Xi Yangyang and Le Rongrong, the mascots of the 15th National Games, have become big stars because of their lively performances. Inspired by Chinese white dolphins, these cute characters are stealing the show at venues across the three host regions of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Designed by Liu Pingyun, who also created Bing Dwen Dwen for the Beijing Winter Olympics, the mascots have a special body proportion. Unlike Bing Dwen Dwen’s round body with no waist, they are two heads tall, allowing smoother and more dynamic (充满活力的) movements. This design lets performers inside move freely and show more athletic (运动的) skills.

At venues like Dongguan Basketball Center, the mascots dance to hip-hop music during timeouts. They do breakdancing, rapid tail spins and headstands, making the crowd cheer loudly. Their funny videos have gone viral online, with many calling them the most energetic mascots ever. The performers behind them are 23 students from a martial arts (武术) school, whose training helps them handle the physical demands.

1. 1. What inspired the two mascots?

A    Sea pandas.

B    White dolphins.

C    Bay chickens.

D    Martial artists.

2. 2.How does the design of the new mascots differ from Bing Dwen Dwen?

A    They are less popular.

B    They have a rounder body.

C    They are more difficult to recognize.

D    They have a more athletic body shape.

3. 3. What does the underlined part “gone viral” probably mean?

A    Become widely known online.

B    Become very expensive.

C    Caused some arguments.

D    Been deleted from the internet.

4. 4.What can we infer about the performers?

A    They love hip-hop.

B    They are good at sports.

C    They are martial artists.

D    They are dolphin lovers.

5. 5. Why do people call the mascots “great bay chickens”?

A    Because they look like chickens.

B    Because of look and lucky sound.

C    Because they are pink.

D    Because a chicken is the real mascot.