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The Marx Brothers made many funny movies in the 1930s and 1940s. They made fourteen movies together which are still popular today. Most of these movies made fun of officials.

There were five Marx Brothers. The most famous were Julius, Leonard and Adolph. They were born in New York City between 1886 and 1890. Their father made clothing. Their mother wanted them to become performers. Julius, Leonard and Adolph started performing when they were children. They began making funny movies in 1929. They changed their first names: Julius became Groucho; Leonard became Chico and Adolph became Harpo.

Groucho Marx looked funny. He had large black eyebrows(眉毛)and a hairy mustache(胡子). He spoke very quickly and walked in a funny way. He entertained people with funny names, like Rufus T. Firefly. Otis B. Driftwood.

Chico Marx talked as if he was born in Italy. He spoke English that was not correct. Many other funny men spoke as if they came from other countries. They were making fun of themselves and other people who did not speak English well. Chico also made funny jokes about words and expressions that sound alike but have different meanings.

Harpo Marx had curly yellow hair, but it was not his real hair. It was false hair. He never said a word in any of the movies. Instead, he acted out what he wanted to say. He could make people laugh without saying a word. People always knew what he was thinking. He made funny sounds with his actions to express his thoughts and feelings.

Some of their most famous movies were Horse Feathers, Duck Soup, and A Night at the Opera. Experts say the Marx Brothers'movies were popular for several reasons.

1. What do we know about the Marx Brothers from the first two paragraphs?

A. They made films about people in many positions.

B. The eldest of the three brothers was three years older than the youngest.

C. Before they started making funny movies they were performers.

D. They once helped their father make clothing.

2. Which of the following is TRUE about Chico Marx?

A. He spoke fast and walked funnily.

B. He made jokes about words.

C. He didn't express himself with words.

D. He was born in Italy.

3. From this passage we learn that ______.

A. the Marx Brothers changed their names to make funny films