It’s a hot time for Chinese language learning across the world, not only because of China’s higher place in the world but also because of the increasing economic (经济的) and cultural connections between China and other countries.
For example, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to open Chinese language courses in 200 public primary and middle schools, so experienced Chinese teachers are needed.
Other Chinese courses opened across the world show the increasing need for Chinese-speaking talent. Mandarin (普通话) became elective (选修的) foreign language in Russia’s college entrance exam. Following English, German, French, and Spanish, Mandarin has become the fifth elective test subject for the exam.
Spain has more than 40,000 people learning Chinese. Last year about 8,000 people took the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) exam. The number of people who took the test was the biggest, according to Xinhua News Agency.
In the US, learning Chinese has been popular for many years and is now a popular choice for American children, especially those who were born in good families. The children begin to learn Chinese at an early age because their parents believe that learning Chinese will help them build successful international careers (职业).
1. Why is Chinese language learning so hot?| A．Because many foreigners like China’s culture. |
| B．Because China has the highest position in the world. |
| C．Because China helps a lot of countries to develop. |
| D．Because China has more international influence around the world. |
| A．Australian | B．Indian | C．Japanese | D．Mandarin |
| A．The UAE needs experienced English teachers. |
| B．All American children learn Chinese from an early age. |
| C．About one fifth of the Spanish learning Chinese took the HSK in 2020. |
| D．The Mandarin exam must be taken before going to Russia’s colleges. |
| A．More people in the UAE begin to learn Chinese. |
| B．Chinese language learning is popular around the world. |
| C．Some foreign countries want more Chinese teachers. |
| D．Many American children are learning Chinese now. |
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【推荐1】Perhaps you've seen the English letters "WC" in your city. They show public toilets. But do you know it is far from elegant English? In fact, foreigners from English-speaking countries rarely use the letters.
Workers in our city are changing "WC" signs all over the city. The government is spending much money changing all the bad English on signs and restaurant menus. Many other places in China are following our steps.
"WC, or water closet, is old-fashioned English. It sounds dirty to me, " says Charlie Shifflet, a young man from the US. The old sign will become "Gents/Men" and "Ladies/ Women".
"I see lots of poor English in everyday life, and not only on signs, " he says. "I know what they mean. But they are Chinglish, not real English. For example, when someone says to me ‘My hometown is Henan Province’, I know he would say: ‘My hometown is in Henan Province’. ‘Hometown’ is a smaller place in a province.” The common mistakes he picked up include "Not Entry", which should be "No Entry", "Direction of Airport" should be changed to "To the Airport". And it is "room rate", not "room price". And remember to "Keep off the grass", rather than "Care of the green".
1. What is not true about "WC"?| A．It is not elegant English. | B．It stands for water closet. |
| C．It is old-fashioned English. | D．It is often used in the USA. |
| A．Keep off the grass. | B．Direction of Airport. |
| C．Room price. | D．My hometown is Jiangsu. |
| A．To talk about English in our daily life. |
| B．To present some examples of Chinglish. |
| C．To show some old-fashioned English. |
| D．To tell us to stop using Chinglish. |
【推荐2】What do you say after you burp (打隔)? In the US, people usually say “excuse me” after they burp. I do it all the time.
But why do people say it in the first place? In Western culture, people think burping is a bit rude (粗鲁的). Burping loudly in public is especially rude. So when we burp, we say “excuse me”.
However, when we sneeze, we don’t say “excuse me”. In fact, it is polite for other people to say “bless you (保佑你)” when you sneeze. You don’t have to say anything yourself. This is partly because sneezing is hard to stop.
However, you can usually stop your burps—or at least try to burp quietly.
In fact, it can be bad for your health to try to “hold in” your sneezes. Just make sure you cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze so you don’t spread (传播) any germs (细菌).
1. The underlined word “sneeze” means “________” in Chinese.| A．打嗝 | B．打哈欠 | C．打喷嚏 | D．打呼噜 |
| A．“My god!”. | B．“Excuse me.”. | C．“Bless me.”. | D．“Bless you.”. |
| A．It is rude. | B．It is polite. | C．It is hard. | D．It is OK. |
| A．it is difficult to stop sneezing | B．people can sneeze quietly |
| C．burping is hard to stop | D．it is hard to burp quietly |
| A．To stay healthy. | B．To make it less loud. |
| C．To stop germs from spreading. | D．To finish sneezing quickly. |
A proverb（格言）is a short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or belief. Proverbs are found in most cultures and are often very old.
