London’s Chinese community(社区) dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese sailors moved to the city to work in Limhouse, east London. As time went on, other Chinese people came to this area and Limhouse began to be known as “Chinatown”. However London’s Chinese community remained very small for many years: at the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Chinese people in Britain.

After the Second World War, many farmers in Hong Kong lost their jobs and came to London. As Limhouse had been almost destroyed during the war, they settled(定居) in different area—a part of central London near Leicester Square. This area is now what Londoners call Chinatown.

At first, the new immigrants (移民) found it difficult to get jobs. In the 1950s, however, a small Chinese restaurant opened in London. Many British people visited it and said that Chinese food was wonderful! Suddenly, Chinese restaurants and take-aways started opening in every part of the city. Instead of too little work, the new Chinese immigrants now found that they had too much! They worked as cooks, managers or waiters. Most of them enjoyed their lives and arranged their friends and relatives to join them from overseas.

As time went by, London’s Chinese community became more and more successful. The sons and daughters of the original restaurant workers studied and worked very hard. And most went on to get highly paid jobs. Many Chinese families left Chinatown and moved to the more expensive outskirts. Chinatown, however, is still as lively as ever.

1.Why did many Chinese immigrants come to London in 1950s?

A. Because it was easy for them to get jobs there.

B. Because Limhouse had been almost destroyed during the war.

C. Because many British people enjoyed Chinese food.

D. Because their children could study there and get well-paid jobs.

2.Where is London’s Chinatown now?

A. In the east of London

B. In Limhousse

C. Not far from Leicester Square.

D. Outside the city

3.The word “outskirts” in this passage probably means a place ______.

A. in the village

B. far away from the city

C. in the city center

D. in the outer areas of the city

完形填空,

先通读短文,掌握其大意,然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案,并将其标号填入题前括号内。

There are many kinds of pollution around us, air pollution, soil pollution ,noise pollution and light pollution. They are bad our health in many ways.

Burning gas, oil and coal creates air pollution .It can cause sore eyes and ________problems.

With the increase of pollution and the development of industry, litter is everywhere .It makes our environment dirty. People put lots of rubbish in the land. Farmers use too many ________ in the fields .They destroy the soil .So soil pollution has become serious.

Noise pollution can make people ________ .For example, people may lose their hearing if they work in a ________ place for a long time. Too much noise can cause high blood pressure ________.

Working for a long time in strong, changeable light ________ cause some kinds of illnesses. It makes people feel ________ and is especially bad for the eyes.

With ________ pollution, our planet will become greener and our health will be better. Let’s be greener people.

1.A. as well as B. for example C. such like D. such as

2.A. for B. in C. to D. at

3.A. breaths B. breathe C. breathing D. breathed

4.A. chemical B. chemistry C. chemicals D. chemist

5.A. blind B. deaf C. black D. lame

6.A. noise B. quiet C. noisy D. noisily

7.A. also B. or C. either D. as well

8.A. may B. should C. must D. need

9.A.comfortable B.terrible C.terribly D.comfortably

10.A. little B. a little C. fewer D. less

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