Question

    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.

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.C

4.B

【解析】

这是一篇记叙文。埃及的一位新闻工作者讲述了在中国执行一个为期10个月的program期间，对中国文化、历史、整个社会特征及改革开放成果的所见、所思和所感。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段中的“During this program offered to African journalists to better understand China and report on some important events, ”可知，在此期间，向非洲记者提供了更好地了解中国和报道一些重要事件的机会。所以作者前往中国的目的是报道相关的事件。故D选项正确。

2.细节理解题。由第三段中的“Most of our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China.”可知，外国人聚会时通常会谈论在中国生活的经历。所以外国人在三里屯聚会时通常会谈论在中国生活的经历。故A选项正确。

3.细节理解题。由第五段中的“The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm El-Sheikh...”可知，我最常去的地方是三亚，因为它和沙姆沙伊赫很相似。所以作者提到沙姆沙伊赫的原因是因为它和三亚有一些共同之处。故C选项正确。

4.推理判断题。由全文尤其是第四段“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”可知，他们帮助我领略了中国古代丰富的文化和多姿多彩的历史，以及过去40年来在政治和经济上的巨大发展。所以通过作者对中国文化、历史、整个社会特征及改革开放成果的所见、所思和所感。可以判断出作者对中国的印象是极其好的，充满着羡慕之情 。故B选项正确。