2 . The red star over China is shining brightly on its sixty-fifth birthday. And why is that? There are many reasons. First of all, there is peace and prosperity (繁荣) in China. The country isn’t at war and most Chinese are living _________ and more comfortable lives than at _________ in history. And things will get even better in the future.
The Chinese economy is a world wonder— grow so quickly, so many buildings and so many new businesses. China is now the_________ economic country in the world only next to America. Some believe that China will be Number One _________ the year 2030. What amazing _________! And what does that mean for you? It means that there will be lots of chances for you to do good jobs and to use all of your talents.
The rest of the world has started to take a closer _________ at China and they like what they see. In recent world wide survey, almost seventy percent of the people said they had a “positive image” of China. They thought China is beautiful and they are _________ in what is happening in China.
And it is not only because of economy, _________ Chinese culture. Zhang Ziyi and Gongli are famous all over the world, as well as the movie director Ang Lee. Writers like Gao Xingjian and Ba jin have won international awards. And painters, such as Wu Zuoren are selling their works for record high prices. This _________ China seem pretty cool and it really is!
So happy birthday, China! We are__________ you!
1. A.worse | B.higher | C.faster | D.better |
2. A.some time | B.any time | C.some times | D.every time |
3. A.first | B.second | C.third | D.fourth |
4. 5. A.growth | B.strength | C.power | D.energy |
6. A.look | B.see | C.watch | D.notice |
7. A.excited | B.interested | C.surprised | D.upset |
8. A.also | B.either | C.but | D.neither |
9. A.makes | B.gives | C.takes | D.gets |
10. A.pride of | B.take pride in | C.proud of | D.the pride of |