ABC means American-born Chinese. An ABC is a Chinese, but was born in the United States. Sometimes, people call an ABC a “banana person”. A banana is yellow outside and white inside. So, when a person is a banana, he or she is white inside thinking like a westerner and yellow outside looking like a Chinese. Do you know why? Usually, ABCs know little about China or the Chinese language .Some of them do not speak Chinese. Also, they are not interested in Chinese politics.

But if ABC cannot speak Chinese, can we still call them Chinese people? Yes, of course. They are Chinese. These people may be citizens of another country like the US, England and Canada, but they have Chinese blood. Their parents, grandparents or even great-grandparents were from China. They all have black eyes and black hair. But they are not Chinese citizens. They are not people of the People’s Republic of China. For example, we all know the famous scientist C.N. Yang (杨振宁).He got the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1957.Chinese people love him. But he is an American citizens.

【1】What does “ABC” in this passage mean?

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【2】Why are Chinese in Western countries called “banana persons”?

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【3】What does this passage mainly talks about?

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【4】What do the ABCs look like?

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【5】When did C.N. Yang get the Nobel Prize for Physics?

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First, I think an interest in English is very important. When I learned English first, it was fresh for me. I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it. Soon we had an English exam and I got a very good mark. How happy I was! After that, I learned English harder and harder. Our English teacher often teaches us English songs, and the songs sound nice. I often think how interesting English is!

Second, I think English is a foreign language. I should learn it well in the following ways: Listen to the teacher carefully, speak bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary. Then practice again and again, never be tired. And I also have a good habit: Asking whenever I have a question. I must make it clear by asking our English teacher. How happy I am when I understand!

Besides this, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels. They help me understand a lot of things. So to do more reading is an important way to learn English well. And I also write English diaries. English has become a close friend of mine.

【1】Why do some students often “have a headache”？

A. Because they are easy to catch a cold.

B. Because it’s often very cold

C. Because they don’t think English is easy.

【2】The writer tells us that we should be ________ in English if we want to learn it well.

A. kind B. interested C. angry

【3】The sentence “I got a very good mark” means ________.

A. I got a good way B. I had a good idea

C. I did well in the exam

【4】The writer thinks English is interesting because ________.

A. English is full of stories B. English is full of jokes

C. his teacher often teaches them nice English songs

【5】Which of the following is not the way the writer studies by?

A. Speaking bravely. B. Writing to foreign friends.

C. Writing English diaries.

“Long time no see.”

“Good good study, day day up.”

“I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face.”

Yes, we call these examples Chinglish, like “people mountain, people sea”. Chinglish usually means English vocabulary with Chinese grammar on street signs or products. However, many English speaking tourists love them. Tom has been living in Beijing for years. “I think many Chinese people dislike Chinglish. But I love it. It's quite interesting. I think if the translations of English in China are all perfect, something will be lost from Chinese culture.” However, Chinglish will probably become a part of history in future. Beijing has made a plan to correct Chinglish within five years. “It is so funny to see Chinglish on the signs. And they are a kind of trouble for communication between the Chinese and foreigners，”a Beijinger said.

However, some people in China like Chinglish. They think that English has “borrowed” a lot from other languages such as German, French and Spanish in the past, and now as Chinese's turn.

【1】What is Chinglish according to the passage?

A. The English words easy to pronounce.

B. The Chinese words difficult to translate.

C. The English words with Chinese grammar.

【2】What does “people mountain, people sea” mean most probably?

A. There are many people. B. Humans are powerful.

C. All the people are running.

【3】What does Tom think about Chinglish?

A. It shows Chinese are popular. B. It is hated by all foreign tourists.

C. It is also a part of Chinese culture.

【4】The last paragraph but one (倒数第二段) tells us that Beijing will________.

A. put English words into Chinese B. change English and Chinese

C. correct Chinglish in future

【5】Some people, who love Chinglish, think that it is time for English to borrow something from ________.

A. French B. Chinese C. Spanish

There was a book shop near my home. One day I walked into _______ shop and picked up a book. I didn’t know whether _______ there without buying any books. _______ I wasn’t noticed, I went there to read every day. Several days later, While I was reading, the owner came over and asked, “You like reading? ” I looked down and replied _______, “Yes.” “Don’t worry,” he said with a smile. “You may read books here _______ you help me clean the shop.” I felt quite surprised, “ Really? It’s so kind of you!” I was very happy that I _______ to read there. That way, I read lots of books. I became one of the ________ writers in our school. I even won some prizes in writing.

Now studying in high school, I can borrow books _______ the library. My hobby of reading is kept. It will make a big difference to my life.

【1】A. brought B. are bringing C. have brought

【2】A. couldn’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t

【3】A. a B. an C. the

【4】A. can I read B. I can read C. I could read

【5】A. Make sure B. To make sure C. To believe in

【6】A. nervous B. nervously C. angrily

【7】A. if B. unless C. before

【8】A. will allow B. will be allowed C. was allowed

【9】A. good B. best C. poor

【10】A. to B. for C. from

—________. All things are difficult before they are easy.

A. I am afraid so B. It takes time C. It’s a piece of cake

—Your teachers’ idea is right. The more friends you make, ______ you will be.

A. to make; the more happy

B. to make; happier

C. to make; the happier

【1】How did Ben like studying languages at university?

A. Interesting. B. Easy. C. Boring.

【2】Where is Ben teaching now?

A. In Italy. B. In England. C. In China.

【3】How long does Ben work every day?

A. For six hours. B. For five hours. C. For two hours.

【4】What is Ben’s favorite sport?

A. Basketball. B. Tennis. C. Football.

【1】How many girls are there in Sarah’s team?

A. 10. B. 11. C. 12.

【2】Where will Sarah’s team go after the race?

A. To their school. B. To a restaurant. C. To their teacher’s home.

【3】How does the boy know about the festival?

A. By reading the newspaper.

B. By watching TV.

C. By listening to the radio.

【1】Where are the two speakers?

A. In Water City Restaurant.

B. In Green Park.

C. At the bus stop.

【2】Which bus will they take?

A. The No. 9 bus. B. The No. 19 bus. C. The No. 90 bus.

【3】What will the girl do first?

A. Get a taxi. B. Call her mother. C. Book (预订) a table.

【1】What would Linda like to drink?

A. Coffee. B. Tea. C. Juice.

【2】How many bedrooms does the apartment have?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.

【3】What will Nick probably introduce about the apartment next?

A. The price. B. The location. C. The conditions.