In American history, Benjamin Franklin was a scientist, inventor and writer as well as a leader of the American Revolution.
Here are other examples of proverbs that Americans use. The first ones are about love. Some people say, “All is fair in love and war.” They mean that anything you do in a relationship or in battle is acceptable.
Here is another popular saying about love: “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Some people believe that a woman can win a man’s love if she prepares his favorite foods.
We have to stop here, so we must say, “All good things must come to an end.”
| A．Actions speak louder than words. |
| B．Another proverb says “Love is blind.” |
| C．He was also famous for his proverbs. |
| D．This means that money should not be wasted. |
| E．He included many proverbs that he had heard or created. |
| F．Where there is a will, there is a way. |
“The first question people ask at a new place is ‘Is there WI-FI’ because Internet service fees are so high,” said Premier Li. According to a recent survey by CCTV, the average cost(平均费用) of 1GB mobile Internet data per month（每月） in China is 100 Yuan, while it is only 60 Yuan in the US and 40 in Japan.
However, high prices don’t necessarily mean good service. The average Internet speed in China was 4.25Mbps（兆比特每秒）in 2014. South Korea had the fastest average Internet speed-25.3 Mbps. People can download a 1 GB movie within 6 minutes in South Koreas, but in China it would take half an hour.
To improve Internet services, the key is to build more fiber(光纤) networks. Through them we can send text, pictures and videos globally（全球地） in less than a second（秒）, which offer high speed Internet. Besides, the lack of （缺少）market competition is another problem. Having more operators（运营商）besides China Unicom and China Telecom may lower the prices.
1. Why do people always ask for WI-FI at a new place in China?
| A．Because they can’t use Internet without WI-FI. |
| B．Because they can communicate with their families. |
| C．Because they want to download movies. |
| D．Because Internet service fees are too high. |
| A．China | B．USA | C．Japan | D．South Korea |
| A．To increase Internet service fees. |
| B．To build more fiber networks. |
| C．To learn from South Korea. |
| D．To make the government know the situation. |
| A. Something useful and inexpensive should be right for old people such as clothes or nourishment(营养品). But remember not to send a clock or scissors as gifts! B. Four is the most unlucky number in China. It sounds like “death” in Chinese. Other numbers like 14 and 44 aren’t liked, either. C. People in China are supposed to shake hands when they meet for the first time. Kissing or hugging to greet is seldom seen. Sometimes people nod and smile at others. D. It seems that the Chinese like 6, 8 and 9 more than any other number. These numbers sound like the meanings of shun, fa and jiu in Chinese. E. People in China are usually supposed to respect the old and love the young. So in such a situation, you’re supposed to stand up and let them sit in your seat. F. Children are supposed to accept any present. They don’t mind if the presents cost much or not. What’s more, they always wish to get more presents. G. In China, adults seem to drink more tea or milk. However, teenagers are different. Most of them prefer milk tea or all kinds of beverages(饮料). Some people often drink water. |
Dear Rose,
I am happy to get your e-mail.
I am not very fine now. Why?
What do you do on the weekend（周末）? It’s boring to watch TV. I don’t like sports. So can you go to the bookstore with me?
Yours,
Sarah
| A．Our math teacher is Mr.Liu. |
| B．Our geography teacher is Mr.Liu. |
| C．How are you? |
| D．And on Friday afternoon we have music and geography lessons. |
| E．Is it difficult for you? |
| F．How do you like geography? |
| G．Because we’ll have a math test tomorrow（明天）morning. |
What would naturalist Charles Darwin, author of 1859’s the Origin of Species, think of today’s pioneering evolutionary (进化的) development? Scientists at the University of Vermont (UVM) have just “designed” a living robot made of living cells on a supercomputer, called “xenobots”.
Unlike traditional robots, an xenobot is a very small robot. Its size is currently smaller than a grain of salt. It’s not made of metal, plastic, or other synthetic(人造的) materials. Rather, it is made from living cells taken from an African frog(青蛙). These robots cure themselves after being cut and they are ALIVE! They are living robots!
