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When I arrived in Beijing nearly three months ago, the unexpected happened.
Before coming to China's mainland, I had lived in the Asia-Pacific for over three years—South Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan.
When I left Taipei in 2010 for graduate school at home in Canada, I was extremely sad: I
wasn't ready to leave Asia. The day I landed at Montreal's Trudeau Airport, I was determined to go back. Would it be in a year after I finished my program? Two? Surely no longer than three. Eventually, no doubt.
I took a 12-month master's in journalism at Western University (then called the University of Western Ontario), an excellent school in London, Ontario.
Throughout the school year, my body was in Canada; my mind clearly wasn't. After graduating, I worked as a researcher and journalist in Quebec City and Montreal. I was lucky to land a job right out of school. Even though I was back in Canada for over a year, I remained unhappy. I spent much of my time devouring news from China and studying Chinese.
After a year of work, I bought a ticket to Beijing. Finally, after two long years, I would return to Asia. I couldn't be happier. I was thrilled. That is, however, until I arrived.
After embracing the city the first few days—sightseeing and meeting friends--I became a hermit (隐士 ), spending a fair part of each day in the hotel. I didn't want to go out. I didn't want to go out there. I felt sad. I had little energy. What was happening?
I speak Chinese at a low-intermediate (中下）level. My reading ability is pretty good, so
street signs and restaurant menus aren't always a barrier. I've been to China before and lived in the area for years. So what's the problem?
Was I in culture shock? How could this be? Not me. Yes5 me.
I spent my days reading up on local news back home. Quebec--my home province-was in the process of an election campaign.
64. Why was the writer extremely sad when he left for Canada?
A. He missed his life in Asia.
B. He would leave his hometown.
C. It would be hard for him to return to Asia.
D. It would be difficult for him to find a job in Canada.
65. What does the underlined word "devouring" mean in the passage? A. Spreading blindly. B. Reading eagerly.
C. Announcing unexpectedly. D. Leaking intentionally.
66.Before he returned to Asia, the writer_____
A. knew little about China
B. had worked in Canada for one year
C. had studied in Canada for nearly two years
D. couldn't understand restaurant menus in Chinese
67. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Colorful Life. B. A Big Decision.
C. A Tough Adjustment D. A Language Barrier.
Our bedroom has no full-length mirror. There is one at the canteen entrance. I always cherish a secret desire to take a peep before it at myself in a beautiful new dress. However, each time when it comes to the fulfillment, I get seized with such an uneasiness that I literally stagger away—backing out at the critical moment.
At the root of it is my lack of confidence by which I have been enslaved since childhood. It embarrasses me at the mildest flattery(表扬), crushes my utmost efforts to say “No”, and prevents me from asking my parents for one cent more than necessary. Among other things, lack of confidence has wormed its way into my love of piano.
At the age of 14, one Sunday morning, I was woken up by a resounding hymn(洪亮的圣歌). Tracing that call of God into a neighboring church, I found myself deeply attracted by the melody of a piano—something beyond the means of my parents. To make it worse, people say a pianist is supposed to have music in the blood, but I believe I had none from my engineer father and technician mother. For days on end, I kept thinking of nothing else. I had a dream.
It wasn’t a dream after gold, which made some of my close friends to engage in business as self-employed traders or street peddlers. I was sometimes dazzled(眼花缭乱的) by their gold rings or elegant necklaces behind which, however, I seemed to catch sight of skeletons in their cupboards and was frightened away from the craze for fortunate. Out of despair, I retreated into seclusion(独处), lack of confidence weighing heavy on me. I could do nothing but turn to my dream for comfort, for courage to aim high and wish for the impossible. I was convinced that before I could afford anything expensive (to me, it was a piano), I should climb up the academic ladder as high as possible.
For the next nine years, I carefully held back my aspiration for music to keep my quest for learning, especially in English studies. My efforts were so rewarding that I went successfully through high school and college in my hometown. When I received the admission notice for a second degree course at a prestigious university in Beijing, the national capital, tears welled up in my eyes. I knew my command of English was my wealth, for I might make a deal with a pianist who would give me access to his piano in exchange for English lessons. And that has come true!
To this day, whenever I lay my fingers on the snow-white keyboard, ready for a melody, I still feel shy. I am quite aware of my limited music talent, but as a shy dreamer, I have found my way to success.
44. According to the first two paragraphs, we can learn that the writer is __________.
A. helpless B. shy C. honest D. considerate
45. Why did the writer say her desire for the piano was a dream in the third paragraph?
a. Her parents couldn’t afford a piano.
b. Her parents didn’t want her to engage in music.
c. She thought she had no gift for music.
d. She could do nothing but accept the reality.
A. a, b B. c, d C. a, c D. b, d
46. How did the writer make her dream of playing the piano come true?
A. She turned to her friends for financial aid.
B. She taught English in exchange for piano lessons.
C. She was admitted to a university for a second degree course in music.
D. She earned money by doing a part-time job to pay for her piano lessons.
47. What can we learn from the writer’s example?
A. Wealth always comes after a great effort.
B. Confidence is a key factor in success.
C. We should be academically successful before other achievements.
D. We should make every effort to turn a dream into reality.
“Taxi drivers”, said BOBICO staff, “are learning English to support the 2008 bid for the Olympic Games.”
