“Anyone who offends(冒犯)China will be killed no matter how far the target is.” That is the tagline for Wolf Warriors 2, the Chinese box office hit. It sees a soldier entering into an African warzone and saving hundreds of lives from Western bad guys. It's basically the plot of your typical Hollywood action movie, but this time it's a Chinese man upholding justice and keeping the world safe.
Following in the footsteps of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, martial arts expert Wu Jing is among a new generation of Chinese action stars turned directors. His first Wolf Warriors film came out in 2014, but it didn't catch much attention. Mainstream movies, especially those promoting patriotism (爱国主义), usually don't do very well in China. Wolf Warriors 2, however, has become a phenomenon. The massive response in China also made the film top the global box office worldwide, beating Hollywood blockbuster Dunkirk.
Many moviegoers said online that they were touched by the patriotic plot. “This movie is the best Chinese action movie，” one social media user wrote. “Shockingly good—hot blood and tough guys, I cried after watching it，” said another.
One reason for the enthusiastic response compared to the first Wolf Warriors film is its improved action scenes. Many in China have praised the film for its fighting scenes and special effects, saying they are of “Hollywood quality”. The movie, which is entirely privately funded, has also been lauded for its attention to detail and reportedly features close replicas(复制品)of many of the latest weapons used by the Chinese army. Timing has also contributed to its success, with the Chinese nation in the times of a new wave of patriotism.
The film first came out just ahead of the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese army, a hugely symbolic event for the country. Over the weekend, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) held a grand military parade, which presented the latest weapons of China. In a serious speech, which in parts was not different to lines from the film. President Xi Jinping promised to fight anyone who tried to tear China apart.
这是一篇新闻报道。一名士兵进入非洲战区，从西方的坏蛋那里拯救了数百条生命。这基本上是典型的好莱坞动作片的情节，但这一次是中国男人维护正义，维护世界安全。这便是《战狼2》的主要故事情节，因为它的爱国情结和打斗特效，吸粉无数。
1．The text is meant to ________.
A．introduce an action movie
B．explain why Wu Jing is a successful director
C．compare Wolf Warriors 2 with Hollywood movies
D．claim that China is a super power in terms of weapons production
答案：A
解析：主旨大意题。本文以影片中著名的一句行动口号“Anyone who offends (冒犯) China will be killed no matter how far the target is.”开始，介绍了电影的主题、情节、影迷的反响以及拍摄背景等等，旨在介绍动作电影《战狼2》。
2．President Xi Jinping's speech suggests that ________.
A．no one dares to fight with China
B．the military parade is very successful
C．China will become a developed country soon
D．China will oppose any attempt at national separation
答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段最后两句In a serious speech，...President Xi Jinping promised to fight anyone who tried to tear China apart.可知，中国国家主席习近平承诺要与任何试图将中国分裂的人进行斗争。故选D。
3．The reason why Wolf Warriors 2 becomes a box office hit is that ________.
A．it doesn't promote patriotism
B．its combat scenes are of higher quality
C．the weapons in the movie are the most advanced
D．Wu Jing is becoming better at directing after failing his first movie
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句One reason for the enthusiastic response compared to the first Wolf Warriors film is its improved action scenes.和下文人们对电影的称赞说它们是“好莱坞的品质”可知，《战狼2》成为票房大热门的原因是它的高质量的战斗场景。故选B。
4．According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A．Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Wu Jing were actors at first.
B．Social media users think highly of Wu Jing's acting skills.
C．In the past, movies about patriotism often appeal to the public.
D．Dunkirk has attracted more audiences compared to Wolf Warriors 2.
答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第一句Following in the footsteps of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, martial arts expert Wu Jing is among a new generation of Chinese action stars turned directors. 可知，成龙、李连杰和吴京最初都是动作明星。故选A。
5．The word “lauded” in paragraph 4 means ________.
A．encouraged B．praised
C．criticized D．awarded
答案：B
解析：词义猜测题。本文倒数第二段旨在讲述《战狼2》得到了观众的热烈回应的原因，前两句提到了其中之一是它的打斗场面品质升级，下文接着说另一个受人称赞的原因是片中使用了中国军队使用的许多最新武器的复制品。The movie, ...has also been lauded for ...本句中also一词呼应了本段首句的“One reason for the enthusiastic response”。 be lauded for... “因……而受称赞”。故选B。
