【题目】Chinese buyers used to prize foreign brands, thinking that products made by American or European companies are of higher quality(质量) than Chinese ones. Increasingly, that’s no longer the case.

Chinese people born before 1985 generally think that foreign brands are better than Chinese ones, billionaire William Li told Business Insider during a recent interview on CCTV 9. But for who were born after 1985, it is a different picture.

“When I first went to the United Kingdom in 1997, I thought that the difference between China and Europe was quite big,” Li said. “But for those born in the 1990s, when they visit Europe or the US, they do not think there is a big difference.”

The change in thinking among Chinese buyers is showing up in many markets in China where western companies used to control. A study by Credit Suisse published in March found that young Chinese buyers are increasingly showing a home brand bias.”

More than 90% of young Chinese buyers would prefer to buy home appliance brands, according to the study. Meanwhile, home companies producing food, drinks, or personal care products increased their share of the market by 3, 3% over the last ten years to nearly 70%.

“Chinese buyers, especially the younger ones, don’t just believe that foreign brands are better. Right now, Chinese buyers think China is good and ‘Made in China’ is not bad at all,” Charlie Chen, head of China buyer research at Credit Suisse, told South China Morning Post in March.

The Chinese smartphone market is controlled by home companies—Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi. Apple is the only foreign brand in the top five, but it has lost large ground to the home brands in recent years. Its market share is believed to be down to 37% from a 2015 high of 54%.

1What is this passage mainly about?

A. The quality of ‘ Made in China’.

B. The change in Chinese buyers’ thinking.

C. Chinese products in the eye of foreigner.

D. Difference between older and younger Chinese buyers.

2Which of the following is true according to the text?

A. More and more foreigners go to buy Chinese products.

B. Foreign products are more expensive than Chinese ones.

C. More and more Chinese buyers prefer Chinese products.

D. Older Chinese people don’t like foreign products any more.

3Which fact best explains “home brand bias”?

A. Apple had a market share of 54% in 2015.

B. More than 90% of young Chinese buyers prefer home brands.

C. Chinese people born before 1985 think that foreign brands are better.

D. William Li found a big difference between China and Europe in 1997.

4Who did most of the research for this report?

A. Credit Suisse. B. CCTV 9.

C. South China Morning Post. D. Business Insider.

5What’s the best title for this passage?

A. Chinese products get more popular at home

B. Young Chinese are crazy for foreign brands

C. ‘Made in China’ is welcomed all over the world

D. Apple has lost large ground to Huawei in China

【题目】There were two fishermen named Tom and Jack. They were close pals. One day they went out to catch fish together and have a fish meal in the field. They sat at a distance and started hunting for fish. Tom got a big and beautiful fish in a few minutes. He was so happy and placed the fish in the ice box. He decided to cook the fish in the noon. He spent some more time and caught a few more fish. He decided to make a grand meal with the fish. Also, he froze a few fish to take them back home.

After an hour or so, Tom went to Jack to see if he needed any help. Jack said no. In a few minutes, Jack caught a large fish. However, he put it back into the lake. Tom was surprised at his act, but he remained silent. Jack caught more big fish, and put them all back into the lake. Very frustrated, Tom angrily asked him, “Are you mad? Why do you put your fish back into the water? They are beautiful and big!” Jack replied, I know they are big, but I don’t have the big pan() to cook the big fish! So I’m looking for a smaller fish that fits my cooking pan! God is troubling me today.”

1What did Tom and Jack go out for?

A. To catch fish. B. To have a joy ride.

C. To eat out together. D. To feed the fish in the lake.

2Why did Tom put his fish in an ice box?

A. To keep it alive. B. To keep it fresh for his meal.

C. To keep it from going away. D. To keep it away from his friend.

3What did Tom want to do when he went to his friend?

A. To give him some fish. B. To offer some help.

C. To ask him to cook his fish. D. To take some of Jack’s fish for himself.

4Why was Tom angry with his friend?

A. He couldn’t understand his act. B. He was fond of eating big fish.

C. He thought it was unfair for small fish. D. He didn’t catch any big fish himself.

5What would be Tom’s advice for his friend at the end of the story?

A. Ask God to send him only small fish,

B. Take a bigger pan with him next time.

C. Change his fishing pole to catch small fish.

D. Cut the big fish into small pieces to fit his pan.

【题目】 A young man was walking in the desert. He felt very ______. Just then he suddenly found a spring of delicious and clear water. The water was cool and sweet for a man who had ______it for such a long time. He drank a lot, and then he ______ his bottle so that he could bring some back to his village and gave it to his teacher who had taught him in middle school.

After a four-day _____, he gave the water to the old man and he took a deep drink, smiled warmly and _____his student for the sweet water. The young man returned to his home with a happy heart.

Later, the teacher let another student taste the water. He spat it out at once, saying it was____. The student said the water had become bad because the bottle was too old.

The student asked his teacher, “Master, the water was bad and it was bitter. Why did you _____ to him that you liked it?” The teacher replied, “You only tasted the water ______ I tasted the gift. The water which has been put in loving and kindness is not _______water.” Nothing could be _______ than love.

1A. thirsty B. tired C. hungry D. angry

2A. avoided B. processed C. expected D. checked

3A. opened B. filled C. emptied D. carried

4A. illness B. holiday C. rest D. trip

5A. thanked B. praised C. paid D. taught

6A. wonderful B. awful C. safe D. dangerous

7A. report B. say C. lie D. explain .

8A. after B. before C. when D. while

9A. actually B. simply C. mostly D. nearly

10A. sweeter B. heavier . C. dearer D. cleaner

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