The label(标签), Made in China, is one that is becoming increasing common in shopping centers all over the world.
In the United States, shoppers at Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest retailer(零售商), have a wide selection of products mostly produced in China. The large amount of Chinese imports have created a large selection of goods in other countries as people begin to buy more and more products made in China. These goods are even widely available in other Asian nations, where Chinese-made goods are quite popular. Chinese brand names are also becoming more well-known outside China.
When Chinese Americans visit family and friends in their homeland, gifts from the U.S. are a must. But TVs and fashionable clothes aren't rare any more, and anything 'Made in China' shouldn’t be considered in any case.
"When I decide to visit my family members in China, I will have a big headache. What should I buy for them? They may not all speak English, but everyone in China knows those three words," a Chinese American said. "When they see the label 'Made in China,' they will think, 'Why do you send me this?' "
The development of China has surprised the world with its growth. As a result, the other countries are beginning to try to reduce Chinese goods with the use of taxes(税)and import restrictions. However, the development on the Chinese economy still affects the world in many ways.
1.Around the world, the products made in China are ________ in the shopping malls.
A.unwelcome B.expensive C.popular D.rare
2.What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “brand” in the second paragraph?
A.品牌 B.明星 C.生产地 D.树枝
3.Why do Chinese Americans usually have a headache if they come back to China?
A.Because their Chinese friends can not speak English.
B.Because their friends will be unhappy if the gifts are made in China.
C.Because they should give their friends rare gifts.
D.Because they should give their friends fashionable gifts.
4.How do other countries try to reduce the Chinese goods in their own countries?
A.By developing the qualities of their own products.
B.By telling their shoppers not to buy Chinese goods.
C.By importing more Chinese goods.
D.By using taxes and import restrictions.
5.From the passage, we can know that________.
A.products made in China are more and more popular all over the world
B.TVs and fashionable clothes are ideal gifts for Chinese people
C.everyone in China can speak English
D.the other governments don’t welcome any Chinese goods
List of the 85th Oscar Award winners announced Sunday in Los Angeles, America:
Awards Winners Films
Best Actor Daniel Day-Lewis Lincoln
Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence Silver Linings Playbook
Best Supporting Actor Christoph Waltz Django Unchained
Best Supporting Actress Anne Hathaway Les Miserables
Best Directing Ang Lee Life of Pi
1.Where was the 85th Oscar Awards presentation held?
A.In Nanjing B.In New York C.In Los Angeles D.In London
2.Which film was directed by the winner of this year’s Best Director?
A.Lincoln B.Life of Pi C.Ang Lee D.Les Miserables
“I can’t believe what I’m hearing!” I thought to myself. Jeff was the last candidate (候选人)for president of Student Council. My best friend Tony came to me and said, “I’m sorry, Mike. I really thought you should be 1 .”
Later that day, I happened to pass Jeff in the dining room. I offered him a 2 “Congratulations” and walked to my usual table. To my surprise, Jeff put his plate beside mine.
“I’m, er…I’m just wondering if you would …consider coming to work on my team,” he said 3 . “You are really smart, and you would be a great manager.”
“I don’t think so,” I replied, feeling unsure.
“Well, if you change your mind, we are meeting tomorrow,” he said before moving to another table.
All that night, I thought about the offer from Jeff. Maybe being a part of the election process(选举过程) would give me a 4 to make important changes at our school. I decided to join them.
My first goal was to 5 an attractive advertisement. Within a few days, we designed a poster with Jeff’s pictures showing him in a number of activities. No one could walk through any hallway 6 passing Jeff’s smiling face.
My next step was to 7 which new activities students would like to have at our school. Many of them wanted a chess club and a volleyball team.
With the information I had collected, Jeff met with the headmaster. The headmaster 8 to add these activities to our school program.
An eighth grader said, “It’ll be like attending a new school with Jeff as president.”
Hearing these words made my heart filled with 9 . I had wanted to become president of Student Council to make a difference. I achieved that and more by working as a member of Jeff’s team. He became the most popular candidate and I was large part of his 10 . The fact that it has made a difference in other people’s lives is the real prize. What a great feeling!
1. A.heard B.chosen C.invited D.followed
2. A.polite B.loud C.warm D.cheerful
3. A.proudly B.quickly C.nervously D.regretfully
4. A.suggestion B.chance C.message D.change
5. A.print B.invent C.create D.send
6. A.with B.by C.through D.without
7. A.carry out B.try out C.work out D.find out
8. A.agreed B.wanted C.expected D.asked
9. A.pride B.surprise C.patience D.hope
10. A.luck B.spirit C.life D.success
— I am very worried about tomorrow’s chemistry test. I’ m afraid I can’t pass this time.
— ! I’m sure you’ll make it.
A.No problem B.Don’t mention it C.That’s right D.Cheer up
— Hello, this is Tina speaking. Is that Sam?
— Sorry, he isn’t here at the moment. ?
A.Can I take a message B.What are you saying to Sam
C.May I speak to Sam D.Who’s that speaking?
The newspaper says if more underground lines next year, it will be much easier for people to travel around Nanjing.
A.will be finished B.have finished C.are finishing D.are finished