Youth, friendship and love are the main themes of these years’ Chinese movies, such as So Young (《致青春》) and American Dreams in China (《中国合伙人》). Tiny Times (《小时代》), one of the most popular movies in 2013, also has the same features.
The movie was based on writer and director Guo Jingming’s novel of the same name. It tells a story about four girls who come from different backgrounds and of different personalities.
Since its release on June 27, Tiny Times has made 483 million yuan at the box office. The sequel (续集) of it was released on Aug 8 and it has also been a big box office hit.
Cao Yuhan, 13, a high school student at Beijing Jianhua Experimental School, is a big fan of the movie. “I’m deeply touched by their friendship,” Cao said. “When Nan Xiang is in trouble, the other three girls try their best to help her, even running barefoot in the snow.”
However, not everyone has had good things to say. The People’s Daily said that the film went too far in encouraging youths to become materialistic (物质至上主义的).
Film commentator Raymond Zhou wrote on his online blog that “Purchasing luxury goods (买奢侈品) seems as a way to express love or friendship, and the word ‘money’ is repeated over and over again.”
Song Kexin, 14, a high school student at Zhida Middle School in Taiyuan, Shanxi, shows a typical example of a fan’s attitude. And that’s to look for the positive value. “The movie is a little far from our daily life. My friends and I are not having parties every day,” Song said. “But I admire Tang Wanru’s optimistic attitude(乐观主义态度). She’s always looking at the bright side of life. I should learn from her.”
1.Which is NOT one of the main themes of these years’ Chinese movies?
A. Youth. B. War. C. Love. D. Friendship.
2.According to the article, the movie Tiny Times _________.
A. is more popular than the other two movies
B. was made from Guo Jingming’s novel
C. tells about four girls with similar personalities
D. opened in Chinese cinemas on August 8
3.What’s the meaning of “box office”?
A. 办公室 B. 小亭子 C. 票房 D. 小卖部
4.What does film commentator Zhou think of the movie?
A. It shows money expresses love or friendship.
B. It encourages the young to work hard.
C. The four girls’ friendship is touching.
D. It has many advertisements for luxury goods.
5.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. So Young, American Dreams in China and Tiny Times have the same features.
B. Cao Yuhan, Nan Xiang, Song Kexin and Tang Wanru are the four girls in the film.
C. Everyone has had good things to say about the movie Tiny Times.
D. Song Kexin admires Tang Wanru because of Tang’s rich family background.
