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In most cases, mice definitely don’t appeal to people in real life. But when they appear in films, it will be totally different.
Stuart Little in Stuart Little
Stuart Little is a 1999 live-action science-fiction comedy adventure film, based on a 1945 novel of the same name by E. B. White.
Stuart is a mouse but can speak like humans. Despite his little size, the talking white mouse is never afraid to be himself and try big things.
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore in Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are three mice in Alvin and the Chipmunks, a 2007 American live-action musical comedy film. The tree that they live in is cut down and driven to Los Angeles. There, they meet David Seville, a struggling songwriter and composer, who has changed them into a very successful band of singers.
Remy in Ratatouille
Remy is a highly intelligent and idealistic young rat in the 2007 American computer-animated comedy film Ratatouille. With unusual senses of taste and smell, he dreams of becoming a chef like his idol (偶像), the late Auguste Gusteau.
He befriends Linguini, the garbage boy, in Suguste Gusteau’s restaurant and has helped him become a famous cook. He hides under Linguini’s hat and guides his movements by pulling on his hair.
Totoro in My Neighbor Totoro
It is hard to relate the character in the Japanese animation film My Neighbour Totoro to any creature close to a mouse. But the image for Totoro was inspired by something similar to a mouse —chinchilla. The animation film was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki in 1988.
Totoro becomes a friend to many children as well as adults. It always reminds people of the beautiful natural landscape of the countryside.
1. Which film is adapted from a novel with the same title?
A. Stuart Little. B. Alvin and the Chipmunks.
C. Ratatouille. D. My Neighbour Totoro.
2. Who is mentioned in Ratatouille?
A. Theodore. B. David Seville. C. Hayao Miyazaki. D. Auguste Gusteau.
3. What can we know about Totoro?
A. It is very ambitious. B. It can sing very well.
C. It is not a mouse actually. D. It is a wonderful cook.
