctive.
O C. The author of "In Theaters" gives reasons to convince readers to
see a film, while the author of "Rising Star" states facts to satisfy
readers' curiosity
O D. The author of "In Theaters" entertains readers by creating
suspense, while the author of "Rising Star" inspires readers by
illustrating one man's rise to fame.