It's 2025 now. After the huge success of the movie Ne Zha six years ago, its sequel Ne Zha 2 has recently amazed international audience. Many foreign film critics and fans shared their excitement online. The movie’s creative animation and story deeply touched audiences worldwide.

In a recent interview, British movie blogger Lucy Carter said, “The special effects are like nothing I’ve seen before. I love the movie very much. The fight scenes made my heart race!” Social media data (数据) shows that over 80% of international audience rated (评定) the film 5 stars. They especially loved how the characters developed through the story.

Some non-Chinese audiences found the traditional cultural elements amazing. “At first I worried I wouldn’t understand the Chinese myths (神话),” said Canadian student Ryan Brown, “but the universal themes of courage and family made everything clear.” The film mixes modern humor with ancient legends well, creating a perfect balance.

The hashtag (标签) #NeZha2Magic has become popular for two weeks. Fans from Brazil to Germany posted their opinions on the Internet. Even a famous Hollywood director tweeted: “This is how cultural stories should be shared across borders.”

1. 1. When did the first movie Ne Zha come out?

A    In 2009.

B    In 2019.

C    In 2022.

D    In 2024.

2. 2. What did Lucy Carter think of the special effects in Ne Zha 2?

A    They were boring.

B    They were nothing new.

C    They were amazing.

D    They were too fast for her to follow.

3. 3. Why did Ryan Brown worry before watching Ne Zha 2?

A    He didn’t like Chinese culture.

B    He was afraid he might not understand the Chinese myths.

C    He was not interested in the movie.

D    He thought the movie would be boring.

4. 4. What can we infer from the Hollywood director’s tweet?

A    He/She spoke highly of the film.

B    He/She didn’t like the film.

C    He/She thought the film should be more traditional.

D    He/She didn’t think the film had any cultural value.

5. 5. What is the main idea of the article?

A    Ne Zha 2 is only popular among Chinese audiences.

B    The special effects of Ne Zha 2 need improvement.

C    Non-Chinese audiences found it hard to understand Ne Zha 2.

D    Ne Zha 2 has been well received by audiences internationally.