Albert Selmer, a German businessman who speaks good English, was pleasantly surprised during his last trip to Beijing. When he got into a taxi on Chang’ an Avenue, the driver greeted him and asked where he would like to go in English. “This couldn’t be imagined eight years ago when I first visited Beijing,” said Selmer. Selmer wouldn’t have been so surprised, had he known so many people are learning English in this Olympic city.
Eight years ago Beijing failed in its bid for the 2000 Games. One of the reasons was that foreigners found it hard to communicate with Beijing residents (居民), most of whom speak only Chinese. This time, the city is working to improve communication. One great change has happened during Beijing’s preparations ,BOBICO officials are speaking directly in English instead of using interpreter（口译人员）as they did eight years ago.
In addition to BOBICO officials, Beijing residents are looking forward to the 2008 Games by actively learning the foreign languages. Residents are free taught useful expressions, greetings, how to give directions and how to introduce themselves. Shop assistants, bus and taxi drivers and even policemen are learning English. The young taxi driver who surprised the German visitor is probably one of these learners.
The first-stage aim of the “Beijing residents’ English Speaking Plan” started by the city government in August is to popularize English among government staff, taxi drivers, hotel staff and shop assistants. In five years the percentage of Beijing residents who can speak English will be raised to around 30 percent from the present 15 percent.
1. Why was Albert Selmer surprised when he got into the taxi?
A. Because he found the driver served him very well.
B. Because the car didn’t look the same as it did eight years ago.
C. Because the driver was very polite to him.
D. Because the driver could speak English.
2. From this passage we know that _____.
A. the main reason why Beijing failed in its bid for the 2000 Games was that there were so many people in Beijing.
B. Albert Selmer usedn’t to come to China.
C. Beijingers are taking an active part in learning English.
D. Spoken-English is the most important in our daily life.
3. More and more Beijingers are learning English in order to ________.
A. make themselves understood easily while talking to Africans
B. make the English the official language in China
C. match the modern development
D. support the bid for the 2008 Olympics
4. What does the underlined word “free” mean probably?
A. Costing nothing B. Not busy
C. Paying for some money D. Be able to do as one wants
5. If more and more Beijingers can talk with foreigners in English,______.
A. they will learn more about the Olympic Games
B. they will be given a hand in trouble
C. it will help Beijing’s 2008 bid
D. it will be bad for interpreters
“Taxi drivers” ,said BOGC (Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Committee) staff, “are learning English to support the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.”
Albert Selmer, a German businessman who speaks good English, was pleasantly surprised during his latest trip to Beijing. When he got into a taxi on Chang’an Avenue（街）, the driver greeted him and asked where he would like to go—in English! “This couldn’t be imagined eight years ago when I first visited Beijing,” said Selmer. Selmer wouldn’t have been so surprised if he had known many people are learning English in this Olympic city.
Fourteen years ago Beijing failed in its bid（申办）for the 2000 Games. One of the reasons was that foreigners found it hard to communicate with Beijing residents （市民）, most of whom speak only Chinese. This time, the city is working to improve communication.
“One great change has happened during Beijing’s preparation,” BOGO officials are speaking directly in English instead of using interpreters as they did 14 years ago.
In addition to BOGO officials, Beijing residents are looking forward to the 2008 Games by actively learning the foreign language. Free classes offered in a number of Beijing communities are enjoying high attendance. Residents are taught useful expressions, greetings, how to give directions and how to introduce themselves.
Shop assistants, bus and taxi drivers and even policemen are learning English. The young taxi driver who surprised the German visitor is probably one of those learners.
The first-stage aim of the “ Beijing citizens’ English Speaking Plan” started by the city government in August, is to popularize English among government staff, taxi drivers, hotel staff and shop assistants. In five years the percentage of Beijing residents who can speak English will be raised to around 30 percent from the present15 percent.
1．Albert Selmer was surprised when he got into the taxi, because ______.
A．he found the driver served him better.
B．the car didn’t look the same as it did eight years ago.
C．the driver was very polite to him
D．the driver could speak English
2．From the passage we know that ______.
A．the main reason why Beijing failed in its bid for the 2000 Games was that very few people could speak English.
B．Albert Selmer often came to China in recent years.
C．Beijing residents are taking an active part in learning English
D．spoken-English is of great importance in our daily life
3．More and more Beijingers are learning English in order to ______.
A．make themselves understood easily while talking to foreigners
B．make English the official language in China.
C．support the 2008 Olympics
D．match the modern development
4．If more and more Beijingers can communicate with foreigners in English, ______.
A．they will learn more about the Olympic Games
B．they will be treated strangely
C．they will be given a hand while in trouble
D．it will help to hold Beijing’s 2008 Olympics successfully
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