When the clock struck midnight on February 23, my flight left the Egyptian capital Cairo heading for Beijing. I was about to start a 10-month program organized by China’s Public Diplomacy Association.
During this program offered to African journalists to better understand China and report on some important events, one being the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in September, I gained a lot of knowledge regarding the culture, history, and features of this vast society.
Upon arrival, I first sought out the Egyptian community in Beijing, and met two journalists from my country who worked for Xinhua News Agency and China Global Television Network. Our gathering point was an Egyptian coffee shop in Sanlitun, a well-known meeting place for foreigners in Beijing. Most of our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China. Indeed, I was able to begin understanding the country through their stories. Plus, through those friends I expanded my circle.
I also struck up a relationship with some Chinese journalists while participating in activities with my African peers. They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China, as well as the massive developments over the last 40 years, both politically and economically
During my stay, I traveled to nine provinces and visited masses of cities. The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm El-Sheikh, one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations, located on the Red Sea in Egypt.
Shanghai will also last in my memory. I discover that this city is not only distinguished for business deals, but has a colorful history illustrated by its fantastic museum, which tells the story of how Shanghai’s importance grew in the 19th century.
When walking in Beijing or any of the other cities I visited, I always felt history mixed with signs of modernity, mirroring four decades of hard work. I recorded many aspects of my life in china.
1.Why did the writer come to China?
A. Working for Xinhua News Agency. B. Visiting some famous cities.
C. Expanding his circle of friends. D. Covering important events.
2.What do foreigners usually do when meeting in Sanlitun?
A. Talk about their life experiences. B. just have a drink in a coffee shop.
C. Share stories in their own countries. D. Participate in activities
3.Which of the following is the reason for the writer’s mentioning Sharm El-Sheikh?
A. He missed his hometown.
B. It is a famous tourist destination.
C. It has something in common with Sanya.
D. It is located in Egypt.
4.Which word can best describe the writer’s impression of China?
A. Dissatisfying. B. Awesome.
C. Moving. D. Horrible.
Who says only big cities can be beautiful and charming? The world is full of really eye-catching and fascinating villages and small towns － you’ll find some of the most interesting in the list below:
Places | Descriptions |
Alberobello
| Alberobello, in southeastern Italy, features perhaps the best examples of a kind of dry stone hut with a conical (圆锥的) roof. These modest traditional huts are great examples of ancient building techniques, even though these constructions aren’t more than a few centuries old. |
Reine
| As a part of the Lofoten archipelago in northern Norway, Reine is one of the most beautiful and welcoming places in the north of the Arctic Circle. Surprisingly, mild weather means that locals and travelers alike can take full advantage of the impressive surroundings, whether that means hiking, or admiring the scenery and the unique Fishermen’s huts. |
Eze
| Eze is a breathtakingly beautiful place, located on the French Riviera. Rising 1, 400 feet above the sea, it overlooks the coasts and offers amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea. In addition to its location, Eze features a certain medieval (中世纪的) charm, thanks to its many well-preserved centuries-old buildings. Not surprisingly, the fairy-tale village was a favorite of Walt Disney’s |
Tulou Clusters
| Fujian Tulou is largely made up of the clay buildings in Yongding County and Nanjing County in the southwest Fujian Province. The Nanjing Tulou Cluster consists of 3 parts－Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, Yuchanglou and Taxia Village, Roughly Nanjing Tulou Cluster is about 160km west of Xiamen and takes one and half hours’ drive from Xiamen Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster consisits of 5 clay buildings, with a square tulou at the center and circled by 4 circular tulous, forming a pretty pattern of so called “four dishes with one soup” |
1.Which country may suit you best for a visit if you are a fishing-lover?
A. Italy. B. Norway.
C. France. D. China
2.Which of the following makes Tianluokeng Tulou Clusters attractive?
A. Its building material. B. Its location.
C. Its number of clay buildings. D. Its architectural shape and design
3.What can we learn about the places mentioned in the text?
