Question

【题目】 An American asks on his own Twitter. “Why do you like living in China?” Let’s read the answers from people around the world.

A traveler from Italy: I have travelled to many countries, they are good places for short stays, but China is better for permanent residence.

A French writer: Different kinds of cultures make China look like an endless book.

An English bus driver: Most people follow the rules on the road, and taxis are very cheap and the driver don't take you around.

An Australia businessman: Life is so convenient that your phone can help you with anything.

A teacher from Canada: Most people have good relationships. They are easier to communicate with.

A volunteer from Japan: Chinese people are ready to help others. People around me make me feel like I am a helpful man.

An American cook: The delicious food is served on time and you don’t need to pay more money for the service. However, it isn't the same as in America.

An actor form Russia: Traffic (交通) run to all over the world. The high-speed trains can take you anywhere.

An Indian reporter: You don't need to worry about going out in the middle of the night.

A student from Korea: You can find a place to eat 24 hours a day.

Foreign people have found the reasons to stay in China, do the Chinese who think foreign countries are better have new understanding?

【1】What do the bold words “permanent residence” probably mean in Chinese?

A.暂时居住B.出差C.度假D.永久居住

【2】According to the volunteer from Japan, we can infer Chinese people are .

A.warm-heartedB.hard-workingC.carefulD.serious

【3】Which of the following does the writer mention about China?

① food ② traditional art ③ relationship ④ education ⑤ culture

A.①②③B.②④⑤C.①③⑤D.③④⑤

【4】How does the writer show us foreigners like living in China?

A.By listing numbersB.By giving examples.

C.By telling storiesD.By giving definitions (定义)

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】A

【3】C

【4】B

【解析】

本文以列举外国人对中国的看法，来证明世界各地的外国人喜欢在中国居住。

【1】词句猜测题。根据上文I have travelled to many countries, they are good places for short stays, but China is better for permanent residence. 我去过很多国家，他们是短期逗留的好地方，但中国更适合...。由but可知与short stays“短期逗留”意思相反，所以意思应是“永久居住”，故选D。

【2】推理判断题。warm-hearted热心的；hard-working工作努力的； careful认真地；serious严肃的，根据上文Chinese people are ready to help others. People around me make me feel like I am a helpful man. 中国人愿意帮助别人。我周围的人让我觉得我是一个乐于助人的人。可知中国人是热心的，故选A。

【3】细节理解题。根据上文An American cook: The delicious food is served on time and you don’t need to pay more money for the service. 一位美国厨师：美味的食物是准时供应的，你不需要为这项服务支付更多的钱。可知作者提到了美食； A teacher from Canada: Most people have good relationships. They are easier to communicate with. 来自加拿大的一位老师：大多数人都有很好的关系。他们更容易沟通。可知作者提到了人与人之间的关系； A French writer: Different kinds of cultures make China look like an endless book. 法国作家：不同的文化使中国看起来像一本永无止境的书。可知作者提到了中国文化，故选C。

【4】推理判断题。根据上文Let’s read the answers from people around the world. 让我们来读世界各地人们的答案。通读全文，可知作者运用举例子的方法来证明外国人喜欢在中国居住。故选B。