The purpose of inventing xenobots is to make them improve our lives, especially we want them to solve problems troubling our planet. There are some future uses of xenobots that have been proposed. Let’s look at some of them!
In the future, scientists may develop xenobots to detect and fight cancer. They are tiny and can go through human bodies. When something is wrong with human bodies, they could receive the order to find the problems in the human body and fight diseases or cancers. With these usages, xenobots would become a revolutionary element in the medical field.
These xenobots aren’t just limited to the medical field. They could also become the saviors of our planet! Due to increased industrial activity over the past few decades, the oceans and other water bodies of the planet are being badly polluted, as waste materials from industries and factories are being recklessly poured into the oceans and nearby water bodies. Thus, water bodies are littered with microplastics, which cannot be easily recycled. Xenobots could help. They could collect or even break down(分解) these microplastics in the oceans and other water bodies. They could clean radioactive material in dangerous places.
The technology of such kind of robots improves amazingly with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). However, some people are worrying about the challenges that xenobots would bring. If this technology could maybe be used in a wrong way? What would happen if the technology was used against the international law? Would xenobots finally take place of human beings? While we still don’t have the answer connected to this brand-new technology, one thing is sure: it is here to help us, and it works!
1. What does the underlined word “detect” in Paragraph 4 mean in this passage?| A．Avoid. | B．Discover. | C．Record. | D．Control. |
① What xenobots are. ② Why scientists invent xenobots.
③ How xenebots could help. ④ What disasters xenobots bring.
| A．①②③ | B．①②④ | C．①③④ | D．②③④ |
| A．They are shaped like African frogs. | B．They could cure patients of their cancers. |
| C．They are designed with the help of Darwin. | D．They could help fight against water pollution. |
| A．confident | B．crazy | C．uncertain | D．worried |
| I think soccer is great. It’s a really exciting and interesting game. My good friends are in our school soccer team and they teach me a lot. I don’t like volleyball. I think it’s boring. Basketball is great. It’s fun playing it with friends. —Dale |
| I really love soccer. I’m a member (成员) of our school soccer team (队) and I play three times a week. I also like basketball and I often play it after school. I don’t like tennis. I think it’s boring. —Bob |
| Bike riding (行车) is my favorite sport. I often go to school by bike. I also like travelling (旅游) by bike and I do it with my dad a lot. It’s great fun and it’s very interesting. I don’t like soccer or basketball. —Gina |
| My favorite sport is volleyball. I also like soccer very much, and I often play it with my friends. I’m not very good at ping-pong and I don’t like it. —Frank |
1. What sport doesn’t Dale like?
| A．Basketball. | B．Soccer. | C．Volleyball. | D．Tennis. |
| A．He doesn’t like soccer. | B．He thinks ping-pong is boring. |
| C．He plays volleyball in his school. | D．He likes basketball and often plays it after school. |
| A．His friends. | B．His brothers. | C．His father. | D．His uncle. |
| A．Dale. | B．Frank. | C．Bob. | D．Gina. |
| A．Four. | B．Three. | C．Two. | D．One. |
【推荐3】Many women have made a difference to science, technology and our daily lives. They have improved our world in many different ways.
Barbie Doll The Barbie Doll was invented by Ruth Handler. Her own daughter is called Barbara. Barbie was introduced to the world at the New York Fair in 1959. The Ken Doll was named after Ruth’s son and was introduced in 1961, two years after Barbie. |
Chocolate Chip Cookie Chocolate chip cookies are a favorite treat for people of all ages. Without the famous woman inventor Ruth Wakefield, the world might never have tasted them. Born in 1905, Wakefield worked as a dietitian(营养学家) after graduating in 1924. |
Baby Carrier When Ann Moore was a nurse during the 1960s in Africa, she saw African mothers carrying their babies on their backs. When Moore came back home to the United States, she and her mother invented a carrier similar to those she had seen in Africa. Then she and her husband formed a company to make the carrier. |
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．She was an African. | B．She used to be a nurse in Africa. | C．She worked as a dietitian during the 1960s in Africa. | D．She once worked in a company making baby carriers. |
| A．the history of some interesting toys | B．some famous women writers |
| C．some products used only by women | D．some inventions made by women |
Have you ever tried to understand something new on your own but found it a bit too difficult in books or on the Internet? Don't be worried一you can get help at Khan Academy（可汗学院）．
Khan Academy is an online learning website created in 2007 by Salman Khan, an American teacher. In order to provide "a free world-class education to anyone anywhere"，Khan offers more than 4,200 free micro lectures（讲座）atkhanacademy.org.
