4 . A group of students and teachers from the U.S recently attended a study tour to Hebei. The students from Muscatine High School are part of a China program that will invite 50,000 American youths to China within five years for exchanges and study. They are the second group from the school. North China’s Hebei Province and the U.S. state of Iowa signed their sister-state relationship in 1983.

On Sunday, Ann Castle, along with 31 classmates and eight teachers, took part in a study tour in Hebei from April 19 to 22, 2024. The students from both schools formed one-on-one friendly partnerships.

Ann Castle visited the home of Zhang Xinyi, a senior student at Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School. Before this, Ann Castle kept herself in learning Chinese Wushu, watching traditional Chinese dances in a park, and trying popular Chinese food. In Zhang’s bedroom, the two girls found many common topics of interest. Pipa, a traditional Chinese musical instrument particularly attracted Castle’s attention. “This instrument has been in China for 2,000 years. It’s similar to a guitar but a bit harder to learn,” Zhang told her. After Castle expressed her willing to have a try, Zhang helped her put on the pipa fingernails and shared some playing techniques. Soon, the sound of pipa filled the room. They also tasted tea and desserts, looked through family photo albums, and shared stories about their families. Everything looked so beautiful. “They’ve been very warm-hearted and friendly. It’s been an unforgettable experience,” said Castle.

Teachers and students from Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School prepared a welcome concert for the Americans filled with Chinese elements. The American students also learned an ancient Chinese poem, practiced ping pong, made dumplings, planted friendship trees and visited the Great Wall. Colin Millage, a student from America, said having a tree together with his Chinese friend is more than a friendship between them. It is a friendship between the two nations.

“We hoped the students from both countries would have enough opportunity to communicate with and affect each other during the period of just over three days,” said Liu Feng, the headteacher from China. According to Scott Castle, the headteacher from America, several meetings were especially held to choose the exchange students “I have great hope for the future with these kids and the kids they’ve been working with.”

1. You can read the passage from the following ways except ________.

A．

B．

C．

D．

2. How many members from America attended the study tour to Hebei this time?

A．50,000.

B．31.

C．32.

D．40.

3. What can you know from the underlined sentences in Paragraph 3?

A．Ann Castle has interest in Chinese culture and prepared for the study tour.

B．Ann Castle is good at traditional Chinese musical instrument, pipa.

C．Ann Castle and Zhang have all the same interests.

D．Ann Castle and Zhang have already been good friends for a long time time.

4. What can we know from the last Paragraph?

A．Every American student has the chance for the study trip to Hebei.

B．Both China and the U.S pay attention to the exchange activity.

C．The students don’t have enough opportunity to communicate with each other.

D．The period of just over three days for the tour is too short for the students.

5 . Growing up in the US, I always wanted to experience different culture. The chance came when I was 15. After a few months of planning and preparing, I was ready to spend the second term of my first year of senior high school (高中) as an exchange (交换) student in Australia.

The city I stayed in was Perth. When I arrived at the airport, the family I would stay with was waiting for me there. At the school, students had to wear school uniforms (校服), and we couldn’t wear jewelry (首饰). Luckily, everything went well. The teachers were nice and the students were friendly.

The most exciting time of my term in Australia was with 41 other exchange students from different countries. We all cried on our last day. We packed (打包) our things, exchanged e-mail addresses and said goodbye to each other.

I really learned a lot from my exchange experience.

1. When did the writer go to Australia as an exchange student?

A．In his first year of primary school.

B．In his last year of primary school.

C．In his first year of senior high school.

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The writer went to Perth by plane.

B．The writer went to Perth with his parents.

C．The writer arrived in Perth a day before the new school term started.

3. How was the writer’s new school in Australia?

A．It allowed students to wear jewelry.

B．It had friendly students and nice teachers.

C．It had no rules (规则) about what students should wear.

4. What didn’t the writer and the other exchange students do on the last day in Australia?

A．They packed their things.

B．They took photos at the school.

C．They said goodbye to each other.

5. What’s the best title for this passage?

A．Schools in Australia

B．Traveling in Australia

C．My experience as an exchange student

8 .

Pakistani (巴基斯坦人) Hidayat Ullah, 29, is studying for his PhD degree in biochemistry at Dalian Medical University in Dalian, Liaoning province, and has found studying and living in China to be pleasant. “China is like our second homeland. People here are quite friendly and supportive,” he said.

In the first year working in a lab in Dalian, Ullah published a research paper in the famous international biochemistry magazine Molecules. His article has been cited (引用) many times, which makes him well known in his field. His second research paper will come out soon.

Ullah attributes (归因于)   his achievements to the highly-developed skills he got at the lab and great support from the teachers, his Chinese partners, and international classmates he has ever met.

“Dalian Medical University is famous in my country for medical studies. I am very thankful that the China government scholarship helped me to realize my dream of studying here,” he said.

The university began receiving international students in English medical education in 2004. Now over 1,200 international students from 81 countries are studying here, including 97 from Pakistan. With a growing number of graduates from 119 countries, the university continues to receive students who are trying to achieve a high-quality medical education in English.