A. They all feature well-preserved traditional buildings.
B. They are all situated in wealthy developed countries.
C. They are all places providing visual feasts for tourists.
D. They are all small towns with fascinating scenery and mild weather.
假设你是高三学生李华，你的美国外教John对你们将在5月4日举行的成人仪式很感兴趣，请你用英语给他写一封邮件，邀请他参加此次活动。内容包括:
1. 活动叶间和地点;
2. 活动内容;
3. 活动意义。
参考词汇：成人仪式 coming - of - age ceremony
注意：1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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Yours,
Li Hua
下面是一段短文，请你对其进行修改。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
As was reported that there was an accident at a corner of the Roman Street in this morning. A car ran into a truck and fortunately, nobody got injured. Who will be responsible for an accident is still under investigation. What the police should do now is that they must find out what led the accident. They said it was difficult of them to judge because how the accident happened was not clear. Perhaps the reason was that the driver was too tiring to stop the car in time. The driver didn't admit the fact that he is driving too fast at the turning. The police doubted that what he said was true and decided to make a farther investigation.
阅读下面短文，在空格处填入1个适当的单词或使用括号中词语的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
The University of Cambridge 1. (use) scores on gaokao as part of its admission criteria for Chinese students for several years, according to its official Weibo account.
However, it does not admit students simply based on 2. test scores. In addition to top scores on gaokao, Chinese 3. (apply ) also need to meet English language requirements, participate in an interview 4. take a subject-specific written admission assessment.
Internet users have 5. (broad ) welcomed the move, 6. (say )this is a blessing for Chinese students 7. want to enter the university, though the requirement 8. (set) high, reported China Daily
Stephen Toope, vice-chancellor of the university, said the reason for accepting gaokao scores is that Cambridge wants as much information as possible 9. (evaluate) possible candidates.
“Global universities must seek connection, communication and collaboration if we wish to see changes that will make the world a better place for everyone,” he said 10. March during a visit to Peking University.
I feel that I was blessed by an Angel not long ago. I was out in town with my husband. We live in a ______ town. Because of the cold，my ______ shrunk，causing my anniversary ring to ______. I didn’t notice this until we got home. I became ______ ill ached all over. I thought my husband was going to have a heart attack.
Although it is a material item, it is yet very ______. He went out and retraced our _____ to where we came back．I called the stores we were in and no one ______ it in. I thought it was ______ for sure．
Well，at around midnight last night，our dogs went mad. We have a sunroom ______ to our home．The door to that is usually ______. But that night, we left it unlocked．My all-terrain motor scooter(小型摩托车)was ______ out there．In its basket was a ring box…holding my ring! Along with the ring was a diamond circle．
There was also a ______ that told the story of this stranger ______ the ring and recognizing the work, as it is a piece made particularly. The person then went to the jeweler and ____about finding the ring. The jeweler is a friend of mine so she gave her my ______ and the town is so small，we are ______ to find．The stranger who found the ring ______ the ribbon(丝线)in the store in order to keep the ring around the finger when it is ______ out. And then also left a gift card for us to take our family out to the movies as a Christmas gift. The note was ______ “Santa’s Elf(小精灵)”. My friend is keeping her lips ______ about whom it was．
1.A. modern B. small C. big D. developed
2.A. ring B. hand C. brain D. finger
3.A. fall off B. 1eave behind C. break down D. go away
4.A. firmly B. formally C. identically D. physically
5.A. valuable B. challenging C. memorable D. beneficial
6.A. footprints B. steps C. streets D. directions
7.A. took B. pressed C. turned D. counted
8.A. gone B. stolen C. changed D. transformed
9.A. adapted B. attached C. exposed D. held
10.A. open B. abandoned C. closed D. locked
11.A. made B. parked C. repaired D. destroyed
12.A. slogan B. advertisement C. note D. announcement
13.A. handling B. exploring C. finding D. chasing
14.A. explained B. complained C. wondered D. argued
15.A. phone number B. photo C. mailbox D. name
16.A. difficult B. easy C. incredible D. complex
17.A. purchased B. tore C. sold D. borrowed
18.A. warm B. rainy C. foggy D. cold
19.A. called B. written C. signed D. noticed
20.A. tight B. painted C. secret D. clear
