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.

B. 根据短文内容和所给中文提示,在空白处写出单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。

Debbie and Simon looked up as an old lady got into their office. The lady looked at them both quickly, and then walked over to Debbie. Debbie greeted (接待) her1.(礼貌地).

Simon was a little sad and took some papers over to the fax machine. Chris, a member of staff from 2.(法国), was standing there.

“What’s up, Simon? You don’t look very happy.”

“Customers in all parts of the world always like Debbie better than me. I 3.(很少) have them. I can’t understand it.”

“I can. 4.(是否)or not you can do this well depends on the way you communicate. Communicating is not just about speaking. Body language is important, too.”

“Body language?”

“I mean your gestures (姿势) and the 5.(表情)on your face. Your look communicates things as well as your words.

“The way you look at people doesn’t give them a good impression, Simon. You often rest your head on your hand. You look down. You never smile. But look at Debbie. She holds her head up. She looks at people’s 6.(眼睛). She smiles before speaking to them. That’s why they go to her for help, and not you.”

After that, Simon tried to improve his body language. He sat up and smiled at people. This seemed to 7. (起作用). Minutes later, a beautiful girl got into the office. She looked at Debbie and then Simon. Without thinking 8. (两次), she went to Simon and gave him a big smile. A few moments later, she left, still smiling.

Chris came over at once and said, “Well done, Simon. I’m so 9.(骄傲)of you. You’ve already made a good impression on her.”

“That was my 10. (妹妹) ,” said Simon. “She came to remind me that tomorrow is her birthday.”

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