Interestingly, Emmerich’s underlying motivation for the movie seems to be genuine concern about the course we are all on as modern society. As he states, 揑 hope we are not ruining our planet. I really believe that, if we keep going and doing what we are doing, we will not be leaiving the planet how it should be, for our kids. That has been going on for generations. It just very sad to see and read the news, every day, and see what these people are fighting over. It’s like they don’t

　　understand that the clock is ticking.”

　　6. According to the Ancient Maya Long Count Calendar, December 21,2017 is the day on which________

　　.

　　A. the world will end with many disasters

　　B. the old age will end and a new one will begin

　　C. there will be a world flood

　　D. the world can survive many disasters

　　7. Which of the following is TRUE about the movie 2017?

　　A. It is intended to explore what is in store in the new cycle.

　　B. It tells us about the Ancient Maya Long Count Calendar as it is.

　　C. It is just based on the director’s ideas.

　　D. It describes the ancient prophecy vividly.

　　8. What Emmerich says suggests that________.

　　A. he is quite concerned about the present situation on the earth

　　B. he is regretful that people have misunderstood his movie

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