Ullah arrived in Dalian in 2019. During a connecting flight through Urumqi, Xinjiang, he felt the hospitality of the Chinese people. “I couldn’t imagine that a stranger at the airport would buy water for me, even invite me for lunch, when he knew I couldn’t pay by mobile phone,” he recalled. “My first feeling of China was really great.”

Ullah plans to continue his academic journey as a postdoctoral (博士后) in China to get more research experience. He also encourages international students to consider coming to China for their studies, citing the support he has received throughout his time there.

1. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?

A．Ullah studied biology in Pakistan.	B．Ullah has been in China since 2004.
C．Ullah enjoys his stay in China.	D．Ullah is good at writing stories.

2. How many Pakistani students are studying in Dalian Medicine University now?

A．81.

B．97.

C．119.

D．1200.

3. Which is the closest meaning to the underlined word “hospitality” in Paragraph 6?

A．Humor.

B．Courage.

C．Friendliness.

D．Cleverness.

4. What is Ullah probably going to do according to the passage?

A．Go on doing medical research in China.

B．Work as a teacher in Dalian Medical University.

C．Travel around the world to get more experience.

D．Encourage his whole family to move to China.

9 . Usually it takes university students 3 years to get their degree (学位) in the UK. But language students need 4 years. They usually spend the third year abroad—they go to a country where the language they are learning is spoken. They can either work or study there. In this way, they can put what they have learnt in class into practice.

During their year abroad, students get a completely new experience. Many try to find other students to live with and some live with host families.

They can not only learn the language, but also come to understand the culture, the people, and the traditions of the country. That is an important part of language learning.

Ellen Rothnie, a student of French, spent her year abroad in Paris, France. She taught English in a language school. “Teaching my own language makes me understand what works and what doesn’t in language learning,” Ellen said. “And my students are also my friends. They show me how people speak and live in the country. That’s helpful in improving my French.”

The year abroad is great fun but can also be very stressful (压力大的), because students have to build a life in a new country alone. But once the students settle into (适应) their new way of life, it becomes easier and many would describe their year abroad as one of the greatest experiences of their lives.

1. Language students in a UK university spend their ________ year abroad.

A．first

B．second

C．third

D．fourth

2. The underlined word “That” refers to (指的是) “________”.

A．Learning the language of a country

B．Practising what one has learnt at university

C．Living with a host family in a foreign country

D．Understanding a country’s culture, people and traditions

3. While in Paris, Ellen Rothnie ________.

A．lived with her friends	B．studied in a university
C．lived with a host family	D．worked in a language school

4. Who helped Ellen Rothnie improve her French in Paris?

A．Her students.

B．Her teachers.

C．Her classmates.

D．Her host family.

5. The writer may agree that ________.

A．everyone should learn a foreign language

B．one year abroad is good for language students

C．more students need to go to Paris to learn French

D．university students should get more than one degree

10 . University offers young people a lot of exciting opportunities (机会)—such as staying in bed all morning, eating terrible food and finding out how to use a washing machine!

But that’s not all! Many students might also be able to take part in a student exchange program. They are going to study abroad during their course, usually for a term or a year.

These programs are much more than a holiday—here are just a few of the benefits (好处).

①       .

People from across the world take part in exchange programs—you might even meet some you like! Meeting people from different places and with different views is a good way to learn more about the world. Some of the people you meet could become friends for life, while others might work with you in the future.

②

Companies are always looking for people with knowledge of other languages, and studying abroad is a great way to improve these skills. It will also allow you to experience another culture, adding to your global knowledge. And this is another thing that should look good on your resume (简历) after you finish your studies.

③

The experience could even help you change yourself. Living in a new country is not always easy, but you will learn a lot about yourself—and life—in challenging situations. Overcoming these challenges might make you better at solving problems on your own. And these are also things you could tell future bosses about.

Fun

Of course, going abroad is not only about education or getting a job—it’s about enjoying your young years. It’s a great time to use your freedom to try and experience new things!

1. How long do the student exchange programs usually last according to the passage?

A．Three or four months.	B．Six to twelve months.
C．More than a year.	D．At least two years.

2. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 5 refer to?

A．Studying abroad.	B．Meeting foreign people.
C．Making friends with your foreign classmates.	D．Getting a part-time job.

3. Match the title with each part.
        a . New food       b. Personal skills   c. Language and culture     d. New people e. Difficulties

A．①-a②-b ③-c	B．①-b ②-c ③-d
C．①-d ②-c③-b	D．①-d ②-c ③-e

4. Who has more chance to get a job according to the passage?

A．Tom, a top student who graduated from a famous university.

B．Jack, an energetic man who is good at sports.

C．Jenny, a careful and good-looking lady

D．Lucas, a man who knows 2 foreign languages well.

5. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of studying abroad according to the passage?

A．Making new friends.	B．Having working experience.
C．Improving personal abilities.	D．Enjoying young age.