It is official: Jim Parsons is the new poster child for geekdom.
The actor, who recently won his first Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for his portrayal of Sheldon Cooper on the hit television show The Big Bang Theory, is the hotness right now.
Parsons is a big hit on the Web as a trending topic on Twitter and has a devoted fan base who spread their adoration via Facebook and fan sites.
Parsons is considered by many to be a central part of the sleeper success that has been The Big Bang Theory. The sitcom about two brilliant physicists and their group of friends started out slowly building buzz when it first appeared on CBS in 2007.
Since then, the show has grown into a big success for the network, even raking in fans abroad with its international distribution. In May, The New York Times reported that Warner Bros., which produces and distributes the show, had entered into “what is believed to be one of the most profitable TV deals ever” with TBS and local Fox stations.
Audiences just can’t seem to get enough of the character of Sheldon Cooper, who is as socially dysfunctional as he is bright. Admirers take to Facebook fan pages to post their favorite Sheldon quotes, including: “I’m not insane (crazy), my mother had me tested!” and “They were threatened by my intelligence and too stupid to know that’s why they hated me.”
Fans can visit Jim Parsons Online, and there is even a site, SheldonShirts.com, dedicated to the many shirts worn by the character, complete with links to where to buy them. Mary Waring created the site because of her husband’s interest in Sheldon Cooper’s shirts. And with his character’s nerdy character and addiction to all things “Star Trek,” Parsons is also a hit with  fan boys and fan girls.
The underlined phrase “raking in” means ___________.

A．earning the support of

B．making fun of

C．classifying

D．comforting

Where are you most likely to find this passage?

A．In a biography.

B．In a magazine.

C．In a talk-show program.

D．In a textbook.

What we can infer from the passage?

A．Parsons was dreaming about the success before the comedy.

B．Mary Waring was interested in Sheldon Cooper’s shirts so she set up a website.

C．Before The Big Bang Theory, Parsons was not very popular.

D．Sheldon Cooper is a character who is intelligent as well as sociable.

What is the suitable title of the passage?

A．The Big Bang Theory Catching our Eyes

B．Sheldon Cooper Adored by Vast Audiences

C．Jim Parsons: Hot on Web

D．“Star Trek” loved by boys and girls