The classes cover fields like mathematics, biology, chemistry and finance. They usually last for just 10 to 15 minutes. Unlike traditional classes, Khan mainly offers courses for students below college level. The classes can also help those who are planning to take the SAT, an exam often required for students who wish to enter a college or university in the US.
So how can you start your learning journey at Khan Academy?
First of all，enter the website with a personal e-mail account．Your personal home page at Khan Academy is designed to help you learn math. You can take a pre-test first to see your level. The academy then suggests exercises at the right level for you. It also allows you to watch videos and improve yourself until you reach level 5一the highest level.
If you are interested in other subjects, click "LEARN" to see all topics on offer. Try "Art History"，for example. This will take you to all the things in that area like text articles, videos and questions. You can also put key words into the search box to see related topics.
Don't worry if you find it difficult to follow the courses in English. The courses have been translated into other languages, such as Chinese. Hundreds of Khan's courses in Chinese can be found on Netease (www. 163. com)，which offers translations of courses from Harvard, Yafe, Oxford，Cambridge and other top universities.
1. The underlined word “ account” in the fourth paragraph probably means“________”.
| A．账户 | B．存款 | C．报告 | D．理由 |
| A．was started by an American teacher |
| B．has a history of over 10 years |
| C．doesn't provide free lectures |
| D．is fit only for college students |
| A．pass the math test | B．learn math at Khan Academy |
| C．design your website | D．write an e-mail to Khan |
| A．The classes at Khan Academy usually last 40 minutes. |
| B．Nothing but videos can be found at Khan Academy. |
| C．You can get courses from top universities on Netease. |
| D．Khan Academy only offers courses in English. |
| A．Online Learning | B．Salman Khan |
| C．College Education | D．Language Courses |
| Storyline (故事情节): A group of clever dogs drive cars to work, play and party. Dates: July 20 ~ July 26 Mon. ~ Fri.: 11:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sat. ~ Sun.: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Place: Children's Theater of Charlotte Duration (持续时间): 70 minutes Ticket Prices: Section A: 170 ~ 190 yuan Section B: 120 ~ 130 yuan Section C: 80 yuan Family packages (家庭套票): 220 yuan for four Section C tickets (11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. shows) Notice: Enjoyed by ages 4 and up  |
1. From the poster (海报), we can know the dogs are________.
| A．stupid | B．dangerous | C．smart | D．valuable |
| A．Six. | B．Seven. | C．Eight. | D．Nine. |
| A．At 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. | B．At 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. |
| C．At 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. | D．At 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. |
| A．75 yuan | B．220 yuan | C．380 yuan | D．480 yuan |
| A．A group of clever dogs drive buses to work, play and party. |
| B．Kids under 4 enjoyed the show very much. |
| C．You must join a family if you watch the play. |
| D．The show will go on for 70 minutes. |
【推荐3】Nancy is a middle school student and she likes animals very much. Last Sunday afternoon, Nancy went to a bookshop to buy an interesting book about animals. There were a lot of people in the bookstore, so Nancy took some books about animals to the reading place to read. She was reading carefully but suddenly she found a short man stole（偷窃）her purse（钱包）and ran out of the shop. Nancy was so worried and she ran after the man quickly. But the man ran faster than Nancy. She couldn’t catch up with him. So she shouted “Stop. Thief!” and asked others for help. Many people saw this and came to help her. The thief was caught at last. She was very happy and thanked the people for helping her. What an unforgettable（难忘的）day she had!
根据短文内容判断正、误。正确的选A，错误的选B。
1. Nancy went to a bookshop last Saturday afternoon.
2. Nancy wanted to buy a book about animals.
3. A tall man stole Nancy’s purse.
4. Nancy ran faster than the thief.
5. Nancy got her purse back at last.
