For many foreigners. Chinatowns give them their first impression (印象) of China. What are Chinatowns like in their eyes? Three foreign writers share their stories.

LIFESTYLE

Jordon Shinn, 28, US

In a local public park, groups of middle-aged Chinese women dance in rows in loud music. Next to the big lake, some people are playing different instruments, like guitar, violin and erhu. Two women sing along to the music in Cantonese(粤 语).

At that time, I feel like I am in a public park in China.

LIFESTYLE

Jordon Shinn, 28, US

In a local public park, groups of middle-aged Chinese women dance in rows in loud music. Next to the big lake, some people are playing different instruments, like guitar, violin and erhu. Two women sing along to the music in Cantonese(粤 语).

At that time, I feel like I am in a public park in China.

FOOD

Murray Wenzel, 29, Australia

Almost every big city in Australia has a Chinatown. Chinatown in Brisbane is full of restaurants, just like Beijing. But the food is quite different from “real” Chinese meals.

Both of fortune cookies and prawn crackers ( 薯 片 ) are in every Chinatown restaurant. But I seldom saw them in Beijing.

FOOD

Murray Wenzel, 29, Australia

Almost every big city in Australia has a Chinatown. Chinatown in Brisbane is full of restaurants, just like Beijing. But the food is quite different from “real” Chinese meals.

Both of fortune cookies and prawn crackers ( 薯 片 ) are in every Chinatown restaurant. But I seldom saw them in Beijing.

BUILDING

Hani N. Khan. 26. Singapore

When you walk into Singapore, you can see different signs ( 招牌) in Chinese everywhere. Three-floor houses stand along the streets. They are like the qilou buildings found in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. In the past, homeowners would live on the upper floors. They would run a small shop on the ground floor.

BUILDING

Hani N. Khan. 26. Singapore

When you walk into Singapore, you can see different signs ( 招牌) in Chinese everywhere. Three-floor houses stand along the streets. They are like the qilou buildings found in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. In the past, homeowners would live on the upper floors. They would run a small shop on the ground floor.

1.How many people are sharing ideas about Chinatown?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

2.Where does Jordon come from?

A. China B. America C. Australia D. Singapore

3.What does Murray think of the Chinatown in Australia?

A. Something is different. B. Every city has a Chinatown.

C. Chinese women are interesting. D. There are many qilou buildings

4.What does the underlined word “upper” mean?

A. Low B. Top C. Front D. Back

5.What is the best title of the passage?

A. How to go to Chinatowns. B. A Chinatown in Singapore.

C. Good places to visit in Chinatown. D. Chinatowns in foreigners’ eyes.

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