Question

When it comes to film, people usually favor good over evil, focus on the main characters and ignore the supporting characters. But when it comes to the Minions (小黃人), these conventions go right out of the window.

Originally comedic background characters in the Despicable Me series, these yellow pill-shaped screwballs(怪人) have totally stolen the show.

This summer the characters appeared in their own self-titled movie in theaters abroad, having the second biggest opening weekend of all time for an animated film, according to USA Today. Recently, McDonald’s has been including Minion toys with kids’ meals in some regions, causing loyal fans to go to the restaurant to collect them all. Related video games, clothing, toys and other merchandise are sweeping the world.

The movie’s huge popularity even surprised its writers. “We never knew the Minions were going to be so popular. It just became a force of nature,” the film’s co-writer, Cinco Paul, told the Los Angeles Times.

So, what makes the banana-loving Minions a big hit? For many, the most attractive is obviously their cuteness. Their simple, graphic (圖形的) nature can easily transcend cultures and age groups. “Even children can draw them”, Los Angeles Times reporter, Rebecca Keegan, wrote.

But there’s more than just cuteness. US entertainment website, HitFix, explains that their way of communicating makes the creatures infectious (有感染力的) as well. They largely speak in nonsense words. But it seems everyone can understand them through their exaggerated movements and expressions.

They desire nothing more than to serve their most despicable master, Felonious Gru. And this evil characteristic strikes a chord (引起共鳴) with humans.

“Perhaps we love Minions because they remind us of ourselves,” Huffington Post associate Web editor, Sara Boboltz, wrote.

1.What can be inferred from the first paragraph?

A. People usually like the supporting players instead of the main characters.

B. People like the Minions who are the supporting players in the movie.

C. The Minions are the main characters in the film, Despicable Me.

D. People prefer the main characters to the Minions in Despicable Me.

2.What has McDonald’s done to attract customers?

A. It has made its food look like Minions.

B. It has made Minion video games to show to customers.

C. It is giving some Minion clothes to customers as gifts.

D. It is offering Minion toys to attract fans.

3.Which of the following is NOT the reason why the Minions are so popular?

A. Their cuteness.

B. Their exaggerated movements and expressions.

C. Their way of communicating.

D. Their bad behavior.

4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. HitFix explains that Minions gained popularity by striking a chord with humans.

B. While Minions can’t be understood sometimes, their way of communicating is infectious.

C. Minions are eager to take on whatever task their despicable master gives them.

D. The opening weekend of Minions was the second biggest of all time.

Answer 1