Question

When people say ‘culture’, we think of art and history. But one very famous symbol in American culture is a cartoon. We all know and love the black mouse with two large round ears ―Mickey Mouse. Over 80 years ago, he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York on November 18, 1928, it was the first cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and successful. In the 1930s, he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.

Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reasons is that Mickey was like a common man, but he always tried to face any danger. In his early films, Mickey was unlucky and had many problems such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie. However, he was always ready to try his best. People went to the cinema to see the ‘little man’ win. Most of them wanted to be like Mickey.

On November 18, 1979, Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse, but everyone still knows and loves him. Who has a pair of ears more famous than Mickey’s?

1.Who is a famous symbol of American culture?

A. Monkey King B. Walt Disney C. Mickey Mouse D. Happy Goat

2.How many cartoons with Mickey did Walt Disney make in the 1930s?

A. 80 B. 87 C. 18 D. 28

3.Which is the first cartoon with sound and music?

A. Steamboat Willie B. Snow White C. Sleeping Beauty D. Cinderella

4.Why is Mickey so popular in America?

A. Mickey is very cute.

B. Mickey has a famous pair of ears.

C. Mickey is like a common man, but he always tried to face the danger.

D. Mickey is the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

5.Which of the following is true?

A. Steamboat Willie came out in New York on November 18, 1979.

B. Minnie is Mickey’s sister.

C. Today’s cartoons are usually as simple as Mickey Mouse.

D. Mickey was always ready to try his best.

Answer 1