When comparing U.S. and Chinese schools,despite(尽管)many differences, one finds a number of unexpected similarities.
Students in both countries, in some ways, have much in common. This includes their experiences with popular culture like technology and social media, mutual care for the environment, and the fact that all were terribly influenced by COVID-19.
Students in both countries belong to what might be described as a“TikTok culture,”although this Chinese app is likely more popular in the U.S. than in China itself.The Chinese term kuaicanshi yule,which means fast-food type entertainment, is the better expression, one that conveys“snackable content”for often meme-oriented, fast moving fashion that compete for short attention spans. Whatever the app or device, students have been much influenced by technology, positively and negatively. In fact,Chinese students do face more controls from their schools about their use of social media, although many are good at finding ways to avoid them.
Furthermore, many students in both countries are attracted to similar styles, in both fashion and food, in music and film, with Chinese and American students often being similarly up-to-date on the latest hits, including television series.
Finally, what both have most in common is the strong wish to live a good life, be successful and secure. The U.S. and China approach these wishes in different ways educationally, but both could learn from each other. This is especially true given the fact that we all live in an increasingly globalized world, and must learn to work together to solve not only global problems like climate change and disease outbreaks, but unfortunate frictions between the U.S. and China. Indeed, with the last point in mind, a significant weakness in the educational systems of both countries is that neither really understands the other. This is not a new problem, but solving it needs serious attention.
32. What can we learn about the students in the U.S. and China from Paragraph 2?
A.They show no interest in traditional culture. |
B.They have chances to experience social media. |
C.They are satisfied with their living environment. |
D.They were hardly influenced by COVID-19. |
33. What do Chinese students face about using social media in school?
A.Rules to control. |
B.Supports from parents. |
C.Agreement from schools. |
D.Risk to leave. |
34. What do U.S.and Chinese students have in common?
A.Schools stop them from using social media. |
B.They have little interest in television series. |
C.They achieve their wishes educationally similarly. |
D.They can't fully understand each other educationally. |
35. Which of the following can be the best title?
A.U.S.and Chinese Schools |
B.U.S.and Chinese Students |
C.Similarities between U.S. and Chinese Students |
D.Differences between U.S. and Chinese Schools |