题目内容
I came to study in the USA a year ago. Yet I did not know the real American society until I injured in an accident, because after the accident I had to see a doctor and go to court(法院).
After the accident, my roommate called a doctor for me. I was very grateful and decided to repay him one day. But the next day, he asked me to pay him $200 for what he had done. I was very surprised. He had a good reason to charge me, he said. ①And if I wanted to collect money from the person who was responsible(负责)for my injury, I'd have to have a good lawyer. And only a good doctor can help me get a good lawyer.②Now that he had helped me find a good doctor, it was only fair that I should pay him.
But every time I went to see the doctor, I had to wait about 50 minutes. He would see two or three patients at the same time, and often stop treating one so as to see another, yet he charged me $115 each time. The final examination report was only ten lines, and it cost me $215.
My lawyer was all smiles the first time we met. But after that he avoided seeing me at all. He knew very well the other party was responsible for the accident, yet he hardly did anything. He simply waited to collect his money. He was so irresponsible that I decided not to ask for him again. And he made me pay him $770.
Now I had to act as my own lawyer. Because of my inexperience, I told the insurance company(保险公司)the date I was leaving America. Knowing that, they played for time, and I left without getting a cent.
My experiences taught me two things about America: Firstly, in America money is everything. It is more important than friendship, honor or professional morality. Secondly, foreigners are still being unfairly treated. So when we talk about America, we should see both its good and bad sides.
1.The writer 's roommate offered to help him because .
A. he thought it was a chance to make some money
B. he felt sorry for the writer
C. he knew the doctor was a very good one
D. he wanted the writer to have a good lawyer
2.A good doctor is necessary for the writer to .
A. be properly treated
B. talk with the person responsible for the accident
C. become healthy before he leaves America
D. finally get the responsible party to pay for his injury
3.The underlined word "charge" in this passage means " ".
A. be responsible B. be careful
C. ask for money D. get an answer
What is a Chinatown? Is it a town in China? Of course not! The Chinatown is a part of a town area with a large number of Chinese residents(居民),usually outside China. Chinatowns are throughout the world, including those in East Asia, Southeast Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe. The biggest one is in New York. It is a good place to go.
Shopping in the Chinatown is fun. You can find lots of things there. Most of them are made in China.①Mott Street is the best place to shop because things there are not very expensive. |
The Chinatown has more than 200 restaurants. You can enjoy traditional Chinese food there. New Silver Palace Restaurant is one of the best Chinese restaurants. |
Living in the Chinatown is comfortable. You can find hospitals, banks, libraries and supermarkets there. In some schools, students must study Chinese. Many overseas(海外的) Chinese send their children to these schools.② They want their children to learn more about China and its culture. |
1.The Chinatown is a living area .
A. in China B. in a foreign country
C. in the countryside D. in a shopping mall
2.New York in the United States has Chinatown in the world.
A. the smallest B. the largest
C. the funniest D. the most boring
3. is the best place to shop because things there are not very expensive.
A. South America B. Europe
C. East Asia D. Mott Street
4.In New York, you can go to New Silver Palace Restaurant to .
A. eat Chinese-style food B. borrow magazines
C. have Western food D. see a doctor
5.Many overseas Chinese want their children to .
A. live in a foreign country
B. know something about Chinatowns
C. read books in Chinese language
D. learn more about China and its culture