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    Walt Disney began to make cartoon movies when he was a young man. But he didn't have much money then. One day a mouse ran near his desk while he was working in his small office.

    ＂Would you like to be my pet?＂ Disney decided to make a cartoon about it.

    ＂I am making a cartoon about a mouse named Mortimer,＂ he told his wife.

    ＂Mortimer Mouse? I think Mickey Mouse would be a better name,＂ she said.

    ＂You are right. It would,＂ Disney agreed and made many Mickey Mouse cartoons.

    People all over the world saw Mickey and loved it. Mickey Mouse made Disney famous. Then came Donald Duck, and Goofy Dog and others. Disney began to make long cartoons. Then he made cartoon movies for television.

    In 1955, Disney opened a wonderful land of make-believe in California. Real boats, castles, trains, mountains, rivers, all are in one beautiful park. Millions of people came to Disneyland.

    He died in 1966, but the world will not forget him. Mickey Mouse and all his cartoons will help us to remember him.

1. （1） When Disney began making cartoon movies, ________.

   A . he was famous B . he was not rich C . he was in good health D . he was fond of animals
3. （2） What is this passage mainly about?

   A . Something about Walt Disney. B . When Disney built Walt Disney. C . Disney's hard childhood. D . Disney's first cartoon.
5. （3） From this passage we can learn that Disneyland is the name of ________.

   A . a park B . a city C . an island D . a castle
7. （4） The first Disneyland was built __________.

   A . when Disney began to make cartoons B . after he died C . before Mickey Mouse became popular D . in the mid-1950s
9. （5） Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

   A . Disney's wife is cleverer than him. B . Mickey Mouse got his name because of Disney's wife. C . Disney's wife caught a mouse and made a cartoon about it at once. D . Mortimer Mouse is also famous.