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A new adaptation of The Lion King, voiced by Donald Glover and Beyoncé, is set for release on July 19, 2019. The release date will mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the original 1994 animated film.

It was announced in February 2017 that Donald Glover, known for Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) and The Martian (2015), would voice Simba, the young lion next in line to rule the Pride Lands. As the only returning cast member, James Earl Jones will star as the voice of Simba’s father Mufasa, reprising his role from the original 1994 animation. World-renowned film composer Hans Zimmer will return to score the remake, having lent his talents to the original 1994 film soundtrack.

The original film was hugely popular. It was the highest-grossing film worldwide in 1994 and won two Academy Awards. “When things are looking darkest, the film's clever sidekick teams appear... Though he is the hero, Simba needs sidekicks as many as anyone,” said Kenneth Turan.

Let us look forward to the new adaptation of The Lion King.

1.When will the new adaptation of The Lion King be released?

A On June 19, 2019.

B On July 19, 2019.

C On June 19, 2020.

D On July 19, 2020.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第一段第一句A new adaptation of The Lion King, voiced by Donald Glover and Beyoncé, is set for release on July 19, 2019.可知新版《狮子王》将于2019年7月19日公映，故选B。

2.What is Hans Zimmer?

A An actor.

B A singer.

C A film composer.

D A writer.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第二段World-renowned film composer Hans Zimmer will return to score the remake...可知Hans Zimmer是世界著名的电影作曲家，故选C。

3.Who will voice Simba’s father?

A Donald Glover.

B Beyoncé.

C James Earl Jones.

D Hans Zimmer.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第二段James Earl Jones will star as the voice of Simba’s father Mufasa...可知James Earl将会为辛巴之父木法沙配音，故选C。

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A The original of The Lion King was released in 2015.

B Donald Glover is known for Solo: A Star Wars Story.

C Kenneth Turan thought Simba needs friends like anyone.

D The original film The Lion King won two Academy Awards.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第一段原版动画电影《狮子王》于1994年上映，而不是2015年，故选A。